As Lubbock-Con 2025 comes to a close, we want to thank everyone who made it possible! See you next year!

Aerial Atmosphere is a pole, aerial, and dance fitness studio in Lubbock, TX. This February at Comic Con, we’re excited to bring your favorite characters to life through aerial performances paired with stunning cosplay. Our performance group, made up of both students and instructors, features a diverse range of skill levels, shapes, and sizes—showcasing the incredible possibilities at every stage of the aerial journey.”

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Instagram: @aerialatmospherefs

Facebook: @aerialatmosphere

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Hullabaloo Comedy Company (formerly West Texas Comedy) invites you to experience a snapshot of their improvised comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience. Come watch hilarious scenes inspired by real-life audience experiences, and rib-tickling jokes fueled by YOU!

In the past five years, I have worked on a new form of audio media: the Musical Radio Documentary. In this format, narration is provided through original tones, music, and sound effects, without the use of a narrator or text. The entire content is produced and created using sound, including the voices of famous individuals. The producer focuses solely on audio design, using original tone sounds to convey the message to the audience. This approach allows the audience to engage with the production on a deeper level, enabling them to interpret and assess the accuracy of the result based on the content presented

Presenter/Panelists: Pedram Bahaeabadi Ravari

It's time for a Trivia Off! Participants will compete head-to-head in to see who can answer more of the rapid-fire questions of their selected category in a minute 30 seconds. Each round is based on a different geek/nerd topic including (Comic books & movies, Horror, TTRPG's, Video games, Anime, Literature, etc.). My brother and I have pooled our distinct nerd knowledge, the expertise of fellow nerd friends, and the power of Google to make these questions extra difficult. Battle it out in this fun and interactive event! We'd like to see you try.

Presenter/Panelists: Theresa Brown and Sebastian Brown

Art is most often spawned from emotion and passion. Whether it be from loving a piece of media, to a creation from your own imagination, or a piece of vent art as a coping mechanism. No matter what style you have it comes from you (including drawn, written, acting, etc)! So what happens when you start being too afraid of messing up, it feels like a chore, or you’ve become so obsessed with perfection the joy you once had is gone?

I am a very emotional and passionate person, and there is nothing wrong with that. The same goes for you! In this panel I want to cover some of the coping mechanisms and mental health tips and tricks that have helped me overcome these challenges myself. So whether it’s: a fear, art block, or obsession with perfection, my goal is to help you find something that sticks with you to help find you joy in art again! :D

Some of the topics I will be covering:

Identifying the “problem” (Why has art become more difficult? Dig deep and get to the root cause, and how to find that)

Mental outlook (How to re-wire your brain to be more self-positive)

Self care (Things to do that help you feel better, without medication, because of the chemical changes within your own brain.)

Art block (What it usually comes from and how to help)

Obsession with perfection and self-comparison (The thing that stops most artist and how to overcome it)

It’s ok to be emotional! <3(A reminder that emotions are completely normal and a good thing, and while it’s not always easy it is possible to find a new mental state and outlook. It is ok to struggle, it’s completely natural. Encouragement to keep trying and moving forward, and that it’s ok to not be perfect!)

Q&A (Use your current examples of what you're struggling with or further questions about what was talked about and I will answer to the fullest of my abilities! :D)

Presenter/Panelists: Katelyn Lucus

Aerial Atmosphere is a pole, aerial, and dance fitness studio in Lubbock, TX. This February at Comic Con, we’re excited to bring your favorite characters to life through aerial performances paired with stunning cosplay. Our performance group, made up of both students and instructors, features a diverse range of skill levels, shapes, and sizes—showcasing the incredible possibilities at every stage of the aerial journey.”

Social Media:

Instagram: @aerialatmospherefs

Facebook: @aerialatmosphere

TikTok: @aerialatmosphere

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Video Gaming Area and tournaments brought to you by: Hebi Studios!
Sign up for gaming tournaments here:

https://challonge.com/communities/lubbockcon2025

Video Gaming Area and tournaments brought to you by: Hebi Studios!
Sign up for gaming tournaments here:

https://challonge.com/communities/lubbockcon2025

In this panel we will go into detail on tips to make your booth stand out, and increase your acceptance chances. This discussion will be aimed towards beginner market artists, to help navigate the new age of marketing. Demographic, social media performance, application standards, and how to avoid scams will be just some of the main topics.

