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SDCC 2025: A Monster Hunter Walks into a Bar BOOM!

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The must-read companion to the award-winning and critically acclaimed Something is Killing the Children, Something is Killing the Children: A Monster Hunter Walks Into a Bar, is collected for the first time!

From the Eisner-winning creative team of James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, this one-shot companion story originally serialized across six parts in the acclaimed horror anthology series Hello Darkness, gathers the complete story in one epic release! Erica Slaughter moves from town to town, hunting the monsters that haunt the night—but this time the story isn’t hers alone.

Told from the perspective of those she saved, this haunting anthology explores the legend and lasting impact of the mysterious monster hunter!

Something is Killing the Children: A Monster Hunter Walks a Bar #1 features main cover art by series artist Werther Dell’Edera,  and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Ben Stenback, Jenny Frison, and Puppeteer Lee.

SDCC 2025: The West Runs Red in EC Comics’ Outlaw Showdown #1

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SOME COMIC BOOK COMPANIES ASK YOU TO CHOOSE: DEATH OR GLORY? AT EC COMICS, THEY SAY . . . WHY NOT BOTH?! In advance of Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA, Oni Press and William M. Gaines Agent, Inc. have revealed Outlaw Showdown #1 – the first in a new series of unpredictable and unforgiving 56-page specials visiting EC’s trademark brand of hard-won vengeance upon storytelling genres from across the ages . . . from prehistoric survival to crime and punishment in epochs far beyond our own.

Debuting this October in our inaugural bonfire of bullets: As the sun settles high above this bone-dry stretch of mesa, wipe the blood from your boot heels and place your wagers as Oni Press and EC Comics raise their pistols to pump six cylinders of hot lead and cold hearts into Outlaw Showdown #1 – EC’s first 56-page special celebrating revenge and retribution on the lawless frontiers of the Old West! Gunfighters, scoundrels, butchers, and bandits—they’ll all join us here to draw down on fate itself as coffin-bound creators John Arcudi, Brian Azzarello, David Lapham, Tony Moore, Ann Nocenti, and more rain hellfire and fury from the holsters on their hip.

Plus, as an extra-added bounty: Saddle up for a newly remastered and authentically restored tale of hard-fought Western justice from the EC vaults!

Also joining the perilous posse, point an ol’ six-shooter salute to sky and welcome steel-sighted cover artists Lee Bermejo, Tony Moore, Ladrönn, Shawn McManus, and Rian Hughes to this blood-stained, power-burned milestone in EC history. This October, the West runs red –only in Outlaw Showdown #1!

SDCC 2025: The Legend of Kingdom Come gets a Premiere Screening

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The Legend of Kingdom Come documentary is an origin story about the beloved 90s-era graphic novel Kingdom Come, going behind the scenes and inside the mind of its creator: comic book legend Alex Ross.

This film traces the influence of comics history through the present day, exploring the roots of pop culture’s most vibrant medium in the 21st century. Featuring a wide range of comic luminaries reflecting on the book and industry, The Legend of Kingdom Come seeks to answer the question: Why are comic heroes so beloved?

Through exclusive interviews and original footage, it explores the rich history of comics and their evolution into a cornerstone of modern pop culture. Join us on this journey to discover why these heroes have captured our hearts and imaginations for decades.

Featuring in-depth, all-new interviews with Alex Ross, Mark Waid, Todd McFarlane, Paul Dini, Brian Pulido, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, and many, many more!

SDCC 2025 PREMIERE SCREENING!

Saturday, July 26, 2025
10:00AM-11:30AM—Room 5AB

Attendees get a free exclusive Kingdom Come Trading Card!

This feature film is an origin story of the beloved 90s-era graphic novel KINGDOM COME, going behind the scenes and inside the mind of its creator: comic book legend Alex Ross. Followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Sal Abbinanti and Director Remsy Atassi.

SDCC 2025: Biker Mice From Mars Exclusives Unveiled by The Nacelle Company

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The Nacelle Company has announced that two San Diego Comic-Con 2025 exclusive figure sets based on the popular Biker Mice From Mars animated series will be available for purchase by attendees during the convention week. The reveal marks another exciting step in the expansion of the NacelleVerse — a shared animated and collectible universe built around beloved ’80s and ’90s icons.

