TOMS Brings the Blind Bag Craze to Your Feet

TOMS is putting a cozy spin on the blind bag phenomenon with the launch of its limited-edition Bear Hug Mystery Drop. Available October 2, the collection transforms the brand’s iconic Alpargata into an irresistibly fuzzy collectible with one catch: pick your size, and the rest is a surprise.

Playing into the thrill of the unknown, shoppers receive a mystery pair sealed inside a Bear Hug blind bag. The women’s collection features four collectible colorways: Toffee Brown, Sahara Brown, Chocolate Brown, and the ultra-rare Egret Cream style with multi-colored embroidered bears. 

Alt-Rock Sibling Duo THE HAUNT Launch New Single “UNTIL I DIE”

Alt-rock sibling duo The Haunt, Anastasia Grace Haunt (vocals) and Maxamillion “Max” Haunt, recently announced their highly anticipated sophomore record, Ghost, due October 30 via Nettwerk. Offering another glimpse into the upcoming record, the duo unveils their latest single, “Until I Die,” a hard-hitting, adrenaline-fueled track, charged with electrifying instrumentation and driven by powerhouse vocals, taking listeners through the highs and lows of cathartic devotion. The release of “Until I Die” follows last month’s “Seasonal Depression,” which showcases The Haunt continuing to expand their sound into heavier, more cinematic territory, revealing another side of Ghost and proving that even their darkest moments can hit with massive emotional force.

NYCC 2026: Fanhome Announces Guests and New Build-Up Models

Fanhome, the leading producer of subscription-based collections, presents a collection of impressive new products set to be unveiled and available for purchase at the 2026 New York City Comic Con, taking place October 8-11th at the Jacob Javitz Center. Not-to-be-missed booth activities and a notable special guest appearance have also been announced. 

Catch Fanhome during New York Comic Con at Booth #1445.

New 4K Restoration of Bong Joon Ho’s THE HOST

20 years after becoming a worldwide sensation, Bong Joon Ho’s acclaimed creature-feature THE HOST returns to theaters in a stunning new 4K restoration, featuring an exclusive conversation with the Oscar®-winning filmmaker.

Both thrill ride and poignant human drama, THE HOST combined state-of-the-art special effects with a gripping story, brought to life through a creative partnership between Weta Workshop (King Kong, The Lord of the Rings) and The Orphanage (Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Sin City).

NYCC 2026: Mad Cave Studios Exclusives

New and returning convention exclusive covers to some of Mad Cave’s hottest titles, only at Booth #4457 during New York Comic Con 2026!

​Mad Cave Studios presents a new line of limited convention exclusives for New York Comic Con 2026 at Booth #4457, while offering another chance to snag exclusives from San Diego Comic Con 2026 while supplies last.

NYCC 2026: The Tenacious Collective & Exclusives in Booth 1771

Benny Kline and Tenacious Toys are celebrating their 17th year exhibiting at New York Comic Con! Each year at NYCC, Benny assembles the Tenacious Collective, a giant booth jam-packed with a select group of creators, artists, brands, and IP holders. 

Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday with a Limited Edition Labyrinth Mask

Bit Bot is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Jim Henson’s 1986 fantasy classic Labyrinth with an all-new, limited-edition Ludo Latex Mask. Hot on the heels of the limited edition Chamberlain Skeksis Mask from The Dark Crystal, Bit Bot is continuing its line of Jim Henson collectibles by paying a tribute to one of Labyrinth’s most memorable characters, the mask recreates Ludo’s unmistakable appearance. Perfect for cosplayers and collectors alike, Bit Bot’s Ludo Mask is expected to release this fall, just in time for Halloween and as part of the film’s 40th anniversary.

DC’s CLAYFACE Final Trailer

DC Studios’ “Clayface” is a horror thriller from director James Watkins, starring Tom Rhys Harries in the title role of the cult favorite villain from Gotham’s Rogues’ Gallery.

Matt Hagen’s meteoric rise from Gotham street kid to Hollywood leading man is tragically cut short when a local crime boss’s actions leave him horribly disfigured. Abandoned by his team and with nothing left, Matt seeks out a cutting-edge treatment that miraculously returns him to his former self… but also unexpectedly affects his grip on reality, spiraling him down a destructive path of all-consuming revenge.

