White Cat Entertainment returns to San Diego Comic-Con International following a year of significant and exciting growth for the creator-led publishing and entertainment company. You can find them at Small Press Booth P-10.
After expanding its comics and graphic novel publishing footprint through a partnership with Massive Publishing and launching a creative solutions division with award-winning writer, producer, and development strategist Rylend Grant, Managing Partner of The Shoshin Creative Lab, White Cat Entertainment arrives at SDCC with creator appearances, convention programming, new releases, and the launch of the Alpha Cat #2 Kickstarter campaign, which has been labeled a “Project We Love”!
Meet the Creators
For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to meet both Chris Mancini and artist Fernando Pinto together at San Diego Comic-Con at Booth P-10. Traveling all the way from Chile, Pinto will be accepting commissions and signing books alongside Mancini throughout the convention. The appearance comes as the longtime creative team celebrates the launch of Alpha Cat #2, now live on Kickstarter.
Panels & Appearances
Comics on Comics – Marvel and Magic: The Gathering Crossover Thursday, July 23 | 8:30 PM Room 26AB
The Sweet Sixteenth show closes out night one of SDCC with a discussion of the latest MARVEL x Magic: The Gathering set. Guest Chris Mancini (writer/producer; founder, White Cat Entertainment) appears with host Joseph H. Johnson, Jr. (actor, comedian), plus additional guests.
Why We Make Comics: The Urge, The Obsession, The Necessity Friday, July 24 | 7:00-8:00 | Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
Behind every comic is a deeper story… one that goes beyond craft, technique, or industry know-how. Rylend Grant and David Avallone (hosts of the Telly Award-winning WRITERS BLOCK podcast) bring together a panel of acclaimed creators and dig into the real reason they make comics: the personal drives, emotional compulsions, and life experiences that make storytelling not just a career, but a necessity. From catharsis to chaos, therapy to obsession, this candid conversation explores what fuels the creative fire and why, for some, making comics isn’t a choice at all.
Oni Press has unveiled its massive slate panels and signings, spotlighting new and upcoming series for San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
From Wednesday, July 22rd through Sunday, July 26th, visit Oni Press at Booth #1829 inside the San Diego Convention Center to meet your favorite creators, get loaded up with free giveaways, and shop a complete selection of SDCC-only exclusives!
The countdown to 30 years of Oni Press starts right here at San Diego Comic Con as the groundbreaking publisher of Scott Pilgrim, EC Comics, Gender Queer, and more celebrates 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 surprise guests for breaking news, announcements, and more!
More than a decade ago, artist and illustrator Tradd Moore made his comics debut with The Strange Talent Of Luther Strode, immediately cementing his status as one of the industry’s most unique and influential sequential storytellers. Now, after a string of groundbreaking, visually stunning series – including Silver Surfer: Black, All-New Ghost Rider, and Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise – Moore will survey his career thus far and reveal what’s coming next in conversation with Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson and Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn for his first-ever spotlight panel, only at San Diego Comic Con.
In 1941, Archie Andrews made his first appearance in Pep Comics #22 … and changed the course of comics history forever! Now, as Archie Comics prepares to mark 85 years of America’s favorite teenager, get the inside track on Archie’s exciting new line of comics published in collaboration with Oni Press at an anniversary celebration for the ages! Look ahead at all-new series including ARCHIE, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, and ARCHIE IN HELL as creators Corinna Bechko, Tyler Crook, Patrick Horvath, Dan Parent and Ben H. Winters join Archie’s own Jesse Goldwater and Oni Press’ Hunter Gorinson, Sierra Hahn and Bess Pallares to discuss the past, present, and future of all things Riverdale!
From the mind of New York Times best-selling, Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist Matt Kindt (BRZRKR, Dept. H), welcome to FLUX HOUSE – the first and only comics imprint designed to conjoin directly with your nervous system to deliver controlled bursts of paranoia, anxiety, and adrenaline. Returning with a slate of new titles – beginning with MIND MGMT: NEW & IMPROVED and FORT PSYCHO – this summer at Oni Press, go inside FLUX HOUSE as Kindt, his longtime collaborator Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun), Oni Press President & Publisher Hunter Gorinson, Editor-in-Chief Sierra Hahn, and Director of Marketing Ben Bailey surveil their newest, most groundbreaking series yet and reveal what’s coming next for the acclaimed comics imprint in 2026 and beyond.
