VIZ Media Sets Panel Schedule at SDCC 2023

VIZ Media Sets Panel Schedule at SDCC 2023

WHO: VIZ Media is proud to host two panels featuring manga horror icon and four-time Eisner Award winner, Junji Ito! VIZ Media is proud to co-sponsor these two panels alongside hosting Junji Ito's largest North American exhibit. The exhibit features over 100 pieces of art! Also releasing this July is a new collection of ten tales celebrating Ito’s favorite antihero, Soichi!

WHAT, WHEN, WHERE:

Thursday 7/20 11:00am - 12:00pm @ San Diego Public Library - Horror at the Library: Junji Ito    Join Comic-Con Special Guest and legendary horror master Junji Ito (Uzumaki, Black Paradox) at the San Diego Public Library for a Q&A that’s sure to bring your nightmares to life. Friday 7/21, 10:00 - 11:00am @ Room 6DE - PANEL: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito  Dive into the Ito-verse with the master of horror manga Junji Ito, as he discusses what inspires, drives, and horrifies him, all while drawing up something truly terrifying for his faithful, macabre-loving fans. Thursday 7/20 - Sunday 7/23 @ Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Torrey Pines Rooms 1-2 - EXHIBIT: Welcome to the Ito-Verse: Junji Ito  Come help us celebrate the career of world-renowned creator Junji Ito. Walk among the cosmic and the macabre and lose yourself in the Ito-verse. With over 100 works on display, this will be the largest exhibition of Junji Ito’s work in North America.

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DSTLRY REVEALS EXCLUSIVE MERCH, PANELS & SIGNINGS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA / NEW YORK, NY – July 10, 2023 – Today, DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comic books and collectibles, revealed its plans for San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). From Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23, the company will host creator-led panels, and feature exclusive merchandise and creator signings at the DSTLRY booth space (#2314). 

The publisher will be celebrating its debut print release, The Devil’s Cut, an 88-page one-shot featuring 11 cutting-edge, self-contained stories from DSTLRY’s Founding Creators and Friends. The oversized issue will be available in the following exclusive con variants:

Gold-foil variant of Jock’s Cover A - $50 (L) | “The Bollocks” variant by acclaimed designer Emma Price - $30 (R)

Bandai Namco Entertainment America: Tread into the world of Sand Land, enter Rubicon 3 from from Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon, Experience Tekken 8, and more at SDCC

TREAD INTO THE WORLD OF SAND LAND, ENTER RUBICON 3 FROM ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, EXPERIENCE TEKKEN 8, AND MORE AT COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Bandai Namco Brings its Biggest Games to SDCC with Demos and Immersive Installations for TEKKEN 8, SAND LAND, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS, and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

IRVINE, Calif. – Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is going Super Saiyan and bringing a tank-load of game demos and more to the 2023 San Diego Comic Convention (SDCC). The titles on display include hot and hotly anticipated games ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™, TEKKEN™8, SAND LAND, NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS, and DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2. With a variety of gameplay activations, experiential installations, photo ops, and swag, attendees are invited to see all that Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. has to offer from July 20 – 23 at and around the San Diego Convention Center. 

Activations from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. during SDCC take place at the San Diego Convention Center, at the nearby San Diego Wine & Culinary Center located at 200 W Harbor Drive (Suite 120), and at the Dragon Ball Special Booth at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Terrace, located at 333 W Harbor Drive.

At the San Diego Convention Center (Badge Required)

• SAND LAND (Booth #3729) – Enter a recreation of a vehicle from the game and go hands-on with the first-ever playable demo of SAND LAND, a new action RPG based on the classic manga from Akira Toriyama, creator of DRAGON BALL and DR. SLUMP. 

• NARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS (Booth #129) – Pose with a Naruto statue and play recently announced characters in a recreation of the Hidden Leaf Village food stand for this action fighting game celebrating the anime’s 20th anniversary. 

• PANEL ROOM ACTIVATIONS – See the Worldwide Premiere of the SAND LAND anime feature film – follow the official SAND LAND Twitter for more information. Join a panel of fighting greats to learn more about TEKKEN 8; SDCC panel details will be revealed at a later time. 

At the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center

• ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON – Pilots wanted! The battle over Rubicon 3 and its valuable resource Coral is in need of capable pilot recruits. In this exciting experiential activation for the upcoming action game from FromSoftware, Inc. (ELDEN RING™, DARK SOULS™), prospective pilots will be able to test their reflexes with a series of challenges and pose with a life-size Armored Core mech.

