Comic book Legend Rob Liefeld is returning to San Diego Comic Con for a panel and signings. All attendees of his Robservations Live panel on Thursday, July 23rd at 5 pm in room 7AB will receive a special gift comic book.
In addition, Rob will preview his new Avengelynecomic with special edition covers ONLY available at San Diego Comic Con. Rob has teamed up with fan-favorite artist Daniel Mainé for the upcoming series launch of Avengelyne. This iconic ’90s Liefeld creation will take center stage with an all-new beginning. It will launch in October from Image Comics in advance of the already-in-development film at Warner Bros.
The debut issue will also feature eye-popping variant covers by Diógenes Neves, Shannon Maer, Dan Lawlis, Andy Park, and Ben Bradi.
Everyone’s favorite Avenging Angel is back! In Avengelyne, a Priest who is losing his faith is challenged by the emergence of a mysterious Angel. Avengelyne’s arrival invites the attention of Belisle, a wealthy demon lord as she is targeted by demonic forces seeking to turn her to their cause.
New readers and classic comics fans alike Youngblood, Spawn, and Vampirella won’t want to miss this all-new direction for one of Liefeld’s most beloved characters.
Avengelyne #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 7:
Award-winning fantasy author S.G. Blaise, creator of The Last Lumenian series and the Hollow Healer animated short film, returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2026. Featuring artist signings of the Hollow Healer comic book, exclusive merch, daily booth giveaways, Blaise’s presence at SDCC will be an unmissable destination for fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and comic books.
Inside the Booth: Hollow Healer Comes to Life Booth 2635 | July 22–26, 2026 S.G. Blaise and Lilac Grove Entertainment unveil the Hollow Healer comic, the highly anticipated springboard prequel that launches fans into the very beginning of the Era Wars—marking a pivotal origin point in the Seven Galaxies universe. This Comic-Con debut sets the stage for a bold new era of storytelling and fan discovery. S.G. Blaise (author), and three of the comic artists will be on hand for signings.
Attendees can shop the new line of merch—including limited-edition T-shirts, enamel pins, mini posters, stickers, and copies of the Hollow Healer comic.
Cosplayers portraying the Seven Galaxies’ characters will be available for photos, and an interactive giveaway wheel full of fun items will delight fans of all ages.
Official Announcement of the Bloody Berserker Angel comic from S.G. Blaise & PANICK Comics In addition, they have announced that, in collaboration with PANICK Entertainment, a bold new chapter of the Seven Galaxies Chronicles comes to life with the creation of The Bloody Berserk Angel, a new comic series currently in development. S.G. Blaise, Adam Schlagman (editor), and Kris Longo of PANICK Comics will be revealing exclusive storylines at their panel on Saturday, July 25th.
Official Appearances & Media Highlights
Signing: Hollow Healer Comic Book Signing Thursday, July 23 | 1:00–3:00 PM Booth 2635 Join Gordon Purcell, Jessica Court, Mariano Nicieza and author S.G. Blaise, as they sign copies of the Hollow Healer comic book.
Panel: “Get Your Story Into Comics or Animation!” Friday, July 24 | 2:00–3:00 PM Marriott Marquis Grand 12/13 A book, short story, treatment, or work-in-progress script can become a comic or animated project without relying on traditional gatekeepers. Indie creators and producers discuss current pathways for adaptation and production, including building creator-led pipelines and reaching audiences through newer distribution channels. Panelists S. G. Blaise (founder/CCO, Lilac Grove Entertainment), Kris Longo (CEO/publisher, PANICK Publishing), Lesley Worton (president/head of production, Tongal Productions), David Derks (TV executive, cartoonist, and pop culture commentator), Eric Elder (founder/executive producer, OW! Entertainment), Heidi MacDonald (editor-in-chief, Comics Beat), and James David Powell (writer and producer, BlerdHive) share practical guidance on developing, packaging, and positioning projects for comics and animation. Moderated by Yael Tygiel (host, producer, Fanversations).
