Can you believe that Preview Night for SDCC 2023 is a mere three weeks from tomorrow? We know you’re busy with your Comic-Con prep, because you’re reading this edition of Under the Tents for the latest and greatest SDCC news from Jim Lee, Hyperactive Monkey, lots of first-time-at-SDCC announcements, and one instance of scream-sobbing from Nik Walker.
Here’s a look at what you might have missed:
- Who doesn’t appreciate a good floof? Artist/photographer Jennifer Nolan let her Instagram followers know she’ll have plenty of it at the SDCC 2023 Art Show with her crocheted Flareon on display.
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- If you’re wandering Artists’ Alley (why wouldn’t you be?), make sure to stop by Table #II-08 and check out artist Scott Williams’ SDCC 2023 exclusives. The first you’ll find is his very limited release of 300 copies of his X-Men Virgin Sketch SDCC Variant #22.
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- Prolific illustrator Jason Edmiston is also a prolific tease on Instagram. You’re gonna need a bigger boat (poster tube?) for this work-in-progress for Booth #4617 at SDCC this year.
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- Comic book writer Jeff Rider made the difficult decision to skip San Diego Comic-Con 2023. He seems OK with his choice, right?
I am skipping #SDCC this year for the first time since I started making comics. I just don’t think there’s an honest value / cost in it anymore, unless you make TV or Movies.
— Jeff Rider – writes comics, hates billionaires. (@cloudwrangler) June 27, 2023
Pretty sure I’m right to do this…
<initiate panic mode>
- Local San Diego artist Vince Alvendia, known to his friends and family as EggdropRamen.Studio, tweeted some works-in-progress ready for watercolor he’ll have with him at Artists’ Alley Table #DD-02.
Just a few things coming with me to #sdcc2023. More to come!
— SDCC Artist Alley DD-02 🥚🍳🍜🇺🇸🇵🇭 (@EggdropRamen) June 26, 2023
These are destined for water colors. Concentrating more on originals this year, and limited commissions will open up!😉 pic.twitter.com/ImP7OoydY1
- Comic app developers and game creators Cyanide & Happiness will be on the SDCC Exhibit Hall floor this year at Booth #1234. This is also a reminder to change the combination on your luggage.
We're going to be at San Diego Comic Con from July 19-23 at booth #1234! Come see us! pic.twitter.com/tYfvtVKLsr
— Cyanide & Happiness (@Explosm) June 27, 2023
- You didn’t think we were done with crochet announcements, did you? Well, SNIK, SNIK if you did, bub, because Geeky Hooker’s crocheted Wolverine might have something to say about that when you find him around the convention center during San Diego Comic-Con this year.
Listen up, Bub! This grumpy Canadian is headed to sunny California for San Diego Comic-Con! Find him at SDCC and he's yours to keep! See the blog for details! https://t.co/576LvETVNm pic.twitter.com/zvALITxg5W
— Geeky Hooker (@GeekyHooker) June 27, 2023
- Online comic shop KRS Comics has joined forces with The Comic Mint to bring some top-shelf artist guests and exclusives to SDCC this year. Just who or what remains to be seen, but that should be coming soon.
💥KRS COMICS in partnership with THE COMIC MINT will be exhibiting at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con at booth 4601!
— KRSCOMICS (@krscomics) June 27, 2023
We are excited to have an incredible array of top artist guests in booth and hot 🔥 convention exclusives!
Stay tuned for full information from this historic… pic.twitter.com/3QRbQ4VBVr
- Artist Martin Hsu is almost finished with his adorable limited edition 11″x14″ Ted Lasso Cats piece he’ll have with him at Booth #4530 at SDCC this year.
Gradarius Firmus Victoria- slow and steady wins the race 👨🏻⚽️ Working on final touches on this special 11 x 14” #TedLassoCats piece today. LE print, anyone?
— Martin Hsu 徐 👨🏻🎨 SDCC Booth 4530 (@MartinHsu) June 27, 2023
Exciting #SDCC online pre-order news soon! #TedLasso #sdcc2023 pic.twitter.com/KxB251suh7
- Comic book artist Alvaro Martínez Bueno is elated to be attending his first-ever San Diego Comic-Con. He’ll be at Scott’s Collectable’s Booth #TBD, and his commission list is scheduled to open next week through The Green Room Comic Art.
SAN DIEGO COMICON! I´ll be attending you next July! My first time there, I´m really excited. I´ll have a panel (more info to come soon) and will be at @ScottsComicsUK booth (more about my schedule soon as well!). For any other inquiries or questions 👉👉👉 @TGR_ComicArt
— Alvaro Martínez Bueno 🔜 Chicago (@AMartinezBueno) June 27, 2023
The news is out! Some of our artists are going to be at San Diego Comic-Con and they'll be accepting commissions!
— The Green Room – Comic Art (@TGR_ComicArt) June 27, 2023
Get ready to receive all the details next week! 🎉https://t.co/F75Am6gUh0 https://t.co/bGUL4S2zhP
- Artist Nick Rose tweeted an ashcan release of an upcoming Exorians Universe cover he’ll have with him at SDCC this year.
A little sneak peak of an @Exorians Universe comic-book cover upcoming ashcan release @ San Diego @Comic_Con 🔥 it’s a been a blast building the brand, can’t wait to show everyone what we’ve been working on! @RyanOttley #Z pic.twitter.com/sfIxANSUtm
— Nick Rose (@iamnickrose) June 27, 2023
- Freelance digital artist Alyssa T wants to make sure she announced that she’ll be at Table #CC-15 in Artists’ Alley at SDCC this year and would really love it if you stopped by.
I'm not sure if I shared this already, but I will be at SDCC Artist Alley , table CC-15!! If you are attending please stop by!🥰 pic.twitter.com/6YZOVewQIe
— la la lyssa 💛🔜SDCC (@lalalyssh) June 27, 2023
- Writer/actor/teacher Nik Walker sure has some strong feelings about being at his first San Diego Comic-Con this year, presumably for the animated series he’s writing with fellow Broadway alum Alex Brightman. I really hope the scream-sobbing is out of joy!
my 1st time at the legendary SD @Comic_Con will be as a goddamn @warnerbros animation writer and the way i don't mind telling y'all how long i prayed, dreamed, worked and crossed fingers and toes to manifest this kinda ish.
— Nik Walker (@NikkyWalks) June 26, 2023
FYI, i'll be the dude scream-sobbing thru the wknd.
- If you were holding off on ordering that commission from Felix Comic Artist Daniel Warren Johnson, we’re sorry to say it’s too late, as his commission list for SDCC 2023 is full.
ANDOR original art sketch by @danielwarrenart! 6×9! From @heroesonline! The commission list is full/closed and not looking like it will be opening anytime soon, but we do try to make these show special sketches available at appearances. Next stop: SDCC! https://t.co/JxJMpgBPXm pic.twitter.com/MoPcLcKOEu
— Felix Comic Art (@FelixComicArt) June 27, 2023
- I don’t want to end any UTT with bad news, so here’s one last bit of really good news; legendary DC artist Jim Lee confirmed via Twitter that SDCC 2023 is among his schedule of summer conventions.
Running the appearance gauntlet this July! I’m at @fanexpodenver this Sat, July 1st. Then a store appearance at Top Comics in Traverse City, Michigan Fri, July 7th from 4-6pm. Then @torpedocollectorscon in LA Sat, July 15th followed by SDCC @comic_con in San Diego July 19-23!
— Jim Lee (@JimLee) June 27, 2023
Anything we missed? Let us know by dropping us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.
If you missed our previous Under the Tents 2023 posts, you can find them HERE.
