Kid Heroes Productions, the team behind the LUMPIA films and comic books, spotlights Filipino Music, Film, Comics At World’s Most Influential Pop Culture Festival and off-site restaurant.
(San Diego, CA) San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), the premier pop culture event in the world, will shine a history-making spotlight on Filipino music, film, martial arts, and comic books in the prime time panel:
“Astounding Team-Ups in the Lumpia Deep Fried Universe”
7 pm – 8 pm
Friday, July 25
Room 6 BCF
San Diego Convention Center
https://kidhero.es/sdcc25
Featuring legendary comic book artist/author Whilce Portacio (Stone), edged weapon specialist and TV "Master Kealer" Doug Marcaida (Forged in Fire), DJ Icy Ice (World Famous Beat Junkies), Benjamin Lee DeGuzman (artist), Figure X (toy designer), writer/director Patricio Ginelsa (Lumpia with a Vengeance), filmmaker/writer/producer Maria Diane Ventura (Eraserheads: Combo on the Run) and lead vocalist Ely Buendia of groundbreaking Filipino supergroup, Eraserheads. The panel will center on the multiple collaborations including a larger-than-life appearance in their new issue of Giant-Size Lumpia by Doug Marcaida and a unique comic book adaptation of the new film Eraserheads: Combo on the Run.
But you don’t need to attend Comic-Con to celebrate this occasion as Kid Heroes Productions will hold their annual off-site events nearby. Gaslamp Lumpia Factory is once again our LUMPIA COMIC-CON HEADQUARTERS! 3 straight delicious nights of pop-ups, exclusives, and mixers at the Gaslamp Lumpia Factory, 423 F. St. Admission is FREE to all events.
THURSDAY, 7/24, 7:00pm - Midnight
Official media partner MYX presents SKETCH & SCRATCH, a night of live sketching and DJ spinning. Hosted by DJ Marlino.
Live drawing by artists Don Aguillo, Brian “beee” Bello, Kevin Paez, Cesar Cueva, and Benjamin DeGuzman
FRIDAY, 7/25, 9:00pm - Midnight
DOUG MARCAIDA Meet & Greet + Comic Book signing
hosted by DJ ICY ICE & DJ MixMaster JBL
Doug will launch his new COMIC BOOK and sign limited edition variants of GIANT-SIZE LUMPIA #2 comic book alongside artists BENJAMIN DEGUZMAN and LEROID DAVID. While supplies last.
SATURDAY, 7/26, 7:00pm - Midnight
FIL-AM CREATOR CON Mixer! A gathering for creatives to meet and network. Hosted by DJ G Money and WinLove
Exclusive pop culture collectible barrel men for sale by Watermoon Studios
There also be a POP-UP DAY MARKET with craft and art vendors from 12pm to 6pm THURS-SAT.
THURS: beee
FRI: Little Yellow Jeepney
SAT: Sunkissed Pinay, Strawberry Scented Burnout
The 2025 Gaslamp Lumpia Factory exclusive comic book by Benjamin DeGuzman is only available to purchase at Gaslamp Lumpia Factory on Friday 7/25.
For the LUMPIA team’s full schedule of events at San Diego Comic-Con, please visit: https://kidhero.es/sdcc25
About Kid Heroes Production: Founded by director Patricio Ginelsa, Kid Heroes Productions is a Los Angeles-based creative studio that blends nostalgic flair with bold storytelling. Known for its dynamic films, music videos, and comics, the studio continues to grow its Lumpia universe through a thriving fan community and national appearances at top conventions. Learn more at kidheroes.net.
About Gaslamp Lumpia Factory: The Nautical Steampunk Filipino Bar and Restaurant is located in the Gaslamp, 423 F Street, San Diego, CA. As the only Pulutan Bar in San Diego, they offer Filipino-inspired cuisine to the downtown area focusing on one of the most popular dishes of the Philippines - LUMPIA!
