Marvel, DC comic writers headline 4th SuperManila Comic Con
MANILA, Philippines — Writers and illustrators from acclaimed comic companies highlight the first batch of guests for the SuperManila Comic Con 2026 this September.
The fourth edition of the event will take place from September 4 to 6 across two venues in its now-regular home, One Ayala in Makati, The Space on Level 5 and Concourse on Level 2.
SuperManila has already unveiled in full its first batch of special guests composed of artists who have made a name for themselves globally:
- Mike Zeck - Spider-Man, Captain America, and more for Marvel
- Greg LaRocque - The Flash for DC, Avengers for Marvel
- Derrick Chew - Harley Quinn, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Catwoman for DC, Spider-Man for Marvel
- C.B. Cebulski - Thor, X-Men, for Marvel
- Kendrick Lim - Batman, Wonder Woman for DC, Carnage for Marvel
- Eric Canete - Batman, Justice League, Teen Titans, for DC, Iron Man for Marvel
- Rudy Ao - Superman and Batman for DC
- Danny Kim - Batman for DC, Ghost Rider for Marvel
- Ejikure - Batman for DC, Spider-Man, X-Men for Marvel
- Jeon In-pyo - Batman for DC
- Stanley "Artgerm" Lau - Wonder Woman for DC
- Thomas Healy - Spawn for Image
- David Tran - Youngblood for Image, Ben 10 for Dynamite
- Lee Jee-hyung - Gumaa
- Ian Sta. Maria - Salamangka and Skyworld
- Peach Momoko - X-Men, Spider-Man for Marvel
Zeck — who is now based in Metro Manila since 2022 — is famous for drawing the art for "The Punisher: Circle of Blood," "Kraven's Last Hunt," and "Secret Wars," which is the inspiration for next year's "Avengers" movie.
LaRocque is another veteran artist who drew the Marvel heroes Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Moon Knight, Iron Fist, and Power Man. He is best known for the Wally West era of The Flash for DC.
Outside of DC and Marvel, Canete has also worked on comics for "Transformers," "Ben 10," and "Tron," while Ao has drawn covers for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "The Crow."
Momoko is making her third consecutive appearance at SuperManila, and the event will soon announce guest Filipino comic artists and illustrators like Manix Abrera and Stephen Segovia.
Attendees can bring comics, graphic novels, posters, prints, toys, trading cars, collectibles, and other items related to an artist's work to be signed.
Any items to be autographed and photos will be at the artist's discretion, especially during busy periods. Some artists may charge fees or set limitations for their autographs, and lucky attendees may even get commissions or quick sketches.
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