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SDCC 2026: Clover Press Announces The Fourth Leaf, an All-New Creator Owned Imprint

Clover Press has announced The Fourth Leaf, a new line of creator-owned comics and graphic novels. Clover Press’ creator-owned line will kick off later this year with all-new work from beloved duo Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard and horror legend Steve Niles, along with a deluxe, oversized new edition of Sean Lewis and Jonathan Marks Barravecchia‘s critically acclaimed Bear Pirate Viking Queen

The first round of the upcoming creator-owned comics are eclectic, exciting, and now on Kickstarter, where fans can sign up to be notified by email when the campaigns launch. The first three titles in the new Clover Press creator owned imprint are:

I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS

by Doug Wagner and Daniel Hillyard 

From the creative team behind Image Comic’s PLASTIC, PLUSH, VINYL, I WAS A FASHION SCHOOL SERIAL KILLER, and NARCO comes a brand new graphic novel that blends the dark comedy and horror they’re known for with a wild supernatural twist, all delivered with their signature irreverent humor. 

Resurrected in a vat of holy motor oil, a nerdy pacifist finds himself trapped inside the hulking body of a supernatural slasher and forced to protect a psychic kid from the forces of Heaven, Hell, and everything in between. It’s a lot to process, but at least he’s got a Halloween mask and a squad of homicidal chickens!

Sign up for the Kickstarter prelaunch page here to receive an email when the campaign launches. 

I LOVE APOCALYPTIC ZOMBIE MISFITS

BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN

by Sean Lewis and Jonathan Marks Barravecchia 

From writer Sean Lewis (King Spawn) and artist Jonathan Marks Barravecchia comes a dynamic, deluxe, and blood-splattered oversized hardcover of conquest and carnage. Rendered in stunning watercolor, BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN is a gripping and gorgeous story of bloody battling bears, violent vikings, and the epic struggle for what the world will become. This publication marks the first time that the popular series has been published in hardcover.

Sign up for the Kickstarter prelaunch page here to receive an email when the campaign launches.

BEAR PIRATE VIKING QUEEN

CAL McDONALD: PLAGUE OF EVIL AND OTHER STORIES

by Steve Niles and a superstar line-up of international artists

From legendary horror writer Steve Niles, creator of 30 Days of Night, comes Cal McDonald: Plague of Evil and Other Stories, a new short story collection starring his cult-favorite paranormal detective, Cal McDonald. In the tradition of Mickey Spillane and Rymond Chandler, Niles sends Cal on a strange journey through a Los Angeles populated by monsters, freaks, ghouls, and all kinds of new creatures hell-bent on causing chaos.

CAL McDONALD: PLAGUE OF EVIL AND OTHER STORIES

SDCC 2026: UDON welcomes Shinkiro

UDON Entertainment welcomes the incredible illustrator Shinkiro to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, July 23-26. Shinkiro will attend Comic-Con International in support of two new career-spanning art book collections from UDON Entertainment making their advance debut at the show: Special Foil & Spot-Gloss-Adorned Deluxe Editions of SNK Masterworks: Shinkiro and Capcom Masterworks: Shinkiro!

Shinkiro’s 35-year illustration career spans dozens of games from leading Japanese game studios—from Capcom titles like Street Fighter™ and Resident Evil™ to SNK titles like Fatal Fury™ and King of Fighters™! Shinkiro’s art has helped define the look and feel of countless game universes, and they’re all represented in these titles!

SHINKIRO SIGNING AT COMIC-CON: UDON BOOTH #100

Shinkiro will be signing at the UDON Entertainment Booth, Booth #100 in Hall A, on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Comic-Con.

With qualifying purchases at the UDON Booth, fans will get a signing ticket to attend the limited signing sessions on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Please see the UDON booth on-site at Comic-Con for details. Fans attending the signing will receive one of two specially made shikishi signing boards featuring new art by Shinkiro, which will be signed by the artist. One additional item may also be signed by Shinkiro but MUST be an officially licensed item.

