2023

From Alligator to Outer Space—A Chat With Marisa Wolf

From Alligator to Outer Space—A Chat With Marisa Wolf

Marisa Wolf may be the only author at Dragon Con who was once head-butted by an alligator—and survived! A black belt in tae kwon do, she writes science fiction, fantasy, and many points between. In 2022, she made her solo editorial debut with The Valkyries Initiative. Daily Dragon (DD): Marisa, please tell us about your first publication. Marisa Wolf (MW):… Read more →

Mandalorians: Their History and Culture

The Star Wars Track at Dragon Con opened their 2023 panel series at 7:00 pm Thursday evening in Marriott A706 with a discussion of what has become one of the most fascinating and complex dimensions of the entire franchise: Mandalorians. Before the track organizers could put out their signage, members formed a queue that ran back to the hotel lobby…. Read more →

Away Team Scavenger Hunt Winners

Away Team Scavenger Hunt Winners

We have winners for Friday’s Away Team Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Trek Track. First place winner was Sarah Torgerson, who’s won for two years in a row! It was a hard-fought battle for second place, with two teams of very worthy opponents. A runoff was needed to determined second and third place: Second place winners: Jessie Jacobson and Ginger Probst… Read more →

Sean Maher, Gina Torres, Jewel Staite, and "Tony Lately"

Actors from ‘Lightning Bug’ Visit Dragon Con

Well known by Dragon Con fans for their unforgettable roles in the shiny space western that never should have been cancelled, Gina Torres, Sean Maher, and Jewel Staite answered a variety of questions that were light years away from the standard topics at the 10AM Friday “Tony Lately” panel, led by moderator Tony Gowell, in Hyatt Centennial II–IV. One of… Read more →

Page to Stage Contest Winners

Open Division  Judge’s Choice Rising Cosplayer: KitKat as Alina Starkov from Shadow and Bone Best Interpretation: Kara Walker as Kobato (Clamp Manga) Best Presentation: Lindsay Aries as Aziraphale from Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch Best Construction: Kim Stephens as Rapunzel Best Novice: Elise Meyer as Iolet Sorrengail from Fourth Wing Best Intermediate: Heather Talley as… Read more →

Blending Comic Books, Fiction, Acting, and Art with Bobby Nash

Blending Comic Books, Fiction, Acting, and Art with Bobby Nash

Bobby Nash writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional screenplays. He also appears from time to time in movies and TV shows. His writing has won numerous awards, including Best Author in the 2013 Pulp Ark Awards, Best Pulp Character of 2013 (co-creator), the 2018 Pulp Factory award for Best Short Story, the 2020 New Pulp Fiction Award from… Read more →

Dance, Dragon, Dance!

Welcome to the Year of the Dragon Dance Party! Thursday at 9PM at the Marriott Imperial Ballroom, the first dance party of con weekend started. As guests entered, the music was already pumping in the dimly lit room. The tables were decked out in dragon themed decor. Even small dragons were placed on the tables for guests to have a… Read more →