Limited offerings

A mainstay at Comic Con, and staple in the “forever physical” space, Limited Run Games is coming back to the big San Diego event. That, of course, will take place from July 23rd to the 26th (2026). And from the sound of it, the company will be loading up some unique opportunities for fans.

Detailed today, LRG will have a trio of games with exclusive covers on hand, all of them pretty recent. Those include The MARVEL MaXimum Collection, CAPCOM Arcade Stadium Vol. 1, and JAWS: Retro Edition. While those games are already out, the covers they’ll bear are decidedly not available anywhere else but the Con.

All three of these exclusives will see release for the Switch, though The MARVEL MaXimum Collection will double dip. Fans can expect to find that one available for PS5 as well.

• MARVEL MaXimum Collection – SDCC 2026 Exclusive – with redesigned artwork created exclusively for this event.
• CAPCOM Arcade Stadium Vol. 1 – SDCC 2026 Exclusive with Foil Cover – featuring a gleaming, metallic cover that can’t be found anywhere else.
• JAWS: Retro Edition – SDCC 2026 Exclusive – with fresh new cover art only on sale at San Diego Comic Con.

Limited Run Games press release

While those are the big items that’ll be on hand just for SDCC, there’s more. Limited Run Games is looking to have a pretty big presence on the show floor, and that booth (#536) will be loaded for bear. Fans of the company, and physical media in general, will find a bevy of additional games available for purchase.

Some of those look to be other recent releases, like Ren & Stimpy: Happy Happy Joy Joy, Jedi Power Battles, and High on Life 2. If you’re looking to pick up some longer-lived games though, there’ll be a few of those as well. Look for Castlevania Dominus Collection, DOOM + DOOM II, and more to be in stock for Comic Con’s kickoff.

Here’s the full catalogue of what LRG will have on hand:

• Fighting Force Collection (with Special Cover!)
• Nickelodeon Splat Pack
• Scott Pilgrim EX
• Hi-Fi Rush
• Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
• High on Life 2
• Mortal Kombat
• Castlevania Dominus Collection
• DOOM + DOOM II
• GEX Trilogy
• Jedi Power Battles
• Star Ocean
• Yakuza Kiwami
• Ren & Stimpy: Happy Happy Joy Joy
• Shantae Advance Risky Revolution
• Earthion

Limited Run Games press release

River City Girls fans take note

In addition to the above, LRG is planning on having an in-booth event for fans to check out. That would be a signing, by one Adam Tierney. And if you’re a fan of the side-scrolling beat ’em up that is River City Girls, that name should ring a bell.

Tierney is Game Director at WayForward, and actually created the aforementioned title. And with River City Girls being a fan-favorite, we’d imagine there might be more than a few show-goers who might want to grab a signature. As mentioned, those will be taking place right in the Limited Run Games booth (#536). But even though he’s famous for gaming, Tierney won’t be signing any actual video games.

Instead, the special guest will be adding his autograph to comics. And really, that’s kind of fitting, considering the event. As for what that book would be, fans can look for an exclusive River City Girls comic. The happening will kick off on July 25th, and take place between 12:30pm PDT and 1:30pm PDT.

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Lanterns lights the Gaslamp

We all know that, as goes San Diego Comic Con, the convention center itself is just part of the action. While it’s the hotbed for sure, the surrounding Gaslamp Quarter is a party unto itself. Every year, the whole of the Gaslamp plays home to multiple events, showcases, and activations. There are usually big names behind those too, and this year looks to be right in line.

HBO Max will be arriving in the Quarter with a pretty big footprint, and a number of special happenings. Those cover a trio of properties, starting with the brand new Stuart Fails to Save The Universe. If you’re unfamiliar with that, it’s the newest Big Bang Theory spinoff, set in the Pasadena comics shop from the original sitcom. A panel will be on tap as well, which will be at 2:25pm on Thursday, July 23rd. Look for that in the convention center’s famed Hall H.

Next up is Lanterns, the first television show based on DC Comics’ iconic Green Lantern. The TV show will star both Hal Jordan and John Stewart, and will figure into Comic Con with a “Lanterns Training Headquarters”, where fans can actually get a GL ring for themselves. Well, that and buy some merch. It’s also in addition to a panel, which will be in Hall H, on July 24th at 1:30pm. While we’re on the subject too, HBO Max says that fans who’d like to attend the Lanterns event should signup online ahead of time. Just something to keep in mind.

Rounding things out? That’d be House of the Dragon, as the Game of Thrones prequel series rolls back into town. There won’t be any activation in the Gaslamp for this one, but fantasy fans can watch for a “advance fan screening of Season 3, Episode 6”. Those who are attending the convention will find that happening on Saturday the 25th, at 10pm, in Room 6DE.

Want more info on any of the above? Check out the official rundown below.

Full Details for STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE: 

• Beginning Thursday, July 23 and open through Sunday, July 26, HBO Max will debut an immersive fan experience inspired by STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE, inviting fans to step inside the series’ expanding multiverse. The activation brings Stuart’s “The Comic Center of Pasadena” to life, transforming the familiar comic shop from THE BIG BANG THEORY universe into a portal‑hopping journey through multiple worlds tied to the show. Designed as an interactive, story driven experience, guests will move through a series of in‑world touchpoints – beginning with a portal walkthrough and culminating in a reveal that challenges fans to discover their hero archetypes, with each path connected to a character from the series. Along the way, fans will encounter interactive moments, photo‑ops with a replica machine from the show, plus exclusive merch and a personalized collectible takeaway

STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE | Sparks Gallery – 530 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA

• Thursday, July 23: 11:00am – 7:00pm
• Friday, July 24: 11:00am – 7:00pm
• Saturday, July 25: 11:00am – 7:00pm
• Sunday, July 26: 11:00am – 3:00pm
   
• On Thursday, July 23, HBO Max will host the STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE panel at the San Diego Convention Center in Hall H from 2:15pm – 3:15pm. The event will feature an exclusive advance screening of the highly anticipated Max Original spinoff of THE BIG BANG THEORY, followed by a must-see panel packed with surprises and featuring creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn, and Bill Prady, plus stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie, and Brian Posehn. Moderated by Felicia Day. Earlier in the day, the cast and creators will hit DC’s booth (#4544) for a signing session from 12:30pm – 1:00pm.

