San Diego Comic-Con 2025 welcomes the return of the acclaimed Diversity in Fantasy panel, taking place on Friday, July 25, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Room 9. Now in its third year, this dynamic discussion brings together a groundbreaking lineup of authors whose works champion inclusive narratives, cultural authenticity, and underrepresented voices.
Featured panelists include:
- Nick Brooks (Nothing Interesting Ever Happens to Ethan Fairmont)
- Jade Adia (There Goes the Neighborhood, Batgirl: Possession)
- Mary Ting (ISAN, Crown of Wings and Thorns)
- Vince Alvendia (Dark Agents Book One, Horrorgasm Anthology)
- Sajni Patel (Drop of Venom, Touch of Blood)
- Pamuela Halliwell (Grieving Still, Crossing Over: The Garden of Hope)
- Leon Langford (StarLion)
- John Wells III (The Kalib Andrews Chronicles)
Beloved content creator and community leader Tiffie Starchild will moderate the panel.
About the Panel
Diversity in Fantasy highlights the importance of representation in a genre that has historically centered a narrow range of voices. This panel celebrates authors who bring rich, culturally grounded, and emotionally resonant stories to the forefront—stories that reflect the wide spectrum of identities, backgrounds, and experiences found in our world.
Panelists will share how they craft authentic characters, build inclusive worlds, and navigate the responsibilities of storytelling in a genre beloved by readers of all kinds. The conversation will explore the joy, challenge, and necessity of writing fantasy that speaks to a broader, more diverse audience, because everyone deserves to see themselves as the hero of the story.
Signing Session
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet the authors during an official signing session from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM in the Autograph Area (Sails Pavilion, Table AA06)—just before the panel. Fans can chat with panelists, have books signed, and discover new reads from fresh voices shaping the future of fantasy.
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