This panel will also be open for questions during as well as afterwards, at Inky's table, to make sure all of your questions are answered!

Presenter/Panelists: Inky Garcia

What lessons can storytellers glean from D&D, RPGs, and other player driven games? Quite a lot! Get an insight on how to broaden your narrative prowess by taking a deeper look at the mechanics behind player driven stories.

Presenter/Panelists: Richard Mendoza III

Lubbock local idol performers Harmonic Hues and StarryP Productions are excited to bring you a joint live show! Highlighting J-pop, vocaloid, and more using their combined years of dancing experience! It’s a show you don’t want to miss!

Come talk about all things retro gaming and watch a live Speed Run!

Provided by HEBI Studios! For more information visit: www.lubbockcon.com/gaming

Come try out a new miniature or card game at Lubbock-Con! Demos provided by Stormcrow Games and Mad Hatter’s House of Games. For more information visit: www.lubbockcon.com/gaming

Click Here for more: Cosplay Contest Information

Just Because the Vendor Hall closed doesn’t mean the party has to stop! Come out to Cafe J for our official After Party at Cafe J!

Raise your penlights and get ready to chant with Lubbock’s first idol festival! Celebrating J-Pop and K-Pop, performers from all around the state are ready to show you a sparkling stage with dance and song!

A panel to discuss how we create our fan art. Tips and tricks on how to improve your art.

Presenter/Panelists: Katy Standridge, Logan Pack, Inky Garcia, Shelbye Karr, and Illya Mc

On a chilly October evening, a lantern-bearing student guides a group across the moon-lit Texas Tech University. Awaiting their presence are student storytellers, ready to recount the macabre histories and legends that haunt the campus. But how did this new tradition, and the organization that hosts it, come into being? Join us for the world premiere of Legends & Legacy: How a Student Club Created a New Tradition from University Ghost Stories, and a conversation about the roles paranormal beliefs play in culture and society.

Presenter/Panelists: Members of Raider Power of Paranormal

This panel will explore how Tumblr's fandom became a breeding ground for social justice movements and a safe haven for marginalized voices. For many, Tumblr's fandom wasn't just a place to geek out, it was a refuge, a digital utopia where difference was celebrated and everyone could belong. This panel will explore how Tumblr’s unique platform, with its focus on anonymity and community-building, became the unlikely birthplace of a social justice revolution.

Drawing on the research, the panel will examine:

- How Tumblr's fandom mobilized around issues like LGBTQ+ rights, body positivity, and racial justice, using their collective voice to challenge harmful stereotypes and fight for a more equitable world.

- How Tumblr's fandom popularized concepts like trigger warnings and helped shape a more inclusive and progressive understanding of topics like sexuality, gender identity, and mental health, fostering conversations that often went unheard in offline spaces.

- How Tumblr offered a safe space for fans who felt ostracized in their offline lives, particularly those from marginalized communities.

- How Tumblr fostered a culture of radical acceptance, allowing fans to explore their identities, find solidarity with like-minded individuals, and challenge societal norms that excluded them.

- How, similar to the hippies of the 1960s who leveraged physical spaces to foster community and share radical ideas, Tumblr provided a digital space where young users could explore, express, and advocate for social justice causes, mirroring and expanding on the causes defined and fought for in the 1960s.

- How the research dubbed this generation of fans "digital hippies" for their embrace of countercultural ideals and their commitment to social change.

Join us as we discuss how Tumblr's fandom used their passion to make a difference, leaving an indelible mark on fan culture and the world beyond. We will discuss the lasting legacy of Tumblr’s fandom and how its influence continues to ripple throughout today's digital landscape, leaving a lasting impact on everything from online discourse to fan conventions

Presenter/Panelists: Sydney Scheller

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Aerial Atmosphere is a pole, aerial, and dance fitness studio in Lubbock, TX. This February at Comic Con, we’re excited to bring your favorite characters to life through aerial performances paired with stunning cosplay. Our performance group, made up of both students and instructors, features a diverse range of skill levels, shapes, and sizes—showcasing the incredible possibilities at every stage of the aerial journey.”

Social Media:

Instagram: @aerialatmospherefs

Facebook: @aerialatmosphere

TikTok: @aerialatmosphere