Panel: “Is Your Cat a Dragon in Disguise? Writing Fantasy That Feels Magical” Friday, July 24 | 8:00–9:00 PM Room 11 From hidden worlds and legendary creatures to mystery and emotional depth, this panel explores the craft of creating immersive stories that captivate the imagination and awaken a lasting sense of wonder. S.G. Blaise (The Last Lumenian, True Teryn), Jimmy Diggs (Star Trek: Voyager, Alkebulan), James Ganiere (Rekindling Christmas, Space Command), and Neal Hallford (Betrayal at Krondor, Dungeon Siege) discuss fantasy that feels magical. Moderated by Mark O’Bannon (Whiskers, Aia the Barbarian).
Panel: “Fangoris & PANICK: Horror Now: Echoes of Fear in Comics and Beyond” Saturday, July 25 | 7:00–8:00 PM Room 25ABC What makes horror hit today? PANICK’s Kris Longo and Kit Caoagas lead a conversation with some of the genre’s most compelling voices, exploring the evolving landscape of fear across comics, film, and beyond. The panel explores craft, trends, and the stories pushing horror forward. Panelists include SG Blaise, Shannon Denton, Dirk Blackman, Rodney Barnes, and more to be announced.
What happens when fandom becomes a career? On Friday, July 24 at 1pm, SUPER73 Co-Founder, Michael Cannavo, among other creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators, will come together for a panel discussion to share how their passion for pop culture helped shape their professional journeys.
Founded in 2016, SUPER73 has always operated at the intersection of innovation and pop culture. From Halo and Indiana Jones to Tyler, The Creator and YSL, the brand has brought two-wheel transportation into the fandoms that define those who founded it. On SUPER73 bikes and beyond, the brand invests in imagination, pushes past convention, and creates a sense of limitlessness.
The panel conversation will explore how personal passions and fandom can fuel creativity, community, and successful careers across industries. To make the experience even more memorable, every audience member in attendance will receive a swag bag, and one lucky person will discover a ‘Golden Ticket’ redeemable for a custom SUPER73 e-bike.
WHO: Michael Cannavo,H.E. Creative, Pinup Palmer, Coppertop Ink, Vinnie Rupolo, Mike L. Kinshella WHAT: From fan art to careers: how fandom creates real opportunities; a panel discussion with creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators who took their fandoms and turned them into their professions WHEN: Friday, July 24th at 1:00pm-2:00pm WHERE: Grand 12 & 13, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina 333 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
Ignition Press concludes the Ignition Sequence series of announcements leading up to Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) with a new series announcement. From the twisted minds of Dan Watters and Brian Level comes Mad Science Division—a madcap, sci-fi horror series that asks, “What if DOGE dismantled the SCP Foundation?”
It’s no secret Archimedes Anderson is a nepo hire. Assigned chief-coordinator of R&D at the American arm of genetic engineering and bioweapons development company Miyashi-Smith, everyone knows he’s here for one purpose: to slash the budget and trim the fat. If he can cut 30% from the unaffectionately nicknamed “Mad Science Division” budget, he’ll earn a cushy, high level job at HQ.
He goes in with a move-fast-and-break-stuff attitude, knowing absolutely nothing about the dangerous genetic experiments taking place in the division. When he upsets the delicate equilibrium of the department factions and removes guard rails which protect the workers and the public, he winds up exposing them to terrible, evil experiments.
Mad Science Division #1 will be available in comic shops November 4th, 2026 from writer Dan Watters and artist Brian Level, with colors by Lee Loughridge and letters by Frank Cvetkovic. This issue features two open-to-order covers from series artist Brian Level and Riley Rossmo, along with a 1-in-10 retailer incentive by Raúl Allén.
To guarantee a copy, make sure to contact and reserve your copy with your local comic shop by no later than Monday, September 28th. 2026.