ONI PRESS | SDCC 2026 SIGNING SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22
6 pm – 7 pm PT Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott PIlgrim)
THURSDAY, JULY 23
10 am – 11 am PT Daniel Ziegler (Spirit of the Shadows)
12 pm – 1 pm PT Tyler Crook (Archie in Hell) Juan Gedeon (Super Mondo Mega Mutts) Curt Pires (Super Mondo Mega Mutts) Christian Ward (The Forever Home)
3 pm – 4 pm PT Corinna Bechko (Sabrina The Teenage Witch, EC Cruel Universe) Chris Condon (EC Epitaphs from the Abyss, High Strangeness) Ben H. Winters (Archie, Benjamin)
4 pm – 5 pm PT Brian Hurtt (Fort Psycho, The Sixth Gun) Matt Kindt (Fort Psycho, Mind MGMT: New & Improved)
5 pm – 6 pm PT Juan Gedeon (Super Mondo Mega Mutts) Curt Pires (Super Mondo Mega Mutts)
6 pm – 7 pm PT Rosie Knight (Adventure Time Pride Special)
FRIDAY, JULY 24
10 am – 11 am PT Rosie Knight (Adventure Time Pride Special)
11 am – 12 pm PT Brian Hurtt (Fort Psycho, The Sixth Gun) Matt Kindt (Fort Psycho, Mind MGMT: New & Improved)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm PT Corinna Bechko (Sabrina The Teenage Witch, EC Cruel Universe) Chris Condon (ECEpitaphs from the Abyss, High Strangeness) Sarah Gailey (EC Catacomb of Torment) Ben H. Winters (Archie, Benjamin)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm PT Tyler Crook (Archie in Hell, Out of Alcatraz) Patrick Horvath (Archie in Hell, Free For All)
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm PT Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz, High Strangeness) Tyler Crook (Archie in Hell,Out of Alcatraz)
6 pm – 7 pm PT Tradd Moore (Touch Me Someplace Nowhere)
SATURDAY, JULY 25
10 am – 11 am PT Zander Canon (Kaijumax) Joe Harris (Ghost Projekt)
11 am – 12 pm PT Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz, High Strangeness) Chris Condon (EC Epitaphs from the Abyss, High Strangeness)
12 pm – 1 pm PT Corinna Bechko (Sabrina The Teenage Witch, EC Cruel Universe) Tyler Crook (Archie in Hell,Out of Alcatraz) Patrick Horvath (Archie in Hell, Free For All) Ben H. Winters (Archie, Benjamin)
Activist graphic novel publisher Street Noise Books will spotlight author Melissa Chan at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
Melissa Chan is the author of You Must Take Part in Revolution (co-created with Badiucao), a graphic novel exploring the onward march of authoritarianism and the power of resistance in China and around the globe. She is an Emmy-nominated Hong Kong and Taiwanese American foreign correspondent based between Los Angeles and Berlin. She was previously posted in China until she became the first journalist in more than a decade to be expelled by the Chinese authorities in 2012. Much of her reporting examines human rights, the rise of global authoritarianism, and the defense of democracies. She has written for The New York Times, where she was nominated for a Loeb Award—business journalism’s highest honor—and The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Time, The Guardian, and more. As a broadcast correspondent, she has reported for VICE News Tonight and Al Jazeera’s Fault Lines.
You Must Take Part in Revolution is an essential graphic novel for our time — a much-needed story about the consequences of today’s threats to Democracy, and an inspiration for all of us in building a better future.
Melissa will be featured at the show at the following programs and signings:
Carousel: Comics Performances
Thursday, 7/23/2026, 4:00PM – 5:00PM Room: Grand 10 & 11, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Moderated by: R. Sikoryak
Featuring Melissa Chan (“You Must Take Part in Revolution,” Street Noise Books), Maëlle Doliveux (“I Will Live Forever,” Beehive Books), Peter Kuper (“Wish We Weren’t Here,” Fantagraphics), Katie Skelly (“Heaven,” Fantagraphics), Sophie Yanow (“The Contradictions,” Drawn & Quarterly)
Featuring Melissa Chan (“You Must Take Part in Revolution,” Street Noise Books), Andrew Aydin (“March,” Top Shelf/IDW), Dave Maass (“Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis,” Dark Horse Comics), and Shay Mirk (“Making Non-Fiction Comics,” Abrams ComicArts)
Ten Speed Press and Ten Speed Graphic have revealed their author appearances at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Ten Speed will be at the show as part of the Penguin Random House Booth #1514 and 1515. Check out the schedule below!
THURSDAY, 7/23
PANEL: 11:00AM-12:00PM: Graphic Novels for the Next Generation Room 23ABC Featured author: Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer: Volume 3) POST PANEL SIGNING: AA Area
PRH BOOTH SIGNING: 12:00PM-12:45PM Featured author: Jim Zub (Beasts & Behemoths: A Young Adventurer’s Guide, FREE GIVEAWAY)
PANEL: 2:00PM – 3:00PM: Myths, Monsters, and Dumpster Fires: Coloring Outside the Lines with Camilla d’Errico & Truck Torrence Room: 9 Featured authors: Camilla d’Errico (Pop Manga: Myths & Monsters) & Truck Torrence (The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book)
PRH BOOTH SIGNING: 5:00PM-5:45PM Featured author: Truck Torrence (The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book – featuring a FREE poster giveaway!)
FRIDAY, JULY 24TH
PRH BOOTH SIGNING: 11:45AM-12:30PM Featured author: Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer Vol 1 Paperback FREE GIVEAWAY)
PANEL: 12:00 – 1:00PM: Drawing Courage: YA Graphic Novels That Speak Up Shiley Special Events Suite at the San Diego Central Library Featured author: Jarrett Dapier (Wake Now in the Fire) Post Panel signing: Shiley Special Events Suite at the San Diego Central Library
PANEL: 5:00PM – 6:00PM: Penguin Random House Buzzy Books 2026 Room: 29AB Featuring: Kaitlin Ketchum (Ten Speed Graphic Editorial Director)
PRH BOOTH SIGNING: 5:30PM-6:15PM Featured author: Renne Nault (Salvage – featuring a FREE puzzle created by the author with any purchase of the book!)
SATURDAY, JULY 25TH
PRH BOOTH SIGNING: 10:45AM-11:15AM Featured author: Camilla d’Errico (Pop Manga Drawing — FREE GIVEAWAY, including a free Pop Manga hand-fan!)
