July 2026 – Philip Nel

Comic-Con 2026: My Top 10

July 31, 2026Philip NelComic-Con, ComicsCensorship, Children's Literature, Comics

I was last at San Diego Comic-Con in 2017. For that and for previous visits, I covered the con like a journalist. I think I was trying to be of use to others, since relatively few people get to attend. In 2026, I don’t have the energy for that — indeed, I’m only getting this post

So Long, and Thanks for All the Panels!

July 25, 2026Philip NelBarnaby, Comic-Con, Comics, Will EisnerAwards, Crockett Johnson, Daniel Clowes, Failure, Fantagraphics

It is always a slightly strange feeling to be a nominee. Sitting in the hotel ballroom, as your category approaches and then arrives, there is a rise in nervous energy. If your book wins, you will need to take the stage, deep-breath your nerves down, remember to thank all the people you want to thank.