# Event Details - **Event Name**: SheroCon 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm - **Event Description**: A FREE comics, gaming & creative tech convention celebrating women, girls, fandom, and the future of storytelling!About this EventSHEROCON 2026 IS UPON US!SheroCon is back for its fourth year! Join us for a FREE, family-friendly celebration of women in comics, gaming, film, manga/anime, and creative technology on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12pm - 6pm at the Valley Relics Museum in Van Nuys.Founded by award-winning multimedia company Shero Comics, SheroCon was created as a day to celebrate women who have found success in the worlds of comics, film, gaming, and creative tech while inspiring the next generation of creators and storytellers. This family-friendly event is open to everyone who loves Shero’s and wants to celebrate the women shaping fandom and entertainment culture.This year’s event will feature the return of the Shero Alley with an incredible lineup of creators, artists, authors, and entrepreneurs, along with our “Your Favorite Shero” Cosplay Contest, celebrating the powerful women and girls who inspire us across pop culture.THE LINEUPAttendees will experience a full lineup of panels and live conversations, including:SHOJO: WHERE MY GIRLS AT IN MANGA AND ANIMEA discussion exploring manga, anime, female fandom, and the important role women creators and fans play in shaping the genre and its future.WOMEN WHO RUN THE GAMEA conversation with the Sheroes behind some of your favorite video games and the growing role women are playing in shaping the future of the gaming industry.SHERO'S SAVING HOLLYWOODFeaturing female executives, producers, and industry leaders discussing the future of entertainment, breaking into Hollywood, and building careers behind the scenes.A SHERO SMACKDOWN: INDIE VS. MAINSTREAM COMICSIndependent creators and comic industry professionals go head-to-head in a lively discussion about publishing, creator-owned comics, working with major publishers, and building your own fanbase.WOMEN ANIMATING THE WORLDMeet the artists and designers behind some of today's biggest animated series as they share their creative journeys, character design process, and advice for aspiring animators.YOUR FAVORITE SHERO COSPLAY CONTESTCap off the day by cheering on contestants of all ages as they compete dressed as their favorite female heroes and heroines for trophies, prizes, and ultimate Shero bragging rights.FREE TICKETSTickets are FREE but MANDATORY. We work hard each year to keep the event free so everyone can attend and be part of this EPIC celebration of SHERO'S.DONATION TICKET OPTIONSThis year, we have TWO TICKET OPTIONS to help us keep the event free. You can purchase a ticket (aka donate) in exchange for our adorable and collectible Agent Shero enamel pin and/or reserved VIP seating.CANT ATTEND? BUT STILL WANT TO SUPPORT?There's an option to donate in exchange for the limited-edition AGENT SHERO ENAMEL PIN ONLY! These pins are collectibles that will only be made once and will be shipped AFTER the event. We will contact you for shipping information.THANK YOU'S!A Special THANK YOU to our SheroCon 2026 sponsors and supporters: The She Angels Foundation, Queen of Mercia, KamRock Entertainment, the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, the Valley Glen Neighborhood Council, and Creative Visions. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/73f75300-8c8a-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w622-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/740a8ce0-8c8a-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w481-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/741bf200-8c8a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://youtu.be/HJG0aMENZ5g https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/742eb6b0-8c8a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Founder of Shero Comics and SheroCon, Shequeta L. Smith is the Zelda Award-winning creator of the Young Grandmaster Choi manga series. Her work has been featured in museums in the U.S. and South Korea, and she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of women creators through comics, storytelling, and education. Shequeta L. SmithFounder of Shero Comics and SheroCon, Shequeta L. Smith is the Zelda Award-winning creator of the Young Grandmaster Choi manga series. Her work has been featured in museums in the U.S. and South Korea, and she is passionate about inspiring the next generation of women creators through comics, storytelling, and education. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/74459a10-8c8a-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Barbra Dillon is the co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Fanbase Press, a GLAAD Media Award-winning publisher and media outlet. A leader in the comics community, she is dedicated to championing creators and expanding opportunities for diverse voices in geek culture. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/745ddd00-8c8a-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Kayden Phoenix is the creator of A LA BRAVA, the first Latina superhero team in comic book history. A passionate champion for diversity in comics, she creates empowering stories that celebrate culture, courage, and representation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7473fd10-8c8a-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Jessica Maison is a Nebula Award-winning comic creator, author, filmmaker, and founder of Wicked Tree Press. Best known for Mary Shelley's School for Monsters and Plastic Girl, she brings monsters, horror, and unforgettable adventures to readers of all ages. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/74b96a80-8c8a-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Since 2015, Geek Girls Society has inspired girls to embrace their passions through fandom, STEM, gaming, comics, cosplay, and creativity. Their welcoming community empowers the next generation of geeks to dream big, make friends, and confidently celebrate what they love. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/74cccb70-8c8a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Comadres y Comics Podcast is an award-winning podcast celebrating its 10th anniversary of amplifying Latinx voices in comics and pop culture. Since 2016, the show has featured hundreds of conversations with comic creators, writers, artists, and industry professionals while spotlighting the stories, characters, and communities shaping the future of comics. Through interviews, convention coverage, live panels, and community engagement, Comadres y Comics has become a trusted platform for fostering meaningful conversations about representation, creativity, and belonging in the comics industry. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/75031db0-8c8a-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Y&C Comics is a bilingual YouTube Channel where we share all things related to comic books, from collectible pickups, reviews of TV shows, comic/toy collection updates, comic cons, events, and much more. We bring our personal collection of silver and modern-age comic books to comic cons to introduce young readers to family-friendly characters and stories that encourage reading. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7543d030-8c8a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Penelope R. Gaylord is an illustrator and visual development artist whose credits include DC Comics, Scholastic, Little Golden Books (Penguin Random House), Cartoon Network, Studio Moshi, and 9B Collective. Her work spans children's books, graphic novels, animation, and character design, bringing imaginative worlds and memorable characters to life through storytelling and illustration. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7554c020-8c8a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Originally from Houston, Texas, Alysia Anderson is the creator of Cosmyx: The Time Witch, an independently produced, self-published comic series inspired by the nostalgic wonder of '90s media and the strength of teenage girlhood. Blending magical girl storytelling with supernatural adventure, mystery, and hard-won battles, Alysia has crafted a modern fantasy that celebrates courage, resilience, and the magic within. When she's not building mystical worlds or rereading the same comfort book for the hundredth time, she's on the hunt for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/756980a0-8c8a-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w493-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/75a9bdf0-8c8a-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/75b97560-8c8a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/760635d0-8c8a-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/761996c0-8c8a-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/76302c00-8c8a-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/76a11640-8c8a-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/sherocon-2026/100001989357514879 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, anime, business, literary-art, nonprofit, contests, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - door_time: 2026-08-01T18:30:00Z - Duration: 6 hours - Location: Valley Relics Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Valley Relics Museum - **lat**: 34.2138769 - **long**: -118.4999574 - **full address**: Valley Relics Museum, Stagg Street, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SheroCon 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/81b0fdccf6f5995b7b60366eaf9ee320cb206bd9e970b82610cba2754ca18be4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd6da18-gmir.png?v=1780360365 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SheroCon 2026 being held? - **A:** SheroCon 2026 takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Valley Relics Museum, Stagg Street, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SheroCon 2026? - **A:** SheroCon 2026 is organized by Shero Comics. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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