Meow Wolf and animation studio Titmouse head to San Diego Comic-Con with a panel celebrating the newly announced multi-year creative partnership between the two artist-founded companies. The discussion will explore how immersive environments and animation intersect to create entirely new forms of storytelling, offering attendees an inside look at the creative process behind the collaboration. The panel will feature an exclusive first look at upcoming projects, including new animation created for Meow Wolf Los Angeles, along with behind-the-scenes insights from the artists and creatives shaping the partnership. Attendees will also receive exclusive giveaways available only during the session.
WHERE: San Diego Comic-Con Room 25ABC San Diego Convention Center
WHO: Panelists include creative leaders from both Meow Wolf and Titmouse discussing the future of immersive entertainment, animation, and collaborative worldbuilding.
Two legendary heroines, icons in their respective genres for over half a century each, Red Sonja and Barbarella are crossing paths for the first time ever in a brand-new comic series starting this November from Dynamite Entertainment.
The She-Devil With a Sword and the Siren of the Spaceways come from two different, impossible worlds. Yet one mystery is going to unexpectedly cross both their paths and draw them together by fate. Barbarella, in all her belovedly buxom energy, is sent after a mysterious black mirror tied to her past, an object that may hold the key to a life she barely remembers. Meanwhile far away, under a blood-red sky, Red Sonja rides valiantly into danger to rescue an Oracle whose violent fate seems already written in prophecy. Neither of these daring women knows of the other’s existence, and neither understands the forces pulling them together. Science fiction and swords and sorcery clash in this new adventure. Memory, destiny, desire, and survival all carry a heavy burden and price, and some debts are paid in blood!
Rising star writer Homero Rios makes his Dynamite Debut with this historic crossover. The Mexican scribe is the perfect match, with deep experience and boundless ideas across science fiction, fantasy, and horror. To date readers have been able to catch his work across both hemispheres in both the legendary Heavy Metal and Metal Hurlant. Dynamite is proud to bring his vision to the forefront with this mainstream American debut, and pairing him with two of the most iconic characters who themselves are no stranger to these boundaries-pushing and unforgiving genres.
Joining Rios in this journey across the stars and the trails is artist Diego Yapur. Himself no stranger to the pages of Heavy Metal, he’s also known for his stunning artwork on titles including Bloodshot, The Lycan, and works starring Frank Frazetta’s creations. Fans can catch Yapur’s Dynamite debut as well as his early vision of one of this title’s stars just around the corner, with a cover for Vampirella vs. Red Sonja: Red City this August. He will be contributing covers to Red Sonja/Barbarella as well.
In addition to the covers by interior artist Diego Yapur, the series features Dynamite fan-favorite Joseph Michael Linsner, Collette Turner, as well as two photo covers by cosplayer IvyCosplay portraying each co-star. Collectors looking to chase the rarest versions of the comic and add a fun surprise to their reading experience can opt for a mystery blind bag.
Neon Ichiban has announced that comic book legend Arthur Adams will make a special Preview Night appearance at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, signing exclusively through Neon Ichiban’s Digital Remarques platform on Wednesday, July 22, from 7:00–8:00 PM at Booth #2314. Adams appearance is courtesy of Essential Sequential.
One of the most influential artists in modern comics, Adams rose to prominence with Marvel’s groundbreaking Longshot limited series before becoming one of the industry’s defining talents on Classic X-Men, X-Men, Hulk, Batman, Superman, Spider-Man, Godzilla, Vampirella, and countless iconic covers. His unmistakable style has inspired generations of artists and collectors for more than four decades.
During his exclusive one-hour appearance, Adams will digitally sign Longshot #1–6 and Classic X-Men #1 exclusively on Neon Ichiban, giving fans the opportunity to collect digitally signed editions of some of the most iconic comics of his legendary career.
Arthur Adams’ appearance marks one of the first opportunities for fans to experience a legendary comic book creator signing digital comics live at San Diego Comic-Con, bringing one of the medium’s oldest traditions into a new era of collecting.
