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Atlanta, Georgia 1 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025ContentsThe Dragon Con 2025 Program Book, August 2025, published by Dragon Con, Inc. Office of publication: 5044 Clark Howell Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30349. Published annually by Dragon Con, copyright © 2025, Dragon Con, Inc. All rights reserved. Graphic Design: Valerie Hill2025 Program Cover and Commemorative Lithograph: “Honor for the Dragon”, 30” x 24” Oil on Panel © 2025, Donato Giancola instagram/donatoarts2025 Membership Badge: © 2025 Greg Mike instagram/gregmike2025 Event Shirt: © 2025 Sean D. Price instagram/artofprice2025 Commemorative Hotel Room Keys: © 2025 Bryan Fyffe instagram/bryanfyffeA quick note: This book was finalized and printed on August 13, 2025. All information was accurate at time of printing, but, as we all know, things happen. We apologize if any information in this publication is outdated and encourage visiting our website and social media pages for the latest updates.Wake Up the Dragon !!!Made with the most amazing Moscato wine from Moldova,,,, ignite your imagination with unparalleled flavor and shimmery delight that will get you fired up for your next night out!,.. Watch the shimmery white and silver “flames” dance as you swirl each drink,,,, or light up the fire within using our special LED light at the bottom of every bottle.Available in 2 different sizes and a variety of refreshing flavors, , including Crushed Grape, ,,, Green Apple, ,, Strawberry, ,,, Peach, ,,, Blueberry, ,,,Mango, &&,, &,Pink Lemonade.,.. Now AvailableAt a Store Near YouPresident’s Letter .............................................2General Information .......................................3Charity Events ...............................................3On-site Resources ..........................................4Digital Resources ..........................................4Policies and Safety ....................................... 6Leadership Directory .....................................10Awards .............................................................. 12Volunteer Service Awards ....................... 12Literary & Service Awards ......................132025 Dragon Awards ................................ 14Who to See ..........................................................16Guests of Honor ...........................................16Spotlight Guests .......................................... 18Featured Guests ........................................ 34Attending Professionals ......................... 60Comic & Pop Artist Alley ................................88Art Show Participants .................................. 89Concerts & Performances ...........................90Thank You! ........................................................96Policies and Info3Awards12Guests16Concerts90

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Dragon Con 2025 2 DragonCon.orgWelcome to Dragon Con 2025’m thrilled to welcome you to Dragon Con 2025. Thank you for joining us in making Labor Day Atlanta’s favorite holiday with your enthusiasm, love for the city, and love for the convention. The 39th annual Dragon Con is going to be better because you are here.We have decided to continue with an attendance cap on this year’s convention. Until another major hotel, complete with convention space, is built within our host hotel blocks, we will need to continue to control attendance. I remember the Dragon Con days of the past, when we wanted to share the convention with as many people as possible. While very exciting, we had to end that policy in 2019 at 85,000 fans. We love making new friends, but our commitment to the Dragon Con family is even more important, and we adjust our memberships to protect the fan experience. We hope you understand and enjoy the breathing room.I’m excited to announce that during last year’s convention, we met the company’s match for money raised for our partner charity. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to send the FULL company match of $125,000, plus your contributions, to the Arthritis Foundation. The total donated was over $300,000. We should all be very proud.This year’s charity is NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI envisions a world where all people affected by mental illness live healthy, fulfilling lives supported by a community that cares. NAMI’s mission is to provide advocacy, education, support, and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Let’s show that we care about the vision and are willing to join in the NAMI mission. As always, Dragon Con will go first by raising the charity match to $150,000. Please, make us pay. It is our favorite expense every year.As you may have heard, Dragon Con has unveiled its official spirits partnership with Atlanta Hard Cider and Distillery and Old Fourth Distillery, bringing fans exclusive access to premium, locally crafted beverages that celebrate the spirit of the convention—before, during, and after the event. As part of this exciting collaboration, fans will be able to purchase Dragon Con Vodka from Atlanta Hard Cider and Distillery and Dragon Con Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Old Fourth Distillery. Each liquor is specially curated to capture the energy and creativity of the Dragon Con experience. These exclusive offerings join our continued partnership with Monks Meadery, who will debut a brand-new collectible can design for the 2025 event, adding even more flavor and flair to your Dragon Con celebration. Alcohol is certainly a popular Dragon Con pastime, but please drink responsibly. Take a moment to review the rules in this Program Book. These rules have also been posted on our website. Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If you see anything dangerous or downright stupid that could harm someone around you, please document it and notify our safety team immediately. We now have a direct line to Dragon Con Safety operations, where we have Atlanta Police stationed. That number is (404) 586-6343. You may also go directly to safety (room L405 - L406 on the Lobby Level of the Marriott) to report an incident. We have set up a private screening area, staffed by an Atlanta Police Department officer, to counsel individuals who feel they have been harassed. We will work closely with the APD to determine the best course of action. Additionally, the Marriott will again man the direct line for their security department if dangerous behavior is observed while in their hotel. That number is (470) 374-9152. The Marriott line can receive both texts and calls.Once again, welcome to your Dragon Con! You, the fan, continue to be the very best part of the Dragon Con Universe. Be kind to one another. May we meet again.

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Atlanta, Georgia 3 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Welcome to Dragon Con 2025 General InformationCharityAt Dragon Con, we raise money for our designated charity throughout the convention via auctions and other events hosted by your favorite tracks. These funds are donated to a designated charity that is selected at the beginning of the Dragon Con year in January.Organizations selected in the past have represented a wide range of community services, including support for families facing lupus, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and heart disease, assistance for the homeless, community food banks, educa-tion, and libraries.Dragon Con is committed to helping the community through raising funds and providing a dollar for dollar match of $150,000 for the 2025 show.The Official 2025 Charity PartnerNAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.Blood DriveRobert A. Heinlein — the man who started the tradition of science fiction convention blood drives at MidAmericon back in 1976 — believed very strongly in blood donation and in giving to the community in general by, in his words, “paying it forward.” In addition to a lifetime of writing, this is part of the marvelous legacy he left us.The success of this drive is a reflection of the wonderful generosity of the Dragon Con community and a fitting tribute to the man who gave so much of himself to his sci-fi family.If you’ve ever enjoyed the Grand Master’s work as we have, thank him by “paying it forward” in the way he would have appreciated the most: Join us at the Hyatt on the Conference Room Level on Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 5:00

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Dragon Con 2025 4 DragonCon.orgGeneral Informationp.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and on Monday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Each donor receives a special Dragon Con blood drive T-shirt and a chance to win other cool stuff!Dragon Con SuperheroesThe Dragon Con Superheroes is a community service project team for our members, volunteers, and staff to give back to our local community. Since 2014, Dragon Con Superheroes have contributed more than 4,300 hours to Atlanta-area non-profits.Projects have included packing and sorting food items for the Atlanta Community Food Bank, maintaining trails at Sweetwater Creek State Park, working the Walk to End Lupus Now, building community gardens with the ACFB, supporting the Lymphoma Walk, cleaning and spreading mulch in Piedmont Park, a school supplies drive and back-pack packing event with For the Kid in All of Us, a toy drive and bingo event with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, delivering more than 8,500 books to Literacy Action and supporting their Friends and Family day, giving a woman’s shelter a top-to-bottom spring cleaning for Partnership Against Domestic Violence, hosting a booth for athletes and families with the Special Olympics of Georgia, packing books for Books for Africa, and donating supplies for and filling hundreds of support bags for CURE Childhood Cancer. In all, over 400 Dragon Con fans and their family members have volunteered on the Superheroes projects.Disability ServicesDragon Con supports equal-access and provides on-site assistance for anyone who has a disability. Please be sure to stop by the Disability Services room in the Courtland Grand, now located in the Capitol Ballroom South, if you need any assistance. Dragon Con seeks to do its utmost to provide equal access to its participants with disabilities in accordance with State and Federal Law. Due to the convention’s limited resources, convention staff may be required to discuss your reasonable accommodation with you in order to attempt to meet your needs. Seating is limited, and is available on a first come, first serve basis. We ask that you be cooperative, and prompt for seating times for events you would like to see.Dragon Con Mobile AppThe Dragon Con app is back and returning to iOS, Android, and mobile browsers. Download your app from the the App Store or Google Play Store today by searching for “Dragon Con.”Daily DragonThe Daily Dragon is your official source for Dragon Con news and updates leading up to and at the convention. Available each day of the convention at the information booths, registration desk, and in the fan track rooms, the Daily Dragon covers schedule changes as well as publishes articles and party announcements. The Daily Dragon is also updated live on the web at https://daily-dragon.dragoncon.org/ Dragon Con TVDragonConTV (alternately DCTV) is an in-house video production and television studio run by volunteers as part of Dragon Con. DragonConTV broadcasts original content, fan-submitted content, and live coverage of con-vention guest panels and performances. The broadcast is viewable during the convention on the five host hotels’ in-house television channels, and online. Content is also viewable on-demand after the convention via streaming membership.Over the years, DragonConTV has become known to convention-goers for its parodies of popular culture and of Dragon Con culture itself. Volunteers produce new content for the convention each year, including “produced segments reporting on con events, parody music videos, skits, and a bevy of bumps.” This content, along with a selection of previous years’, is played in between guest panels at the convention and on the streaming broadcast.

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Dragon Con 2025 6 DragonCon.orgGeneral InformationStreaming Memberships Want to have access to recorded content after the show? You can purchase a live streaming membership today at dragoncon.tv for the low price of $10. Check out all the things you missed (and maybe didn’t even realize you missed) and keep your Dragon Con going until June 1, 2026. Information DesksVolunteer personnel, recognizable by the “Volunteer” light blue stripe on their badges, can assist you with problems or questions, or direct you to those who can. Our Information Desks are located in the Hyatt Regency Atlanta at the base of the escalators just outside the Centennial Ballroom; at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis on the Marquis level; at the Atlanta Hilton Towers on the second floor between the elevators and the Grand Ballroom; in the Courtland Grand Hotel in the lower lobby outside of Badge Pick Up; in the Westin Peachtree Hotel on the 6th floor; and on the first floor of the AmericasMart, Building 3 outside of Gaming. They’ll have the answers to all your questions!Special Convention BadgesDuring the course of the convention, you are likely to see various individuals running around with a colored stripe on their badges. Just for clarification, we thought we’d let you know what they all mean:GUEST OF HONORGUESTPROFESSIONALSENIOR STAFFAREA DIRECTORVENDORARTISTPRESS/MEDIAETERNAL MEMBERVOLUNTEERConvention Policies & SafetyWe pride Dragon Con on being a safe place, where every-body is welcome and anybody can be whomever they desire. Even so, certain kinds of offensive or harassing behavior are not tolerated. It is very important that if you are being harassed or are in any way endangered, you report it immediately. We cannot address anything that we are not made aware of and we need whatever detail can be provided, such as names, badge numbers, or other descriptive information.If you feel you have been harassed please find the nearest Dragon Con volunteer. Every year, all 2000+ Dragon Con volunteers will be easily recognized by their brightly colored lanyards that say “Volunteer.” They will direct you to Safety Operations in the Marriott. If, at any time, you feel that your personal safety or the safety of others is in jeopardy, please contact the Atlanta Police Department in an emergency via 911. The Atlanta Police Department non-emergency phone number for Zone 5 is 404-658-7830.You may also go directly to the Safety Operations room, L405-L406 on the Lobby Level of the Marriott – to report an incident. We have a private screening area, staffed by an Atlanta Police Department officer to counsel individuals who feel they have been harassed. We will work closely with the APD to determine the best course of action.As a member, if you see someone harassed or taking inap-propriate photos (where the target of the photo is unaware), we encourage you to speak up and say something. As a community, we need to come together, look out for one another, and make sure everyone is treated with respect.Convention Rules1 You must wear your membership badges at all times to be admitted to any Convention function. In other words, yes, you have to wear your steenkin’ badge! Unless you’re 6 years old or younger. And then you don’t need a badge because Dragon Con is free for little nerdlings. Safety will be looking for badges on everybody else, though. To avoid being asked if your child is under 7 you may pick up a wristband in Registration, however, this is not required. And, if you’re old enough to have a driver’s license, then you can roam the halls of the Convention by yourself. We expect that you’re old enough to behave and follow the Convention policies, or suffer the consequences if you get busted. But, children under the age of 16 need to keep a parent (or guardian) nearby at all times. If you lose your membership badge, you will have to get a replacement badge, and we have requirements to replace your badge. You cannot give or sell or transfer in any way your badge or membership to anyone else.2 Possession of alcoholic beverages by anyone under 21 years of age is grounds for expulsion from the convention without a refund. It’s, like, the law, eh?

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Atlanta, Georgia 7 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 20253 Please keep all behavior that polite fans would find offensive in public in your hotel rooms.4 We’ll offer sympathy, but neither Dragon Con nor its personnel are responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property, or for injuries sustained during the course of the Convention.5 Announced events and guests are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Every effort will be made to announce any changes via the Internet, pre-Con-vention publications, and our onsite newsletter, but some-times last-minute changes will occur.6 We reserve the right to ask you to leave the Convention and refuse to refund your membership money if you are behaving – in technical terms – like a jerk. Harassment of any kind, including physically or verbally threatening, annoying, unwelcoming attentions, stalking, pushing, shov-ing or use of physical force; which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, as well as any boisterous, lewd, or generally offensive behavior or language, using sexually explicit or offensive language or conduct, or profanity, obscene gestures or racial, religious or ethnic slurs will be considered harassment. If people tell you “NO,” your business with them is done. If you continue to attempt to have contact with those people, you may be removed from the premises and your membership revoked. We have more to say about Harassment below.7 Dragon Con has a clear *no weapons* policy for the entire Convention that will be enforced. All weapons must be non-working and peace bonded. No functioning pro-jectile weapons – including water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols. Bladed weapons must be cased or sheathed at all times. No clowning around or showing off in the common areas. Any weapon used in an offensive manner will be confiscated and Rule # 9 enforced. We expect you to use good judgment; with your help, we can continue to allow peace-bonded weapons – thanks!8 Real firearms are not allowed at Dragon Con. This includes those attendees who maintain a Georgia Weapons Carry License or a similar permit from another state. Dragon Con Safety, hotel security, and local law enforcement officials will treat anything that looks like a real weapon as a weapon. Attendees who choose to ignore this policy may be asked to leave the Convention and will have their membership revoked. Since violators can also be arrested, you should know that Dragon Con does not post bail. (Sworn law enforcement are excused from this policy.)9 NO CAMPING IN THE HALLS OR LOBBY! If you are found sleeping in the public areas, you will be asked to go to your hotel room. If you do not have a room, hotel or venue security will be forced to ask you to leave.10 Please do not abuse our hotels or convention facilities. This includes putting signs on walls. Public locations for notices are provided. Room Parties and other announcements may also be dropped off at our Information Desks for inclusion in the Daily Dragon. Please don’t eat the facilities; we’d kinda like to do this again and under a roof.11 It is against the rules of the Convention and all hotels to place or hand out flyers/cards in our/their space. Fly-ers/cards on an open table in the convention area will be cleared to a trash receptacle. If you are handing out material in an unauthorized Convention area, you will be asked to stop. If it continues, you will be removed from the Convention.12 You will have to pay for any and all damage you cause to Hotel or Convention property. And if you cause damage to a Hotel or Convention property, or maybe even other Members’ property, you may lose your Convention badge and forfeit your Convention membership.13 Costumers: remember that no costume is NO costume, and there are public nudity laws in Georgia. Please wear appropriate (or at least enough) clothing in the common areas.14 If you think you can make money doing it at the Con-vention, it’s probably not allowed unless you have written permission from Dragon Con. That is especially true when you’re taking pictures or video or making audio recordings of the awesome stuff and people at Dragon Con. Or, as our lawyers like to say…All Dragon Con members and attendees at the Dragon Con Convention are prevented General Information

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Dragon Con 2025 8 DragonCon.orgGeneral Informationfrom taking, recording, or creating film, or digital pictures, videos, tapes, sound recordings, or any other visual or auditory recreation of any kind whatsoever, of any Dragon Con guest, member, volunteer, or employee, or of any Dragon Con event, including but not limited to the Dragon Con parade, any Dragon Con forum, seminar, session, dance, or performance, for any commercial use, or for the solicitation of funds for any commercial or other purpose, without the express written permission of Dragon Con, Inc.15 What’s more, only our Walk of Fame guests are allowed to sell photographs made at the event. If you spent all year building the perfect costume, please give freely when people want to take pictures of you. Be proud of what you accomplished, but not so proud that you demand or accept payment, tips, or donations. It’s just the way things work around here.16 We love all the great pictures that our fans take at the Convention, and we’ve seen some really creative ways of taking photos, too. Still, if everybody at the Convention brought a selfie stick, we would have a big problem. Like your mom always told you, you’ll poke an eye out with that thing. And that would be unfortunate because dressing like Nick Fury, Slade Wilson, or Leela is only fun on Labor Day weekend. So, please leave your selfie sticks and other hand-held extenders for cameras or mobile devices at home. If you still want to get a picture with that guy in that awesome Mad-Eye Moody costume, ask a friend to take it. Or ask a stranger. And if you still want to take a selfie, it’s cool with us. Just use your arms.17 We love seeing and hearing you. So much so that we may use all pictures or recordings taken of you. But we won’t pay you anything for using any picture or recording of you.18 No devices, no drones, no lighter than air objects, either powered or un-powered, may be flown, tethered, released, or deployed at any event, common space, lobby, Vendor Hall, meeting, or function room at the Convention.19 Ballrooms will be cleared between each panel. As we have limited space, we ask for your cooperation and assistance with the following: Please listen to our volun-teers and hotel staff when forming lines (They have done this before and generally have reasons for what they are asking you to do.). “There can be only one” (line) – please do not start your own line for any event or form multiple lines for the same event. Any such lines will not be honored and you will be sent to the back of the official line started by our volunteers. The line for the NEXT panel can start forming only after the line for the CURRENT panel is inside and seated. **Exception(s) – you may start lining up two hours prior to the FIRST panel of the day or in the unlikely event that the ballroom does not have a current panel, you may start lining up once the last panel to use the ballroom is seated. In either of these cases, we may start seating early, please make sure and check the schedule and updates. Please be considerate of others and do not break in line. If you are pointed out we will send you to the end of the line. Please be considerate of those needing special assistance and allow them access to the areas set aside for them. Please do not sit in seats or areas marked for their use. Please do not run, fly, or teleport to your seat.20 Dragon Con reserves the right to revoke or suspend memberships and badges. If you break a Convention rule, you may be barred from the Convention, either for several hours (to sober up, perhaps) or for the rest of the Conven-tion. If you break the law – city, state, or federal – you may be arrested. If you have been accused of harassment and feel that you were treated unfairly you may appeal to the Convention chair, but that decision will be final.21 Most importantly, Have fun – this is Dragon Con.

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Dragon Con 2025 10 DragonCon.orgPRESIDENT: PAT HENRYWrestling: Kimberly Dockery VICE PRESIDENT: SHERRY HENRYGaming CO-CHAIRMAN: DAVID CODYBoard Games: Phil Collins Campaign RPGs: Brooks Banks Card Games: Jim Colson E-Tournaments: Joe Monaco Gaming Registration: Shy Aberman Information Technology: Vernard Martin LAN Gaming: Gail Reese Live Action Role Playing: Faith Brooks Miniature Games: Steve McFarland Non-Campaign RPGs: Mark Liberman Signage: Steve WeatherbyTable Top Gaming: Rucht Lilavivat Video Gaming: Jason Gonding Badge Pick UpSENIOR DIRECTOR: JOHN BUNNELLBadge Pick Up Operations: Joseph & Tatjana Versaggi Guests and Media CO-CHAIRMAN: RACHEL REEVESCommunications: Valerie HillDaily Dragon: Max CaracappaGuest Travel: Christine RectorMedia Engagement: Dan CarrollMedia Relations: Samantha DouglasPhotography: Fong DongPublic Relations: Greg EustonPublications: Scott DowellDigital Communications: Sean MageeSocial Media: Eric CooneySocial Media Content: Katelyn MathewsVIP Badge Pick Up: Larry BrownDCTV Operations: Robin O’NeillDCTV Broadcast: Chris HamiltonDCTV Productions: Mauricio Vives LeadershipSenior membership designated in bold.Finance OperationsSENIOR DIRECTOR: MANDY COLLIERArt Show: Mary Turner Art Show Operations: JD Meyers Art Show Logistics: Jeramie IveyCharity Events: Jodi PaceComics: Jamey Reeves Comic & Pop Artist Alley: Jesse HamrickComics Programming: Tony Barletta Convention Office: Tony Gowell Convention Office/Solutions Desk: Chip Allen Convention Load In/Load Out: Chuck Sheffey Hospitality Services: Robert RectorCon Suite: Tim Duffy Guest Hospitality: Claire Barr Volunteer Lounge: Lakesha Mostella Vendors: Tracy Bell Vendors 1st Floor: Katie Shuler Vendors 2nd Floor: John TackettVendors 3rd Floor: Emily DeLang Vendor Load In/Out: Chris O’ KelleyInternal Operations SENIOR DIRECTOR: BEN COLLIER Dragon Con Marriott Store: Jannise McKamey-Bruell Dragon Con Courtland Grand Store: Debra Plosky Volunteer Engagement: Alex Bardos Volunteers: Richard Sanders Guest LogisticsSENIOR DIRECTOR: ROBERT DENNISGuest Operations: Tracey Carlson & Mac SandridgeGuest Transportation: Christi M. BinkleyGuest Transportation - Airport: Robert FloydOn-Site Transportation: Catherine HammonsWalk of Fame: Rachel SullivanGuest Coordination: Edward Dollar

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Atlanta, Georgia 11 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025CreativeSENIOR DIRECTOR: BILLY MESSINAConcourse Stage: Clyde Gilbert Fan Tables and Fulfillment: Matthew BallardProgram Operations SENIOR DIRECTOR: BILL HARRISONTechnical Ops: Jason AllgoodTechnical Ops - Operations: Stuart Glassett Convention OperationsSENIOR DIRECTOR: JOSHUA DOSSAsset Protection: Peter Montgomery Disabilities Services: Cherie Newton Information Services: Jen Helton Parade: Annie Carter Safety: Safety – Hilton: Richard Bass Safety – Hyatt: Alexis JohnsonSafety – Marriott: Jeff Moore Safety – Westin/Mart: Michael DeMarcoSafety – Courtland Grand: Frank Fry Safety Operations: Jeremy TuckerProgrammingSENIOR DIRECTOR: REGINA KIRBYMasquerade: Jason & Katie GuestProduction: Cat HarrisonRoom Census: Michael SosninSpecial Events: Mansa HollandTracksCostuming: Lee CoxAlternate History: Liz CarpenterAnimation Programming: Renee CooperAnime-Manga Programming: Erik NorelusApocalypse Rising: John SargeFilk: Amber HansfordSilk Road: Elizabeth GilesDigital Media: Charles McFallElectronic Frontiers Forum: Scott M. JonesIndependent Film: Patrick RobertsRobotics: John ChristianScience: Matthew JarrettSkeptics: Derek ColandunoSpace: Lorraine GlynnVideo Rooms: Michael AllgoodX-Track: Jenny Byrd-PetersonStar Wars: Brandy RoatseyAmerican SF Classics: Joe CroweAmerican SF Media: Kelley HarkinsBritTrack: Caro Mccully TidwellKids Track: Jonathan McFarlandMilitary SciFi Media: Karen Lynn Smith HensonPuppetry: Beau BrownTrek Track: Garrett WangUrban Fantasy: Carol MalcolmDiversity in Speculative Fiction: Jarvis SheffieldFantasy Literature: Francisca SmallHigh Fantasy: Jennifer LiangHorror: Derek TatumSci-Fi Literature: Susan PhillipsWriters’ Track: Venessa GiuntaYoung Adult Literature: Natalie SimpsonLeadership

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Dragon Con 2025 12 DragonCon.orgAwardsNearly 2,300 volunteers comprise our 2025 Dragon Con convention personnel. Without them, Dragon Con would not be possible. We would like to take this opportunity to again thank our volunteers, who often work far in excess of their regularly assigned hours and sleep little to none over the course of the convention to ensure everything is running smoothly — or, if it isn’t, to minimize any problems. The following volunteers will be honored for 10 years of service in 2025:Felix AdamChelsea BishopBob BockParker BohnCatherine BoydJay BradleyJenny BradleySean BradleyBob BrayFred BrooksMark BuffingtonJodi CappsCy ChaseCaitlyn CochraneJeremy CooleyMichael DemarcoMatt DuncanChad FrederickBen FromanWendy GiordanoDavid GladneyGlenn GodardWill GoicocheaBrittney GoudelockKayte GresensHerschel GrierAngela HartleyClaire HarvilleAndrew HatcherCrystal HaynesKizzy HolmesGrace HoveyBrenda HuapayaBree JacksonTaquin JacksonShirron JeffriesDawn JonesCasey KeeneCallie KelleyJody KeyBeren LafrenierAlexis LasalleVin LoweJoshua MartinVincent MayoJosh MclemoreGabrielle McmahanRobert MillerRainer Mueller-rougierNatasha O’loughlinJodi PaceHeather PaulsChristian PossDaniel RamirezAlex SalterPhillip SchultzApril SchwartzAngie ScottDerrick ScottWynn SeymourAnna ShipleyAaron ShoemakerLindsey SiegelMary SimpkinsNatalie SimpsonGiani SirignanoVolunteer Service AwardsMichele SivardBryan SmithYnza StarChantelle StewartJoshua StewartLaura TolbertCarey TwiddyTony VickersSteve WeatherbyBrittany WilliamsJessica WoodyTia YoungBrian YutzyMore than 80 Twenty-Five-Year Service Awards have been distributed since 2012. The following volunteers will be honored for 25 years of service:Leigh BorosEdward DegruyLoren DietzStephanie HammerScott JonesRaymond RappaportGail ReeseKevin RupeOrion West-hammerThirty-Year-Service Awards have been presented since 2018. The following volunteers will be honored for 30 years of service:Shy AbermanMandy CollierThomas DisbrowMike HeniganAndy LeachRucht LilavivatRachel ReevesAudrey StewartBrenda TackettC. Geoffrey Wingard

