We are getting so close to Comic-Con and now is the time to start putting some plans together if you haven’t already. For me, I am looking forward to trying Prince Street Pizza after I forgot to do so last year. Speaking of food, this edition of Under The Tents includes some updates on Taco Boy Designs, Eggdrop Ramen, and other not-food-but-equally-exciting-names, including Jeff Pina, Victoria Ying, Robin Hobb, and Alex Pardee to name a few.
Let’s take a look at the news:
- Ohana means family. And it also means stopping by Artist Alley #DD-02 to visit Vince Alvendia, also known as EggdropRamen.Studio, to pick up his gorgeous Lilo & Stitch originals.
Bring some ohana with me to Comic-Con this year.#sdcc #sdcc2024 pic.twitter.com/FknLVDUtkU
— Vince DD-02 SDCC 2024 Artist Alley! (@EggdropRamen) July 8, 2024
- Who’s a good boy? Who deserves a treat? Treat yourself to Little Friends of Printmaking new “Treats Boy: He Loves Treats” print heading to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #2046.
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- Writer and author Mellow Brown has a less-than-mellow San Diego Comic-Con schedule, that’s packed full of panels (including a Blade Runner panel for the Penguin Random House series set for Thursday at 12:30pm in Room 24ABC), and signings (including one on Thursday at 12pm and one on Friday at 4pm at the Titan Booth #5537).
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- Pro-wrestler Brimestone is stepping into the ring (metaphorically speaking, anyway) at San Diego Comic-Con for autographs. His full schedule for the Celebrity Autograph Area in Sails includes:
- Friday, July 26 2:30pm-7pm
- Saturday, July 27 2:30pm-7pm
- Sunday, July 28 10am-1:30pm
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- Artist Jeff Pina has been very busy, creating lots of new hand-drawn originals for his Small Press #Q-06 booth. No matter your fandom, you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy.
In addition, he’ll be debuting Ghostronaut Book One; SuperPawn voL.02, and I Frickin’ Love You, Buddy at his booth.
- Taco Boy Designs is bringing quite the selection of on-brand goods to San Diego Comic-Con which includes bags and stickers. That is not all however as they will have a nice glow in the dark Spawn print and a fantastic Alien x Hello Kitty mashup canvas piece. What type of taco is your favorite? I’m partial to a good carne asada taco w/cilantro (hold the onion).
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- How about some panel news (spoiler, you might find a few panel announcements in this UTT)? Let’s start with Rachel Lesihman hosting the “Unpacking The Female Characters In Nerdom” for The Mary Sue. Panelists include a variety of individuals ready to discuss all things female characters on Friday, July 26.
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- A mystery grab bag of art is something I can get behind and Nan Hockin is making them a reality at Comic-Con this year. After discovering a stash from last year, Nan is slashing the price by half and they look to include a variety of buttons, postcards, and small prints. $10 looks to be a great value!
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- Joey Spiotto, who just happens to be a New York Times best selling illustrator/author, will be at SDCC this year and is teasing an upcoming piece that will be available at the show.
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- Author of The Farseer Trilogy among other works, Robin Hobb announced on social media that they will being at Comic-Con for a signing in the Sails Pavilion from 2:30P to 7P.
Bits of news to share! I will be signing at @Comic_Con formerly known as SDCC) on Friday from 2:30 to 7. In the Sails Pavilion. More details as I know them.
— Robin Hobb (@robinhobb) July 7, 2024
And @LR_Lam author of Dragonfall will join me at the Barnes and Noble Instagram Live on the 11th to a conversation.
- In addition to all of his dark and twisted San Diego Comic-Con exclusives, artist Alex Pardee also plenty of other items at his booth. Hop on over to Booth #5502 to pick up his BUNNYWITH book, as he’ll have limited copies available at the con.
- The next major holiday is Halloween according to Michael’s. Get into the holiday spirit early with some ghoulish girlies from artist Nan Hockin, who showed off seven new mini prints headed to #F-11 in Small Press.
7 new mini prints coming to SD Comic Con this month! As much as I love doing fan art – I love drawing my own Halloween creations. These prints were printed on watercolor paper and I added a special touch to all the prints so no prints look the same! #sdcc2024 #sdcc #halloween pic.twitter.com/jZcU1SlSFt
— ArtByNan (@nanhockin) July 7, 2024
- Artist Jonathan Bolerjack is making a bold prediction: That his Spawn Virgin Mexico Foil will be the biggest exclusive of the con. There will be signing options and blue labels available as well. We’re not sure if Bolerjack is right, but we also wouldn’t bet against him.
- Writer Mark Fenton teased that The Accursed, an indie comic from himself, David Camescasse, and Hector Negrete, is heading to SDCC and will get a new, exclusive limited print each day.
- Artist Candice Dailey will be painting live at San Diego Comic-Con this month. No word yet on where, but she might have this beautiful, galactic The Acolyte painting with her.
- Freelance artist and illustrator Maray Mychaels is heading to San Diego Comic-Con, and you’ll find them over at Booth #5568 with Hot Flips.
- Harvey Award winning cartoonist Victoria Ying took to social media to show off a piece in prep of SDCC. Any Raven/Teen Titan fans? Victoria will be at Artist Alley DD04. Azarath Metrion Zinthos!
Prepping for #SDCC! DD04 in the Artists Alley! pic.twitter.com/yjBgR14Qdc
— Victoria Ying HUNGRY GHOST Out Now! (@victoriaying) July 6, 2024
- Panel announcements before the official Comic-Con schedule release is always exciting and author Paolo Bacigalupi is the most recent to let everyone in on panel and signing info. In promotion of Navola, Paolo will have an in-booth signing on Friday, July 26 and will be having a panel on Saturday, July 27.
More dates. DC, Brooklyn, Santa Cruz, San Francisco, Los Angeles, SDCC… pic.twitter.com/brw5egPF8s
— Bailed to @paolobacigalupi.bsky.social (@paolobacigalupi) July 6, 2024
- More panel news ahead of the official schedule release this week with “Authors on the Best Advice I’ve Ever Had” which according to author Scott Guild will be happening on Sunday, July 28. Scott will be joined by a handful of other authors in what will surely be an entertaining and informative panel.
Some fun news! I’m a panelist at San Diego @Comic_Con this year, with the “Authors on the Best Advice I’ve Ever Had” panel on 7/28. Can’t wait for the discussion with @WriteinBK, @paolini, @ksongwrites, @keith_rosson, and @douglaswolk. More updates on this soon! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/Shxy6KU3VK
— Scott Guild (@_scottguild) July 6, 2024
- Voice actress Debi Derryberry, who you might know from Jimmy Neutron, will be signing in the Sails Pavilion all four days at Comic-Con. Debi’s credits also include Monster High, Crash Bandicoot, Genshin Impact and the recent FOX series Grimsburg.
- We have a pretty extensive commissions post but we still like to spotlight some of the talented artists such as Naoko Mullally. Naoko will be opening up a limited number of spots on site during SDCC. You can find Naoko and their great work at 5500 on the exhibit floor.
Here are the commission prices for SDCC 2024. I will be opening up limited spots on site. Please stop by early to get on the list! @SD_Comic_Con #sdcc #SDCC2024 #commissions pic.twitter.com/q2jIhTbVkP
— Naoko Mullally SDCC 5550 (@naybacca) July 6, 2024
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