• TEKKEN 8 – “Fist Meets Fate” in San Diego! Comic-Con attendees will experience a fully immersive TEKKEN installation with artwork, a non-alcoholic beverage station, DJ, cosplayers, temporary tattoos, playable stations, and more. 

At the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina Terrace: 

• DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 – Try out a host of new characters in this acclaimed game, including those who made their debut in the newest Dragon Ball Super: SUPER HERO movie with Gamma 1, Gamma 2, Orange Piccolo, and Gohan (Beast). 

IDW Reveals Packed Signing & Panel Schedule for SDCC 2023

 

Comic-Con International: San Diego is quickly approaching and IDW Publishing has an exciting lineup of booth signings and panels for fans to check out.

In addition to a plethora of phenomenal exclusive variant covers and signed editions at IDW’s booth (#2729), there will also be over a dozen signings featuring brilliant comic creators from gripping original IDW stories, TMNT, Star Trek, and more! Plus, IDW will proudly present five must-attend panels for fans, featuring big announcements, first looks at art, and much more.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 20

Star Trek: Going Bigger and More Boldly Than Ever Before!
12:00pm-1:00pm, Room 28DE

Day of Blood is upon us! Never before has Star Trek been bigger (or bloodier). Join IDW Group Editor Heather Antos and Chris Cantwell, Collin Kelly, and Jackson Lanzing, the writers of the first-ever Star Trek comics event as they give an inside look into this bold crossover. Plus, Marc Guggenheim, Sam Maggs, Malachi Ward, Chirs Sequiera, and Liana Kangas share all the exciting things happening across IDW’s Eisner-nominated line of Star Trek comics.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

IDW Publishing: 2023 and Beyond!
1:30pm-2:30pm, Room 10

Join IDW Publishing's Co-Publishers Mark Doyle and Tara McCrillis along with EIC Jamie S. Rich and Top Shelf’s Chris Staros, as they discuss the exciting new direction of IDW’s future. From fan-favorite series like TMNT, Star Trek, Sonic the Hedgehog, Godzilla, and My Little Ponies, to Top Shelf gems like Cosmoknights, to IDW Originals like Scott Snyder’s Dark Spaces–IDW has something for everyone! Don't miss this chance to hear about the amazing work being done by talents like Snyder, Hannah Templer, Jeremy Lambert, Sam Maggs, Frank Tieri, Scott Bryan Wilson, Che Grayson, and moreI. The future is bright at IDW Publishing, so come join the excitement! 

MATTEL RETURNS TO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2023

Mattel, Inc. announced today its return to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) from July 19 to July 23! The brand’s presence at the epicenter of pop culture will include panels, special guest appearances, product showcases and more at Booths #3029 and #2945. In celebration of fan-favorite properties, activities will spotlight Masters of the Universe, Hot Wheels, Monster High, WWE, , Jurassic Park and more, bringing exclusive experiences directly to fans. 

Kicking off the SDCC celebration on July 10, Mattel Creations will offer special edition drops during their celebrated “12 Days of Fandom” event. The fan-first celebration of all things Mattel will unveil the latest collectibles from a variety of iconic properties. From now until July 16, badged SDCC participants will be able to apply for access to the official Comic-Con 2023 Exclusives Portal to gain access to products at the show as well as the below fan experiences. Fans can stay up to date on all things 12 Days of Fandom at Mattel Creations!

Mattel SDCC Fan Experiences:

• WWE Superstar Meet & Greet 

Thursday, July 20 / 1:15 - 2:15 PM PT (Mattel Booth #3029)

Visit the Mattel booth for a meet and greet with the Superstars of WWE! 

• Hot Wheels Design and Packaging Autograph Signing

Friday, July 21 / 12:30 - 1:30 PM PT (Mattel Booth #3029)

Meet the designers of a newHot Wheels line for a signing and giveaway. . Participants include Chris Colangelo, Kevin Cao, Mike Vasquez,Vic Blankenbaker, and Rich Orlina.

• Monster High Design and Packaging Signing

Friday, July 21 / 2:00 - 3:00 PM PT (Mattel Booth #3029)

To celebrate 13 years of Monster High, come meet Monster High designers as they sign exclusive SDCC Monster High posters! 