MASTERWORKS: SHINKIRO – DELUXE EDITION SALES AT COMIC-CON

A limited number of advance copies of the Deluxe Edition Hardcovers of both SNK Masterworks: Shinkiro and Capcom Masterworks: Shinkiro will be made available for purchase at Comic-Con from the UDON Booth #100. The Deluxe Edition Hardcovers feature special metallic foil and spot gloss cover treatments making them a fantastic and unique collectible!
 
(Can’t make it to Comic-Con? A select number of Deluxe Editions will be made available from UDONstore.com, with pre-order information below. The standard edition hardcover releases to retailers everywhere later this fall, and pre-orders are now available at major retailers. Pre-orders on UDONstore.com are NOT eligible for pick-up at San Diego Comic-Con.)

ADDITIONAL SHINKIRO-RELATED MERCH AT COMIC-CON!

In addition to the debut of SNK Masterworks: Shinkiro and Capcom Masterworks: Shinkiro, UDON has collaborated with the artist to create all-new exclusive merchandise featuring his art and illustrations! Look forward to T-Shirts, Character Pins, Lucky Draw Pins, Metal Cards and more to be revealed closer to the dates of Comic-Con.

SDCC 2026: Alliance Entertainment brings a Full-scale pop-up at the Hard Rock Hotel

Alliance Authentic, part of Alliance Entertainment will bring a wide array of limited-run, Certified Uncirculated, NFC-secured offerings to San Diego Comic-Con. The lineup includes newly added vinyl records from artists including Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Zara Larsson, Charli XCX, Karol G, Hayley Williams and Angine de Poitrine, alongside collectible figures from Funko and Handmade by Robots.

Alliance Authentic’s collection is available through its online marketplace, recently redesigned around how collectors discover, preserve, and pass on what they own. During Comic-Con, the company will host its first-ever in-person pop-up at the Hard Rock Hotel, across the street from the San Diego Convention Center. Open to the public daily from July 23-26, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the pop-up features a full shop of preserved vinyl and figures. Comic-Con badge holders can claim and register a Handmade by Robots figure on-site, and every guest can enter to win a preserved piece.

Alliance Authentic will be at the Handmade by Robots booth inside the Star Wars Pavilion throughout Comic-Con. Highlights include Japanese-exclusive vinyl editions of the original trilogy soundtracks: A New Hope (blue vinyl, limited to 10), The Empire Strikes Back (red vinyl, limited to 20) and Return of the Jedi (green vinyl, limited to 20) – plus The Mandalorian and Grogu soundtrack on vinyl (limited to 30), and Handmade by Robots figures of Stormtrooper and R2-D2.

Alliance Authentic at San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Pop-Up Store at The Hard Rock Hotel
207 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
July 23-26, 2026
12 PM – 8 PM

Star Wars Collectibles Booth
San Diego Convention Center, Star Wars Pavilion
July 23-26, 2026
Wed, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Thurs – Sat, 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sun, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

SDCC 2026: Marvel Contest of Champions to Host Demos, Daily Tournaments and Giveaways at the Marvel Gaming Lounge

The Contest returns to San Diego Comic-Con! Kabam will be bringing their popular super hero fighting game Marvel Contest of Champions to the Marvel x Moonrock Gaming Lounge at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina (San Diego Ballroom) from July 23-26. Fans can look forward to game demos, competitions, giveaways, and more!

WHEN:

July 23: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
July 24: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
July 25: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
July 26: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE:

Marvel x Moonrock Gaming Lounge at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 W Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101 (in the San Diego Ballroom)

*Registered SDCC badges are NOT required for entry

DEMOS & GIVEAWAYS

Check out Marvel Contest of Champions’ game stations to experience Towers, the brand-new game mode where players battle their way to the top! Anyone who plays the demo will walk away with an exclusive pin and a spin on the prize wheel for in-game goodies and physical prizes.

If you can’t make it to the festivities, Summoners can still experience the exact same Towers quest in-game from home.