PANEL: 11:00AM – 12:00PM:The Best Advice I’ve Ever Gotten: Graphics Edition Room: 29AB Featured authors: Wendy Martin (Castle Swimmer: Volume 3), Jarrett Dapier (Wake Now in the Fire), Renee Nault (Salvage), Punko (Stagtown: Volume One), moderated by Rachel Ignotofsky (Dinosaurs) Anticipated post-panel signing time: 12:30-1:15PM in the autograph area
PRH BOOTH SIGNING: 11:30AM-12:15PM Featured author: Kiersten White (Hide: The Graphic Novel FREE GIVEAWAY)
PANEL: 2:00-3:00PM: Celebrating Dungeons & Dragons 2026 Room: 25ABC Featured author: Jim Zub (The Warriors & Wizards Compendium: A Young Adventurer’s Guide)
SUNDAY, JULY 26TH
PANEL: 12:00-1:00PM: Multi-Genre Masters Room: 24ABC Featuring: Kiersten White (Mister Magic: The Graphic Novel) Anticipated signing time: 1:30-2:15PM in the autograph area
WEBTOON Entertainment returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2026 taking place July 23 – July 26 with a packed weekend of major content announcements, first looks, and conversations with Creators shaping the future of comics.
WEBTOON’s SDCC 2026 programming will celebrate and elevate some of the most exciting creators in webcomics. Major WEBTOON Creators Punko (Stagtown, Cinderella Boy), ROSEOAK (Not So Silent), and Derek V. Song (Fantasy High, Paranoid Mage, The Primal Hunter) will take center stage, headlining a weekend of Creator-driven panels celebrating the best in genre storytelling in horror, fantasy, and romance.
On Saturday, July 25, WEBTOON’s flagship panel, What’s Next from WEBTOON Entertainment, will deliver a slew of announcements, exclusive first looks, and Creator appearances from its platform and entertainment businesses. With news from WEBTOON Originals, WEBTOON Productions, WEBTOON Unscrolled, and more, the panel will give fans a window into what’s next from WEBTOON’s most exciting stories and projects.
Fans can look forward to exclusive giveaways at WEBTOON panels throughout the weekend, including exclusive early access to upcoming WEBTOON Unscrolled graphic novels.
WEBTOON Entertainment’s full panel programming details are as follows:
Creature Craft: Visionaries of Horror Comics Share Their Secrets
Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 AM PT in Room 29AB
Featuring Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy on WEBTOON; Cullen Bunn, creator of Ripcord and Deluge for Ignition Press; and Cat Staggs, co-creator of Death Mask and artist on Tales for a HalloweeNight for Storm King Comics. Moderated by Rotem Rusak, Editor-in-Chief at Nerdist.
Love in Every Universe: The Great Romance Trope Debate
Friday, July 24 at 10:00 AM PT in Room 32AB
Featuring ROSEOAK, creator of Not So Silent on WEBTOON; Alessandra Ferreri, Head of Content at Wattpad; E.M. Wilson, author of Situationship; and Becca Erin Title, founder of Meet Cute Romance Bookshop. Moderated by Crystal Bell, Culture Editor at Mashable.
Adapting Fantasy High for WEBTOON with Derek V. Song
Friday, July 24 at 1:00 PM PT in Room 32AB
Featuring Derek V. Song, writer of Fantasy High. Fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at adapting the beloved Dimension 20 series for WEBTOON and learn more about bringing the world of Fantasy High to a new visual format.
What’s Next from WEBTOON Entertainment
Saturday, July 25 at 11:30 AM PT in Room 24ABC
Featuring Ryan Lee, Head of Content at WEBTOON; Sydney Bright, Head of Global Animation at WEBTOON Productions; Erik Kozura, Producer at WEBTOON; ROSEOAK, creator of Not So Silent; Derek V. Song, writer of Fantasy High; Punko, creator of Stagtown and Cinderella Boy; and Ucheomaaa, creator of Vibe Check! on WEBTOON. Moderated by journalist, comic critic and 2026 Eisner judge, Tiffany Babb.
Ignition Press has revealed the full roster of creators signing at the Ignition Pavilion, along with details about the publisher’s exclusives and panels taking place at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC).
The recently announced Ignition Pavilion will host 14 creators located at dedicated tables, where they will be selling their comics works, original artwork, and other merchandise across various publishers. All Ignition Press titles will be available for purchase at two central registers located at the downstairs and upstairs bars. Please inquire with each creator about their signing, photograph, and commissioned art policies.
Creators tabling at the Ignition Pavilion throughout the entirety of SDCC include: Tini Howard (Sicko), Jeremy Haun (The Beauty, Murder Podcast), Jason A. Hurley (The Beauty), Cullen Bunn (Cult-de-Sac, Ripcord), Rob Guillory (Innards), Dave Wielgosz (Showdown), Tim Seeley (NO Place), Stephanie Williams (Roots of Madness), Danny Luckert (Airwalker), John J. Pearson (The Patron), Leah Williams (Voyeur), Ande Parks (Extraction), Jim McCann (The Other/Half), and Joe Eisma (The Other/Half).
There will be scheduled signings at the main desk on the first floor with additional talent including Christian Ward (The Patron), Olivia Dufault (Prima Apparata), Jamie S. Rich (The Dogsitter), Peter Pantazis (The Other/Half), and Lee Loughridge (Showdown) throughout the weekend.