Straight from the surface of everyone’s favorite red planet (and the hearts of ’90s kids everywhere), Biker Mice From Mars made its original 1993 debut and quickly gained a cult following with its high-octane mix of mutant motorcycles, street-smart action, and punk-rock attitude. Now, over three decades later, they’ve never looked better.

With an already-growing popular toyline, the limited-edition Biker Mice From Mars figures will be available to fans for purchase at Booth #2547 during San Diego Comic-Con 2025:

  • Biker Mice from Mars 3-Pack – SDCC Exclusive (MSRP: $100): The set features premium, fully articulated versions of Throttle, Modo, and Vinnie, marking the first time in franchise history that the iconic trio is offered together in one package, and it also represents the first-ever SDCC exclusive for Biker Mice From Mars. The set includes a collector’s box featuring the official SDCC Exclusive 2025 logo, which will be available exclusively for this release and is limited to 500 units, making it a centerpiece-worthy release for any fan or collector.
  • Biker Mice from Mars Throttle Bootleg Edition – SDCC Exclusive (MSRP: $100) – This wildly creative Bootleg Edition is a nod to the gritty underground toy scene of the early ’90s and features Throttle, dressed in a hot dog costume and wearing a FansCon badge. Each figure is an unarticulated, hand-painted art toy-style collectible bootleg, designed and individually painted by acclaimed bootleg toy artist Marquee Marauders Club. Packaged in a limited edition of only 100 units with SDCC Exclusive 2025 logos attached, this figure combines irreverent creativity with nostalgic flair, making it an absolute must-have.

In addition to its ongoing comic series, created in collaboration with Oni Press, The Nacelle Company is launching a Biker Mice From Mars animated reboot. Recently unveiling a first look at WonderCon 2025, the reboot is being executive produced by Ryan Reynolds, Brian Volk-Weiss, and George Dewey. Much like its fellow Nacelleverse series, RoboForce The Animated Series – executive produced by Dwayne Johnson, Brian Volk-Weiss, and Dany Garcia, the new Biker Mice From Mars series promises to offer a dynamic blend of humor, action, and heart, qualities that made the original show a fan favorite.

The Nacelle Booth will also rev up the excitement with San Diego 2025 limited-edition, custom-designed Biker Mice from Mars magnets featuring fan-favorite characters Throttle, Vinnie, Modo, and Charley! These collectibles are available for free only with every $5+ purchase at the booth—and once they’re gone, they’re gone for good. Don’t miss your chance to collect all four! Supplies are extremely limited, so fans are encouraged to race over early as these magnets are bound to ride off fast! 

The Nacelle Company continues to develop an expansive toy line, comic book series, and upcoming animated reboot for classic fan-favorite properties like Biker Mice From Mars including RoboForce, Sectaurs, Wild West C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa, and more all serving as pillars of the NacelleVerse — an interconnected universe built with bold storytelling, imaginative design, and a deep respect for the originals.

SDCC 2025: Alien Books Reveals New Manga, Valiant Comics Anthologies, and Teases a Secret Crossover comic for 2026

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Alien Books

A new era has dawned at Alien Books as the publisher unveiled a revised logo and plans to publish a range of new projects in 2026 ahead of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. The cult favorite manga series Badducks by Toryumon Takeda and a new X-O Manowar: Black, White & Gold anthology series will both factor heavily into the publisher’s 2026 slate of releases, alongside previously announced projects like Valiant Beyond and new Zorro comic series.

The next series to be released as part of Alien’s growing manga library, Badducks by mangaka Toryumon Takeda is a fantasy story with sci-fi elements that follows Morgan Gray, a man who sold his organs to pay off a debt and underwent an experiment to become a powerful cyborg. After being forced into servitude by the mob, Morgan meets a desperate lady named Lisa and together they escape along with a briefcase full of stolen money… and a baby! The unlikely trio must survive a life on-the-run from the dangerous criminals that are hunting them down.