Adams’ appearance kicks off four days of creator signings, Digital Remarques, exclusive convention offers, and panel programming at Booth #2314, where fans can experience Neon Ichiban’s latest innovations alongside creators from across the comics industry.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as Arthur Adams’ signing is expected to be one of the most anticipated events of Preview Night.
Magma Comix is returning to its hometown show, San Diego Comic-Con International, July 23rd – 27th! Join the Magma team and a variety of talented Magma and guest comic-book creators at booth #1709 for exciting creator showcases, signings, exclusive new and limited variants, pre-signed merchandise and more, celebrating both Magma Comix and the larger Independent comic community.
Magma will host a panel Thursday evening, where a number of top editors from Marvel, DC, Image, IDW, Mad Cave and other independent publishers, along with strong crowdfunding comic publishers, will detail the ins and outs of how creators can either approach existing publishers to print their creator-owned material, or harness the power of crowdfunding to build a direct audience for their comic books to the masses. Magma Publisher Denton J. Tipton moderates this panel on Thursday, July 23rd from 5-6pm in Room 25ABC.
Each day presents a different schedule of events, including signings by Magma creators Eamon Winkle and Denton J. Tipton, as well as the crew from Black Rose Comics, Norrin J. Powell, Stewards of Darkness; Ryan “ZOKE” Preece, Timepiece, and Briana Bauman, Phantom Fox, legendary comic creators Mark Texeira and Fabrice Sapolsky with Kristal Adams.
In addition to signings, Magma is stocking trade paperbacks and collector’s items (such as exclusive Event Variants and newly released Metal Cover variants) for sale at its booth, along with the opportunity to snag a Magma Art Lithograph or a Shawn Lee-designed Magma Metal Blind Box for the discerning collector.
For fans of A.J. Mendez or Aimee Garcia, you can buy PRE-SIGNED Day of the Dead Girl products, including some products NEVER BEFORE AVAILABLE in comic book stores, such as a Foil Slipcase Hardcover Edition, behind-the-scenes Grimoire comic, or a new variant of Day of the Dead Girl #1, while supplies last!
Magma Comix Signing Schedule at Booth 1709
Thursday
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Ryan “ZOKE” Preece, Norrin J. Powell (Timepiece) 1:00-1:45 p.m. Denton J. Tipton (Hell’s Half Acre) 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eamon Winkle (The Principles of Necromancy) 3:30-5:00 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Norrin J. Powell, Briana Bauman (Stewards of Darkness, Phantom Fox) 5:30-7:00 p.m. Mark Texeira (Ghost Rider, Wolverine)
Friday
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Norrin J. Powell (Stewards of Darkness) 1:00-1:45 p.m. Denton J. Tipton (Hell’s Half Acre) 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eamon Winkle (The Principles of Necromancy) 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Norrin J. Powell, Ryan “ZOKE” Preece, Briana Bauman (Stewards of Darkness, Timepiece, Phantom Fox) 5:30-7:00 p.m. Mark Texeira (Ghost Rider, Wolverine)
Saturday
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Ryan “ZOKE” Preece, Norrin J. Powell (Timepiece) 1:00-3:00 p.m. Fabrice Sapolsky, Kristal Adams, TBD (Noir is the New Black, Volume 2) 3:30-5:00 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Norrin J. Powell, Briana Bauman (Stewards of Darkness, Phantom Fox)
Sunday
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Norrin J. Powell (Stewards of Darkness) 2:00-3:30 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Norrin J. Powell, Ryan “ZOKE” Preece, Briana Bauman (Stewards of Darkness, Timepiece, Phantom Fox)
Magma Comix Panel
Magma Comix Presents: Pitching Your Vision and Developing IP
Thursday, July 23, 5-6 p.m. | Room 25ABC Whether you’re dreaming of pitching the Big Two, or building your own universe from scratch, this panel pulls back the curtain. Industry veterans John Barber (Marvel, IDW, PUG-W) and Joseph Illidge (DC, Fairsquare Graphics) are bringing the inside knowledge from Marvel and DC. Kristen Simon (Editor, Mad Cave) and Tom Waltz (Former Creative Director, IDW) will break down exactly what Mad Cave and IDW want to see from new projects, whether you’re pitching something original or chasing a licensed property. And if indie publishing and Kickstarter are calling your name, David Hedgecock (Owner, FunTimeGo) and Shannon Denton (Monster Forge, Image, Marvel) have cracked that code and they’re ready to share it. Moderated by MagmaPublisher Denton J. Tipton, this is the panel aspiring creators can’t afford to miss.
