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SDCC 2026: Ignition Press announces two debuts

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Ignition Press has announced it will debut two new series ahead of their first issue releases in comic shops with original, standalone Cold Open issues at Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC).

Cult-de-Sac: The Cold Open from Cullen Bunn, artist Fico Ossio, and colorist Ulises Arreola debuts with an original prequel story of a couple’s deadly interaction with the mysterious Homeowners Association, along with a first look at Cult-de-Sac #1. Fans can purchase copies of Cult-de-Sac: The Cold Open Cover A by Ossio and Arreola for $4.99, and a limited-edition cover B variant by Ebrahel Lurci for $9.99. The variant cover is limited to 500 copies. Cullen Bunn, recently in the news for his and Jonas Scharf’s series Bone Parish being in development for a TV series with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson at Starz, will be signing copies at the Ignition Pavilion throughout SDCC.

The Folk of Dooney Hollow: The Cold Open from Jeremy Haun, artist Alex Lins, and colorist Trish Mulvihill debuts with an original prequel story introducing the horrors in the woods, plus a first look at The Folk of Dooney Hollow #1. Fans can purchase copies of The Folk of Dooney Hollow: The Cold Open Cover A by Haun and Nick Filardi for $4.99, and a limited edition cover B variant by Lins for $9.99. The variant cover is limited to 500 copies, and Jeremy Haun will be signing copies at the Ignition Pavilion throughout SDCC.

Ignition Press’s Cold Open issues act as a standalone entry point for longtime comic fans and new readers alike, featuring an original, self-contained story that introduces the reader to the world, as well as behind-the-scenes material, special sneak peeks, and information on how to get the entire series through traditional retail channels.

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

SDCC 2026: Daniel Warren Johnson launches a new epic Chainkata this November

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

CHICKS. WITH CHAINSAWS. IN SPACE. On the heels of his chart-topping hit run on Transformers, Eisner Award winning Do A Powerbomb, and critically acclaimed The Moon Is Following Us, superstar writer/artist Daniel Warren Johnson will launch an all-new, eye-melting series titled Chainkata this November from Image Comics.

A decade’s worth of critically-acclaimed work has Chainkata poised to be one of the most anticipated launches of the year. Johnson first began turning heads with fan-favorites Space-Mullet (now brought to a wider market through Image Comics) and then Extremity and Murder Falcon through Image/Skybound. His quick ascension on those early works made him “one-to-watch” and put him on the industry’s collective radar. Do A Powerbomb shot Johnson to fame with his perfect blend of high-octane action and heart-string tugging storytelling and won him his first Eisner Award in the Best Publication for Teens category. His name headlined Skybound’s wildly successful multiple Eisner Award winning Transformers reinvigoration and, paired with another critical-darling in The Moon Is Following Us, made Johnson a household name. This rapid-fire success was rounded out by direct hits in Wonder Woman: Dead Earth, Beta Ray Bill: Argent Star, and of course Absolute Batman—further raising his profile and all ramping up to this incredible new series’ launch.

In Chainkata, Luma is a chainsaw-wielding warrior queen, seeking out an unknown power in the vastness of space. All she wants is to find peace, but violence and terror follow her through every black hole. The story will blend the epic, high-stakes sci-fi of Beta Ray Bill and Space-Mullet and with the character-building depth of Extremity and Do A Powerbomb. It is the culmination, and maximization, of Johnson’s craft and the perfect read for fans of action-packed comics with art that leaps from the page.

Chainkata will see a full rollout of promotion and appearances planned at this month’s San Diego Comic-Con to kick off the excitement. This bold new vision is Johnson’s most ambitious project yet as he aims to bring sci-fi back to the forefront of comics and storytelling in a way never seen before.

Chainkata #1 will be available at comic book shops in November 2026.

SDCC 2026: Oni Press, Rebellion, and The Nacelle Company Press Kick Off the Fight of the 22nd Century in Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars!

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

In advance of Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, CA, the Nacelle Company, Oni Press, and Rebellion have announced a historic partnership, which officially begins today with the announcement of Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars #1 – launching the wreckage-strewn collision of the 22nd Century’s most feared lawman against its hardest-charging mutant outlaws in a no-holds-barred showdown for supremacy! Spanning two 40-page, deluxe format issues beginning in December 2026, Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars #1 written by writers Dan Watters and Ryan O’Sullivan with art by Jordi Tarragona. The debut issue features covers by David Finch, Karl Kerschl, and Andrew Krahnke, and more to be revealed!

