Discllosure: Ollie Kaplan is on the prism comics board and the Q with Planning Committee.

PRISM COMICS, The NonProfit Championing LGBTQIA+ Diversity and Representation in Comics, Graphic Novels, and Pop Culture for Over 20 Years, you have announned that its annual celebration of queer comic books, video games, cosplay, and more Will be return to West Hollywood ITS Fourth Year.

Prism’s q withwhich is free to the public, Will Be Held On Saturday, May 3, 2025, From 11 am to 6 pm at party hall in plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046.

As Always, This Year’s Main Event Will Be Family-Friendly, Giving Presens Through adults The Opportunity to Find Various Comics and Graphic Novels That Offer Affirming Queer Representation at One exciting, Colorful Event. “LGBTQIA+ PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKRUNUNS NEED TO SEE THMSELVES AND THEIR STORIES REPRESENTED IN THE ARTS – TO KNOW them they are okay, they are accusted, and they are powerful,” Said Ted AbenheimPresident, Prism Comics. “Q with Gives US The Opportunity To do This – Raising Queer Voices in Comic Books and Graphic Novels, Bringing The Community Together and Having A Lot Of Fun At The Same Time!”

Creators Currently Schedulated to appeal include David Booher (Killer Queens, Ghostbusters), Holly Chou (X-Men ’97), Cotugno sage (The Glass Scientists), Dragpool, Rachel Dukes (Frankie Comics, The Wizerd), Jack Foster (Gun), Sina Grace (West Hollywood Monster Squad, Iceman), Sam Irvin (Elvira’s Haunted Hills, Captain Samouflage and the Frankensam Scam!), JP Karliak (Queer vox, X-Men ’97), Ed looks (Wuvable OAF), Jon Macy (Djuna: The Extrainary Life of Djuna Barnes), Sam Maggs (Critical role, Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars), Ajuan Mance (Living While Black), Knave Murdok (Transcat); Jose Pimienta (Halfway to Somowhere, Luminous Beings), Rod O’Riley (Furry Fandom), Bradley C. Rader (Fogtown), Tim Sheridan (Alan Scott: The Green Lantern), Josh Trujillo (Blue Beetle), William O. Tyler (We Belong), Shannon Watters (Lumberjanes, Hollow), Stacked Deck Press, Kendra Wells (Tell not such), Toddland, Tokyopop, Bree Williams (Critical role, The Witch Wolf), and more to be announced.

In Adionion, “Cosplayers of All Ages Can Show Their Cosplay Pride and Enter the Official Costume Contest for A Chance to Win A Range of Prizes!”

Q with 2025 Programming Schedule

Q with 2024 — Photo Credit: Prism Comics

All Q with 2025 Panels Will Oscur in Plummer Park Community Building, Room 3. Check out the schedule below:

12 – 12:45 pm -Mutant & Proud: X-Men ’97 Panel

The mutants are back, and so is the metaphor. X-Men ’97 Reimagines The Animated Classic With Fresh Voices, Deper Emotion, and The Same Defiant Heart That’s Always Resonated With Queer Audiences. Cast Members Holly Chou (Jubilee), JP Karliak (Morph), Martha Marion (Emma Frost), and director EMI/EMMETT YONEMURA Pull back the curtain on identity, evolution, and legacy. Moderated by Chris Riley (X-Reads Podcast, The Uncanny Experience) and Kevin Winston (Digital La).

1 – 1:45 PM – Queer Cosplay: Crafting Identity Through Cosplay

Join Moderator Julian Jetson (Gay geeks and where to find them) and Cosplayers Avery Ball (@yourcosplaydad), Chrissy Lynn Carpenter(Hair and Makeup Stylist), Dragpool, Jacqueline Goehner (Costume Designer and Fabricator), and Rachael Sanderson (Award-Winning Costumer) for an engage discussion on the joys of dressing up and its impact on the queer community. This Panel Will Explore How Cosplay Serves As a Powerful Form of Self-Expression, Creativity, and Identity, particularly Within The LGBTQ+ Community. These individuals Will share their personal experiences, challenges, and the empowering nature of Bringing Beloved Characters to Life While Uplifting and Celebrating Queer Voices Through Cosplay. WHETHER YOU’RE A SEASONED Cosplayer or Just Starting out, This Conversation Promises Inspiration, Laughter, and Insight into the intersection of fandom and queer culture.

2 – 2:30 PM – Spotlight on Sage Cotugno

Writer and Comics Couer Publisher, Tiffany Babbinterviews sage cotugno, creator of the Glass Scientists web series and graphic novels and animation director on The Owl House, Long Story Short, Gravity Falls, and Many More.

