DREAD THE HALL H at SDCC

 

Con-goers, grab your badges; DREAD THE HALL H is back! The beloved annual spin-off of the best-selling Dread the Halls returns with 48 pages of convention horror, satire, and glorious chaos from Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer Jordan Hart (Ripple Effects) and Syzygy Publishing founder Chris Ryall (Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis), arriving in comic shops July 22, 2026, from Image/Syzygy. Featuring interior art by Luana Vecchio, C.P. Wilson III, Marianna Ignazzi, and Tom Williams, the oversized one-shot transforms convention spectacle into something far stranger. From collectors pushed past the brink to fandom spiraling into obsession, every story captures the excitement, anxiety, and beautiful absurdity of convention culture as the show floor slowly comes apart. Collectors will also find plenty to hunt down with a stacked lineup of covers by Maria The Wolf, Luana Vecchio, and Jordan Hart, alongside a 1:10 sketch photo variant by Tony Fleecs and a 1:20 variant by Zach Howard, who incorporates all seven of Hall of Fame editor Carmine Infantino's legendary "7 Things Guaranteed to Sell a Comic"—gorillas, motorcycles, dinosaurs, cities on fire, purple skies, time rifts, and "cryin' and dyin'"—into one wonderfully over-the-top convention keepsake.

Sebastian Bach to appear at "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Concert"

 

Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro are pleased to announce that the legendary Sebastian Bach will participate in the THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert. The concert is a special live event taking place Thursday, July 23, at The House of Blues San Diego during Comic-Con week. The show is part of Hasbro’s “Apology Tour,” a playful, year-long campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE and acknowledging the moment fans still haven’t quite recovered from.

Icon Heroes to Host Flip-or Creator and Toy Reviewer, Mad Hatter at SDCC 2026

 

Icon Heroes is excited to welcome Mad Hatter, creator of the independent designer toy Flip-or and popular toy reviewer, to Booth 4344 during San Diego Comic-Con 2026 for a special signing event.

SHABOOZEY MAKES HIS SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON DEBUT WITH THE OUTLAW CHERIE LEE

 

GRAMMY®-winning, record-breaking singer-songwriter Shaboozey is headed to San Diego Comic-Con to celebrate the arrival of his debut comic book, The Outlaw Cherie Lee, the first issue in a three-part western series from Range Comics (the comic and graphic novel imprint of Range Literary Publishing, the publishing division of Range Media Partners), that expands the story of his highly anticipated new album of the same name, releasing July 31, 2026. The comic's official publication date is August 18, 2026, but Comic-Con attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to get their hands on it before its public release.

Shaboozey will exclusively appear for a special live episode of Get Rec'd With Straw Hat Goofy, hosted by 2026 TIME100 Digital Creator JuJu Green, for a conversation about the comic, the new album, and offer a look at the new trailer narrated by Jamie Foxx. 

SIDESHOW & HOT TOYS RETURN TO SDCC IN 2026

Sideshow and Hot Toys return to San Diego Comic-Con with an all-new booth (#2401) inspired by the true spirit of Comic-Con: celebrating our fandoms, together!

From longtime collectors to first-time attendees, fans will find a newly redesigned home away from home, welcoming them to connect, explore, and experience the characters they love. There will be hundreds of products on display, including new reveals by the very best creative studios from around the world, including Sideshow, Hot Toys, Premium Collectibles Studio (PCS), Insight Editions, Prime 1 Studio, PureArts, Infinite Statue X Kaustic Plastic, Infinity Studio, Jimei Palace X Cosmic Creations, Asmus Collectible Toys, and more!

Visit Sideshow's COMIC-CON LANDING PAGE for all the latest information as it's revealed — updating daily throughout SDCC! 

Grave Seasons from Blumhouse Games and Perfect Garbage at SDCC 2026

 

Blumhouse Games and Perfect Garbage will have Grave Seasons during San Diego Comic Con at the Alienware Gaming Lounge inside the Marriott Marquis on the second floor and will give gamers their first chance to play this game.

Grave Seasons is a charming pixelated farming and town simulation game where, amidst all the relationship building and crop harvesting, players must figure out which of the townsfolk is a supernatural serial killer. With secrets to uncover and a murderer to outsmart, players may just be able to save the next potential victim. Grave Seasons will arrive on Steam and all major consoles when it launches (launch date to be announced).  

More Details for Adult Swim on the Green SDCC 2026

ADULT SWIM TAKES OVER SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH STAR-STUDDED PANELS, EXCLUSIVE REVEALS AND BRAND NEW RICK AND MORTY IMMERSIVE RIDE 

With appearances from the stars and creators behind My Adventures with Superman, President Curtis, Common Side Effects and Rick and Morty, Adult Swim’s Comic-Con lineup also includes nightly events at Adult Swim on the Green, giveaways and immersive fan experiences.

