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SDCC 2026: It’s Danny Trejo’s Year of the Devil with Ashcan Debut and Signings

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Actor and cultural icon Danny Trejo is expanding his legacy into creator-owned publishing with Year of the Devil, an original supernatural action-horror graphic novel debuting at San Diego Comic-Con before launching its worldwide crowdfunding campaign on September 29, 2026.

Co-created by Danny Trejo, award-winning transmedia creator Keith Arem, and writer Chris Yates, Year of the Devil is a prestige five-issue graphic novel that combines Aztec mythology, biblical prophecy, supernatural horror, and relentless action. Trejo stars creatively as Diego, an immortal warrior cursed to battle the Devil and the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse across the centuries in a desperate fight to save the woman he loves and prevent humanity’s extinction.

The series will feature an international roster of acclaimed cover artists such as Eisner nominated Vanesa R. Del Rey, Carlo Barberi, Raymond Gay, Jonathan Uribe, J. Gonzo, Jaime Carrillo, Willi Roberts, Eskivo, Kevin Keane and Frank Mazzoli providing interior artwork with additional contributors from across comics and entertainment.

Launching with an exclusive industry press reveal and a major San Diego Comic-Con presence, Year of the Devil will roll out through a coordinated national campaign featuring convention appearances, horror and entertainment media, influencer collaborations, podcasts, livestreams, and fan activations, culminating with its official crowdfunding launch on September 29 and concluding on Día de los Muertos, November 2.

San Diego Comic-Con attendees will be able to obtain exclusive ashcan previews and meet Danny and the creative team for one of a kind signing opportunities before the official crowdfunding campaign launches on September 29, 2026.Trejo fans who can not attend the convention can click below to receive launch notifications and ensure access to exclusive rewards, limited-edition items, and early bird discounts.

Wesley Snipes’ The Exiled #1 gets over 40,000 orders with time to go

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The Exiled #1

Whatnot Publishing has announced that they’ve received strong initial orders of over 40,000 units for The Exiled #1 by Wesley Snipes, Keith Arem, Adam Lawson, and artist Eskivo. The comic book co-created by the star and producer of the Blade franchise is Whatnot Publishing’s highest initial order cutoff to date. This signifies tremendous potential for the book considering that it is still over a month away from its final order cutoff on January 9th and a release date of February 8th. The initial orders are split between 35,000 copies at Diamond comics distributors and 5,000 in retailer exclusives. Only one month after announcing 105,000 units and a second print for Ninja Funk #1, Whatnot Publishing’s first creator owned book, The Exiled #1 is on track to break this record for the new publisher. Whatnot Publishing, a collaboration between Massive Publishing and Whatnot Inc, only began releasing books three months ago and is already confirming its place as one of the top-selling Diamond publishers.

Wesley Snipes described his book as ‘’Blade Runner meets Seven’’ and he is already in talks with multiple studios for the on-screen adaptation of the comic series.

The Exiled #1 offered variant covers by fan-favorite artists like Kyle Hotz and a super limited 1000 copy incentive signed by Wesley Snipes with art by Bosslogic. A rare opportunity to get a signature from the movie star, the incentive will be printed on a higher paper stock, with a numbered certificate of Authentication and signature witnessed by CGC.

Get an early look at Wesley Snipes’ The Exiled #1 from Whatnot Publishing

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The Exiled #1 (Of 6)

(W) Wesley Snipes, Keith Arem, Adam Lawson (A) Eskivo (CA) Rob Willis
In Shops: Jan 25, 2023
SRP: $3.99
Diamond (PreviewsWorld) Order Code: NOV221928

WESLEY SNIPES (producer and star of the Blade franchise) presents his original series, THE EXILED, a genre-bending Sci-Fi Noir described as “Seven meets Blade Runner.”

The Exiled follows hardboiled detective Niles “Roach” Washington as he pursues a serial killer who is using mysterious, ancient tools to rip the spines from his victims. When forces outside and within the police department attempt to discredit him for his theories, Roach’s instincts keep pushing him forward. With enemies on all sides, Roach wades deeper into the conspiracy and uncovers a secret 5000 years in the making.

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