Hit that Omnitrix and get ready for a special release this October from Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, with theBen 10: Creator Filescomic book bringing fans behind the scenes of the latest smash hit series!
Following the fabulous fifth issue’s release in September with the debut of Grey Matter and conclusion of Ben’s first encounter with Zombozo, the main series takes a pause ahead of the next arc kicking off in November. To tide fans over and offer something unique, the Man of Action team and series artist Robert Carey alongside expert editor Matt Idelson have teamed up on the ultimate behind the scenes tour on the series so far.
With the same format and pricing of a standard entry in the series, the Creator Files shows Ben 10‘s fans what it takes to create an issue. A feature breaks down the major stages of comics creation, from the writer’s script, to Carey‘s artwork, Ren Spiller‘s addition of colors, Taylor Esposito‘s lettering, and assembling it all together into the page readers receive.
Features originally presented in the rare and sought-after ashcan will now be shared with all fans, including a special interview with writer Joe Casey as well as a batch of character sketches showcasing Carey’s earliest work on the franchise in preparation for drawing the first issue.
Dynamite is opening the vault and including even more of Carey’s designs and sketches, many of which have never been shown publicly. Previewing upcoming storylines, this will be the exclusive debut of designs for the next classic villain!
The Creator Files will be rounded out with gallery style pinups of some of the stellar variant covers from the series, as well as even more in-continuity ephemera that will delight fans!
Fans can opt for either the Robert Carey or Duncan Rouleau covers for Ben 10: Creator Files, both of which show multiple stages of their artistic process on one of their already iconic covers from the series. Writer Joe Casey will also be signing a limited number of copies available for retailers and fans to order.
Ignition Press revealed the news at ComicsPRO’s Annual Meeting in February of this year that three superstar creators would be working with the publisher: New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and pro wrestling legend AJ Mendez; actress, director, screenwriter, and producer Aimee Garcia; and showrunner, screenwriter, and producer Ildy Modrovich.
As part of the Ignition Sequence leading up to Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), Ignition Press has revealed that this trio has co-created a brand-new comic series, East Side Saints. It will debut in mid-2027.
Fifteen-year-old Alex Gomez isn’t legally allowed to see R-rated movies without an adult, but she’s just inherited the family’s demon-hunting business. Armed with a bruja (witch) Abuelita and zero training, this irresponsible Latina teen must battle monsters on the streets of East LA… but a family secret will make things even more difficult for her. This is East Side Saints: a coming-of rage story.
The three co-creators’ vision is being brought to life by artist Amilcar Pinna and colorist Amanda Grazini, the pair currently working on Sicko with writer Tini Howard.
Mendez and Garcia co-founded Scrappy Heart Productions, which is dedicated to elevating diverse perspectives with universal themes and making underdogs the heroes of their own stories across all media. The pair have previously co-written the comic series Day of the Dead Girl from Magma Comics and IDW Comic’s GLOW and Dungeons & Dragons. After making Lucifer one of Netflix’s highest streamed series of all time and a beloved fan-favorite franchise, this will be Modrovich’s first comic book series.
The three co-creators will appear at Comic-Con International for an exclusive signing on Saturday, July 25th at from 3:30pm – 4:30pm in room 33C. This free, ticketed event will have 120 tickets available through the SDCC mobile portal in accordance with their signing lottery policy. Interested fans need simply need to login into their SDCC Member ID and allocate credits toward the signing lottery. A FAQ can be found HERE. Tickets include an exclusive print by Amilcar Pinna, which the creators of East Side Saints will sign in addition to one extra item. Selfies are allowed.
Owl-eyed fans who keep their eyes peeled at the show may spot additional East Side Saints related sightings…
The Ignition Pavilion will be open with free admission to the public during the following hours:
Wednesday, July 22nd: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday, July 23rd: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday, July 24th: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday, July 25th: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Sunday, July 26th: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
The Ignition Pavilion is located at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center located at 200 Harbor Drive, #120, San Diego, CA 92101
Hasbro has announced a new licensing partnership with Nintendo to create products based on the popularLegend of Zelda franchise. This multi-year collaboration is set to begin in 2027, starting with the first reveals of three 6″ scale figures at San Diego Comic Con taking place July 23-26, 2026.
Ever since its first title, released in the US in 1987, the Legend of Zelda series has mixed exploration and discovery with action and adventure. Link and Zelda’s eternal battle against Ganondorf forms the centerpiece of these epic tales from the world of Hyrule.