Spanning across four volumes, Badducks Vol. 1 will arrive in Fall 2026 and be distributed to both the direct market and book markets by Penguin Random House, as part of Alien’s publishing partnership with IDW.

Badducks Vol. 1

Alien Books found its footing in the crowdfunding market this year. The next Valiant Comics project to launch on Kickstarter efforts will be a spiritual successor to 2024’s Black, White & Bloodshot series and will star Aric of Dacia: X-O Manowar: Black, White & Gold.

The bi-chromatic anthology series, offered as an exclusive hardcover edition through Kickstarter, will feature all-new stories from every era of Valiant Comics and will be written by a collection of established and up-and-coming industry talent including legendary mangaka Shintaro Kago, Marc Guggenheim, Kevin Roditeli, Sylvain Runberg, Roberto Meli, Adriano Barone, Luca Blengino, Mike Baron, Alex Segura, Diego Agrimbau, Sean Lewis, Dan Abnett, Peter Milligan, Louis Southard, Derek Fridolfs, AJ Ampadu and many more.

The full list of creators on the project will be revealed when the Kickstarter campaign goes live later this year.

Exclusive add-ons for this project will include the previously announced X-O Manowar #0 Artist’s Edition and X-O Manowar #1 Facsimile Edition, making it a true celebration of one of Valiant’s most iconic heroes and can’t-miss for hardcore Valiant fans.

X-O Manowar: Black, White & Gold

A new version of the Alien Books logo will appear across the first issues of upcoming Valiant Beyond series Bloodshot and Tales of the Shadowman, hitting comic shops in August.

With a full slate of crowdfunding projects, relaunches and licensed titles on deck for 2026, Timarchi also teased an unannounced crossover project that will pit one of Valiant Comics’ flagship characters against a mystery opponent from an iconic fighting game franchise.

More details on this crossover project will be announced later this year.

Fans can get a sneak peek into the future of Alien Books and Valiant Comics by picking up the Valiant Beyond Preview Edition Ashcan available for free at IDW Publishing’s booth #2729 at San Diego Comic-Con, while supplies last.

Valiant Beyond Preview Edition Ashcan

SDCC 2025 Exclusive: Get Your Flippitoons Holographic Stickers from Jim Fletcher and Clover Press

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We have the exclusive reveal that Jim Fletcher is bringing an exclusive holographic sticker pack to San Diego Comic-Con 2025. The pack promotes his brand new world of his interdimensional Flippitoons art book soon from Fletcher and Clover Press.

The sticker packs feature:

  • A Flippitoons Flippistix Exclusive Sticker / Only 100 Copies available.
  • A Randomly packed Flippitoons sticker
  • A Randomly packed Flippitoons Flippicard

Throughout his award-winning career creative director and comic industry veteran Jim Fletcher has been a driving force behind countless fan-favorite collectibles. In his time with the DC Direct brand, Fletcher created beloved lines including DC Ame-Comi Statues, DC Uniformz, DC Core; co-created DC Bombshells and DC Artist’s Alley; and led the development of the long-running Batman Black and White statue series.

Fletcher is teaming with Clover Press for Flippitoons a gorgeous 200 page 10” X 10” deluxe hardcover art book. You can sign up now to be alerted when it launches on Kickstarter. 

In the world of Flippitoons reality is flipped on its head. Jim S. Fletcher, (the S is silent) holds the highest degree in the dubious field of Oddibiology, and has been diligently studying and cataloging Flippitoons. His observations on these elusive beings will soon be published in a journal that chronicles his flippy findings. The Flippitoons Field Guide of Fantastical Faces takes the viewer into the Flippi-verse of phenomenal creatures and their inverse personalities. When you turn the book over you will find faces of another kind wrongside up, or rightside down.

The main character illustrations are accompanied by some quick lines of rhyming prose that can be read no matter which way you flip the book. Along with this ‘Odditome’ Fletcher and his research team have created some handy 2.5″ x 3.5″ trading cards to identify these strange beings out in the wild. The fearsome and funny Flippitoons characters are also featured in their own unique 30-45 second Flippimations, now in social media with original music composed by Fletcher to reflect each creature’s personality.

