From October 17-19, the 26th annual Baltimore Comic-Con was home to the best in comics, creators, and collectibles! As “America’s Greatest Comic Book Convention”, Baltimore Comic-Con 2025 boasted nearly 200 featured guest creators, over 300 artists in Artist Alley, 150 exhibitors including retailers & publishers, and a dozen media guests like Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad), Michael Biehn (Terminator), Carl Lumbly (DC Animated Universe), Bonnie Wright (Harry Potter), and James & Oliver Phelps (Harry Potter). Quite possibly the biggest & best Baltimore Comic-Con yet!
The Baltimore Convention Center was once again filled wall to wall with comic books! We’re talking about nearly 50 exhibitors specializing in key issues, full sets, graded grail comics, exclusive variants, and even discount books, thanks to reputable names like Heroes Aren’t Hard To Find, Victory Comics, and Undisputed Comics King. Check those elusive books off your list, find some iconic issues to get signed in Artist Alley, or discover something new & exciting for your collection… it’s all here!
And there were still plenty of other collectibles to go around: lightsabers, video games, 3D printed items, swords, LEGO Minifigures, anime statues, Funko Pops, a convention exclusive Moppets variant by George Vega Art, and trading cards & TCG like brand new Pokemon & Magic: The Gathering sets. Plus lots of KPop Demon Hunters art & merchandise for sale, a Family Alley, gaming area, and even a couple of iconic cars on display: the Charm City Ghostbusters Ecto-1 and the flying Ford Anglia from Harry Potter! All this and dozens of events throughout the weekend including cosplay contests & panels when fans weren’t too busy meeting the cast of X-Men ’97 (below), who also made appearances at the convention!
But, of course, one of the things Baltimore Comic-Con is best known for is the chance to meet the creators of your favorite comics. Featured artists & writers like Brian K Vaughan, Chris Claremont, Walt & Louise Simonson, David Finch, Adam Kubert, Tom King, John Beatty, Howard Chaykin, Arthur Adams, Frank Cho, Jeph Loeb, Sean Chen, Adriana Melo, Keith Williams, Chris Campana, and many others. Not to mention some rare appearances this year by Kaare Andrews and Usagi Yojimbo creator Stan Sakai:
These are great opportunities to get your comics signed, pick up original art & commissions, and possibly submit some of them to CGC x JSA, who once again offered on-site grading (with at-show pickup) for extra peace of mind. That means your authenticated comics never leave the premises and, in fact, will be going home with you at the end of the show… a special fan-favorite service that CGC only offers at a select few events each year. And with ongoing 10/10 deals, it was the perfect time to submit:
As always, Baltimore Comic-Con showcased the best the comic industry has to offer and delivered an unforgettable weekend celebrating its vibrant art, exciting stories, and passionate community. From legendary creators to incredible collectibles, this year’s convention truly set a new standard for what fans can expect. Stay tuned for next year’s 27th annual Baltimore Comic-Con, already slated to return September 25-27, 2026. And in the meantime check out our recap video below and our full photo gallery!
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