Under the Tents: Funko, The Geeky Hooker, James Silvani, Karen Hallion

In the words of the brilliant poet, Justin Timberlake, “It’s gonna be May,” which means we’re one more month closer to Comic-Con. We’ll be watching our email for hotel announcements, press announcements, parking announcements. We’re just watching for a lot of announcements — but first, let’s catch up with news about artists, a returning Funko offsite, commission lists, and much more.

Here’s a look at what you might have missed:

If you were a fan of the Funko Pop! Up Shop last year, with its own exclusives and merch, then there’s good news for you. The company confirmed that they will be bringing the Pop! Up Shop back to SDCC this year, with more details being announced soon.

Yes – details soon!

— Funko (@OriginalFunko) April 27, 2017

Transformers/G.I. Joe artist Brian Shearer tweeted that his flight for SDCC is booked.

Booked a flight for SDCC. So I'll be there.

— Brian Shearer (@brian_shearer) April 27, 2017

BroadSword Comics announced they will be at SDCC at Booth #1715. They’re offering SDCC exclusives, new comics, original art, and more. Plus, you’ll get a free Quick Sketch with every purchase. Let them know you’ll be there with an RSVP to their Facebook Event.

Ben Costa and James Park are excited to bring Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo to SDCC this year. This will be their first convention with their new book, Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous Goo: The Road to Epoli. Find them at Small Press Booth #O-7.

Violent Love‘s Frank Barbiere told Outright Geekery in an interview that he’s hoping to include SDCC in his con schedule this year. Stay tuned to his Twitter feed for more info. I know we will.
Magdalene Visaggio tweeted a cryptic tease that she’s creating a “fantastic SDCC exclusive” for Kim & Kim: Love Is a Battlefield.

https://twitter.com/MagsVisaggs/status/857978271895629824

The Geeky Hooker revealed her latest crochet critter for SDCC: Deadpool with Unicorn. Follow her Twitter and Facebook feeds to see where you can find this little treasure at SDCC.

Disney artist James Silvani tweeted a reminder for us to send him any SDCC commissions now. So get dangerous and follow this link to let him know what you’d like him to draw for you. You can also email him at silvaniart@gmail.com.

https://t.co/rklpJG8fQn has all the info and you can email me at silvaniart at gmail

— James Silvani (@SilvaniArt) April 29, 2017

LEGO artist Dan Veesenmeyer announced via Twitter that he will post his SDCC commission pre-order info on May 1. If you’re interested in one of his commissions, get your order in fast.

Fair warning…I will post my San Diego Comic-Con sketch commission pre order details on May 1st. #SDCC
All slots filled last yr in a day.✌️

— Dan Veesenmeyer (@dveese) April 29, 2017

An alert Twitter user at Calgary Expo tweeted that Todd McFarlane completed his latest Spawn script and is hoping to write and direct. He also said more will be revealed at SDCC this year.

@andrewbdyce currently at Calgary Expo. McFarlane just announced Spawn script is complete. Todd is hoping to write and direct. More at SDCC

— Jonathan Ottenbreit (@jonny_taylor21) April 29, 2017

Freelance artist Karen Hallion has SDCC on her con schedule in her FAQ, and we look forward to grabbing some more of her adorable artwork at the convention.