Fans can support the Flippitoons art book on Kickstarter when it launches but make sure to sign up now so you don’t miss it!

SDCC 2025: Dark Horse reveals its Programming and Signing Schedule

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Stop by the Dark Horse Comics booth #2615 in the center of the exhibit hall to meet some of your favorite creators and get your hands on free items, including comics, posters, and more! This year, Middle Earth Enterprises, Zing Toys, and Absurd Ventures will be partnering with them at their booth with exciting displays and activations of their own.

DARK HORSE SDCC 2025 SIGNING SCHEDULE

All creators signing in our booth offer their autographs for FREE. At Dark Horse booth signings, FREE cards or poster prints are provided (while supplies last). Select books, comics, products, and convention exclusives can be purchased at our booth, or you can bring your own items to be signed; however, we may limit the type or number of items to be signed as necessary. See details for each signing below.

WRISTBAND INFO: Some signings require a wristband for entry, as noted on the schedule. Drawings for wristbands for these events will begin when the exhibit hall opens to the public the day before and the day of each signing, and will end when all allotted wristbands have been given out.

Come to the Dark Horse booth early (9:30 am is when the exhibit hall opens, though be prepared for earlier entry at the convention’s discretion!) for wristband drawings and for the best chance to attend these events. 

Note: Dark Horse does not begin distributing wristbands until attendees enter the hall; exhibitors cannot get in line or draw for wristbands earlier than fan attendees.

Lines may also be closed for some signings due to crowding or time restrictions.

All events are subject to change, and some restrictions apply. Please see Dark Horse Comics staff at the booth if you have questions.

THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2025

10-10:50 am
JAMES CAMERON’S AVATAR: FRONTIERS OF PANDORA–SO’LEK’S JOURNEY – Ray Fawkes, Michael Heisler

11-11:50 am
ELFQUEST – Wendy Pini, Richard Pini

12-12:50 pm
SYNTHETICS, MEDUSA – Tony Parker
JENNY ZERO – Dave Dwonch

1-1:50 pm
10,000 INK STAINS, BLACK HAMMER – Jeff Lemire
GILT FRAME – Matt Kindt, Margie Kindt
BLACK HAMMER – Ray Fawkes

2-2:50 pm
DR. WERTHLESS, DID YOU HEAR WHAT EDDIE GEIN DONE? – Eric Powell, Harold Schechter
FOUR GATHERED ON CHRISTMAS EVE – Becky Cloonan, Eric Powell

3-3:50 pm – DARK HORSE AND TINY ONION PRESENT:
THE ODDLY PEDESTRIAN LIFE OF CHRISTOPHER CHAOS – James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal, Soo Lee

4-5:30 pm
MINOR THREATS – ARCHIE VS. MINOR THREATS and more – Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Timmy Heague, and more TBA
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND MINOR THREATS ITEMS TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON (no other products, comics, or franchises outside Minor Threats)
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

6-6:50 pm
STAR WARS: HYPERSPACE STORIES AND THE HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES – Cavan Scott, George Mann, Harvey Tolibao

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025

10-10:50 AM
ELFQUEST – Wendy Pini, Richard Pini

11-11:50 AM
BARSTOW – Rebekah McKendry, David Ian McKendry

12-12:50 PM
DEATH STRIKES: THE EMPEROR OF ATLANTIS – Dave Maass, Patrick Lay
MASTERMINDS, KILL ALL IMMORTALS – Zack Kaplan

1:00-1:50 PM
GHOSTBUSTERS: DEAD MAN’S CHEST – David M. Booher 
THE REAL GHOSTBUSTERS: A VISUAL HISTORY – Troy Benjamin, Craig Goldberg, John Yurcaba

2-2:50 PM
MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE: ANDRA ONE-SHOT, REVOLUTION, REVELATION, AND MORE – Tiffany Smith, Tim Seeley, Tim Sheridan, Rob David, Ted Biaselli
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– LIMIT TWO FREE PRINTS AND TWO OTHER ITEMS TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

3-4:30 PM
MINOR THREATS: THE BROOD and more – Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Heath Corson, Soo Lee, and more TBA
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND MINOR THREATS ITEMS TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON (no other products, comics, or franchises outside Minor Threats)
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

