SDCC 2026: SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE: The Comic-Con Panel Recap

On Friday, July 24, Amazon MGM Studios skipped ludicrous speed and went straight to plaid in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con as the cast and filmmakers of SPACEBALLS: THE NEW ONE sat down for a galactic panel. Following a heartfelt and hilarious video message from the legendary Mel Brooks, moderator Kevin Smith welcomed stars Daphne Zuniga, Keke Palmer, Lewis Pullman, Josh Gad, director Josh Greenbaum, and screenwriters Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit to the stage. 

SDCC 2026: Hasbro Presents Blockbuster Lineup

Hasbro, a leading games, IP, and toy company, today announced an action-packed lineup of products, panels, and fan-first experiences for San Diego Comic-Con. At Booth #3213, fans can explore an unmatched portfolio of iconic Hasbro brands including Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, My Little Pony, G.I. Joe, and Power Rangers—alongside premier collaboration brands like Star Wars™ and Marvel from Disney Consumer Products, KPop Demon Hunters from Netflix, The Legend of Zelda from Nintendo, Ghostbusters from Sony, Beyblade X from ADK Emotions NY Inc. and T-Licensing Inc., and many more.

SDCC 2026: IMAGE COMICS Panels, Exclusives & More

Image Comics is pleased to return to San Diego this year for Comic-Con on Wednesday, July 22 through Sunday, July 26 at booth #1915.

Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to www.imagecomics.com for the most up-to-date information.

LIMITED* MERCHANDISE, ASHCANS & CONVENTION VARIANTS SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1915):
*Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

SDCC 2026: 247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP

247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP is heading to San Diego Comic-Con International (July 23-26), at Booth #1837, with convention-exclusive comics, creator signings, collectible trading cards, retailer-only offerings, and a slate of panels celebrating the stories and creators shaping the publisher's growing lineup.

Fans can get an early look at upcoming releases, pick up exclusive editions of Evermind, Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals, and NEWMEN, participate in a convention-wide “Collectible Card Chase”, and unlock an exclusive comic available only through the SDCC experience!

Here's a closer look at the exclusives, collectibles, and special offerings available during San Diego Comic-Con 2026:

NYCC 2025: Mortal Kombat II Promises Brutal Fights, Bigger Stakes, and Karl Urban Swagger

 By Mike Stencel

BEWARE! SPOILERS AHEAD! 

Fans stepping onto the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con didn’t just get a sneak peek at Mortal Kombat II, they were immediately transformed into Johnny Cage, as each attendee was given a pair of signature sunglasses that matches the hero’s snarky and overly-confident character. It was one of the coolest giveaways of the weekend and it set the tone for a panel that delivered knockout reveals, heartfelt cast moments, and one seriously wild exclusive clip.

The panel was led by none other than Ed Boon, the legendary co-creator of the Mortal Kombat video game series, who brought both nostalgia and energy, trading stories with the cast and crew, while teasing the audience with potential spoilers for the upcoming film.

NYCC 2025: Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Team Reflect on Season 3 Finale & What’s Next

 by Mike Stencel

As The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon heads toward its Season 3 finale this Sunday, October 19, on AMC, fans can expect both closure and more questions left unanswered. Speaking during a packed press conference at this year’s New York Comic Con, series star Norman Reedus joined executive producers Scott M. Gimple, Greg Nicotero, and David Zabel to reflect on the show’s current seven-episode season and offer a glimpse into the fourth and final chapter of Daryl’s journey through post-apocalyptic Europe.

AMC recently confirmed that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon will return for a fourth and final season, bringing to a close one of the most visually and emotionally ambitious entries in the Walking Dead universe. But before that curtain falls, this weekend’s finale promises to deliver both resolution and revelation.

NYCC 2025: McFarlane Toys Channels 90s Power and Modern Craft

 By Mike Stencel 

Todd McFarlane never misses an opportunity to remind fans why he’s one of the biggest names in toys and comics. At this year’s McFarlane Toys Panel, the legendary creator delivered a perfect blend of 1990s nostalgia and forward-thinking design; a celebration of art, action, and attitude.

