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SDCC 2026: BOOM! Studios reveals its Signings, Panel Schedule, and Exclusives

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

BOOM! Studios has revealed its lineup of talent, exclusive (hand sketched?!) variant covers, panels, and more for San Diego Comic-Con 2026.

CREATOR ACTIVATIONS

THURSDAY, July 23

11am-11:45am – Dan Panosian
1pm-1:45pm – Tini Howard
3pm-3:45pm – James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’edera
4pm-4:45pm – Alex Pardee
5:30pm-6:15pm – Jonboy Meyers
6:15pm-7pm – Joey Esposito & Kenny Porter

FRIDAY, July 24

11am-11:45am – Jeff Lemire
1pm-1:45pm – James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’edera
3pm-3:45pm – Andrew K. Currey
5:00-5:45 pm- Will Jack

SATURDAY, July 25

11am-11:45am – Tini Howard
1pm-1:45pm – Alex Pardee
3pm-3:45pm – Jonboy Meyers
5:15pm-6:15pm – James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’edera

SUNDAY, July 26

11am-11:45am – James Tynion IV & Werther Dell’edera
1pm-1:45pm – Andrew K. Currey

PANELS

THURSDAY, July 23

5pm – 6pm | Room 23ABC : Power Rangers: The Next Era Begins

FRIDAY, July 24

1:30pm – 2:30pm | Room 5AB : Comics For You: Behind the Scenes
3:30pm – 4:30pm | Room 5AB : Comics For You: Owning Your Story

SATURDAY, July 25

10am – 11am | Room 7AB : Hello Darkness, My Old Friend
4pm – 5pm | Room 28DE : Slaughter verse: Unmasked

PANEL GIVEAWAYS

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #1 B!DRE

Artwork by Goñi Montes

SOMETHING IS KILING THE CHILDREN #49 B!DRE

Artwork by ????

Hello Darkness #23 B!DRE

Artwork by Jenny Frison

LIMITED DAY EXCLUSIVES

AVAILABLE WED, THURS, AND SAT

SIKTC 3 Comic Pardee Pack
Alex Pardee Variant in all packs+ 2 other variants
250 matte full foil chase variant

AVAILABLE SUNDAY ONLY

SIKTC #49
Cover by Ito, matte full foil treatment
Limited to 600 total,100 for sale outside of blind bags

AVAILABLE THURS& SAT ONLY

Martian Heretic Vol One
Cover by Joe Jaro
Limited to 96 copies

AVAILABLE SUN ONLY

Hello Darkness #23
Cover by Sveta Shubina, matte full foil
Limited to 75 copies

AVAILABLE WED, FRI, AND SUN

SIKTC 3 Comic Ito Pack
Ito Variant + 2 other variants
250 matte full foil chase variants

AVAILABLE FRIDAY ONLY

Something is Killing the Children: A Monster Hunter Walks Into a Bar Special
Cover by Werther Dell’edera, holofoil stamp treatment
Limited to 100 copies

AVAILABLE FRIDAY ONLY

Minor Arcana #16
Cover by Andrew K. Currey
Limited to 200 copies

AVAILABLE THURS, AND SAT

SIKTC #49
Cover by Alex Pardee, silver spot foil & glow
Limited to 600 copies total,100 outside of blind bag packs

AVAILABLE THURSDAYONLY

Alice Forever After #5
Artwork by Flops!
Limited to 200 copies

AVAILABLE SAT ONLY

Power Rangers: Green #1 Blind Bag
Early release, multiple variants
Limited to 600 blind bags

AVAILABLE SUN ONLY

Vampyrates #1
Cover by Will Jack,matte full foil
Limited to 75 copies

ALL DAY EXCLUSIVES

SIKTC #1 Numbered Metal Embossed Cover
Artwork by Werther Dell’edera
Limit of 20 per day / 100 total

SIKTC #48 Glow-in-the-Dark Cover
Artwork by Werther Dell’edera
Limited to 350 copies

BRZRKR: Light Draws Breath Blind Bags
Artwork by Jonboy Meyers
Limited to 650 blind bags

Vampyrates! #1 Spot UV Variant
Artwork by Will Jack
Limited to 400 copies

SIKTC #1 SDCC Yellow Blank Variant
Limited to 350 copies

Hello Darkness #23 San Diego Trade Dress
Artwork by Sveta Shubina
Limited to 350 copies

My Little Pony:Friendship is Magic #1 Connecting Covers Blind Bags
Artwork by Andy Price
Contains one comic + two Kayou trading cards
Limited to 1500 blind bags

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 SNES Homage Variant
Artwork by Federico Sabbatini
Limited to 325 copies

Silver Sprocket Creators Release a Public Statement over Concerns including Royalty Payments

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

It’s been a rough few years for Silver Sprocket. In March 2026, the publisher closed its San Francisco storefront and in 2025 they faced numerous issues including rising debt for the store and publisher and launched a membership drive for support. Now, the Silver Sprocket Artists Collective has released a statement regarding concerns with the business practices of the company.