Launching directly out of the pages of Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars #1, the upcoming publishing collaboration will also mark the first milestone in a newly cemented merchandising partnership between Rebellion and the Nacelle Company that will see Nacelle’s Consumer Product division create a new line of highly detailed action figures and other collectibles that will feature crossovers between The Biker Mice From Mars and Rebellion’s Judge Dredd characters. The first wave of figures will be made available for pre-order this fall and be released online and in stores in 2027.

Across the frayed cordons of space-time, the greed-fueled oligarchs Limburger and Karbunkle have identified a strange new world to plunder, but they never anticipated that Throttle, Vinnie, and Modo – the extraterrestrial anti-heroes known as the Biker Mice From Mars – would dare to foil their latest cross-dimensional conquest: the smog-clogged metropolis known as Mega-City One.

Now, the Martian brothers and their bikes are stranded between blocks in Mega-City’s endless, chaotic sprawl … alongside 400 million citizens who want them dead and the one man committed to delivering them to justice at any cost: the unforgiving Judge Dredd! The law has no place for vermin on Mega-City One’s streets … but when the Biker Mice’s otherworldly abilities draw the gaze of the inhuman entity calledJudge Death, man and mouse alike will be caught in the crosshairs in the first-ever Biker Mice From Mars crossover outside of the NacelleVerse!

To celebrate the new partnership, Nacelle, Oni Press, and Rebellion will be giving fans a special reward directly from the streets of Mega-City One at Comic-Con International 2026 in San Diego, CA, beginning on Thursday, July 23rd! Simply visit the Rebellion booth (#2121) to retrieve your free Mega-City One parking ticket with an official Department of Justice stamp – then get it stamped again in sequence at the Nacelle Company booth (#2547) and Oni Press booth (#1829) to avoid the death penalty, and receive one of 500 limited-edition Judge Dredd/Biker Mice From Mars art prints, featuring the upcoming cover art of Eisner Award-winning artist David Finch!

SDCC 2026: Attack of the Killer Tomatoes Returns for its Fifth Installment!

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence

After more than four decades, the cult horror-comedy franchise born in San Diego is coming home. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, the fifth installment in the series, was largely produced and filmed in San Diego and premieres in select theaters this August, opening wide and available on VOD in September.

The franchise holds its San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) panel on July 24, in the city where it all began. Since the original Attack of the Killer Tomatoes debuted in 1978, the series has spawned a Saturday morning cartoon, a Nintendo game, an early-career role for George Clooney, and four decades of devoted fans.

The SDCC panel takes place on Friday, July 24 at 7:15 in the San Diego Convention Center’s room 6A and will feature moderator and Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence’s producer Michael Polis, director David Ferino, Killer Tomatoes original creator Costa Dillon, cast members Dan Bakkedahl, Myrna Velasco, Zachary Roozen, Samantha Bailey, and Noor Razooky. The panel will discuss the making of the new film and include the world debut of the official trailer, exclusive footage, an audience Q&A, and a special appearance by Norman the Killer Tomato.

In addition to the panel, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will be part of the Atomic Toybox Booth, number 3917 on the main floor at the San Diego Convention Center. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes merch will be available including posters, tomato plushies, clothing, skateboards and more.

In Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence, a young biotech prodigy develops a revolutionary genetically engineered vegetable designed to solve humanity’s problems. But when the experiment spirals out of control, it unleashes a new generation of killer tomatoes, setting the stage for another outrageous chapter in the long-running cult franchise.

The cast also includes comedy legend David Koechner, Eric Roberts, Catherine Corcoran, and franchise icon John Astin, who returns as Professor Gangreen decades after first appearing in the series.

The panel is open to Comic-Con badge holders.

SDCC 2026: KAYOU Makes its Convention Debut

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

KAYOU, China’s No. 1 collectibles company and one of the world’s fastest-growing collectible trading card brands, will introduce its newest slate of officially licensed trading cards to superfans during its San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) debut, from July 23 to 26, 2026.

Fueled by its mission to be “Here for the Superfans,” the trading card giant will celebrate through a series of fan-first experiences across San Diego, giving fans new ways to connect with the stories, characters, and communities behind their favorite fandoms – on the show floor and beyond the San Diego Convention Center.