Full Details for LANTERNS: 

• From Thursday, July 23 through Saturday, July 25, HBO Max will invite fans to prove their fearlessness at the “Lanterns Training Headquarters” experience. Inspired by the setting of Rushville, Nebraska, the activation unfolds as a guided training journey where fans will receive a briefing from the Guardians and will be evaluated through a series of interactive challenges designed to reveal if they have what it takes to wear the ring. Along the way, guests will move through hands-on experiences including target practice, trust-based challenges, maze navigation, and escape‑room style mystery scenarios set within in‑world environments like a Sheriff’s office and dive bar. The experience culminates for trainees with a custom Green Lantern ring to take home, an opportunity to simulate using a Green Lantern ring on a Snapchat powered interactive mirror and the opportunity to purchase exclusive LANTERNS merch from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.
   
• Sign-ups for the “Lanterns Training Headquarters” activation will open on Monday, July 13 at 9:00am PT at hbomax.com/lanternstraininghq. Reservations are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All guests must be 18 or older to attend. Follow @greenlantern on social media for more information and sign-up details.
   
• HBO Max will also partner with local businesses in the Gaslamp district for surprise swag giveaways in addition to a LANTERNS Recharge Station for fans to cool off and charge their phones using Lantern Batteries.

LANTERNS Training Headquarters | Venue 808 –808 J St,San Diego, CA

• Thursday, July 23: 9:00am – 6:00pm
• Friday, July 24: 11:00am – 9:00pm
• Saturday, July 25: 11:00am – 9:00pm 
• On Friday, July 24, HBO Max will host the LANTERNS panel at the San Diego Convention Center in Hall H from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm. Step into the world of the Green Lantern Corps as Kyle Chandler (Hal Jordan) and Aaron Pierre (John Stewart) unite with Garret Dillahunt (William Macon), Poorna Jagannathan (Zoe), and visionary co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. Prepare for an epic deep dive into the highly anticipated new series with an exclusive first look with never‑before‑seen clips and behind‑the‑scenes insights.

Full Details for HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S3: 
HOUSE OF THE DRAGON Season 3 Fan Screening | San Diego Convention Center, Room 6DE

• On Saturday, July 25 from 10:00-11:15 p.m. in San Diego Convention Center Hall Room 6DE, HBO Max will host a special advance fan screening of Season 3, Episode 6 featuring an introduction from co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal.

HBO Max press release

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Turtles in the city

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles featuring in a panel presentation seems only right. This is NYCC that we’re talking about, and the mean green teens do call the city’s sewers their home.

IDW will have that iconic property on tap too, along with a collection of variants at the booth. Before we get to the latter though, let’s talk Turtles. October 10th will be the date, for the TMNT: What’s Next for the Heroes in a Half-Shell? panel.

That showcase will be hosted by ComicPop’s Sal Crivelli, and it sounds like it’ll be digging deep into IDW’s Turtle-verse. Also, you should probably expect there to be plenty of potential spoilers discussed. The title kind of gives that away. As for the where’s and when’s, fans can look for the show in Room 1C03 at the Javits convention center, starting at 5:15pm (EST).

Moderated by Sal Crivelli of the popular YouTube channel ComicPop, this packed panel will spill all the secrets behind IDW’s best-selling line of TMNT comic books. From the upcoming run by multiple Eisner-winning writer Gene Luen Yang and blockbuster artist Freddie E. Williams II to the fan-favorite multiverse event TMNT: BATTLE NEXUS, fans in attendance will be the first ones to feast their eyes on new artwork, announcements, and so much more.

IDW press release

A booth of exclusives

Along with what you see above, there’s all those exclusives that we mentioned too. Naturally, those will be found at the IDW booth, which will return for 2025’s event. For those who didn’t attend last year, the publisher was absent, but will be roaring back with what IDW VP of Marketing Aub Driver is calling the company’s biggest presence yet.

“As someone who grew up on the East Coast and lived, worked, and studied in New York, returning to NYCC always feels like coming home,” said Aub Driver, VP of Marketing at IDW Publishing. “The fans at this show are unmatched in their passion and energy. We took last year off the floor, which only made us hungrier to come back in full force. This year, we’re bringing our biggest presence yet—with an all-star TMNT panel, an incredible booth, and exclusives fans are going to go wild for.”

IDW press release

And on that last note, we’ve got a hearty look at the exclusives that the company will have stocked for purchase. They’ll run the gamut from Star Trek, to TMNT spinoffs. But it won’t be all big properties, as some great-sounding additional titles will be there too with Event Horizon: Dark Descent, and Return to Sleepy Hollow.

Get an early look at them in the gallery below.

