Join this high-octane exploration of art and heavy metal music as C2E2 2026 presents “Comics and Metal!” on Friday, March 27, in Room S405-B. This is the panel where visual storytelling meets the aggressive energy of the metal scene.
Host Don Cardenas, the voice behind the COMICS-COFFEE-METAL Podcast, leads a powerhouse lineup of creators who live at the intersection of these two influential mediums. The discussion will dive deep into how the aesthetics of heavy metal—from iconic album art to its visceral themes—influence the modern comic book landscape.
The panel features an impressive roster of industry talent, including:
- Markisan Naso (Voracious, Metalheads Podcast)
- Tyrell Cannon (Beef Bros, The Schlub)
- Mark Bouchard (It Killed Luke)
- Jimmy Geigerich (B!CEP)
- Patrick Brower (Owner of Challengers Comics and Conversation)
Whether you are a creator looking for inspiration or a fan of the “Three C’s”—Comics, Conventions, and Culture—this session offers a professional yet high-energy look at the crossover between riffs and panels. Don’t miss this chance to hear how the world’s loudest music fuels the world’s most dynamic art form.
Panel Title: Comics and Metal!
Date/Time: Friday, March 27, 2026 | 5:30 – 6:15PM
Location: S405-b
Host: Don Cardenas