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Atlanta, Georgia 13 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Literary & Service AwardsJoin us in celebrating the best that literature, fandom, gaming, and comics has to offer during our Dragon Awards presentation on Sunday, August 31st at 4:00 p.m. This awards presentation not only includes this year’s Dragon Award winners, but also several other special honors. It is available at no extra charge to Dragon Con members.The Julie Award In 1998, Dragon Con established the Julie Award, which is presented annually in tribute to the legendary Julie Schwartz. The Julie Award is bestowed for universal achievement spanning multiple genres, selected each year by our esteemed panel of industry professionals.“Julie” co-founded the first SF fan magazine, the first World Science Fiction Convention, and the world’s first science fiction literary agency, representing the works of Ray Bradbury, Robert Bloch, Alfred Bester, and H.P. Lovecraft. Past winners include:Julius Schwartz (1998)Ray Bradbury (1998)Will Eisner (1999)Anne McCaffrey (1999)Yoshitako Amano (2000)Neil Gaiman (2000)Harlan Ellison (2001)Alice Cooper (2001)Carmine Infantino (2002)Paul Kantner (2002)Marty Balin (2002)Jim Steranko (2003)Forrest J. Ackerman (2003)Denny O’Neil (2004)Chick Corea (2004)Joss Whedon (2005)Paul Dini (2006)Peter David (2007)Micky Dolenz (2008)Leonard Nimoy (2009)Stan Lee (2010)William Shatner (2011)Neal Adams (2012)George Takei (2013)Terry Gilliam (2014)Caroll Spinney (2015)Brian Henson (2016)Jonathan Frakes (2017)Peter Capaldi (2018)George Pérez (2019)Chris Claremont (2021)Jim Starlin (2022)Marty Krofft (2023)John Cleese (2024)The Hank Reinhardt Fandom AwardThe Hank Reinhardt Georgia Fandom Award is presented for outstanding contributions to the genre by a Georgia writer, artist, or fan. Past winners include: Hank Reinhardt (1990)Marilyn Teague (1991) Lamar Waldron (1992)Gerald Page (1993) Samanda Jeude (1994)Stan Bruns (1995) Thomas E. Fuller (1996)Avery Davis (1997) Irv Koch (1998)Brad Strickland (1999) Sue Phillips (2000)Bill Ritch (2001) Floyd Chappell (2002)Wendy Webb (2003) Nancy Knight (2004)Regina Kirby (2005)John Ringo (2006)Bill Harrison (2007)Patrick Roberts (2008)Toni Weisskopf (2009)Mark Fingerman (2010)Mike Dillson (2011)Joe Campbell (2012)Ron Zukowski (2013)Don Cook (2014)Eugie Foster (2015)Susan Barrows (2016)Jennifer Liang (2017)Robbie Hilliard (2018)Edward DeGruy (2019)Jeffrey Moore (2021)John Carroll (2022)Amanda Makepeace (2023)Clyde Gilbert (2024)Eugie Foster Memorial Award Celebrating the best in innovative fiction, this annual award was presented for the first time in 2016. The Eugie Award honors stories that are irreplaceable, and that inspire, enlighten, and entertain. These stories are beau-tiful, thoughtful, passionate, and change us and the field. Past winners include:Catherynne Valente (2016) N.K. Jemisin (2017) Fran Wilde (2018) Simone Heller (2019) Siobhan Carrol (2020) Elaine Cuyegkeng (2021) Sarah Pinsker (2022) Rich Larson (2023) Rachael K. Jones (2024)Awards

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Dragon Con 2025 14 DragonCon.orgAwardsThe 2025 Dragon Awards2024 RecipientsBest Science Fiction NovelStarter Villain by John ScalziBest Fantasy Novel (Including Paranormal)Iron Flame by Rebecca YarrosBest Young Adult / Middle Grade NovelMidnight at the Houdini by Delilah S. DawsonBest Alternate History NovelAll the Dead Shall Weep by Charlaine HarrisBest Horror NovelBlack River Orchard by Chuck WendigBest Illustrative CoverOf Jade and Dragons by Kelly ChongBest Comic Book/Graphic NovelMonstress by Marjorie Liu, Sana TakedaBest Science Fiction or Fantasy TV Series, TV or InternetFallout, Amazon Prime VideoBest Science Fiction or Fantasy MovieDune: Part Two by Denis VilleneuveBest Digital GameBaldur’s Gate 3, Larian StudiosBest Tabletop GameD&D The Deck of Many Things, Wizards of the CoastNow in its tenth year, the Dragon Awards winners have proven to be a “must” list for fans to read, watch, or play. Thousands nominate and vote each year across all categories, which number 11 this year.The Dragon Awards were introduced in 2016 as part of the 30th Anniversary of Dragon Con. These awards are truly a fan-centric award. There is no qualification for nominating or voting — no convention fees or other memberships are needed. Voting ends on August 30th for the 2025 Awards Ceremony.2025 Awards CeremonyThe 2025 Dragon Awards Ceremony will take place in the Hyatt Centennial I Ballroom Sunday, August 31st at 4:00 p.m. and admittance is included in every membership, free of charge.

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Who to SeeGuests of HonorDragon Con 2025 16 DragonCon.orgArtist Guest of HonorDonato Giancola2025 Artist Guest of Honor Donato Giancola was born in 1967 and raised in Colchester, Vermont, near Burlington, Vermont. He currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife and two daughters. Giancola first majored in electrical engineering at the University of Vermont, but left for Syracuse University to seriously pursue painting in 1989. He graduated with a BFA in 1992. Giancola describes himself and his work as a ‘classical-abstract-re-alist working with science fiction and fantasy’ and lists Hans Memling, Jan Van Eyck, Velázquez, Caravaggio, Vermeer, Piet Mondrian, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Titian as his favorite artists.Literary Guest of HonorT Kingfisher2025 Literary Guest of Honor T. Kingfisher, aka Ursula Vernon, is the author of more than 40 books, including Nettle & Bone, A Sorceress Comes To Call, Swordheart, and A Wizard’s Guide To Defensive Baking. When she was young and did not know any better, she created the epic webcomic Digger, as well as the occasional podcast. Her work has won the Hugo, Locus, Nebula, and Dragon Awards. As Ursula Vernon, she wrote the children’s series Dragonbreath and Hamster Princess. In what we will laughingly refer to as free time, she is obsessed with native plant gardening and heirloom beans. She has lived in too many places and moved too many times, but now lives in New Mexico with her cats, her husband, and her husband’s chickens.

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Dragon Con 2025 18 DragonCon.orgHale ApplemanHale Appleman is an American actor best known for his role as Eliot Waugh in The Magicians. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, he has appeared in film, television, and theater. Appleman is celebrated for his charismatic screen presence, nuanced performances, and commitment to complex, compelling characters across a range of genres.Bill BarrettaBill Barretta performed Earl Sinclair on the series Dinosaurs and became one of the leading Muppet performers. Characters include Pepe the King Prawn, Johnny Fiama, and Bobo the Bear. Barretta is honored to carry on several of Jim Henson’s beloved creations: Rowlf the Dog, The Swedish Chef, and Dr. Teeth.Samantha BéartSamantha Béart is a classically trained actor, and a BAFTA nominee and GANG Award winner for their role as Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3.Chloe BennetChloe Bennet is an American actor, model, and singer. She starred as Daisy Johnson / Quake in the ABC superhero drama series Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and voiced Yi in the animated film Abominable and the television series Abominable and the Invisible City.Summer BishilSummer Bishil is an American actress best known for playing Margo Hanson on Syfy’s The Magicians. She began acting at 14 and gained early acclaim for Towelhead. With roles in The Last Airbender and Under the Silver Lake, she is known for portraying bold, complex characters across film and television.Paul BlackthornePaul Blackthorne is a British born actor, director, producer, and philanthropist who currently stars as Captain Quentin Lance in the hit series Arrow. Blackthorne is also well known for his starring role as the inimitable Harry Dresden in The Dresden Files.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 19 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Marc BlucasMarcus Blucas is an actor who had his first starring role as Riley Finn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and later starred in Necessary Roughness. Blucas starred alongside Katie Holmes in the romantic comedy film First Daughter and also had lead roles in Three and The Killing Floor.David BoreanazDavid Boreanaz is an actor best known for his portrayal of Angel in both Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, and also for his role as agent Seeley Booth in Bones. Other roles include Jason Hayes in the series SEAL Team.John BoyegaJohn Boyega is an English actor, known for playing Finn in Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens. Boyega is also known for his roles in Attack the Block, Half of a Yellow Sun, The Circle, Detroit, and Imperial Dreams.Patricia L. BriggsPatricia Briggs is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson and Alpha and Omega urban fantasy series.Mehcad BrooksMehcad Brooks is known for his roles in Desperate Housewives, The Game, True Blood, Necessary Roughness, and Supergirl. Since 2022, he has portrayed the lead role of NYPD Detective Jalen Shaw on the NBC police procedural drama Law & Order.Jim ButcherJim Butcher is the author of The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and his new steampunk series, The Cinder Spires. An avid gamer, he plays tabletop games in varying systems, a variety of video games on PC and console, and LARPs.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 20 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsGeorge BuzaGeorge Buza is an actor who is best known for voicing Beast (Dr. Hank McCoy) in X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ‘97.Charisma CarpenterCharisma Carpenter is best known as Cordelia Chase in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel. She also starred as Kyra in Charmed, Kendall Casablancas in Veronica Mars, Rebecca Sewell in The Lying Game, and Lacy in The Expendables film series.Joshua CassaraJoshua Cassara is an exclusive artist for Marvel Comics best known for his work on X-Men, X-Force, and X Lives of Wolverine. He is the current artists for the Deadpool/Wolverine ongoing series.Emma CaulfieldEmma is an award winning actress known for her role as the young and beautiful demon-turned-mortal Anya on the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She can most recently be seen playing Sarah Proctor on the Disney+ miniseries WandaVision, a role she reprised in its spin-off Agatha All Along.Wesley ChuWesley Chu is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 14 published novels, including The Art of Prophecy, Time Salvager, The Rise of Io, and The Walking Dead: Typhoon. He won the Astounding Award for Best New Writer.Kevin ClashKevin Clash is a puppeteer, producer, and director known for performing Elmo from 1979-2012, as well as Splinter (TMNT), Baby Sinclair (Dinosaurs), and Clifford (Muppets Tonight). Credits include Labyrinth, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Happy Time Murders, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock.

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Atlanta, Georgia 21 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Becky CloonanBecky Cloonan is a comic book artist, writer, and three-time Eisner winner. Best known for her work writing on Wonder Woman, Batgirls, and Gotham Academy, she was also the first female creator to draw a full issue of Batman. Most recently, she co-created the smash hit series SOMNA at DSTLRY.Mike ColterMike Colter is best known for his roles as Lemond Bishop in The Good Wife, Malcolm Ward in Ringer, and Luke Cage in Marvel’s Luke Cage, The Defenders, and Jessica Jones, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He can currently be seen playing David Acosta in the CBS/Paramount+ series Evil.Michael W ConradMichael W. Conrad is a writer that has contributed to the legacies of many major characters including: Wonder Woman, Batman, Superman, Godzilla, Nightwing, Doom Patrol, and countless others. Conrad’s own personal work includes such published graphic novels as Tremor Dose, Double Walker, and Neptune.Valorie CurryValorie Curry is an actress whose credits include Veronica Mars, The Following, and The Tick. She also starred as Kara in the video game Detroit: Become Human. As of 2024, she plays the superhero Firecracker in Amazon Prime Video series The Boys.Vincent D’OnofrioVincent D’Onofrio is a legendary actor and filmmaker. His credits include Full Metal Jacket, The Whole Wide World, Men in Black, Men in Black: The Series, The Cell, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and Jurassic World. He has recently been seen playing Wilson Fisk/Kingpin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Karen DavidKaren David is an actress, singer, and songwriter best known for portraying Princess Isabella Maria Lucia Elizabetta of Valencia in Galavant, Layla in the The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior, Princess Jasmine in Once Upon a Time, Grace in Fear the Walking Dead, and in Legacies as Emma.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 22 DragonCon.orgDelilah S DawsonDelilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Phasma, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, Bloom, Guillotine, The Violence, the Minecraft: Mob Squad series, the Blud series, the Shadow series (written as Lila Bowen), and the Tales of Pell, written with Kevin Hearne.John de LancieJohn de Lancie is known for his portrayal as Q in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard. He has previously appeared on Stargate SG-1. De Lancie has voiced Discord on My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and characters in multiple video games and shows during his career.Tom DeFalcoTom DeFalco is a comic book writer and editor well known for his association with Marvel Comics, with long runs on Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, Fantastic Four, and Spider-Girl, where he created Mayday Parker/Spider-Girl.Emily DeschanelEmily Deschanel is an American actor and producer who is best known for starring in the Fox crime procedural comedy-drama series Bones as Dr. Temperance Brennan. Deschanel has also had recurring roles in Animal Kingdom, Devil in Ohio, and the podcast series Agent Stoker.Cal DoddCal Dodd is an Irish-born voice actor best known for his portrayal of the Marvel Comics character Wolverine in X-Men: The Animated Series, its revival X-Men ‘97, and the Marvel vs. Capcom series of video games.Colin DonnellColin Donnell is the lead of Irreverent, is known for his work on screen in NBC’s Chicago Med and CW’s Arrow, and starred as Russell Hammond in the musical adaptation of the acclaimed show Almost Famous at The Old Globe. His Broadway work includes Violet, Anything Goes, and Jersey Boys.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 23 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Tim DownieTim Downie has worked on such films as The King’s Speech, Paddington, War Machine, Transformers: The Last Knight, Horrible Histories: Rotten Romans, and Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose. TV credits include Good Omens 2, Outlander, and Geek Girl. Baldurs Gate 3 marked his gaming debut playing Gale.Olivia Taylor DudleyOlivia Taylor Dudley is an American actress known for her roles in horror films such as Chernobyl Diaries, The Vatican Tapes, and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. She also portrayed Alice Quinn on the Syfy series The Magicians. Dudley is a founding member of the comedy group 5-Second Films.Bonnie EricksonBonnie Erickson has designed some of the most beloved characters for television and film. Among them are Miss Piggy, Statler and Waldorf, and The Electric Mayhem’s Zoot. Her design for Philadelphia’s mascot, the Phillie Phanatic, is one of the most iconic mascots in sports. She is a Jim Henson Legacy trustee.Melissa FahnMelissa Fahn has voiced hundreds of characters, including Edward on Cowboy Bebop, Gaz on Invader Zim, Rika on Digimon Tamers, Ninamori on FLCL, Haruka on Noein, Kristy on Digimon Data Squad, Tia on Zatch Bell, Betty Boop, Hello Kitty, and many more.Oded FehrOded Fehr is known for roles in films like The Mummy and Resident Evil franchises, and television shows including Star Trek: Discovery, Once Upon a Time, and NCIS. He has also voiced characters in the shows Young Justice and Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and video games like Destiny 2.Francesco FrancavillaFrancesco Francavilla is an Eisner Award winning comics artist known for The Black Beetle, The Black Coat, Zorro, The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing, Night of the Ghoul, and Detective Comics with Scott Snyder and Jock. He is also known for his pulp-inspired covers and posters.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 24 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsKurt FullerKurt Fuller is a character actor who has appeared in many television, film, and stage projects. He is known for his roles in the films No Holds Barred, Ghostbusters II, Wayne’s World, and Scary Movie, and for his television roles playing Coroner Woody Strode in Psych and Zachariah in Supernatural.Dave GoelzDave Goelz is a long time puppet designer and performer. He has performed the Great Gonzo and Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, among others, and is a principal puppeteer for The Muppets. Goelz also appeared in other Muppet productions, including The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, and all eight of the theatrical Muppet movies.Sanford GreeneSanford Greene has worked as a professional illustrator for over 18 years for Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image Comics. He helped reshape Marvel Comics characters Powerman and Iron Fist and illustrated Black Panther and Luke Cage. Greene is a two-time Eisner and Ringo Award winner for Bitter Root.Emma GregoryEmma Gregory has worked extensively on stage, voiceover, radio, and British TV. She is best known for Minthara in Baldur’s Gate 3, across Warhammer 40k as Celestine the Living Saint, and Livia Solken in Angels of Death. She is also known for Leandra in Divinity Original Sin I & II.Charlaine HarrisCharlaine Harris has been published since 1981. Her works vary from conventional mystery to urban fantasy to alternate American history. She has been the recipient of the ThrillerMaster Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Malice Domestic, and the Grand Master Award from Mystery Writers of America. She is still standing.Colton HaynesColton Haynes landed the role of Jackson Whittemore in the 2011 MTV series Teen Wolf. Beginning in 2012, he was a recurring member on The CW’s Arrow, playing Roy Harper, a street thug who idolizes the Arrow and later becomes his protegé, Arsenal.

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Atlanta, Georgia 25 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Katja HerbersKatja Herbers is a Dutch actress best known for portraying Dr. Helen Prins on the WGN America series Manhattan, Emily Grace in the HBO science fiction series Westworld, and Dr. Kristen Bouchard in the CBS/Paramount+ supernatural series Evil. Herbers also played roles in The Americans, The Leftovers, and Manhunt: Unabomber.Adrian HoughWith over 100 television and film credits, Adrian Hough’s name is linked with such projects as The Fog, X-Men: The Last Stand, Supergirl, Riverdale, X-Men ‘97, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, See, The Chillings Adventures of Sabrina, Home Before Dark, and The Man in the High Castle.Max HuangMax is a Chinese-German actor, known for starring as Kung Lao in Simon McQuoid’s 2021 reboot of Mortal Kombat for Warner Bros. He will also next be seen starring in Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s upcoming action feature 7 DOGS.Diana Lee InosantoFeatured in Disney+ Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Tales of The Empire as Morgan Elsbeth. Royalty in the martial arts community, Inosanto has decades of experience in front of and behind the camera.Dave JonesDave Jones is best known for portraying Halsin in Baldur’s Gate 3.Christopher JudgeChristopher Judge is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Teal’c in the Stargate franchise and voicing Kratos in the God of War video games.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 26 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsSimon KassianidesSimon Kassianides is an actor, film director, producer, and screenwriter, known for his roles in British and US television series, as well as film. He has made notable appearances in shows like Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Mandalorian, and Blood of Zeus. He also voiced Stentor in Assassin’s Creed: Odyssey.Maggie LawsonMaggie Lawson is an American actress who is best known for her role as Detective Juliet “Jules” O’Hara in the television series Psych, and its subsequent film series. From 2018 to 2019, she held the recurring role of Natalie Flynn in the third and final season of Fox’s Lethal Weapon.Ludi LinLudi Lin is a Chinese-Canadian actor and model known for playing Zack Taylor in the 2017 Power Rangers reboot, the underwater warrior Murk in Aquaman, and Liu Kang in the Mortal Kombat reboot.Christopher LloydChristopher Lloyd is best known for playing Doc Brown in the Back to the Future trilogy, Uncle Fester in The Addams Family films, and Judge Doom in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.Teddy LongTheodore Robert Rufus Long (born September 15, 1947) is an American former professional wrestling referee, manager, and authority figure best known for his tenures in NWA, WCW, and WWE.Jonathan MaberryJonathan Maberry is a New York Times bestselling multi-genre novelist, comic book writer, anthology editor, executive producer, and editor of Weird Tales Magazine.

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Atlanta, Georgia 27 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Peter MaconPeter Macon can currently be seen as Lt. Cmdr. Bortus in The Orville. However, he has appeared in other shows including Shameless, Dexter, The Shield, Supernatural, and more.Rebecca MaderRebecca Mader is an English actress, best known for her roles as Charlotte Lewis in the ABC series Lost, as Zelena, the Wicked Witch of the West, on ABC’s Once Upon a Time, and for her appearances in the Devil Wears Prada, Fringe, 30 Rock, and more.Stella MaeveStella Maeve is an American actress best known for her role as Julia Wicker in Syfy’s The Magicians. She began her career with a film debut in Transamerica (2005) and has appeared in series like Chicago P.D. and Golden Boy. Maeve is engaged to actor Benjamin Wadsworth, with whom she shares a daughter.Sean MaguireSean Maguire is an English actor who can currently be seen playing the role of Robin Hood in Once Upon a Time.Aasif MandviAasif Mandvi is an actor, comedian, and writer. He was a correspondent on The Daily Show from 2006 to 2017. Mandvi’s other television work includes the HBO series The Brink and the CBS/Paramount+ drama Evil. His film roles include Mr. Aziz in Spider-Man 2 and Commander Zhao in The Last Airbender.Gates McFaddenGates McFadden is best known for portraying the character of Dr. Beverly Crusher in the television and film series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 28 DragonCon.orgRobert Duncan McNeillRobert Duncan McNeill is an American actor, producer, movie director, and television director who is best known for his role as Lieutenant Tom Paris on the television show Star Trek: Voyager. Other credits include the film Masters of the Universe (1987) and producing the TV series Chuck.Greg MikeGreg Mike is an artist known for his street art, mural painting, and the “Loudmouf Icon”. He is also the founder of ABV Gallery and Agency in Atlanta, Georgia. Greg Mike’s work blends elements of graffiti, surrealism, and pop art, often featuring vibrant colors and his signature character, Larry Loudmouf.Colby MinifieColby Minifie plays major antagonist Ashley Barrett, the former CEO and former director of talent relations for Vought International, on The Boys. She also played Virginia in Fear The Walking Dead and Robyn on Jessica Jones.Kirsten NelsonKirsten Nelson is known for her starring role as Police Chief Karen Vick on Psych. Nelson’s career includes roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Fugitive, Frasier, Ally McBeal, The West Wing, Just Shoot Me!, and Boy Meets World. Her film credits include War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg.Colin O’DonoghueColin O’Donoghue is an Irish actor and musician, best known for portraying Captain Killian “Hook” Jones on Once Upon a Time. He appeared in the horror thriller film The Rite and in the animated series Tales of Arcadia for Netflix. O’Donoghue is currently portraying Gordon Cooper on The Right Stuff.Timothy OmundsonTimothy Omundson is an actor notable for his supporting roles as Sean Potter on the CBS television series Judging Amy, Eli on the syndicated series Xena: Warrior Princess, Carlton Lassiter in Psych, King Richard on the ABC musical comedy series Galavant, and Cain in The CW’s Supernatural.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 29 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Lana ParrillaLana Parrilla was a regular cast member in the fifth season of the ABC sitcom Spin City from 2000 to 2001. She later starred in Boomtown, Windfall, Swingtown, Miami Medical, and 24. Recently, Parrilla starred as The Evil Queen/Regina Mills in the ABC fantasy drama series, Once Upon a Time.Simon PeggSimon Pegg is an actor, comedian, and screenwriter best known for co-writing and acting in the films Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, The World’s End, and Paul. Pegg is one of the few performers to play supporting characters in Doctor Who, Star Trek, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.David RamseyDavid Ramsey is an actor and martial artist, best known for his roles in Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, Supergirl, and The Flash as John Diggle/Spartan, Anton Briggs on the Showtime TV series Dexter, and the film Mother and Child (2009) as Joseph.Emily Bett RickardsShe is known for her role as Felicity Smoak on The CW series Arrow. She has reprised the role in the Arrowverse shows The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, and Supergirl, and voiced the character on the animated web series Vixen.Brandon RouthIn 2005, Brandon Routh soared into the media limelight when cast as the Man of Steel in director Bryan Singer’s Superman Returns. After joining the CW series Arrow as DC Comics superhero The Atom, Routh played the character in the series Legends of Tomorrow, also for the CW.Tim RussTimothy Darrell “Tim” Russ is an American actor, film director, screenwriter, and musician. He is known for his roles as Lieutenant Commander Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, as Frank on Samantha Who?, and as Principal Franklin, a recurring character on the Nickelodeon live-action teen sitcom iCarly.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 30 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Spotlight GuestsKatee SackhoffKatee Sackhoff is an American actress known for playing Lieutenant Kara “Starbuck” Thrace on the Sci-Fi Channel’s television program Battlestar Galactica, as Sheriff “Vic” Moretti in the Netflix series Longmire, and as Amunet in The Flash.William ShatnerWilliam Shatner is an actor and novelist who gained worldwide fame and became a cultural icon for his portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk, in the television series Star Trek from 1966 to 1969, Star Trek: The Animated Series, and in seven of the subsequent Star Trek feature films.Rikki SimonsRikki Simons is most famous for being the voice of the robot in a dog suit, GIR from Invader ZIM.Scott SnyderA New York Times bestselling author with previous works on DC’s Batman, Superman, Justice League, and Image Comics Wytches, Scott Snyder has made a name for himself; with his current focus on his creator owned books such as Nocterra, Chain, We Have Demons, Clear, Night of the Ghoul, and more.SozomaikaSOZOMAIKA is a self-taught illustrator, concept artist, and creative director, renowned for her integration of fashion illustration within character art. Her work is distinguished by a strong influence from noir and grindhouse movies, and Eastern design aesthetics. She has collaborated with DC Comics, Wired, Image Comics, and Riot Games.Brent SpinerBrent Spiner is best known for his portrayal of the beloved android, Data, on the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard.