• STAR TREK: THE LAST STARSHIP #1 NYCC exclusive variant by Sean Von Gorman
• STAR TREK: VOYAGER – HOMECOMING #1 NYCC exclusive photo variant
• STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS – THE SEEDS OF SALVATION #1 NYCC exclusive variant by Gregory Maldonado, Anthony Fowler Jr. & Charlie Kirchoff
• TMNT: SHREDDER #1 and TMNT: CASEY JONES #1 NYCC exclusive variants by Amancay Nahuelpan
• EVENT HORIZON: DARK DESCENT #1 NYCC exclusive variant by Rob Carey
• RETURN TO SLEEPY HOLLOW #1 NYCC exclusive variant by Audrey Estok
• 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: FALLING SUN #1 NYCC exclusive variant by Jim Mahfood
• MONSTER HIGH: HOUSE HAUNTERS #1 NYCC exclusive variant by Serena Mercado
• BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING #1 NYCC exclusive variant by Jared Cullum

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Wakka-wakka-wakka

Are you in San Diego this week for Comic Con? If so, you might find yourself getting hungry while navigating the maze of the convention center’s aisles and street-level events surrounding the show. Fortunately, in such an eventuality, there’s the PAC-MAN Pop-Up Cafe.

More than just a popup eatery, the PAC-MAN Café will be a “retro-meets-modern gaming hub”, loaded with photo-ops and arcade games. There’ll even be some exclusive giveaways, so you might walkaway with more than just a “Team Ghosts Cake Pop”. But don’t worry, that’s all in addition to a pretty sharp looking menu of food and drink to buy.

The PAC-MAN Café will be open to the public for the duration of the Con, starting today, July 24th and running until the 27th. You’ll be able to find it at 323 Seventh Ave 23 Seventh Ave, in San Diego, though you won’t have to make your own way there, if you don’t want to.

That’s because PAC-MAN–wrapped vehicles will be on the move as part of a promotion with the Flywheel app during the Con. And if you do book a ride to the PAC-MAN Café, you’ll be in for “a free PAC-MAN 45th Anniversary sticker sheet and a promo code for a free slushie at the PAC-MAN Café”, according to the press release.

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*Godzilla roar

If you’re a big fan of the King of the Monsters, then you probably already know that it’s Godzilla’s 70th anniversary year. The big beast originally debuted in Japanese cinemas back in 1954 with is landmark first appearance, and has been going strong ever since.

To celebrate, Bandai Namco is about to bring the big beast to the biggest Con on the calendar. Naturally, we’re talking about this year’s SDCC, which will play host to a bevy of Godzilla goodies and happenings, courtesy of the toy and game giant.

But that’s just the half of what’s planned by Bandai Namco, because as you can see above, there’s another big birthday to cheer. That would be Mobile Suit Gundam Wing‘s, as the high-tech, sci-fi anime turns three decades old this year, so you can expect to see a fair shake there as well, with both a terrific-sounding booth experience, and a panel to check out.

Add in a panel and shared booth (with Godzilla) for Tamagotchi, and Tamashii Nations’ presence, and you’ve got quite a con for the company.

Bandai Namco’s booths on the show floor:

• Tamashii Nations | Booth #3329
  • TAMASHII NATIONS cranks the hype meter to an 11 with Event Exclusives, and a feast of displays featuring upcoming and brand-new figures from movies, anime and more that will whet the appetite of any collector. Their TAMASHII NATIONS STORE (TNS) Satellite in San Diego booth will have Event Exclusives figures from Dragon Ball and Godzilla along with a selection of TAMASHII NATIONS STORE Exclusives that will be available for purchase. You won’t want to pass up Dragon Ball Exclusives like S.H.Figuarts Son Gohan (Beast) or the S.H.Figuarts Great Demon King Piccolo that happens to pair perfectly with the TNS Exclusive S.H.Figuarts Son Goku -Innocent Challenger-.
• Tamagotchi | Godzilla | Booth # 3345
  • Get ready for another unforgettable year as Tamagotchi returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 with its most immersive and collectible-packed booth yet!  Tamagotchi fans will have the chance to dive into brand new products, nostalgic favorites and purchase three limited edition Tamagotchi devices.
  • Fans will be the first to shop these new releases debuting at the show including: Tamagotchi Connection – Fall Collection, Jurassic World Rebirth Tamagotchi Nano, Tamagotchi Collectibles Hobby Time, Tamashii Nations Chogokin and the new Tamagotchi Paradise.
  • On-site activations at Booth #3345 include the Lab Tama and playable devices, Tamagotchi Plaza Nintendo Switch demo, Gashapon machines, a free Tamagotchi shopping bag with $20+ purchase (while supplies last), mascot appearances and lifestyle merch including shirts, cosmetics, plush and the Tamagotchi Collectibles line.
  • Celebrate Godzilla’s 70th Anniversary with an Exclusive Tim Seeley Poster Only at SDCC!
  • The ULTIMATE Godzilla experience awaits attendees! The booth recreates an abandoned kaiju fallout shelter aesthetic that will offer event exclusives, as well as exquisite displays, and timed kaiju appearances for photo ops. 
  • Visit the Godzilla booth (#3345) presented by Bandai Namco Toys and Collectibles America at San Diego Comic-Con to commemorate 70 years of the King of the Monsters with an exclusive, limited-edition gift with purchase poster illustrated by IDW Godzilla writer/artist Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Revival, and Nightwing).
  • This stunning piece is available in two collectible variants:
  • Standard Variant – Available as a Gift with Purchase when you pick up the limited Godzilla Minus One Special Gold Edition Figure at the Bandai booth, MSRP $35.00 (while supplies last).
  • Gold Print Variant – An ultra-premium version featuring a metallic gold print treatment, available for free in limited quantities (100 available) with a minimum purchase of $175 (while supplies last).
  • Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a new collector, this is a must-have tribute to Godzilla’s towering legacy. Supplies are limited—don’t miss your chance to own a piece of monster movie history at Booth #3345!
• Bandai Hobby | Gundam Booth #3829
  • Bandai Hobby transports attendees to explore an exhibit filled with photo-ops, displays, dioramas, statues, and merchandise celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.