5-5:50 PM
CARMILLA – Amy Chu, Soo Lee
NAKED CITY – Eric Drooker

6-6:50 PM
RESIDENT ALIEN CAST AND SHOWRUNNER (SEASON 4) – Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Chris Sheridan
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND ONE OTHER ITEM TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2025

10-10:50 AM – DARK HORSE AND COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS PRESENT:
BARNSTORMERS – Scott Snyder, Tula Lotay
TURTLE BREAD – Kim-Joy
NEPTUNE – Michael Conrad
BLACK SIGHT, WE ONLY KILL EACH OTHER – Stephanie Phillips
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND OTHER DARK HORSE/COMIXOLOGY ORIGINALS ITEMS TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON, PER CREATOR (no other products, franchises)
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

11-11:50 AM  
CANTO – David M. Booher, Drew Zucker
THE HOUSE – Phillip Sevy, Drew Zucker
KEPLER – Phillip Sevy

12-12:50 PM
AMERICAN CAPER – Lazlow, Tyler Boss, Shelly Bond, David Lapham, Lee Loughridge, Chris Anderson

1-1:50 PM
COUNT CROWLEY – David Dastmalchian
HEADLESS HORSEMAN ANNUAL 2023, 2024 – David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND ONE OTHER ITEM TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

2-2:50 PM
STRANGER THINGS AND DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE RISE OF HELLFIRE – Jody Houser, Eric Campbell, Myles Wohl
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND ONE OTHER ITEM TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON

3-4:30 PM
SPECIAL GUEST TO BE ANNOUNCED
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND ONE OTHER ITEM TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

5-5:50 PM
TITLE TBA – Nathan Fillion, Heath Corson
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE LIMITED EDITION POSTCARD TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

6-6:50 PM
SIN CITY – Frank Miller
WRISTBAND REQUIRED
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND ONE OTHER ITEM TO BE SIGNED PER PERSON
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2025

10-10:50 AM
FROM THE WORLD OF GHOST: SISTER IMPERATOR – Corinna Bechko
DRIVE LIKE HELL, HEARTPIERCER – Rich Douek

11-11:50 AM
HELEN OF WYNDHORN – Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND ONE OTHER ITEM TO BE SIGNED
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

12-12:50 PM
USAGI YOJIMBO – Stan Sakai
CHIBI USAGI: ATTACK OF THE HEEBIE CHIBIS – Stan Sakai, Julie Sakai
– NO POSED PHOTOGRAPHY
– NO WITNESSED SIGNATURES
– LIMIT ONE FREE PRINT AND TWO OTHER ITEMS TO BE SIGNED
– OTHER RESTRICTIONS WILL APPLY–SEE STAFF FOR INFO

1:30-2:20 PM
AMERICAN CAPER – Lazlow, Shelly Bond, David Lapham, Chris Anderson

2:30-3:20 pm
IYANU: CHILD OF WONDER – Roye Okupe, Brandon Easton, Vincent Edwards, Kerri Grant

3:30-4:30 pm
HEROES OF MIGHT AND MAGIC 30TH ANNIVERSARY – Neal Hallford, Mark Caldwell, David Mullich, Phelan Sykes

DARK HORSE SDCC PANEL SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JULY 24,

True Crime, True Terror with Dark Horse Comics

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Room 25ABC

From the true tales of Ed Gein and Fredric Wertham to stories of battling demons (within and without), storytellers gather to discuss what makes these types of stories so interesting to explore and what truly haunts us. Featuring David Dastmalchian (Count Crowley, Late Night with the Devil), Eric Powell (Dr. Werthless, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done), Harold Schechter (Dr. Werthless, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done), Leah Kilpatrick (Headless Horseman Annual), Soo Lee (Carmilla: The First Vampire, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos), and David Ian McKendry (Barstow, All the Creatures Were Stirring).

Moderated by Rebekah McKendry (Barstow, Tales of Halloween).

