SDCC 2026: The Terminator Sets Its Sights on Riverdale High

The crossover no one saw coming is here! Archie and the gang have crossed paths with so many icons over their 85 years of history, while The Terminator has set its sights on all manner of victims. This fun-filled mashup is coming in hot for fans starting this October with the historic first meeting of pop culture powerhouses. Who will survive to tell the tale?

Writer Rory McConville continues his critically acclaimed tales of The Terminator here in unexpected fashion, following his series The Terminator: Metal. The star scribe of Spawn and Red Sonja brings the eye for action and science fiction twists to this fabled meeting.

Morrison Hotel Gallery Celebrates 60yrs of Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart"

Sixty years after Janis Joplin first electrified audiences with Big Brother & The Holding Company at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom on June 10, 1966, Morrison Hotel Gallery proudly presents Piece of My Heart, a landmark retrospective celebrating one of the most influential artists in music history.

Opening August 6 in West Hollywood and August 20 in New York City, the exhibition features an extraordinary collection of rare and iconic photography chronicling Joplin's remarkable career, including previously unreleased photographs from the Janis Joplin Estate Archive, available exclusively through Morrison Hotel Gallery.

MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments on September 9 & 13

More than 30 years after Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie first hit the big screen, the beloved cult comedy series returns to theaters this fall with an all-new cinematic event, in partnership with RiffTrax, Radial Entertainment and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of theatrical content to partners worldwide. Featuring the first public screening of a brand-new episode riffing the 1966 monster movie Sting of Death, MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments arrives in theaters nationwide for two nights only on Wednesday, September 9 and Sunday, September 13.

Join Mike Nelson and his robot friends Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo back in space, riffing cheesy movies on the Satellite of Love.

Blood Strike × Attack on Titan Launches

Developer and publisher NetEase Games is thrilled to announce the Blood Strike × Attack on Titan collaboration event, live from August 1 through August 31. Headlined by an all-new Human vs Titan Battle Royale mode, players can wield Vertical maneuvering equipment, transform into Titans, battle roaming NPC Titans, and unlock a massive collection of exclusive collaboration skins, weapons, and rewards inspired by one of the world's most iconic anime franchises.

A Creeptastic Monster High Michael Myers Doll is Coming

The season of scares is around the corner, so we’re paying homage to one of the most infamous horror villains in history with a truly extraordin-eerie look inspired by 1981’s Halloween II. Residents of Haddonfield, lock your doors. This slasher is armed with more than just a killer look. Michael Myers’s Monster High makeover is a nod to his hospital showdown with Laurie, complete with a red glitter-spattered jumpsuit and tons of spine-chilling Easter egg accessories fans of the film will find totally to die for. 

THE CREEP TAPES SEASON 3 on Shudder September 15

The highly anticipated third season of The Creep Tapes, from writers and executive producers Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice, will debut with a two-episode premiere Tuesday, September 15, exclusively on Shudder, the #1 streaming service for horror fans, and AMC+. The six-episode season of the cult-favorite CREEP franchise features guest stars including Kate Siegel (Carrie), Nic Hamilton (IT), Elliott Fulham (Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3) and Duplass’ daughter, Ora Duplass (Coven Academy), who will star in a throwback episode.

Melodic Punk Caitlin Starr Shares "Pass Me By"

NYC native melodic punk rocker Caitlin Starr announces her fiery sophomore EP SPEED SAVES, out October 9 via G-Foil Records. In just five songs, the guitarist and singer-songwriter captures a conflicted, high-velocity chapter in her life, the rush that feels like salvation and the inevitable collisions that follow. Her new single "Pass Me By", which watches life barrel by with its crunchy guitars and anthemic pop punk hooks, wrapped around a grungy yet wistful new music video.

Expanded, Remastered WYTCHES, VOL. 1: PLEDGED EDITION

The wildly successful Wytches, Vol. 1 by The New York Times bestselling writer Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman) and critically acclaimed artist Jock (Batman, The Losers) will be expanded and remastered in the upcoming Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition trade paperback slated to hit shelves this Fall from Image Comics ahead of the forthcoming Amazon/MGM Studios adaptation.

This new Wytches, Vol. 1: Pledged Edition will collect Wytches #1-6, Wytches: Bad Egg Halloween Special, material from issue #7 of the Image! anthology, and feature a significant portion recolored to match the upcoming animated TV series.

