With Comic-Con just two weeks away the news just doesn’t stop dropping! But don’t worry! The UBlog has your back as we curate the information we know you want. We will empower you with knowledge as we troll the tag to bring you every tidbit of detail we can! So, check out this edition of Under the Tents with the latest news of all things SDCC!

Let’s take a look at the news you might have interest in:

• Post Malone sang “Wish I could be there for ya…” but unfortunately it doesn’t look like he will. That is okay, because he is sending his Big Rig comic penciled and inked by Josh Lyman in his place! If you don’t want to miss this SDCC exclusive make sure to pre-order it at PCB Hobby and pick it up at their booth.

• Let’s continue talking about exclusive SDCC variant covers as Pete Carroll has us on our toes with his amazing art for Something is Killing the Children #43! This will debut at SDCC and you can pick up a copy at Booth #1101, but hurry because there are only 300 copies of the Trade Dress and 250 copies of the Foil Virgin.

• Another exclusive SDCC variant cover that will be popular is this beautiful GI Joe cover by the uber-talented Mark Brooks, featuring the Baroness. You can pick up this foiled exclusive cover starting July 23 at Booth #4901.

 

• Looking to see what to spend your cheese on? Look no further than this Mouse Guard SDCC exclusive variant cover by the legendary artist Walter Simonson. You can pick it up at Mouse Guard Booth #4606, and check out David Petersen blog for further information and the step-by-step process of creating this cover.

• Premiering at SDCC will be this retro-color edition of Johnny Dynamite: Underworld from First Comics.  The painted cover by Terry Beatty is so cool.

• The incomparable Wendy and Richard Pini, creators of ElfQuest, have announced on their website that they will have several signings and a panel at Comic-Con, including:
  • Thursday, July 24: 11am (Dark Horse Comics #2615)
  • Friday, July 25: 10am (Dark Horse Comics #2615)
  • Saturday, July 26: 11am (Prism Comics #2144)
  • Sunday, July 27: 12:30pm (Prism Comics #2144)

• Making their first San Diego Comic-Con signing appearance together is Rise creators Ryan Best and Trevor Fernandes-Lenkiewicz from Pocket Watch Press.

• The creator of CRAZYVERSE and Bubble Fox Jon Esparza will be sketching for the first time at SDCC. Make sure to check him out on Thursday, July 24 from 1-2pm at Booth #1634. Here is Jon’s latest Bubble Fox web comic.

• The multi-talented Blake Northcott will have several signings and panels at Comic-Con with more to be announced.

• Gavin Smith will be bring a bunch of original art to SDCC and one is this detailed b&w Daredevil piece. Gavin also has a few pre-show commissions spots open if interested contact him.

 

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• James Silvani will be bringing his original art binder to SDCC and his newest addition is this maritime mallard-themed Darkwing Duck. Be sure to stop by table #II-06 in Artist Alley.

More maritime mallards for the SDCC original art binder. See you in artist alley at table ii-06! pic.twitter.com/nxSGBvRAjt

— James Silvani SDCC Artist Alley ii-06 (@SilvaniArt) July 8, 2025

• Brandon Kenney’s will be bringing this Elmo/Andor mash-up print to SDCC. If you are interested in Brandon’s art be sure to stop by his table in Artist Alley #BB-15 and see what else he has to offer.

 

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• There’s no Lolligag-ging around! Lolligag will be returning Comic-Con and be bringing a limited edition vinyl toys in a new colorway, new t-shirt designs for kids and adults, and new enamel pins! Be sure to stop by Booth #4532.

• Hello, I wonder what this IP could be… Galaken posted a sneak peek of one of their exclusives for SDCC on Twitter. If you want these stylish limited gl,asses then you better head to Booth #4037 as quick as a Kitty.

✨Just a glimpse of gold…✨
A sneak peek of our @Comic_Con Exclusive in San Diego 💛
Only a very limited amount will be available 👀#SDCC2025 #SDCCExclusive #GoldenLuxe #HelloKitty #Sanrio #Galaken #InYourSpace pic.twitter.com/DN5ahEMtBm

— Galaken (@officialgalaken) July 8, 2025

• Rhode Montijo fans — SDCC sneak peek number #4 was posted on their Instagram and it is a wicked awesome pin. If you want to pick-up this pin then make sure you hit them up at their Fantasmical all-cardboard Booth #1329.

• Labubu’s at SDCC? If this means nothing to you, then your wallet will thank you. But, for the rest of the fandom, these characters created by artist Kasing Lung are causing quite the commotion. For those of you still trying to get one, maybe Comic-Con will be your lucky ticket as America’s most viral Labubu shop, the Labu’Tique Shop, may be collabing with the Padres to set-up a pop-up shop during SDCC. If interested be sure to follow their socials for updated information.

 

• Elhoffer Design returns to Booth #1137, and now through July 16, any orders placed online can be picked up at their booth. Simply leave a note at checkout.

• Hake’s Auctions will have their Director of Operations and Consignment Manager on site to discuss consignments for their upcoming auctions, as well as select lots from an upcoming auction on display at their booth. In addition, they’ll be giving out copies of their current catalog and free button packs, while supplies last.

• The Nacelle Company are gearing up for Comic-Con at Booth #2547, where they’ll have limited edition giveaways, first look artwork from their upcoming comic and animated series, and prototypes of their C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa action figures.

• Illustrator Jason Strutz will be at the Red Stylo Small Press Table #K-2 this month, where he’ll have copies of Returned Part One, The House of Contresor, and more.

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 posts, you can find them HERE.Looking for a commission? We’ve got a post for that!