Minor Threats: A Roundtable with Patton Oswalt and Friends

2:00pm – 3:00pm

Room 6DE

Come be a (bar)fly on the wall as Minor Threats co-creators Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and others discuss the C-list villains and henchpeople that populate the world of Minor Threats and share a peek at what’s coming next. Additional panelists include collaborators Heath Corson, Gerry Duggan, Soo Lee, Hannah Rose May, Dan Hernandez, J.M. DeMatteis, and Timmy Heague. Moderated by Cara O’Neil (VP marketing, Dark Horse Comics).

From Page to Pixel: Legendary Comics for a New Generation on WEBTOON

10:00am – 11:00am

Room 28DE

WEBTOON and panelists from IDW, Dark Horse, and Saturday AM explore how legendary publishers are redefining iconic stories for the digital age. Featuring Quinn Sonsa-Spears (WEBTOON executive producer), Ethan LeBlanc (WEBTOON managing editor), Bixie Mathieu (IDW associate editor), Cara O’Neil (Dark Horse Comics VP of marketing), Whyt Manga (Saturday AM co-owner and creator), and moderated by Borys Kit (writer, The Hollywood Reporter).

How the Newest Generation of Comics Creators Are Breaking into the Industry

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Room 32AB

The writers and artists of some of Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse Comics’ freshest breakout titles talk about how the newest generation of comic creators broke into the industry. Featuring Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, Green Arrow), Tate Brombal (Green Lantern Dark, Batgirl), Soo Lee (Maleficent, Cheetra, Carmila), Julio Anta (Blue Beetle, Frontera), and Jacoby Salcedo (Blue Beetle, It’s Only Teenage Wasteland).

Moderated by BOOM! Studios editor Ramiro Portnoy.

Manga Publishing Industry Roundtable

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Room 29AB

Manga is one of the top-selling book categories in North America. Today, there are more manga and webtoons available in print and digital than ever, and more companies are entering the scene. But what are the opportunities and obstacles facing publishers today? Get a taste of what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s next from top publishing industry pros, including Hope Donovan (editorial director, VIZ Media), Sullivan Rouaud (founder, Mangetsu), Shuichi Mochida (COAMIX, Silent Manga Audition), Ben Applegate (director, publishing services, Penguin Random House), Morgan Perry (marketing manager, book publishing, Square Enix America), Ed Chavez (president and editor-in-chief, Denpa Books), and Michael Gombos (senior director of licensed publications, Dark Horse).

Moderated by Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining).

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Death Strikes: An Opera Survives WWII and Comes to Comics

5:00pm – 6:00pm

Room 4

In 1943, two prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp wrote a sci-fi/fantasy opera that imagines Death going on strike to protest a dictator’s forever wars. Eighty years later, Berger Books/Dark Horse published the acclaimed graphic novel adaptation Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis. In this musical panel, creators Dave Maass (writer) and Patrick Lay (illustrator), violinist Adam Millstein (Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices), pianist Sebastian Chang, and singers from the University of Colorado Boulder will discuss the process of turning this remarkable composition into a graphic novel and then back again into a staged, comic-inspired opera production with the Louisville Orchestra. There will be exclusive video and even live vocal performances!

Resident Alien Season 4 Panel

10:00am – 11:00am

Ballroom 20

Go behind the scenes with showrunner/executive producer Chris Sheridan and stars Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, and Alice Wetterlund from the fan-favorite series Resident Alien. Based on the Dark Horse comic of the same name, the comedy sci-fi series is currently in its fourth season and follows an alien who has crash-landed on Earth and hides in a remote Colorado mountain town, assuming the identity of the town doctor, Harry Vanderspeigle.

Actors-Turned-Comic-Writers

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Room 6DE

Actors use writers’ words to make fans laugh and cry. What happens when they start writing their own stories? How do you transition from actor to writer? How alike or different is writing to acting? What happens when you go from being fan-favorite characters to creating them—from playing in someone else’s world to building your own? Emmy and Grammy Award–winning comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt, SAG Award nominee Aimee Garcia (Lucifer, Dexter), A. J. Mendez (New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Is My Superpower), Hannah Rose May (Ghosts, Ballers, Curb Your Enthusiasm), and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Pitch Perfect, Free Guy, Ghosts) will explore these questions on a panel moderated by Jordan Blum (co-creator of Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. and Minor Threats).