2:30 – 3 PM – Spotlight on Tim Sheridan

Writer and Comics Couer Publisher, Tiffany BabbInterviews Tim SheridanWriter of The Glaad-Read-Nominated Alan Shepard: The Green Lantern and Writer on Many Animated Features and Series, Including Masters of the Universe: Revolution and Superman: Man of Tomorrow.

3 – 3:45 pm – Comics and Resistance: Drawing The Lines

CARTOONISTS HAEN TAKING ON CURRENT AFFIRS Since The Dawn of Comics, and In Difficul Times, LGBTQ+ Comics Creators Continue To Tackle The Issues that AFFFECT Them and Their Community. How Can Comics and Culture Fight Back Against Homophobia and Transphobia? Can Poking Fun At Political Figures influence the opinions? Can Comics Change The Way People Think about the queer community? For a lively discussion of these and other topics Join Tim Sheridan (Alan Scott: The Green Lantern, Teen Titans Academy)Ajuan Mance (Living While Black, 1001 Black Men)Tilly Bridges (Begin Transmission, The Color of Always), Jim McCann (Return of the Dapper Men, Mind the Gap)Sina Grace (Superman: The Harvests of Youth, Rockstar and Softboy), and moderator Tara Madison Avery (PRISM COMICS, STACKED DECK PRESS) FOR A A LIVELY DISCUSION OFSE AND OTHER TOPICS!

4 – 4:45 PM – Trans Representation in Arts & Entertainment

Join Tara Madison Avery (We’re Still Here), Avi Roque (Disney’s The Owl House), Kasper (To Transparent Musical), Simon Howe (Netflix’s Big Mouth), and Donato Fatuesi (Silence = Death) for a conversation on trans Visibility in the arts –hosted by Yas Modares Ghasiri (Danny could Babysplitters). From Voice Acting and Publishing to Theater and Film, The Creators Share The Unique Challenges Trans Artists Face in Telling Authentic Stories and Carving Space in the Industry.

4 – 4:30 PM – Costume Contest in Fiesta Hall

Join Us for A Fun Costume Contest, and get ready to show off your creativity and win Amazing Prizes! The Top 3 Winners Will I receive Backpack Full of Fun Goodies, Including Pins From What’s Your Passion Jewelry, Scents From Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs, and Fabulous Trophies Handcrafted by Artisan Studios! Our Esteemed Judges Will Be: RCHHEAL SANDERSON, Chrissy Lynn Carpenterand Jacqueline Goehner! This exciting event Will be hosted by Julian Jetson and Puma Does Cosplay. Don’t Miss Out On The Fun – Come in Your Best Costume and You Might Just Take Home One of these Amazing Prizes!

5 – 5:45 pm – queer gayming: LGBTQ+ in video games

LEVEL UP FOR OUR LIVELY DISCUSION WHERE GAME INDUSTRY SPEAKERS WILL DISCUSS THES CAREER PATH INTO GAMES, LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN GAMING, FAVORITE QUERE GAME CHARACTERS, AND BUILDING INDEX ONLINE AND OFFINE COMMUNITIES. Connect with Fellow LGBTQ+ Gamers! Moderated by Kevin Winston (Digital La) with Panelists Torian Brackett (Voice actor on indie to aaa games), Irving Green (Voice actor in blizzard’s HearthstoneCapcom’s Exoprimal and Garena’s Free Fire), Ray launch (Qwerty Gamers, CEO), Darion Lowenstein (Secret Code, Game Consultant. Previous at Scopely, EA, Activision Blizzard), and Jeffrey Yohalem (UbisoftAssassin’s CreedWGA Award-Winning Writer).

6 – 6:45 pm – Geek Pop Crossfire

What’s the State of Geek Pop Culture Today? Will The X-Men Save The MCU? Will The Streaming Crunch Kill Star Trek? Will toxic fandom ever get reigned in? Join Moderator, David Reddish (Author, Commentator for Occupy Democrats, Entertainment Host of the LEFT OF STR8 SHOW) and in panel of industry experts and insiders for a high-energy, hard-totage and humorous debate about the present and future of all Things Geeky in Hollywood. Panelists include Tara Madison Avery (We’re Still HerePublisher, Stacked Deck Press), Sonya Saturday ( Jk rowling and the agrateful fans), William O. Tyler (We Belong, Theater of Terror and podcast), Michael Varratti (Screenwriter Tales of PoeHost of Dead for Filth Podcast), and Stacey Yvonne (Journalist at Pride & Black Girl Nerds).