Disability Comic Con Houston 2026: Celebrating Inclusion, Cosplay & Pop Culture
The Second Annual Disability Comic Con Houston 2026 brought together superheroes, cosplayers, artists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and disability advocates for an unforgettable celebration of inclusion and creativity at Bad Astronaut Brewery in Houston, Texas. Hosted by Dr. Alisa Elliot, also known as Coffee the Cosplayer, Disability Comic Con creates an inclusive space where individuals of all abilities can experience the excitement of comic books, cosplay, gaming, entertainment, and pop culture.
This year's convention featured inspiring guest speakers, including Lupie Lotus, Dawn Revell founder of Heroes N More, comic book author Kerry Smith, and voice actor Nia Celeste. Attendees also heard from viral social media personalities Tre Nubb and Steffni Randle, who shared their experiences with content creation, entrepreneurship, and building successful online communities.
Entertainment included DJ Cowboy Red, comedians Yehee and Emilie Erickson, and incredible character appearances from Heroes N More and Raptor Medics. A cosplay contest showcased the creativity and talent of participants, with a $150 cash prize awarded for an outstanding costume and character performance.
Beyond entertainment, Disability Comic Con highlights the importance of disability representation, accessibility, and inclusive opportunities within the pop culture industry. Local artists and vendors, including entrepreneurs within the disability community, showcased handmade merchandise, comic books, collectibles, artwork, and unique pop culture creations.
Disability Comic Con is more than a convention. It is a community-driven movement dedicated to celebrating different abilities, encouraging creative expression, supporting small businesses, and creating opportunities for meaningful connections. As the event continues to grow, its mission remains clear: everyone deserves a place in fandom, entertainment, and creative communities.
Join us as we continue building a more inclusive pop culture experience in Houston and beyond. Because fandom has no limitations, and inclusion is everyone's superpower!
Lupie Lotus
Lupie is a professional cosplayer, makeup artist, and the mastermind behind the Cosplay With Me organization. Growing up in a family of entertainers, she now travels the comic con circuit as a special guest and panelist, using the power of pop culture to make a real-world impact.
DJ Cowboy Red
He's the DJ with the most who is providing us with music. DJ Cowboy Red has a faithful following and doesn't let his disability get in the way of making the crowd move!
Heroes N More
A group of special superheroes and princesses, giving kids a reason to smile, hope, and dream.
Gamababes
An anime and video gam bar in Houston tat hosts cosplay meetups.
Yehee
A Texas comedian with cerebral palsy who knows how to make the best of any situation. Yehee is a 4x career pivoter who has made a side quest into her dream. Challenging the norms of he Korean-American background, she goes around the southern state making funnies out of the uncomfortable.
Kyle Blue
Dynamic Storyteller thekyleblue redefines the word abstract. His stage show pushes the limits of comic book author, professional working with youth on the autism spectrum, comedy, theatre, poetry, and hip hop.
Tony Martinez Comedy
Tony is an emerging comedian with spinal muscular atrophy . This condition hasn't stopped Tony from pursuing his dream of becoming a comedian; in fact, it has enhanced his ability to create relatable and humorous material for both himself and others.
Whirl Wheel
Luis is a self-advocate and creator of a new comic book series called Whirl Wheel based on a character he developed over a decade ago. Whirl Wheel's civilian name is Alec Gutierrez, and he was born with spina bifida making him paralyzed from the knees down and use a wheelchair.
Tre Nubb
Tre Nubb is a viral social media sensation, motivational entertainer, fitness influencer, and comedian. Born without arms and with one leg, he uses humor, dancing, and daily-life videos to inspire others and defy expectations.
Steffni Randle
Steffni is a social media content creator and disability advocate who has gained widespread recognition on various national networks and boast over 500k followers on Tiktok sharing her life journey. She is featured in TLC series One Day in My Body.
Nia Celeste
Dallas, TX native and voice actor, actress, cosplayer and singer who is neurodivergent and LGBT+ creative. Nia's major roles include Dragon Ball Daima, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince.
Emilie Erickson
Austin, TX comedian who regularly makes appearance on the comedy scene is paving her way with intricate storytelling from her point of view.
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