NYCC 2026: THE COLONY by GUERS @ Booth 1771

GUERS Debuts THE COLONY: 100 Hand-Cast Resin Beavers, Dropping Oct 10 and On Display at NYCC

Montreal-based independent artist Zine launches GUERS, an art toy brand, with the debut drop THE COLONY: an 11" hand-cast, hand-painted resin figure in two editions, Mocha and Obsidian, limited to 50 numbered pieces each.

GUERS is built around a single mascot, a rounded cartoon beaver with white gloves, instead of a new character every release. Future drops will keep building on the same character, including new poses and a secret rare chase. The beaver is a builder by nature, constantly shaping its own environment, which fits a first release made entirely from scratch.

SECRET IDENTITY Author Teams with Popular Podcaster for THE FORGOTTEN FIVE

Los Angeles Times Book Prize winning writer Alex Segura (Secret Identity) and acclaimed writer and Best Issue Ever podcaster Sara Century will team up with fan-favorite artists Pat Kennedy (Archie) and Dean Kotz (Rocketeer) for a fresh new spin on superheroes in the upcoming The Forgotten Five. This all-new, ongoing series was first announced in an exclusive scoop at CBR last week and is set to launch this December from Image Comics.

"The Forgotten Five is a potent blend of all the kinds of comics and adventures Sara, Pat, Dean, and I loved growing up—with a decidedly modern twist,” said Segura. “The kind of long-running series with simmering subplots, outcast teen angst, and terrifying powers that we were addicted to as readers ourselves. If the New Mutants were an indie comic, you'd have The Forgotten Five."

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Celebrates Grand Opening

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened its doors to the public today, welcoming a sold-out crowd to its galleries, its park and gardens, and its landmark building in Los Angeles's Exposition Park. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Museum is the first institution dedicated to the tradition of visual storytelling—tracing its history across cultures and centuries, from prehistoric cave paintings to illustration, comics, cinema, and murals.

Adventure Time & Regular Show's Complete Series Collections Arrive on Blu-ray

For the first time, fans can relive the adventures of beloved best friend duos, Finn and Jake and Mordecai and Rigby, when Adventure Time: The Complete Series and Regular Show: The Complete Series arrive on Blu-ray™ on October 20, 2026, from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. The complete collection brings together hundreds of episodes packed with comedy, adventure, iconic characters, and bonus content. Pre-order your copy today! 

NYCC 2026: Skybound Entertainment Announces Panels and Events Lineup

Skybound Entertainment, the creator-first studio behind global franchises including Invincible, The Walking Dead, Impact Winter, and Stillwater, is bringing a powerhouse lineup of panels to this year’s New York Comic Con, running from October 8-11.

Skybound Comics: Vision for the Future will bring together some of the industry’s most exciting creators for the world-premiere reveal of an ALL-NEW slate of Skybound comics, offering fans an exclusive look at what’s next for the company’s award-winning publishing division with surprising creators and more.

Hulu Unveils Chilling Trailer for New Documentary CLOWN PANIC

When children in a small South Carolina community report seeing clowns hiding in the woods in 2016, few believe them. But as sightings spread across the country, panic escalates into school lockdowns, police investigations. and a nationwide media frenzy. Featuring chilling archive footage, viral internet videos and revealing interviews with witnesses, law enforcement, clowns and cultural commentators, "Clown Panic" examines the collision of fear, social media and modern America at a moment of deep national anxiety. Darkly funny, unsettling and unexpectedly emotional, the film uncovers how a bizarre urban legend spiraled into a global moral panic that has echoes that resonate today. 

“Clown Panic” is directed by Ed Perkins and produced by Lightbox’s Jonathan Chinn and Simon Chinn. Suzanne Lavery serves as Executive Producer. 

VIZ MEDIA AND JAPAN SOCIETY Host Screening of HIRAYASUMI in NYC

VIZ Media and Japan Society will host the first-ever public screening of Hirayasumi Episode 1 on October 7 in New York City, offering fans the first look at the highly anticipated anime ahead of its 2027 launch. The one-night event will also feature composer Kaori Sawada, producer Junichi Katsutani, and VIZ Media’s Godswill Ugwa for a special discussion on bringing the acclaimed manga to the screen.

Serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2021, Hirayasumi has become an international critical success, with more than 1.7 million copies in circulation worldwide across ten volumes. The acclaimed series is the recipient of the 71st Shogakukan Manga Award and was named Best Serial Comic at Lucca Comics & Games 2024. Now, ahead of the anime’s 2027 launch, New York fans will get the first look at its next chapter.