 

Adult Swim is bringing its signature mix of humor, creativity and controlled chaos to San Diego Comic-Con with exclusive conversations, unforgettable fan experiences, and one-of-a-kind activations. Across four days of programming and events, fans will have multiple opportunities to connect with the shows, talent and offbeat experiences that make Adult Swim unlike anything else. 

“Comic-Con is one of our favorite opportunities to get out from behind the screen and spend time with the people who make these shows possible: the fans,” said Adult Swim President Michael Ouweleen. “We’ve got great talent, great shows and an alarming number of things for attendees to climb on, play with and become emotionally attached to. Honestly, we’ve created the kind of weekend we’d want to attend ourselves.” 

Bioworld's Heroes & Villains Reveals Exclusive San Diego Comic-Con Experience with New Star Wars Merch and Marvel Booth Featuring Comic-Inspired Apparel

Heroes & Villains, the premiere collector-forward lifestyle brand from global pop culture merchandiser Bioworld Merchandising, is celebrating fandom in style this year at San Diego Comic-Con. Fans will have access to their favorite franchises with officially licensed products from the iconic Marvel and Star Wars pop culture juggernauts. 

Hasbro and Nintendo Announce "Legend of Zelda" Toy Collaboration

 

Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, today announced a new licensing partnership with Nintendo to create products based on the popular Legend of Zelda franchise. This multi-year collaboration is set to begin in 2027, starting with the first reveals of three 6" scale figures at San Diego Comic Con (July 23-26, 2026). 

“For decades, The Legend of Zelda franchise has captivated fans through its deep lore, unforgettable characters and enduring sense of discovery,” said Billy Lagor, President Toys and Board Games at Hasbro. “By combining Nintendo’s iconic storytelling with Hasbro’s leadership in action and role-play, we’re delivering toys that invite fans to play, explore and forge their own epic adventures.” 

Ever since its first title, released in the US in 1987, the Legend of Zelda series has mixed exploration and discovery with action and adventure. Link and Zelda’s eternal battle against Ganondorf forms the centerpiece of these epic tales from the world of Hyrule. 

We'll definitely be checking out the first reveals during SDCC! Stay tuned to our IG.  

DISNEY ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES COMING TO THE LARGEST SHOW FLOOR EVER AT D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

 

DISNEY ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES COMING TO THE LARGEST SHOW FLOOR EVER AT D23: THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT

Disney Princess concert taking place during D23 Day at Disneyland Resort announced as a kickoff to the weekend and World Princess Week.

The expanded show floor will play host to all the worlds of Disney, with immersive walkthrough locations, interactive experiences, first-look moments, and the return of Talent Central. 

Wētā Workshop returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2026

From left: Wētā Workshop’s Lisa Birchall, Richard Taylor and Lottie the dog

Wētā Workshop, the multi-Academy Award-winning creative studio, is set to make an impact at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026, taking place 23–26 July at the San Diego Convention Center. Fans and collectors can find Wētā Workshop at Booth #3613, where an extraordinary line-up of talent, exclusive product reveals and fan activations await.

Oni Press Reveals Exclusive Variants, Merch & Giveaways for San Diego Comic-Con

SDCC 2026: Oni Press Reveals Exclusive Variants, Merch & Giveaways for San Diego Comic-Con! ​ You’ve Seen the FORT PSYCHO COMIC IN A CAN … Now Get Ready for Even More Explosive Exclusives for ARCHIE IN HELL #1, SUPER MONDO MEGA MUTTS #1, MIND MGMT NEW & IMPROVED #1, and Much, Much More!  Plus: Limited Quantities of SCOTT PILGRIM & THE INFINITE SADNESS 20th Anniversary Merch Debuting First in San Diego – Only at Booth #1829

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's Annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party Returns This July

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), with support from Marquee sponsors Mad Cave Studios and Ignition Press, and Gold tier sponsor GlobalComix, and and Silver tier sponsors Kickstarter, and CGC, will once again welcome the comics community to its Annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 12 AM, at The Westgate Hotel (1055 Second Ave., San Diego, CA). The annual fundraiser brings together creators, publishers, retailers, media, and fans for an evening celebrating comics while raising critical funds to defend the freedom to read.

Stan Lee: The Final Chapter to Hold Exclusive Screening at Comic-Con International: San Diego

 

Comic-Con San Diego attendees will have the opportunity to experience an exclusive screening of the highly anticipated documentary Stan Lee: The Final Chapter on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 8:15 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. in Room 6DE.

NEON’S “HOPE” BUZZES INTO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WITH A SPECIAL PANEL WITH KOREAN ACTION MAESTRO NA HONG-JIN

 

Celebrated South Korean director Na Hong-Jin is set to make his San Diego Comic Con debut with a panel celebrating his latest film “Hope” which premiered in competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival and will be released by Neon in the US this Summer. The special panel will feature an exclusive introduction from Korean breakout star Hoyeon (Squid Game) and an in-depth conversation with director Na Hong-Jin. Attendees will also get an exclusive look at never before seen footage from the film.