Mad Cave Studios is bringing an all-new slate of limited-edition comics to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, offering fans the chance to pick up exclusive variants available only at Booth #2806 while supplies last.
From blockbuster franchises and long-awaited debuts to fan-favorite creators and premium convention variants, this year’s lineup celebrates some of Mad Cave’s biggest upcoming releases with collectible editions created exclusively for Comic-Con attendees.
This year’s convention-exclusive lineup features The Last Starfighter #1 variant by Christian Ward, Pop Kill #1 with both “Nice” and “Naughty” Black Bag variants by Dave Johnson, The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 with a foil treatment variant by Becky Cloonan, Honor and Curse: Eternal #1 featuring artwork by Dustin Nguyen,Mister Nemo #1 featuring a cover by Duncan Rouleau, and a Mad Cave-exclusive variant of Comics! The Magazine (July 2026) which features a Momo cover by artist Ignacio Noé.
Standard convention-exclusive comics will retail for $20, foil treatment editions for $25, and the Mad Cave exclusive edition of Comics! The Magazine will be available for $10. Quantities are limited, with select exclusives capped at as few as 100 copies, making early visits to the Mad Cave booth highly recommended.
The Last Starfighter #1 Christian Ward Variant ($20 each, 250 copies total; limit of 5 per person, per day)
Pop Kill #1 Dave Johnson “Nice” Variant & “Naughty” Black Bag Variant (“Nice” $20 each, “Naughty” $25 each; 250 copies total; limit of 5 per person, per day)
The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 Becky Cloonan Foil Treatment Variant ($25 each, 500 copies total; limit of 5 per person, per day)
Honor and Curse: Eternal #1 Dustin Nguyen Variant ($20 each, 100 copies total; limit of 5 per person, per day)
Mister Nemo #1 Duncan Rouleau Variant ($20 each, 250 copies total; limit of 5 per person, per day)
Comics! The Magazine – July 2026 Mad Cave Studios Special Limited-Edition Momo Exclusive ($10 each, 500 copies total; no daily purchase limit)
The upcoming graphic novel by John Cusack and Ignacio Noé, featuring an exclusive variant cover by Ignacio Noé, an interview with John Cusack, and an exclusive 8-page Momo preview.
In advance of Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, CA, Oni Press has revealed a staggering slate of exclusive variants, merchandise, and giveaways debuting and available only at the Oni Press booth #1829 from Wednesday, July 22nd through Sunday, July 26th!
ONI PRESS | SDCC 2026 EXCLUSIVE VARIANTS
ARCHIE IN HELL #1 SDCC EXCLUSIVE ASHCAN COVER ART BY TYLER CROOK | LIMITED TO 500 COPIES | $10
SPOILERS ON! Get an early look at the fall’s soon-to-be-massive horror hit from Eisner Award winner Patrick Horvath & Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook as they launch an infernal new ongoing series in the bloody footsteps of AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE!
FORT PSYCHO “COMIC IN A CAN” SDCC EXCLUSIVE BY MATT KINDT & BRIAN HURTT TYLER CROOK | LIMITED TO 250 COPIES | $25
The rumors are true: We put a comic in a can! Includes exclusive Fort Psycho “Sardines” mini-comic (featuring a brand-new story by Matt Kindt & Brian Hurtt), plus a jaunty bumper sticker and a miniaturized battalion of pink army men. If your can has a chrome army man (1:5), you get a free MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED blind bag! If your can has a gold army man (1:50), you get a free MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED original art cover, featuring a never-before-seen sketch by Matt Kindt!
MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED #1 “GATEWAY GREGORI” SDCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER ART BY SCOTT SUGIUCHI | LIMITED TO 111 COPIES | $25
A never-before-seen, top-secret addition to the hyper-rare “U.S.S.A” variant subset that first debuted in the MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED blind bags – featuring notorious Russian mystic Gregori Rasputin!
SUPER MONDO MEGA MUTTS #1 GOLD FOIL SDCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER ART BY JUAN GEDEON | LIMITED TO 250 COPIES | $20
Your new favorite anthropomorphic anti-heroes are chomping at the bit to get their paws on these gorgeously golden exclusives for the new hit series from Curt Pires & Juan Gedeon!
ADVENTURE TIME: QUADRUPLE FEATURE #1 SDCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER ART BY STEVE RALSTON | LIMITED TO 250 COPIES | $20
The brand-new Adventure Time (ahem) adventure from Mariko Tamaki & Brenda Hickey salutes and skewers Hollywood’s Golden Age in this lovely new SDCC variant!