Credentialed San Diego Comic-Con attendees can shop the KAYOU collection at its feature shop inside the San Diego Convention Center, created in partnership with The Shumi Company (Booth #4934).

KAYOU’s fan experience destination will be inside the Interactive Zone at Petco Park (Lexus Premier Parking Lot). There, anyone can step inside The KAYOU Walls of Fandom, a free walk-through experience that brings the worlds behind KAYOU’s most beloved cards to life. Featuring larger-than-life installations, themed wall displays and product showcases inspired by Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, MY LITTLE PONY, NARUTO, and tokidoki, visitors will journey through a series of immersive experiences that transform iconic fandoms into unforgettable photo moments.

Throughout the experience, guests can get up close and personal with actual KAYOU cards showcased within each installation, revealing the illustration, design, foiling, and craftsmanship that makes every trading card a collectible piece of art. Designed for collectors and fans alike, The KAYOU Walls of Fandom offers a new way to experience the creativity behind the cards while celebrating the stories, characters, and communities that inspire them.

Visitors at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park can also purchase KAYOU cards onsite, making it easy to build or expand their trading card collections.

KAYOU will host additional fan meetups and trading events offsite at Tito Rick’s Garage (2918 Imperial Ave), creating a local community hub where SDCC attendees, fans, and collectors can gather to meet fellow enthusiasts, socialize, trade cards, learn to play its MY LITTLE PONY Trading Card Game (TCG), and celebrate their favorite fandoms.

Fans can also pick up a SDCC-exclusive KAYOU Superfan Passport at any of the three locations to map their next stop, collect passport stamps, and earn rewards. Available while supplies last.

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SDCC 2026: Todd McFarlane Productions Brings Exclusive Comics to Fans Through Whatnot

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Todd McFarlane Productions are bringing San Diego Comic-Con exclusives directly to fans around the world with a special Whatnot live show on July 9th. For the first time, an official Todd McFarlane signed SDCC exclusive comic release will be offered exclusively through Whatnot, giving collectors everywhere the opportunity to secure this year’s limited-edition variants regardless of whether they can attend the convention in person.

The release features two highly collectible covers celebrating a rare artistic collaboration between Spawn creator Todd McFarlane and acclaimed artist Artgerm. The first showcases Artgerm’s original artwork, while the second is a special Todd McFarlane inked version that layers McFarlane’s signature inks over the piece, blending the styles of two fan-favorite creators into a unique SDCC exclusive collectible. Both books will be signed by Todd McFarlane.

Limited to just 750 sets, the release will be offered exclusively as a signed collector’s set featuring one Artgerm cover and one special Todd McFarlane inked cover, both signed by McFarlane. Available only through the Whatnot live show, each set gives collectors the opportunity to own both versions of this rare collaboration while supplies last.

The July 9th live show marks the beginning of a new series of Todd McFarlane Whatnot exclusive comic releases. Throughout the remainder of the year, fans can expect additional live show events featuring limited-edition comics available only through Whatnot, with each release offering its own exclusive comic and limited print run.

Unlike previous years, these SDCC exclusive sets will not be available for purchase from Todd McFarlane Productions during San Diego Comic-Con 2026. By making the books available through Whatnot ahead of the convention, fans who secure a collector’s set through the live show are expected to receive them in time to bring them to San Diego, where they can seek out Artgerm’s signature during the show.

Fans can secure the SDCC exclusive collector’s set during the Todd McFarlane Whatnot live show on July 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM PST. Each signed set includes one Artgerm cover and one Todd McFarlane inked cover, available for $200 + shipping. A limit of five sets per customer will apply.

SDCC 2026: Titan Comics reveals its Exclusives

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Titan Comics has announced the following products, all of which will be available EXCLUSIVELY at Titan Entertainment booth #5537 at San Diego Comic-Con from July 23 – 26 2026.