The collective, made up of 50 artists and writers, is made up of creators who have had their works published by Silver Sprocket and acknowledge its role in many of their careers and the publisher championing unique and diverse comics.

But, with the good, there’s the bad that includes issues “like systemic accounting problems, important financial miscommunications, concerns about treatment of staff, and a general lack of professionalism.”

In their statement, they state those concerns have been dismissed and they feel they have reached an impasse with the publisher leading to the release of the statement.

Issues began to be noticed in 2025 when several artists noticed “inconsistencies in the accounting and payment of royalties.” They attempted to raise the concerns with Silver Sprocket owner Avi Ehrlich and were asked to form a “small working group” to discuss changes and create solutions.

They collective saw it in another way, their requests and concerns were “baseline responsibilities of the publisher” like resolving overdue royalty statements.

As of June 2026, they collective has seen no progress addressing their concerns and a lack of accountability.

The concerns are:

Royalty Payments – Silver Sprocket provides a 50/50 net revenue split (profit split) though they see an issue with Silver Sprocket also acting as a retailer resulting in more of a 75/25 revenue split. There’s also questions about the lack of separation between the Silver Sprocket store and Silver Sprocket as a publisher when it comes to business entities.
Royalty Statements – Statements are received late along with late payments and include miscalculations.
Expenses – Unexpected expenses have been added to statements that reduce potential royalty payments. Examples mentioned are a “marketing bonus,” costs for a second printing, being charged for a flight.
Bookkeeping and Accounting – The collective states that Silver Sprocket is inconsistent with their methods of calculating sales data resulting in corrections in reported revenue. There’s a need for a professional bookkeeper to track the complicated expenses/process.
Communication – The difficulty in communicating concerns is mentioned including Silver Sprocket leadership speaking “poorly of artists and adjacent members of the comics community” as well as outright lying.
Treatment of Sprocket Staff – The Sprocket Artist Collective support the Silver Sprocket staff that have been unfairly let go and those that have left in frustration.

SDCC 2026: Giant-Sized Comics Meet Giant-Sized Imagination in Matt Kindt’s Flux House Presents #1 – A New Kind of Quarterly Comics Experience Coming in October

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In advance of Comic-Con International in San Diego, Oni Press has revealed Flux House Presents #1, a tense and turbulent spectacle of mind-bending comics storytelling from the prehistoric age through many dimensions beyond our own in a truly one-of-kind quarterly comics showcase torn from the imagination of New York Times bestselling writer and multiple Eisner Award nominee Matt Kindt!

Packed with first appearances, shocking self-contained introductions to major upcoming Flux House releases, and awe-inspiring surprises, join one of the medium’s most widely acclaimed creative minds—alongside longtime collaborators Brian Hurtt, David Lapham, Alison Sampson, and Ella Kindt (making her interior comic book colors debut)—for 64 pages of wildly unexpected and wholly unpredictable stories that will tattoo themselves onto your psyche in brilliant CMYK ink in Flux House Presents #1 in October.

First: Enter the age of wonder and survival in the double-sized first chapter of new two-part tale, “SPARK,” as a young woman and her hunter-gatherer community set out to withstand the change of seasons and, with it, harness newfound tools to stave death off for one more cycle of the stars . . . Then: Kindt and Lapham present the key to “ROOM 101”—a seemingly derelict motel room that also possesses endless doorways to the crossroads of all time and space. And for the gargantuan finale: A brand-new tale of shrapnel and stamina, exploding out of the pages of Fort Psycho—Kindt and Hurtt’s mayhem-infused, super-spy epic.

Each triple-sized issue of Flux House Presents will be released quarterly – four times per year – in between story arcs of the ongoing Mind MGMT: New & Improved series, written and drawn by Kindt.

You’re not dreaming. Flux House Presents #1 is real … and you can see it for yourself in comic stores worldwide on October 7th with dazzling covers by Sharlene Kindt and Emma Rios!

