Do you have a badge? If so, you can finally start to be excited about these kinds of announcements! And if you don’t – well, we still expect someone to ask, “When is Open Registration? I’ll care then” in the comments.

The Toucan Blog has shared the next round of Special Guests headed to SDCC 2017:

• Melanie Gillman • Cartoonist, As the Crow Flies, Stage Dreams
• Nathan Hale • Cartoonist, Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series
• Paul Levitz • Writer, editor, publisher, 75 Years of DC Comics: The Art Of Modern Myth-Making
• Sonny Liew • Writer, artist: The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye; artist, Doctor Fate

Special guests typically receive a special “Spotlight” panel during the convention, so attendees have a chance to hear their favorite authors and artists speak live.

According to CCI, they’ll announce additional guests next Monday – so keep your eyes peeled for more exciting announcements. You can also catch up on tons of other things and people who will be at San Diego Comic-Con in our Under the Tents updates.

Are you excited about these guests? Let us know in the comments.