• Little People Collector Avatar: The Last Airbender Poster Giveaway

Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22 / 3:30 - 4:00 PM PT  (Mattel Booth #3029)

Little People Collector will be handing out exclusive posters based on the show. During this time, a few lucky fans will receive a poster signed by the creators of the show. 

• UNO Ultimate Foil Card Giveaway

Thursday, July 20 - Saturday, July 22 / 4:30 - 5:00 PM PT (Mattel Booth #3029)

To celebrate the Man of Steel’s 85th anniversary, UNO will giveaway a special-edition UNO Ultimate Superman Foil card at the booth.

Mattel Panels:

• Mattel & WWE Elite Squad Fan Panel

Thursday, July 20 / 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM PT (Room: 6A)

The Mattel WWE Elite Squad defends their title as the Action Figure champions of San Diego Comic Con with all new WWE action figure reveals and WWE Superstar guests. Join hosts Sam Roberts and Johnny Gargano for a star-studded panel featuring the Mattel Design team and Superstars from WWE!

• An Inside Look at Mattel’s Jurassic World Toy Design

Friday, July 21 / 11:00 AM - 12 PM PT (Mattel Booth #3029)

In honor of the 30th anniversary of Jurassic Park, go off script with the Mattel Jurassic World Design Team and zoom in on toy creation. Hear from dinosaur toy designers Greg Murphy, Chandra Hicks, Carlos Rosales, and Chloe Mun and get ready for an action-packed conversation featuring product reveals, ferociously fun trivia, and more! 

• Masters of the Universe (MOTU) Design Panel

Friday, July 21 / 12:30-1:30 PM PT (Room 24ABC)

The Mattel MOTU product and packaging team will reveal an exclusive look into the creative process behind the latest releases and a sneak peek of what's to come in 2024 and beyond. Even better, the first 250 attendees will receive an exclusive “Moaty”lapel pin. By the Power of Grayskull!

Stay up to date with Mattel’s activities at San Diego Comic-Con by following @Mattel on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Hulu Animayhem: Enter The 2nd Dimension at SDCC

As the go-to destination for Adult Animation and Anime content - over 20,000 episodes across both genres - Hulu is thrilled to showcase their commitment to these dedicated fandoms with Hulu Animayhem. Announced earlier this month, Hulu Animayhem is a sub-brand that spotlights Hulu’s robust Adult Animation and Anime library, and highly-anticipated new titles and premieres, which will all show up in a big way at San Diego Comic-Con.  

From July 20 to 23, Hulu will be taking over the Bayfront Parking Lot at SDCC with an immersive Hulu Animayhem experience celebrating Adult Animation from 11:30am-7pm (July 20), 9:30am - 7pm (July 21-22) and 9:30am-5pm (July 23). Hulu is setting themselves apart from the SDCC crowd by using 2D drawing styles and optical illusions to create a 3D activation that feels comically flat and delightfully out-of-whack – just like the Hulu Animayhem shows fans know and love. At the Hulu Animayhem activation, attendees will be transported into an alluring 2D world where they can interact their favorite Adult Animation hits including:

 

• “Solar Opposites”: INSIDE THE WALL (Hulu Original/20th Television Animation)
• ZAP! Yumyulack has done it again. As fans enter the 2nd Dimension, they find themselves shrunken down and tossed into the beloved Wall, in this larger than life experience.
• Season four premieres on August 14, 2023 with 10 episodes, followed by a Valentine’s Day Special coming in 2024.
• “The Great North”: ALANIS BOREALIS (FOX/20th Television Animation)
• Fans will step into the expansive Alaskian landscape to join Judy Tobin as she asks for life advice from her imaginary best friend and famed 90’s singer/songwriter Alanis Morrisette. A projected Alanis constellation will appear in the sky and fans can witness the fun, playful interactions between the characters (and maybe even pick up some tips themselves!). 
• “American Dad”: HALL OF INFINITE ROGERS (FOX/20th Television Animation)
• The CIA’s most wanted alien has endless disguises. As fans continue to make their way through the experience, they get a look into just how infinite Roger’s collection of disguises really is! 
• “Family Guy”: 360 TIME TRAVEL & LIVING ROOM (FOX/20th Television Animation)
• Step on Stewie’s infamous Time Travel Pad and take a trip through the 2nd Dimension with this unique photo opp.
• Guests can also grab a photo on the iconic couch or just sit back and stay awhile as they enjoy the magnitude of Hulu Animayhem content Hulu has to offer.
• “Archer”: WALL OF AGENCY HEROS (FX)
• Playing homage to Archer’s opening credits, fans can step in to join the cast in this iconic photo moment.
• “The Simpsons”: LIVING ROOM (FOX/Disney+/20th Television Animation)
• The iconic living room has landed in front of the giant Hulu Animayhem TV. Guests can grab a photo or sit and stay awhile as they enjoy all the content Hulu has to offer.
• “Bob’s Burgers”: GRAND RE-RE-RE OPENING (FOX/20th Television Animation)
• Fans of Bob’s Burgers won’t be able to resist bellying up to the counter and snapping a pic with their favorite animated family - The Belchers.
• “Futurama”: FUTURAMA HAS LANDED ON HULU (Hulu Original/20th Television Animation)
• Futurama is BACK for a new season and will be debuting as a Hulu Original Monday, July 24! 
• The last piece of the activation will feature an incredible 55 ft replica of HQ, along with a crash-landed Planet Express ship. Inside HQ, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the beloved series with a variety of photo moments and immersive set builds.
  