Plus: Journey into the year’s most exciting new comic initiative for yourself live at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 on Saturday, June 25th at 1 pm PT in Room 5AB for the “Inside FLUX HOUSE with Matt Kindt and Brian Hurtt” panel presentation! Welcome to FLUX HOUSE – the first and only comics imprint designed to conjoin directly with your nervous system to deliver controlled bursts of paranoia, anxiety, and adrenaline. Returning with a slate of new titles – beginning with Mind MGMT: New & Improved and Fort Psycho – this summer at Oni Press, go inside Flux House as Kindt and longtime collaborator Brian Hurtt surveil their newest, most groundbreaking series yet and reveal what’s coming next for the acclaimed comics imprint in 2026 and beyond.

D’Orc #6 gives us a bit of an origin and some surprising reveals in another fun issue

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D’orc learns that Fate can be a cruel mistress, or in this case a wise cracking know-it-all creature that lives inside the damn crystal the Bone Witch trapped him in. He will decide to flee or fight as the danger closes in all around him. Expect blood and a special guest that has a bone to pick!

Story: Brett Bean
Art: Brett Bean
Color: Frank William
Letterer: Nate Piekos

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.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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SDCC 2026: ThunderCats Pounce into a new era with Greg Pak and David Cousens

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Thunder, thunder, thunder, ThunderCats, hooooo! Dynamite Entertainment and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have announced a brand-new era for ThunderCats comics with critically acclaimed hitmaker Greg Pak at the helm. Providing fans with a perfect jumping-on point and thrilling new tales, it all starts this October!

The ThunderCats, once the proud sovereigns of Thundera, face a strange new life in exile on Third Earth, no longer ruling, but sharing the planet with the SilverHawks, the cat-hating Mu’Tants, and a multitude of unexplored societies. Lion-O, Lord of ThunderCats, still a youth in a man’s body, grows restless, hungry for bold action and heroism. But this is the time for subtle outreach and diplomacy to usher in an era of peace among equal peoples. Through the wise counsel of Tygra and the watchful friendship of Calica — who first appeared in ThunderCats (2024) #2, Lion-O swallows his pride and prepares to meet the moment.

But everything changes when a mysterious meteor streaks across the sky, casting strange light over an assembly of Third Earth’s tribes. Who is the Feral King? What is his mission? And whom will he champion — or destroy? The future of the ThunderCats, Mumm-Ra’s legions, and all the peoples of Third Earth hangs in the balance!

Thus starts the new run by rising star artist David Cousens and superstar writer Greg Pak, renowned for his work on top franchises delivering epic, character-defining stories like Batman/Superman, Planet Hulk, World War Hulk, X-Men, Darth Vader, and more. With a new roster of ‘Cats and ‘Hawks, unique new costumes and designs, and an unforgettable opening chapter, this is the ideal opportunity to jump on board the world of ThunderCats!

Known for his electrifying covers for the franchise and interior artwork on the Cheetara: Worldbreaker special, David Cousens joins to bring Pak’s scintillating scripts to the page. The team is rounded out by colorist Igor Monti, letterer Jeff Eckleberry, and the continuing guidance of editor Nate Cosby.

ThunderCats #1 features gorgeous covers by Cousens, Mark Spears, Daniele Cellini, Stephen Byrne, and Seth Damoose. Collectors can also chase rare variants with the mystery blind bag offerings. Which may include a HUGE surprise and big first from Dynamite, which will blow ThunderCats diehards away! More details will be shared at release, to not spoil it for fans.

This new series joins the previously announced companion comic, ThunderCats: Cheetara, the historic first ongoing solo series for the character by writer Saladin Ahmed and artist Andrea Arcari. The pair of new titles follow the conclusion of the blockbuster ThunderCats X SilverHawks crossover event that closed the book on the initial Dynamite era of “ThunderVerse” stories driven by Declan Shalvey, Ed Brisson, Drew Moss, and many more.

Conquest vs. Battle Beast Continues for Round Three in Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12

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Skybound and Image Comics have shared a first look at Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12. The brutal arc finale of the bestselling series from co-creator/writer Robert Kirkman, co-creator/artist Ryan Ottley, colorist Annalisa Leoni, and letterer Rus Wooton arrives in comic book shops on August 19, 2026.

Seriously… did you think they’d only fight for two issues? One seeks the ultimate conquest. The other seeks a glorious death. The universe is beginning to miss quieter catastrophes.

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 will feature a main cover by Ryan Ottley and Annalisa Leoni plus a variant cover lineup including an open to order cover by Leinil Yu and Romulo Fajardo Jr., a connecting 1:10 incentive variant by Chris Burnham and Brian Reber, a 1:25 incentive variant by Riley Rossmo, a 1:50 incentive variant by Miki Montlló, and a 1:100 incentive variant by Toni Fejzula.

