Legendary author of HAP AND LEONARD, BLOOD AND SHADOWS, DEAD IN THE WEST, COLD IN JULY, BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES, SON OF BATMAN, JONAH HEX, BUBBA HO-TEP and more – Joe R. Lansdale joins DALLAS COMIC SHOW November 21-22, 2026!

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When it comes to Texas-based authors, there are few more beloved and genre-defining than the legendary and award-winning Joe R. Lansdale… and now he’s joining his first DALLAS COMIC SHOW for our Holiday Special this November 21-22, 2026 at NTX Arena! Joe is known for his incredibly diverse work including titles like TEXAS NIGHT RIDERS, DEAD IN THE WEST, THE MAGIC WAGON, THE NIGHTRUNNERS, COLD IN JULY, SAVAGE SEASON, MUCHO MOJO, BAD CHILI, FREEZER BURN, WALTZ OF SHADOWS, THE BIG BLOW, BLOOD DANCE, THE BOTTOMS, LOST ECHOES, LEATHER MAIDEN, THE THICKET, HOT IN DECEMBER, BIG LIZARD, MOON LAKE, SHOOTING STAR, RUMBLE TUMBLE, CAPTAIN OUTRAGEOUS, DEAD AIM, HONEY TONK SAMURAI, JACKRABBIT SMILE, HATCHET GIRLS, PETRIFIED DREAMS, the HAP AND LEONARD books and more.

He’s also written for BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SUPERMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, SON OF BATMAN, THE NEW BATMAN ADVENTURES, JONAH HEX Animated) and more. His book-to-film adaptations include THE THICKET, COLD IN JULY, and the magnificent BUBBA HO-TEP, and his book-to-television efforts include HAP AND LEONARD, LOVE DEATH & ROBOTS, MASTERS OF HORROR, and more. He’s also collaborated with fellow DCS guest Mark A. Nelson on the Vertigo series BLOOD AND SHADOWS, and Mark has done illustration work for several of Joe’s books including BY BIZARRE HANDS, MUCHO MOJO, BLOOD DANCES, and SHADOWS KITH AND KIN. We are very excited to welcome Joe to the show, joined by his son Keith Lansdale, also a very accomplished author. Be sure to stop by their booth and say hello!