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Dragon Con 2025 32 DragonCon.orgEmily SwallowEmily Swallow is best known as The Armorer in Disney+’s The Mandolorian and as Amara aka The Darkness in Supernatural. She also appears in SEAL Team, The Last of Us Part 2, Castlevania, and others.Tamara TaylorTamara Taylor is an actor best known for Fox’s Party of Five and Bones. Taylor has also had roles in Lost, Numb3rs, CSI: Miami, and NCIS. Films include the Wayans brothers’ romantic comedy Senseless, Dorothy Dandridge, Tyler Perry’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman, and Serenity.TJ ThyneTJ Thyne is an American actor, best known for his role as Dr. Jack Hodgins in the television series Bones. He has also had roles in NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, Walker, Texas Ranger, and more.James TolkanFiery, forceful, and intimidating character actor James Tolkan has carved out a nice little niche for himself in both movies and television alike as a formidable portrayer of fierce and flinty hard-boiled tough guy types.Jhonen VasquezJhonen Vasquez is a writer/artist who, in the before times, created comic books like Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and SQUEE! And then went on to ruin the world by creating Invader Zim and its follow up movie Enter the Florpus, seen by upwards of seven people. He is currently sentient.Claudia WellsClaudia Wells is an American actress best known for her role as Marty McFly’s girlfriend, Jennifer Parker, in Back To The Future. She is also the voice of Jennifer Parker in Back To The Future: The Game. In 1982, she played Julie Maclane on the TV sitcom Herbie The Love Bug.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 33 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Tom WilsonTom Wilson is an actor, writer, and comedian who portrayed Biff Tannen in the Back to the Future trilogy. Wilson has also had recurring roles in the animated series The Pink Panther, SpongeBob SquarePants, and more.Anne WintersAnne Winters is an Emmy Award winning actress and singer, known for her roles in TV series like Tyrant and 13 Reasons Why, the third season of The Orville, as well as films like Mom and Dad. Winters’ portrayal of Mia Phillips in Zac & Mia earned her a Daytime Emmy Award.Sam WitwerSam Witwer is known for his roles in Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, Being Human, Once Upon a Time, Supergirl, and Riverdale. Witwer has worked on numerous projects in the Star Wars franchise, notably voicing Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story.Deborah Ann WollDeborah Ann Woll is an actress, model, and Dungeon Master. She is best known for her roles as Jessica Hamby in True Blood and Karen Page in Daredevil and Daredevil: Born Again. She provided the voice and motion capture of Faye in the video game God of War: Ragnarök.Matthew WoodMatthew Wood is a sound editor and voice actor. He is a supervising sound editor at Skywalker Sound and is also an actor of multiple characters in the Star Wars prequels and Clone Wars animated TV series. He is famous for the roles of General Grievous and Battle Droids.Lenore ZannLenore Zann is a Canadian actress and politician who is known for providing the voice of Rogue in various X-Men series and games. Prior to voicing the iconic character, Zann appeared in several horror films throughout the 1980s.Who to See: Spotlight Guests

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Who to See: Featured GuestsDragon Con 2025 34 DragonCon.orgDon AguilloDon Aguillo is a comic artist and illustrator whose work includes projects with DC, Image, Marvel, Boom, Dark Horse, Disney/Ravensburger, Upper Deck, and indie creators.Jarrod C AlberichIndependent comic book creator. Creator/writer of Hamilton vs. Burr: A Werewolf Tale. Published comic writer for Z2 Comics. Trading card artist for Marvel Comics & Upper Deck Trading Cards. Cover artist & inker for White Rocket Books. US Air Force combat veteran.Charlie Jane AndersCharlie Jane Anders is the author of Lessons in Magic and Disaster. Her other novels include All the Birds in the Sky, The City in the Middle of the Night, and the young-adult Unstoppable trilogy. She is also the author of Never Say You Can’t Survive.Kevin J. AndersonKevin J. Anderson has written in the Dune, Star Wars, and X-Files universes, Clockwork Angels with legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart, and the Dan Shamble, Zombie P.I. series. He has edited anthologies, written comics and games, and served as co-producer on Dune: Part Part Two and the Dune: Prophecy TV series.Curt AndersonCurt Anderson is a master of deception, both on and off stage! He has toured the world preforming magic for decades. Recently he returned to the academic world of communication where he studies communication and human deception. He has a master’s degree and is presently working on his PhD.Jon ArmstrongJon Armstrong stars in Magicians: Life in the Impossible. You have seen him amaze on The Today Show, cause Penn on CW’s Penn and Teller’s Fool Us to exclaim his act as “the most original I’ve ever seen!”, and wow Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.Paris K ArrowsmithParis Arrowsmith’s career has spanned stage, voice acting, and screen. After moving to LA, he started working as a podcaster on No Latency and freelance TTRPG writer for R. Talsorian Games.Eric R. AsherEric R. Asher is the author of over 30 titles, including Steamborn, the Vesik series, and The Theme Park at the End of the World. He is currently living in St. Louis, Missouri, where the local folklore often finds its way into his Mason Dixon: Monster Hunter rural fantasy series.Dane AultDane Ault is the artist behind Monkey Minion Press, an art company he runs with his wife and business partner, Ashlie Hammond. Monkey Minion Press has been publishing art books, kid’s books, and all manner of POPaganda, science, and space-related art prints and posters for over a decade.Hawkings AustinHawk worked in radiation for 30 years. He has written in engineering, science, martial arts, history, and fantasy with seven novels published. He speaks on topics as diverse as pop culture science, Irish mythology, Catalan history, warfare in the middle ages, plasma physics, space environments, and nuclear survival.Noah BaileyNoah Bailey is an illustrator, designer, and comic book artist. Bailey is known for his self published and independent work in Station Grand, Infinite Horrors, and Diabolical!; the latter his personal comic anthology magazine. He is a frequent collaborator with Michael W. Conrad on Double Walker and Tremor Dose.John BeattyJohn Beatty is an American illustrator who has worked for Marvel and DC Comics, primarily as an inker. Beatty spent 20 years inking such titles as Captain America, New Mutants, The Punisher, Secret Wars, The Nam, The Adventures of Superman, Batman, JLA, and many more.

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Atlanta, Georgia 35 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Andy BelangerAndy Belanger works as a freelance cartoonist/illustrator. He does work in the mainstream comic market, plus a wide variety of work for the Canadian Film and Television industry. In the mainstream comic market, Belanger has worked for such comic publishers as DC Comics, Wildstorm, Devil’s Due, and Boom!Joe BenitezJoe Benitez is the creator, writer, and artist of the steampunk graphic novel series Lady Mechanika. His previous work has included art duties on hit comic books such as Titans, JLA, Supergirl, and Superman/Batman for DC Comics; Weapon Zero, The Darkness, and Magdalena for Image Comics; and Soulfire for Aspen Comics.Adam BerryAdam Berry is an executive producer and co-star of Kindred Spirits on TLC, with friend and paranormal partner Amy Bruni. He is also a former star of SYFY’s hit show, Ghost Hunters, and contestant on Ghost Hunter’s Academy.Dr. John BradfordDr. John Bradford is chief executive officer and principal engineer for SpaceWorks Enterprises in Atlanta. He is an expert in the human exploration of space, hypersonics, and the commercial space industry. He is an industry thought leader and strong advocate for commercial development of cis-lunar space.Andy BraseAndy Brase has done art for many titles including Magic the Gathering, Alien, Predator, Star Wars, Doctor Strange, Punisher, Fantastic Four, Assassin’s Creed, Dragon Age, Swamp Thing, Dark Sun, Kull, Spider-Man, Hulk, Daredevil, The Darkness, and more, including book covers for stories by George RR Martin and Neil Gaiman.BREEDBREED is a professional artist whose work has been featured by Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Zenescope Entertainment, 20th Century Studios, IDW, Source Point Press, Counterpoint Comics, Stranger Comics, Action Lab Entertainment, Mountaineer West Productions, UpperDeck Co./MCU, Kymera Press, Entity Eye Entertainment, Warrant Publishing, and various film/TV production companies.Jennie BreedenJennie Breeden is the creator of the daily journal webcomic The Devil’s Panties. It is not satanic porn... honest.June BrigmanJune Brigman has enjoyed a long and varied career as a cartoonist, drawing such comic book titles as Alpha Flight, Supergirl, and Star Wars. She is the co-creator (with Louise Simonson) of the Power Pack series from Marvel Comics.Chuck BrownChuck Brown is an Eisner and Ringo award winning comic book writer. He is the current writer for Aquaman. He has written Bitter Root (co-creator), The Punisher, Black Panther, and Wolverine. He is also the writer and creator of The Quiet Kind and On the Stump.Amy BruniAmy Bruni is a historical researcher and paranormal investigator in the shows Ghost Hunters and Kindred Spirits. Amy Bruni has more than 20 years experience searching for things that go bump in the night.Brian BrushwoodBrian Brushwood has spent 20 years touring the U. S. with his award winning magic show. 1,000 live shows later in 2008, he started hosting Scam School for Discovery, Hacking the System for NatGeo, and The Modern Rogue on YouTube. Brushwood’s newest adventure is his podcast World’s Greatest Con.Bob BurdenAtlanta’s Eisner award winning comic artist, graphic novelist, and screenwriter, Bob Burden, created the world’s first surrealist superhero, Flaming Carrot, leading to Mystery Men, which became a feature film.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 36 DragonCon.orgWho to See: Featured GuestsGreg BurnhamGreg Burnham is a writer based in Norcross, Georgia. He and artist Marcus Williams teamed to produce two children’s books, and then in 2016 produced the very successful indie sci-fi action-adventure Tuskegee Heirs. As part of the Milestone initiative, he has worked on a couple DC Comic properties.Jack CampbellJack Campbell (John G. Hemry), retired U.S. Navy officer, writes the series Doomed Earth, New York Times bestselling Lost Fleet, Genesis Fleet, Lost Stars, and Pillars of Reality. His latest books are Destiny’s Way, In Our Stars, The Empress of the Endless Sea trilogy, and Rendezvous with Corsair.Josie CampbellJosie Campbell is a television writer/producer and comic book author. She is the creator of I Heart Skull-Crusher and writer for Shazam. Campbell is the executive producer for the Starfire! animated series, and head writer/producer for My Adventures With Superman and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.CatieosaurusWriter-educator Cate “Catieosaurus” Osborn has collaborated with Wizards of the Coast, Critical Role, Kobold Press, Chaosium, and Foundry VTT while pushing accessibility at every table. Her upcoming book, The ADHD Field Guide for Adults, builds on bylines in Playboy and The New York Times.Jonathan ChaffinJonathan Chaffin is a designer who loves horror-literature, pop culture, and Polynesian pop art. He has done merch and design for Hooters of America, Netherworld Haunted House, Rumba Seattle, and more. He, his wife Allison, and incredible volunteers produce Inuhele: Atlanta’s Tiki Weekend and The Atlanta Tiki Homebar Tour.Lipwei ChangLipwei Chang is a comic artist and illustrator from Malaysia. He has been actively involved in several projects of illustrations and comic pages, with his comic art style.A.C. CharaniaAs the former NASA chief technologist, A.C. Charania served as one of the senior advisors to NASA’s administrator on technology strategy and innovation. He held prior roles at Reliable Robotics, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceWorks Enterprises.Ming ChenMing Chen is most well known for being one of the stars of AMC’s Comic Book Men as well as a longtime collaborator of filmmaker Kevin Smith. He can most recently be seen in Clerks III and is the unofficial mayor of The Clermont Lounge in Atlanta.D.G. ChichesterWriter D.G. Chichester is famed for his Daredevil run, including The Fall of the Kingpin, Fall from Grace, and the recent Black Armor. He co-created the Midnight Sons and Nightstalkers, pioneered Marvel’s CyberComics, and introduced Clive Barker’s Hellraiser to comics. Chichester authored stories for Nick Fury, Punisher, and Judge Dredd.Cinda Williams ChimaNew York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima writes fantasy stories for teens of all ages, including The Heir Chronicles, The Seven Realms quartet, and The Shattered Realms series. Her newest duology, The Runestone Saga, marries Norse mythology and witchcraft with swordplay (axeplay?) romance and cut-throat politics.Tracie ChingTracie Ching is an illustrator known for her bold colors and cross-hatching style. Ching has created packaging art for Hasbro, covers for Penguin Randomhouse and TIME magazine, and film posters for Disney, Netflix, Lucasfilm, and Marvel. She is founder and principal mentor of the biennial We Create Mentorship program.David “Zeb” CookDavid “Zeb” Cook was hired in 1979 to work at TSR as a game designer where he wrote the D&D Expert Rules, Oriental Adventures, the AD&D 2nd Edition, Planescape, novels, and more. In 1994 he moved to videogames, designing for Fallout, City of Villains, and Elder Scrolls Online.

