Fans of the Star Wars universe will have the rare opportunity to meet David in person, hear behind-the-scenes stories from his time on set, and celebrate one of the most iconic sci-fi sages in cinematic history. David portrayed the character Ak-Rev in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. 

"I'm excited to connect with fans at Sonoma Con. The passion of the Star Wars community is incredible, and it's always an honor to share in that energy." 

Sonoma Con 2026 promises an action packed weekend! Whether you're a life-long Star Wars fan or a newcome to the galaxy far, far away, this year's convention is a must-attend event!

John is an acclaimed Cover Artist and Concept Artist.  John’s unique vision has been on covers for Spider-Man, Absolute Batman, Doctor Doom, Superman, Star Wars, Spawn, Transformers, Battle Beast, Something is Killing the Children, and GI JOE.

John’s film credits include: Star Wars: Rogue One, Force Awakens, Pacific Rim, The Avengers, Iron Man 1 and 2, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Rango, and Star Trek just to name a few.

John has jammed with many publishers and companies such as Marvel, DC Comics, IDW, Boom Studios, Paramount, Disney, Lucasfilm, Legendary, Lego, and Hasbro.

Marcelo Matere is a Canadian-Brazilian illustrator and toy concept designer with over 20 years of experience bringing giant robots to life. His work spans comic covers, toy packaging, and concept design for Hasbro, Marvel, IDW, Wizards of the Coast, and Skybound/Image, including Transformers Studio Series 86, G.I. Joe Classified, Marvel Legends, and the Masters of the Universe x Transformers crossover with Mattel. In 2024, he became the first Canadian-Brazilian artist inducted into the Transformers Hall of Fame.

Michaela Jill Murphy (aka Jessie Flower) is a Los Angeles based actor, singer, and writer often known for her voice-over work as Toph Beifong in Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Other popular credits include Chaca in Kronk’s New Groove and The Emperor’s New School, Young Franny in Meet the Robinson’s, Eiko in World of Final Fantasy, and Additional Voices in Over the Hedge, Brother Bear 2, Son of the Mask, Spider-Man 2, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, and Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never, to name a few.

More recently, you can catch her as the English dub as Mirror/Red Shoes in Nikke: Goddess of Victory. 

 She holds a Screenwriting and Theater dual degree from Yale University (Morse 2017) then spent some time in New York post-grad performing with cover band Faces for Radio in renowned venues like Bowery Electric and Stephen Talkhouse. During 2020, Michaela moved back to Los Angeles and is excited to keep working in voice-over, as well as on-camera, stage, and music.

To keep up with Michaela, follow her on Instagram/YouTube @michaelamostly, TikTok @michaelajillmurphy, or check out her website www.michaelajillmurphy.com and join the Bandit Community. 

MTG Nerd Girl’s Instagram:

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Decked out Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/deckedoutedh/

Natalie McKean is a California-based graphic novelist and artist, and the creator of the sci-fi series M33: Galaxy of Hybrids. Their work focuses on immersive world building and themes of identity and transformation, brought to life through detailed, character-driven storytelling. McKean is also the author of Through the Cognitive Rift (2017), a dark philosophical science fiction graphic novel developed over more than a decade, and is recognized for their intricate scratchboard illustrations.

With over 26 years of experience in voice acting, Nicki Rapp has brought to life a wide range of iconic and beloved characters across video games, animated series, and educational media. A graduate of The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Nicki honed her craft at Voicetrax in Sausalito, where she developed a deep passion for voice work.

Some of her standout roles include voicing children in the original Sims series and Sims 2 and Sims 3, and lending her voice to countless quirky characters in MySims. Fans may also recognize her portrayal of Lili Zanotto in Psychonauts, Deadeye Courtney in Broken Age, and Lilly in Telltale Games' The Walking Dead. In addition, Nicki brought the notorious tyrant Sammunmak to life in Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse, which was recently remastered.