Wednesday, July 22nd
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Tini Howard, Jeremy Haun, Jamie S. Rich, Cullen Bunn, John J. Pearson
Thursday, July 23rd
12:00pm – 12:30pm: Stephanie Williams
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Tini Howard
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, Jamie S. Rich
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Jim McCann, Joe Eisma, Peter Pantazis
Friday, July 24th
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Dave Wielgosz, Lee Loughridge
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Leah Williams, Jamie S. Rich
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Olivia Dufault, Tim Seeley
Saturday, July 25th
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Cullen Bunn, Ande Parks
12:30pm – 1:30pm: Christian Ward, John J. Pearson
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Olivia Dufault, Jamie S. Rich
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Tini Howard, Rob Guillory
Sunday, July 26th
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Jeremy Haun, Danny Luckert, Jamie S. Rich
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Stephanie Williams, Leah Williams
4:00pm – 5:00pm: Cullen Bunn, Tim Seeley
Ignition Press will exhibit on the show floor at Booth #5531, where fans can purchase the main covers of first issues from many of their latest series and trade paperbacks. Additional variant covers and limited-edition variant covers of their favorite series are exclusively available at the Ignition Pavilion. Exclusives include:
Minotaur #1 by Si Spurrier and Mike Dowling, with an exclusive cover by Jock (Wytches, Batman: One Dark Knight). Limited to 500 copies.
Sicko #1 by Tini Howard and Amilcar Pinna, with an exclusive cover by Anwita Citriya (Something Is Killing The Children, Exquisite Corpses). Limited to 500 copies.
The Patron #1 by Christian Ward and John J. Pearson, with an exclusive cover by Tula Lotay (Somna, All Star Batman). Limited to 500 copies.
The Dogsitter #1 by Jamie S. Rich and Megan Levens, with an exclusive cover by Joe Quinones (Batman ’89, Harley Quinn). Limited to 500 copies.
The Folk of Dooney Hollow: The Cold Open by Jeremy Haun and Alex Lins, with an exclusive cover by Alex Lins (Briar, Plastic Man No More!). Limited to 500 copies.
Cult-de-Sac: The Cold Open by Cullen Bunn and Fico Ossio, with an exclusive cover by Ebrahel Lurci (Murder Podcast). Limited to 500 copies.
Ignition Press will only release 75 copies of each exclusive per day of SDCC (Wednesday through Sunday). All Ignition Press exclusives retail for $9.99 and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
Every Ignition Press comic, including the publisher’s exclusives, features a unique, one-of-a-kind serial number printed on the back cover tied to the print run of that cover. Fans should note that in order to ensure quality in the printing process and provide copies to the people working on the title, they may receive a numbered copy that exceeds the announced quantity, but that only the announced quantity will be released into circulation.
Several collected editions of fan-favorite series will make their early debut at the show. Fans can purchase trade paperback editions of Murder Podcast Vol. 1 (featuring a five-part gatefold of the first five connecting variant covers by artist Mike Tisserand), Voyeur, and Deluge at the Ignition Pavilion or at the Ignition Press Booth #5531. Each of these collections feature spot U/V treatment on the front and back covers. Ignition Press is also proud to debut its first original graphic novel at the show—Airwalker, from the mind of the late, great Stan Lee and adapted by Jeremy Haun and Danny Luckert. Airwalker debuts early at the convention and can be purchased at the Ignition Pavilion and Ignition Press Booth #5531.
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.
For fans curious to know more about Ignition Press and what the publisher has in store for readers and collectors in its second year, the publisher is hosting two panels over the weekend.
Igniting Romance in Comics Thursday, July 23rd 7:00pm – 8:00pm Room 3ABC Love is in the air . . . and in your favorite comics. Despite a long and storied history in the medium of comics, romance comics have been less prevalent in recent years. Creator Jamie S. Rich (The Dogsitter, Ares & Aphrodite), Jim McCann (The Other/Half), Olivia Dufault (Love Ignited), Tini Howard (Gotham City Sirens), and Leah Williams (Voyeur) discuss the importance and resurgence of romance comic series in a post-BookTok, romantasy world. Moderated by bookseller Grace Cook from the famed romance-focused independent bookstores, The Ripped Bodice.
Doing Comics Differently: Ignition Press Year One and Beyond Friday, July 24th 12:00pm – 1:00pm Room 23ABC Ignition Press co-founders Filip Sablik (publisher), Jamie S. Rich (editor-in-chief), and Jeremy Haun (creative director), along with an all-star panel of comic creators—Cullen Bunn (Ripcord), Olivia Dufault (Prima Apparata), Rob Guillory (Innards), Tini Howard (Sicko), and John J. Pearson (The Patron)—reflect on their inaugural year and unlock announcements for their next phase of publishing. Every attendee will receive a secret, exclusive free giveaway.
James Tynion IV’s production house Tiny Onion has announced panels and programming during this month’s San Diego Comic-Con. In addition to Tynion and Tiny Onion’s plans on the show floor, the team will also be running a sold-out Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy-themed Corpse Tour stop at Now or Never Comics in San Diego. Tiny Onion will also be celebrating nine nominations at this year’s Eisner Awards and acting as the print sponsor for the event. Director of Production, Courtney Menard, designed a program booklet which will be specially printed for those attending to enjoy during the ceremony and take home.
Brave fans of Exquisite Corpses will have an opportunity to attend a meet-and-greet with the one and only Rascal Randy on Friday from 12:30pm–1:30pm at the San Diego Bayfront Park by the water, behind the convention center. Stay tuned to Tiny Onion’s Instagram and social media pages for more details. There will also be a private signing event for 2026 Onion Club members during San Diego Comic-Con – folks can join the club here.
TINY ONION PANELS
THURSDAY Exquisite Corpses: The Game and Beyond Panel: 12:00-1:00pm, Room 5AB Exquisite Corpses: The Game is HERE! Join the heads of the Corpse Crew as they dive into the dark and twisted world of Exquisite Corpses and play The Game. Based on the bestselling Image Comic series, they’ll be picking the brains of co-creators James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh on The Game’s inception, their creative process, and the future of Exquisite Corpses. It’s going to be a spooky, good time! Moderated by Tiny Onion Community Manager Sami DeMonster!