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Atlanta, Georgia 37 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Sean CopelandSean Copeland is the lore historian lead for Story & Franchise Development at Blizzard Entertainment. He supports all creative partners so they can create award winning games, goods, and cinematic content for Blizzard’s blockbuster franchises.Joe CorroneyJoe Corroney has been illustrating Star Wars artwork for Disney and Lucasfilm and Star Trek artwork for CBS Studios since 1997, as well as a host of other properties. New Star Wars artwork and various other licensees are in the works for publication later this year.William Hunter CressallHunter is a writer and director working in Birmingham, Alabama. He, with his partners Brian Pace, David Woods, and Phil Sutton, run Obvious Notion a multimedia production company.CrispyCrispy, cofounder of DCTV, loves bringing the fans entertaining stories. From having geeky chats with our guests, to hosting the parade or other events, Crispy aims to keep you entertained.Shawn CrystalShawn Crystal got his first job while in school, Resident Evil: Fire and Ice, a miniseries for Wildstorm. Around five years ago, Marvel hired Crystal on Deadpool, living his childhood dream. He is currently an artist for Marvel Comics and Valiant Entertainment.Peter L CutlerPeter Capn, Cutler, artist for New Legends’ Tiki Zombie, has done work over the last 30 years for ABS inc., Con-Tees, Galactic Press, East Cobber, and Guy Gilchrist production, and is working on his own Spookie Kookies art, books, and many other items.Kathleen O’Shea DavidKathleen O’Shea David started working with puppets at a young age. Along the way she has learned few more skills. Her puppets are in various collections. She is an equity stage manager with an MFA from Yale. She is a published writer and editor of various works.Fon H DavisFon Davis appears on BattleBots, The Movies that Made Us, Prop Culture, Cake Masters, and Superfan Builds. He has worked on over 45 feature films including The Nightmare Before Christmas and the Star Wars series. More recently, Davis has been directing shorts and worked on Godzilla, The Mandalorian, and Interstellar.Sam de la Rosa /.Sam de la Rosa/. has held years of regular jobs for Marvel providing inks and finished art on various Spider-Man titles, Venom Lethal Protector, Venom Separation Anxiety, Captain America, Black Panther, Squadron Supreme, Iron Man, What-If, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, The Thing, Spider Woman, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars.Jerry E DeCaireJerry DeCaire has illustrated top shelf character titles for Marvel including Deadpool, Wolverine, Thor, etc. He is currently working on his own production, The Which-When Man. For 10 years he has performed drawing exhibitions in every major city in the US.Keith R.A. DeCandidoKeith R.A. DeCandido has written tons of novels, short fiction, and comics in licensed universes from Alien to Zorro, and also in worlds of his own creation. His new series, Supernatural Crimes Unit, will debut in 2025 from Weird Tales Presents. He also writes about pop culture for Reactor magazine.Vanesa Del ReyCuban artist Vanesa R. Del Rey began her career doing concept art for animation. Her work in comics has been described as dark, gritty, and mysterious with great dominance of figurative work. She has illustrated Scarlet Witch, Spider-Women Alpha, and Daredevil Annual (2016). Redlands is her first creator-owned series.Francine (Fran) DelgadoFrancine Delgado is a Costa Rican-Canadian artist with over a decade of experience. Art director, character designer, and cover artist, she has worked with MARVEL, Disney, and IDW. Inspired by manga and European comics, her bold storytelling and intricate designs bring characters to life in feature films, TV, and comics.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 38 DragonCon.orgColleen DoranColleen Doran is the New York Times bestselling artist for the Neil Gaiman graphic novel Troll Bridge and Stan Lee’s autobiography Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible Stan Lee, which earned a Young Adult Library Services Great Graphic Novels for Teens nomination. Books she has illustrated have won Eisner and Harvey Awards.Marnie DorianMarnie Dorian is a multi-talented artist and cancer survivor whose journey inspired her creative path. She writes and illustrates children’s books, sculpts in clay, creates hand-crafted latex masks, and specializes in fine art acrylic paintings. Dorian accepts commissions and has been appearing at conventions over the past year.Guy Dorian, Sr.Guy Dorian Sr. is a comic book artist, toy designer, and cinematic art designer with over 30 years of experience who has worked for some of the largest mainstream companies in the world, including Marvel, DC, IDW, JusToys, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, and Storm King Productions.Dan dos SantosCreating covers for Brandon Sanderson, Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, and more, Dan dos Santos is one of the most recognized artists in his field. With hundreds of book covers to his credit, his vision has helped shape what the Fantasy market is today.Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Nurse DowneyThe Friggatriskaidekaphobia Treatment Center and nurse character was created in 2002 by Margaret Downey to teach critical thinking skills in an effort to end unfounded and irrational superstitions. Downey is the Skeptics Dragon Con parade coordinator.Tim DoyleTim Doyle is an illustrator and printmaker from Austin. He self-published Amazing Adult Fantasy and was the art director/lead designer for Mondo. He has produced art for Marvel, Dark Horse, Cartoon Network, Studio Canal, and art directs poster series for bands such as Metallica, Failure, and “Weird Al” Yankovic.Darrin Lee DraderDarrin Drader is a professional tabletop role-playing game designer with 25 years of experience in the field. He has written for Wizards of the Coast, Paizo Publishing, Legendary Games, Bastion Press, and many other publishers.Elonka DuninElonka Dunin is a professional game developer, author, cryptographer, and TEDx speaker. A leading expert on the world’s most famous unsolved codes, such as Kryptos at CIA Headquarters.Scott G EdgingtonScott G.C. Edgington, Ph.D. is a planetary scientist studying the giant planets of our solar system. His specialties are atmospheric science, remote sensing, and spectroscopy. Much of his career was spent working at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab on the Cassini Mission to Saturn, Europa Clipper, InSight, Perseverance, and Psyche.Tommy Lee EdwardsTommy Lee Edwards has illustrated comics like Mother Panic (co-created with Gerard Way), Turf (co-created with Jonathan Ross), Grendel Kentucky, Jupiter’s Legacy, and Marvel 1985. Edwards has written for Gatchaman, Batman, Hellboy, and Vandroid. He has collaborated with the Hughes Brothers as the concept artist on The Book of Eli.Jeff ElloJeff Ello (aka “jello”) is a filmmaker, technologist, and creative enabler with an entirely unhealthy knowledge of film and media production, visual effects, streaming, virtual, AI, and all of the technology behind the scenes.Steve EnglehartSteve Englehart is an Inkpot Award winning comics writer and novelist known for the comics series Spider-Man, Captain America, Superman, The Fantastic Four, and Batman, and for his novels The Point Man, The Long Man, and The Plain Man. He has been named Favorite Writer at the Eagle Awards.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 40 DragonCon.orgEranga-DEranga D works as a freelance illustrator out of Birmingham, Alabama. He does cover and pinup work in the mainstream and indie comic market. In his time in comics, he has worked with Dark Horse, Dynamite, Scout Comics, Black Caravan, and contributed covers to several indie Kickstarters.Joanna EstepJoanna Estep is the critically acclaimed illustrator of such titles as The Fantastic Four, X-Men, New Mutants, Spiderverse (Marvel Comics), Bitch Planet (Image), Death Head (Dark Horse), and The Thrilling Adventure Hour (Boom!/Archaia). Her work has earned her the S.P.A.C.E. Prize, and nominations for Eisner and Harvey awards.Bill FawcettBill Fawcett & Associates has packaged and edited over 400 science fiction novels and two oral histories of the Navy SEALs. He co-authored the official Mycroft Holmes Mysteries and has written almost a dozen books, many on mistakes in history. Founded Mayfair Games and designs board and computer games.Melissa FloresMelissa Flores has written for Marvel, Image Comics, Boom!, and Oni Press, on The Dead Lucky, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Radiant Pink, Spider-Gwen: Smash, Biker Mice From Mars, Power Rangers Prime, and more. Flores voices the characters Kat Ranger and Gia Moran in Power Rangers: Battle For the Grid.Tana FordTana Ford is the artist on Marvel’s Silk. She has done work on Gwenpool, Star Trek, Jem and the Holograms, VenomVerse, and The Amazing Spider-Man. She is the creator of the award winning lesbian comic book series DUCK! She recently collaborated with writer Nnedi Okorafor in the Black Panther universe.Stephan FranckAward nominated animator/writer/director/comic book creator, who supervised the animation of Marvel Studio’s What If...? season 1, and is currently directing new episodes. He was a supervising animator on the The Iron Giant, and contributed story to Despicable Me. His graphic novel earned a Russ Manning Award.Matt FrankMatt Frank is known in both Japan and America as the “Kaiju King,” working on Godzilla comics for IDW since 2011. Frank has also worked on Ultraman, Gamera, Power Rangers, Transformers, Mothra: Queen of the Monsters, as well as pinball machines, Blu-Ray releases, and more!Chandra FreeChandra Free is the creator of The God Machine graphic novel series and co-founder of Machina Corpse imprint. She illustrated on books like John Carpenter’s Tales For A Halloween Night, Fraggle Rock, and The Graphic Canon. She has also worked on TTRPG books like Carbon Grey and Planet of the Apes.Esther FriesnerMultiple Nebula Award winner Esther Friesner has published over 40 novels, more than 200 short stories, plus poetry and nonfiction. She has edited 11 anthologies including the Chicks in Chainmail series for Baen Books. Her YA credits include the Princesses of Myth series for Random House.Bryan Scott FyffeBryan Fyffe creates moody and naturalistic art inspired by gothic horror, nature, science, and themes. His work is a mix of hand drawn elements fused with a variety of photographic textures.Charles E. GannonDr. Charles E. Gannon‘s 25+ bestselling books have won the Dragon, ALA Choice, and Compton Crook Awards. He is best known for the hard sci-fi Caine Riordan series (4 Nebula and 2 Dragon finalists) and the Vortex of Worlds epic fantasy saga (the most recent was a 2023 Dragon finalist).Who to See: Featured Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 41 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Brianna GarciaBrianna is an illustrator and comic artist currently working on My Little Pony comics and the Disney Lorcana trading card game. She has worked on interiors for Disney Princess comics, covers for Captain Marvel, Feral, and illustrations for Butterbean’s Café, Disney Imagineering, and done storyboard work for Warner Bros Animation.Andrew E.C. GaskaAndrew E.C. Gaska is the multiple award winning lore/adventure writer for Free League’s Alien RPG. A franchise consultant to 20th Century Studios on Alien, Predator, and POTA, he is the lead writer for two Choose Your Own Adventure graphic novels and the Terminator and Planet of the Apes RPGs.Juan GedeonJuan Gedeon started working as an assistant at an art studio at 19, moved to Mexico at 23 to work in animation, and started working in American comics at 25. He is known for his short run on Venom for Marvel and created The Jurassic League for DC.Gil GerardGil Gerard has starred in made-for-television movies and feature films. He is best known to SF audiences as Capt. William “Buck” Rogers in the SF TV series, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. His other roles include several movie and TV series appearances including Beyond, Bone Eater, and Ghost Town.Justin GerardJustin Gerard is an independent artist who has worked for clients such as Disney, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, Blizzard, and Random House. His work has explored the fantasy worlds of Beowulf, King Arthur, St. George, The Hobbit, Magic the Gathering, and Dungeons & Dragons.Annie Stegg GerardAnnie Stegg Gerard is an oil painter based in Northern Georgia, deeply inspired by the 18th-century Rococo masters. Her award winning art has been exhibited in galleries and featured in projects for clients such as Disney, Hasbro, Wizards of the Coast, Easton Press, Netflix, HarperCollins, and more.John GiangJohn Giang is an acclaimed cover and concept artist, whose covers include: Spider-Man, Batman, and Last Ronin; and film credits include: Rogue One, Avengers, TMNT, and Transformers. Giang has jammed with Marvel, DC Comics, Paramount, Disney, Lucasfilm, and Hasbro.Henry GilroyHenry Gilroy is a television screenwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. From an early age, Gilroy loved comic books and animation. Gilroy is also the author of several Star Wars comic books and the first Bionicle trilogy.Bill GolliherBill Golliher has been a writer and artist for Archie Comics for 30 plus years. Golliher has worked on scripting and illustrating quite a diverse set of titles for the company: Betty and Veronica Friends Forever, Veronica, Jughead’s Diner, Archie 3000, Dilton’s Strange Science, and many more.Steve GonsalvesSteve Gonsalves is a long time member and paranormal researcher for The Atlantic Paranormal Society based out of Rhode Island. Gonsalves is a paranormal researcher and is best known for his role as an investigator and tech specialist for the hit television series Ghost Hunters and Ghost Nation.Michael A. GordonMichael Gordon is a writer, editor, publisher, and podcaster. His creator-owned comic, Tiki Zombie, has been running for over a decade. He can also be regularly found saying “Howdy!” on the BatChums, Earth Station Who, and Dragon Con Report podcasts.Stacey GordonStacey Gordon is a puppeteer best known for hosting immersive puppetry experiences, creating paper puppets for HP, operating a whimsical ice cream truck where puppets tell jokes and serve the treats, and portraying Julia, Sesame Street’s first autistic Muppet--all with the approval of her parents!Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 42 DragonCon.orgChris GoreChris Gore is the founder of FilmThreat.com and host of Film Threat on YouTube. Author of several books, notably The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide. Gore was a regular on G4TV’s Attack of the Show; and is also a filmmaker of My Big Fat Independent Movie and Attack of the Doc!Daniel GovarDaniel Govar is a comic, children’s book, and fantasy artist known for covers and interiors (Star Wars, Marvel, DC, etc). Currently Govar is the illustrator for Naomi Novik’s three-book Temeraire omnibus, artist for various Star Wars card sets for Topps, and is doing illustrations for the World of Eragon.Erin GrayErin Gray is best known for her roles as Kate Summers in the comedy Silver Spoons, Colonel Wilma Deering in the science fiction television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, and roles in Six Pack, with Kenny Rogers, and Friday the 13th: Jason Goes to Hell.Kevin GrazierKevin Grazier Ph.D. is a planetary physicist researching large-scale simulations of the early Solar System. He was an investigation scientist on the Cassini Mission to Saturn, is a research scientist at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY, and has been a science advisor for TV and films.Stephen GreenStephen Green is an artist and penciller residing in Savannah, Georgia. Despite various rumors, he did not attend school there. His work has been featured in Dark Horse Presents, The Legacy of Luther Strode, Hellboy and The B.P.R.D., and Lobster Johnson.greendragonStage director, public speaker, and singer Kirsten Z. Cairns is chief operations officer for TheOneRing.net. Often seen at events as a panelist for TORN, a performer, or interviewing cast members, Cairns brings knowledge of literature, music, theatre, and fantasy to all her interactions with fans and celebs!Jen L. GreyJen L. Grey is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy, romantic fantasy, and paranormal romance. Known for angsty fated mate stories packed with action, she has published over 60 novels, with several series translated into foreign languages.Andrew Lee GriffithAndrew Lee Griffith is a pop culture artist best known for his stints as the lead artist on books such as Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Micronauts. He is currently working on Godzilla and the creator-owned comic SIGNA, as well as Magic the Gathering.Stoner GumpDaniel Gossard, AKA StonerGump. Author of Herbally Infused and Chronically Bemused, as well as the sequal Herbally infused and Chronically Bemused the Masterpiece. Elevated funny man and head astronaut.H.C. WarnerH. C. Warner has worked extensively over 30 years in the mediums of painting, print design, screen printing, murals, commercial exterior, interior conceptualization and design, sculpture, and film. Aside from his painting/sculpture compositions, Warner curated and installed the first Dragon Con Comics and Pop Art Show 20 years ago.Bob HallFor Marvel, Bob drew Spider-Man, Thor, What If, Squadron Supreme, The Avengers, and Emperor Doom. He co-created the West Coast Avengers. He was a Marvel editor in 1978. At Valiant, he wrote and drew Shadowman and created Armed and Dangerous. For DC, he wrote and drew Batman/Joker graphic novels.Amanda HamonAmanda Hamon is a senior designer working on Dungeons & Dragons at Wizards of the Coast. An award winning tabletop game designer and developer with more than a decade of experience, Hamon leads the creation of Fifth Edition books from conception through publication and beyond.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 44 DragonCon.orgRobert E HampsonDr. Robert E. Hampson is a neuroscientist by day, science fiction author by night, and a brain wrangler 24/7. When he is not decoding how memories work or building brain-computer tech, he is busy imagining futures where science fiction becomes reality.Yaya HanYaya Han is a cosplayer, designer, and author with over 400 costumes, two US Network TV shows, countless magazines, books, newspapers, and appearances under her belt. Han is the first cosplayer to bring branded cosplay-focused sewing and crafting products and a Yaya Han sewing machine to the mass retail market.Scott HannaScott Hanna is an inker in the comic book industry who has worked with DC Comics and Marvel. He started his career with Eternity Comics and worked for DC for five years. He has worked for Marvel Comics for almost 14 years and inked almost every major character.Ian HarrisWriter, director, and comedian Ian Harris is known for his spot on impressions and cutting-edge, socio-political commentary fueled by science and skepticism. He has two one-hour comedy specials, ExtraOrdinary and Critical & Thinking. Harris is currently finishing a feature film he wrote and directed, called StandBy.A.J. HartleyA.J. Hartley is the international bestselling author of 26 novels in various genres. Recent work includes Hideki Smith, Burning Shakespeare, Cold Bath Street, Impervious, Cathedrals of Glass, and Sekret Machines with Tom DeLonge. He is Professor Emeritus of Shakespeare at UNC Charlotte and hosts a J-rock focused YouTube channel.John G. HartnessJohn G. Hartness is an author, publisher, and editor from Charlotte, NC. He is the author of multiple series, including the award winning Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter series. He is also the publisher of Falstaff Books and founder of the SAGA Genre Fiction Writers’ Conference.Tom HeintjesTom Heintjes is the co-founder and publisher of Hogan’s Alley magazine, one of the leading magazines on contemporary and classic cartooning. He is a former managing editor of The Comics Journal and for years wrote biographical essays for Will Eisner’s Spirit magazine for Kitchen Sink Press.Leanna Renee HieberActress, playwright, ghost tour guide, and author for Tor and Kensington, her Strangely Beautiful saga won awards and her nonfiction, A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts, was a Bram Stoker Award finalist. She has been featured on Mysteries at the Museum and Beyond the Unknown.Kenneth HiteKenneth Hite has written 100+ TTRPGs, including Trail of Cthulhu, The Dracula Dossier, Bubblegumshoe, and Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition. Half of the multiple-award winning podcast Ken and Robin Talk About Stuff, he lives in Chicago with two cats and his wife, Sheila.Bill HolbrookBill Holbrook is the creator of three daily comic strips: On the Fastrack seen through the eyes of Dethany, the corporate Goth. Safe Havens is a science fiction fantasy set in a genetics lab. In 1995 he began a strip called Kevin & Kell, the internet’s longest running daily webcomic.Steve HortonSteve Horton is the New York Times bestselling writer of Bowie: Stardust, Rayguns, & Moonage Daydreams, which won two Eisners for art and coloring.Tini HowardTini Howard is a comic book writer and swamp witch from the Carolina Wilds. Currently, she writes Euthanauts, Assassinistas (with Gilbert Hernandez), and Hack/Slash: Resurrection, with occasional stories for two of her favorite things: Rick and Morty and WWE. Previous work includes Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink and The Skeptics.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 45 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Megan HutchisonMegan Hutchison is an illustrator of Rockstars for Image, co-creator and illustrator of An Aurora Grimeon Story: Will O’ the Wisp for Archaia, and is debuting OGN Vesna. In addition, she is a cover artist for Boom!, Valiant, and Black Mask.Steve JacksonSteve Jackson has been designing games for 45 years and has no plans to stop. His creations include Munchkin, Illuminati, the GURPS and The Fantasy Trip roleplaying systems, Ogre, Car Wars, and Zombie Dice. By the time you read this, he expects to live in Atlanta.Georges JeantyGeorges Jeanty is an Eisner winner and NY Times bestselling artist for the critically acclaimed Buffy the Vampire Slayer. His art can be seen at Marvel on Xtinction, Captain America, and Star Wars:The High Republic. He is currently working on Disney’s Star Wars: The Mandalorian.Paul JenkinsPaul Jenkins has been creating, writing, and building franchises for over 30 years in the graphic novel, film, and video game industries. Over the last two decades Jenkins has been instrumental in the creation and implementation of literally hundreds of world-renowned, recognizable entertainment icons.Les JohnsonLes Johnson is a physicist, author, and chief technologist at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. His recent books include Crisis at Proxima (Baen), A Traveler’s Guide to the Stars (Princeton University Press), and the forthcoming Pluto: The Dark World (completing Ben Bova’s Grand Tour series, Tor).Dave “The Reverend” JohnsonDave “The Reverend” Johnson is a comic book artist best known for his work on the covers for the title 100 Bullets.Dan JolleyDan Jolley has written comic books, media tie-in novels, original novels, video games, TV pilots, and dramatic podcasts for DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Harper-Collins, Simon & Shuster, Activision-Blizzard, Ubisoft, and Sega. He wrote the main story for the world-wide bestselling game Dying Light.Cissy JonesCissy Jones is an award winning actress best known for her BAFTA Award winning performance in 2016’s indie game darling Firewatch, as Lilith Clawthorne in Disney’s The Owl House, and nine separate characters in Telltale’s The Walking Dead: The Game series, including Katjaa, Jolene, and Norma.Catherine Lee JonesCatherine Jones owns a costume making company based out of Atlanta, GA. Her shop works primarily with the tv, film, and video game industry. Jones’s shop specializes in sewing leather, creating knitwear, repairing sewing machines, and 3D modeling for garments.Omega JonesOmega Jones is an actor, tabletop GM, designer, streamer, and host. He has worked with companies including Wizards of the Coast and World of Darkness and created the theme song for Critter Hug, a Critical Role talk show. Recent credits include Heroes’ Feast and Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!Richard KadreyRichard Kadrey is the NYT bestselling author of the Sandman Slim series, which was included in Amazon’s 100 Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read in a Lifetime. He has been nominated for the Locus and BSFA awards, appeared in Year’s Best Horror, and written for comics, film, and games.Liana KangasLiana Kangas, comic artist and writer, has worked on titles such as Star Wars Adventures, RAZORBLADES, Tyranny Rex & Future Shocks, Joan Jett, Blondie & RZA, with many more announcements to come. They have drawn original titles for TRVE KVLT, She Said Destroy, and co-wrote Seeds of Eden.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 46 DragonCon.orgBill KeelAstronomer Bill Keel is the author of The Sky at Einstein’s Feet and The Road to Galaxy Formation. He hosts overnight live astronomy sessions and has spoken on cosmology, extrasolar planets, citizen discovery in astronomy, science in the Firefly and Avatar universes, spy satellites, and astronomical tourism.Jason KeithJason Keith is an Eisner Award nominated color artist, who for the past 15 years has colored exclusively for Marvel Comics. Credits include The Avengers, Hulk, Wolverine, Amazing Spider-Man, Mighty Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ghost Rider, Ultimate Avengers, Star Wars, and Darth Vader.Sherrilyn KenyonDefying odds is what #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. She has placed more than 80 novels on the NYT list in all formats and genres. With more than 70 million books in print, her series include: Dark-Hunters®, Chronicles of Nick®, Deadman’s Cross™, and The League®.Michael KingstonKingston began his career by selling his comics out of his backpack at wrestling shows. Headlocked Comics is now the premier brand for wrestling comics featuring collaborations with the biggest names in wrestling. Credits include Tales from the Road, Vampiro: Rockabilly Apocalypse, Friday Night Bigfoot, and the licensed WWE comic.Nancy KnightNancy Knight authored novels, short stories, produced plays, film scripts, and edited anthologies. She served as director of Writers’ Track for 26 years. She was awarded the Hank Reinhardt Award. Georgia Romance Writers named an award after her for mentoring writers. She received the Polaris lifetime achievement from Falstaff Books.Gini KochGini Koch writes the fast, fresh, and funny Alien/Katherine “Kitty” Katt series for DAW Books, as well as many other novels, novellas, novelettes, and short stories in all the genres and under a variety of pen names, including G.J. Koch, Anita Ensal, Jemma Chase, A.E. Stanton, and J.C. Koch.Mary Robinette KowalMary Robinette Kowal is the author of The Spare Man, Ghost Talkers, The Glamourist Histories series, and the Lady Astronaut Universe. She is a four-time Hugo Award winner and part of the award winning podcast Writing Excuses. Her fiction appears in Uncanny, Tor.com, and Asimov’s.Mike KunkelMike Kunkel is a cartoonist known, among other things, for his work on Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! and for his creator-owned Herobear and the Kid, for which he has won two Eisner awards.Craig KyleComic book writer, film producer, and media creator Craig Kyle is best known for his work with Marvel Comics, including X-Men: Evolution (co-creating the character X-23), New X-Men, and X-Force. Kyle produced and wrote various Marvel animated films, including Hulk Vs. and Planet Hulk, and co-wrote the screenplay for Thor: Ragnarok.Alec LachmanAlec Lachman, aka AlecTheBard, is a professional game master, TTRPG designer, and content creator with 400K followers across platforms. A celebrity DM for D3atSea and D&D in a Castle, Lachman crafts unforgettable adventures while engaging a vast online audience.Cheralyn LambethCheralyn “Cher” Lambeth is a professional costume, prop, and puppet builder, whose work includes films (The Muppet Christmas Carol, The Hunger Games), television (Dinosaurs!, Homeland), live properties (Star Trek: The Experience, Avenue Q), video games (Fortnite: Battle Royale), and books (Haunted Theaters of the Carolinas, Introduction to Puppetry Arts).Who to See: Featured Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 47 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Eloy LasantaEloy Lasanta is an RPG creator (i.e. Part-Time Gods 2E, Pip System). He has also contributed to other TTRPGs like the Firefly RPG, Into the Motherlands, and video games like Subterrain: Mines of Titan and Dream Tactics. Lasanta has undoubtedly left his mark on the tabletop and video game industry.Riki LecoteyRiddle is an internationally recognized cosplayer from Canada who has been cosplaying for 20+ years. While she continues to cosplay, she has transferred the skills she learned from cosplay to working 30+ films for Marvel, DC, and some of Netflix’s biggest shows such as Cobra Kai and Stranger things.Mindy LeeMindy Lee has an extensive and varied career in the entertainment industry. From video games to animation and beyond, she brings her experience and talent to the world of comics – recently as the co-creator and artist of Bounty, and the artist of Crimson Lotus, both published by Dark Horse Comics.Creees LeeCreees Lee is a variant cover artist and is the interior artist for Black Mask’s Lab Raider. He has worked for Image, Dynamite, and Chapterhouse Comics.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 48 DragonCon.orgLinda Lessmann ReinholdLinda Lessmann Reinhold, with Barry Windsor-Smith, formed The Gorblimey Press in 1974. She was staff colorist at Marvel Comics New York offices in the mid 1970’s. In the 1980’s-90’s, a colorist at First Comics and Marvel Comics. Today she often assists her husband, Bill Reinhold, on various comic projects.Scott LobdellScott Lobdell is an American comic book writer and screenwriter known for his work on numerous X-Men series for Marvel Comics, various DC Comics (Teen Titans, Superman), and comics for other publishers, including the Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers series by Papercutz or Fathom by Aspen MLT.Leighann LordLeighann Lord is a stand-up comedian who has performed at Dragon Con. She is the author of Dict Jokes and Real Women Do it Standing Up. Lord has also been a co-host on StarTalkRadio, with Neil de Grasse Tyson. She has been on Comedy Central, HBO, and Showtime.Comfort LoveComfort and Adam are a creative duo who both write, draw, and design. They are the creators of The Uniques and Rainbow in the Dark. They also wrote a massive how-to book for Random House called The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics.Ant LuciaVery few alternate visions of established characters have captured the imaginations of fandom like the DC Comics Bombshells. When Ant Lucia unveiled his designs for such characters as Wonder Woman, Batwoman, Harley Quinn, and the rest in the series the popularity exploded!Erin MacdonaldErin Macdonald, PhD is known for her work as the Star Trek franchise science advisor. In addition, she is a writer, speaker, producer, voice actor, and has written on Star Trek: Adventures, a baby board book Star Trek: My First Book of Space, and has voiced her own character.David MackDavid Mack is an Emmy nominated, New York Times bestselling author and artist of Kabuki, writer of Daredevil, cover artist of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, Jessica Jones, and Fight Club 2. He is the artist on Jessica Jones Netflix opening titles and Captain America: The Winter Soldier film titles.Mari MancusiMari Mancusi is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 30 sci-fi/fantasy books for kids, teens, and adults, including many Disney tie-in books.Brianna MarieBrianna Marie is the co-producer, co-creative lead, and all-around scheduling manager of Dungeons and Randomness, an actual-play podcast driven by player choices. The podcast has been going strong for over a decade, and the community is her favorite part.Gail Z MartinGail Z. Martin writes urban fantasy, epic fantasy, steampunk, and more. Urban fantasy series include Deadly Curiosities and Night Vigil. Epic fantasy series include Darkhurst, Chronicles of the Necromancer, The Fallen Kings Cycle, The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, and Assassins of Landria.Jason MasseyStarting Dungeons and Randomness 13 years ago, Jason has been a professional dungeon master since then. He has hosted hundreds of sessions of D&D and many other tabletop games.Eddie McClintockEddie McClintock starred for five years on Syfy network’s Warehouse 13. He appeared in a recurring role on Bones, as well as MacGyver, Supergirl, Agents of Shield, Backstrom, and Modern Family.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 49 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Mark McDonaghMark McDonagh is a physicist and retired Navy submarine force Captain who has been running the National Security Decision Making Game since 1990. He lectures on emerging technology, modern weapons, geopolitical topics, and military history with expertise in the American Revolution, WWII, the Cold War, and history of submarine warfare.Clint McElroyClint McElroy is a podcaster, comic book writer, and former radio personality known for The Adventure Zone, a role-playing podcast. He is also a four-time New York Times bestselling author for The Adventure Zone graphic novels and recently released the book, Goldie’s Guide to Grandchilding, all from First Second.Travis McElroyTravis McElroy is a podcaster, actor, producer, humorist, and four-time New York Times bestselling author known for The Adventure Zone; My Brother, My Brother and Me; and Shmanners.Griffin McElroyGriffin McElroy is a podcaster, four-time New York Times bestselling author, and actor known for The Adventure Zone, Wonderful!, and My Brother, My Brother and Me.Justin McElroyJustin McElroy is a podcaster, four-time New York Times bestselling author, and actor known for The Adventure Zone and My Brother, My Brother and Me.Amy MebbersonComic artist and toy designer for Disney and Hasbro. Best known for Disney Princess and My LittlePony comics. Also the creator of viral Disney fancomic Pocket Princesses.Mark MeerMark Meer is known for his work on Bioware’s Mass Effect trilogy, voicing Commander Shepard, Blasto, the Vorcha, and Niftu Cal. Other voice credits include the Baldur’s Gate and Dragon Age series, Hinterland Studio’s The Long Dark, ChaosForge’s Jupiter Hell, Beamdog’s MythForce, and Starro the Conquerer in WB Games’ Gotham Knights.Travis Scott MerrillTravis Scott Merrill currently works as a specialty costumer and break down artist with IATSE local 479. He has worked on some of the biggest budget movies in the world. You can see his art in professional theater, television, and blockbuster movies.Jason MetcalfJason Metcalf is a comic book artist known for his dynamic linework and detailed illustrations. With credits at publishers like DC, IDW, Valiant, and Zenescope, he has brought iconic characters to life. His work blends classic and modern styles, making him a sought-after talent for covers, interiors, and concept art.Jonboy MeyersJonboy Meyers is an illustrator, cover artist, concept designer, world builder, sequential artist, and creator for toys, animation, video games, comic books, and film. Projects include League of Legends for Riot Games, Star Wars Concept/Ideation for Hasbro, Spawn for Image/Todd McFarlane, Teen Titans for DC, and Inhumans with Marvel.John Jackson MillerJohn Jackson Miller is a New York Times bestselling author of novels and comics for Star Wars, Star Trek, Batman, Battlestar Galactica, and Marvel. His new novel tying into the Tim Burton Batman movies, Batman: Revolution, releases in 2025 from Random House Worlds.Andrea Lorenzo MolinariAndrea Lorenzo Molinari, Ph.D. is co-writer of The Shepherd graphic novel series. Molinari is editorial director for Scout Comics and was submissions editor/editor for Caliber Comics, an editor for Amigo Comics, and has edited books published by Action Lab Entertainment, Behemoth, Second Sight, Cosmic Times, and New Friday Comics.Mikal MosleyMikal Mosley is an avid convention goer and costume designer. He has presented at several major conventions over the past 10 years, such as Dragon Con, MomoCon, and San Diego Comic Con. His professional costume credits include building costumes for the WWE, NFL, and various tv shows.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 50 DragonCon.orgPaul MountsPaul Mounts is an artist who has worked as a colorist on comics including Fantastic Four, Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, and Ultimates. Mounts was one of Marvel’s most prolific comic book-themed trading card colorists in the early 1990s.Mostafa Moussa25+ year professional comic book artist and multiple Inkwell Award nominee that has worked for every major publisher including: Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, Hasbro, and many others. Currently working on monthly covers for Marvel and DC Comics.Tony MoyTony Moy is an international artist known for forgotten history WWII comic The 4Forty2nd about the most decorated Japanese American regiment in US history. He creates artwork for Marvel Snaps, D&D, X-files, and more. He teaches watercolor and streams on Twitch and Paint Bros.James C MulliganJames Mulligan has been a Disney artist for over two decades, with properties featuring everything from the classics to recent favorite Frozen. His design, fine art, and gallery work includes Playboy, Coca-Cola, Fox, Dreamworks, Warner Brothers, the Chuck Jones family, Marvel, DC, Lexus, and the Elvis Presley Estate.Bobby NashBobby Nash is an award winning author, artist, and actor. He writes novels, comic books, short stories, screenplays, audio dramas, and more. Nash is a member of the International Association of Media Tie-in Writers, International Thriller Writers, and Southeastern Writers Association.NooliganHaiNaNu “nooligan” Saulque is an artist, comic creator, and graphic designer based in Sacramento, Ca. From the cartoons of his youth to films he missed by decades, from golden age comics to classic newspaper strips, you will find a creator who has immersed himself in what he loves.Jody Lynn NyeJody Lynn Nye lists her main career activity as “spoiling cats”. When not engaged in this worthy occupation, she writes fantasy and science fiction. She has published over 50 books and more than 200 stories. Nye teaches writing seminars and is coordinating judge for the Writers of the Future Contest.Kurt OpsahlKurt Opsahl is associate general counsel for cybersecurity and civil liberties policy for the Filecoin Foundation. Opsahl has worked almost 30 years on technology law and policy, representing internet startups in the dot-com boom, protecting digital rights at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and now focusing on protecting the decentralized web.JUSSCOPEJustin Orr aka “JUSSCOPE” is a concept artist and animator from Northern California. He has worked in numerous artistic fields including animation, gaming, and advertising. He has worked with companies such as Nickelodeon, MTV, Wild Brain, and TBS, and has spent time in Japan as a concept artist.Bob PendarvisBob Pendarvis has metallic prints of over 20 different illustrations taken from his Ana and Jamie books.Diana PeterfreundDiana Peterfreund is the author of over a dozen for adults, teens, and kids, including Secret Society Girl, the Killer Unicorn books, Omega City, and the Clue mysteries. Her latest YA mystery kicks off a series about a teenage detective descended from Edgar Allan Poe.Robert PicardoRobert Picardo is noted for his role as the Holographic Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, also starred as Commander Woolsey on Stargate Atlantis, making him the only actor to play regular roles on both franchises. He is also well known for his roles on China Beach and The Wonder Years.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 51 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Van Allen PlexicoVan Allen Plexico, designated a Grand Master of Pulp Literature, is best known for the Sentinels illustrated superhero novels and comics, 1960s crime novels, and The Shattering space opera universe. His White Rocket Entertainment network features video and podcast channels covering James Bond, Babylon 5, The Avengers and more.Robert PopeWith over 35 years in comics, animation, and children’s books, Robert Pope has drawn a who’s who of cartoon favorites, including the Peanuts gang, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Batman, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Johnny Bravo, and many more for DC, BOOM, IDW, Simon and Schuster, Disney Publishing, and others.Benny PowellBenny Powell is a publisher, writer, and artist most known for the hit White Widow comic and upcoming spin-off I Make Boys Cry. He is also the creator and writer for Wayward Legends, Darchon, AMPED, Duel Identity, Wayward Sons, Markiplier, and dozens more.Livio J RamondelliLivio Ramondelli’s art credits include a longtime run illustrating Transformers for IDW publishing. He also created the acclaimed original science fiction series The Kill Lock, published at the same studio. He is currently illustrating variant covers for the new era of Transformers in the Skybound/Image Comics era.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 52 DragonCon.orgNorm RapmundNorm Rapmund is an inker who made a name for himself during the early years of Image Comics. Rapmund then moved to Marvel where he worked on titles Wolverine, Fantastic Four, and Rogue. He later became known for his work with penciller Ian Churchill on Coven, Superman/Batman, and Supergirl.Trina L. RayCurrently the deputy science manager and investigation scientist for the radar instrument on NASA’s Europa Clipper Mission. She worked 20 years on Cassini-Huygens Mission to Saturn (specializing in Titan), and started her career working on Voyager. She is an active public speaker, invited to give many talks around the nation.Bill ReinholdBill Reinhold is a graduate of the American Academy of Art and has been a professional comic book artist since 1981. Over his long career he has worked for Noble Comics, First Comics, Marvel Comics, DC comics, and others. Reinhold is currently illustrating the graphic novel The Flying Column.Aaron ReynoldsAaron Reynolds is the four-time Webby award winning author of Effin’ Birds, a comic strip pairing intricate artwork with mundane daily frustrations read by over a million people every day. His first book, Effin’ Birds: A Field Guide to Identification, hit bookstores in 2019 and is a bestseller.Roy A RichardsonRoy Richardson has worked for all the major publishers. Currently, he is the inker of the new sci-fi series Captain Ginger from Ahoy Comics. He is also the inker/letter/colorist for the Mary Worth comic strip, over his wife June Brigman’s pencils.Afua RichardsonAfua Richardson is an American illustrator, author, musician, singer, songwriter, and mentor. In 2007, she made history as one of the first Indigenous Afro-American female artists to work for Marvel Comics as a penciler, inker, and colorist, earning the Nina Simone Award for artistic excellence.Corinne RobertsCorinne Roberts is an illustrator working in comics and children’s books (Bug Bites, Drawing Dragons, and the Out and About series). Her other illustration projects include the Wanderlust Deck and Dragon Calendar series.Andrew RobinsonAndrew Robinson has painted covers for all the major publishers, illustrating such titles as Batman Detective, Hawkman, Starman, Superman Rebirth, Ironman, Hydra, Star Wars, Black Panther, and The JSA. He is a multi-award winning, NY Times bestselling illustrator for his painted work on The Fifth Beatle.Naomi “Nao” RomeroNaomi Romero is a character designer for animation and illustrator for children’s literature. They have worked for DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Sesame Workshop, Illumination Studios, Hasbro, Spin Master, and more. Romero is the current artist for the new baby dragon plush for Dragon Con.Scott William RosemaScott Rosema is a comic book artist known for his work with Marvel, Archie, DC Comics, Warner Bros. Dreamworks, Disney, Hanna-Barbera, Cartoon Network, Space Ghost, Batman: The Animated Series, X-Men Adventures, Spider-Man, Jonny Quest, Scooby Doo, Looney Tunes, Dexter’s Laboratory, Dungeons & Dragons, and more.Mark RussellMark Russell is the GLAAD and Eisner Award winning writer behind comic books such as The Flintstones, Exit Stage Left: The Snagglepuss Chronicles, Second Coming, and Superman: Space Age. He lives and works in Portland, Oregon.Steve SaffelSteve Saffel edited SF, fantasy, and horror for Random House, Marvel, and Titan, with creators like Eric Flint, N.K. Jemisin, Stan Lee, Robert McGinnis, Scott Sigler, and Alex White. He has worked on Alien, Halo, Conan, Mass Effect, Spider-Man, Star Wars, and more.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 53 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Robert J. SawyerRobert J. Sawyer has won the Hugo, Nebula, and John W. Campbell Memorial awards; all for best science fiction novel of the year. The ABC TV series FlashForward was based on his Aurora Award winning novel of the same name, and he was one of the writers for that program.Gregg SchigielGregg Schigiel is the creator, author, and illustrator of the Zooperhero Universe chapter book series and Pix graphic novels. He has done character design for SpongeBob SquarePants and The Patrick Show, was a regular contributor to SpongeBob Comics, and worked as a penciller, writer, and assistant editor for Marvel Comics.Chris SchweizerCartoonist Chris Schweizer has received three Eisner Award nominations for his graphic novels series The Creeps and The Crogan Adventures, written the Pirates of the Caribbean comic series, and drawn titles like 6 Sidekicks of Trigger Keaton, Mars Attacks, and Harley Quinn: Black + White + Redder.Scott Sigler#1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler is the creator of 15 novels, six novellas, and dozens of short stories. He gives away his stories as weekly, serialized audiobooks, with over 40 million episodes downloaded.James SilvaniJames Silvani is a writer and Disney Comics artist best known for his work on Darkwing Duck. Silvani’s latest work is Pirates: A Graphic History.Cory SmithCory Smith is an American comic artist and illustrator who has worked on some of the industry’s biggest titles, such as IDW’S TMNT, Wolverine, Ghost Rider, Conan the Barbarian, Star Wars, Spider-man, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Currently, Smith is working Fantastic Four for Marvel.Dietrich O SmithDietrich Smith is an illustrator with work spanning in the field of comics for two decades. He has illustrated a variety of stories involving iconic characters such as Superman, Spiderman, Shaft, Army of Darkness, League of Legends, and a bevy of others.Anne SowardsAnne Sowards is an executive editor at Penguin Random House, where she primarily acquires and edits fantasy and speculative fiction for the Ace and Berkley imprints. The talented authors she works with include New York Times bestsellers Patricia Briggs, Jim Butcher, Kim Harrison, and Louis Sachar.Michael A. StackpoleMichael A. Stackpole is an award winning novelist, game designer, computer game designer, podcaster, editor, screenwriter, and graphic novelist.T. Alexander StangroomT. Alexander Stangroom is chief operations officer at the ENNIE award winning TTRPG publisher Kobold Press. Stangroom is a TTRPG designer whose credits include titles by Modiphius and Wizards of the Coast, as well as a professional GM with over two decades of experience.Kim SteadmanKim Steadman is a systems engineer working in the space industry with over 26 years of experience in spacecraft operations. Currently she is a surface mission planner for the Dragonfly Mission to Titan. She has also worked on Opportunity, Curiosity, Cassini, and Perseverance.TJ SterlingTJ Sterling is a former Marvel and DC creator that has worked in several spaces within the comic industry, as well as the indie space with his fan favorite comic company RAE Comics. Sterling is also a teacher at the Joe Kubert School of Comic and Cartoon art.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 54 DragonCon.orgS. M. StirlingS.M. Stirling was born in France in 1953 and has lived in Europe, Canada, Africa, and Santa Fe. Stirling published his first novel Snowbrother in 1984. His latest books are To Turn the Tide and The Winds of Fate from Baen, and The Lords of Creation from Arc Manor.William StoutWilliam Stout is an illustrator/film designer. He has murals at the San Diego Natural History Museum, the San Diego Zoo, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and Walt Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Fantastic Worlds – The Art of William Stout, will be followed by a box set of Stout’s comics-related art.Sorah SuhngSorah Suhng has been a contributing artist to the comic book industry since 2007. She is owner and creator of Karnal Sin and the popular Karnal Confessions series as well as the Aurora comic book series.Eric TalbotEric Talbot is a comic book writer and artist known for his work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series under Mirage Studios. He co-created the graphic novel The Melting Pot along with Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley, which was used as the basis for the film Heavy Metal 2000.Billy TanBilly Tan began his career as a penciler for Image Comics and is best known for his work on various Marvel titles, including Uncanny X-Men and New Avengers, and work for Top Cow on Tomb Raider and Tales of the Witchblade. Tan has also done extensive work on Green Lantern.Dave TangoDave Tango is a member and paranormal researcher for The Atlantic Paranormal Society based out of Rhode Island. Tango is a paranormal researcher and is best known for his role as an investigator for the hit television series Ghost Hunters and Ghost Nation.Lauren ThomanLauren Thoman is the author of the speculative mysteries I’ll Stop the World and You Shouldn’t Be Here. She lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two children.Adam Bryce ThomasAdam Bryce Thomas is a comic artist and illustrator, most notably for IDW’s Sonic the Hedgehog, DC’s recent Sonic/ Justice League crossover, and many other titles.Zoe ThorogoodZoe Thorogood is a comic creator and concept artist from the UK. She is best known for her award winning creator owned books The Impending Blindness of Billie Scott and It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth, which she has both written and drawn.Eric TrueheartEric Trueheart is best known for writing on Nickelodeon’s heartwarming cult classic Invader ZIM.James W TyndallJames W Tyndall is a Canadian - American comic book artist that has had the honor of working on covers for various titles including Deadpool, X-Men, Aliens, G.I. Joe, Transformers, The Boys, Witchblade, Vampirella, Lady Death, My Little Pony, TMNT, Archie, Grimm Fairy Tales, Red Sonja, Godzilla, and Danger Girl.Chris UmingaChristopher Uminga is a Connecticut based painter and illustrator. He has spent the last 10 years developing a unique style that blends together creepy and cute. You can find the influences of classic movies, Saturday morning cartoons, graffiti, and low brow/outsider art in his work.Uploads of FunUploads of Fun is known for their off-beat family comedy videos. Their mission is to build a community for all people through laughter. With an audience of over 11 million across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, Uploads of Fun shows the world that fun is a language we all speak!Who to See: Featured Guests

