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Under the Tents 2026: Super7, Kehasuk, John Cusack, Patrick Horvath, KRS Comics, Galaken

For this installment of Under the Tents, we are officially re-naming it to “Under the TENTHS!” Why? Well, because this is my own personal anniversary… the TENTH Under the Tents post I have written for the 2026 San Diego Comic-Con. That’s a lot of little news tidbits… and it’s not even July yet. 🫠

But let’s make this a good one, ok?

  • Today we got a pair of updates from super cool Super 7. First, they let us know that Booth #2343 will be their location, location, location for exclusive threads, tchotchkes, and to peep all the upcoming releases. HOWEVER! There also might be an all-new pop-up experience in the area, as well. Color us JAZZED!

 

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  • And then! AND THEN! As if that wasn’t enough, they went ahead and tweeted a tease for an Invincible Universe: Battle Beast action figure using the hashtag #SDCC. 👀 Look, we know a few folks who get a kick out of using the hashtag when they don’t really mean the hashtag, but we don’t think Super 7 would do us dirty like that.

  • Stephen Stern, the creator of Zen Intergalactic Ninja, announced that for the movie of the same name (currently in development), the role of Master Satva will be played by none other than James Pax (Big Trouble in Little China). Pax will be appearing at San Diego Comic-Con, at the 1First Comics Booth #2001, during San Diego Comic-Con. Days and time TBA.

  • Here’s another tease from comic book purveyors, KRS Comics, this time from artist Cedric Poulat. KRS always has some great exclusives and 2026 will not be the exception. They will be at Booth #734 with a stacked roster of creators, including Kyuyong Eom, Will Jack, Lucio Parrillo, and more.

 

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  • So, if you haven’t read the brilliant but unsettling Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees from Patrick Horvath, you have about a month to remedy that. Consider it homework for an SDCC Kickoff Signing hosted by the good folks at Now Or Never Comics. This signing is FREE (!) on Wednesday, July 22 from 3pm-5pm at the store, just a short walk from the Convention Center (1055 F St., San Diego)

  • If you are a Mezco maniac all day and all night and you want to meet other maniacs, here’s a great chance to do so. The Toy Paige is hosting a Mezco Meet-Up on Saturday, July 25, at the Punch Bowl Social (1485 E Street, San Diego). The maniacs will be socializing from 9pm until close. I hope they know I mean “maniacs” in a very nice, friendly way.

 

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  • Creator Al Sparrow is making the big leap from SDCC attendee to SDCC Small Press exhibitor. You’ll want to swing by booth #M-06 to support him and say hello.

  • Momo, the debut graphic novel from actor John Cusack, will be released in September from Mad Cave Studios, but, according to this interview in Publishers Weekly, Cusack will be attending San Diego Comic-Con in July to promote the project. This will be his first time at the show.

  • The voice of Firestar from Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends, Kathy Garver, recently posted on Facebook that she will be signing autographs and promoting her latest book Romancing With the Stars at San Diego Comic-Con. All details will be announced soon.

  • Coming soon… like Wednesday soon, are details about this year’s Bob’s Burger’s Meat-Up. At least, that’s our best guess from this teasing Instagram post.

 

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  • Artist and visual developer Xenosupial debuted some new Sonic the Hedgehog sticker designs, done in “rubber hose style,” giving them a vintage inkblot look. I’m getting some real “Bettie Boop” vibes from Rouge!

The 1st wave set of Rubberhose X Sonic stickers i'll have ready for SDCC and in my shop~ i'd like to add more to the lineup, let me know who is your fav, and who you'd like to see added? 🌌🦔#SonicTheHedgehog #rubberhose

— Xenosupial 🔞 @SDCC 2026 Artist Alley (Commissions Open) 🏳️‍⚧️ (@xenosupial.bsky.social) 2026-06-22T19:15:52.530Z

  • Los Angeles-based artist Kehasuk will have this stunner of a piece, dedicated to Final Fantasy X. Fans can also look forward to some Final Fantasy playlist pins, as well.

  • Some of the most unique and stylish eyewear comes from the folks at Galaken, where they make protecting your corneas from the dangerous rays of the sun a lot less boring. This summer, they will be at Booth #4037, with limited edition and exclusive sunglasses. And according to this teaser… what they have coming up is COLOSSAL.

 

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  • Chonko Comics and Big Nasty Comics revealed on their show the First Look: Summer Special #1 from 247Comics, the creator-led arm of TokyoPop. This book features a look into the sci-fi thriller Evermind by Sean Chen and Daniel Wu. With exclusive cover by Godtail, it will be limited to 200 copies of the regular cover and 100 copies of the foil variant. You can pick up one, or both, at Booth #1837 during the show.
  • USA Today bestselling author, Isabel J. Kim (Sublimation), has panel plans for Thursday and Friday of Comic-Con, plus a signing on Saturday. All exact details are TBA, of course.

next three places u can find me (i think?? i think im not forgetting anything??) – dungeon books in jc on 6/30 – columbus book festival (on the panel with Every Other SFF Author)(said with love) – san diego comic con!! ill be on panels thurs + fri + signing on sat (im p sure this is locked in)

— Isabel J. Kim (@isabel.kim) 2026-06-22T20:34:28.005Z

 

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  • Amp Comics has a brand new series for the classic TV show, The Greatest America Hero, and artist David Mack has a beautiful painted cover for issue #1 that you’ll be able to get signed during SDCC. Not just by Mack, but also by series star William Katt…🎶believe it or not….🎶

  • Comic creator Billy Tucci has shared all the pertinent details regarding the “Comic Book Couple”s panels that he will be on with Amanda Conner , Jimmy Palmiotti, Brian Pulido, Jeff Smith, and others. Thursday is the day. 3:30pm is the time. Room 10 is the place.

  • Is Project Hail Mary the tender rom-com we all didn’t know we needed? We think so. Here’s a peek at Martin Hsu’s work-in-progress for a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive.

  • Aha! The game is afoot! If you want to get this very limited exclusive of Seven Years in Darkness by Joseph Schmalke, you’ll need to follow the Midnight Factory Facebook page and find Hilarie Schmalke based on the updates she provides.

 

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  • Something’s in the water. And it’s BEEFY. Neacol Miller, glass artisan extraordinatire, is cooking up some Beefy Sharks, which will be migrating as a pod to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #E-05.

  • Artist José Pulido was fine-tuning all the details on this Pennywise original that will be just one of a selection of art he’s planning on bringing to the convention. How many originals can he get done in 29 days?

  • Comics Inspiration isn’t messing around. The more than a dozen exclusive covers planned for their booth at Comic-Con, including ones for Venom, Absolute Batman, Something is Killing the Children, and more. You better pack some extra bags and boards, just in case.

 

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  • If you have been waiting for the perfect little Teen Titans sticker for that giant water bottle of yours, it’s your lucky day. Or it will be, whatever day you decide to pick up this sticker from Jeff Pina, over in Artist Alley at Booth #Q-06.

 

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  • And finally today, The Collector Cave is traveling from their home in the Bronx all the way to San Diego Comic-Con and are promising to bring some cool exclusive books with them, with covers from the likes of Jonathan Uribe, Alfredo Cardona, and more. Watch their Facebook for announcements.

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