Exclusives
Magma Comix Metal Covers – Magma is unveiling two new HIGHLY LIMITED metal cover comic books highlighting some prestigious and exciting covers it has published, and has a small remaining stock of our 2025 Metal Editions. Less than 25 copies of each metal cover will be available throughout the show:
*NEW FOR 2026*Hell’s Half Acre #4, art by legendary painter Glenn Fabry *NEW FOR 2026*Principles of Necromancy #1, art by creator Eamon Winkle The Pedestrian #1, art by Madman creator Mike Allred Night of the Slashers #4, art by Stray Dogs/Feral artist Tony Fleecs Greaser: Gemini Blues #1, art by artist Dan Panosian The Principles of Necromancy #1, art by The Boys co-creator Darick Robertson
Cost: $50 each
Magma Comix Metal Blind Box
While everyone is putting out blind bags nowadays, Magma’s bundle is so massive & shiny, we skipped the blind bag and went straight to packing it in a BLIND BOX! We are offering TEN (10) highly limited Metal Blind Boxes at the show:
Each Blind box contains a MINIMUM of 4 different Magma Metal Editions
Each box is GUARANTEED to get the new Glenn Fabry & Eamon Winkle Metal Editions
You may get SIGNED Metal Editions in your Blind Box
You may get a BONUS ORIGINAL SKETCH by Darick Robertson or Eamon Winkle!
One of the 10 Blind Boxes has ALL SIX METAL EDITIONS, most of them SIGNED, an ORIGINAL SKETCH, plus bonus Variants and other prizes!
Cost: $100 each | Quantity: 10 Boxes (Boxes range from $250-600 retail value)
Magma ComixEvent Variants
Magma is thrilled to offer our existing Event Variants at Comic-Con International! In some cases, this is the first convention opportunity to pick up a number of these, as they were only previously available at store signings or online. Specifically, we will offer the following:
Day of the Dead Girl #1 Belén Culebras cover (by AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia & Culebras)
Hell’s Half Acre #1 Eduardo Risso cover (by Denton J. Tipton & Jack Jadson)
Night of the Slashers #1 Robert Hack cover (by Cavan Scott & Paul Fry)
The Pedestrian #1 Sean Von Gorman blank sketch cover (by Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman)
The Pedestrian #2 Action Figure Variant cover (by Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman)
The Principles of Necromancy #1 Darick Robertson cover (by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Eamon Winkle)
Each Event Variant has a limited print run and is only $20 each! Members of the creative team will be signing these variants for FREE throughout the weekend!
Cost: $20 each
Magma Comix Lithographs
Magma is offering lithographs highlighting some of the most powerful and unique covers it has published in its inaugural year. Less than 25 copies of each lithograph will be available throughout the show:
The Pedestrian, art by Madman creator Mike Allred. The Scale Trade, art by Dungeons & Dragons artist Max Dunbar Greaser: Gemini Blues, art by artist Dan Panosian The Principles of Necromancy, art by co-creator Eamon Winkle
Ahead of the start of Comic Con International in San Diego, Oni Press and Archie Comic Publications, Inc. have announced that the all-new Archie #1 – the star-studded first issue of 2026’s milestone publishing initiative – is getting even bigger with an earnestly extra-sized, 40-page debut issue on September 2nd!
