The ground-breaking graphic novel Breathtaker: Love, Death, Sex, Power makes a powerful return to center stage at this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con, running October 17–19 at the Baltimore Convention Center—and fans are in for something truly special. You can purchase your tickets now!
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In celebration of the 35th anniversary of the original release, the Breathtaker creative team has been fully reunited for a weekend of panels, signings, and exclusives. Comic legends Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, Kathy Mix, Mike Gold, and Walter Simonson (writer of the stunning new introduction) will all be on hand to unveil the definitive edition of Breathtaker, newly restored and expanded for Titan Comics.
More than just a reprint, this deluxe edition includes nearly 80 pages of new content, behind-the-scenes material, and the all-new comic story Make Way for the Man — a gripping origin tale of the Breathtaker Device. This thrilling prequel will also be available in a convention-exclusive standalone comic debuting at Baltimore Comic-Con.
“The team at Baltimore Comic-Con has gone above and beyond in supporting our return,” said Mark Wheatley, co-creator of Breathtaker. “This book has been out of print for far too long, and we’re thrilled Titan Publishing is bringing it back — expanded, remastered, and more relevant than ever — with the fans who made it a success from the beginning.”
Fans can also look forward to a pop-up art show at the convention, showcasing a portion of Marc Hempel’s and Mark Wheatley’s original Breathtaker artwork from the Norman Rockwell Museum touring exhibition. This marks a rare opportunity to experience the ground-breaking visuals that helped define the original series, up close and in person.
The new Breathtaker collection and its companion events are just the beginning—more surprises are planned throughout the convention weekend.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Mark Wheatley is an Eisner, Inkpot, and Golden Lion award-winning creator whose credits include Frankenstein Mobster, EZ Street, Return of the Human, and Hammer of the Gods. His work spans from the Robert E. Howard Foundation book covers to TV (CBS’s The Millers, 2 Broke Girls) and even Lady Gaga’s stage design.
Marc Hempel is known for his iconic work on The Sandman with Neil Gaiman, as well as Gregory, Tug & Buster, and Naked Brain. His art has graced the pages of MAD, Heavy Metal, Disney Adventures, and The Escapist.
Mike Gold, co-founder of First Comics and longtime DC Comics editor, has helped launch fan-favorite series such as Jon Sable Freelance, The Question, American Flagg!, and GrimJack. A recipient of the Hero Initiative Humanitarian Award, Gold is a fixture in comics and broadcasting.
Kathy Mix, an original Insight Studios member, and Walter Simonson, legendary creator of Thor and Manhunter, round out this historic reunion, each contributing to the anniversary celebration in meaningful ways.
Don’t miss the Breathtaker 35th Anniversary Celebration at Baltimore Comic-Con 2025.
Brian K. Vaughan Fan Package Tickets
Brian K. Vaughan Friday and Saturday Fan Packages are now on sale with limited availability (50 daily). Packages include:
- Exclusive meet and greet
- 10 Autographs
- 1 Signed Print
- Selfie
Does not include convention admission.
Buy Brian K. Vaughn Fan Package
Volunteers
Volunteers Interested in being a part of putting on “America’s Greatest Comic Book Convention”? You can sign up to be part of our volunteer staff at https://baltimorecomiccon.com/volunteer/!
Hotels Expiring Shortly!
Baltimore Comic-Con hotel rates will be expiring in the next few days! If you are coming to the show and plan to stay around the Baltimore Convention Center, please take advantage of our hotel links while they last:
https://baltimorecomiccon.com/hotels/
Tickets that are now on sale include:
- Weekend
- Friday only
- Saturday only
- Sunday only
- VIP
- Creator Fan Packages
As always, children 10 and under are free with a paid adult admission!
