Bat H. Boughner III is grandson of noted comic artist Howard Boughner. He's a cosplayer and convention volunteer.
Comics and graphic novels can be powerful tools for engaging young readers. Their visual storytelling and accessible format often resonate with neurodivergent students. This panel explores ways educators can use comics to support learning, curiosity, and creative thinking. Learn strategies for building educational programs that use graphic storytelling to reach a wider range of students.
Legacy characters are the backbone of modern comic storytelling. This panel looks at teams like the Teen Titans and the Green Lantern Corps—how they evolve, reinvent themselves, and stay relevant across generations. Creators discuss character arcs, redesigns, mentorship themes, and what it means to inherit a mantle in today’s comic universes.
What would the world of fandom look like if Star Trek had never appeared on television? Without “Wagon Train to the Stars,” science-fiction culture might have taken very different paths. This panel imagines an alternate pop-culture history where other series, films, or genres filled that gap. Which stories might have inspired the same generation of fans and shaped conventions as we know them today?