Diversity in Fantasy Panel Returns to San Diego ComicCon 2026 with Powerhouse Lineup
San Diego, CA — July 2026 — San Diego ComicCon 2026 welcomes the return of the acclaimed Diversity in Fantasy panel, taking place on Friday, July 24th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Room 09. Now in its fourth year, this dynamic discussion brings together a groundbreaking lineup of authors whose works champion inclusive narratives, cultural authenticity, and underrepresented voices.
Featured panelists include:
- Vince Alvendia (Pumpkin)
- Kaj Kunstmann (Graphic Novelist, Warhead)
- Leon Langford (Safe House, StarLion)
- Dalila Caryn (The Battle for the Sky)
- Lily Lu (Death Wish)
- Pamuela Halliwell (Grieving Still, Crossing Over: The Garden of Hope)
- Bennie Walker (To Shatter a Mountain)
- John Wells III (The Kalib Andrews Chronicles)
Beloved Content Creator and Host Tiffie Starchild will moderate the panel.
About the Panel
Diversity in Fantasy highlights the importance of representation in a genre that has historically centered a narrow range of voices. This panel celebrates authors who bring rich, culturally grounded, and emotionally resonant stories to the forefront—stories that reflect the wide spectrum of identities, backgrounds, and experiences found in our world.
Panelists will share how they craft authentic characters, build inclusive worlds, and navigate the responsibilities of storytelling in a genre beloved by readers of all kinds. The conversation will explore the joy, challenge, and necessity of writing fantasy that speaks to a broader, more diverse audience, because everyone deserves to see themselves as the hero of the story.