Bandai Namco press release

Panels

• Inside the World of Tamagotchi | Thursday @ 10AM in Room 6A
  • Join the Bandai team and celebrate the World of Tamagotchi. Get an inside scoop on new products, reveals, special announcements, and a unique look into product development of both Tamagotchi Paradise and Tamagotchi Plaza. Attendees will also receive a comic book and an exclusive trading card (while supplies last). 
• GUNDAM Showcase – Featuring 30 Years of Gundam Wing | Thursday @ 7:15PM in Room 6BCF
  • Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Gundam Wing, a special panel titled “GUNDAM Showcase – Featuring 30 Years of Gundam Wing” will be held at SDCC, featuring Mark Hildreth, the English voice actor for Heero Yuy, Scott McNeil, English voice actor for Duo Maxwell, and Brad Swaile, English voice actor for Quatre Raberba Winner in “Mobile Suit Gundam Wing.” Fans are invited to attend for the latest updates on the “Gundam Wing 30th Anniversary” project and other Gundam-related news. Attendees will also receive a special Gundam Wing bag loaded with free swag (while supplies last).

Bandai Namco press release

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Unsettling

If you’re a fan of horror games, then you might’ve played a little series called Little Nightmares. Bandai Namco’s games have been some of the most genuinely freaky titles to see release, and have caught on big time with players, spawning a third installment set for release some time next year.

The series showcases a dark and twisted universe where the nightmares and fears of vanished children become real. But those terrors won’t be constrained to gaming for that much longer, as Titan Comics has revealed that the property is coming to the printed page.

“It’s been an incredible journey to distill Little Nightmares into the comic medium; Lonnie and Dennis have packed each panel with depth and deeper meaning, for a twisting mystery that’ll leave you haunted and yearning for the next issue.” says Phoebe Hedges, Titan Comics Editor. 

Titan Comics press release

Little Nightmares: Descent to Nowhere #1 will deliver the first installment of what will be a four-issue mini-series. The book will hail from The Sickness and Cable writer Lonnie Nadler, who genre fans may also know from the Little Nightmares podcast The Sounds of Nightmares, along with artist Dennis Menheere. Fans can look for a graphic novel to bundle all four of those issues once the series concludes as well, but they won’t have to wait til next year to get a taste of the series’ terror.

Titan Comics has announced a special preview that will be available at NYCC this week (October 17th-20th), at Bandai Namco’s booth (# 2319). What’ll actually be included in that sneak peek is still a mystery, but if you’re a fan who’s going to be at the convention, then stopping by and checking it out may very well be worth your time.

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Full Image

News for the 2024 NYCC seems to have been a little slower in the offing this year, but last week Image Comics did unveil the company’s full presence. Well, at least in the way of panels, and for fans who like to indulge, there’ll be a whole lot of them to pick from.

Image will have the legendary Todd McFarlane in attendance with a panel all to himself, but the presentations won’t just cover the familiar. Also included will be multiple explorations of Image’s hit new “Dark Energon” universe, which includes Transformers and G.I. Joe, plus talks about the Ghost Machine imprint and the Massive-verse.

That’s not mentioning the Artist Alley presence either, which will be fulled to the brim with Image-affiliated writers and artists, ready to sign your stuff. Scroll down for the full… image.

—THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 PANELS—

• Image Comics Presents: Enter the MASSIVE-VERSE
  • 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
  • Location: Room 409
  • Join Massive-Verse superstars Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, No/One), Marcelo Costa (Radiant Black), Rod Reis (C.O.W.L.: 1964), Mat Groom (Supermassive), Brian Buccellato (NO/ONE), Geraldo Borges (NO/ONE), Ryan Parrott (Rogue Sun), and Ryan Sidoti as the crew unveils exciting new developments and announcements in store for the Massive-verse this year and next! Moderator: Ryan Sidoti
    
• Moon Man Panel featuring Kid Cudi
  • 6:15 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Location: Main Stage
  • Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi took NYCC by storm last year, surprising everyone with Moon Man, his first step into comics. Now, Cudi is back, with co-writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) and artist Marco Locati for a can’t miss panel packed full of behind-the-scenes secrets and announcements!

—FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 PROGRAMMING—

• Bear McCreary: Musical World-Building*
  • 2:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
  • Location: Main Stage
  • Join Bear McCreary, the celebrated composer of projects as diverse as God of War, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Walking Dead, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, and his new rock concept album The Singularity, as he explores the dramatic impact of music on the creation of fictional worlds, fueled by collaborations with artists from across all disciplines. McCreary will be joined by several integral The Singularity contributors from the music and comics realms, including Grammy-nominated signer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwright, renowned writer Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red, Self/Made), comics writer & filmmaker Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, NO/ONE), and multiple Eisner & Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Ramón K Pérez(Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand, Jane).*This panel will have a limited number of hearing assistance devices. When you arrive at the panel, please see a NYCC staff member to receive one.

• Todd McFarlane Talks Movies, Comics & Toys
  • 5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Location: Room 406.1
  • Todd McFarlane gives an update on the Spawn movie, all upcoming comic projects, toys, and much more! Be the FIRST with the inside scoop.

• Hasbro Toy Panel: Action Brands + Skybound G.I. JOE Ashcan Comic Book
  • 5:15 p.m.–6:15 p.m.
  • Javits Center Room 408
  • In addition to sharing the latest news on Hasbro’s action brands, including G.I. Joeand Transformers, panel attendees will have the chance to receive one of Skybound’s G.I. Joe Ashcan comic books.