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Dragon Con 2025 56 DragonCon.orgToma VagnerToma Vagner is an award winning NYC-based artist and illustrator. Vagner is known for creating tour visuals for Harry Styles worldwide tour in 2018, as well as her series of illustrations Disorders. Clients include Google, The New York Times, Bloomberg, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, LUSH, Red Bull, and others.Keyla ValerioKeyla Valerio is a Puerto Rican-Dominican artist. Her journey began in 2016 with Source Point Press, before expanding into cover art in 2021. Her illustrative credits include Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Unlimited, Power Rangers Prime, Stranger Things, White Boat, Vicarious, and Rise/Cult of Dracula.Carl J VarnadoCarl Varnado is a narrative designer, educator, and creative director. His work includes Need for Speed: Unbound, Dragon Age: Veilguard, Street Fighter 6, and Wylde Flowers. Varnado is the founder of the Black in Gaming Awards and is one of the creators of Knarrative.com, a premium educational African centered portal.Dexter VinesNative Atlantan Dexter Vines is one of comics’ most prolific and well respected artists/inkers with over 25 years of experience. Vines has worked for almost every major comic publisher, including Superman/Batman, Civil War, and Wolverine: Old Man Logan. His recent projects include Ahsoka and Mace Windu.Christian WaggonerChristian Waggoner is known worldwide for his Star Wars Reflection series paintings. He has been working with Lucasfilm over 12 years. His uniquely enhanced, photo-realistic style makes viewers wonder how he achieves such detail with a mere brush and canvas.B. Dave WaltersB. Dave Walters is best known as host and DM of Invitation to Party on G4 TV, and DM for the cast of Stranger Things on Netflix Geeked. He is a contributor to the Marvel Multiverse RPG: The Cataclysm of Kang, and X-men Expansion, Dungeons & Dragons, and Vampire: The Masquerade.Garrett WangGarrett Wang is best known for his role as Ensign Harry Kim on Star Trek: Voyager. Wang’s other work includes Star Trek: Of Gods and Men, Into the West, Demon Island, Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force (game), The Auteur Theory, Hundred Percent, Ivory Tower, Angry Cafe, and Flesh Suitcase.Jean Marie WardJean Marie Ward writes fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between. Her credits include a multi-award nominated novel, numerous short stories, and two popular art books. The former editor of CrescentBlues.com, she is the author interviewer for BookBale.com and a frequent contributor to the online convention ConTinual. Learn more at JeanMarieWard.com.Jeff WardJeff Ward is an actor and theatre director. He is best known for his role as Deke Shaw in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Buggy the Clown in One Piece. He also played Roy Hardaway in the Netflix miniseries Brand New Cherry Flavor and Seth Marlowe in Channel Zero: No-End House.Michael WatkinsCEO and EIC of Highburn Studios, Michael Watkins is a creator and illustrator with over 20 years experience in the comics industry. He is known as creator of Guardians and for his work on Transformers and Sonic the Hedgehog. Additionally, he is also a voice actor and avid martial artist.Toni WeisskopfToni Weisskopf has been the publisher of Baen Books since 2006. Weisskopf has been a guest speaker at many writers workshops and science fiction conventions across the country. She is also interested in space science and serves on the Board of Advisors of the Interstellar Research Group.Dai-Shihan Roy WilkinsonDai-Shihan Roy Wilkinson has been training in Ninjutsu for over 40 years, and is one of the most senior master instructors of this art in the western world. He is ranked Judan Kugyo and is chief instructor of the Atlanta Bujinkan Dojo, the original Ninjutsu dojo in the Western Hemisphere.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Atlanta, Georgia 57 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Skip WilliamsSkip Williams hails from Lake Geneva, also the birthplace of the D&D game. In a 40 year career in tabletop gaming, Williams has accumulated many credits, including Gen Con, Dragon magazine, the RPGA Network, Polyhedron newsine, and four versions of the D&D game, the Planescape, Greyhawk, Ravenloft, Dragonlance worlds.Marcusthevisual WilliamsStationed in Atlanta Ga, he spends most of his time toiling away late nights on everything from illustrating comic art, fan art, children’s books, to random character commissions. He is excited about the direction of his comic properties, and looks forward to creating more forms of visual entertainment and stories.Keith WilliamsKeith Williams, comic book inker. Assistant editor of Spider-Man group of books. As an inker, he has worked for Marvel, DC, King Features Syndicate, Valiant, Dark Horse, Avatar Press, Moonstone, and now Power Comics, inc., A Kid and a Comic, and Green Archer Comics.Robert WilsonRobert Wilson IV is a comic artist and illustrator living in Dallas, TX. He is the co-creator and artist of Heartthrob at Oni Press with writer Christopher Sebela and colorist Nick Filardi. He also co-created Knuckleheads at IDW / Monkeybrain with Brian Winkeler and Like A Virus with Ken Lowery.Who to See: Featured Guests

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Who to See: Featured GuestsDragon Con 2025 58 DragonCon.orgAdam WithersComfort and Adam are a creative duo who both write, draw, and design. They are the creators of The Uniques and Rainbow in the Dark. They also wrote a massive how-to book for Random House called The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing Comics.Alyssa WongAlyssa Wong is a Nebula, GLAAD, and World Fantasy Award winning writer best known for their comic work at Marvel and DC. Wong’s comic credits include Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, Deadpool, Spirit World, Psylocke, and Captain Marvel. They most recently released their first prose novel, Star Wars: Espace from Valo.Derek YanigerDerek Yaniger is a toothless hillbilly that has got a way long history of scratchin’ out art for lots of king-sized bigwigs like Marvel Comics and Cartoon Network. But nowadays he strictly digs the gigs that let him beat his own bongos.Thomas ZahlerThom Zahler is a comic creator who created the Cupid’s Arrows and Warning Label webtoons and Love and Capes and Time and Vine. His latest is The Ghost Whiskerers for Storm King, about cats that see ghosts. He also works for My Little Pony and is drawing Rocketship’s Angry Birds.Timothy ZahnTimothy Zahn is the author of 16 Star Wars novels, the Cobra, Quadrail, Sibyl’s War, and Dragonback series, Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil, The Icarus Twin, The Icarus Job, and A Call to Insurrection (with David Weber and Thomas Pope). Upcoming books: The Icarus Changeling and The Icarus Needle.Charles ZambranoCharles Zambrano is a Emmy award winning multifaceted artist specializing in make up face paint, body paint special effects for live events, television, and film. Zambrano partakes in cosplaying through aspects of creating face and body paint looks for other performers and cosplayers as well.Jim ZubJim Zub is a writer, artist, and art instructor who has worked for a wide array of publishing, movie, and video game clients, including Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, Capcom, Hasbro, Cartoon Network, and Bandai-Namco. He also teaches drawing and storytelling courses in Seneca College’s award winning animation program.Chrissie Zullo UmingaChrissie Zullo Uminga is a Connecticut-based illustrator and a full-time drawing machine. She has worked for Marvel, DC, and Lucasfilm to name a few, primarily in comic book illustration. Known for her variant covers, some titles Chrissie has worked on include X-Men, Marvel Mutts, Deadpool: Petpool, and Amazing Spider-Man.

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Dragon Con 2025 60 DragonCon.orgBrent AbellBrent Abell has written or co-written over 13 books and has been featured in over 30 publications. Brent has a screenplay currently in development and recently launched his travel website.Mary AbreuMary Abreu is a film and television costume fabricator with IATSE Local 479, with credits on a variety of big-budget, indie, and streaming productions, and has authored several books.Stephen AdamsStephen Adams is the host of the podcasts Horseshoes and Hand Grenades and Those Were The Days, and is a founder of the 2Dorks network of podcasts and live streams.Becky AlbertalliBecky Albertalli is the award winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of YA fiction, including Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Imogen, Obviously, and Amelia, If Only.Jer Luke AlfordJer Alford owns Mini-Komix, plus writes, edits, and publishes comics. He founded the Atlanime anime club and does reviews for Anime Anyway plus Obscure OVAs fanzine, also Stupid Comics.Ayla AlmeeAyla Almee is co-director of Antipode Geek Bellydance. Almee has entertained thousands with stage productions, and workshops on modern and traditional Silk Road culture: cuisine, fashion, and dance.amberthysts cosplayAmber Satterfield works in her spare time as a professional character entertainer. For the past few years, she has portrayed Bluey and organized the Character Encounter for the Kids Track!Jess L. M. AndersonJess L. M. Anderson is a content creator with over two million followers and the author behind the fantasy series The Source Keepers.Stephanie AndersonStephanie Anderson is a professional artist with more than a decade of expertise in theatrical and special effects make-up. Her work has been featured in films, television, and music videos.AnEternalEnigmaAnEternalEnigma is a long-time, successful gaming personality on the Internet. Starting as an original JustinTV streamer since August 2011, Enigma has now been a Twitch Partner for eight years.Corey ApplegateCorey Applegate is actively involved in a wide variety of fandoms including Star Wars, Wheel of Time, sewing, D&D, fantasy literature, history, travel, and Disney.Dr. April ArmesApril Armes is a microbial ecologist bridging the sectors of microbiology and systems ecology. She pits microbe against microbe in large battle royal experiments that inform predictive models.AshSaidHiAsh is the queen of retro gaming. Think of her content’s vibe as the Mr. Rogers of retro built for adults to reminisce in a familiar and comforting setting.Davis AshuraDavis Ashura is the award winning author of four bestselling epic fantasy series, The Castes and the OutCastes, The Chronicles of William Wilde, Instrument of Omens, and The Eternal Ephemera.aSwanNamedEmilyEmily Swan is an artist and youth voices manager for a PBS affiliate, showrunner of Doodle Crew, co-host of Sketching Shakespeare!, and a contributor to many podcasts and twitch streams.Jotham R Austin, IIJotham Austin, II, Ph.D., is a research scientist at The University of Chicago and sci-fi author. He wrote Will You Still Love Me If I Become Someone Else? and Lives Matter.Kevin BachelderKevin Bachelder’s podcasts have won four Parsec Awards in the Best Fan Podcast category. He also leads the Dragon Con Newbies group, which puts on events to help new attendees.Michael BaileyMichael Bailey has been a podcaster since 2007, when he launched his first show Views From The Longbox. He has hosted or co-hosted a number of podcasts over the years.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Atlanta, Georgia 61 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Sam BaltrusisSam Baltrusis, author of Ghosts of Salem and featured in The Curse of Lizzie Borden shock doc, has penned 18 paranormal-themed books.Griffin BarberGriffin has written stories across the SF&F field and has recently become an editor at Baen Books, producing the Baen Free Radio Hour.Paul BarrettPaul Barrett is an author, script supervisor, and film producer. He has seven novels in print and produced two motion pictures and two documentaries.Randyn BartholomewRandyn Bartholomew won the grand prize in the 2025 Writers of the Future contest, and was published in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 41.Aretta BaumgartnerAretta Baumgartner has been a professional puppeteer since 1992 and has served multiple terms as President of Puppeteers of America and as Education Director at Atlanta’s Center for Puppetry Arts.Elizabeth BearElizabeth Bear is the Hugo, Sturgeon, Locus, and Astounding Award winning author of over 30 novels and more than 100 short stories.Davey BeauchampDavey Beauchamp is a librarian and a freelance artist with a variety of different companies including the BBC, BBCA, Penguin UK, Falstaff Books, Tavern Publishing, and more.Leigh Bennett-ConnerLeigh is the co-host of 50 Days of Dragon Con podcast. She is the one with questions, makes double - or triple - entendres without meaning to, and then gets embarrassed.Jamie BernsteinJamie Bernstein is a data scientist who specializes in building statistical models and the co-host of EnterpriseSplaining, a comedy podcast about Star Trek: Enterprise.Kaitlin BevisKaitlin Bevis is the author of the Daughters of Zeus series. She has also written a young adult horror novel called Blood and Other Matter and several short stories.April BillingsleyAward winning actress seen in Resurrection, Last Vegas, The Dark Red, Will Trent, A Man in Full, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and upcoming films Elijah Peel and The Juggler.Faydra BlackFaydra Black is a content creator, community builder, and frequent convention moderator/panelist. She is involved with several organizations helping to enrich the livestream community, including Stream Atlanta & Momocon.Judy BlackJudy Black is a writer who makes her home in Atlanta. She loves games, books, cats, things with caffeine, and is an Ennie-nominated writer of Dungeons and Dragons modules.J.D. BlackroseJ.D. Blackrose writes The Summoner’s Mark series for Bell Bridge Books. She has published The Soul Wars, The Devil’s Been Busy, and the Zombie Cosmetologist novellas through Falstaff Books.Jennifer BlackstreamJennifer Blackstream is a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and fantasy romance. She is amazed to have made a writing career out of a master’s degree in psychology.Bobby BlackwolfBobby Blackwolf is the co-owner of the VOG (Voice of Geeks) podcast network and Twitch channel, and has hosted a live internet show and podcast about video games since 2005.Brandy BlantonBrandy Blanton is an academic known for combining popular culture with current events. As a terrorism expert, she loves to help people learn about preparing for emergencies.Charles E. BlueCharles Blue is a science writer and science communicator focusing on astronomy, astrophysics, engineering, and geophysics. David BoopDavid Boop is an author, editor, and screenwriter. His novels include sci-fi/noir, weird western, and dark fantasy. He has written for Predator, The Green Hornet, Kolchak, Shadowrun, and Veronica Mars.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 62 DragonCon.orgJon BoutelleJon Boutelle co-hosts and produces 50 Days of Dragon Con. He can also be found on Need Coffee’s Weekend Justice and The Unique Geek.Jay BoyceWinner of the 2019 Warriors and Wizards award for best new LitRPG author, Jay Boyce is the bestselling author of A Touch of Power and Rise of the Mystic Mage series.Brad BradleyRobert “Brad” Bradley is a former industrial chemist, utilizing these skills in the pursuit of the “paranormal”, and is the research director for Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation (CPRI).Mark BraughtMark Braught is an award winning artist that notably created the full-color scenic art for the merchandising of Warner Brothers Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.Jonathan BrazeeJonathan Brazee is a retired Marine colonel, a full-time hybrid writer, and a USA Today bestseller. He is the current Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association’s CFO.Bill BridgesBill Bridges is a writer and game designer most known for developing White Wolf’s World of Darkness horror RPG setting and the Fading Suns science-fiction universe.Bethany BrookshireBethany Brookshire is an award winning science writer and former neuroscientist. She is the author of the book Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains.Matthew J. BrownMatthew Brown, PhD, is a scholar of comics and pop culture. He is co-editor of More Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods and has organized panels at Dragon Con.Alex BrownAlex Brown is a two-time Locus Award finalist, and a queer, biracial Filipino American YA horror-comedy writer who loves rooting for the final girl—especially if she’s a monster.Rachel A. BruneRachel A. Brune is an Army veteran, former military journalist, novelist, and editor of the creepy and macabre. She is the senior editor of Falstaff Books’s new horror imprint, Falstaff Dread.Doug BurbeyDoug Burbey is the author of the Blood War military urban fantasy series. In addition to writing, he is a DoD program manager for advanced military technology development efforts.Raychelle BurksDr. Raychelle Burks is a forensic chemist by day, a true crime writer at night, and a fandom scientist 24/7.Andrew BurnAndrew Burn is an award winning film director known for the sci-fi indie blockbuster Venus Effect and has worked on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, MacGyver, and more.Tyra BurtonTyra Burton is the host and producer of the Geek Meets Social podcast. She writes sci-fi romance, cozy fantasy, and digital marketing books. Burton also co-hosts the Be Awesome Together livestream.Darin M. BushDarin M. Bush is an award winning science-fiction and fantasy short-story author. He is the founder and executive producer of Tables of Content, a virtual sci-fi convention.James J. ButcherJames J. Butcher is a new urban fantasy writer and author of Dead Man’s Hand, the first book in The Unorthodox Chronicles series. He is the son of Jim Butcher.D.J. ButlerD.J. (Dave) Butler has been a lawyer, a consultant, a corporate trainer, and a registered investment banking representative, and he is now a senior editor for Ark Press.Kevin CaffertyKevin Cafferty is an Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker, head of brand and creative at a Fortune 500 company, DJ, and podcaster.Ryan CahillRyan Cahill is the award winning author of the bestselling epic fantasy series The Bound and the Broken.

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Atlanta, Georgia 63 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Jessica CailFeatured on NOVA’s Secret Life of Scientists for her dual life as psychopharmacologist and stuntwoman, Dr. Cail serves as science advisor for Hollywood; including projects for Marvel, Disney, and Netflix.Jez CajiaoJez Cajiao traded welding for wordsmithing during lockdown, forging bestselling LitRPG epics like UnderVerse and Rise of Mankind. Cajiao crafts dark fantasy worlds where heroes level up through brutal battles.Barrett S CaldwellBarrett S. Caldwell, PhD is professor of industrial engineering, aeronautics, and astronautics at Purdue. His PhD is in social psychology (UC Davis) with BS degrees in aero/astro and humanities (MIT).R. E. CarrR.E. Carr is the award winning author of the Rules Undying series, as well as exploring horror comedy and science fiction over her 20+ year book career.Raymond Daniel CarrRaymond Carr is a regular Jim Henson Company puppeteer. He puppeteered on Nick Jr.’s LazyTown, Crank Yankers, Netflix’s Eric, and various projects for Adult Swim, including Smiling Friends.Alison CarrierAlison Carrier is a design director at Scopely, building an AdventureCraft AAA MMO. As a seasoned developer, she has worked on Star Wars: Hunters, Halo Infinite, and other titles.Wendy CarsonWendy Carson, founder of the Chattanooga Vintage Dancers, teaches sewing, hair and makeup, dance, history, and etiquette workshops from the late 1700’s to the 1960’s.Nat CassidyNat Cassidy is the author of acclaimed horror novels including Mary, Nestlings, and When the Wolf Comes Home, and numerous off-off-Broadway plays.CathalsonCathalson is an American author and screenwriter of over 50 publications. He is a fiction developer for Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and AntiMatter Games.Jamie ChambersJamie Chambers is a tabletop game designer, podcaster, and the creator of the Cortex System RPG. His work on tabletop games including Serenity, Battlestar Galactica, Supernatural, and Dragonlance.Robert ChapinRobert Chapin is a visual effects artist, fight choreographer, actor, writer, and director. He wrote and starred in Ring of Steel and The Hunted.Michael ChatfieldMichael Chatfield is an international bestselling author of sci-fi, fantasy, and LitRPG. With over three million books sold, Chatfield is story director for an upcoming FPS video game.Marc A ChildsLaunched in 2024, Back to Pop Podcast is a professionally produced show dedicated to preserving pop culture through in-depth interviews with industry veterans from TV, film, animation, and comics.Paige L. ChristiePaige L. Christie is best known for the Legacies of Arnan epic fantasy series. Her work can also be found in Galactic Stew, Witches, Warriors, and Wise Women, and more.Crystal ClevelandCrystal Cleveland is an award winning actress, model, YouTuber, podcaster, and horror film aficionado. She has been a co-host with Decades of Horror: 1980’s for the past six years.Pamela ColePamela Cole is a costumier who graduated from Goodman Theater in Chicago over 50 years ago and continues to work with dance, opera, movies, museums, reenactors, in the Atlanta area.Gerald L. ColemanGerald L. Coleman is a philosopher, theologian, poet, science fiction and fantasy author, has a master’s degree in Theology, and is a co-founder of the Affrilachian Poets.Aaron D ColgroveAaron Colgrove has been a member of the Center for Paranormal Research and Investigation since 2020. Colgrove has 12 years of experience as a computational archaeologist.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 64 DragonCon.orgJoshua ColwellDr. Joshua Colwell is associate dean of the College of Sciences and Pegasus professor of physics at the University of Central Florida. He hosts Walkabout the Galaxy, the fun astronomy podcast.Joe ComptonJoe Compton is an author, an indie filmmaker/producer on over 40 TV and film productions in five different countries, and a script doctor/consultant in Hollywood.Ryan A ConsellRyan Consell is an engineering professor, costumer, prop maker, and author with particular expertise in engineering science with research focused on composite materials and bicycle destruction.Sophia CordeSophia Corde is a marine biologist and social scientist studying marine mammals in the Gulf of Mexico. She has studied manatees, African elephants, marine iguanas, and green sea turtles.Jason CordovaBestselling author Jason Cordova was a finalist for both the John W. Campbell Award and Dragon Award, and the author of Mountain of Fire (Baen Books) and 20+ other novels.Scott R CramtonFounder of The Murder Mystery Company, the first immersive theater to ever get a deal on Shark Tank. Scott Cramton’s immersive theaters performed over 8,500 shows in 2024 alone.Tom CravensThomas Cravens is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Kansas. His degrees are in physics from Stony Brook University and in astronomy from Harvard University.Ryan CrisseyThe MuscleNerdz host with the most. You have seen him on social media, with his Superman cosplays and nerd traps. Ryan Crissey is back to bring you an amazing showdown!Katie CrossKatie Cross really loves to write books, hike mountains, and eat cookies. You can find out more about her YA fantasy books at www.katiecrossbooks.comMike CrugnolaMike Crugnola can be seen on the D&D live play podcast Adventure Incorporated, on Ask the Pokedexpert, and on Twitch as a host on Swoontower Soccer and InAddition.Stephanie CrugnolaStephanie Crugnola is a chaotic-wholesome content creator specializing in Shakespeare, collaborative storytelling, soccer, marketing, and all things niche nerd.Chris CumminsChris Cummins is a writer for Archie Comics and the producer/host of Sci-Fi Explosion and Music Video Book Club, and also co-DJs American Sci-Fi Classics’ 120 Minutes Dance Party.Paul B CurrieDr. Paul Currie is a health science administrator and recovering biology and chemistry professor. He has given numerous talks on the use of pop culture in teaching.Kaycie D.Kaycie D. is an illustrator and podcaster. Her main art disciplines include comics, animation, visual development, and game art. She is the author and artist of the webcomic B-SIDE You.Laurence E DahnersAmazon bestselling Science Fiction Writer, Laurence E. Dahners, is a former orthopedic surgeon who has written over 50 books, including 18 in the popular Ell Donsaii series.Alex DamonAlex Damon is the co-creator and co-host of Star Wars Explained, a YouTube channel covering all Star Wars that has gained over 800,000 subscribers.Ron DanielsRon Daniels is a respected attorney in middle Georgia. He served as the 76th president of the Young Lawyer’s Division of the State Bar of Georgia.Jolie DarrowJolie Darrow is a writer, director, and comedic host known for Snake Oil (FOX), Stapleview, and The Wedding of Vera Drew to The People’s Joker.Veronica DashiellVeronica Dashiell is half of the husband and wife puppetry team Felt Nerdy. They have been performing at conventions and local theatres across the Southeast for over 10 years together.

