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Comic-Con: The Cruise is proud to partner with The Joe Kubert School on our 2026 sailing. Founded by legendary comic book artist Joe Kubert, the school stands as an iconic institution in the world of comic book and graphic novel education. And this year, they’re offering you the exclusive opportunity to become a Joe Kubert student while sailing on Comic-Con: The Cruise.

Enter the Comic-Con: The Cruise x The Kubert School Drawing Contest for your chance to win an exclusive art experience with the school. Here directly from Anthony Marques, President of The Joe Kubert School, to learn more about the contest.

  • Create a piece of art featuring your Original or Favorite Characters at Sea.
  • Post and use hashtag #ComicConCruisexKubert on Instagram to submit your art.
  • Submissions close on November 18th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
  • Submissions must follow all social media content guidelines ( i.e. no nudity, no hate speech, violence, etc.).
  • AI is prohibited and will not be considered in the selection process.
  • Instagram profiles must be public for your submission to count.

The Joe Kubert School will select and announce the Top 10 submissions in December.

These submissions will be displayed while we sail onboard Comic-Con: The Cruise. The Top 3 submissions will be announced onboard and will get to complete an exclusive art experience with The Joe Kubert School.

See the official rules here.


Check out Robb Pearlman’s recent interview with Anthony. The two talk Comic-Con: The Cruise, their favorite superheroes, how writing impacts design, and more.