• Midtown Comics (Times Square) Signing with Energon Universe Talent Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jorge Corona
  • 7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. 
  • Location: 200 W. 40th Street (corner of 7th Ave), New York, NY 10018 
  • Yo, Joe! Join creators Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander, G.I. Joe), Tom Reilly (Duke, G.I. Joe), and Jorge Corona (Transformers) for the second annual Energon Universe group signing at the famed Midtown Comics (Times Square). Limited quantities of a Midtown Comics exclusive variant of the G.I. Joe #1 NYCC Ashcan will be available for purchase for all attendees. Existing Skybound Insiders and newly joined fans who attend will receive 5,000 loyalty points.

—SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 PROGRAMMING—

• Ghost Machine: One Year In
  • 10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m.
  • Location: Room 1C03 
  • After launching last year at NYCC and following up with sold-out success on its initial wave of books (Geiger, Redcoat, Rook: Exodus), GHOST MACHINE returns with a one-year anniversary panel spotlighting its new launches (Hyde Street, It Happened on Hyde Street…Devour, The Rocketfellers, Hornsby & Halo) and making announcements on new titles by Brad Meltzer and Lamont Magee in 2025. You don’t want to miss this huge panel featuring: Brad Anderson, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Ivan Reis, Peter Snejbjerg, Peter J. Tomasi, Maytal Zchut and a few surprise guests!

• TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE: What’s Next for the Energon Universe? 
  • 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Location: Javits Center Room 406.1 
  • G.I. Joe and Void Rivals from Skybound have taken over the comic book world and this is the only panel where you’ll discover what’s next! Superstars Robert Kirkman(Void Rivals), Jorge Corona (Transformers), Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe), Tom Reilly (G.I. Joe), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) will reveal huge surprises that you can’t afford to miss.

—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 PANELS—

• Image Comics Presents: Breaking Ground
• 11:00 a.m–12:00 p.m.
• Location: Room 406.2
• Join Jason Aaron (The Goddamned, new announcement), Mahmud Asrar (new announcement), Charles Soule (Eight Billion Genies, new announcement), Ryan Browne (Eight Billion Genies, new announcement), Pornsak Pichetshote (The Horizon Experiment), and Paul Azaceta (Outcast With Robert Kirkman & Paul Azaceta, new announcement) for some special announcements of upcoming projects, and a conversation about genre, storytelling, industry secrets, and tricks-of-the-trade. Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics

—BOOTHS—

• Ghost Machine – 3043
• Tiny Onion – HB907

—ARTIST ALLEY—

• Aaron, Jason – H42
• Andolfo, Mirka – D38
• Asrar, Mahmud – D24
• Barnes, Rodney – L03
• Bertram, Ian – L18
• Boss, Tyler – I11
• Brown, Chuck – B42
• Browne, Ryan – D41
• Buccellato, Brian – G34
• Chiang, Cliff – L16
• Craig, Wes – L19
• Corona, Jorge – K28
• Costa, Marcelo – G38
• Daniel, Tony – E30
• Delulis, Mattia – D33
• Di Nicuolo, Daniele – F12
• Duggan, Gerry – G32
• Fiumara, Max – H23
• Gillen, Kieron – A30
• Greene, Sanford – L17
• Groom, Mat – G39
• Higgins, Kyle – G40
• Hixson, Joshua – G07
• Kim, Derek Kirk – H26
• Kubert, Emma – F31
• Larsen, Erik – I15
• Lemire, Jeff – E01
• McCaig, Dave – I21
• Morazzo, Martin – E04
• Opeña, Jerome – L04
• Ottley, Ryan – G29
• Parrott, Ryan – G37
• Pichetshote, Pornsak – I32
• Reis, Rod – E23
• Seeley, Tim – J27
• Simmonds, Martin – G05
• Phillips, Jacob – H20
• Schultz, Erica – E27
• Shalvey, Declan – A31
• Soule, Charles – D42
• Ward, Christian – G06
• Watters, Dan – A32
• Wijngaard, Caspar – A30
• Zdarsky, Chip – F44

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The leaves are starting to fall, the weather is getting (a little) cooler, and it’s once again NYCC season. The New York show at the Javits Convention Center has grown significantly over the years, and even with a little bit of an apparent contraction since the pandemic, it’s still easily a beast of a convention and one of the biggest on the calendar.

As usual, 2024’s event will see a series of happenings in addition to its dealer floor, with what looks to be an impressive schedule. BG has already reported on DC and Marvel Comics’ listings, but the NYCC has a spotlight list of panels too, and that’s just been released. It looks like these might be a darn good time as well, featuring everything from a retrospective on House of the Dragon to a chat with the cast of Starship Troopers. How’s that for timely?

Before you scroll down to check it out though, be aware that NYCC has also released a few other tidbits. For one thing, we’ve got the complete exhibitor list, which you can find here. That includes the likes of “ThrillJoy, Funko, Marvel, Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Bandai, CapCom, Webtoon, Crunchyroll, and more”. And finally, we’ve also got the Artist Alley and Writers Block lineups. Hit those links if you’d like to check them out and plan your con.

