San Diego Comic-Con is nearly here! Next week, I'll be moderating a horror comic book panels you won't want to miss! It's always an honor to moderate panels at Comic-Con, diving into the art of horror storytelling with creators from across the industry. And, of course, I always love connecting with Daily Dead readers, so if you're attending SDCC, I hope to see you there!
PANEL
Saturday, 7/25/26
6:00PM - 7:00PM, Room: 28DE
Comixology Presents: For The Fear of Comics
Why do people love to be scared? Actor Thomas Jane (creator of the Eisner Award–nominated series The Lycan), Michael Conrad (writer of the upcoming graphic novel The 99 Legs and more), Lee Loughridge (writer of The Adequates and Midstate), and Frank Barbiere (writer of Zero Instance) discuss their craft, high-stakes suspense, supernatural thrills, and slasher- and giallo-inspired horrors. Moderated by Jonathan James (Daily Dead).
Moderator: Jonathan James, Daily Dead
To learn more and save this to your SDCC schedule, visit: https://comiccon2026.sched.com/event/2Qc2p/comixology-for-the-fear-of-comics
Every day at Comic-Con, there are exciting horror panels and special events you won't want to miss, so be on the lookout for our live coverage from San Diego all next week (including across our social channels)! We're always excited to meet up with Daily Dead readers, so feel free to say hi any time and I'm looking forward to seeing you at the panel!
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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