Comixology: Your Horror Comix Fix

2:30pm – 3:30pm

Room 5AB

Actor Thomas Jane (Troppo, The Punisher, The Lycan), Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Becky Cloonan (Somna, By Chance or Providence), writer/artist Phillip Sevy (The House, Headless Horseman Annual), and artist Drew Zucker (The House, The Feeding) discuss creating the plot, setting, and characters of some of the most creepy and hair-raising comics out now and why we love to be frightened. Moderated by Jonathan James (Daily Dead).

Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy Panel

6:00pm – 7:00pm

Room 25ABC

Abrams Books, Dark Horse Comics, WEBTOON, and Magpie Games are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of the Avatar! Join publishing’s creators and writers of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra for an exploration of the beloved world.

Timeless and Built to Last: Conserving Comics and Manga Through High-Quality Editions

7:00pm – 8:00pm

Room 4

Collectible editions of manga—from Berserk and Vinland Saga to Gundam and Vagabond—are among the top-selling comics in English, and most are international collaborations with no equivalent in Japan. Hear from the minds behind these deluxe artifacts as Ben Applegate (Penguin Random House director publishing services), Michael Gombos (senior director of licensed publications, Dark Horse), Ed Chavez (Denpa publisher) and Gary Groth (editor-in-chief of The Comics Journal), co-founder of Fantagraphics, and editor of dozens of important archival editions of comics including Popeye, Love & Rockets, Prince Valiant, Krazy Kat, and many more. Hear never-before-shared details, see copies of the latest collectible editions before they go on sale—and maybe even go home with a free book!

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Usagi Yojimbo: Past, Present, and Future

10:00am – 11:00am

Room 23ABC

Learn more about the wandering rabbit ronin when Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) discusses 40+ years of creating his beloved comic book series. From past adventures to new horizons, Jared Cullum (Kodi) and Zack Rosenberg (T.S. Hullabaloo) join Sakai for a lively conversation moderated by Justin Eisinger (editor-in-chief, Dogu Publishing; It Rhymes with Takei).

Spotlight on Frank Miller

3:00pm – 4:00pm

Room 6DE

Comic-Con special guest and legend Frank Miller, one of the most important creators of the last half century, returns to San Diego for a career-spanning conversation. From Ronin Rising to Sin City, from Pandora to The Dark Knight Returns, this panel will give attendees insight into Miller’s storied collaborations, the resonance of his work, and the highly anticipated projects to come.

An Evening with Kevin Smith

7:15pm – 8:45pm

Hall H

If you let him, Kevin Smith is going to use his mouth on you—in front of everyone at Hall H! Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mallrats and the 25th anniversary of Dogma with the hack who made ’em! Hear all about the next movie he’s making and see a slew of new comics from Kev, including Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob, the Marvel and DC crossover, and his Quick Stops from Secret Stash Press and Dark Horse. End your Comic-Con day with hours of chatter from Silent Bob!

SUNDAY, JULY 27

American Caper: New Crime Comic from Grand Theft Auto Series Writers

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Room 7AB

American Caper, the new crime fiction universe and upcoming original comic book series from the writers and creative team behind Grand Theft Auto, will be revealed at this talk with the talent team, including Lazlow (GTA, Red Dead Redemption), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Chris Anderson (Lost Angels), and Shelly Bond (Sandman). This murderers’ row of crime-fiction and comic book creatives will discuss what to expect from the upcoming saga, releasing in late 2025 from Absurd Ventures and Dark Horse Comics. Moderated by Cara O’Neil (Dark Horse Comics).

Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary

12:15pm – 1:15pm

Room 5AB

Heroes of Might and Magic introduced the world to a new hybrid genre of strategy roleplaying games, spawning several sequels and inspiring countless imitators. The original creator Jon Van Caneghem and franchise alums Mark Caldwell, David Mullich, and other New World Computing vets share insights into the birth and development of this beloved game that’s grown into a hit international phenomenon. Moderated by Neal Hallford, author of Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective.