Apple TV+ presents “Shrinking”

• Apple’s acclaimed, hit comedy “Shrinking” follows a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives … including his own. Join us for an exclusive panel with some of the brilliant minds behind the camera and the ensemble cast who make the Apple TV+ fan-favorite series so beloved. Panelists will include Emmy-Award winner, co-creator and executive Producer Brett Goldstein, executive producer, co-creator and star Jason Segel, as well as Emmy-Award nominee Christa Miller, Emmy-Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell and Ted McGinley. “Shrinking” season two will premiere globally with the first two episodes on Wednesday, October 16.              
• Thursday, October 17, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Main Stage

Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing

• This is it, True Believers – the biggest comics panel of the weekend! Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski, VP & Executive Editor Tom Brevoort, VP of Digital Media & Creative Strategy Ryan Penagos – aka Agent M – and other Marvel guests including writer Ryan North (Fantastic Four) are here to give fans a glimpse into the future of your favorite heroes – including the thrilling adventures of Marvel’s First Family, the newest milestones of mutantkind, the future of the Ultimate line, and more! Plus – What does the future hold for the Marvel Universe now that Doctor Doom has become the Sorcerer Supreme? Attendees who stay until the end will receive an exclusive giveaway comic book!
• Thursday, October 17, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Room 409

The Cast of Starship Troopers

• When you battle 6 trillion enemies that will eat you alive, there are only two rules… EVERYONE FIGHTS. NO ONE QUITS! Join Casper Van Dien (Juan Rico), Dina Meyer (Dizzy Flores), Denise Richards (Captain Carmen Ibanez), Seth Gilliam (Sugar Watkins), and Michael Ironside (Jean Rasczak) for an out-of-this-world panel at New York Comic Con! Hosted by Josh Horowitz, this panel will dive into the legacy of Starship Troopers. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the stars of the cult classic and relive the epic sci-fi adventure!
• Thursday, October 17, 12:30 PM, Room 405 

A Conversation with Josh Brolin: Insights and Stories with Steve Weintraub

• Join Josh Brolin for an exclusive sit-down with Steve Weintraub at New York Comic Con! In this engaging panel, Brolin will delve into his diverse career, sharing insights and behind-the-scenes stories from his most iconic roles. Steve Weintraub, known for his in-depth interviews and industry knowledge, will guide the conversation, offering fans a unique opportunity to hear directly from the acclaimed actor. Don’t miss this chance to get up close and personal with one of Hollywood’s most dynamic stars!
• Thursday, October 17, 2:00 PM, Room 405

Moon Man Panel featuring Kid Cudi

• Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi took NYCC by storm last year, surprising everyone with MOON MAN, his first step into comics. Now, Cudi is back, with co-writer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black) and artist Marco Locati for a can’t miss panel packed full of behind-the-scenes secrets and announcements!
• Thursday, October 17, 2:00 PM, Main Stage

Peacock Presents: Satanic Panic Horror Thriller Hysteria! 

• Join stars Julie Bowen, Anna Camp and Bruce Campbell, and showrunners and executive producers Matthew Scott Kane and David A. Goodman, for a look into Peacock’s original pop-horror thriller series Hysteria!, a tale of murders, kidnappings, and reported “supernatural activity” that triggers a small town’s witch hunt set during the “Satanic Panic” of the late 1980s.  
• Thursday, October 17, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Room 405

The Cast of Red Dead Redemption

• Join the cast of Red Dead Redemption 2 for an unforgettable panel at New York Comic Con! Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan), Rob Wiethoff (John Marston), Benjamin Byron Davis (Dutch van der Linde), Alex McKenna (Sadie Adler), and more—including Noshir Dalaal (Charles Smith), Kaili Vernoff (Susan Grimshaw), Mick Mellamphy (Sean MacGuire), Peter Blomquist (Micah Bell), Meeya Davis (Tilly Jackson), Robert Bogue (Red Harlow), Curzon Dobell (Hosea Matthews), Jim Santangeli (Joe), and Gabriel Sloyer (Javier Escuella)—will share behind-the-scenes stories and reflect on the game’s legacy. Fans can engage in a live Q&A with the actors who brought these beloved characters to life. Don’t miss this unique chance to dive deeper into the world of Red Dead Redemption 2!
• Friday, October 18, 12:30 PM, Room 405

IDW Publishing: The Next 25 YearsFears

• From groundbreaking horror to epic fantasy, the award-winning publisher is celebrating 25 years of innovative storytelling… but what comes next? Fans at NYCC will be the first to discover IDW Publishing’s unprecedented plans for 2025 and beyond. Once these secret comics emerge from the shadows, shivers will be sent down spines, and the entire comic book industry will be talking about IDW’s upcoming releases. 
• Friday, October 18, 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM, Room 1C03

BlumFest NYCC          

• The annual October celebration of all things Blumhouse – makes its much-anticipated return to NYCC with its biggest slate of movies ever. Jason Blum, the visionary producer behind some of the most electrifying films in modern horror, reveals plans for Blumhouse’s 15th anniversary in 2025 and it’s going to be BIG. Be the first to see the world premiere of the trailer for Wolf Man, directed by Leigh Whannell, chilling first-look footage from Christopher Landon’s Drop,  Jaume Collet-Serra’s The Woman in the Yard, a look at the highly-anticipated M3GAN 2.0 and many other surprises you won’t want to miss.
• Friday, October 18, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM, Empire Stage

Bear McCreary: Musical World-Building

• Join Bear McCreary, the celebrated composer of projects as diverse as God of War, Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Walking Dead, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Outlander, Battlestar Galactica, Percy Jackson & the Olympians, and his new rock concept album The Singularity, as he explores the dramatic impact of music on the creation of fictional worlds, fueled by collaborations with artists from across all disciplines. Bear will be joined by several integral The Singularity contributors from the music and comics realms, including Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwright, renowned writer Mat Groom (Inferno Girl Red, Self/Made), comics writer & filmmaker Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, No/One), and multiple Eisner & Harvey Award-winning cartoonist Ramón K Pérez (Jim Henson’s Tale of Sand, Jane).    
• Friday, October 18, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Main Stage

Charlamagne Tha God Presents ILLuminati – Hip-Hop and Comics Collide in New AWA Graphic Novel

