Fans can prepare their convention shopping lists with the latest exclusives from Dark Horse, available at San Diego Comic-Con 2026.
Diamond Chapter 11 News
Sparkle Pop’s Motion for Relief is Denied Without Prejudice
In April, Sparkle Pop filed a motion “for relief from the automatic stay to exercise its rights under applicable state law with respect to the goods remaining in a distribution facility owned and operated by Sparkle Pop.”
Spotlight
Marvel to leave New York and Move to L.A.!? Stephen Wacker named new Editor-in-Chief
Marvel Comics is leaving the Big Apple and heading across the country to Los Angeles as part of a major shift.
Comics
Seven Seas Licenses Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz – The Classic Manga Collection Hardcover
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced, just in time for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, the license acquisition of Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz – The Classic Manga Collection.
Kids Corner
Top Shelf Embarks on a New Adventure with Kodi: A Place To Call Home
After being reunited, Katya and Kodi are settling into their fast-paced new life together in the city.
Manga and Anime
Seven Seas Licenses Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz – The Classic Manga Collection Hardcover
Seven Seas Entertainment has announced, just in time for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, the license acquisition of Ultraman by Kazuo Umezz – The Classic Manga Collection.
Tabletop Games
SDCC 2026: Rocketship Entertainment brings Panels, Signings, Exclusives, and the Launch of the Naruto Mythos Trading Card Game
The Rocketship Entertainment booth #2707 will be on the main show floor where fans can pick up graphic novels, games, merchandise, and the NARUTO Mythos Trading Card Game with an SDCC-exclusive card.
Movies
Exclusive: TEZUKA! God of Manga – Ada Palmer discusses Tezuka’s drive to prove that manga can tell every type of story
It’s hard to overstate Osamu Tezuka’s influence on manga and anime in Japan and comic book and animation storytelling around the world.
Toys and Collectibles
The Transformers Studio Series: Transformers: The Movie Astrotrain is a mess of a figure
We check out the Transformers Studio Series 86 The Transformers: The Movie Astrotrain figure which just has so many baffling choices in design.
Television
Warner Bros. Animation announces a Dark Shadows Adult Animated Series is in Development
Warner Bros. Animation is resurrecting tormented vampire Barnabas Collins as it is currently in development on an adult animated series based on the classic gothic sensation Dark Shadows.
Conventions and Events
Goshi Yoshida is an Otakon 2026 Guest
Otakon 2026 takes place July 31 to August 3 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Podcasts
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with Prof. Holly Schaeffer-Raymond
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord hits topics like raising kids amidst fascism, cycles of abuse, and it’s even got Weird Little Guys. GP Radio discusses the series with returning guest and resident Star Wars expert Holly Schaeffer-Raymond! #starwars #shadowlord #podcast @levin.bsky.social