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 66 DragonCon.orgKevin A DavisKevin A Davis is a fantasy author with 16 published novels in three series and one middle-grade book. The first book in his DRC Files series has won two awards.Robert DavisRobert Davis is an editor at Tor Books, where he largely acquires fantasy and science fiction. Over the last 10 years he has worked with talented authors and major franchises.Dean’s LystWalter Dean is an Atlanta-based specialty costume designer who works under the business name of Dean’s Lyst. Dean has been featured in several publications as a rising designer.Liz DeltonLiz Delton writes fantasy from epic to cozy, including her cozy fantasy steampunk series, Seasons of Soldark, and her YA fantasy series, Realm of Camellia.Ernest DempseyErnest Dempsey is a USA Today bestselling author of archaeological thrillers and urban fantasy with over 55 books published since 2011.Tyler DesjardinsTyler Desjardins is an astrophysicist at the Space Telescope Science Institute, working on NASA’s upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. His research background includes galaxies and supermassive black holes.Steffi DiemSteffi Diem, PhD in plasma physics, is a nuclear engineering professor, fusion scientist, and technical consultant for The Science & Entertainment Exchange at the U.S. National Academy of Sciences.Matt DinnimanMatt Dinniman is the author of the bestselling Dungeon Crawler Carl book and manga series.Lucienne DiverLucienne Diver is a literary agent and the author of the Vamped and Latter-Day Olympians series. She has written young adult suspense for WordFire Press and Bella Rosa Books.Beth DolgnerBeth Dolgner writes paranormal fiction and nonfiction, including the Nightmare, Arizona Paranormal Cozy Mysteries, and gives talks about Victorian death customs and Spiritualism.Elizabeth DonaldElizabeth Donald is an award winning writer of speculative fiction. She is founder of the Literary Underworld small-press cooperative, president of St. Louis Society of Professional Journalists, and teaches writing.Brian DoobBrian Doob has been a co-host of the British Invaders podcast about British television since 2007.Jason DoroughJason Dorough is the author of the epic fantasy Teshovar series, has worked as a voiceover artist for more than a decade, and is also a content creator on BookTok.Addie DoveDr. Addie Dove is a planetary scientist and professor at UCF with a passion for space and science communication. She is a cohost on the Walkabout the Galaxy podcast.Patrick DuganDugan is author of the Darkest Storm series by Falstaff Books, Stone Cold Witch, Never Steal From Dragons, The ShadowBlade Chronicles, and Watchers of Astaria series from Distracted Dragon Press.Hope DuganHope is a leadership consultant and success coach with 18+ years of experience helping people overcome limiting beliefs like perfectionism and imposter syndrome.Jordan DuncanJordan Duncan is a historian, researcher, and educator. He has been part of the Atlanta area paranormal community since 2008. He is also a podcaster and vlogger.Marc Alan EdelheitUSA Today and Amazon bestselling author Edelheit has captivated millions with his Stiger’s Tigers fantasy series. His passion for history and military seeps into his works, earning him multiple awards.KD EdwardsK.D. lives in North Carolina and writes LGBT+-positive urban fantasy for Pyr books and Audible. He is the author of a planned nine book series called The Tarot Sequence.

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Atlanta, Georgia 67 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Kevin EldridgeKevin Eldridge produces and hosts The Flopcast, a weekly pop culture comedy podcast. He is a published science fiction author, an organizer and host of skeptic events, and a comedy musician.Haileigh EnriquezHaileigh Enriquez, a Los Angeles based illustrator, found her passions for art through comic books and character design, and is a recent L. Ron Hubbard’s Illustrators of the Future winner.Jess EppsteinJess Eppstein is a former immortal hydra wrangler who spent a year putting tiny contacts on mutant mice in the dark. She now tells scientists how to do their job.Ben S EppsteinBen Eppstein is a water resources engineer, specializing in the hydraulic design of large diameter transmission systems, and an active member in existing and draft standards committees for the AWWA.Richard J EstepAppearing on numerous TV shows and the author of 36 books, Richard Estep writes and presents on topics ranging from the paranormal, true crime, history, and writing/publishing.Christine EvansChristine Evans is a Broadway wig and makeup professional. Having worked on such award winning shows as Frozen, Some Like it Hot, Suffs, Aladdin, and Moulin Rouge.Kacey Lyn EzellKacey Ezell is a retired helicopter pilot who writes multigenre speculative fiction. She is a two-time Dragon Award finalist for Best Alternate History and has written multiple bestselling novels.Todd FahnestockTodd Fahnestock is an award winning, #1 bestselling author of fantasy for all ages and winner of the New York Public Library’s Books for the Teen Age Award.Michael FalknerMichael Falkner is a writer and podcaster at Creative Criticality. He is the author of the Timestamps Project and is also one of the leaders for Dragon Con Newbies.Jim FarmerJim Farmer has programmed Out On Film, Atlanta’s LGBTQ film festival, for 17 years and the festival has become of one the most honored LGBQT film festivals in the world.Richard FierceRichard Fierce is an award winning fantasy author of over 40 books and is best known for his fantasy series Dragon Riders of Osnen.Emily A FinkeA forensic anthropologist by training, but a science communicator by passion, Emily Finke has spent the past 20 years teaching in museums, nature centers, pubs, conventions, and more.Scott FlemingDr. Scott W. Fleming is an astrophysicist who studies exoplanets and stars of all kinds. His team supports the archive of data from missions including Hubble, JWST, TESS, and Roman.Tom FlemingTom is known for his work with Marvel, DC Comics, World of Warcraft, Magic the Gathering, Iron Maiden, Heavy Metal Mag, WWE/WWF, Dark Horse Comics, Upper Deck, and Screen Gem.Dustin FletcherDustin Fletcher is a specialty costumer for film and television, focusing on the superhero and horror genres, and produces high quality actual plays with Elder Eye Entertainment.Sean FletcherSean Fletcher is the Amazon bestselling, award winning author of a number of YA fantasy series. He can be found speaking, teaching writing, and working as a professional editor.Noret FloodNoret Flood’s first professional work is The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound, one of the original webserial LitRPGs, which garnered over 50 million views on Royalroad.Justin Lee FordJustin Lee Ford is a professional martial artist and stunt performer whose journey spans all the way from the Shaolin Temple to Tyler Perry studios, turning action into art.CL ForsCL Fors is an Illustrators of the Future winner in Writers of The Future Volume 41 and is the author and cover artist of the Primogenitor series.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 68 DragonCon.orgMatthew M FosterMatthew M Foster has been a film critic, historian, judge, emcee, and panelist at multiple film festivals, and was the director of the Dragon Con Independent Film Festival.Alicia Fox-LenzAlicia Fox-Lenz is co-host of Queer Lodgings: A Tolkien Podcast, a steward of the Mythopoeic Society, and scholar interested in studying Tolkien through a cultural studies lens.Barr FoxxBarr Foxx (JaBarr) is an award winning cosplay artist and television/film producer whose passion for storytelling and inclusivity has left an indelible mark.Anthony FrancisAnthony Francis teaches robot learning, writes science fiction (including the Dakota Frost, Skindancer UF series and Jeremiah Willstone and the Clockwork Time Machine), and is coeditor of The Neurodiversiverse Anthology.Adam FriedmanAdam Friedman is a scientist and artist exploring intersections between art and environmentalism, and also an actor, director, and writer in the theatre community, co-founding the Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance.Birma GainorDr. Birma Gainor is the director of counseling and psychological services at Clemson University. She has been engaged in college mental health for just over two decades.J. B. GarnerTalented author and top flight editor, Jamie Beth “J.B.” Garner has written over a dozen novels from sci-fi to fantasy to super fiction and edited hundreds more.Jenna GarrettJenna Garrett is a proud member of Dungeons and Dracon Beams: An Animorphs AU Actual Play Podcast, Horse Girls, and Surprise Attack Book Club.Rich GatzRich Gatz is the vice president, head of cyber claims for Arch Insurance Group, Inc. and a cyber insurance and data privacy subject matter expert.Zayne GeislerZayne Geisler is a professional artist and cross-skilled craftsperson with over 10 years of leather working and sewing skills. They were a professional leather working teacher for several years.Kyla GibneyDr. Gibney is a cognitive neuroscientist who studies the underlying mechanisms related to cognition, emotion, behavior, and how cognitive control and emotional processing affect decision-making and health outcomes.Clay GilbertClay Gilbert has published 14 novels since 2013, in genres ranging from science-fiction and horror to YA dystopia and urban fantasy.Jennifer M GilleyOwner of Sundog Art Studios & Tattoos, Jennifer Gilley is a visual storyteller whose work spans tattoos, prosthetics, special effects, body painting, and illustration, blending fine art and body art.Venessa GiuntaVenessa Giunta is a published author, with non-fiction essays, short stories, and the Soul Cavern series, and has been a professional editor, both freelance and contract, since 2008.Vandy Beth GlennVandy Beth Glenn is a comedian, screenwriter, director, public speaker, and civil rights pioneer. She holds a journalism degree from the University of Georgia.Dwayne K. GoetzelDwayne Goetzel is an intellectual property lawyer located in Austin, handling copyright, trademark, domain names, contracts, personality rights, and licensing matters, as well as trial work for those subjects.Richard Michael GomezRichard Michael Gomez is an artist, character designer, puppet builder, and chicken enthusiast.Nicoli GonnellaNicoli Gonnella is the author of the internationally bestselling fantasy LitRPG epic, Unbound.Emily GoodwinEmily Goodwin has been involved with book publishing since 2007. She is the producer for the Writers of the Future Annual Achievement Awards.

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Atlanta, Georgia 69 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025John GoodwinJohn Goodwin, president of Galaxy Press, is the publisher of the fiction works of L. Ron Hubbard and the internationally acclaimed Writers of the Future anthology.Laura GrabowskiLaura Grabowski, an independent Tolkien scholar, has presented with the Mythopoeic Society and the Popular Culture Association. She holds a PhD in computer science and is a professor at SUNY.Cece GraysonCece Grayson aka Triforce of Procrastionation is a Los Angeles veteran of cosplay that has led her in the world of modeling, streaming, film production design, and video game marketing.Craig GreathouseDr. Craig Greathouse is a professor of political science at University of North Georgia and has lectured and written extensively on the international system, including security and strategic studies.Jennifer J GrecoJennifer Greco is an astronomer turned science educator. She works as a member of the science faculty and the STEM coordinator at St. Ursula Academy.Andrew GreenbergIn addition to leading development on Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced, Andrew Greenberg runs the Georgia Game Developers Association and Southern Interactive Entertainment and Games Expo.Daniel GriffithDaniel Griffith is an award winning documentary filmmaker whose previous work includes films by John Carpenter, Sam Raimi, Chris McKay, Seth MacFarlane, and David Lynch, to name a few.Darrell Z. GrizzleDarrell Z. Grizzle is a queer horror, urban fantasy, and thriller writer. He is the author of A Very Lovely Murder and I Never Meant to Start a Murder Cult.STORET-SHIRTS • Bags • Stickers • Patches • Plush Dragons • Keychains • DRINKWARE • and more!Marriott Dragon Con Store HoursFri-Sun: 10:00AM-7:00PM • Mon: 10:00AM-5:00PMCourtland Grand Dragon Con Store HoursThurs: 8:00AM-10:00PM • Fri: 8:00AM-5:00PM • Sat-Sun: 8:00AM-4:00PMWho to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 70 DragonCon.orgStuart GrosseStuart Grosse is an independent sci-fi/fantasy author writing in the GameLit/LitRPG space. He is best known for writing serial novellas with a signature of overpowered villains as protagonists.Dr. Nicole GugliucciKnown as the “NoisyAstronomer,” Dr. Nicole Gugliucci earned a doctorate studying radio astronomy, did a postdoc in science education, and is an associate professor of physics in New Hampshire.Valerie Dawn HamptonDr. Valerie Hampton, historical archaeologist, author, game maker, paranormal researcher, and Indie film producer, speaks on the intersection between popular fantasy and history, and has numerous publications.K.T. HannaK.T. Hanna is an author known for her series Library System Reset, Somnia Online, and The System Apocalypse Australia (with Tao Wong). She is powered by caffeine, Chipotle, and sarcasm.Isabelle HardestyIsabelle Hardesty is the author of several YA book series including Sea Witch High, The Destroyer Witch Chronicles, The Delacourt Shapeshifter Trilogy, and Viola the Vampire Witch.Scott HarrisScott Harris is an Atlanta-based planetary geologist and astronomer who is a leading researcher in the fields of meteorites, petrology, and hypervelocity impacts.Will HarrisWill is a paleontologist, educator, and host of The Common Descent Podcast, where he applies his professional experience to entertaining and educational discussions about past and present life on Earth.Anna HarrisonAnna Harrison is an Atlanta native working in the distribution arm of LA’s entertainment industry at Moonbug Entertainment and is also a senior staff writer and interviewer at Drink in the Movies.Laura HaydenAuthor Laura Hayden is a lover of books, television, and film, and is also a founder and 12 time director of the Pikes Peak Writers Conference.Drew HayesDrew Hayes is an author from Dallas who has published several books, including Super Powereds, NPCs, Villains’ Code, Fred the Vampire Accountant, 5-Minute Sherlock, and Roverpowered.Jeff HaysJeff Hays is a voice actor with tremendous range, a producer and narrator of over 200 audiobooks, a musician and composer, and founding CEO of Soundbooth Theater.Darrell C. HazelrigDarrell C. Hazelrig is a founding member of the experimental puppetry film collective New Puppet Order. In 2020, Hazelrig joined with Eric Fullerton to create YouTube channel Eric and Darrell.Tracie HearneTracie “Miss Magitek” is an award winning tabletop RPG content creator who runs an online community called MagiRPG. She is the storyteller for a Vampire the Masquerade series, Ancestral Blood.Neil HellegersNeil Hellegers is an actor, audiobook narrator, and educator who has narrated over 500 audiobooks, has appeared on various screens, and has performed and taught Shakespeare internationally.May HemmerMay Hemmer has been making her way around the country as well as internationally. This 2017 Miss Montreal Burlesque is not only a burlesque performer, but a cosplayer.Tony P HendersonTony P. Henderson is a moderator, podcaster, and voice over artist known for the Tony P. Oddcast, In Addition, and Geek Vs podcasts.Lucas HernandezLucas Hernandez is the education coordinator at the South Carolina Aquarium. He is also a member of the Sprites of Life podcast, that discusses what games can teach us.Henry HerzHenry Herz is the author of 14 traditionally published picture books (including sci-fi and urban fantasy), scores of short stories, and the editor of nine anthologies.

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Atlanta, Georgia 71 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025HeWhoIsSteveHeWhoIsSteve is a member of D&D podcasts Botched and Dragon Night Adventure Friends. He also creates informative humor videos on a variety of topics on Youtube and Tiktok.Edward Dickson HicksEdward Hicks is a licensed LPC psychotherapist with multiple degrees in psychology and is self-described as a “nerd therapist”. Hicks can incorporate virtual reality, D&D, dramatic arts, and video games.Robert HillFounder of the Flying Nuggets LLC, a non profit in Atlanta with the mission to inspire excellence in STEAM programming through competition and instruction for k-12.Andrew Karl HirschAndrew Hirsch is a professor of computer science and engineering at the University at Buffalo, SUNY. Hirsch’s group studies high-assurance programming, security, logic, and programming-language design.Madaug HishinumaIntense gamer, former teacher, and current mastermind of all around mayhem, Madaug Hishinuma first started writing in grade school. His current series include: Shadow Wars, Space Sovereign, and Sherrilyn’s Worlds.Sam J. HodgeSam J. Hodge is an Atlanta based film and theater producer, improv actor, short form content goblin, filmmaker, and live AV specialist.Greg HodginGreg Hodgin is the CEO of ZC Institute. He graduated from Emory University with a bachelor’s in chemistry and from Georgia State University with a Ph.D. in political science.David HoffrichterDavid Hoffrichter grew up in Broomall PA, right outside of Philadelphia. Hoffrichter loves to create narrative paintings that tell the stories between the lines.Kali HolderKali Holder is a professional poker of dead things and zombie prevention expert. As a veterinary pathologist for the National Zoo, she has an unwholesome fondness for parasites.Jeffrey HubbsJeff Hubbs is a researcher in the fields of energy systems and climate change who consults for academia and the nonprofit sector. Hubbs also restores and rebuilds electronics including instruments.Christian HubickiDr. Christian Hubicki is a robotics research scientist, lab director, tenured professor, and castaway on CBS’ Survivor: David vs. Goliath. His lab’s research focuses on robots that walk and run.John HudgensJohn Hudgens is a filmmaker, animator, and artist who has directed documentaries and short films. His work on licensed properties includes Babylon 5, Crimson Skies, MechWarrior, and Star Wars.Storm HumbertStorm Humbert has published in Andromeda Spaceways, Galaxy’s Edge, Writers of the Future, and more. He is the managing member of the Calendar of Fools and executive editor of Dragonbrae.Walter H. HuntWalter H. Hunt is a science fiction and historical fiction writer with 12 published novels, including three in the 1632/Ring of Fire universe. The most recent is 1637: The French Correction.James A. HunterJames Hunter is a full-time ink slinger and the bestselling author of over 40 novels including Rogue Dungeon, Vigil Bound, Discount Dan, and the LitRPG epic Viridian Gate Online!Topher HunterTopher Hunter is a professional biomedical science communicator and amateur droid builder, with a passion for trying new things and helping others to not make the same mistakes he/they made.Eunice IbamaEunice Ibama is CEO of Black Girls Anime, which is a platform celebrating Black girls who love anime, offering news, reviews, and entertainment that highlights their unique experiences.Gogo IncognitoGogo Incognito is a professional nerd in cosplay, modeling, and dance, an emcee for various cons and media companies, and an entrepreneur who co-owns Corsair Distillery and Wild Spore Mushrooms.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 72 DragonCon.orgChris A. JacksonProfessional sailor, SFF fan, career biologist, gamer, and author, Chris’s game tie-in work includes Pathfinder, Iron Kingdoms, Shadowrun, Arkham Horror, and Traveller RPGs. He has over 30 novels in print.Kristin JacksonKristin Jackson is the director of communications and graphic designer for Frostbite Pictures, has worked on art for Paramount Pictures, Dutch Boy Pictures, and indie filmmakers.India R JacksonDr. India Jackson is an astrophysicist, software engineer, NSF postdoctoral fellow, and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in physics from Georgia State University.Matthew JarrettMatthew Jarrett is an operations engineer specializing in new product introduction. He has experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, quality engineering, and continuous improvement in multiple industries.Logan JenkinsLogan Jenkins cohosts Very Random Encounters and Game Mechanics. Together, the VRE hosts wrote The Ultimate Random Encounters Book. Jenkins has written two TTRPGs: I’m Sure… and Imaginary Friend Fight.G. S. JennsenG.S. Jennsen is a bestselling author of 20+ novels and short stories. Starshine was named one of the best sci-fi novels by a woman in the last 50 years.Ai JiangAi Jiang is a Chinese-Canadian writer, Ignyte, Bram Stoker, and Nebula Award winner, and Hugo, Astounding, Locus, Aurora, and BFSA Award finalist.Bernadette JohnsonBernadette Johnson is a writer whose works include over 50 technology articles for HowStuffWorks.com, books, and horror, sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery short stories.C.C. S. JonesChristaCarol Jones, writing as C.C.S. Jones, is a fantasy author and professional editor for national curriculum companies. Her debut novel, Magicbound, launched The Last Mage series.Brodrick JonesBrodrick Jones is a writer and puppeteer best known for one-act solo shows such as Ubu Faust and Madame Edgewise Tells Your Fortune, and his online video puppet experiment Jigsaw.Charlie KaufmanCharlie Kaufman has a background in marine biology, environmental studies, and natural hazard preparedness. Kaufman has worked in environmental consulting, academia where he studied coastal erosion, and natural disaster impacts.KavuraKavura, with her husband Nayr, are the hosts of the StarPodTrek and StarPodLog podcasts. She produces Ladies Trek Library and is in several Star Trek fan clubs and fan films.Lindsey KearLindsey Kear’s costume designs / styling have been featured in a wide array of commercials, television, features, print, and red carpet. Kear is the founder of The Costume Consultant.Philip D KeatingPhilip D Keating is the co-creator of Botched: A D&D Podcast. He also streams horror and retro games on twitch at ImaginaryNomad.Kevin KellyBig Howl is a directing and production team that uses live action, puppetry, and animation, and are the creators of Welcome to Anhedonia, and the production team behind Albie’s Elevator.Charles KelsoCharles Kelso is half of the husband and wife puppetry team of Felt Nerdy. They have been performing together for over 10 years at conventions across the Southeast.Darin KennedyDr. Darin Kennedy writes fantasy. His works include the Fugue & Fable trilogy, The Pawn Stratagem trilogy, the Songs of the Ascendant series, Carol, and The April Sullivan Chronicles.Kris KerseyKris Kersey is a passionate maker and cosplayer who shares his knowledge on 3D printing and maker projects through his YouTube channels, Kersey Fabrications and The OASIS Project.

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 74 DragonCon.orgBethany DJ KeslerBethany Kesler is a historian, writer, podcaster, and fabulous reader. Most of her work is under the pen name, DJ Gray, which she maintains for plausible deniability reasons.John Gregory KeyesGreg Keyes is the author of over 30 novels, from original works to licensed universes including Star Wars, Babylon 5, Pacific Rim, Godzilla, and The Elder Scrolls.Christina Nicole KiefferDr. Christina Kieffer holds a PhD (biology/ecology) and over 15 years experience in the paranormal. As a researcher, having backgrounds in climate change, ghosts, UFOs, and cryptids.Roy KilgardDr. Kilgard is an astrophysicist who researches black holes in nearby galaxies and how they grow over cosmic time. He also lectures on astronomy in history, sci-fi, and pop culture.Bethanne KimBethanne Kim is the publisher for the magazine Eric Flint’s 1632 & Beyond. She currently writes alternate history (Eric Flint’s 1632 universe) but has also written extensively about emergency preparedness.Sue KisenwetherSue Kisenwether has been writing and podcasting about sci-fi TV and movies since 2010. Most notably, she co-hosted Women at Warp, exploring Star Trek through a feminist lens.Chonkey KongTristan Gibbon is a founding member of the evergreen comedy show Botched: A D&D Podcast. He also produces the D&D one-shot podcast Dragon Night Adventure Friends.Dakota KroutDakota Krout is an internationally bestselling author of fantasy and LitRPG with over 50 titles in his Completionist Chronicles, Divine Dungeon, Full Murderhobo, and Cooking with Disaster series.Steph LaMassaAstrophysicist Steph LaMassa works at the Space Telescope Science Institute on JWST and researches supermassive black holes.Erika LanceErika Lance is a writer of horror, suspense, sci-fi, and a little fantasy. She is also the host of the Eerie Travels and Drinking With Authors podcasts.Matthew LaneMatt Lane supports Fight’s campaigns directly on the hill and is an expert on tech policy and multilayered legal matters that directly touch people’s lives.Jason LaneJason Lane is a writer of nerdy (but interesting) stuff, writing for several magazines with a focus on horror, cult films, kaiju films, Kung Fu cinema, and classic pro wrestling.Ed LarsonEd Larson is founder of Tampa Deep Sea Xplorers, Inc. (TDSX) a manufacturer of autonomous underwater vehicles based in Tampa Florida, and is an alumnus of Georgia State University.Doctor LAWDr. LAW is a published PhD-level behavioral scientist, photographer, podcaster, and gamer. He founded Dr. LAW’s Photolab and is part of the Stuff We Love, Stuff We Hate podcast.Greg LeathermanGreg Leatherman is an award winning game designer for the TTRPGs Glitter Hearts and The Mystery Business, and is a founding member of the actual play podcast Very Random Encounters.Oriana LeckertOriana Leckert is a writer, editor, cultural hipstorian [sic], and the head of publishing at Kickstarter.DN LeeDN Lee is an outreach scientist and first-generation STEM graduate and college professor who enjoys demystifying the science and discussing science-society connections with general audiences.K. N. LeeK.N. Lee is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of epic fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. She is also the host of Needed on Set.Allora LeeAllora Lee is an independent author. She writes primarily in the fantasy and science fiction genres, with a focus on tales that explore the psychological aspects of portal fantasies.

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Atlanta, Georgia 75 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025C.B. LeeC.B. Lee is an author of bestselling young adult and middle grade fiction including the NYT bestseller Minecraft:The Shipwreck.Rob LevyRob Levy is a writer, DJ, and podcaster who has been published in Doctor Who, Star Trek, and other sci-fi anthologies, and has written about pop culture for several outlets.Paul LewisPaul Lewis is a textile artist working in film and television whose genre credits include Stranger Things, Mockingjay, Doom Patrol, Teacup, Captain America: Brave New World, and the live-action Moana.Philip LigonPhilip Ligon is an international bestselling author, Dragon Award finalist, and Imadjinn Award winner. His works range from steampunk to alternate history to fantasy.K.A. LindeK.A. Linde is the New York Times, USA Today, and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wren in the Holly Library and more than 50 novels.Jeffrey Falcon LogueJeffrey “Falcon” Logue has been a professional writer for over seven years. He has published 21 books, having started the dungeon core subgenre with his original, The Slime Dungeon.Ginny LovedayGinny is a TTRPG editor, designer, and organizer who has worked with Wizards of the Coast, Steamforged Games, Renegade Games, Ghostfire Gaming, Legends of Avantris, and other Indie publishers.FT LukensF.T. Lukens is a NYT bestselling author of YA speculative fiction including the novels Otherworldly, Spell Bound, So This Is Ever After, In Deeper Waters, and Love at Second Sight.Nich LyleNich Lyle (LCMHC, C-DBT, CSTIP) is a cosplayer and therapist who believes in the therapeutic power of pop culture. Professionally, he helps his fellow nerds embrace their individual superpowers.Daniel Alexander LymanDaniel Alexander Lyman is a trans-male character actor known for roles like the Goblin King on Legacies, Mr. Omni on Lodge 49, and Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis.Scott LynchScott Lynch was born in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1978. He sold his first novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora, in 2004. In addition to his writing, he also has a background in game design and firefighting.Tara LynneTara Lynne is an author, event planner, fandom culture expert, public speaker, host of the Geek Saga and Sagas & Sass podcasts, and founded Ice & Fire Con.Courtney LytleCourtney Lytle is a practicing attorney who is a partner at CM Law’s Atlanta office and an adjunct professor of law at Emory Law School.Megan MackieAmazon bestseller, Megan Mackie is the author of The Adventures of Pavlov’s Dog and Schrodinger’s Cat and The Lucky Devil, Culinary Infernal, Dead World, and Working Mask series.Scott MacmannU.S. Army veteran Scott Macmann writes, edits, and publishes a range of speculative fiction as executive editor of Dragon Street Press. He is current president of the Cincinnati Fiction Writers.Robert Madison IIRobert Madison II (MadDrRob) is the director of gaming and resident map maker of Obsidian Brews: A Black Tabletop Experience. Together they host panels and BIPOC gaming spaces at conventions.Sarah MadsenSarah Madsen is an author and TTRPG designer. She has contributed to projects from Wizards of the Coast, Kobold Press, Draco Studios, Ghostfire Gaming, Cubicle 7, and others.Terry Fredrick MaggertTerry Maggert wrote the Backyard Starship, Peacemaker Wars, Halfway Witchy, Messenger, Starcaster, and Shattered Skies series, and contributed to many anthologies. Maggert has written 86 novels, short stories, and novellas.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 76 DragonCon.orgTerry MancourTerry Mancour is the New York Times bestselling author of the epic fantasy Spellmonger series, as well as the ST:NG #20 novel Spartacus, and other works of sci-fi and fantasy.Tré Da MarcTré Da Marc is an international boylesque artist. In 2020, he was crowned The Noire Pageant King of Burlesque and was most recently crowned 2025 MR. Twin Cities Black Diamond.ToniAnn MariniToniAnn Marini is a professor and a project manager for BLAM! Ventures/Magnetic Press. She has credits in two Space: 1999 graphic novels and The Planet of the Apes RPG.Cass MarksCass Marks is a sci-fi filmmaker/comic book artist who loves astronomy. He is passionate about science outreach and sharing the marvels of the universe alongside his collaborator Alexandra Yep.Anya MartinAnya Martin is a writer, co-hosts The Outer Dark podcast, co-chairs The Outer Dark Symposium, and believes fervently that weird fiction is vital to the 21st century.Alex MatsuoAlex Matsuo is an author and paranormal investigator who has been seen on shows: Paranormal Revenge, Tubi’s Scariest Places in the World, Haunted Hospitals, and Most Terrifying Places in America.Milissa MaxinMilissa Maxin is a gaming industry expert who has led and created communities for Palia, Will Wright’s Gallium Studios (The Sims, SimCity Creator), Linden Lab’s Second Life, IMVU, and more.Dan McClellanDan McClellan is a public scholar of the Bible and religion. He received his PhD from the University of Exeter and has over a million followers on social media.Charles A McfallCharles McFall, the “Rock God of Podcasting,” is a digital media pioneer who began podcasting in 2004 and connects audiences through shows like Wise_N_Nerdy and Finding the Stories.Morgan A. McLaughlin McFarlandMorgan A. McLaughlin McFarland, MAPW, owns Salt Circle Games, publisher of the horror RPG Chill 3rd Edition. She is also a published fiction, nonfiction, and TTRPG author.Bob McGoughBob McGough is an author, podcaster, and indie tabletop game designer, best known for the Jubal County Saga urban fantasy series and the Books, Beards, Booze Podcast.Lauren Catherine McGuireLauren McGuire is a writer, a runner, and a very good friend. She is not a professional therapist. Read her in Writers of the Future, Vol 41.Brett A McGuireMIT Prof. Brett McGuire has a PhD in chemistry and has worked with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory and Harvard & Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. His specially is astrochemistry.Rachel McNealRachel McNeal is a PhD candidate who specializes in insect-microbe interactions at decomposition with applications in forensic entomology. Her other passions have emphasis on education and public outreach.David McRaneyDavid McRaney is a journalist fascinated with brains, minds, and culture. He created the ongoing podcast You Are Not So Smart, and his most recent book, How Minds Change.Joseph MeanyDr. Joseph Meany is a science consultant and director of the Interstellar Research Group. He is a co-producer of the podcast series From Here to the Stars.Ben MeeksBen Meeks is an award winning sci-fi/fantasy author, a woodworker/turner, as well as a personality on the Books, Beards, and Booze Podcast. He excels at creative, outside the box thinking.Violette L MeierViolette Meier, the great-granddaughter of a dream interpreter, is a lover of all things supernatural and loves to write paranormal, fantasy, horror, among other genres.