BLACK STAR #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE MARTIN SIMMONDS INKS CARDSTOCK

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #33
SDCC EXCLUSIVE DAN PANOSIAN CARDSTOCK

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #33
SDCC EXCLUSIVE DAN PANOSIAN VIRGIN CARDSTOCK

CONAN & DRAGONERO #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE ROBERTO DE LA TORRE INKS CARDSTOCK

SOLOMON KANE: THE LION ERRANT #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE JH WILLIAMS III VIRGIN FOIL

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #15
SDCC EXCLUSIVE ALEX HORLEY INKS CARDSTOCK

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN: REFORGED #5
SDCC EXCLUSIVE ERNIE CHAN CARDSTOCK

GUN HONEY DOUBLES DOWN #1 SPECIAL EDITION
SDCC EXCLUSIVE TEHANI FARR VIRGIN

GUN HONEY DOUBLES DOWN #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE ARTGERM INKS CARDSTOCK

GUN HONEY DOUBLES DOWN #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE ARTGERM VIRGIN FOIL

GUN HONEY DOUBLES DOWN #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE DERRICK CHEW COPIC CARDSTOCK

GUN HONEY #1 SUPER SIZED 5TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL
SDCC EXCLUSIVE BILL SIENKIEWICZ FOIL

BLADE RUNNER: TOKYO NEXUS: TO LOSE IS TO WIN #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE JUNGGEUN YOON VIRGIN FOIL

DOCTOR WHO: CIRCUIT BREAKER #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE JAY ANACLETO VIRGIN FOIL

DEAD BY DAYLIGHT: THE HILLBILLY #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE ALEX HORLEY INKS CARDSTOCK

DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE DEV PRAMANIK INKS W/ TRADING CARD

TANK GIRL SUMMER LOVE SENSATION 35TH ANNIVERSARY COMIC (ONE SHOT)
SDCC EXCLUSIVE JAMIE HEWLETT VIRGIN CARDSTOCK

LENORE GHOST STORY #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE ROMAN DIRGE GLOW IN THE DARK

MICHAEL MOORCOCK ELRIC: THE SLEEPING SORCERESS #1
SDCC EXCLUSIVE NORM KONYU VIRGIN FOIL

STAR WARS INSIDER #237
SDCC EXCLUSIVE FOIL

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SDCC 2026: Ignition Press’ Presence Expands as it Celebrates its First Anniversary

Posted on July 3, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

Ignition Press has announced its return to Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) with an expanded presence to match its swiftly growing catalog of comics. The publisher will make its debut in the Exhibit Hall at Booth #5531 and a new offsite pop-up location, the Ignition Pavilion, located across the street at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center located at 200 Harbor Drive. The publisher is also kicking off the Ignition Sequence: SDCC 2026 with ten announcements leading up to the premiere convention event.

Ignition Press’s presence on Comic-Con International’s exhibit floor will provide to an opportunity for attendees to be introduced to the creator-driven publisher’s wide array of original series including The Beauty (now a hit television series on FX/Hulu from Ryan Murphy), Extraction (the basis for the Netflix film and streaming series franchise), Murder Podcast, Roots of Madness, Everyone Loves A Jewel Thief, Voyeur, and Innards, alongside seven upcoming series debuting ahead of and at SDCC through a selection of collections and first issues.

The Ignition Pavilion is a new standalone, expanded, boutique pop-up experience located directly across from the convention hall, with easy accessibility from the train. The Pavilion is designed to provide visiting fans and press a unique experience with meet-and-greets and signings with Ignition Press creators, an expanded retail presence with new exclusive covers, and several partnership activations that will be announced closer to the event.

Fans and press are encouraged to visit the Ignition Pavilion to meet some of their favorite creators, including Tini Howard, Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, Cullen Bunn, Rob Guillory, Dave Wielgosz, Olivia Dufault, Tim Seeley, Jamie S. Rich, Stephanie Williams, Christian Ward, John J. Pearson, Leah Williams, Ande Parks, Jim McCann, Joe Eisma, and more. The retail experience will include exclusive comic books and collected editions, including the debut of Ignition Press’ first original graphic novel Airwalker, from the mind of Stan Lee and brought to life by Jeremy Haun and Danny Luckert. Fans can also try their hand at the gachapon machine with prizes ranging from comic book ashcans to rare golden tickets for commissioned original sketches from select Ignition Press creators.

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 at 200 Harbor Drive, #120, San Diego, CA 92101.

Conventions

SDCC 2026: ComicsPro Retailer Day Registration Open

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

ComicsPRO, the comics specialty retailer trade association, has announced that the registration has opened for the 2026 ComicsPRO Retailer Day taking place during San Diego Comic-Con. It’s being held on July 24th in Room 31ABC of the San Diego Convention Center. The event, open to all registered comic retailers, allows publishers and distributors to talk directly to comics retailers about upcoming products and initiatives. The event will also include a video presentation for the Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award and a panel entitled, “Creating Opportunities in a Multi-Distributor Landscape.”

