Well, it’s officially summer, which means we can finally say: San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is this SEASON! Okay, that doesn’t really have the same oomph to it as “SDCC 2025 is less than five weeks away,” huh? But both statements are true!
Anyway, let’s take a look at the news you may have missed (and if you didn’t miss any of these, please consider joining our team):
- McFarlane Toys confirmed that pre-orders for its upcoming Superman by Clayton Henry resin statue will launch during SDCC (with a special discount for Power Girl digital collectible holders).
- Per Chronicle Chamber, preorders are now open for Saturday Morning Cards’ upcoming The Phantom with four different configurations to choose from, including sketch cards. These cards will be showcased at SMC’s booth.
- We BELIEVE friend of the blog Martin Hsu has teased a couple pages from his upcoming Ted Lasso Cats Art Book exclusive that’ll be available at Booth #4530.
There’s something incredibly sweet about retracing one’s steps to create a compilation of memories based on our shared love for good storytelling and original characters.
Designing #TedLassoCats #SDCC art book today and thinking about many of you 👨🏻⚽️🐱 #RichmondTillWeDie https://t.co/xYMGzazY2p pic.twitter.com/pE0g21VJ6D
— Martin Hsu 徐 👨🏻🎨 SDCC Booth 4530 (@MartinHsu) June 20, 2025
- As the panel swag compiler for this blog, this update is right up my alley. @vickybunnyangel is attending this weekend’s MagicCon in Las Vegas for all things Magic: The Gathering. She got a look at a special Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG promo card that will be given out at an SDCC panel next month.
AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER TEASER!!!
Special Avatar promo card will be given at SDCC if you attend the first look panel 👀 pic.twitter.com/Zvz7l2Rln7
— Vicky @MAGIC CON LAS VEGAS (@vickybunnyangel) June 20, 2025
- New York Times bestselling author Sarah Beth Durst has confirmed SDCC as one of the branches of her forthcoming book tour for The Enchanted Greenhouse, her upcoming novel releasing on July 15. Details and ticketed info still pending on her planned panels and signings for Thursday through Saturday.
- On Threads, hyphenate Dr. Ebony Toussaint — nurse, researcher, Comics Studies Society member, and co-host of the Ororo Comics Podcast — confirmed the names for an all-Black women PhD panel on Threads (including herself, of course).
- Seattle-based food illustrator Itadaki Yasu is hungry for convention appearances. They’ll grace SDCC’s Artists’ Alley as part of a jam-packed summer schedule.
My updated AA schedule for 2025 pic.twitter.com/ys5wtKr9ft
— ItadakiYasu🍜 |🚑🍙🌽|ANIME EXPO H34 (@itadaki_yasu) June 20, 2025
- As a multi-time connoisseur of James Silvani’s commissions, I love having him back at SDCC this year, and he continues to teases several fun originals he’ll have for sale in Artists’ Alley at table #II-06.
More animaney,
Totally insaney,
Original artey
You can find at table ii-06 in Artist Alley. See you at SDCC! pic.twitter.com/eAuXo82Vw4— James Silvani SDCC Artist Alley ii-06 (@SilvaniArt) June 20, 2025
More @&$?!#%*!!!! for the SDCC original art portfolio. Available in Artist Alley at table ii-06! pic.twitter.com/DEDFqnxPlP
— James Silvani SDCC Artist Alley ii-06 (@SilvaniArt) June 22, 2025
- Silvani will also have advance copies on hand for his Kickstarter-backed Pirates: A Graphic History.
Pirates: A Graphic History is on its way. Advance copies at SDCC and Dragon Con. Fulfillment for Kickstarter backers begins in August and a general sale will happen shortly after through my store (currently closed.) Sign up for my newsletter at https://t.co/TuHH8XJbVu pic.twitter.com/cSV9RyDHLP
— James Silvani SDCC Artist Alley ii-06 (@SilvaniArt) June 20, 2025
- Con mainstay Comic Book Legal Defense Fund disclosed some topics you can expect them to cover across their annual series of panels on protecting the rights of comic creators, publishers, and retailers.
At SDCC and probably in separate posts we'll be discussing how recent crackdowns could affect all comics & graphic novels w/ reporting & commentary on international conflicts, public protests, and other political issues – important stuff deserving attention before a crisis.
— Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (@CBLDF) June 20, 2025
- Ethan Castillo, who has basically grown up in SDCC’s Artists’ Alley since having his first table at 11 (!!!!) years old, is returning for the 11th year in a row. Check him out at Table #AA-01. BRB, off to feel old.
- In a press release, Heathside Trading recently announced an expanded licensing agreement with ITV studios for properties including Space: 1999, UFO, Thunderbirds, and Captain Scarlet, with product reveals set to take place at SDCC.
- Over on Instagram, illustrator Syn teased some Robin and Bat Girls film print cards that can be yours if you swing by and visit her at Artists’ Alley table #DD-10.
- Alecks_Art shared a series of Kaijumon 3D prints that she’ll have at SDCC. She’ll also be taking a limited number of same-day commissions.
- Creative Jessi is going all out for this year’s Art Show (Thursday-Sunday, Manchester Grand Hyatt, Grand Hall CD, no badge required!) and shared the latest piece available for purchase.
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- If you’ve been looking to adopt, why not a robot? Writer and illustrator Jeff Pina showed off his Adopt-a-Bot vinyl standees that will be coming to an SDCC near you next month.
- No surprises here, as Comic Book Men star and podcaster Ming Chen confirmed he will be posted up again in the Autograph Area this year.
- 2025 will see comedian Tim Drake’s On the Mic Podcast marking a decade of recording live shows at SDCC.
We’re back! @onthemicpodcast will be returning to San Diego Comic-Con, celebrating 10 years of shows at SDCC! Date, times, and guests TBA soon! See you soon, San Diego! @SD_Comic_Con #SDCC #SDCC2025 pic.twitter.com/OH6OxfUC4w
— Tim Drake (@timdrake) June 21, 2025
- In a Threads exchange, noted Marvel and DC cover artist David Nakayama confirmed he’ll be at SDCC, and it sure reads like he’ll be signing, as well.
- The talented Wizyakuza — aka Ceasar Ian Muyuela — showed off his latest labor of love, a Solo Leveling canvas painting which will be available at SDCC as a foil print.
My Solo Leveling Canvas Painting is FINALLY DONE! — Took 12 days to layer and draw this piece! 😵💫😵💫
This will be an exclusive Foil Print at San Diego Comic Con and Anime New York!https://t.co/B19I0UXF5z#SoloLeveling #SungJinWoo #Anime #Manga #Otaku #Weeb #Artist #Wizyakuza pic.twitter.com/U9BIsOOFVY
— Wizyakuza Artwork (@wizyakuza_art) June 21, 2025
Anything we missed? Let us know by dropping us a line, or tweet us at @SD_Comic_Con.
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