• Los Angeles has its secrets and fame has a price. When a rising hip-hop star dies under mysterious circumstances, her psychic twin sister journeys to the City of Angels to uncover the truth and becomes entangled in a dark conspiracy around power, fame, and pop culture. Join hip-hop legend Charlamagne Tha God as he presents ILLuminati, a story written by acclaimed writer Bryan Edward Hill that tackles head-on the enduring urban legend of The Black Illuminati. The panel will also include comics legend and ILLuminati artists Denys Cowan, and AWA Chief Creative Officer Axel Alonso, for a conversation moderated by Music Executive & Journalist Rob Markham around AWA’s all-new graphic novel blending comics and hip-hop like no other story.
• Friday, October 18, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM, Room 1C03

Inside the Haunting World of The Fall of the House of Usher: A Panel with Mike Flanagan and Cast: 

• Dive into the eerie world of The Fall of the House of Usher with the cast and director at New York Comic Con! Join director Mike Flanagan, and stars Carla Gugino (Verna), Kate Siegel (Camille), and Rahul Kohli (Leo Usher) as they discuss the creation of this spine-chilling series, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale. The panel will explore the creative process, share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and answer fan questions. Don’t miss this chance to get an exclusive look into the making of The Fall of the House of Usher!
• Saturday, October 19, 12:30 PM, Room 405

From Earp to Ear: Wynonna Earp’s Adventures Continue on Audible

• From 2016-2021, fans fell in love with the great-great-granddaughter of legendary lawman Wyatt Earp through the TV series, Wynonna Earp. Following the final installment of the TV series, Wynonna is now coming to audio with new stories to tell. Join Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Katherine Barrell, and writer Emily Andras in conversation with Maureen Ryan, contributing editor at Vanity Fair, as they preview the forthcoming Audible Original Wynonna Earp: Tales from Purgatory which picks up with Wynonna and her soulmate, the legendary lawman Doc Holliday as they hit the open road in search of the promised land: Dollywood. Naturally, the trail is bumpier than expected while Wynonna catches us up on many fan-favorite characters from the series through an anthology-style collection of stories from Purgatory. This scripted audio drama will feature original cast members Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Dom Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, Dani Kind, Martina Otiz-Luis, Greg Lawson, and writer Emily Andras.
• Saturday, October 19 from 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM in Room 409

Sweetpea Screening and Q&A with Ella Purnell     

• Join Ella Purnell, star and executive producer of her new series, “Sweetpea” as she discusses the dark and twisted coming-of-rage series premiering on STARZ on October 10. Rhiannon Lewis doesn’t make much of an impression – people walk past her in the street without a second glance. She’s continually overlooked for a promotion at work, the guy she likes won’t commit, and her dad is really, really sick. Then everything in her life turns upside down. Rhiannon is pushed over the edge and loses control. Suddenly the wallflower is gone, and in its place is a young woman capable of anything… Rhiannon’s life transforms as she steps into a new, intoxicating power, but can she keep her killer secret?
• Saturday, October 19, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Room 405 

Fox Entertainment Presents Grimsburg

• Grimsburg centers on Marvin Flute (Emmy winner Jon Hamm, who also executive produces the series), who may be the greatest detective ever to catch a cannibal clown and correctly identify a mid-century modern armoire. But there’s one mystery he still can’t crack — himself. To do that he must return to Grimsburg, a town where everyone has a secret or three, and redeem himself in the eyes of his fellow detectives, his ferocious ex-wife and his lovably unstable son. Join panelists Jon Hamm, Alan Tudyk, showrunner Chadd Gindin and more for a behind-the-scenes look at Season Two of Grimsburg, followed by a Q&A. The panel will be moderated by Michael Schneider (Variety).
• Sunday, October 20,  12:45 PM – 1:45 PM, Main Stage

Fox Entertainment Presents Universal Basic Guys

• Universal Basic Guys centers on two brothers, Mark and Hank Hoagies, who lose their jobs to automation and are given $3,000 a month in a new basic income program. Now, they’re using their free time and free money to find purpose in a world where they’re no longer needed. Join co-creators and executive producers Adam Malamut and Craig Malamut for a behind-the-scenes look at Universal Basic Guys. The panel will be moderated by Michael Schneider (Variety).
• Sunday, October 20, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Room 405

“Saturday Night Live”: Louie Zakarian, Sarah Sherman and the Art of Special F/X Makeup

• Go behind the scenes of “Saturday Night Live” in its milestone 50^th season with the show’s Emmy Award-winning Make-Up department head, Louie Zakarian, and cast member Sarah Sherman. Zakarian is a 30-year veteran of “SNL,” responsible for designing and executing the show’s renowned prosthetics and special F/X makeup. In conversation with Sherman, Zakarian will speak to the process of creating memorable characters, transforming a cast member in a matter of seconds, refining the show’s approach to evolving technology, and showcasing some of “SNL’s” most iconic makeup moments.
• Sunday, October 20, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Room 408

A House of the Dragon Retrospective

• Join House of the Dragon stars Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), Fabian Frankel (Criston Cole), and Tom Glynn-Carney (Aegon II Targaryen) at New York Comic Con for a Season 2 retrospective! Sitting down with moderator Josh Horowitz of Happy Sad Confused, the cast will share behind-the-scenes stories, reflect on the season’s key moments, and answer fan questions about the Targaryen drama. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the stars of HBO’s epic series as they dive deep into the world of Westeros!
• Sunday, October 20, 11:00 AM, Empire Stage

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From stately Comic Con

How long have you been a DC Comics fan? If you have any kind of depth of history behind you, then chances are you know Bob Wayne, even if you’re not familiar with the name. That’s because Wayne spent almost 30 years at DC, as its head of sales & marketing, before moving on about a decade ago.

