Under the Tents: Panels, NECA, Kymera Press, Sean Forney, Scott Hattox

Panel confirmations have gone out — which means that it’s officially San Diego Comic-Con news season, in our minds. Expect lots of announcements in the next few weeks, leading up to the complete panel line-up two weeks before the convention (though like always, we’ll be compiling all announced panels until that happens). We also have news on exclusives, artists, and so much more.

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

Ever-enigmatic NECA tweeted a couple teases this week as to what else we might see from them at SDCC this year. One is the possibility of an “Ultimate Chucky” figure. The other is a “sort of” new Terminator figure.

@NECA_TOYS Are we going to see Ultimate Chucky at SDCC? His accessories are sweet.

— John Pascucci (@John10887) May 26, 2017

Sort of https://t.co/Wa8SfA8jYB

— NECA (@NECA_TOYS) May 26, 2017

Kymera Press gave us another look at their new comic, Dragons by the Yard, which is set to debut at SDCC 2017.

Here's another look at our new comic 'Dragons by the yard' which debuts at #SDCC2017 -we can't wait! pic.twitter.com/ay8KRXgQCM

— Kymera Press (@KymeraPress) May 26, 2017

Local Poway artist Scott Hattox showed us his complete Dragonball Z set he’ll have available at SDCC this year. Look for these, and him, at Booth #1829.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BUiS1QiBiE_/

Illustrator Sean Forney shared some work-in-progress tweets of his new Scarlet Huntress piece he’ll have available at SDCC 2017.

Working on some new #ScarletHuntress for #SDCC pic.twitter.com/CseUR6Pw5w

— Sean Forney at C2E2 O-6 (@SeanForneyArt) May 27, 2017

A little more progress on a #ScarletHuntress piece for #SDCC pic.twitter.com/nRbV8ovxen

— Sean Forney at C2E2 O-6 (@SeanForneyArt) May 27, 2017

The Drunken Fandom announced their new buttons for SDCC 2017 are in and will be available at the con.

Just got our new buttons in, we'll be giving them away at #E3, #AnimeExpo & #SDCC2017! Who wants one? Which color do you like most? pic.twitter.com/MbcimnzRmU

— The Drunken Fandom (@drunkenfandom) May 25, 2017

HG Stylinson revealed that his fan fiction panel for SDCC was approved.

HOLY SHIT, fanfiction panel for #SDCC2017 = accepted!!! I'm still stunned, and I cannot fucking WAIT, it's gonna be so good, you guys!!! 😍

— Howdy, hi! (@HG_Styled) May 26, 2017

The Outlander Podcast announced that they are hosting their first-ever Outlander fan panel at SDCC this year — which should pair nicely with the official Outlander panel, which should also be happening. Join in a discussion about the show with fellow fans, spearheaded by Ginger and Summer at The Outlander Podcast, Mandy of Great Scot Blog, and Sarah Ksiazek of Outlander TV News.

The cat is out of the bag. The Outlander Podcast will host the FIRST EVER #Outlander fan panel at #SDCC2017!

— The Outlander Podcast (@outlanderpod) May 26, 2017

Oh, doctor! Local San Diego cartoonist Marie “Doctor” Zhivago announced that she will be hosting her fourth SDCC panel this year, titled “How Cartoonists Influence the Next Generation Z Kids.”

Excited 4th Year Panelist #ComicCon #ComicConInternational #SDCC2017 #SDCC
"How Cartoonists Influence the Next Generation Z Kids" #SanDiego pic.twitter.com/iqjpvH8nSq

— Dr. Zhivago (@DrZhivagoGlobal) May 26, 2017

Prolific creator Susan Lee happily announced her panel for SDCC 2017, “Women on the Dark Side“.

https://twitter.com/lifeonitsside/status/867954339305857024

Panelonium Confirmus! Or something like that. Heidi Tandy announced her 10th annual Harry Potter Fandom panel this year, “Fantastic Fans and Where to Find Them, along with fellow panelists Justin Zagri, Nick Lang, Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, Adrienne Alwag-Aipia, and David Carpenter.

Thrilled to be moderating the 10th magical #HarryPotter Fandom panel at #SDCC w/@PuffsPlay, @usquidditch @NickLangTweets @Ebonyteach +more! pic.twitter.com/ER63MqUWAE

— Heidi Tandy (my tweets are not legal advice) 💫 (@travelingheidi) May 26, 2017

Freelance photographer Pat Loika tweeted that his SDCC 2017 panel has been approved. Stay tuned to this station for more details.

…and my SDCC panel is confirmed. 🙂

More details soon.

— Pat Loika (He/him) is @Loikagram on IG (@patloika) May 26, 2017

Screenwriter Michael Varrati’s “Queer Fear” panel will also be at SDCC 2017.

As of this morning, I can officially announce that the Queer Fear panel will be returning to @Comic_Con this year. Details soon. #SDCC2017

— Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) May 26, 2017

Small press publishers Fuzzy Press announced that their panel for SDCC 2017.

One panel on for #SDCC2017 and it is comic book collaboration dealing with getting a team together from start to finish

— fuzzypress (@fuzzypress) May 26, 2017

The Nerd for a Living podcast was happy to announce that they’re on the SDCC 2017 schedule.

Thrilled to be back on the programming schedule at @Comic_Con this July! More details coming soon! #SDCC pic.twitter.com/pYN9OwHwkX

— Nerd For A Living (@NerdForALiving) May 26, 2017

Kyle Maddock tweeted that his podcast, “A Song of Fire and Ice,” will hold its third annual Game of Thrones fan discussion panel at SDCC 2017. Maddock will be joined by fellow panelists Amin Javadi, Ashley Mitruk, Tara Lynne.

Looks like the 3rd annual #ASOIAF/#GameofThrones fan panel will be happening at #SDCC this year! https://t.co/VZ6oAXyFyb

— Kyle Maddock (@kylemaddock) May 27, 2017

This one may make you feel a bit old. If you remember watching Batman: The Animated Series every afternoon after school, you’ll be happy to note that Arlen Schumer’s VisuaLecture on its 25th anniversary has been approved.