Jax: First Coast Comic-Con at Duval Hall (July 11, 2026)

July 11, 2026 Saturday
First Coast Comic-Con
at Duval Hall
www.firstcoastcomiccon.com

I previously said I was attending First Coast Comic-Con on July 11, 2026, however, a couple of things have changed. When their shows were $10, I thought that a good price to check out. I stopped collecting monthly comics for a few years now and only concentrating on collected books (see Book Report) lately. I just recently spent $80 on a buy 2 get 1 book free for DC Finest… so, I figure for $10, I could stop in and do a convention report and snap some photos.

However, they more than double their price ($24.50), but booked a larger (and untested) venue called Duval Hall (which I mentioned in April 2026). The venue lists that I cannot bring in cameras to take photos, but that might be a generalization for their concerts. Also, due to health concerns, artist Adam Hughes and Allison Sohn had to cancel their appearance… leaving only Pat Broderick as the only artist I wanted to see. I have met Jimmy Palmiotti in 1993, so I already have his autograph.

Since I don’t collect comics anymore, spending money to get one autograph (which might actually cost me additional money to the artist). The other artists I know some of their names, but not enough of a fan. So, I figure, I can save the $25 + autograph fees, and use that money towards another DC Finest for my book collection.

Who knows, maybe as a last-minute thing, I might venture up there on July 11.

Headlining artists:

First Coast Comic-Con
Date: July 11, 2026
Website: www.firstcoastcomiccon.com

It looks like I just missed First Coast Comic-Con, which just took placed earlier in July with guests such as Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Greg Land, Mike Spicer, Pat Broderick, Alex Saviuk, Jeff Whiting, Joe Doyle, Dominic Pirozzi, Chris Hrdlicka, and John Crowther. What I am reading and what I like what I’m seeing is that they’ve kept the entry cost low ($10), and focused on comic book writers and artists.

The entry fee is going up next year, but it’s because they are moving to a larger venue. Details below.

We can’t keep it a secret any longer, comic fans! First Coast Comic-Con returns July 11, 2026 — and we’re leveling up.

We’re moving to a larger venue, bringing in more vendors, and adding on-site food options to enhance your experience. This is just the beginning, exciting announcements will be rolling out over the next year, so stay tuned!

Thank you all for the incredible support. Let’s make 2026 our biggest year yet!

If it works out, I’ll report back in July at the new venue.