NYCC 2025: Prime Video Debuts Invincible Season Four Teaser Trailer

Today, Prime Video debuted the fan favorite Burger Mart-inspired teaser trailer for Season Four of Invincible at the packed New York Comic Con panel with over 4,500 enthusiastic fans in attendance. Voice cast members Steven Yeun, Gillian Jacobs, and co-creator, executive producer, and co-showrunner Robert Kirkman revealed the highly anticipated teaser trailer, which announced the critically acclaimed adult-animated superhero series co-produced by Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, will return in March 2026.

NYCC 2025: Nacelle Panel Reveals the Future of Star Trek Collectibles

The Nacelle Company, the pop culture powerhouse behind reimagined classic pop culture franchises, officially launched pre-sales for Wave Two of its acclaimed Star Trek™ 1/10 scale action figure line during a panel presentation at New York Comic Con. Previously announced at WonderCon 2025, Wave Two features ten fan-favorite characters including James T. Kirk (Generations), Kathryn Janeway (“Year of Hell” Edition), Nog (“Favor the Bold” Edition), T’Pol, Valeris, Romulan Commander, Carol Marcus, Bem, Worf (Generations Sailor Edition), and Geordi La Forge (Generations Sailor Edition).

NYCC 2025: THE RUNNING MAN Panel Unveils New Poster

And word of a new trailer this Monday! Edgar Wright's re-imagining of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger action bonanza took the stage with star power and all the scifi goodness a crowd at New York Comic Con could ask for. 

In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

NYCC 2025: Mondo Panel Reveals TMNT, X-Men, Ghostbusters & More

 By Mike Stencel

Mondo Toys made a big splash with the debut of its all-new 1:6 scale Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line, reimagining the heroes in a darker, grittier universe that blends Elseworlds-style storytelling with premium collectible craftsmanship. Each figure features interchangeable accessories, swappable body parts, and a striking balance of realism and nostalgia. Mondo’s creative team described the series as part of a new storytelling and world-building initiative, set in a re-envisioned TMNT universe where the Turtles face off against Shredder, Krang, and Mouser in a gritty cityscape.

NYCC 2025: Hasbro Panel Unleashes New Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Ghostbusters

By Mike Stencel

Hasbro’s brand marketing and design teams stormed into New York Comic Con with an action-packed showcase celebrating some of the most beloved toy lines in pop culture. The panel gave fans a first look at upcoming releases from Transformers, G.I. Joe Classified Series, and The Real Ghostbusters, highlighting Hasbro’s ongoing mission to blend nostalgia with next-generation design.

Transformers: Studio Series and Beyond

Transformers fans were treated to new details from the Studio Series line, including preorder timing for several recently revealed figures. The Hasbro team teased how upcoming releases will continue to expand the cinematic universe of Transformers toys — delivering screen-accurate sculpts and premium articulation that collectors crave.

NYCC 2025: Wayne Brady - Live Improv, Book Signing & “Young, Gifted & Whack” Panel

Wayne Brady is bringing his multi-hyphenate talents to New York Comic Con 2025 with a full weekend of events, from a book signing to a musical improv spectacle to a culture-shifting panel on Black creativity and fandoms. It is going to be epic.

AUTOGRAPH SIGNING with Maurice Broaddus

Friday, October 10 | 1:00–2:00 PM | Hall 1A: Author Signing Tables

Wayne Brady and acclaimed author Maurice Broaddus sign The End of the World As We Know It, a new short story anthology set in Stephen King’s The Stand, featuring their new untold tale of Mother Abagail.

NYCC 2025: Joseph P. Illidge Brings Illuminous and More to Comic Con

With a career built on intention, legacy, and forward-looking storytelling, Joseph P. Illidge heads to New York Comic Con 2025 as a driving presence all weekend—meeting with peers, connecting with press, attending marquee events like The ICv2 Insider Talks: The New World of Comics on Thursday, October 9, and The Harvey Awards on Friday October 10, and engaging in conversations that extend beyond the convention floor. At the center of his spotlight are Bloodletter, two high-profile Kickstarter projects, and his ongoing mission of Illuminous.