Hasbro Marvel DOOMSDAY Titans and Action Verse *UPDATED*

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 did not disappoint with the reveal of an entire wave of DOOMSDAY Marvel Legends, including Cyclops, Captain America, Gambit, Shang-Chi, Thor, and Doctor Doom, himself!! The wave is expected to hit November of 2026. Also dropping during the show were the Avengers DOOMSDAY LEGO sets, which include a Doom Bust, The Avengers Quinjet, and the New Avengers Tower. Now we'll take a look at the lower-priced point stuff for the kids to wage multi-dimensional war with!! When last we visited these lines HERE, it was the first time seeing old friends in a new adventure, so just being exposed to their new looks...and the X-Men alongside the Fantastic Four and Avengers..was enough to have any Marvel fan grinning til their face hurt! Let's get some more of that fun back today...

SDCC 2026: JAY AND SILENT BOB'S JOINT VENTURE Coming from Nitrate Games

Independent video game company Nitrate Games enters the realm of digital publishing and niche IP development with the announcement of Jay and Silent Bob’s Joint Venture, an adult cozy farm sim that offers fans an opportunity to engage with and play as filmmaker Kevin Smith’s beloved cult classic characters within the digital realm. The announcement was made during Smith’s annual Saturday night Hall H panel at Comic-Con International in San Diego.

New Post-Apocalyptic Mystery SHADOWS BENEATH THE RUINS

Author Kim A. Pierce, writing as Jake B. Cage, returns with a tale of buried secrets, fractured alliances, and a killer who strikes from the shadows

Kim A. Pierce, writing under the pen name Jake B. Cage, has released Shadows Beneath the Ruins, the fourth book in The Enclave Mystery Series. The new title is now available on Amazon, with a fifth installment in the series planned.

Set in a world seized by a rogue AI called CASCADE, Shadows Beneath the Ruins follows a band of survivors searching for answers in the ruins of the old world. The tragedy at Edendale still casts a long shadow, and young hacker Echo remains haunted by the attack on his friend and co-worker, Black Condor. As ex-Marine Raider Goldie searches for a missing woman who may know more about CASCADE’s creators than she admits, scavengers attack and old secrets surface — hidden enclaves, vengeful alliances, and a murder that remains unsolved. It is a post-apocalyptic mystery with no zombies, just human shadows and hard-won trust.

Vans Warped Tour Announces Return To Long Beach CA In 2027

Vans Warped Tour, one of the most iconic, successful, and longest-running music festivals in history, is set to return to Long Beach in 2027. Organizers have announced that the festival will take place July 24 - 25, 2027, bringing Vans Warped Tour back to Southern California for another unforgettable weekend of live music, skate culture, and community at the Shoreline Waterfront. For just $5 down to secure your spot, tickets will be available this Friday, July 31, at 12 p.m. PT. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.vanswarpedtour.com/tickets.

SDCC 2026: BUDDY Takes Over Comic-Con

HUGS? CHECK.

DANCE MOVES? CHECK.

MAKING NEW FRIENDS? DOUBLE CHECK. 🕺😂

BUDDY took over San Diego Comic-Con this weekend with special “Breakfast with Buddy” screenings, dance parades, red carpet appearances, a Comic-Con panel and lots of free hugs.

Remember BUDDY—the bright orange unicorn and star of that classic childrens' television show who brought joy and life lessons into your living room?

Inside the colorful world of "It's Buddy!", a group of children spend their days singing, dancing, and helping Buddy spread happiness. But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world.

SDCC 2026: Prime Video's BLADE RUNNER 2099 Teaser

At the iconic Hall H panel in front of more than 6,500 fans, Prime Video brought Blade Runner 2099 stars Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, alongside showrunner Silka Luisa and executive producers Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson to the stage for a compelling conversation. All eight episodes will premiere on November 25, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

In Los Angeles 2099, Olwen, a veteran Blade Runner days from dying, partners with a mysterious new recruit, Cora, to investigate a widening conspiracy that stretches back to the city’s darkest original sins.

SDCC 2026: Mad Cave Studios and King Features Resurrect RIP KIRBY

Following a first look during San Diego Comic-Con, Mad Cave Studios, in partnership with King Features, a unit of Hearst and home to some of the world’s most popular entertainment characters, unveils the return of RIP KIRBY. One of the most influential detectives in comics history, Rip Kirby will star in an all-new series that honors the sharp wit, sophistication, and timeless appeal that made the character a legend.

Written by two-time Eisner Award nominee Christopher Sebela (High Crimes, Dead Letters), illustrated by Tango (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Archie Horror), colored by KJ Diaz, and lettered by Jeff Eckleberry, Rip Kirby delivers a fresh mystery built on one of comics' most enduring foundations.