As The Boomtown Rats so eloquently put it, “I don’t like Mondays.” But we think you’ll like this edition of Under the Tents, which includes great SDCC news from Patrick Ballesteros, more Funko, Her Universe, and a lot more.
Here’s a look at what you might have missed:
- Ashley Eckstein, the mind behind Her Universe, announced via Twitter that she will be signing her book along with her many other appearances at SDCC.
Yes! See you at SDCC!
— Her Universe (@HerUniverse) May 31, 2018
- Is there a term for a Twitter conversation? A Twittersation? Whatever it’s called, artist Liana Kangas revealed she’ll be at SDCC this year during one of them with writer/cosplayer Katrina Fox.
Will you be at sdcc?
— Liana Kangas (@lianakangas) May 31, 2018
Broooooooo me too
— Liana Kangas (@lianakangas) May 31, 2018
- Each year, the Kevin Workman Foundation hosts an amazing charity event, and this year appears to be no exception, as we see in their “Save the Date” tweet.
Reminder! Going to be in San Diego for #ComicCon ? Save Weds, July 18 from 6pm-2am for a super fun event! Details imminent!
.#SDCC2018 #SDCC #SDCC18 #SpecialEvent #SanDiegoEvents #GoodTimes #Fun pic.twitter.com/OTtsON8MUJ— K.Workman Foundation (@kworkfoundation) May 31, 2018
- Symbiote Studios joins in on the Year of the Tease with this blurred-out behind-the-scenes photo for their SDCC exclusive.
Today our #SDCC2018 exclusives had their photos taken. It’s like school yearbook all over again. FYI the exclusive is not a blur. We just can’t show it yet. Oh geez Symbiote or is it Oh jeez? pic.twitter.com/2pG0vGmvDn
— Symbiote Studios® | Toy Manufacturer (@symbiotestudios) May 31, 2018
- Michael Varrati announced via Twitter that his Queer Fear panel will be back at SDCC this year, and we can also expect some new goodies and exclusives.
#SDCC is coming up soon…and I'm excited to reveal that not only will the Queer Fear panel be returning, but I will also be appearing on the convention floor with some new goodies, including some @deadforfilth premiere exclusives! Stay tuned!
— Michael Varrati (@MichaelVarrati) May 31, 2018
- The creator of the webcomic StrangeLore and co-host of MEGASheen Podcast announced via Twitter that he will be holding a panel, Black and Queer in Popular Media, at SDCC this year. Stay tuned for details on panel date, time, and location.
I will be hosting a panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Black & Queer culture! pic.twitter.com/DWeerh2tVp
— Viktor’s RenaiSéance (@wondermann5) May 31, 2018
- Rocket League announced a giant birthday bash to celebrate their third birthday at Petco Park on Thursday, July 19. We don’t have information yet on how to attend, but we’ll be sharing updates hopefully soon.
Rocket League turns three in July and we’re having a HUGE party at @PetcoPark to celebrate! Join us @GameOverGreggy and the @KindaFunnyVids gang on July 19 in San Diego for live music, meet & greets, Rocket League action and more! More info coming soon! #RL3B #SaveTheDate pic.twitter.com/j5cuUpMm86
— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) May 31, 2018
- Funko’s recent Twitter Q&A’s have been surprisingly revealing when it comes to SDCC news. In one recent Q&A, they revealed that there’s a good possibility for The Flash exclusives this year. Sometimes, it’s even hard for Barry Gordon to keep up with all this news.
Better start saving……
— Funko (@OriginalFunko) May 31, 2018
- Randy Reynaldo of WCG Comics, the mind behind the comic Rob Hanes Adventures, announced that his featured panel at SDCC will be held on Thursday, July 19 from 12:30PM-1:30PM PT. Stay tuned to our panels post for the location.
Just received word that my panel as a San Diego Comic-Con Special Guest is Thursday, July 19, 12:30–1:30 pm! Details to come, hope everyone can attend if you're there! : ) #SDCC #SDCC2018 #rhadventures #wcgcomics pic.twitter.com/aULaH3vmEQ
— Randy Reynaldo/WCG Comics • Inkpot Award Recipient (@randywcgcomics) June 1, 2018
- If you follow Billy Tucci on Facebook, you may have seen him post his contributions to the exclusive pin sets he and his fellow artists will have at SDCC this year.
- Our good friend, Patrick Ballesteros, has his work cut out for him. He’s compiling art for a sketchbook he plans to release at SDCC this year. If there’s anything in particular you’d like to see included, he invites any and all suggestions to make this book the best it can be.
Happy to say I'll be releasing a new sketchbook for @Comic_Con. Not looking forward to scanning all this but while am at it let me know what you'd like to see in there. Process, commissions, more commentary, etc.? Please comment below cause I want to make this book extra shiny! pic.twitter.com/Qc6FU8HiWU
— Patrick Ballesteros SDCC DD-08 (@PatrickBallest) May 31, 2018
Anything we missed? Let us know in the comments, drop us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.