ADVENTURE TIME PRIDE SPECIAL 2026 FOIL SDCC EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER ART BY EVGENIA VERELI | LIMITED TO 250 COPIES | $20
Adventure Time’s first-ever, sold-out, hilarious and heartfelt Pride celebration from creators Rosie Knight & Evgenia Vereli returns in a brand-new, never-before-seen foil edition just for SDCC!
EC EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS BOOK ONE LIBRARY EDITION SLIPCASE & PORTFOLIO SET SIGNED EDITION | LIMITED TO 100 UNITS | $125
Featuring limited edition bookplate signed by EC writer extraordinaire Chris Condon, Oni Press Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn, and Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson! Collecting the first 12 issues of EC’s landmark return in EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #1-12 alongside a deluxe portfolio print set spotlighting the cover art of comics master Lee Bermejo!
ONI PRESS | SDCC 2026 EXCLUSIVE MERCH
Debuting first at SDCC, Oni Press is proud to unveil a limited selection of SCOTT PILGRIM & THE INFINITE SADNESS 20th ANNIVERSARY shirts and merch designed by creator Bryan Lee O’Malley – for purchase while supplies last!
Some items and/or sizes may be limited – visit ONI PRESS for extended sizing until pre-orders close on August 2nd, 2026!
The Clash at Demonhead Tour Tee SPV3 Tee – Black SPV3 Tee – Heather Yellow Sex Bob-omb 2026 Tee – Black Sex Bob-omb 2026 Tee – Bubblegum Adopt 2026 Tee – Black
And free for purchases over $100…
ONI PRESS OFFICIAL TOTE BAG
New year. New logo. New tote.
ONI PRESS | SDCC 2026 GIVEAWAYS
THE FOREVER HOME / FORT PSYCHO FALL 2026 PREVIEW
Debuting first at SDCC, this 4-page preview book includes your first looks ahead at two of the year’s most anticipated releases: FORT PSYCHO #1 by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt & acclaimed artist Brian Hurtt; and THE FOREVER HOME #1 by visionary creators Christian Ward & Sami Kivelä.
SCOTT PILGRIM EX GAME SLEEVES
Upgrade your physical copies of Tribute Games’ hit SCOTT PILGRIM EX video game with signed sleeves for the PS5 and Switch editions of the game – available exclusively during Bryan Lee O’Malley’s daily signings while supplies last!
ARCHIE / SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH / ARCHIE IN HELL MINI-POSTER
Available at all signings for Corinna Bechko, Tyler Crook, Patrick Horvath & Ben H. Winters while supplies last!
TOUCH ME SOMEPLACE NOWHERE BY TRADD MOORE ART PRINT | LIMITED TO 500
Spotlighting the first piece of artwork from superstar artist Tradd Moore’s upcoming creator-owned debut, this limited-edition cardstock print will be available exclusively at Moore’s Friday and Saturday signings while supplies last.
JUDGE DREDD / BIKER MICE FROM MARS BY DAVID FINCH ART PRINT | LIMITED TO 500
Featuring the hard-hitting artwork of comics superstar David Finch in advance of this winter’s crossover event, this free art print is available to all participants who collect their Mega-City One parking ticket at the Rebellion / 2000 AD booth and then complete the three-part stamp rally beginning with Rebellion (#2121), continuing at The Nacelle Company (#2547) and ending at Oni Press (#1829)!
(HASBRO \ KAYOU| Ages 3 years & up | Retail Price: $59.99 | *Availability details below)
Four legendary Ponies. Four ultra-rare cards. One iconic collector set that’s only the beginning.
Return to Equestria like never before with the MY LITTLE PONY KAYOU FRIENDSHIP IN THE CARDS set! Beloved characters from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic – Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie – get exclusive, stunning makeovers. Pearlescent finishes, sparkly eye deco, and gold highlights on their manes, hooves, and Cutie Marks make these four 3-inch figures unlike anything in your collection.
Every figure comes paired with its own ultra-rare Kayou trading card featuring exclusive sketchbook-style artwork by the talented Amy Mebberson: one-of-a-kind illustrations that are as display-worthy as the figures themselves. Each set comes in premium packaging complete with a protective case that attaches directly to the figure, to mane-tain your collection.
Limited quantity available first on-site at the Hasbro booth (#3213) at San Diego Comic Con. On Monday July 27 @1pm EST, the item will be available for pre-order at Amazon.com. Limited quantities. While supplies last.