This year’s confirmed guests for the show include: Arthur Adams (Longshot), Joel Adams (Ms. Mystic), Zeea Adams (Deadman), Kaare Andrews (Spider-Man: REIGN 2), Eddy Barrows (Superman), Jeremy Bastian (Cursed Pirate Girl), Marty Baumann ((Pixar artist), John Beatty (Marvel Super Heroes: Secret Wars), Rose Besch (Miles Morales: Spider-Man), Josh Blaylock (Mercy Sparx, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Russ Braun (The Boys), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Jacen Burrows (Crossed), Jim Calafiore (NED, Lord of the Pit), Richard Case (Doom Patrol), Donny Cates (Venom), Keith Champagne (Stranger Things), Howard Chaykin (Time Squared), Jo Chen (Runaways), Sean Chen (Evermind), Jim Cheung (Young Avengers), Mark Chiarello (Wednesday Comics), Frank Cho (Harley Quinn), Michael Cho (The Avengers and the Veracity Trap), Amy Chu (Emma Frost: The White Queen), Chris Claremont (X-Men), Matthew Clark (Adventures of Superman, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Becky Cloonan (Somna), Steve Conley (The Middle Age), Michael W. Conrad (Manowar: Invictus), Denys Cowan (The Question), Dani (Sensational Wonder Woman), Alan Davis (Excalibur), Deans Family Productions (Crass Fed), Jeff Dekal (Something is Killing the Children), Francine Delgado (Gatchaman), Kevin Delgado (Tuff Stuff, courtesy of Comics and Collectibles R Us), Todd Dezago (The Perhapanauts), Ryan Dunlavey (Action Philosophers), Garth Ennis (The Boys, Saturday and Sunday only), Viktor Farro (Invincible Universe: Battle Beast), David Finch (Moon Knight), Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs), Trish Forstner (Feral), Franco (Deadman Tells the Spooky Tales), Barbara Friedlander (Swing with Scooter), Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (DC Nation), Ron Garney (BRZRKR), Chris Giarrusso (Mini Marvels), Dan Goldman (Unfinished Business), Randy Green (Witchblade). Mike Grell (Green Arrow: The Longbow Hunters), Torunn Grønbekk (Catwoman), Gavin Guidry (Action Comics), Brian Haberlin (Spawn, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Bob Hall (West Coast Avengers), Cully Hamner (Blue Beetle), Scott Hanna (Amazing Spider-Man), Dean Haspiel (The Red Hook), Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool), Marc Hempel (Sandman), Jamal Igle (Superman, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Klaus Janson (Daredevil), Dave Johnson (100 Bullets), Phillip Kennedy Johnson (Incredible Hulk), J.G. Jones (Wanted), Chris Kemple (Artist Alley Comics), Chip Kidd (The Avengers in the Veracity Trap), Derek Kirk Kim (The Last Mermaid), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Dan Krall (House of Night), Adam Kubert (Wolverine), Jae Lee (Inhumans), Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween), Tula Lotay (Barnstormers), Nate Lovett (Dungeons & Dragons), Kevin Maguire (Justice League), Alex Maleev (Star Wars: Boba Fett – Black White and Red), Anthony Marques (The Green Hornet), Laura Martin (Nubia: Queen of the Amazons), Shawn Martinbrough (Red Hood: The Hill), Ron Marz (Green Lantern), Jose Marzan Jr. (Y: The Last Man), Justin Mason (Spider-Punk), Charlie McElvy (Spider-Squirrel), Mike McKone (Red Goblin), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Adriana Melo (Action Comics), Josh Middleton (Aquaman), Al Milgrom (Spectacular Spider-Man), Mark Morales (Thor), Trevor Mueller (Albert the Alien), Sarah Myers (TMNT Saturday Morning Adventures), Tom Nguyen (The Switch), Mike Norton (Battlepug, courtesy of Hero Initiative), Kevin Nowlan (Batman: Sword of Azrael), Patrick Olliffe (Untold Tales of Spider-Man), Dan Parent (Sabrina the Teenage Witch), John J. Pearson (In Bloom), Andrew Pepoy (Simone & Ajax), Barbara Perez Marquez (The Cardboard Kingdom), David Petersen (Mouse Guard), Brandon Peterson (Uncanny X-Men), Khoi Pham (Star Wars: Darth Vader), Paul Pope (THB), Tom Raney (Green Lantern), Amy Reeder (Power Girl), Rod Reis (COWL), Esad Ribic (Conan the Barbarian), Afua Richardson (Kahhori: Reshaper of Worlds), Andrew Robinson (Halo), James Robinson (Starman), Don Rosa (Uncle $crooge), Craig Rousseau (Herculoids), Stephane Roux (Void Rivals), Jim Rugg (Street Angel), Andy Runton (Owly), Stuart Sayger (Conan the Barbarian), Joseph Schmalke (Seven Years in Darkness, courtesy of Groundbreaking Comics), Bart Sears (Deathstroke), Declan Shalvey (Old Dog), Louise Simonson (The Death of Superman 30th Anniversary Special), Walter Simonson (Thor), Don Simpson (Megaton Man), Jeff Smith (Bone), John K. Snyder III (Suicide Squad), Mark Sparacio (Chelsea Dagger and the Women of Excalibur), Joe Staton (Dick Tracy), Brian Stelfreeze (Black Panther), Paul D. Storrie (Storm Kids: Stanley’s Ghost), Karl Story (The Mandalorian), Zoe Thorogood (It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Universe), John Timms (Superman: Son of Kal-El), Peter Tomasi (The Rocketfellers), Billy Tucci (Shi), Fred Van Lente (Action Philosophers), Brian K. Vaughan (Spectators, Friday and Saturday only), Gus Vazquez (Sunfire and Big Hero Six), Charles Vess (Stardust), Wade Von Grawbadger (Justice League), Mark Waid (Justice League Unlimited), David F. Walker (Big Jim and the White Boy, Saturday and Sunday only), Dan Watters (Nightwing), Lee Weeks (Batman/Catwoman Special), Mark Wheatley (Breathtaker), Matt Wieringo (Stargate Atlantis: Gateways), Keith Williams (Web of Spider-Man), Rich Woodall (Electric Black), John Workman (Wild Things), Kelly Yates (Doctor Who), and Thom Zahler (Love and Capes).
In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Ringo Awards, programming, and more. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages, and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, Bluesky, and Snapchat.