FRIDAY Frightening and Fantastic Worlds of James Tynion Panel: 3:00-4:00pm, 25ABC From Something is Killing the Children to Exquisite Corpses and beyond, explore the many worlds of multi-award-winning writer James Tynion IV! Join the man, the myth, the writer himself, James Tynion IV, and special guests and co-creators Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth), Werther Dell’Edera (Something is Killing the Children), and Michael Walsh (Exquisite Corpses). We’ll be talking about the ever-expanding worlds of Tiny Onion with some of the best creators in horror today! Moderated by Tiny Onion Community Manager, Sami DeMonster!
SATURDAY Layer By Layer: How To Build a Tiny Onion Story Panel: 5:30-6:30pm, Room: 24ABC Curious about what goes into creating the in-depth worlds of Tiny Onion? Join creators Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things), Che Grayson (Exquisite Corpses), Christian Ward (Spectregraph), and Editor-in-Chief Eric Harburn! From world building to creative processes, they’ll be diving into the art of storytelling! Moderated by Tiny Onion Director of Communications, Jazzlyn Stone!
**Tynion will also be participating in BOOM! Studios’ “The Slaughterverse: Expanding the World of Something is Killing the Children” panel on Saturday from 4-5pm in Room 28DE.
SIGNINGS – JAMES TYNION IV
THURSDAY Signing: James Tynion IV signing at Image Booth 1:30-2:30pm, Booth #1915 Signing: James Tynion IV signing at BOOM! Booth 3:00-3:45pm, Booth #2229
FRIDAY Signing: James Tynion IV signing at BOOM! Booth 1:00-2:00pm, Booth #2229
SATURDAY Signing: James Tynion IV signing at Scott’s Collectibles Booth 12:00-1:00pm, Booth #2314 Signing: James Tynion IV Something is Killing the Children:Hope is a Knife novel signing at BOOM! Booth 5:30-6:15pm, Booth #2229
SUNDAY Signing: James Tynion IV signing at BOOM! Booth 11:00am-12:00pm, Booth #2229 Signing: James Tynion IV signing at Scott’s Collectibles Booth 1:00-3:00pm, Booth #2314
The popular Corpse Tour is returning for a sold-out new stop at Now or Never Comics on SDCC Saturday, July 25th, to celebrate the release of Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1 and the hit comic book series. The event will feature a Rascal Randy photo opp, Q&A with the Corpse Crew, followed by a signing with James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Tyler Boss, and Christian Ward. There will be an exclusive store variant of Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1 by artist Guillaume Martinez available for purchase for those attending.
IDW Publishing is heading to San Diego Comic-Con and going all-out to celebrate its slate of summer blockbuster comic book launches.
Located on the show floor at booth #2729 and featuring an all-new booth, IDW Publishing offers fans in attendance eight stunning exclusive covers, plus free giveaway collectibles!
IDW will also have the following collectibles for free, while supplies last.
STAR TREK #1 ashcan
IDW Dark ashcan, featuring ANY GIVEN SMILE #1 and YOU’LL NEVER LEAVE THIS PLACE ALIVE #1
DC has announced its fan activations for Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), centered around its expanded DC Booth #4544 on the convention floor from Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 26.
In 2026, DC continues its annual decade‑by‑decade celebration of its publishing legacy by spotlighting the 1950s. Following last year’s celebration of DC’s earliest publishing era, the 2026 DC Booth turns its attention to an era of reinvention, experimentation, and imagination that helped shape the future of DC Comics. As DC marches toward its 100th anniversary, this year’s booth honors a transformative decade that introduced bold new heroes, groundbreaking ideas, and creative storytelling that continues to inspire generations of fans.
The 1950s marked a creative turning point for DC. Showcase #4 introduced Barry Allen and helped usher in the Silver Age of comics. Action Comics #252 debuted Supergirl, Action Comics #241 revealed Superman’s Fortress of Solitude, and Showcase #22 reimagined Green Lantern with Hal Jordan. Beyond superheroes, the 1950s saw DC expand into science fiction, mystery, romance, Westerns, humor, and suspense, reflecting a period of extraordinary creative growth and experimentation.
The 2026 DC Booth brings this era to life with art, activations, and experiences inspired by one of the most influential periods in DC history, including a celebration of MAD Magazine, which debuted in 1952 and helped redefine satire for generations. Under the guidance of Harvey Kurtzman and the legendary “Usual Gang of Idiots,” MAD offered readers a sharp, hilarious lens on entertainment, politics, and popular culture, leaving a lasting mark on generations of creators and fans. Fans can visit the booth’s 1950s‑inspired Daily Planet newsstand and pick up a free MAD Magazine #1 facsimile, complete with classic ads pulled from DC’s archives and a Daily Planet blank back cover designed for creator signatures.
SDCC provides the perfect platform for DC to connect with fans, showcase exciting content, and celebrate the power of DC storytelling. This year, DC is collaborating with WB Games for LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight,Upper Deck, Shoe Palace, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood for the Superman Experience, eBay, and more, to bring limited-edition exclusives and immersive convention experiences to the DC Booth. Whether you’re looking for must‑have collectibles, hands‑on gameplay, breaking news from across the DC Universe, or simply the most amazing cosplay on the show floor, you’ll find it where DC and SDCC come together for fans. With a can’t‑miss lineup of panels, exclusives, and interactive experiences, DC is set to deliver an unforgettable weekend of programming.