ON-STAGE TOURNAMENTS

Think you have what it takes? Seasoned players can take on a high-difficulty demo to qualify for daily on-stage tournaments.

Each day from Thursday to Sunday, the four players with the fastest times will face off on stage to see who can clear the Tower first. Kabam will crown a new Champion daily using the following bracket:

Match 1: #1 Seed vs. #4 Seed
Match 2: #2 Seed vs. #3 Seed
Finals: Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2

SDCC 2026: 247 Comics Powered by Tokyopop

247 Comics powered by Tokyopop is heading to San Diego Comic-Con International (July 23-26), at Booth #1837, with convention-exclusive comics, creator signings, collectible trading cards, retailer-only offerings, and a slate of panels celebrating the stories and creators shaping the publisher’s growing lineup.

Fans can get an early look at upcoming releases, pick up exclusive editions of Evermind, Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals, and NEWMEN, participate in a convention-wide “Collectible Card Chase”, and unlock an exclusive comic available only through the SDCC experience!

Here’s a closer look at the exclusives, collectibles, and special offerings available during San Diego Comic-Con 2026:

SDCC 2026 Fan Exclusives

FIRST-LOOK SUMMER SPECIAL #1 (Featuring Evermind)

(W) Daniel Wu (W/A) Sean Chen (C) Tom Chu
(L) Andworld Design (CA) GODTAIL

Created by Daniel Wu (Into the Badlands, Westworld) and Sean Chen (Iron Man, Wolverine), Evermind follows Lucas Zhang and his activist daughter as they fight to prevent a revolutionary neuro-transference technology from falling into the wrong hands while trapped inside the bodies of an entertainment mecha-gorilla and an adult pleasure-bot.

SDCC-exclusive preview featuring an excerpt from Evermind #1/2 and exclusive cover artwork by GODTAIL, available in standard and foil cover editions.

FIRST-LOOK SUMMER SPECIAL #1

CYBER LEAGUE BASEBALL: THE NATURALS MAJOR LEAGUE HOMAGE #1

(W/A/C/L) Anderson Carman (CA) MANIX

SDCC-exclusive ashcan edition featuring the opening story from Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals #1 and exclusive cover artwork by MANIX.

Created by Anderson Carman, the series imagines a future where baseball players are transformed into cybernetic super-athletes, forcing a team of unaugmented humans to attempt the most unlikely championship run in sports history.

Available in a Major League Homage and Virgin Foil Editions.

CYBER LEAGUE BASEBALL: THE NATURALS MAJOR LEAGUE HOMAGE #1

NEWMEN: SPECIAL #1

(W) Eric Stephenson (A) Jeff Matsuda (C) Christian Lichtner (L) Kurt Hathaway (CA) Lucas Lee-Garza and Bill Sienkiewicz

A special remastered edition of NEWMEN#1 featuring exclusive cover artwork by Lucas Lee-Garza and Bill Sienkiewicz, marking the first collaboration between the two artists.

Created by Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), with writing by Eric Stephenson and artwork by Jeff MatsudaNEWMEN follows a generation of young heroes born with alien DNA and extraordinary powers as they navigate a world increasingly fearful of their existence.  

Available in standard, retailer-exclusive serial-numbered, and black & white virgin-foil editions.

SDCC 2026 Retailer Exclusives

Retailers attending San Diego Comic-Con will have access to the exclusive 247 First-Look Bundle, a retailer-exclusive package designed to showcase upcoming releases from across the publisher’s growing lineup. The bundle includes 24 copies of First-Look: Fall Edition #1 with an exclusive cover by GODTAIL and a bonus serial-numbered edition of NEWMEN: Special #1 with a cover by Bill Sienkiewicz and Lucas Lee-Garza, offering an early look at titles scheduled for broader release later this year.