The National Atomic Testing Museum has announced it will bring history, gaming and pop culture together during a featured panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Friday, July 24, exploring how Fallout, one of the world’s most iconic video game franchises, became the inspiration for an innovative museum experience. Hosted by the National Atomic Testing Museum in partnership with Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), the discussion will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. and offer attendees an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation and future of the museum’s acclaimed “World of Fallout” exhibit. The panel will take place in Room 9 at the San Diego Convention Center.
Titled “Making the World of Fallout at the Atomic Museum,” the panel will examine how authentic Cold War history inspired the Fallout universe and how that fictional world, in turn, has inspired new audiences to engage with real history. Representatives from the National Atomic Testing Museum, Bethesda Game Studios, and UNLV will share how they transformed an ambitious idea into an exhibit that connects science, history and pop culture while expanding the museum’s reach to gamers, television viewers and longtime fans of the franchise.
The National Atomic Testing Museum will discuss the vision behind “World of Fallout,” including how the exhibit interprets real atomic history through the lens of contemporary entertainment and why the museum embraced an unconventional approach to historical storytelling. Bethesda Game Studios will provide insight into the partnership’s origins, why collaborating with the National Atomic Testing Museum was a natural fit for the Fallout franchise and how the exhibit continues to evolve. UNLV’s Entertainment Engineering and Design program will showcase how students helped bring key exhibit elements to life while gaining hands-on experience through a fast-paced, real-world creative project that bridged classroom learning with professional practice.
Moderated by Michelle Helms, director of communications for the National Atomic Testing Museum, the panel will feature:
Scott Wade, author and vice chairman of the National Atomic Testing Museum
Matt Malinowski, director of exhibits and engagement for the National Atomic Testing Museum
Matt Clinkscales, associate vice president of global marketing for Bethesda Game Studios
Jessica Finster, senior director of community for Bethesda Softworks
Michael Genova, director of UNLV’s Entertainment Engineering and Design program.
Attendees will also receive an exclusive preview of the major expansion planned for the“World of Fallout” exhibit later this year.
Dedicated to preserving the history associated with the Nevada Test Site, now known as the Nevada National Security Sites, and the nation’s nuclear weapons program, the National Atomic Testing Museum continues to find innovative ways to connect history with contemporary culture. Its partnership with Bethesda Game Studios demonstrates how museums can use beloved entertainment franchises to spark curiosity about real-world events, while its collaboration with UNLV highlights the power of experiential education to prepare the next generation of designers, engineers and creative professionals. Together, the three organizations have created a project that bridges history, education and entertainment in ways that resonate with modern audiences.
Ahead of San Diego Comic-Con International, Illuminous has announced its first client acquisition, marking the beginning of a new collaboration with entrepreneur Danny Potter and acclaimed artist Marco Turini, as Centaur Riders: Cataphract Legacy moves toward its inaugural Kickstarter campaign with a 64-page debut comic.
Drawing on decades of experience developing stories and shaping iconic properties—including editorial leadership on DC Comics’ Batman line and creative work with Heavy Metal’s legendary Taarna franchise—Joseph P. Illidge, founder of Illuminous, works closely with creators to refine narrative foundations, strengthen worldbuilding, and position projects for long-term growth across publishing and entertainment. The company’s approach is rooted in helping creators identify what makes their ideas unique and developing intellectual property with lasting cultural and commercial value.
Centaur Riders: Cataphract Legacy is a dark fantasy epic created by Danny Potter, written by award-winning filmmaker and storyteller Charlie Brafman, and illustrated by artist and concept designer Marco Turini. Set in Ashvaren, a richly imagined world of centaurs, minotaurs, druids, prophecy, and ancient empires, the story follows Artemis—the last centaur—as he embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about his origins and the fate of a people believed lost to history.
The upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Centaur Riders: Cataphract Legacy Volume 1 marks the next major milestone for the project, inviting readers into the world of Ashvaren for the very first time. The upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Centaur Riders: Cataphract Legacy marks the next major milestone for the project, inviting readers into the world of Ashvaren for the very first time. As Illuminous’ first client acquisition, the campaign represents a significant step forward for both the project and the company’s creator-focused approach to developing original intellectual property.