Other notable credits include Alex in Cartoon Network’s Long Live The Royals, Morgan LeFlay in Tales of Monkey Island, and Frogboy in Ikonei Island. For several years, she also voiced Tad for Leapfrog, bringing a fun and educational energy to children’s programming.

Nicki was proudly born and raised in Santa Rosa, and is over the moon to come home for a local Con!! 

Phil Stone is a Michigan-based artist known for his striking Rulebook Showcase illustrations in Magic: The Gathering. Some of his most famous cards include Ancient Copper Dragon, Sword of Forge and Frontier, and Tyrranax Rex. Phil’s journey into professional illustration has captivated fans across the realm. Meet him at the convention to explore his art and hear his story!

Learn more at:

Website: https://philstoneillustrations.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philstoneart/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philstonerocks

From Ice Age to Reality Fracture, Randy is happy to share 31 years of Magic art with folks visiting Sonoma Con. He's your friendly neighborhood Magic artist (lives in Santa Rosa), and you can see his cat in the card, "Instrument of the Bards."

Richard Kane Ferguson is an internationally renowned fantasy artist, comic artist and illustrator who has worked extensively in the gaming industry since the 1990s. He’s been painting and designing for MTG almost since its beginning, working on its earliest sets right up to the present day. He’s lent his distinctive visual style to a host of iconic cards from Dakkon Blackblade to Force of Will. And he’s probably at his creative happiest when chained to his drawing board and cranking on a really tight MTG deadline.

RKF has worked with many other gaming and comic companies, including White Wolf Games and Marvel Comics. He’s published numerous comics of his own creation. He's currently working on the completion of his creator owned opus The Golden Age: The Book of Xell. This lavish, fully painted work first saw print as a 50-page graphic novel in Heavy Metal Magazine. It’s designed, written and painted by Richard and will be collected as a stand-alone Graphic Novel as soon as the project is completed.

RK Post, a prominent artist in the world of Magic: The Gathering, has captivated fans with his iconic illustrations for over two decades. Iconic cards like Avatar of Woe and Sakashima the Imposter showcase his ability to bring fantastical creatures and epic scenes to life. Whether you're a long-time admirer or a new fan, RK Post's presence at the convention promises to be a highlight for all Magic enthusiasts.

Learn more at:

Website: https://www.rkpost.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postrk

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RkPostArt/

Seth Groves is a freelance illustrator and traditional painter based in Indianapolis. He began his career while serving in the U.S. Air Force, creating sketch cards for TOPPS, and has since gone on to produce officially licensed artwork for Star Wars and Marvel Studios. 

His recent work includes cover art for Image Comics’ Moon Man and Boom Studios’ Something Is Killing the Children. In 2025, he was featured in the Star Wars Celebration Japan Art Show.

Breakthrough talent Sukesha Ray, known as Artbysushi, is a creative force in entertainment. Renowned for cover work with DC Comics, Disney, Image, Capcom/Udon, Dynamite, and IDW, she is also a Sony Music–signed singer, seamlessly transcending mediums as one of entertainment’s newest superstar talents across art, music, and pop culture.

Terry is a professional comic book artist with over 40 years of experience in penciling, inking, and artistry.

Victor Adame Minguez is an independent artist who specializes in imaginative realism, he’s widely known for his contributions through his personal work but most notably through the art of Magic, the Gathering. At an early age Victor expressed his passion for many forms of art, from woodworking, sculpture and his love of painting – dreaming to one day make a living as a fantasy artist, it was when Victor discovered Magic the Gathering as it instantly struck a chord – through its social engagement with other people but most significantly, the legendary artists behind the game, wishing to one day work alongside them.

Now a 10 year illustration veteran, Victor still remains true to his roots, his work continues to inspire and bring notoriety to the art form, worldwide exposure through Magic, the Gathering has made fans eager to follow his career as he delves deeper into more personal work, further attracting the eyes of viewers around the world.