SDCC 2026 Retailer Exclusives

247 Comics Trading Card Exclusives

247 Comics will also debut the 247 Cover Collection: Fall 2026 Edition, a collectible set of 15 trading cards spotlighting the creators, characters, and stories shaping the future of the publisher. The collection features artwork from acclaimed creators including Daniel Warren Johnson, Sean Chen, GODTAIL, MANIX, Lucas Lee-Garza, Mario Foccillo, Bill Sienkiewicz, Anderson Carman, Alfredo Cardona, Chris Campana, Mark Texeira, Larry Hama, and Tom Palmer, alongside highlights from Evermind, Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals, NEWMEN, Anno Incarnate, Hell Wrangler, Sons of the Devil, Demon’s Bridge, and 247 Comics Presents/Spotlight.

The first six cards will be distributed through a convention-wide Collectible Card Chase conducted in partnership with PSA (Booth #4237), ComicLink/CertifiedLink (Booth #1100), Wicked Town Studios (Booth #L-06), Big Clutch Comics/Rupp’s Comics (Booth #1101), ShortBox (Booth #1105), and Joe Benitez Productions (Booth #1717). Each participating partner will offer an exclusive trading card featuring artwork from Daniel Warren Johnson, MANIX, Sean Chen, GODTAIL, Lucas Lee-Garza, and Mario Foccillo. The remaining cards will be available as giveaways through creator signings on a first-come, first-served basis each day of the convention, exclusively at the 247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP Booth #1837.

Fans who collect all six cards during SDCC will be eligible to redeem an advance copy of First-look fall Edition #1 at the 247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP Booth #1837 and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize package including a 1-of-1 Original Art piece by Jim Lee and Lucas Lee GarzaPSA 9.8 Absolute Batman #20 Jae Lee Exclusive Variant, and a CGC 9.8 Dungeon Crawler Carl #0, rewarding attendees who complete the experience and connect with participating partners across the convention floor.

Signings at Booth #1837

Wednesday, July 22

  •  7:00 PM – 8:30 PM  
    247 Comics Executive Editor, Terry Kavanagh, & 247 Comics: Presents “Incarnate” & “Hell Wrangler” writer, Howard Mackie 

Thursday, July 23

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Brian Buccellato (Sons of the Devil) & Andersen Caraman (Cyber League Baseball)
  • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Cyber League Baseballteam, Anderson Carman & MANIX

Friday, July 24

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    247 Comics: Presents: “Hell Wrangler” team, Howard Mackie  & Janice Chiang 
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Sean Chen (Evermind)
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Anderson Carman (Cyber League Baseball) & Sean Chen (Evermind)

Saturday, July 25

  • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Cyber League Baseball team, Anderson Carman & MANIX
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Brian Buccellato (Sons of the Devil) & Lucas Lee-Garza (NEWMEN)
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    247 Comics Executive Editor, Terry Kavanagh, & 247 Comics: Presents “Incarnate” & “Hell Wrangler” writer, Howard Mackie 

Sunday, July 26 

  • 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
    Anderson Carman (Cyber League Baseball) Lucas Lee Garza (NEWMEN)

Panels & Programming

TOKYOPOP Presents: 247 Comics – The Ultimate Manga-Comics Mashup!
Thursday, July 23rd 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Room 28DE

Mickey Finnegan (The Ungraded Truth Podcast & Swagglehaus) is joined by Kae Winters (Community Manager, TOKYOPOP), Terry Kavanagh (Executive Editor, 247 Comics), and Carl Choi (Publisher and Co-Founder, 247 Comics) to talk about the partnership between TOKYOPOP and 247 Comics and exciting new projects from both. 

SDCC 2026: Skybound Entertainment announces Panels and Events

Skybound Entertainment has announced its plans for Comic-Con International: San Diego 2026. Skybound is set to deliver a packed weekend of creator panels, exclusive news, surprise announcements, limited edition giveaways, and other exciting fan-focused experiences. 

Skybound is bringing some of its biggest franchises and most anticipated projects to San Diego, covering everything Invincible, including the record-breaking Invincible Universe: Battle Beast comic book series; Skybound’s smash-hit shared Energon Universe with Hasbro that touts TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, Void Rivals, and the all-new M.A.S.K.; the upcoming blockbuster superhero series Terminal from Robert Kirkman, Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, Arthur Adams and David Finch; and of course, The Walking Dead. 