In advance of Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, CA, Oni Press and William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. have announced a new series of one-shot celebrations spotlighting the boldest and bloodiest talents from EC’s new class of caustic cartoonists! The first victim? Comics legend and Eisner Award-winning artist Charlie Adlard, who takes center stage this November with Artists From the Abyss: Charlie Adlard #1! For the first time between two covers, survey Adlard’s punishing portfolio of uninvited resurrections, souls sold cheap, and spectacularly sadistic horrors as illustrated in the immortal EC Comics manner (with lots and lots of red, naturally). Plus: A brand-new, never-before-told tale reuniting Adlard with acclaimed writer and fellow survivor of the Tormentor’s rack: Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, That Texas Blood)!
Each ad-free Artists From the Abyss special will recollect the artists’ greatest and goriest contributions to the EC Comics canon, alongside a brand-new, pulse-pounding EC shocker specifically scripted for each one-shot special by a cavalcade of “all-slaughter” writing talents, includingCondon, David and Maria Lapham (Underheist), Greg Pak (Planet Hulk), and Ben H. Winters (Archie).
Released monthly through the winter, subsequent installments will include:
ARTISTS FROM THE ABYSS: DAVID LAPHAM #1 Art & Cover by David Lapham (Stray Bullets, The Hero Trade) Written by David & Maria Lapham (Underheist), J. Holtham (EC Epitaphs of the Abyss), Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT: New & Improved) & Joe R. Lansdale (EC Catacomb of Torment, Jonah Hex: Two-Gun Mojo) December 2026
ARTISTS FROM THE ABYSS: SAMI KIVELÄ #1 Art & Cover by Sami Kivelä (The Forever Home, Abbott) Written by Greg Pak (Planet Hulk), Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, That Texas Blood), & Ben H. Winters (Benjamin, Archie) January 2027
ARTISTS FROM THE ABYSS: LEOMACS #1 Art & Cover by Leomacs (Benjamin, DC Black Label’s Rogues) Written by Ben H. Winters (Benjamin, Archie), Matt Kindt (Mind MGMT: New & Improved), Corinna Bechko (Blood Type), & J. Holtham (EC Epitaphs of the Abyss) February 2028
Buckle up, ghoulatics, because EC’s Artists From the Abyss are sure to be the most murderous mags you’ll read all winter! Shovel and lyme not included.
For more on the next traumatizing year of EC Comics’ thrills and chills, join Oni Press at San Diego Comic Con on Thursday, July 24th at 11 am PT in Room 28DE for the “Oni Press: The Loudest Thing in Color” panel presentation! The groundbreaking independent publisher behind the most notorious name in terror’s blockbuster resurrection is about to begin countdown to its 30th anniversary … and to celebrate, we’re unveiling a stunning slate of new releases for 2026 and beyond with creators Tyler Crook (Out of Alcatraz, Archie Goes to Hell), Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim), Tradd Moore (Touch Me Someplace Nowhere), Curt Pires & Juan Gedeon (Super Mondo Mega Mutts), and Christian Ward (The Forever Home), alongside President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson, Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn, and more!
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund(CBLDF), with support from Mad Cave Studios and Ignition Press, and Gold tier sponsor GlobalComix, and and Silver tier sponsors Kickstarter and CGC, will once again welcome the comics community to its Annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 12 AM, at The Westgate Hotel (1055 Second Ave., San Diego, CA). The annual fundraiser brings together creators, publishers, retailers, media, and fans for an evening celebrating comics while raising critical funds to defend the freedom to read.
For decades, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund has stood at the forefront of protecting free expression in comics, providing legal assistance, education, and advocacy in response to censorship efforts affecting comic books, graphic novels, manga, and the people who create, sell, teach, and read them. As challenges to books continue to rise across schools, libraries, and comic shops nationwide, the organization’s work has never been more vital.
The Annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party serves as one of CBLDF’s signature fundraising events, bringing together every corner of the comics industry for an evening of community, conversation, and giving back.
Guests will have the opportunity to bid on an expanding lineup of exclusive silent auction items donated by creators, publishers, and industry partners. Confirmed donations include a Conan statue courtesy of Heroic Signatures, and several exclusive contributions from Mad Cave Studios, including a complete set of Speed Racer #1-5 limited edition metal variant covers, an autographed Pop Kill #1 limited edition metal variant by Marguerite Sauvage, and a signed Battlecats Omnibus hardcover, a CGC Signature Series 9.8 graded Krypto the Last Dog of Krypton #1, signed and sketched by Dan Mora, Original Art from Local Man by Tim Seeley, a CGC-graded classic from the censored EC line, and other collectible items.