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Atlanta, Georgia 77 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Jason R MerrillJason R. Merrill is a senior software engineer by day who is a purveyor of vintage gentleman’s accessories on the side, curating the collection at Blackbird Finery.Stephanie MirroStephanie Mirro writes bold, adventurous fantasy for readers who love a little heat with their heartbreak—and maybe a splash of chaos.Katherine MonasterioWhether editing fiction, RPG sourcebooks, or podcast anthologies, Katherine lives for strengthening the written word, and for creating it as the author of novels, novellas, and award winning short stories.Jack MonkeyJack Monkey provides special makeup effects and creature creation for film and TV. Recent credits include Crimson Cove and Exorcist: Believer. She is currently the makeup department head for Netherworld.Daniel MontifarDaniel Montifar is an illustrator based in Houston, Texas, specializing in fantasy/sci-fi. His work centers around dynamic compositions with bold colors and expressive characters that bring stories to life.Christopher G MooreChristopher G. Moore is an award winning filmmaker and screenwriter. He directed a segment in the horror anthology Worst Laid Plans which is now on streaming.Casey MooresCasey Moores is an award winning author of military sci-fi, historical fiction, and fantasy, and is a USAF Academy graduate who spent 17 years as a rescue/special ops C-130 pilot.David MoscatoDavid Moscato is a paleontologist, science writer, and host of the Common Descent podcast, applying experience as a fossil hunter, researcher, and educator to discussions about life on Earth.Mr. Damon’s Shadow Puppet TheaterDamon Young’s work includes shadow puppet segments for Marvel’s Hawkeye on Disney+ and the Great Wolf Lodge. Mr. Damon’s Shadow Puppet Theater brings captivating performances to schools, libraries, and theaters.Bill MulliganBill Mulligan works as a special effects technician, writer, director, actor, and producer. He is a contributing writer to Gruesome magazine and the Decades of Horror podcast.Mark MuncyMark Muncy is the bestselling author of the Eerie Florida and Eerie Appalachia book series from History Press. He is also the host of the Eerie Travels podcast.Amy J. MurphyAuthor Amy J. Murphy is a two-time Dragon Award finalist. Having recently completed the Allies and Enemies series, she now volunteers as an Apex Magazine slush reader.T.R. NausT.R. Naus explores technology’s impact on identity and community while writing in speculative fiction. His first story, Storm Damage, appears in L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Vol. 41.NayrNayr, with his wife Kavura, are members of the Starfleet Command fan club and serve aboard the USS Athena. They are the hosts of both the StarPodLog and StarPodTrek podcasts.Mark Robert NeCamp JrMark NeCamp, Jr. is an author, teacher, public speaker, and modern student of the occult. He has been the “paranormal adviser” for the indie horror flick The Circle.James P. NettlesJames Nettles is a business and technology consultant, speculative fiction and nonfiction author, founder of Author Essentials workshop company, and a founder of the ConTinual convention.Matt NitchieMatt Nitchie is a local Atlanta actor, puppeteer, and co-host for Dragon Con’s own Late Night Puppet Slam.Jeffrey NixA fantasy author, scientist, and national champion martial artist with a master’s degree in applied psychology, Jeffrey Nix writes the web serial, Alias & Apocalypses.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 78 DragonCon.orgNancy NorthcottNancy Northcott’s 18 published books include science fiction, romance, and internationally acclaimed historical fantasy. She has worked with Hachette/Grand Central and Falstaff Books and independently.Bryce O’ConnorBryce O’Connor is the CEO of Wraithmarked Creative. He is also a #1 Audible Store bestselling author, with his works having sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.Megan O’RussellFrom the epic fantasy world of Ilbrea to the vampire-plagued dystopia of the domes, author Megan O’Russell offers readers 31 books across eight series.Kevin ODeaFabrication Without Limits. Kevin O’Dea merges artistry and engineering to deliver costumes, props, and horror collectibles for film, events, and collectors worldwide.Toki OdunadeToki Odunade is a teacher of African and African-American spiritual traditions. Odunade founded the annual Atlanta Osun Festival in 2005 and opened her own company in 2024.Alix OliverAlix Oliver is an award winning writer, producer, and director in the tv and film industry.Melissa OlthoffMelissa Olthoff is a sci-fi and fantasy author, a military veteran, is published by Baen Books and CKP, and is best known for sneaking romance into everything she writes.Jon R. OsborneJon R. Osborne hails from Indianapolis. He writes modern fantasy and military science fiction, and his novel A Tempered Warrior was a 2018 Dragon Award Best Fantasy finalist.Jon PadfieldDr. Jon Padfield is an engineer turned state representative, turned business professor. He teaches graduate courses in data analytics and is a long-time privacy / free speech advocate.James PalmerJames Palmer is a writer of sci-fi and pulp adventure, author of the Shadow Council Archives, and editor of the Monster Earth series, League of Monsters, and Southern Fried Cthulhu.Bec PalmerBec is a space sustainability researcher focused on orbital debris removal and recycling. They are a NASA Fellow developing technology for use on the Lunar surface.JM PaquetteAuthor of the Klauden’s Ring saga as well as the Conjuring Fascination, Rockstar Fairy Tales, and Shawarma Warrior King series, JM Paquette writes fantasy and paranormal romance novels.David Paris IIIDavid Paris is an Atlanta-based puppeteer, comedian, and director who builds and performs massive, unhinged characters. His work has wreaked delightful havoc at Adult Swim, Dragon Con, and Universal Studios.Sean M PattonSean Michael Patton is a principal for SMP Designs. He has designed over 40 stage productions, eight short films, five features, and specializes in pieces for film, television, and media.Muscle Nerd Jerry PeacockAs co-founder of Muscle Nerdz, Jerry has been blending the worlds of nerddom and fitness since 2017. He works to promote fitness motivation and healthy living to everyone.Ken PeekKen Peek supported NASA programs including Hubble Servicing, Space Shuttle, and International Space Station missions. Peek now supports the NASA Artemis program for a commercial lunar lander provider.Rae PendergrassRae Pendergrass is a comedian and edutainer who has worked with everyone from National Lampoon to National Geographic. She is also the producer of the Solve for X Variety Show.Matthew Scott PenickMatthew Penick is a cosplayer turned designer and founder of the costume design company Ribbons and Rivets. He began with humble origins, showing wares at local Renaissance Festivals and conventions.Sarah PhilipsSarah Philips (she/they) is a community organizer, abolitionist, and creator from Houston, Texas. They currently work as a campaigner at Fight for the Future.

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 80 DragonCon.orgShane PierceShane Pierce is a filmmaker from West Virginia, where he established the indie media studio Butter Chicken Pictures. His second feature film, Ambrosia!, is touring the international film festival circuit.Shane PittmanShane Pittman, owner of Beacon TV, is a paranormal investigator, international speaker, and star of Netflix’s 28 Days Haunted and Discovery Channel’s The Holzer Files.Berta PlatasCuban born fantasy author and artist Berta Platas writes YA fantasy and witchy cozy mysteries, many co-authored with longtime friend Nancy Knight.Alex PlattAlex Platt has been a podcaster since 2017. Her work includes Animorphs Anonymous, Horse Girls, Dungeons and Dracon Beams, Late Starters, Surprise Attack Book Club, and a few others.Noel E PlaugherNoel Plaugher writes fiction and nonfiction. He is the author of Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts and the urban fantasy series The Lady Dragon of Chinatown.Gary PooleGary Poole is the founder and host of Robot Battles, edited four bestselling anthologies set in John Ringo’s Black Tide Rising universe, and runs the Southern Fandom Resource Guide website.Amon Otis PostonAmon Otis Poston is a computer scientist/human rights advocate who has built secure systems for healthcare, analytics, and global human rights. He leads NTSH and publishes the newsletter NK. exe.Ashley PostonAshley Poston is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Dead Romantics, The Seven Year Slip, and A Novel Love Story.Phillip PournellePhillip Pournelle is a science fiction author, war game designer, operations analyst, and military strategist. He has published several short stories for Baen and contributed to the latest Janissaries novel.Stefan PriceStefan Price is a professional artist and maker, and founder of Roundtable Productions. Holding degrees in mechanical engineering and theatre, Price is also co-founder of Central Florida’s Makers Hollow.SK PrinceSK Prince writes about every hero shifter she can, tripping them up when their fated mate steps into their life. Her books are full of misdirected magic and supernatural sass.Marx PyleMarx Pyle is the author of Obsidian Monsters, co-editor/co-author of Dragons of a Different Tail and Tales of Monstrosity, and co-hosts GenreTainment and GenrePlay.Cassandra QuaveCassandra Quave is a disabled writer, speaker, podcast host, professor, explorer, and plant scientist leading drug discovery research on molecules from nature.Ellie RaineEllie Raine is the award winning fantasy author of the NecroSeam Chronicles, a high fantasy epic series which has won several awards including first place in fantasy for Writer’s Digest.Seven RasmussenDr. Seven Rasmussen (she/they; SFWA) is an astrobiologist, author, and science communicator. Her writing has appeared in Scientific American, The Planetary Society, Science Magazine, and her forthcoming book.Daniel A. ReedDaniel A. Reed is the founder of the West Virginia Skeptics Society and a regular contributor to the Skeptical Inquirer magazine and website.Rachel RenerRachel Rener is a multi-award winning, internationally bestselling contemporary fantasy author best known for her Gilded Blood series and has sold over a quarter million books.Rose ReynoldsRose Reynolds has published 34 novels under the pen names TJ Reynolds and Atlas Kane. A trans woman and combat veteran, she is home in the progression fantasy/LitRPG communities.

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Atlanta, Georgia 81 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Tatiana RiceTatiana Rice is the director of AI Legislation at the Future of Privacy Forum. Her work focuses on the intersection of AI, data privacy, and civil rights/liberties.B. A. RichardsB.A. Richards is a transmasc author writing fantasy and romance, often at the same time! Their debut novel, A Happy Beginning, was released in Jan 2025 by City Owl Press.Omisade RichardsonDr. Chateé Omísadé Richardson is a healer, educator, educational/counseling psychologist, and a growth facilitator. She is also an author, keynote speaker, and panelist.Steve RiekebergSteve Riekeberg is a post-production audio engineer for podcasts and audiobooks since 2012, working with clients including author Scott Sigler, and Macmillan Publishing’s Quick and Dirty Tips podcast network.Ryan T RimmelRyan Rimmel is the author of the Mayor of Noobtown LitRPG series, several series of LitRPG books in publication including Sir Crabby, Fifth Era, Sword of Justice, and more.Gray RinehartGray Rinehart is a USAF space operations veteran, a writer, and singer/songwriter. His music has been on The Dr. Demento Show and he is the “Slushmaster General” for Baen Books.Aaron Michael RitcheyAaron Michael Ritchey is the author of 58 novels under various pen names. He has been an Amazon All-Star and his book, Armageddon Girls, was a Dragon Award finalist.Rob RobertsRob Roberts is an internet broadcasting veteran in video games. He is also a seasoned live host of cult movie screenings and horror themed variety shows.Tamara RobertsonThe Maker. The Myth(Buster). The STEAM Advocate. Taller on TV. Emmy-nominated Mythbusters host Tamara Robertson is a real-life superhero - engineer, Marvel comic character, and STEM icon.Merle S RobinsonRetired DoD analyst, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and lead designer for National Security Decision Making Game (geopolitical live-action role-play). Outreach director - Connections USA and co-founder of Connections Online.Dennis Lee RobinsonDennis is the one of the creators and the DM behind Botched: A D&D Podcast. He is also the writer/creator behind the award winning graphic novel series Lycan: Solomon’s Odyssey.Lezli RobynLezli Robyn is an award winning author and executive editor/associate publisher of Arc Manor and its imprints. She is the current editor of the Galaxy’s Edge anthology series.Brent Dr. EvilPenguin RoederBrent Roeder, PhD, is a neuroscience researcher that is exploring how to restore damaged memory function. A life long geek, he enjoys writing sci-fi and fantasy to relax from work.Lenore RomasAn Emmy-nominated production designer, artist, and filmmaker, who art directed Weird But True (National Geographic Kids) and Patrice: The Movie (Hulu). She serves as Big Howl’s creative director.Meredith Filak RoseMeredith Rose, a senior policy counsel at Public Knowledge, a consumer advocacy organization in Washington, DC, where she focuses on tech, copyright, fandom, and music, is also a SFFH author.Mera RoseMera Rose is a professional production designer and costumer, a disabilities advocate, podcaster/streamer, the president of CosInternational, and former vice president and president of the International Costumers’ Guild.Jynxie RoseJynxie Rose is a LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent/AuDHD, family friendly content creator. Her community, The CephaloSquad, fosters a safe/cozy environment that fights bullying and raises awareness of mental health and self care.Cory Scott RosenbergerCory Rosenberger is a licensed attorney in Georgia. He specializes in criminal law, both prosecuting and defending criminal defendants at different stages of his career.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 82 DragonCon.orgRobert W RossRobert W. Ross is the author of the award winning Sentinels of Creation contemporary fantasy and Paradigm 2045 sci-fi series, and is a guest lecturer at Ga Tech and KSU.M. A. RothmanUSA Today bestselling author, M.A. Rothman, has a strong background in science and math. His writing spans the genres of science fiction, techno-thriller, and his unique spin on epic fantasy.Stacey RourkeStacey Rourke is the award winning author of works that span genres, but possess the same flair for action and snarky humor.S.L. RowlandS.L. Rowland is a bestselling author of cozy fantasy series Tales of Aedrea and the LitRPG series Sentenced to Troll, Pangea Online, and Path to Villainy.Ashley RuhlAshley Ruhl is the narrative director on Star Wars: The Old Republic. A 14 year veteran of the video game industry, she has credits in game design, cinematics, and writing.Tina Hesman SaeyTina Hesman Saey is a senior writer covering molecular biology for Science News magazine. She has a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and a masters degree in science journalism.Andrew SagarAndrew Sagar has spent over 20 years in the film/TV industry as a VFX supervisor and producer. He has spent time both on set and in post.Jenn SappJenn Sapp is a director for the Atlanta Film Society, producer of the annual Atlanta Film Festival, and serves on the advisory board of the Morehouse Human Rights Film Festival.Tony SarrecchiaTony Sarrecchia is a writer and narrator who creates audio dramas, including the award winning Harry Strange Radio Drama and Everything Evolves.Daniel SchinhofenDaniel Schinhofen has published over 60 books since 2016, receiving name recognition in the LitRPG and GameLit community. He has published in multiple other genres as well.Anne SchleaAnne Schlea writes two series: The Retribution Universe and The Fallen. She enjoys blending true history into urban fantasy to create a dynamic world for her readers to step into.Jen Lil’ Bit SchleusnerJen Schleusner, aka Lil Bit, has been a Dragon Con staple since 2010, a co-host and producer of the Dragon Con Report, ESO Network board member, and digital media creator.Stephen SeitzStephen Seitz is a craftsman, DJ, and tournament organizer at gaming panels for Dragon Con. He built giant, wooden Nintendo Game Boy Advance consoles, ready for gaming!Shawn SellersShawn Sellers has spent 20+ years investigating the paranormal, UFOs, cryptids, and unexplained phenomena across the U.S. Sellers holds multiple degrees and serves as education director for the Alabama Alliance.Bruce SentarBruce Sentar writes romantic fantasy for men in the LitRPG, fantasy, and urban fantasy spaces. He has numerous accolades, 40 published books, and over 100k reviews on Amazon.Ingrid SeymourIngrid Seymour is a USA Today bestselling author of 57 novels, specializing in fantasy romance, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance. Her hit novel A Prince So Cruel gained viral success.Nash SheardAs the managing director for advocacy, Nash works to ensure the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s work protecting your rights in the digital world is impactful, collaborative, and innovative.Isaac SheffDr. Isaac Sheff is a computer scientist working on distributed systems research, with a background in security, programming languages, and blockchains.Jeri Red ShepherdRed is a 15-time #1 international bestselling, award winning author. With over 125 titles across fiction, TTRPGs, and nonfiction, her work spans Gaxx Worx, Legends of Avantris, Gundak, DCC, and more.

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Atlanta, Georgia 83 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Channing Scott ShermanChanning Sherman, co-host of the Dragon Con Report podcast, is a digital media creator, journalist, and podcaster. He co-founded the Black Geeks of Dragon Con.David SherrerDavid Sherrer is a lifelong gamer and story teller, and is the marketing director of Chenoweth Press and lead game designer of Chenoweth Games.Lydia SherrerAward winning and USA Today bestselling author Lydia Sherrer is best known for her Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus universe novels full of snarky humor and a talking cat.Aron SiegelAron Siegel is a producer and sound mixer whose work includes The Unwanted, Implanted, Thor: Ragnarok, DC’s Black Lightning, Walking Dead, and Vampire Diaries.R Alan SilerR. Alan Siler is an editor, publisher, musician, podcaster, filmmaker, owner of kOZMIC Creative, and the author of four books about Doctor Who and a children’s book Lucy Can’t Dance.Tamsin L. SilverTamsin Silver is a New Mexico based author who writes historical fantasy and urban fantasy. She is also the creator/writer/director of the web series, Skye of the Damned.Ernie SilverbergErnie Silverberg, a lifelong tinkerer, found his ultimate passion in pinball. Combining mechanical, electrical, and design skills, he has built five custom machines, including League of Legends and Vox Machina.Melissa SimpsonMelissa Simpson is the executive director of the nonprofit Film Impact Georgia, the education director at the Atlanta Film Society, and produces independent projects.Allen SlonakerAllen Slonaker joined CPRI in 2007 and currently serves on CPRI’s Board of Directors. Slonaker has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Virginia Commonwealth University.Fr. Bryan SmallEvery D&D group needs a cleric, no? A priest for over 15 years, Fr. Bryan Small loves to share in the fandoms with his fellow nerds.Wayland SmithWayland Smith has been published in most genres. His novels include In My Brother’s Name, a terrorist thriller, and the Wildside series about superhuman mercenaries.Charles St. John Smith IIICharles St. John Smith III is a producer on the Emmy Award winning Albie’s Elevator. He directed Zeroes and produced Neighbor, Mayor Cupcake, Lebanon, PA, and more.Fruity SnacksFruity Snacks is an instructional designer who owns the Eorzean Aquarium and Eorzean Museum Network, and has a YouTube channel for teaching how to catch fish in Final Fantasy XIV.Arley SorgArley Sorg is an associate agent at kt literary, asco-editor-in-chief at Fantasy Magazine, senior editor at Locus, and associate editor at Lightspeed & Nightmare.Sarah J. SoverSarah J. Sover is the author of the urban fantasy Fractured Fae series (Fairy Godmurder, Faed to Black) and the comedic fantasy Double-Crossing the Bridge, from Falstaff Books.John J SpearmanJohn Spearman is the award winning author of Mercenary Navy, Jonah Halberd, Perseverance Andrews, and Sandy Pike series of science fiction novels, and the FitzDuncan fantasy books.Teresa SpinelliTeresa Spinelli is a mission director of the Cygnus spacecraft, resupplying the International Space Station. She is the youngest and first woman certified to lead the Cygnus Flight Operations team.Kevin StallardKevin Stallard has been in the IT security business for 30+ years, but has always been a video gamer. Recently working at Activision/Blizzard, Stallard is working on a new title.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 84 DragonCon.orgDarcy StaniforthDarcy Staniforth is a scholar, writer, performer, and paranormal investigator. Research areas include race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, ideals and institutions, and death, dying, and grief in American culture.Jessica Sarah Schonhut StasikDr. Jess is an autistic astrophysicist specializing in galactic archaeology, CEO of The Neuroverse Initiative, and communications director for the Frist Center for Autism and Innovation.Judy StephensJudy Stephens is an author, producer, host, photographer, and cosplayer who has written two books for Marvel: Cosplay the Marvel Way and Super Visible: the Story of the Women of Marvel.Dot R SteversonDot is a podcaster, producer, digital storyteller, and game designer based in Atlanta. Currently, she serves as the marketing director for Kobold Press.Brandon H. StraussBrandon Strauss is a forensic entomologist and the resident grossologist of the Science Track. You will often find them grossing out their fellow panelists to the audience’s amusement.Ian Randal StrockIan Randal Strock is the award winning author and publisher responsible for Release the Virgins and Jewish Futures. He previously edited for Analog, Asimov’s, Science Fiction Chronicle, and Baen Books.Sunlight of Astora11 time award winning, Johnny Goodwill “Sunlight of Astora” creates costumes based off of dark fantasy and horror video games, along with props and effects for tv and film.Jordan Diana SwartzJordan Swartz is a crime scene investigator in Los Angeles County, California. She has processed over 300 crime scenes and has lent her expertise to several productions as a consultant.Jam TailorJam Tailor is a costumer, pattern maker, and sewing instructor specializing in stretch fabrics. As lead designer at Mister Pierre Fashion, they design for performers, AVN nominees, and stage productions.Erin Nichole TaylorErin Taylor is a licensed mental health therapist and paranormal investigator. She has written five nonfiction paranormal books, and her current work is expected to be published in Fall 2025.Sean H TaylorSean Taylor writes short stories, novellas, novels, graphic novels, and comic books. He has written for such diverse bosses as IDW Publishing, Gene Simmons, and The Oxygen Network.Lee TerrillLee is a cohost of the actual play podcast Very Random Encounters. She is an avid table top gamer and mostly enjoys cooperative board games.Mandisa Lateefah ThomasMandisa Thomas is the founder and president of Black Nonbelievers. She has been featured in the documentaries gODTalk and Contradiction, and on CBS Sunday Morning and CNN.com.Jessica ThreetBest known for her narrating work on Rebecca Thorne’s Tomes and Tea series, Jessica Threet has worked in narration for over five years and has 500 titles under her belt.Lee TienLee Tien is legislative director and the Adams Chair for Internet Rights at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Before joining EFF, Tien specialized in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation.Mel ToddBad Ash Publishing owner and author, Mel Todd, has written and published over 40 stories. Specializing in stories of wonder without romantic plot lines, her books are devoured by fans.Alison TracyAlison Tracy Wynn, PhD is a senior research scholar with the Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab. As Alison Tracy, she writes YA and adult sci-fi/fantasy.Jack TrammellJack Trammell is a professor, author, researcher, and student of the paranormal. His books and talks range from vampires to Artificial Intelligence. He is vice president of CPRI in Virginia.TrekspertiseKyle Mackenzie Sullivan is a director and camera operator in the world of film and television, working on projects that include A24, Magnolia Pictures, and Outdoor Channel.