The full slate of panels, events, talent appearances, and SDCC-exclusives Skybound is participating in is listed below.  

PANELS

Thursday, July 23

Robert Kirkman LIVE at SDCC 

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Room 6BCF 

The biggest ROBERT KIRKMAN panel yet! From all things Invincible to his newest superhero series Terminal, his groundbreaking Void Rivals and his expanding vision for TRANSFORMERS in Skybound and Hasbro’s Energon Universe, Kirkman pulls back the curtain on it all. Expect behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive reveals, and plenty of surprises (that even his publicist can’t predict). This is a must-see panel for any fan.  

Blind Bags, Chases, and the Psychology of Collecting 

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Room 23ABC 

Michelle Waffle (senior comic specialist, PSA), Arune Singh (VP, Brand, Skybound), David Nakayama (artist), and Danielle Sauvé (collector and influencer) explore why mystery variants, blind bags, and limited covers ignite collector demand and how publishers, artists, and grading experts shape the hobby. Drawing on examples from the Energon Universe, this panel unpacks the creative, psychological, and market forces behind today’s collecting culture, culminating in a live blind bag opening where panelists debate whether to grade the book inside. Moderated by Caitlin Corsetti (senior manager of copywriting, PSA). 

Saturday, July 25

TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE: The Energon Universe Is Unstoppable 

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Room 5AB 

The Next Phase of the Energon Universe is HERE! Join superstars Robert Kirkman (Void RivalsTRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (G.I. JOE), Conor Hughes (Void Rivals), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) as they reveal what’s next for the future of Skybound and Hasbro’s groundbreaking shared universe, featuring TRANSFORMERSG.I. JOEVoid Rivals, and M.A.S.K. Moderated by Arune Singh (VP, Brand, Skybound). 

EVENTS & TALENT APPEARANCES

Friday, July 24

Eisner Awards 

INVITE ONLY | San Diego Hilton Bayfront 

This year’s Eisner Award nominations, which celebrate the very best in comics, are out and Skybound is proud to have multiple nominations across its publishing line and creator roster. The winners will be announced during the Eisner Awards ceremony at Comic-Con International: San Diego on July 24. 

  • Skybound Nominations: 
  • Best New Series: Ghost Pepperby Ludo Lullabi (Image Comics/ Skybound) 
  • Best Publication for Teens: Clementine: Book Threeby Tillie Walden (Image Comics/Skybound) 
  • Shared Nominations: 
  • Best Writer: James Tynion IV, Something Is Killing the ChildrenWynd: The Power of the Blood (BOOM! Studios); Let This One Be a DevilRed Book (Dark Horse Comics); The City Beneath Her Feet (DSTLRY); The Department of TruthExquisite CorpsesW0RLDTR33 (Image Comics); Universal Monsters: The Invisible Man (Image Comics/Skybound) 
  • Best Coloring: Jordie Bellaire, Absolute Wonder WomanThe Nice House by the Sea (DC Comics); The Exorcism at 1600 Penn (IDW Publishing); Assorted Crisis EventsThe Department of TruthExquisite CorpsesW0RLDTR33 (Image Comics); G.I. JOE (Image Comics/Skybound) 

MERCH & SDCC EXCLUSIVES

Funko

Throughout the show, Funko will release a different Invincible SDCC-exclusive variant each day in limited quantities. These daily variants will be offered alongside POP! Animation: Invincible – Invincible Mark, which will be available every day of the convention at the Funko booth (#5341) and on Funko.com. Select variants will be available exclusively at the Funko booth during SDCC and will not be sold online. 