Universal Distribution will be hosting the retailer lunch and the “Fresh Start” Networking Event at the beginning of the event.

Over 40+ publishers and other vendors are expected to present at the event. This includes: 2000 AD / Rebellion, Ahoy Comics, Bad Idea, Book Industry Charitable Foundation, BOOM! Studios, Bulgilhan Press, Clover Press, ComicsBurgh, Dark Horse Comics, DC Comics, Drawn & Quarterly, Dynamite Entertainment, IDW Publishing, Ignition Press, Image Comics, Kodansha USA, Little Star Storage, Mad Cave Studios, Marvel, Massive Publishing, Oni Press, PI Comics, Pop King, PSA, Random House Worlds, Reedpop, Rekcah/COMICS: The Magazine, Rocketship Entertainment, Rose City Comic-Con, Square Enix, Titan Comics, TokyoPop, Upper Deck, Viz Media, Yen Press, and Z2 Comics

SCHEDULE

9:30 – 10:10 Fresh Start Networking (Coffee, muffins)
10:10 – 10:50 Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award Presentation
11:00 – 12:20 Lunar Distributed Publishers
12:20 – 12:50 Break (grab your box lunch sponsored by Universal Distribution)
12:50 – 1:50 Universal Distribution (lunch) – Upper Deck and other Vendors
1:50 – 3:10 Penguin Random House Distributed Publishers
3:10 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:10 Other Publishers and Vendors
4:10 – 5:00 Panel: Creating Opportunities in a Multi-Distributor Landscape

Comic Retailers interested in attending the event can register now.

Attending retailers will receive “thank-you” items from publishers, distributors, and other vendors sent directly to their stores in the weeks following the event.

SDCC 2026: Pudgy Penguins Debuts First-Ever Comic Book Trilogy

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con 2026 (SDCC), taking place July 22–26, Pudgy Penguins will officially debut Adventures of Pax Pengu & Polly, a three-part comic book series that reveals the official origin tale of their hero Pax Pengu, his first meeting with his “mate for life” Polly, and the legendary beginnings of The Berg they call home. The release marks a defining moment in Pudgy Penguins’ evolution from a global collectibles phenomenon into a character-driven entertainment franchise built on an original storyline and powerful art.

The comic marks the first time Pudgy Penguins has told an official long-form story, establishing a shared canon that will anchor future experiences across the franchise.

The Series includes:

Adventures of Pax Pengu & Polly: Journey to The Berg (Volume 1) – The beginning of Pax Pengu’s journey. A mysterious letter changes everything and sends Pax searching for answers about his missing family. His quest leads him to the mythical The Berg, where he encounters a clever penguin named Polly, and begins unraveling secrets from their bear archnemesis, beneath a decade of peace between the species.
Adventures of Pax Pengu & Polly: Betrayal on The Berg (Volume 2) – As Pax Pengu and Polly dig deeper into the mysteries surrounding The Berg, they discover that the celebrated peace between penguins and bears may be built on dangerous lies. Ancient machines awaken, alliances fracture, and the future of The Berg now hangs in the balance.
Adventures of Pax Pengu & Polly: A New Dawn on The Berg (Volume 3) – Pax Pengu and Polly race against time to stop a catastrophic plan that threatens everyone who lives there. What began as a shared mission becomes something neither of them expected: a bond strong enough to carry them through the trilogy’s final, highest-stakes chapter. The trilogy concludes with sacrifices, revelations, and a new future for The Berg and its co-residents.
The Berg Omnibus Hardcover Collector’s Edition (100 copies only) – Alongside the release of the three individual comic books, Pudgy Penguins will also debut Adventures of Pax Pengu & Polly: The Berg Omnibus, a premium hardcover collector’s edition that brings the complete trilogy together in a single volume. Limited to just 100 copies worldwide, the Omnibus features an exclusive cover created exclusively for this release and includes the full first 3-volume set for the Adventures of Pax Pengu and Polly.

Written by Vivian Lin and illustrated by Afiq Salam under the creative direction of Peter Lobanov, Chief Creative Officer of Pudgy Penguins, the series follows Pax Pengu’s journey across Antarctica after he receives a mysterious letter connected to his missing family. His search leads him to The Berg, where he meets Polly, forges lifelong friendships, and uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the future of the community he calls home.

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