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

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.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival VIP Ticketing offers Special Blu-Ray Edition of the Legend of Kingdom Come

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival will have three Vampirella #1 exclusive variant covers by festival guests Mark RaatsOlivier Vatine, and Yannick Corboz available at the event. The covers are part of the Dynamite Entertainment relaunch of Vampirella with writer Christopher Priest and artist Ergün Gündüz. Vampirella #1 — keeps its legacy numbering marking this issue also as #676. The Vatine and Corboz covers will be available for purchase directly from the artists at the festival. There are 2 versions of the Raats cover; the trade dress cover (limited run of 400 copies) will be available for purchase directly from the artist at the festival while the virgin cover (limited run of 100 copies) will be included with every VIP Ticket. VIP Ticketing ends April 22, 2025.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival will also feature an exclusive Blu-Ray cover edition of The Legend of Kingdom Come, a documentary film about the making of the legendary comics series that will be included with every VIP Ticket. VIP Ticketing ends April 22, 2025. In addition, everyone who attends the international premiere of the Legend of Kingdom Come at the Lake Como Comic Art Festival will receive the exclusive Blu-Ray for free.

The Lake Como Comic Art Festival runs Friday, May 16th through Sunday, May 18th and takes place at the historic Villa Erba in Cernobbio, Lake Como Italy. Tickets for the 2025 Festival are available for purchase now.

The 2025 LCCAF guests: Mirka Andolfo, Mahmud Asrar, Jordi Bernet, Federico Bertolucci, Rose Besch, Simone Bianchi, Ivan Bigarella, Pierangelo Boog, Enrique Breccia, J. Scott Campbell, Elena Casagrande, Travis Charest, Frank Cho, Becky Cloonan, Carla Cohen, Tomm Coker, Giorgio Comolo, Yannick Corboz, Jeff Dekal, Werther Dell’Edera, Gabriele Dell’Otto, Paco Diaz, Joe Dragunas, Riccardo Federici, Mack, Alex Maleev, Guillem March, Enrico Marini, Dave McKean, Pepe Moreno, Jon J. Muth, Kevin Nowlan, Lucio Parillo, M.K. Perker, Mike Perkins, Joe Quinones, Frank Quitely, Mark Raats, Humberto Ramos, Sylvain Repos, Esad Ribic, Darick Robertson, John Romita Jr., Marco Rudy, Stan Sakai, Rafa Sandoval, Liam Sharp, Martin Simmonds, Babs Tarr, Zoe Thorogood, Pepe Valencia, Olivier Vatine, Federico Vicentini, and Thomas Yeates.

SDCC 2024: The Legend of Kingdom Come trailer revealed!

The Legend of Kingdom Come is a feature-length documentary coming Fall 2024 on Kickstarter! Sign up and be the first to know when it launches.

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!

• Presented by Comic Book Pros • Directed by Remsy Atassi • Produced by Sal Abbinanti • Original Music by Caleb Willitz, Greg Ward & Rami Atassi

SDCC 2024: Alex Ross Art heads to the convention with The Legend of Kingdom Come Documentary Panel

Kingdom Come

Alex Ross Art is headed to Comic-Con International San Diego 2024 and will be celebrating Alex Ross’ landmark comic series Kingdom Come. This year, in addition to convention exclusives, art debuts, and more, the booth will include a life size reproduction of art from Kingdom Come illustrated by legendary comics artist Alex Ross and there will be a fun-filled panel highlighting the new documentary The Legend of Kingdom Come coming to Kickstarter, later this year. Attendees at the panel will receive a Legend of Kingdom Come convention exclusive movie poster (limited quantities available while supplies last).

The sleek gallery experience will include a life size reproduction of art from Kingdom Come, illustrated by the legendary comics artist, that will take up a full wall of the Alex Ross Art booth at Comic-Con International San Diego. Fans in attendance are encouraged to stop by Booth #2415 for a special photo opp to pose with the iconic characters.

Leading up to SDCC 2024, Alex Ross Art will be announcing new fine art pieces, exclusive comics and more

Saturday, July 27, 2024

THE LEGEND OF KINGDOM COME—DOCUMENTARY PREVIEW & PANEL
5:00pm-6:00pm—Room 23 ABC

THE LEGEND OF KINGDOM COME is an all-new documentary coming Fall 2024 on Kickstarter! Attendees get the new Kingdom Come film poster plus an exclusive look at the upcoming film. We’re taking a deep dive into this iconic story that redefined the DC Universe in the 90s! Featuring Kingdom Come writer Mark WaidSal Abbinanti (Producer), Remsy Atassi (Director & Editor), and acclaimed writers Julie Benson and Shawna Benson. Don’t miss this celebration of 90s comics nostalgia—with timeless art and storytelling that feels even more relevant in 2024. Moderated by Mike Roe of The Wrap.