Keepsake

Keepsake will bring a range of SDCC-exclusive trading cards, mystery boxes, daily exclusives, contests, and giveaways throughout San Diego Comic-Con, spanning InvincibleInvincible VS, and The Walking Dead

Jada Toys

Jada Toys will have the SDCC-exclusive Invincible – Battle Damaged Invincible 1:12 scale action figure for sale at their Booth #4049, beginning on Preview Night, Wednesday, July 22. Fans who can’t make it to the convention can shop exclusives online through Jada Next Level beginning Thursday, July 23 at 10:00 a.m. PT.  Also, catch the Jada Toys Panel at SDCC for an exclusive first look at upcoming Invincible figures. Immediately following the panel, head over to the Jada Toys booth for an up-close look at the figures on display. 

Super7

Super7 will release SDCC-exclusive Invincible collectibles including the Invincible Universe: Battle Beast ULTIMATES! action figure, along with SDCC-exclusive apparel including a Battle Beast T-shirt, Ryan Ottley sketch art T-shirt, and Sequid snapback hat. Fans can find these exclusive products at Booth #2343. 

Thrilljoy 

Thrilljoy will debut an SDCC-excluisve Allen the Alien PIX! figure, with a chance to receive a hyper rare 1-of-1 chaser, at their Booth #4845. Invincible giveaways and sweepstakes will also launch at their booth and online throughout the convention. 

Galaken 

Galaken will debut an SDCC-exclusive Invincible cosplay collectible eyewear, including standard and “bloody” variants, along with collectible eyeglass cleaning cloths featuring Invincible characters, at their Booth #4037. 

PhatMojo 

PhatMojo will offer an SDCC-exclusive Blood Splatter Mini 4-Pack available at the UCC Booth #5613.

SDCC 2026: Bruce Dickinson and Z2 return with The Mandrake Project: Year Two

In the middle of his 2025 solo tour of North America, Bruce Dickinson was simultaneously hard at work crafting the next volume in his critically-acclaimed graphic novel saga, The Mandrake Project. This next installment is sure to send readers reeling, as everything they thought they knew about the world of Necropolis and Dr. Lazarus is turned on its head as the second book descends deeper into a world of surreal and mystical madness.

Z2 has announced The Mandrake Project: Year Two as the war between magic and science for the control of immortality reaches a hallucinatory fever pitch. Starting with a near-death experience that propels Necropolis into a parallel world where he learns the dark secrets of his twisted family tree, he’s exposed to revelations that leave him shocked, wondering if he can escape the family legacy of self-destruction in the name of ambition, or if he is simply a cog in a greater cosmic machine, controlled by supernatural forces?

The 184 page volume also includes an extensive series of interviews and essays recounting Dickinson’s life on tour supporting THE MANDRAKE PROJECT album in 2025, as well as insight with the creative team into the development of this next terrifying chapter of the Mandrake Saga. With an introduction by Anvil director Sacha Gervasi, the 12”x12” Deluxe and Platinum Editions are housed in an elegant die-cut slipcase and are bound with a sealing ribbon and gilt paper edging. The oversized Deluxe and Platinum Editions also include a holder inside the back cover that contains four new foil collectors cards and a new edition of the antiqued metal Mandrake Project medallion held by Dr. Lazarus in the comic. This book is the must have item for all lovers of Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, and supernatural tales!

The Bruce Dickinson-signed oversized 12”x12” Deluxe editions and signed platinum editions both come with collector cards and Mandrake Coin in a die-cut slipcase with foil page edging, and will be available directly from Z2 at Z2Comics.com, while a 9”x9” smaller hardcover edition without slipcase will be available via Z2’s retail partners Amazon and Barnes and Noble in the United States, and at HMV UK, as well as many independent comic and music shops worldwide. 

Dickinson will be signing at the Z2 booth #1529 on Friday, July 24 from 2:45pm to 3pm.

THE MANDRAKE PROJECT: YEAR TWO

SDCC 2026: Multi-Platinum Rock Icon Mike McCready of Pearl Jam and Z2 New Graphic Novel and “Lost” Rock Opera Album: Mike McCready’s Farewell To Seasons

Mike McCready, guitarist for Pearl JamTemple of the Dog, and Mad Season, has teamed up with Z2 to release the original graphic novel and “lost” rock opera, Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons. Developed over the last 20 years, McCready’s story captures the drive and sense of community that forged the powerful backbone of the Seattle music scene of the 1980s, as their world changed forever with the explosion of grunge in the ‘90s. Farewell to Seasons unflinchingly shows the brutal cost it had for so many artists and musicians as it captures the lived experience of that seminal era. The glory and the heartbreak as it asks the unanswerable question… was it worth it?