Illidge is the co-writer of Bloodletter, alongside Tim Seeley (Revival, Hack/Slash) and artist Christian Rosado (Vampirella, Skull and Bones: Savage Storm), a supernatural thriller in the Spawn Universe from Image Comics and Todd McFarlane Productions. Expanding Spawn’s world with espionage, mythology, and blood-soaked secrets, the series reaches its climax on October 15 with Bloodletter #5, the explosive finale that delivers the ultimate confrontation with Al Simmons and leaves the Spawn Universe forever changed.

NYCC 2025: Overpower Rising at Comic Con

Lazarus Rising Games (LRG) continues its 2025 showcase tour of the surging collectible card game OverPower with a spotlight panel and highly interactive booth at New York Comic Con over the October 9-12 weekend in the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Entitled “OverPower Rising: Bringing Skybound, Top Cow & Edgar Rice Burroughs to CCGs!,” the panel will take place on Friday, October 10 from 2:45-3:15pm on the Community Stage of Hall 1E. Attendees will get an inside look at the current evolution of the popular CCG of the 1990s and 2000s, driven by a small group of players of the original game who bonded together to purchase the company and reinvigorate the game. Today, they are currently producing new sets that include hot pop culture IPs like Skybound (e.g. The Walking Dead, Invincible), Top Cow (e.g. The Darkness, Witchblade, Cyberforce) and Edgar Rice Burroughs (e.g. Tarzan, John Carter), and utilizing the stellar artistry of comics superstars including Phillip Tan, Marc Silvestri, Joe Jusko, Jae Lee, Adam Kubert, Casey Parsons, Jon Lam, Ito and more.

NYCC 2025: Manga Mavericks Books Heads To Comic Con

Manga Mavericks LLC, a new manga publisher serving North America, heads to New York Comic Con and announces panel information and a host of titles to be sold at the convention. The 2025 New York Comic Con takes place October 9-12, at the Javits Convention Center.  Manga Mavericks Books will be located in Booth #2242.

NYCC 2025: Supernatural Thriller MALA Takes Center Stage

Psychological thriller Mala makes its public debut with a spotlight panel at New York Comic Con – the first-ever Indian-themed panel in NYCC history – on Saturday, October 11 from 11:00am-12:00pm in Room 409 of the Javits Center. The Indian mother-daughter producing team of Indigo and Nisha Sabharwal headline the panel of cast and filmmakers, which will include a revealing discussion of the indie frightener, the first film clips to be exhibited in public, and exclusive giveaway items to all fans attending the panel.

NYCC 2025: AMC Networks Returns to New York Comic Con

AMC Networks announced today its lineup at this year’s New York Comic Con, including panels for fan-favorite series in Anne Rice’s Immortal Universe, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, and a celebration of Shudder’s 10th Anniversary. Fans will get an exclusive first-look at scenes and teasers from Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order, premiering October 26, Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat, debuting next year, and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which is currently airing Sundays, all on AMC and AMC+. Additionally, attendees will celebrate Shudder’s 10th Anniversary with two exclusive panels featuring new and upcoming Shudder films and series. 

NYCC 2025: Mad Cave Studios at New York Comic Con

Mad Cave Studios returns to New York Comic Con 2025, running October 9-12 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, with a packed lineup of convention exclusives, creator signings, and panels—alongside fresh programming and surprises from its Maverick, Papercutz, and Nakama Press imprints, too!

NYCC 2025: Prime Video Announces Comic Con Programming

Prime Video announced panels for this year’s New York Comic Con for fan favorite titles Cross, Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, Critical Role’s The Legend of Vox Machina, and the highly anticipated new series, The Mighty Nein, and the upcoming family-friendly animated series BAT-FAM. The panels will feature cast and creatives as they dive into the exciting details and answer burning questions about their upcoming series, along with sharing breaking news and exclusive content.