Beginning with the momentous first chapter of the joyous new ongoing series by New York Times bestselling writer, Edgar Award and Philip K. Dick Award winner, and Eisner Award nominee Ben H. Winters with art by Eisner Award–winning artist Fábio Moon, Archie #1will also feature a bounty of exciting extras, including puzzles, pin-ups, and more … alongside newly added looks ahead at the Archie line’s next, much-anticipated debuts: October’s Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1by Hugo Award nominee Corinna Bechko and Eisner Award nominee Kano; and Archie in Hell #1 by multiple Eisner Award winner Patrick Horvath and Russ Manning Award winner Tyler Crook!
Oni has revealed a first look inside Archie #1with an advance sneak peek at series’ double-sized first issue:
Plus: As an extra-added bonus, Oni Press is excited to unveil one more surprise – a never-before-seen, show-stopping FOC Reveal Variant for Archie #1 by comics master Travis Charest, featuring the legendary artist’s first-ever rendition of the Riverdale gang. Now live for order at Penguin Random House, this cover will be available exclusively to fans and retailers who place their orders by Final Order Cut-Off (FOC) on Monday, July 27th.
This is your chance: Find out for yourself why being young never gets old when Archie #1 lands in stores on September 2nd!
For his entire life, 17-year-old Archie Andrews has had it all: adoring friends, football glory, and a natural charm that always seems to make him the center of attention. Now, through his eyes, experience the warmth and wonder of Riverdale and its near-infinite roster of residents—the popular kids, the endearing oddballs, and everyone in between – as Archie embarks on a whirlwind, all-star adventure through his town’s past, present, and future … beginning with a local film festival that’s about to turn everything upside down! And, at the center of it all, lies an enigmatic paradox that only Archie’s pal Jughead Jones can possibly unravel … Plus: Puzzles! Pin-ups! And a veritable sweet shop of surprises that all link to the same inextricable mystery … Finally, your antidote for postmodern malaise has arrived. Welcome to the all-new Archie #1!
Find out more live at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on Saturday, July 25th at 11 am PT in Room 7AB when Oni Press and Archie Comics come together to present the Archie 85th Anniversary Celebration panel presentation! 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!
And then get in on the fun yourself when Archie #1arrives in comic shops worldwide on September 2nd with covers by a true cast of comics all-stars: Stuart Immonen, Fábio Moon, Karl Kerschl, Khary Randolph, Kano, Dan Parent, Elsa Charretier, Mahmud Asrar, and, now, Travis Charest!
SDCC is right around the corner, and Funko is bringing con attendees all-new Spider-Man Pop! Yourself and Pop! Mystery experiences to the con floor!
Fans can embrace their inner superhero with the Pop! Yourself Spider-Man: Brand New Day SDCC Exclusive Bundle, an immersive, convention-only experience available exclusively at SDCC. Priced at $60, the SDCC-exclusive Pop! Yourself Spider-Man: Brand New Day Bundle includes:
A custom Pop! Yourself Spider-Man: Brand New Day cosplay figure
Exclusive SDCC convention-themed packaging and stickers
A protective Pop! display protector
The fun doesn’t stop there either! Fans can experience Pop! Mystery for the first time at the Funko booth, but first, grab a buddy because you’ll need a partner. From there, join a virtual queue that will go live at 9 AM each morning of SDCC. Keep an eye on Funko’s socials or visit the Funko booth at SDCC for a link to register each morning! When your time slot appears, you’ll get a text to return to the POP! Mystery line at the Funko booth #5341 to start your adventure.
The number of fans able to participate each day is limited, so keep an eye on Funko’s social media platforms for the daily link to get in on the fun!
Priced at $14.99 each, fans and con-goers will be able to purchase the all-new POP! Mystery product line from popular and original IPs including:
One Piece
WB Horror
KPop Demon Hunters
Flora
Each POP! collectible is hidden in blind-box packaging along with a corresponding POP! Card. Also available online at Funko.com