McCready will be signing at the Z2 booth on Thursday, July 23rd from 4pm to 5pm.

Deluxe editions of the graphic novel come packaged with McCready’s Farewell To Seasons, a rock opera of new and original songs. These songs were written and recorded as an artifact created by the lead character, David Williams. It will be exclusively available on Rain City Yellow vinyl as part of the deluxe edition and Translucent Elliot Bay Green vinyl within the Platinum package, and will not immediately be available on streaming services or digital platforms.Renowned for his fiery, melodic solos and electrifying stage presence, McCready draws inspiration from blues and rock icons such as Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. His signature playing and songwriting is featured on landmark hits including “Yellow Ledbetter,” “River of Deceit,” “State of Love and Trust,” and “Given to Fly”,​ songs that helped shape a generation of modern rock.

This graphic novel and rock opera will be released as a slip-cased oversized 12” x 12” Deluxe Edition, as well as a regular sized 9” x 9” standard edition. All editions of Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons is available exclusively at Z2’s website to pre-order, and a standard-sized edition will be available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, as well as other independent book stores, retailers and fine comic shops worldwide later this year. 

Farewell to Seasons

SDCC 2026: Rebellion and 2000 AD Announce Limited Edition Collectables plus Rogue Trooper and Judge Dredd Figures from HIYA

2000 AD is bringing maximum thrill-power to San Diego Comic Con 2026, debuting brand-new limited edition collectables at booth #2121!

Published by the UK’s largest independent creative studio, Rebellion, 2000 AD is one of the longest-running and most celebrated comics in the world today. Best known for explosive sci-fi stories such as Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper, “The Galaxy’s Greatest Comic” will soon celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027.

Created in partnership with Forbidden Planet and featuring designs by superstar comic book artists, a range of pin badges and keyrings are available to celebrate beloved 2000 AD characters and moments. These premium 2000 AD collectables are debuting at SDCC 2026 in highly limited numbers – once they’re gone, they’re gone! Booth #2121 will also host popular existing 2000 AD merchandise from Forbidden Planet and the Rebellion Shop – from ingots to coins, prints, desk mats, baseball caps and more.

Can’t make it to SDCC this year? Rebellion has got fans covered with a range of limited edition 2000 AD t-shirts available online-only for a short time. Coming soon to the Rebellion Shop, from 20th July – 2nd August.

New 2000 AD Limited Edition Pin Badges

The biggest highlight of this year’s convention? The 2000 AD San Diego Limited Edition Enamel Pin Badge Collector Set! This ultra limited-edition box contains three premium pin badges showcasing beloved characters Judge Dredd, Judge Anderson and Judge Death. Based on art pulled from the pages of 2000 AD, only 250 collector boxes will release! Pin badges in this set include:

  • Judge Dredd: Make Judge Dredd Fiction Again! Take home a pin badge encapsulating the explosive action and violent satire of Judge Dredd, Lawman of the Future.
  • Judge Anderson: She knows what you’re thinking. Channel your love for Psi-Judge Anderson with this pin badge based on stunning cover art by Rachael Stott.
  • Judge Death: Judge Death returns… and this time, he lives. Secure one of 2000 AD’s most chilling foes as imagined by artist Ben Willsher.

2000 AD subscribers will also be able to buy this limited-edition Collector Set through the 2000 AD subscriber portal – so you won’t miss out just because you can’t make it to the show!

In addition, you can pick up a range of assorted limited edition pin badges with designs by world-renowned 2000 AD creators such as Brian Bolland and Jock, plus a keyring in the shape of Judge Dredd’s iconic shield.