The full list of covers is below:

Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover A by Ryan Ottley & Annalisa Leoni (Lunar Code: 0626IM0361) 
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover B by Leinil Yu & Romulo Fajardo Jr. (Lunar Code: 0626IM0362)
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover C (1:10 Connecting) by Chris Burnham & Brian Reber (Lunar Code: 00626IM0363)
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover D (1:25 Incentive) by Riley Rossmo (Lunar Code: 0626IM0364)
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover E (1:50 Incentive) by Miki Montlló (Lunar Code: 0626IM0365)
Invincible Universe: Battle Beast #12 Cover F (1:100 Incentive) by Toni Fejzula (Lunar Code: 0626IM0366)

American Mythology Comics and Fright-Rags Announce New Publishing Partnership

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American Mythology Comics has announced a brand-new publishing partnership with horror apparel and collectibles powerhouse Fright-Rags to create an exciting line of comic books inspired by the company’s beloved horror brands and original creations.

The partnership launches this Halloween with Fright-Rags Presents: Tales from the Morgue, a chilling new horror anthology that pays tribute to the classic comic magazines and pre-Code horror comics that terrified generations of readers. Hosted by The Fantom, Fright-Rags’ iconic ghoul and keeper of all things macabre, each issue will deliver spine-tingling tales of terror, twisted morality, and unforgettable frights in the grand tradition of vintage horror storytelling.

Fright-Rags Presents: Tales from the Morgue will arrive just in time for Halloween and will be available through comic book shops everywhere, on digital comic platforms, and directly from both American Mythology Comics and Fright-Rags.

Additional announcements about future Fright-Rags comic projects, creative teams, and exclusive editions will be revealed in the months ahead.

Fans can watch for preorder information soon through their local comic shops and follow both American Mythology Comics and Fright-Rags for upcoming previews and announcements.

SDCC 2026: The Terminator Sets Its Sights on Riverdale High!

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

Riverdale better watch out, because all manner of chaos is about to kick off when a teenage John Connor enrolls at the local high school, as Dynamite Entertainment, Archie Comics, and Studiocanal present Archie vs. The Terminator starting this fall as a new 5-issue comic book miniseries!

The crossover no one saw coming is here! Archie and the gang have crossed paths with so many icons over their 85 years of history, while The Terminator has set its sights on all manner of victims. This fun-filled mashup is coming in hot for fans starting this October with the historic first meeting of pop culture powerhouses. Who will survive to tell the tale?

Writer Rory McConville continues his critically acclaimed tales of The Terminator here in unexpected fashion, following his series The Terminator: Metal. The star scribe of Spawn and Red Sonja brings the eye for action and science fiction twists to this fabled meeting.

Tackling the pulse-pounding pages inside the book is a heartwarming duo of Steven and Lily Butler. Longtime comics fans will know Butler for his beloved tenure on Spider-Man titles in the 1990s. His bibliography with Archie is deep, especially contributing to their Sonic the Hedgehog titles for years. In 1999 that same series publicly announced the birth of his daughter Lily. Now years later, the father and daughter duo are frequent artistic collaborators and in this series are set to balance the iconic house style of Riverdale with the threatening metal visage of The Terminator!

Complementing the thrilling showdown inside the series, each issue of Archie vs. The Terminator features covers by a range of familiar favorites to both Dynamite and Archie readers including Francesco Francavilla, Robert Hack, Björn Barends, and Bill Galvan. Fans can also get a mystery blind bag on the premiere issue, packed with limited editions selected randomly from a range of stunning variants.

This series follows the fan-favorite Archie X Army of Darkness crossover, which marked the first in a new era of continuing crossovers and collaborations between Dynamite Entertainment and Archie Comics. Even more details are to be announced soon!

Absolute Green Arrow #3 is another fantastic issue packed with action and tension

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Brett Leave a comment

After the horrifying events of last issue, Dinah must capture the Green Arrow Killer as she finally finds Oliver Queen’s protégé Roy Harper. But as the killer’s attacks intensify and Dinah discovers the unsettling effect they’re having on Star City, Harper’s trail takes her on a journey darker and more twisted than she ever imagined.

Story: Pornsak Pichetshote
Art: Rafael Albuquerque
Color: Marcelo Maiolo
Letterer: Jeff Powell

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.

Zeus Comics
Kindle

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

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Graphic Policy Team Leave a comment

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

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