VIRTUOUS CON: 2024 GUESTS

We’re excited to have some of the most innovative creators in comics, graphic novels, books, and film coming to Virtuous Con. No matter what medium you’re into, our guests are pushing past old boundaries to create a space where diverse stories and storytellers can thrive. You’re bound to be inspired.

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N. K. Jemisin
N. K. Jemisin

Award-Winning Author
”The World We Make”, “The Broken Earth Trilogy”

David Steward II
David Steward II

Chief Executive Officer
Lion Forge Animation

Malcolm Barrett
Malcolm Barrett

Award-Wining Actor/Producer
”The Changeling”, “Average Joe”

Vashti Harrison
Vashti Harrison

Award-Wining Artist and Author
”BIG”, “Hair Love”

Tananarive Due
Tananarive Due

Award-Winning Author and Producer
”The Reformatory” “Horror Noire”

Victor Lavalle
Victor Lavalle

Award-Winning Author and Producer
”The Changeling” “Lone Women”

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Omega Jones
Omega Jones

Tabletop GM & Designer, Host
”The Critical Bard”

Kerri Grant
Kerri Grant

Award-Winning Writer/Producer/Director
”Ada Twist Scientist”, “The Backyardigans”

DeeJay Knight
DeeJay Knight

Gamer, Broadcaster, Actor, Host: Team Liquid

Alitha Martinez
Alitha Martinez

Award-Winning Comic Book Artist
”NUBIA”, “World of Wakanda”, “Wakanda Forever”

Janicia Francis
Janicia Francis

Cultural Critic, Producer, Storyteller

Cody Ziglar
Cody Ziglar

Emmy-Nominated Writer, Director, Producer
”Miles Morales: Spider-Man”, “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”

LaToya Morgan
LaToya Morgan

Writer, Producer, Director
”Into the Badlands”, “The Walking Dead”

Eden Royce
Eden Royce

Award-Winning Author
”Root Magic”

Yung Khan
Yung Khan

Entrepreneur, CEO of Khan Art & Design Co.

Jarvis Bernard Sheffield
Jarvis Bernard Sheffield
Betty Nixx
Betty Nixx

Gamer/Content Creator

Frederick Joseph
Frederick Joseph

Author/Activist
”Patriarchy Blues,” “The BlackFriend”

AyChristene
AyChristene

Gamer, Streamer, CEO, Global Domination Queen, Host, Advocate

Aliza Pearl
Aliza Pearl

Actor, Writer (TV/Film/Games), TTRPG Streamer
”NCIS-LA”, “Versed”, “Streampunks RPG”, “D&D in a Castle”

Aaron Perine
Aaron Perine

Award-Winning Podcast Host

Odunze Whyte Oguguo
Odunze Whyte Oguguo

Comic/Manga Artist and Writer
Co-Founder MyFutprint Entertainment
”Apple Black Manga”

Markeia McCarty
Markeia McCarty

Entertainment Host, VO Actor

Kish Knight
Kish Knight

Author

N.D. Jones
N.D. Jones

Award-Winning Author

Gabe Hicks
Gabe Hicks

Game Designer/Writer and Voice Over

TJ Sterling
TJ Sterling

President & Lead Artist of Rae Comics
”Okemus”

B. Sharise Moore
B. Sharise Moore

Author, Educator, Curriculum Designer

Jay Washington
Jay Washington

Comedian, Actor, Host
”American Gigolo”, “Chi-Raq”

B. Dave Walters
B. Dave Walters

Writer/Host/DM
”MotherLands RPG”, “Black Dice Society”

Karim Cheese
Karim Cheese

Content Creator, Streamer,
Reactor & Host

Daniel José Older
Daniel José Older

Award-Winning Author
”Star Wars: The High Republic”

Greg Burnham
Greg Burnham

Author/Writer, Editor and Publisher
”Tuskegee Heirs”, “DC’s The Spoils”

Karla "Moon" Medrano
Karla "Moon" Medrano

Award-Winning Comic Book Writer
”Luna Queen of Mahru”

Brandon Easton
Brandon Easton

Award-Winning Writer
”Transformers: War for Cybertron”, “Iyanu Animated Series”

L. Penelope
L. Penelope

Award-Winning Fantasy & Paranormal Romance Author
”The Monsters We Defy”, “The Earthsinger Chronicles”