In-Booth Events
Beginning Thursday, July 25, fans can visit the DC Booth (#4544) on the convention center floor at Comic‑Con and experience a full weekend of interactive programming, DC Shop exclusives, photo opportunities, giveaways, and creator meet‑and‑greets, including appearances by Jim Lee,G. Willow Wilson, Matt Fraction, Hayden Sherman, Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid, Che Grayson, and more.
Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines
Fans will have multiple opportunities to meet DC’s sponsored litter of future service dogs, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Kara Zor‑El, Krypto, and Lobo, as Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines returns to the DC Booth for a special two‑day appearance. DC’s collaboration with GDA | TLC continues to grow, and 2026 marks the first time the full DC‑named litter will appear at SDCC.
Saturday, 4:00pm–6:00pm Meet the full litter, learn about their training, and interact with these four‑legged heroes‑in‑training.
Sunday, 10:00am–11:00am Join artist Chrissie Zullo for a signing of Krypto: Home Sweet Krypto and enjoy an additional meet‑and‑greet with the litter and other service dogs in training.
Fans can enjoy live demonstrations, interact with these future service companions, and discover how expert trainers and puppy raisers help transform these dogs into life‑changing partners who bring independence, confidence, and connection to those who need it most.
DC Comics Publishing Exclusives
On sale in the DC Booth will be a wide variety of comic books, graphic novels, and new merchandise. While supplies last, DC will offer limited-printing foil covers for Absolute Catwoman #1 by Jay Anacleto & Romulo Fajardo Jr., Absolute Green Arrow #1 by Rafael Albuquerque, Absolute Batman #1 by J. Scott Cambell & Tanya Lehoux, Absolute Superman #1 by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson, Absolute Wonder Woman #1 by Mark Brooks,Batman #1 by Kyuyong Eom, Bleeding Hearts #1 by Eric Zawadzki, Lobo #1 by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 by Leirix, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson & Lynn Varley, DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #1 by Min Ho Kim, and more.
DC will also debut convention-exclusive editions of Batman Vol. 1: Daylight (cover by Jorge Jimenez), Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon, Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo, Absolute Superman Vol. 1: The Last Dust of Krypton (covers by Dan Mora), and DC K.O.: A DC Comics Event (cover by Javi Fernández and Alejandro Sánchez), and more.
DC Shop Merchandise Exclusives
The decade‑long celebration of comics continues with the Silver Age collection in the DC Shop, featuring a premium DC Silver Age Zip Hoodie, Johnny DC, Bite-Mite, and Spy vs. Spy tees, plus more characters who made their debut in the era.
Fans will also find official merchandise inspired by Lanterns, including the Oath Bomber Jacket and collector’s Power Ring (sizes 9–12), as well as apparel tied to DC Studios’ upcoming film Clayface. The Absolute Universe expands with new heavyweight tees for Absolute Green Arrowand Absolute Catwoman, plus an Absolute Batman puff tee and cap. Additional favorites—including Batman: The Animated Series, Nightwing, and Lobo—will also be available.
For fans not attending SDCC, DC Shop will offer a special online collection celebrating the Silver Age, Lanterns, Clayface, Absolute Green Arrow, Absolute Catwoman, Zatanna, and more.
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
The DC Booth will include stations to play LEGO® Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the recently released action-adventure videogame taking fans on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, from origin to legend. Giveaway items will be available on-site for attendees who play the game (*while supplies last).
Developed by TT Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is available now for PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Games Store). The Nintendo Switch 2 version will launch on Sept. 18, 2026, and can be pre-ordered now. Additionally, the upcoming Mayhem Collection downloadable content (DLC), featuring an all-new Story Mission and Mayhem Mode with The Joker and Harley Quinn as playable characters, will release on the same day, Sept. 18, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S, and PC (Steam & Epic Game Store) Deluxe Edition owners.
UPPER DECK
DC and Upper Deck continue their celebrated partnership with a dynamic showcase of the hottest DC trading card releases, highlighting fan-favorite collections and must-have new drops. Attendees can find a selection of trading card products available for purchase at the DC Shop, located within the DC Booth.
SHOE PALACE
In an exciting collaboration, Shoe Palace, Upper Deck, and DC unite to debut the Absolute Batman #1 Bundle Set—an unforgettable collectable offering. This premium set includes a stunning foil variant edition of Absolute Batman #1, a limited-edition, individually numbered Upper Deck trading card, and a bold Absolute Batman t-shirt from Shoe Palace. Each piece features breathtaking artwork by superstar artist Nick Dragotta, making this bundle an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.
eBay
DC has created for eBay an SDCC convention exclusive variant of Absolute Batman #22 and Absolute Catwoman #2. The exclusives feature a connecting cover across both issues, illustrated by Bill Sienkiewicz. As part of the collaboration, DC will host a Bill Sienkiewicz signing at the DC Booth during SDCC. Fans who purchase the eBay x DC convention exclusives will have the opportunity to have their comics signed by Sienkiewicz.
U.S. Mint
The U.S. Mint’s collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Consumer Products and their comic art coin and medal program includes custom reprints of The Brave and the Bold #28 (1960) as a convention exclusive, serving as a comic activation at the DC Booth for San Diego Comic‑Con. This exclusive features a connecting cover, with the first half of the artwork available at SDCC and the second half releasing later this year, with additional details to be announced. The custom convention‑exclusive reprint features art illustrated by Dan Jurgens. The comic will be distributed at the DC Booth while supplies last.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
As an extension of the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood new Superman experience on the iconic Warner Bros. Studio lot in Burbank, fans are invited to step into the Superman Experience at the DC Booth. Guests can pose for photos with Superman and Krypto in front of an immersive Fortress of Solitude–inspired backdrop and receive a special edition of Superman Experience #1 custom comic book, written by Josh Trujillo with art by Bruno Abdias and a cover by Bernard Chang. This limited-edition comic is available exclusively to Comic-Con attendees, making it a must-have souvenir for Superman fans.