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Atlanta, Georgia 85 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Paul TriggianiPaul Triggiani is co-founder of the creative studio Big Howl and co-director of Albie’s Elevator on WHYY, a children’s series for PBS blending puppetry, live-action, and animation.Jesse A TrotterSolar Wolf Cosplay is an award winning cosplayer and has been published in several cosplay magazines such as Cosplay Realms. His work has been in several cosplay showcases.Hayley TsukayamaHayley Tsukayama is associate director of legislative activism at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, focusing on state legislation. Before joining EFF, she was a consumer technology reporter at The Washington Post.j m tuffleyJM Tuffley writes about pop culture for various outlets, and contributes to Need Coffee Dot Com’s Weekend Justice podcast.TVsTravisA podcaster and content creator, TVsTravis, AKA Travis Crawford, is the host of Wait, You Haven’t Seen…? and co-host of Those Were the Days, GORE, and Let’s Watch Highlander podcasts.Kimberly UngerKimberly Unger created her first video game back when the 80-column card was the hot new thing. Unger is the Phillip K Dick award winning author of The Extractionist.Brian UrbanekBrian Urbanek has worked in the games industry as an designer, engineer, and team leader for 30 years. His best known works include Call of Duty and XCom2.Forrest ValkaiForrest Valkai is a biologist and science communicator. On YouTube, TikTok, and shows like SkepTalk and The Atheist Experience, Valkai has raised tens of thousands of dollars for charity.Thomas ValleyThomas Valley is the premiere organizer for Wizards of the Coast’s new Organized Play campaign: Legends of Greyhawk. Valley has been a published game designer and author for 40 years.Nicole VannerBlack Girls Anime is a platform celebrating Black girls who love anime, offering news, reviews, and entertainment that highlights their unique experiences.Marie VibbertHugo and Nebula nominee Marie Vibbert’s short fiction has appeared in Nature, Analog, and Clarkesworld. Her debut novel, Galactic Hellcats, was long-listed by the British Science Fiction Award.Daisy ViktoriaDaisy Viktoria is a costume designer specializing in corsets and fairytale gowns. She has a background in corsetry and historical clothing, as well as modern and fantasy fashion.R.R. VirdiR.R. Virdi is a two-time Dragon Award finalist, Nebula Award finalist, and USA Today bestselling author. He is the author of The Grave Report and The Books of Winter.VivSaiAward winning cosplayer with over a decade of experience, she specializes in intricate armor designs and fabric work. A passionate educator, she leads workshops on Worbla and LEDs.Jamie WaggonerJamie Waggoner is an author, podcaster, Pagan priestess, and occult expert. Author of Hades: Myth, Magic and Modern Devotion, and co-host of The Way of the Weaver podcast.Constance G.J. WagnerConstance G.J. Wagner, writer, editor, poet, playwright, and Tolkien scholar, speaks regularly and passionately on all things Middle-earth at both academic and fan-friendly events nationally and internationally.DL WainrightDL Wainright uses their degree in world religions and lifelong love of horror to write creepy books that incorporate folklore and mythology, which means someone gets eaten in every one!RezMonk WalkerMatthew M. Walker (RezMonk) is the community director of Obsidian Brews: A Black Tabletop Experience. Walker, along with Obsidian Brews, has hosted panels and BIPOC gaming spaces at conventions nationwide.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Who to See: Attending ProfessionalsDragon Con 2025 86 DragonCon.orgJasmine WaltNew York Times bestseller Jasmine Walt has been writing and publishing for almost a decade and is best known for her Of Dragons and Fae trilogy and The Baine Chronicles.Rilo W WardRilo W. Ward is a podcaster who hosts Guild of Calamitous Podcasts, centered around The Venture Bros; as well as a writer for the [adult swim] news website adultswimcentral.com.George T WatsonGeorge Watson is a co-creator, executive producer, and writer of the fantasy film Sorcerority as well as the comic book. He is also co-directing the recently announced feature film Fanged.Sean WeilandSean Weiland is an award winning video game program manager, voice actor, bartender, and podcaster and currently hosts the Tipple Theory podcast.Dave WestDave West is an actor and interviewer who also hosts game shows, wrestling events, and rock ‘n’ roll concerts. He can be found on the Needless Things YouTube channel.Steve WetherellSteve Wetherell has gone by many names on the Authors & Dragons podcast. When he is not rolling the dice, he is writing comedy fantasy for Fallstaff Books.Alex WhiteAlex White wrote the game Alien: Rogue Incursion, two Alien novels, The Cold Forge and Into Charybdis, a Star Trek DS9 novel, Revenant, and the Starmetal Symphony and Salvagers trilogies.Eric WhittenEric Whitten is an award winning filmmaker and actor who has performed/worked in dozens of film/tv/theatre projects and is the owner/operator of Hollywood South Self Tapes.Jennifer WhitworthJennifer Whitworth is a NASA engineer working at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. She supports Artemis and Gateway Payload Integration for experiments destined for the Gateway Station or Lunar surface.Katharine E. WibellEpic fantasy author Katharine E. Wibell’s acclaimed novels include The Incarn Saga series and The Djed Chronicles series. The Guardian’s Speaker novella series is an adult dark Viking fantasy.Arras Marie WiedornArras Wiedorn is a zoologist and animal behaviorist who has worked for years in public education. They currently work as the head of public programs at a nature center in Ohio.Valerie WillisValerie Willis is a book designer and award winning fantasy romance author. Works include Writer’s Bane series, The Cedric Series, and more as V.C. Willis and Honey Cummings.Sadie WitkowskiSadie Witkowski is currently a research programs lead for Slack. In her free time, she hosts the podcasts In Defense of Fandom and Carry the Two.Marisa WolfMarisa Wolf writes SFF that ends with hope, no matter how hard the circumstances. She has co-authored novels in shared universes and authored solo novels in her own worlds.Trisha J. WooldridgeTrisha J. Wooldridge (child-friendly T.J. Wooldridge), is an award winning pan-genre, pan-media, chaos word witch specializing in diverse dark fantasy and horror.Vanessa Ionta WrightVanessa Wright is an Atlanta-based filmmaker and The Renegade Film Fest founder and director. She is currently in production on her next feature film.Ben YalowBen Yalow has attended about 900 cons and worked on a third of them, including having chaired the 2023 Worldcon in China. He has edited four books for NESFA Press.John YatesJohn Yates is a Nashville-based puppeteer, filmmaker, and cofounder of the Untitled Puppet Collective. He performs with Gnu Tales, directs puppet films, and leads workshops on puppeteering.Alexandra YepAlex Yep is a poet turned astronomer working at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. She teaches physics and astronomy, researches young star clusters, and directs the Bradley Observatory.

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Atlanta, Georgia 87 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Jessi Ann YorkJessi Ann York’s first two stories, Phases of the Shadow and Women of the Mere, were mentioned as standouts in The Best Horror of the Year Vol. 13.Bryan YoungBryan Young has written in the BattleTech, Robotech, Doctor Who, and Shadowrun universes. Most recently, he wrote the companion book for The Big Bang Theory.Hallie ZellerHallie Zeller is an artist, builder, and animator at Big Howl. She builds puppets, creates stop-motion and digital animations, and makes props, costumes, miniatures, 3D, and graphic art.Irene Augusta ZielinskiIrene Zielinski is a game developer and RPG designer at Steve Jackson Games. She is the creator of Scurvy Buggers and Dahlia’s Diversions for Peculiar Parties.Mark Daniel ZoranMark Zoran is the award winning creative behind Razorfly Studios Inc, providing picture perfect custom service to private collectors and the industry alike.Who to See: Attending Professionals

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Dragon Con 2025 88 DragonCon.orgComic & Pop Artist AlleyDon AguilloJarrod AlberichDane AultNoah BaileyJohn BeattyAndy BelangerJoe BenitezAndy BraseBREEDJennie BreedenJune BrigmanChuck BrownBob BurdenGreg BurnhamJosie CampbellJoshua CassaraJonathan ChaffinLipwei ChangD.G. ChichesterTracie ChingBecky CloonanMichael ConradDave CookJoe CorroneyShawn CrystalPeter Cap’n CutlerKathleen O’Shea DavidSam de la Rosa /.Jerry E DeCaireTom DeFalcoVanesa Del ReyFrancine DelgadoColleen DoranGuy Dorian, Sr.Tim DoyleTommy Lee EdwardsSteve EnglehartEranga-DJoanna EstepMelissa FloresTana FordFrancesco FrancavillaStephan FranckMatt FrankChandra FreeBryan Scott FyffeBrianna GarciaJuan GedeonJohn GiangHenry GilroyBill GolliherMichael GordonDaniel GovarStephen GreenSanford GreeneAndrew Lee GriffithBob HallChris Urbnpop HamerScott HannaTom HeintjesBill HolbrookSteve HortonTini HowardMegan HutchisonGeorges JeantyPaul JenkinsDave “The Reverend” JohnsonDan JolleyLiana KangasJason KeithMichael KingstonMike KunkelCraig KyleCreees LeeMindy LeeLinda Lessmann ReinholdScott LobdellComfort LoveAnt LuciaDavid MackAmy MebbersonJason MetcalfJonboy MeyersAndrea Lorenzo MolinariMostafa MoussaTony MoyJames C MulliganBobby NashNooliganJustin OrrBob PendarvisVan Allen PlexicoRobert PopeBenny PowellLivio RamondelliNorm RapmundBill ReinholdAaron ReynoldsAfua RichardsonRoy RichardsonCorinne RobertsAndrew RobinsonNaomi “Nao” RomeroDon RosaScott RosemaMark RussellGregg SchigielChris SchweizerJames SilvaniCory SmithDietrich O SmithScott SnyderSozomaikaTJ SterlingSorah SuhngBilly TanEric TalbotAdam Bryce ThomasZoe ThorogoodJames TyndallChris UmingaToma VagnerKeyla ValerioDexter VinesChristian WaggonerH.C. WarnerMichael WatkinsKeith WilliamsMarcus thevisual WilliamsRobert WilsonAdam WithersAlyssa WongDerek YanigerThomas ZahlerJim ZubChrissie Zullo UmingaAl AbbaziaNatalie AndrewsonJasmyn ArnoldKristen BaileyJake BakerArthur BallPatrick BallesterosThane BensonTom BloomGeneva BowersLauren BrownKeith BrowningMegan Lara CastileCatawampus PressJodie Rae CharityCloverkinCaptured CollectiblesDavid CrownsonRagon DickardSamantha DodgeAustin DrakeChris EhnotMatt EmmonsCrystal FaeKiron FanRussell FineMarc FishmanJason FlowersStephanie ForbesJay FosgittNechama FrierGawkiOriana GerezNewsha GhasemiPhillip GinnDominic GloverGarth GrahamJonathan HallettKaren HallionTravis HansonAndrew HeathJared (Jed) HenryReggie HermanKristian HerreraEdwin HuangSean HuquerizaLeanne HuynhJellykoeKris KehasukjarenBrandon KenneyCaleb KingOnrie KompanTony KordosCaitlyn KurilichDevin KurtzMegan Lavey-HeatonDave LawDeb JJ LeeBetty LiaoSavannah MagalhaesPaul MaitlandScott MartiniMichael MatsumotoMike MaydakMichael McElroyJim MehslingAdam MichaelsDon NguyenKevin NicholsAndrea OrdonezRJ PalmerJustin PetersonAlan PorterSean PriceDeegan PuchkorsRob ReepAshley RiotMaryury RiveraJohn RobinsonBianca Roman-StumpffScott RorieJonathan RosenbaumFaith SchafferK. Lynn SmithKit SteeleJavon StokesBoya SunMatthew SuttonRob TaylorMichael TerraccianoAndrew ThompsonKat TsaiMai VanLySandra VuongDimitri WalkerTyler WalpoleMegan WitheySusan YungXiao ZengGuestsAttending Artists

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Atlanta, Georgia 89 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Art Show ParticipantsDonato Giancola Dan dos SantosAnnie Stegg GerardJustin GerardiggysatoMissChibiArtistHarmony GongChin FongMei Mei LamSang LamlargeonionsNisnowPaperlarvaHollowRamxinilusLiang ZhaoFian ArroyoAmy AshbaughMoe BalingerJoanna BarnumAudrey BemjaminsenThe Art of The Brothers BielaczycSteven BlackMichael BlankAmanda BrackMad BrakeBruce BrenneiseAllie BriggsBrett BullionLindsey BurcarCaroline BurgenPhilip ByersDavid CainJosiah CameronPaige CarpenterAshley CassadayStephanie ChaconRain DelmarMeredith DillmanAlex Dos DiazKevin DyerFine Collectibles Displays & ProtectionSarah FinniganTom FlemingLindsey GardnerMelissa GayCory GodbeySprite HansenKelley HensingBen HillOlivia HintzAnna JanoNick JizbaAndy KehoeLicca KirkVelvet MushHibernaculaRomas KukalisHeatherleeArtAmelia LeonardsKaty LipscombSwanna LuoErik LyAshly LovettJaivin McCoyStephanie McKenzieMiranda MeeksChance MillerSarah MillerAnthony MoravianAllen MorrisStanley MorrisonSean MurrayAmy NagiStephen NajarianRosi BooTran NguyenCassidy PalmerAllen PanakalDavid PancakeDustin PanzinoMadolyn LockeBreanda PetschAlessandra PisanoColin Poole/ Poole ArtsKristine Poole / Poole ArtsBethBeRadRachel RieckenbergAedan RobertsShawn RussellShottsy ArtsBlind CoyoteLisa SellJocelyn ShortJon SideriadisKaysha SiemensCryomera LeiSol SimsVicky SioAndrea SiplApril SolomonKris StarleinTremani SuttcliffeSkullgardenErika TaguchiCharles UrbachNaomi VanDorenDIANITATimothy Von RuedenJacob WalkerBabs WebbPatricia WehuntAbby WilliamsErica WilliamsMegan WyrewedenKaitlund ZupanicGuest of HonorGuestsAttending ArtistsAnime District

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Dragon Con 2025 90 DragonCon.orgConcerts & PerformancesAscension AtlantaAscension Atlanta is Atlanta’s premier goth/industrial night, bringing a mix of goth classics, industrial hits, and modern EBM.Atlanta Radio Theatre CompanyARTC performs audio drama, both live and in the studio. We supply the story, the music, the sound effects, and the voices. The listener fills in all the other details with their imagination.Dimitri BeauchampDimitri Beauchamp, known online as Dimi, is a pop culture content creator based in the U.S. who has built a following through humor rooted in nostalgia. His signature style often references animated films, theme park culture, and classic franchises like Star Wars.Blair Crimmins and The HookersSupercharged hot ragtime jazz with a touch of rock and roll! Removing the “smooth” from jazz for over a decade in Atlanta Georgia, these vintage swingers will make a Hooker out of you!The Blibbering HumdingersGoofy nerd rock and salacious wit for geeks, wizards, LARPers, gamers, and all manner of hoopy froods. This music is not good for knitting to unless you are very smart. The gauntlet is thrown!Brobdingnagian BardsThe Brobdingnagian Bards are back for a Dragon Con reunion! They take traditional Irish and Scottish folk songs, mix it up with Lord of the Rings music, and create a unique brand of Celtic Filk.Charming DisasterCharming Disaster are a musical duo who perform playfully dark original songs inspired by death, crime, myth, magic, science, and the occult, combining vocal harmonies and clever lyrics with ukulele, guitar, and foot percussion. Their interactive, theatrical shows have been described as “dark cabaret” and “haunted vaudeville.”City of SoundCity of Sound are an independent cinematic-rock band known for their epic ‘in your face’ live performances, dynamic orchestration, and adventure-like wall of sound. They have found a large following from playing DreamHack, Twitchcon, Vidcon, Rocket League Worlds, Esports Awards, and their recent headlining US Tour!CrüxshadowsOne of the most notable dark wave bands internationally, The Crüxshadows’ motto is “live, love, be, believe,” and it serves as a reminder that while The Crüxshadows may write catchy songs, the band has depth that extends beyond the dance floor.Curtis Eller’s American CircusCurtis Eller is a banjo player and songwriter. With his band, The American Circus, he has cultivated a devoted international following based on spellbinding stage performances that combine a dreamlike vision of American history with explosive rock & roll energy. Their acclaimed new album Another Nice Mess is available now!Dad’s Garage Theatre Co.Dad’s Garage is entering it’s 30th Season! Ensemble Members of Dad’s Garage bring you short-form improv scenes based on audience suggestions. We’ll have you laughing before you party the night away!Dark Horse Live Band KaraokeWe are a rock music live band Karaoke act. Guests select a song from our list, then get up on stage and sing lead for a live rock band!

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Atlanta, Georgia 91 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025DarkshiftCombining his love for electronic music and coding, Darkshift is also delving into the exciting realm of shaders to create captivating performance visuals and enhance live shows as a VJ.II Tone DEFWe are an open format DJ duo who have been performing all over the Southeast for the past 15+ years. We do not use a playlist so it is live and off the cuff. Two DJs, three turntables, an 808 make it a fun night every time we set up. DJ coBRUHDJ coBRUH gives a fun and clean show to create a fun time for everyone, has extensive event experience, and was the resident DJ for Columbus State University’s convention called Nerdacon when it was active. They blend songs and utilize Serato Stems in their performances.DJ Limit BreakDJ Limit Break is a Twitch partner from Chicago, IL. He performs several nights a week at nightclubs within the MMORPG Final Fantasy XIV realm, and has traveled all the way from Eorzea to spin live at Dragon Con again this year! Bring your cactuars and get ready to beesknees!DJ R. LaneDJ R. Lane is a tech house and deep house DJ with a focus on remixes of current and classic popular songs bringing good vibes and house music energy.DJ ScapegoatDJ Scapegoat has been playing Dragon Con since 2015; from Bunny Hutch to the Vision Vogue Fashion Show, and the Apocalypse Rising track’s Zombie Prom - From rock to pop, dance to metal, whatever fits the mood, his aim is to provide the chaotic soundtrack to the end of the world!DJ System FailResident DJ at Ascension Atlanta, DJ System Fail has a history of bringing stompy industrial beats, goth classics, and new tracks from up and coming artists, and is also known for bringing high energy rave tracks at various events.DJ TaradactylTaradactyl is Tara Davies—an influential tastemaker in Atlanta’s nightlife, blending nostalgic classics with forward-thinking dance music.DJ THXDJ THX has been the DJ for the 10 Forward dance for the last seven years. He brings fun and high energy music to the dance floor. He has been DJing all kinds of events for over 10 years.DJ YehteeRaised in Nashville, Tennessee, J.C. Rucker aka DJ Yehtee has been in the popular downtown scene for 11 years as an Emcee, host, karaoke DJ, and DJ. Join him at the Temporal Formal, which will incorporate music from the turn of the century with modern flair.Dust Bowl FaeriesDust Bowl Faeries, accordion-driven dark carnival music. Dust Bowl Faeries perform a faerie-tale fusion of dark cabaret and gothic polka music, infused with a dose of witchcraft and a dusting of woodland magic.Clearly GuiltyThese are the queers of Clearly Guilty! They’re purdy, nerdy, and a little bit dirty. They do original music to celebrate those who feel underrepresented in fandom. Come find your anthem!Harlequin’s ShadowA mixture of rock, filk, and a whole lot of neurodivergence: one person, one guitar. When literature, music, and mayhem collide, harlequin’s shadow is somewhere in the middle of it all.JennyKatJennyKat is an electronic producer and DJ (genres including bass, dubstep, drum and bass, and trap). Her style blends singer-songwriter elements with bass-heavy electronic production, delivering performances that feature soft melodies, powerful basslines, and live vocals.Concerts & Performances

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Dragon Con 2025 92 DragonCon.orgKillbilliesKillbillies is an internationally touring Celtic and bluegrass infused folk punk band led by Ben Childs (formerly of Sonic Boom Six). They play a mix of Irish standards, covers, and originals with their unique blend of instrumentation.KinnfolkFeel-good Celtic folk for all! We play Irish traditional tunes and Celtic folk songs, tied together with plenty of on-stage banter. Audiences are encouraged to sing along with sea shanties or stand up and tap their toes! We have performed at Renaissance Faires, Celtic festivals, and plenty of rowdy taprooms.Palmetto KnightsFull contact unscripted Medieval Combat Tournament- Competitors fresh from the World Championships in Hungary will battle it out for your Entertainment.Lame GenieLame Genie plays video game music tracks in the style of rock/metal, ranging from retro classics to modern games. The band started in 2012, sticking to concerts and gaming convention shows. We have pivoted to having more of an online presence, releasing new music videos every week since 2020.Last GraspLast Grasp is a three-piece goth rock and darkwave band from Florida, with 30,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Their music immerses listeners in dark fantasy themes, featuring goblins, vampires, and other mythical creatures. This thematic richness enhances their atmospheric sound, creating a captivating world of intrigue and supernatural allure.LDODLips Down On Dixie is an Atlanta based Rocky Horror Picture Show cast which performs weekly Friday midnight shows at The Plaza Theater. Known nationally for their screen accuracy, the cast has made appearances at venues around the Southeast region including Masquerade, Club Future, Chamber, Tongue & Groove, and others.Brendon LeeBrendon Lee has been part of Atlanta’s house music scene for over 25 years. He’s produced more than 100 events and is known for his distinct mixing style. From early festival work to long-standing residencies, Brendon remains a consistent and respected presence in the city’s music community.Marquis Of VaudevilleThe group is known the world over for their progressive, carnival-esque, punk-cabaret stylings, fusing timeworn elements of the old world with newfangled innovation, a sound they have dubbed ‘melodic mischief’ due to the music’s mysterious, yet playful nature.Mikey MasonA nationally touring performer with more than a decade of professional stand-up comedy experience, Mikey Mason is a ball of contagious enthusiasm who makes songs about role-playing games, video games, sci-fi, fantasy, cats, and the general experience of being a geek.mc chrismc chris is a rapper known for rap, nerdcore, hip hop, and comedy. His last album, mc chris is good music, charted on Billboard, debuting at #2 in the comedy genre. He is the only rapper that was ever an animator for Cartoon Network for five years.Concerts & Performances

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Jason Charles MillerJason Charles Miller and his band! Performing songs from Godhead and his songs from various movies, TV shows, and video games that his music has been featured in.Mr. VaderMr. Vader brings high-energy, genre-blending sets mixing disco, funk, hip hop, and EDM with a nerdy twist.DJ NEMESISNemesis is a 20+ year veteran of packed dance club floors across the US and an eleven-time Dragon Con performer. High energy music and an unstoppable force keeping the party going! Techno, house, trance, industrial, goth, 80’s, current, and more! Dark Shift provides stunning visuals on massive screens.Neon the GlowgobearNeon the Glowgobear leads the production team of the SPECTRUM Party for this very special year with the theme, “Could It Be Magic?”Chuck ParkerSolo singer/songwriter performing original filk music (pop, rock, and folk) about sci-fi/fantasy and observations on being a nerd. His most recent record, Warmest Regards... was released in August 2024, to coincide with his debut performance as a solo act on the Dragon Con filk track.Beth PattersonBeth Patterson is a full-time musician, with a heavy dose of fiction writing (some archived on the Lunar Codex). She has nine solo albums and has appeared on over 200 recordings and films. She has performed in over 20 countries. Expect originals, filk, folk, and the occasional Rush song.Raspberry PieRaspberry Pie’s live show incorporates elements of street dancing, classical ballet, acrobatics, and plenty of audience participation, all set against the backdrop of live nerd-funk music played by a five-piece band.RVMPVersatile DJ/producer mastering EDM, dubstep, techno, house, breaks, DnB, and remixes. A dynamic force and trendsetter in Atlanta’s scene, known for electrifying sets, genre-blending finesse, and iconic presence as a resident DJ and social tastemaker. Always pushing boundaries, always bringing the energy.Matthew SillimanMatthew Silliman is both a house music and open format DJ, playing all the hits or late night high energy EDM, with a huge following in ATL and around the southeast.Tom SmithMostly comedy, most folk-rock, except the other stuff. The past couple of years have resulted in way more political songs than I ever envisioned. Lots of interaction with the audience, singalongs, and a whole lot of silly. Even the heartwarming stuff might invoke Cthulhu, so be ready for anything.Straight TwistedA Dragon Con enthusiast and longtime Atlanta DJ, Straight Twisted has specialized in breakbeats and trance under various aliases. After a family-focused sabbatical, they have recently returned to the DJ booth, most recently performing at the 404 Day opening event.Corwyn The BardbarianSolo singer-songwriter. Acoustic, electric, and all points in-between. More rock ‘n’ roll than Ren faire. 10 official releases, including a five-song EP tribute to What We Do in The Shadows. 20 years of experience performing.Atlanta, Georgia 93 Aug. 28 – Sep. 1, 2025Concerts & Performances

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The Faithful SidekicksThe Faithful Sidekicks are a comedic geeky filk/folk-pop duo who perform original catchy songs about fandoms, gaming, and technology. 2024 Filk Hall of Fame inductees, this award winning duo plays fun songs with a ton of heart and a touch of snark for nerds, geeks, and fans of all kinds.The GekkosHailing from Orlando, Florida, The Gekkos are the greatest goth nerd polka band on planet Earth. Comprised of brothers Jared on accordion and Zack on keytar, The Gekkos are sure to get you pumped and ready to get spooky and weird!Third RealmThird Realm is an innovative DarkWave / Electro-Industrial project from Buffalo, New York. After back to back festival performances at Dark Force Fest (main stage performance in 2024), the project is keeping the momentum going with a new album out March 2025. They will be performing at the next Mechanismus Festival.TwijitDJ’s Twitch and DJIT, known collectively as TWIJIT, are the masterminds behind the wildly popular events Destination Unknown, Control, and Midnight City. They have spent the better part of the last 30 years DJing at some of Atlanta’s most iconic venues.TwinPowersBouncy party-goth DJ alter ego of Dan from Vision Video!Vicki’s DreamVicki’s Dream delivers a high-energy, immersive experience blending rock, goth, and metal. With haunting melodies, driving riffs, and a theatrical narrative, the band brings to life Vicki’s post-apocalyptic journey battling demonic forces to save humankind. Their intense stage presence and storytelling captivate audiences in a dark, cinematic world.Video Game AllianceVGA is a six-piece band that re-imagines classic video game music in an improvisatory style. You can hear selections from your favorite video games: Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Chrono Trigger, and more! MK Live is a nine-piece band dedicated to recreating the music of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with a twist.Aurelio VoltaireAurelio Voltaire is often described as a modern day renaissance man. He is a singer, performer, author, creator of comic books, films, animation, toys, and home decor.WilSunWilSun is an electronic music producer and DJ based in Atlanta. WilSun has recently played events in Atlanta, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, as well as Dragon Con 2024.Wasted WineWasted Wine is the Southeast’s most unique and eccentric violin shredding cabaret rock band. Humorous and danceable, Vincent Harris describes their music as “a bouncy burlesque-style romp” while former All Songs Considered host Bob Boilen depicts them as “a bastard child of David Lynch and Nick Cave.”Dragon Con 2025 94 DragonCon.orgConcerts & Performances

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Dragon Con 2025 96 DragonCon.orgThanks for Joining Us!Become a VolunteerIt wouldn’t be Dragon Con without our amazing members and this fantastic community, so we are excited that you are interested in becoming a volunteer! Our volunteers power that experience for fans of all ages as they share space and embrace whoever (or whatever) they want to be for the weekend.Being a part of the volunteer team does require a commitment of your time and energy, but it has its rewards: new friends, camaraderie, a unique way to experience these five fantastic days, and lots of fun – plus there’s a cool t-shirt! Add that to two fun opportunities to celebrate you and your fellow volunteers during our Dead Dog Party and Volunteer Appreciation event and you’ve got an opportunity you for sure can’t miss!Mark Your CalendarsFuture Dragon Con dates are now confirmed on Labor Day Weekend through 2029:• September 3-7, 2026• September 2-6, 2027• August 31st - September 4th, 2028• August 30th - September 3rd, 2029The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Marriott Marquis, Hilton Atlanta, Courtland Grand, Westin Peachtree, and AmericasMart will co-host our next grand event. Please join us next (and every) year for North America’s premier annual event for those who dare to dream!Follow Us on Social MediaWant to stay in touch and hear the newest updates first? The official Dragon Con social media pages are updated throughout the year with the latest and greatest Dragon Con news and most up-to-date information. facebook.com/DragonConOfficialinstagram.com/dragoncontiktok.com/ @dragonconofficialdiscord.com/invite/dragonconThank You to Our Sponsors: