Co-creator of CYANIDE & HAPPINESS and creator of the BOIDS comic – writer/producer/director/artist Dave McElfatrick joins DCS November 21-22, 2026!

October 9, 2026 Dallas Comic Show

This man is Webcomics Royalty! Dave McElfatrick is one of the co-creators of the cultural mainstay CYANIDE & HAPPINESS. In 20 years he has written and drawn the comic alongside producing CYANIDE & HAPPINESS shorts and more. Dave is now focusing on his new webcomic BOIDS, a sardonic satire about goofy birds. Come say hi, he will be happy to draw a personalised sketch for you.” – whatever you want to take from that. Meet Dave at DALLAS COMIC SHOW’s Holiday Special this November 21-22, 2026 at NTX Arena – his first time appearing with us! Visit Dave’s website right here.

Meet CYANIDE & HAPPINESS co-creator Dave McElfatrick at DALLAS COMIC SHOW November 21-22, 2026!

The 411 on DCS

#DallasComicShow is a family-friendly event in the DFW area featuring exciting comic book and media guests, costumed characters, gaming and Anime content. Our mission is to bring back an affordable pop culture convention experience to the DFW area, something everyone can enjoy and embrace without breaking the bank. This is show run by fans and done for fans. We are here to make sure you have fun.

TIMELINE:

Our inaugural shows were held at the Richardson Convention Center - in the Spring of 2016 (April 23-24) and in late Summer 2016 (August 6-7). Our third event was at the Irving Convention Center on February 11-12, 2017, and our fourth back at the Richardson Civic Center on September 16-17, 2017.

In 2018 we had two fun events happening, August 25-26, and November 17-18.

In 2019, we had three shows - the first April 6-7 in Richardson, then August 10-11 in Lewisville, TX, and finally November 23-24 in Richardson.

In 2020, due to Coronavirus concerns, we decided to go on hiatus and not attempt public gatherings, which was probably for the best.

In 2021, the Dallas Comic Show returned with THREE events - the first being a single-day show on June 26, the second a two-day show August 21-22, and the third being November 6-7, and all three events will be held at the Music City Mall in Lewisville, TX. And a surprise addition, we hosted a special "Day of Cheer" on December 18, 2021 - a FREE admission event with several vendors and special guests... just in time for Christmas shopping!

In 2022, we started with February 19-20, followed by April 23-24, and then August 12-14, November 11-12, and finally December 17-18... our "Weekend of Cheer"

In 2023, we did a show April 29-30, August 26-27, November 18-19, and December 16-17

In 2024 we had shows April 20-21, August 24-25, November 23-24, and a one-day show on December 21st.

In 2025 we hosted a Spring Spectacular on April 23-24, our first ever BIGFANBOY COMIC CON on September 13th, and our Holiday Special on November 22-23. In 2026, we're celebrating our 10th Anniversary! Our first show was our Spring Spectacular on April 25-26, and then our Holiday Special on November 21-22 - we hope to see you there!