DC Community
From 2:00pm–3:00pm on Thursday and 1:00pm–2:00pm Friday through Sunday, the DC Community team will be on-site to meet fans. In celebration of the DC Official Discord Server’s one‑year anniversary, the team will host a free poster giveaway in the DC Booth. Fans who show proof of Discord membership will receive an SDCC-exclusive poster of Scottie Young’s Lobo #1 variant cover, DC GO! pins, and a Jon Kent press badge from Jon Kent: This Internship is My Kryptonite, while supplies last.
Cosplay Photo Meetup
Suit up in your finest 1950s cosplay (or come as any Silver Age DC Super Hero or DC Super-Villain) and join DC for a fan photo opportunity with the DC crew on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 PM at the DC Booth.
Immerse yourself in the rich world of DC through interactive experiences that transport fans straight into the heart of the action. More details on DC’s activations in Booth #4544 will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Panels
DC’s engaging panels and screenings will offer exclusive insights into the world of comics, animation, live action, and more, giving fans a glimpse into the future of their favorite DC Super Heroes. Renowned writers, artists, and industry experts will take the stage to discuss upcoming projects, share behind‑the‑scenes stories, and answer fan questions.
Fans can immerse themselves in the DC Universe and discover what lies ahead for their favorite characters during panels featuring Joshua Williamson (Superman), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Mark Waid (Action Comics), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), and more.
Whether attendees are curious about the next major DC story arcs or seeking insider knowledge about hit TV shows and upcoming projects, DC’s panels and partner panels will be essential destinations throughout SDCC.
Thursday
11:30AM – 12:30PM.DC’s JIM LEE & FRIENDS
Jim Lee (DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer) is on hand to bring out a few of his friends for discussions and reveals that will have everyone talking long after the Con is over! You won’t want to miss this. Moderated by Jim Lee. Room: 6DE
3:30PM – 4:30PM. “Batman: Caped Crusader” Season Two Advanced Screening and Q&A with Cast and Crew (Warner Bros. Animation)
Return to Gotham City for the world-premiere screening of the first episode of Batman: Caped Crusader Season Two,followed by a Q&A with members of the voice cast and creative minds behind the hit animated noir series coming to Prime Video on July 31st . Be sure to stay for the full panel—you never know who has the last laugh. Batman: Caped Crusader hails from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, and Matt Reeves’ 6th & Idaho. Along with Abrams, Reeves, and Bruce Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include James Tucker, Geoffrey Thorne, Sarah Geismer, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register. Room: 6BCF
Friday
11:15AM – 12:15PM. DC’s GOTHAM CITY (DC Comics)
Step into the shadows of Gotham City with top DC creators as they dig into the heroes, villains, and the bad seeds shaping the city’s future. Plus, get an early look at what’s coming this fall…including a major reveal fans won’t want to miss. Panelists include G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Matt Fraction (Batman), Tom Taylor (Detective Comics), Tate Brombal (Batgirl), Christopher Cantwell (Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Rob Levin. Room: 6DE
12:30PM – 1:30PM. DC’s NEXT LEVEL (DC Comics)
Go deeper into DC’s Next Level publishing initiative with the storytellers bringing it to life. Expect announcements, fresh looks, new details, and exciting teases from across the DC Universe. Panelists include Joshua Williamson (Legion of Super-Heroes), Hayden Sherman (Legion of Super-Heroes), Kyle Higgins (Teen Titans), Michael Walsh, Gerry Duggan (Next Level: One Shot), and more. Moderated by DC Senior Editor Brittany Holzherr and DC Senior Editor Andrew Marino. Room: 6DE
2:00PM – 2:45PM. “My Adventures with Superman” Season 3 (Warner Bros. Animation)
Suit up for the next chapter of “My Adventures with Superman” as the cast and creative team take the Comic‑Con stage to talk Season 3 of Adult Swim’s acclaimed animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios. From Clark and Lois’ evolving partnership to higher stakes in Metropolis and beyond, the panel will explore how the show continues to reimagine the world’s most iconic hero with heart, humor, and action—plus behind‑the‑scenes insights and special surprises for fans. Panelists include showrunners Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher, writer Karen Graci and voice cast Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kiana Madeira. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogue’s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. Join Rick Morales (supervising producer), Jim Krieg (producer), Michael Mando (voice of “Bane”), and other members of the creative team for an inside look into the multi-part animated event from Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment bringing to life one of the most iconic and beloved sagas in the rich history of Batman comics. Based on characters from DC and the DC comic book event, Batman: Knightfall by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent. Room: 6A
11:15AM – 12:15PM. DC’s METROPOLIS AND BEYOND (DC Comics)
DC’s top creators gather for a conversation about Superman, the next phase of DC’s All In comics, and what’s on the horizon for the heroes who soar far beyond Metropolis. Panelists include Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Action Comics, Justice League Unlimited), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Paul Kaminski. Room: 6DE
Celebrate the phenomenon of DC’s Absolute line with the award‑winning writers and artists behind these fan-favorite comics. Hear how these stories are crafted and catch the first hints of the justice closing in on Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Absolute cast. Panelists include Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman), Jeff Lemire (Absolute Flash), Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Pornsak Pichetshote (Absolute Green Arrow), Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Green Arrow), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Katie Kubert and Senior Editor Andrew Marino. Room: 6DE
Signings
Meet and greet the exceptional talent behind DC’s comics, animation, films, and more all weekend long. SDCC attendees will have the opportunity to get their comics signed and connect with the writers, artists, voice actors, and directors who bring DC’s iconic characters to life. From seasoned veterans to rising stars, DC’s talent signings offer an exclusive chance to meet the creative minds shaping the future of the DC Universe.