As such, he’s got some tales, so it’s a good thing that friend and Forbidden Planet TV’s Andrew Sumner was there at Comic Con International. There the two engaged in a chat about Wayne’s life and times, along with guests like William Schanes, David Siegel, Fletcher Chu-Fong, and Stuart Shreck. The talk also included Wayne’s memories of comics luminaries that he met along the way, like former DC president Paul Levitz, and icons Will Eisner and Steve Ditko.

At almost an hour long, it should give you a good feel for what a Comic Con panel is like too. So if you’ve never sat through one, grab a snack and enjoy.

Did you dig it? If so, stay tuned, because Forbidden Planet TV is promising more panels from the biggest Con on the calendar in the future.

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Now that’s a logo

Okay, so this was kind of a side-note to today’s  “Jim Lee & Friends” panel at the San Diego Comic Con International, but it’s one that we can’t help but be excited for. And yes, we’re talking about the return of the iconic “DC Milton Glaser” logo.

Legions of fans grew up with that logo, throughout the 80s and 90s, and now it’s back in all its blue and white glory. It’s not just for the movies either, because while DC Studios will brandish the mark on the silver screen, it’s also destined for the cover of all of DC’s comic book slate. How great is that?

Jim Lee and James Gunn ended the panel with a surprise, revealing that the powerful and iconic DC Milton Glaser logo will return to a place of prominence at DC. Gunn revealed the DC Studios logo and stated, “Peter (Safran) and I knew we needed one logo that would bring us all together. We knew it needed to be something that was immediately recognizable, something that honored the comics, the legendary writers and artists who inspired everything we do – including our own Jim Lee – not to mention the generations of passionate and extraordinary DC fans.”

Lee revealed that, “bringing this powerful, iconic mark back into the world—back to its rightful place of prominence, on the front covers of everything DC” and that fans would start seeing the logo on comics this October.

DC Comics press release

On to the show

Now that we’ve gotten a little fanboy-ism out of the way, let’s talk turkey. The panel today was loaded with talent, welcoming in the likes of “Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson, Tom King, Jeph Loeb, the writer, actor, and Count Crowley creator David Dastmalchian, along with DC Studios CEO, co-chairman and filmmaker James Gunn”.

And while comics were most definitely discussed, complete with some fresh news included, we got a healthy dose of DC television news as well. That came in the form of Creature Commandos, a DC action/horror series that’s set to run for 7 episodes this December on Max.

The show will follow what’s essentially a monster version of the Suicide Squad, which has been officially disbanded by the US government when the show debuts. If you’re thinking that Amanda Waller might be left out though, think again, as she’s in command of this action packed freak-show, and has brought Rick Flag Sr. with her. Yes, “senior”, remember his son was killed in the second Suicide Squad film.

Check out the first look:

Dropping in from the Atlanta set of his much-anticipated next film Superman, Gunn conveyed his excitement about the new adult animated series Creature Commandos, coming to Max this December from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation. The seven-episode series, co-produced by DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation, tracks a secret team of incarcerated monsters recruited for missions deemed too dangerous for humans. When all else fails…they’re your last, worst option. Headlining the new show is a star-studded cast that includes Steve Agee as Economos, Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana, Anya Chalotra as Circe, Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky, Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Sean Gunn as GI Robot & Weasel, David Harbour as Frankenstein, Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus, Indira Varma as The Bride, and Viola Davis as Amanda Waller.

DC Comics press release

From TV to page

Zipping from movies and TV to comics, the panel dug into a few assorted announcements pertaining to DC’s original form-factor. Those included the return of Creature Commandos to the printed page, news about publishing initiative All In, and the Absolute line. Creature Commandos got its start way back in DC’s Weird War Tales #93, and will be bursting loose from its TV home for a six issue mini-series set to kick off this October. Solid timing.

Much like the show, the upcoming comic will feature a “cast of misfits on the team of monsters, ghouls and weirdos”. Writer David Dastmalchian did the honors, talking up the title, which will officially be dubbed DC Horror Presents: Creature Commandos. He’ll be joined by artist Jesús Hervás, who’ll be bringing fans both action, and presumably some spills ‘n’ chills. Look for issue #1 on the stands this October the 2nd.

ALL IN

Following up on the Creature Commandos onslaught, Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, and Tom King were all in to talk about… ALL IN. If you don’t know what that is, it’s DC Comics’ latest push, which will be kicking off, line wide, this fall.

It’ll all begin with the one-shot DC All In Special #1, which will be hitting stores the first week of October (busy month). From there, fans will find all new storylines beginning in “DC’s core comic book titles” like Wonder Woman and Superman. King will be helming the former, while Williamson will take up the writing chores on the latter. So where’s that leave Snyder? Well, on Batman of course. Oh, but not the Batman you’re thinking of.

Snyder will be leaving the DCU proper, for the new Absolute universe, which seems to essentially be an Elseworlds brand. Also a part of ALL IN, Absolute Batman will be joined by Absolute Superman and Absolute Wonder Woman at some point, and a surprise fourth title in 2025 with Absolute Green Lantern.

Revealed at the panel, Absolute Green Lantern will feature the talents of writer Al Ewing and artist Jahnoy Lindsay. Just don’t ask which Lantern(s) will be starring, as we have no idea. Lee wasn’t spilling the beans on that just yet, though we do know the title will debut in March (2025).

So all in all, it was a pretty big time panel that came complete with a few Batman: The Long Halloween – Last Halloween covers to boot. But even so, it was also probably the relative calm before the storm. Remember, DC likely has a packed few years coming up, with movies and TV galore as James Gunn and Peter Safran begin the all-new DCU. If you’re a fan, there could be some very exciting times on the horizon.

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