The Hulu Animayhem activation will be a fantastic opportunity for fans at SDCC to celebrate the world of Adult Animation and immerse themselves in a wide array of Hulu content.

Super7 SDCC 2023 Exclusives & Cobra Global Operations Pop-Up

Super7 will be back at SDCC this year with lots of cool exclusives and always awesome pop-up shop. Visit Super7 at booth #2543 for a variety of exclusives. See picture below:

You'll also want to check the Cobra Global Operations Pop-Up Shop at their Super7 location in San Diego which isn't too far from the convention center. Address and Hours posted below.

Funkoville at SDCC 2023 & Exclusives

Funko Brings the Fun Through All-New ‘Shop’ Experiences and Con Exclusives Across Funko, Funko Games, Loungefly, Mondo and More!!! Funkoville (Booth 5341) will be available for all registered SDCC attendees from July 19 through July 23.

Fans will be able to journey through the streets of “Funkoville” to discover new interactive experiences, brand storefronts and more in the “funnest city in the USA!” Fan-favorite shops,including a donut shop, bowling alley, Loungefly boutique and Mondo gas station will welcome fans and serve as the go-to destination for new and exclusive pop culture collectibles. Funko will also offer fans the coolest Con exclusives from beloved lines on-site and via Funko.com, FunkoGames.com, Loungefly.com, and Mondoshop.com.

A new addition to Funkoville, the Blockbuster Rewind video store, allows fans to time travel to the ‘90s and relive the nostalgic experience of visiting their neighborhood’s local video store as they browse and purchase the company’s new, innovative collectibles based on iconic films. The throwback experience showcases the first collection of the new VHS-themed collectibles in collaboration with Blockbuster.

 

Check out some of their SDCC 2023 Exclusives below:

TITAN ANNOUNCES SDCC EXCLUSIVES!

Titan Entertainment are thrilled to announce our exclusives for San Diego Comic Con 2023, all of which will be available exclusively at Titan Entertainment’s Booth #5537 (first come first served, while stocks last) from Wednesday July 19th to Sunday July 23rd!

SDCC exclusives include Mother Nature Graphic Novel (Show Debut) by Jamie Lee Curtis, Conan The Barbarian #1, Robotech: Rick Hunter #1, Doctor Who: Thirteen Piece TARDIS Enamel Pin Collection, My Hero Academia: Dabi 3” Glow-In-The-Dark Kawaii TITAN Vinyl Figure, The Art and Making of The Boys (Signed by the cast) and lots more. See below for more details.

 

IDW Brings Exclusive Comics & Collections to SDCC 2023

 IDW Publishing is returning to Comic-Con International: San Diego and bringing an exciting variety of exclusives to the show floor! The IDW booth (#2729) will be available to fans exploring the convention’s show floor from July 19-23 and offer more than a dozen variants and signed editions.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES x STRANGER THINGS #1 hits shelves July 12, and fans at SDCC will have exclusive access to renowned illustrator Kyle Lambert’s silver foil paper variant for the thrilling debut issue.

Comic collectors won’t want to miss out on getting an early signed copy of MICHAEL GOLDEN’S MARVEL STORIES ARTIST’S EDITION. Signed by influential comic creator Michael Golden and numbered on a bookplate featuring his astonishing artwork, there will be a very limited amount of copies available.