Iyanu’s Journey: The Next Chapter

1:00pm – 2:00pm

Room 24ABC

Roye Okupe (creator, executive producer, showrunner), Brandon Easton (story editor), Kerri Grant (writer), and Vincent Edwards (supervising director) take you behind the scenes of Iyanu, the hit animated superhero series on Cartoon Network and Max. Learn how this indie Dark Horse comic became a global fantasy adventure, and get an exclusive first look at the upcoming movie, Iyanu: Age of Wonders, along with new details from season 2. Moderated by Karama Horne (Lion Forge Entertainment, integrated marketing lead).

SDCC 2025: eigoMANGA and Comic Distro Hit the Convention Hall and Panels

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eigoMANGA and Comic Distro will participate in Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025. The event takes place from July 24 to 27 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Both companies will be located at Booth #1507 in the Exhibit Hall.

Scheduled Events

“Comics Will Break Your Heart: Coping Conversation for Fans and Creators”

  • When: Thursday, July 24, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
  • Where: Room 7AB
  • Details: A discussion on mental health in comics led by a licensed therapist and a comic book creator. Topics include burnout, creative blocks, online interaction, and maintaining balance.

“Manga Tutorials for Kids”

  • When: Sunday, July 27, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Where: Room 11
  • Details: A beginner-friendly workshop introducing children to manga drawing and basic storytelling techniques, led by eigoMANGA artists.

SDCC 2025: Comixology and Kindle Announce an Interactive Scavenger Hunt Featuring Numerous Publishers

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Comixology returns to the main convention floor at Comic-Con International San Diego in 2025, this time alongside Kindle, featuring the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition which brings comics to life through its easy-on-the-eyes color display, located at booth #1935. Headlining their presence at the show will be the Comixology x Kindle Colorsoft Scavenger Hunt, an interactive experience celebrating comics and reading that encourages SDCC attendees to visit the booths of many publishers whose titles are available on Comixology and Kindle — including Abrams ComicArts, BOOM! Studios, Comicraft, ComicMix, Dark Horse Comics, Fantagraphics, Ghost Machine, IDW, Image Comics, Kodansha, Mad Cave Studios, Oni Press, Red 5 Comics, Silver Sprocket, Titan Entertainment, Top Cow Productions, Zenescope Entertainment and more — to find and scan a unique QR code located at their booth to unlock rewards, including free digital comics, discounts, and the chance to win a Kindle Colorsoft.

Comixology x Kindle Colorsoft can be found at booth #1935. Their presence includes:

  • The Comixology x Kindle Colorsoft Scavenger Hunt: Join the search to find all the QR codes at our publishing partners’ booths for a chance to win free digital comics, Kindle discounts, and be entered to win a Kindle device. 
  • “Gumball” Machine: Insert a token to collect a capsule with an exclusive Comixology enamel pin, a QR code to scan as part of the scavenger hunt, and a chance to instantly win a Kindle device.
  • Kindle Demo Stations: Get a hands-on opportunity to experience your favorite comics and graphic novels on a Kindle Colorsoft device. Stop by to read an excerpt from a selection of digital comics on one of the several devices on display.
  • Panels: Attend any of the seven panels with guests including Thomas Jane, Taki Soma, Marc Bernardin, Tula Lotay, Paul Cornell, Scott Snyder, and more. Don’t miss our color dedicated panel, Comixology x Kindle Colorsoft Present: The Art of Color, with renowned colorist Lee Loughridge and celebrity baker Kim-Joy. During the panel, we’ll showcase the latest projects from Amazon’s Comixology Originals exclusive digital content line and how color brings stories to life. Those in attendance will have a chance to win a Kindle device.
  • Signings: Meet your favorite comics creators including Thomas Jane, Kim-Joy, Taki Soma, Omar Morales, and more!
  • Live Drawing Sessions: Stop by to see live drawing sessions with top talent including Tula Lotay and Michael Avon Oeming. Watch comic artists create original drawings in the booth and stick around for a chance to take home the art.
  • Giveaways: Collect exclusive posters during booth signings, available while supplies last.

Additionally, Comixology is a returning sponsor of the 2025 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards. Winners will be announced at a gala event held at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel on the evening of Friday, July 25.

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