Beyond comic books, they’re also celebrating  Rebellion’s much-loved video game franchises, Sniper Elite and Zombie Army, with their very own pin badges depicting the games’ signature x-ray kill cam.

New 2000 AD Action Figures by HIYA

Fans visiting 2000 AD at stand #2121 will also  get a first look in-person at the Rogue Trooper action figure releasing later this year in Fall 2026, with a prototype on display and available to pre-order.

A legend forged in the poisoned wastelands of Nu Earth, the Rogue Trooper is now a 1/12 scale action figure in the EXQUISITE SUPER series by HIYA. Measuring 6.5 inches, this hyper-detailed figure features four pairs of interchangeable hands, two alternate faces and a host of accessories. Rogue Trooper’s iconic rifle, helmet and backpack are included – giving fans their very own Helm, Gunnar and Bagman to take home. The Rogue Trooper action figure releases in Fall 2026 and is a must-have for any fan of the Genetic Infantryman.

Pre-order the Rogue Trooper figure now at HIYA’s online store.

HIYA Rogue Trooper Figure

That’s not all! Ahead of SDCC, Rebellion has announced a new Judge Dredd figure in black and white from HIYA coming in 2027.

Part of the EXQUISITE SUPER series, this hyper-detailed 6.2 inch Judge Dredd figure brings the Lawman of the Future to life in black and white monochrome style. The figure features four pairs of interchangeable hands, three faces and a host of accessories such as the voice-activated Lawgiver machine pistol carried by judges, daystick baton and a spray-can of Boing!, as seen in the classic comics.

Pre-order the black and white Judge Dredd figure now at HIYA’s online store.

SDCC 2026: Oni Press Reveals Tradd Moore’s Touch Me Someplace Nowhere – Coming in 2027

In advance of Comic-Con International in San Diego 2026, Oni Press has announced Touch Me Someplace Nowhere – the first creator-owned solo series written, illustrated, and colored by Eisner Award-nominated cartoonist and visionary storyteller Tradd Moore

Set to begin publication in 2027, Touch Me Someplace Nowhere follows a cascading cast of outsiders through their turbulent, violent, and libidinous misadventures in an alternate New York City, where a colorful hierarchy of street gangs compete for domination and (literal) wild animals roam the streets. At its center: Kelly Muir, the prodigal child of a powerful New York City crime family, who is about to find herself on a self-immolating, lovesick bender through the exuberant nocturnal archipelagos of drug-infused, gangland Brooklyn after dark.

A native of Georgia and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art & Design, Tradd Moore marked his seismic arrival in the comics industry in 2011 as the artist of The Strange Talent Of Luther Strode (co-created with writer Justin Jordan) at Image Comics, launching one of the decade’s most unexpected breakout hits and instantly cementing his status as one of the decade’s most unique and closely watched sequential storytellers. In 2014, Moore made his Marvel Comics debut as the artist of All-New Ghost Rider, introducing the new hero Robbie Reyes (with writer and co-creator Felipe Smith) to bestseller status and widespread critical accolades. After completing the Luther Strode trilogy with the two subsequent installments for Image, Moore would go on to helm multiple groundbreaking, visually arresting series, including Silver Surfer: Black (with writer Donny Cates) in 2019 and Doctor Strange: Fall Sunrise in 2023 – which would mark Moore’s stunning first foray as both writer and artist and earn his first Eisner Award nomination. 

Touch Me Someplace Nowhere will be Moore’s first wholly creator-owned solo work as both writer and illustrator. 

Beginning on Wednesday, July 22nd, Moore will also be appearing as special guest of Oni Press at Comic-Con International in San Diego and will appear on his first-ever career retrospective spotlight panel with complete timing and details to be announced next week. Additionally, Moore will also be appearing for two signings at the Oni Press booth (#1829), where an exclusive, 9×12″ Touch Me Someplace Nowhere art print (limited to 500) will be given away to attendees while supplies last. 

More details on Touch Me Someplace Nowhere will be released in 2027. 

Touch Me Someplace Nowhere
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