Stop by the DC Booth for a complete list of signings and appearances, including Jim Lee (DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Mark Waid (Action Comics, Justice League Unlimited), G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Matt Fraction (Batman), Joshua Williamson (Superman), Tom Taylor (Detective Comics), Rafael Grampá (Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham), Pornsak Pichetshote (Absolute Green Arrow), Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Green Arrow), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Kyle Higgins (Immortal Legend Batman, Teen Titans), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), Belén Ortega (Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman), Javi Fernández (DC K.O.), and many more.
Some signings will require wristbands. Details and the full schedule of DC Booth signings will be revealed via dc.com and @DCOfficial ahead of the show.
Off-Site Events
Beyond the expanded DC Booth, DC’s presence at SDCC 2026 underscores the publisher’s commitment to delivering immersive storytelling experiences across comics, film, television, games, collectibles, and more. As DC continues to expand its universe and engage fans around the world, SDCC offers the perfect stage to spotlight the next chapter in its extraordinary legacy.
From July 22-26, DC is giving everyone a new way to experience San Diego with Unlock DC, a web-based mobile hub that celebrates fandom and connects participants to DC activations across the convention and the city. By signing up, all fans gain access to an interactive map featuring key DC destinations, exclusive discounts, photo opportunities, panel schedules, and more, while scanning QR codes at DC checkpoints to earn stars and unlock reward tiers. Rewards can be redeemed at the DC Reward Truck—a fully branded mobile hub appearing at a surprise location revealed only to registered participants—where limited items including bags, bandanas, and more will be available Thursday and Friday while supplies last. Anyone can sign up to explore the city, celebrate their fandom, unlock exclusive rewards, and stay connected to everything DC has planned during the convention. More information on Unlock DC will be announced in the coming days.
In advance of Comic-Con International in San Diego, Oni Press has unveiled the ultimate Comic-Con exclusive: the Fort Psycho “Comic In A Can”! Not a hoax! Not a psyop! Priced at just $25 and limited to only 250 copies made, this is a fully functional, resealable can that includes “SARDINES,” an exclusive, 16-page mini-comic (6″ x 4”) featuring a brand-new Fort Psycho short story by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt and hard-charging artist Brian Hurtt set before the events of Fort Psycho#1!*
AND THAT’S JUST THE TIP OF THIS (CAN-SHAPED) ICEBERG!
Also included inside:
A full-sized, souvenir bumper sticker (11″ x 3″) commemorating the deep and indelible impact that the upcoming release of Fort Psycho #1 (on sale August 5th) is sure to have on your central nervous system!
A forward operating battalion of pacifist pink army men for you to play with back in your hotel room!
Wait, your can has a 1:5 chrome army man? Then you WIN a free (and equally shiny) Mind MGMT: New & Improved #1 BLIND BAG!
Got a 1:50 gold army man? Then you WIN a hand-painted Mind MGMT: New & Improved #1 Original Art Sketch Cover by Matt Kindt!
Oh, and there’s a brand-new, never-before seen text story by Matt Kindt printed right on the damn label!
Plus: You get to keep the can, which is its own kind of glory!
Already feeling the pull of “Comic in a Can” fever? Us, too … and there’s only way to stop it: By visiting Psycho Mart inside the Oni Press booth (#1829) at San Diego Comic-Con to put your all-American sense of consumerism to the test. Better yet: Get it signed! Series creators Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt will be appearing as special guests of Oni Press and signing throughout the weekend, so there will be plenty of opportunities to watch two tenured comics veterans figure out how to apply their signatures to a three-dimensional cylinder.
And that’s just the story picks up where the “Comic in a Can” left off on August X in Fort Psycho #1 (of 12) – the brand-new, ticking time bomb of comic book firepower from master storytellers Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt detonating this summer with covers by Hurtt, Lewis LaRosa, Inaki Miranda, David Rubin, Kyle Starks, and Dustin Weaver!
Ten years ago, the nation of Singapore sank into the Pacific Ocean. The underground terrorist network known as The Seven Seals took credit for the largest act of terror in human history. In the aftermath, the United Nations created a strike team of highly trained covert operatives with one mission: locate, identify, and eliminate The Seven Seals’ secretive leader. The team’s clandestine affairs were to always remain in the shadows – until their final, explosive confrontation with The Seven Seals resulted in a large-scale tragedy too bloody to cover up and too tragic to ignore.
Disgraced and disavowed by the governments that trained them, the world’s most dangerous secret agents have been convicted for their crimes and sentenced to serve time side-by-side in the one place capable of holding them: their old island headquarters, Fort Cyclone – now known in the media by the derogatory nickname “Fort Psycho.” And that’s where the official story is about to go terribly, terribly wrong.
Don’t miss Fort Pyscho #1! You’ve been warned.
* Are you the kind of guy or gal who plans ahead? Then you surely ordered the Fort Pyscho #1-12 PRE-ORDER BONUS BUNDLE … which means you’ll be receiving Fort Pyscho #0, which will also include a reprint of “SARDINES” alongside two other short stories by Kindt & Hurtt. Congrats on being ahead of the game, soldier!
