Designated Debaters and King Features Are Back On Board For Vol.2!

July 17, 2025

A regal welcome back to a partner and talent we know you love.

The hilarious show that we all loved on Vol. 1 will set sail on Vol. 2. The Designated Debaters trio is set to bring the most outrageous pop culture debates to the Comic-Con: The Cruise stage again. This is the show where YOU pick the topics, YOU decide the winner, and the loser has to DRINK.

King Features to Make a Regal Return!

We’re so excited to welcome King Features back onboard Comic-Con: The Cruise! As t he premier producer and distributor of some of the world’s most iconic intellectual properties, their return means more legendary fun is on the horizon!

On our inaugural cruise, fans loved celebrating Popeye ®, Flash Gordon™, and The Phantom™. Our team is currently cooking up some fresh King Features magic with onboard activations, themed games and celebrations of even more timeless heroes for Vol. 2 in 2026 . And trust us, you’ll want to be there for what’s coming next!