Being a Girly Pop at Dream Con 2026
As a newcomer to conventions, I am learning that there are niche subspaces for those who aren’t into mainstream or active fandoms. These subspaces get even more niche when you add the intersectionality of being a black woman. At Dream Con, I was happy to find ample activations, panels, and events that aligned with my specific so-called dormant interests!
Blind Bag Blunders. How TCG Merchandising Impacts Comics
Blind bags have been all the rage in recent years, but why have they become so popular? And what are the comic book industry’s intentions with producing them?
Animation, Comics, and Manga Collide at Dream Con 2026
More than 45,000 attendees joined in celebration of nerd-culture at Dream Con 2026, hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. With a stacked programming that encompassed comics, animation, cosplay, gaming, and even mental health, finding a niche to network and learn from was incredibly easy.
Zeno Robinson on Artistic Evolution and Honoring Your Creative Self
Pages and Panels had the privilege to talk with creative force, Zeno Robinson, an actor who has taken the entertainment industry by storm through his versatility and strong sense of character.
Gigi Murakami: Queen of Horror Manga
Award-winning Manga Artist & Illustrator, Gigi Murakami, was among the select official talent to this year’s Dream Con. Notable for horror titles such as Resenter, published digitally by Viz Manga, Murakami discussed her love of all things scary, getting the elderly into horror, and reflecting on her accolades and projects.
Cosplayers of Dream Con 2026
Dream Con is known for cosplay, and while we could have photographed hundreds of amazing outfits, with the sheer amount of programming and activities, we captured what we could.