Cape & Cowl Con is back, baby!
This Sunday, August 30th, the fourth annual comic convention run by Oakland’s Cape & Cowl Comics returns to Faction Brewing in Alameda, CA. The FREE one-day show brings some big name, well-known, and regional comic creators all under one roof for an event not-to-be-missed! Comics Bodega will be attending this year’s con to connect with writers & artists and bring you content from the show so you can see what it’s all about.
The event, presented by Vault Comics, features over 150 artists & vendors, will offer convention exclusives, and a number of panels sponsored by IDW Publishing. Additional sponsors include Mad Cave Studios, Image Comics, Oni Press, Arsenal Comics & Games, Invader Comics, and YCNEO.
PLUS! It’s free to attend and all-ages are welcome!
Here’s a look at who you can see appearing and what programming is planned for Cape & Cowl Con 2026!
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When:
Sunday, August 30th, 2026
11am-6pm (PDT)
Where:
Faction Brewing
2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA
For more information on Cape & Cowl Con, please visit Cape & Cowl Comics official convention webpage. If you can’t make it to the event, watch Comics Bodega’s website & socials next week for coverage. If you are fortunate to make it to the show, we’ll see you there!
About Cape & Cowl Comics:
We are the proud recipients of the 2023 Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award!
Located between 16th St & 17th Streets in Downtown Oakland, just steps from Frank Ogawa Plaza and the 19th street BART station, Cape & Cowl Comics is your comic book store in downtown Oakland. Easy to find and easy parking.
If we don’t have want you’re looking for we can order it for you. We are passionate about all genres and themes and just want to share our love of comic books with you. Drop in, say “Hello” and check us out.
Cape & Cowl Comics
1601 Clay Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 907-0678
Hours:
Monday: 11am – 7pm
Tuesday: 11am – 7pm
Wednesday: 11am – 7pm
Thursday: 11am – 7pm
Friday: 11am – 7pm
Saturday: 11am – 6pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm