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SDCC 2026: AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia, and Ildy Modrovich Team Up for East Side Saints

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East Side Saints

Ignition Press revealed the news at ComicsPRO’s Annual Meeting in February of this year that three superstar creators would be working with the publisher: New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, and pro wrestling legend AJ Mendez; actress, director, screenwriter, and producer Aimee Garcia; and showrunner, screenwriter, and producer Ildy Modrovich.

As part of the Ignition Sequence leading up to Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC), Ignition Press has revealed that this trio has co-created a brand-new comic series, East Side Saints. It will debut in mid-2027.

Fifteen-year-old Alex Gomez isn’t legally allowed to see R-rated movies without an adult, but she’s just inherited the family’s demon-hunting business. Armed with a bruja (witch) Abuelita and zero training, this irresponsible Latina teen must battle monsters on the streets of East LA… but a family secret will make things even more difficult for her. This is East Side Saints: a coming-of rage story.

The three co-creators’ vision is being brought to life by artist Amilcar Pinna and colorist Amanda Grazini, the pair currently working on Sicko with writer Tini Howard.

Mendez and Garcia co-founded Scrappy Heart Productions, which is dedicated to elevating diverse perspectives with universal themes and making underdogs the heroes of their own stories across all media. The pair have previously co-written the comic series Day of the Dead Girl from Magma Comics and IDW Comic’s GLOW and Dungeons & Dragons. After making Lucifer one of Netflix’s highest streamed series of all time and a beloved fan-favorite franchise, this will be Modrovich’s first comic book series.

The three co-creators will appear at Comic-Con International for an exclusive signing on Saturday, July 25th at from 3:30pm – 4:30pm in room 33C. This free, ticketed event will have 120 tickets available through the SDCC mobile portal in accordance with their signing lottery policy. Interested fans need simply need to login into their SDCC Member ID and allocate credits toward the signing lottery. A FAQ can be found HERE. Tickets include an exclusive print by Amilcar Pinna, which the creators of East Side Saints will sign in addition to one extra item. Selfies are allowed.

Owl-eyed fans who keep their eyes peeled at the show may spot additional East Side Saints related sightings…

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

Exclusive: Read Day of the Dead Girl #1 by A.J. Mendez, Aimee Garcia, and Belén Culebras!

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Death is never the end of the story. Coroner Sam Castillo will learn this the hard way, when a supernatural serial killer targets her hometown just as she moves back. Day of the Dead Girl sees its collection out this week and you can exclusively read the first issue right here! The series is by A.J. Mendez and Aimee Garcia with art by Belén Culebras, and published by Magma Comix.

A skeptical woman of science, Sam butts heads with her spiritual mother Ana, a leader of a witch coven specializing in Brujeria. But when the coven’s Brujas start turning up murdered, Sam and Ana must work together to find the killer and save their town’s Day of the Dead festival from turning into an occult bloodbath. As if sharing a bathroom with her mom wasn’t hard enough.

Day of the Dead Girl collects the four issue series and best described as Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The X-Files with a Latinx twist!

For those in the Los Angeles area, A.J. Mendez and Aimee Garcia are celebrating the release of the trade at Barnes & Noble – The Grove at Farmers Market on May 17. You can find details here.

You can get your copy of Day of the Dead Girl from Barnes and Noble, Bookshop, Amazon, your local comic shop or bookstore, and more!

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Exclusive Preview: Day of the Dead Girl #3

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Day of the Dead Girl #3

AJ Mendez & Aimee Garcia (Writers) • Belén Culebras (Artist)
Belén Culebras (Cover A) • Claudia Iannciello (Cover B)
On Sale: 1/15/2025

A witches sleepover turns into a bloodbath, as their magical safehouse transforms into a haunted house. Trapped inside Casa Castillo with a creepy ghost, bruja Ana wields her powerful magic to save the coven. Meanwhile, coroner Sam investigates as the serial killer is finally discovered!

The writing team of New York Times bestselling author and retired professional wrestler AJ Mendez (Crazy Is My Superpower) & writer and actress Aimee Garcia (Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World) and Spanish artist Belén Culebras (School of Beastly Island) take you on the journey of a skeptic coming to grips with her supernatural heritage.

Day of the Dead Girl #3

Day of the Dead Girl #1 shows off some solid potential in its debut issue

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Death is never the end of the story. Coroner Sam Castillo will learn this the hard way, when a supernatural serial killer targets her hometown just as she moves back. A skeptical woman of science, Sam butts heads with her spiritual mother Ana, a leader of a witch coven specializing in Brujeria. But when the coven’s Brujas start turning up murdered, Sam and Ana must work together to find the killer and save their town’s Day of the Dead festival from turning into an occult bloodbath. As if sharing a bathroom with her mom wasn’t hard enough.

Story: AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia
Art: Belen Culebras
Color: Dearbhla Kelly
Letterer: Shawn Lee

Get your copy now! To find a comic shop near you, visit http://www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook or digitally and online with the links below.

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Preview: Day of the Dead Girl #1

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Day of the Dead Girl #1

(W) AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia (A/CA) Belen Culebras
In Shops: Oct 09, 2024
SRP: $3.99

Death is never the end of the story. Coroner Sam Castillo will learn this the hard way, when a supernatural serial killer targets her hometown just as she moves back. A skeptical woman of science, Sam butts heads with her spiritual mother Ana, a leader of a witch coven specializing in Brujeria. But when the coven’s Brujas start turning up murdered, Sam and Ana must work together to find the killer and save their town’s Day of the Dead festival from turning into an occult bloodbath. As if sharing a bathroom with her mom wasn’t hard enough.

Day of the Dead Girl #1

AJ Mendez and Aimee Garcia team with Magma Comix for Day of the Dead Girl

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Magma Comix has teamed up with Scrappy Heart Productions’ dynamic writing duo, New York Times bestselling author and executive producer AJ Mendez and SAG Award nominee Aimee Garcia for the comic book series for Day of the Dead Girl, beautifully illustrated by Spanish artist Belén Culebras. 

Death is never  the end  of  the  story.  Coroner Sam Castillo will  learn this the hard way,  when  a  supernatural   serial killer targets her hometown just  as she moves back. A skeptical woman  of  science,  Sam butts heads with her   spiritual  mother  Ana,  a  leader of  a witch  coven  specializing in Brujeria.  But when the coven’s Brujas start  turning  up  murdered,  Sam  and  Ana must work  together  to  find  the killer and save their town’s Day of the Dead  festival  from  turning  into  an  occult   bloodbath.  As  if  sharing  a  bathroom  with her mom wasn’t hard enough.

Day of the Dead Girl #1 (24 story pages, $3.99) hits shelves Oct. 9th and is now available for preorder. Cover B by Puerto Rican artist Yasmin Flores Montanez.

Preview: Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World

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Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World

(W) AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia (A/CA) Martin Coccolo
In Shops: Aug 25, 2021
SRP: $15.99

A new Dungeons & Dragons adventure awaits! Return to Icewind Dale with a new party of adventurers! Can these five unlikely heroes stop the plot of an ancient, primordial evil?

A never-ending winter night is driving an isolated northern town to the brink of madness. To save them, Runa, Saarvin, Patience, Amos, and Belvyre must traverse the blighted tundra to find a cure. On the journey, they’ll encounter frozen obstacles, unimaginable monsters, and, perhaps most dangerous, dissension in their ranks and the fraying of the bonds of friendship that must sustain them through the dark.

Based on the original, massively popular tabletop role-playing game and featuring a brand-new cast of characters, Dungeons and Dragons: At the Spine of the World is written by New York Times bestselling author AJ Mendez and writer/actor Aimee Garcia! Martin Coccolo (Green Lantern, Star Trek: Year Five) provides stunning art that will have readers feeling the crunch of snow under their boots. Whether you’re a veteran dice-slinger or a new visitor to the Forgotten Realms, At the Spine of the World is a perfect gateway to new adventure.

Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World

Preview: Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World

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Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World

(W) AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia (A/CA) Martin Coccolo
In Shops: Aug 25, 2021
SRP: $15.99

A new Dungeons & Dragons adventure awaits! Return to Icewind Dale with a new party of adventurers! Can these five unlikely heroes stop the plot of an ancient, primordial evil?

A never-ending winter night is driving an isolated northern town to the brink of madness. To save them, Runa, Saarvin, Patience, Amos, and Belvyre must traverse the blighted tundra to find a cure. On the journey, they’ll encounter frozen obstacles, unimaginable monsters, and, perhaps most dangerous, dissension in their ranks and the fraying of the bonds of friendship that must sustain them through the dark.

Based on the original, massively popular tabletop role-playing game and featuring a brand-new cast of characters, Dungeons and Dragons: At the Spine of the World is written by New York Times bestselling author AJ Mendez and writer/actor Aimee Garcia! Martin Coccolo (Green Lantern, Star Trek: Year Five) provides stunning art that will have readers feeling the crunch of snow under their boots. Whether you’re a veteran dice-slinger or a new visitor to the Forgotten Realms, At the Spine of the World is a perfect gateway to new adventure.

Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World

Preview: Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #1

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Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #1

Written by: Amy Reeder, John Arcudi, Nadia Shammas, AJ Mendez
Art by: Ming Doyle, Amy Reeder, Ryan Sook, Morgan Beem

Just in time for Wonder Woman’s 80th anniversary, DC Comics proudly presents a new anthology series starring the Amazon Princess embellished in the the color of her famous lasso. You won’t want to miss this thrilling series celebrating the woman who inspires us all…and that’s the truth!

Kicking things off, John Arcudi (B.P.R.D.) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes) reunite to show us the grace immortality grants a hero. Becky Cloonan (Wonder Woman) weaves a spine-tingling tale of Diana’s most precious weapon against the darkness. Then Amy Reeder (Amethyst) takes us back to the Golden Age for a fun romp co-starring Etta Candy. AJ Mendez and Ming Doyle (Constantine: The Hellblazer) travel to Themyscira for a tense family reunion. And finally, Nadia Shammas and Morgan Beem (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches) show us a story of Diana’s past failures coming back to haunt her.

Wonder Woman: Black & Gold #1

Preview: Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World #4

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Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World #4

(W) AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia (A/CA) Martin Coccolo
In Shops: Mar 24, 2021
SRP: $3.99

To rescue one of their own, Runa, Saarvin, and Patience must brave the mines! Out of the snow, can they survive the onslaught of enemies who await them?

Based on the massively popular game and featuring a brand-new cast of characters, written by New York Times bestselling author AJ Mendez and writer/actor Aimee Garcia!

Dungeons & Dragons: At the Spine of the World #4
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