DC is heading back to San Diego Comic-Con this year with a super-powered presence, including a booth, exclusives, and more. It does not, however, look like they’ll be bringing their films for a Hall H panel, unless that’s being announced separately.
On the show floor, attendees will find them at Booth #4544, celebrating the Silver Age of comics and transforming the space into a 1950s-inspired hub packed with exclusive comics and merchandise, interactive experiences, creator signings, giveaways, and plenty of surprises throughout the weekend.
Fans can stop by their 1950s inspired Daily Planet newsstand to pick up a free copy of MAD Magazine #1 facsimile, featuring classic ads pulled from DC’s archive.
Also at the booth, fans can play LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, the newly released game. For those who play on-site, there will be giveaways, while supplies last.
Fans are also invited to step into the Superman Experience at the booth, where they can pose with Superman and Krypto in front of the Fortress of Solitude backdrop, and receive a special edition of Superman Experience #1 custom comic book, written by Josh Trujillo with art by Bruno Abdias and a cover by Bernard Chang.
Stop by the DC Booth for a complete list of signings and appearances, including Jim Lee (DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Mark Waid (Action Comics, Justice League Unlimited), G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Matt Fraction (Batman), Joshua Williamson (Superman), Tom Taylor (Detective Comics), Rafael Grampá (Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham), Pornsak Pichetshote (Absolute Green Arrow), Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Green Arrow), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Kyle Higgins (Immortal Legend Batman, Teen Titans), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), Belén Ortega (Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman), Javi Fernández (DC K.O.), and many more.
A poster giveaway will take place on Thursday from 2pm-3pm and Friday-Sunday from 1pm-2pm daily, with the DC Community team in attendance. Fans who show proof of Discord membership will receive an SDCC-exclusive poster of Scottie Young’s Lobo #1 variant cover, DC GO! pins, and a Jon Kent press badge from Jon Kent: This Internship is My Kryptonite, while supplies last.
The official DC cosplay fan opp will also take place at the booth on Thursday at 6pm.
Fans can also meet future service dogs, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Kara Zor‑El, Krypto, and Lobo, on Saturday from 4pm-6pm, where attendees can interact with the dogs and learn more about their service training. There will also be a signing of Krypto: Home Sweet Home with artist Chrissie Zullo on Sunday from 10am-11am.
This year’s crop of exclusives includes comic books, graphic novels, and new merchandise, including limited-printing foil covers for Absolute Catwoman #1 by Jay Anacleto & Romulo Fajardo Jr., Absolute Green Arrow #1 by Rafael Albuquerque, Absolute Batman #1 by J. Scott Cambell & Tanya Lehoux, Absolute Superman #1 by Terry Dodson & Rachel Dodson, Absolute Wonder Woman #1 by Mark Brooks, Batman #1 by Kyuyong Eom, Bleeding Hearts #1 by Eric Zawadzki, Lobo #1 by Daniel Warren Johnson & Mike Spicer, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 by Leirix, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns #1 by Frank Miller, Klaus Janson & Lynn Varley, DC x Sonic the Hedgehog: Metal Legion #1 by Min Ho Kim, and more.
In addition to their exclusives, DC will also be debuting convention-exclusive editions of Batman Vol. 1: Daylight (cover by Jorge Jimenez),Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon, Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo, Absolute Superman Vol. 1: The Last Dust of Krypton (covers by Dan Mora), and DC K.O.: A DC Comics Event (cover by Javi Fernández and Alejandro Sánchez), and more.
You can also shop DC merch exclusives including a premium DC Silver Age Zip Hoodie, Johnny DC, Bite-Mite, and Spy vs. Spy tees, plus more characters who made their debut in the era.
Looking to add some extra green to your wardrobe ahead of Lanterns? You can shop inspired items including the Oath Bomber Jacket and collector’s Power Ring (sizes 9–12), as well as apparel tied to DC Studios’ upcoming film Clayface. The Absolute Universe expands with new heavyweight tees for Absolute Green Arrow and Absolute Catwoman, plus an Absolute Batman puff tee and cap. Additional items, including Batman: The Animated Series, Nightwing, and Lobo, will also be available.
Elsewhere on the show floor, fans can shop DC trading card releases at Upper Deck, as well as a collab between Shoe Palace x Upper Deck x DC featuring an Absolute Batman #1 bundle set with foil variant and Upper Deck trading card and an Absolute Batman shirt from Shoe Palace.
Here’s a look at the panels:
THURSDAY, JULY 23
11:30AM – 12:30PM. DC’s JIM LEE & FRIENDS
Jim Lee (DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer) is on hand to bring out a few of his friends for discussions and reveals that will have everyone talking long after the Con is over! You won’t want to miss this. Moderated by Jim Lee. Room: 6DE
3:30PM – 4:30PM. “Batman: Caped Crusader” Season Two Advanced Screening and Q&A with Cast and Crew (Warner Bros. Animation)
Return to Gotham City for the world-premiere screening of the first episode of Batman: Caped Crusader Season Two, followed by a Q&A with members of the voice cast and creative minds behind the hit animated noir series coming to Prime Video on July 31st . Be sure to stay for the full panel—you never know who has the last laugh. Batman: Caped Crusader hails from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions, and Matt Reeves’ 6th & Idaho. Along with Abrams, Reeves, and Bruce Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include James Tucker, Geoffrey Thorne, Sarah Geismer, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register. Room: 6BCF
FRIDAY, JULY 24
11:15AM – 12:15PM. DC’s GOTHAM CITY (DC Comics)
Step into the shadows of Gotham City with top DC creators as they dig into the heroes, villains, and the bad seeds shaping the city’s future. Plus, get an early look at what’s coming this fall…including a major reveal fans won’t want to miss. Panelists include G. Willow Wilson (Poison Ivy), Matt Fraction (Batman), Tom Taylor (Detective Comics), Tate Brombal (Batgirl), Christopher Cantwell (Batman: Bad Seeds – Gotham Central), Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Rob Levin. Room: 6DE
12:30PM – 1:30PM. DC’s NEXT LEVEL (DC Comics)
Go deeper into DC’s Next Level publishing initiative with the storytellers bringing it to life. Expect announcements, fresh looks, new details, and exciting teases from across the DC Universe. Panelists include Joshua Williamson (Legion of Super-Heroes), Hayden Sherman (Legion of Super-Heroes), Kyle Higgins (Teen Titans), Michael Walsh, Gerry Duggan (Next Level: One Shot), and more. Moderated by DC Senior Editor Brittany Holzherr and DC Senior Editor Andrew Marino. Room: 6DE
2:00PM – 2:45PM. “My Adventures with Superman” Season 3 (Warner Bros. Animation)
Suit up for the next chapter of “My Adventures with Superman” as the cast and creative team take the Comic‑Con stage to talk Season 3 of Adult Swim’s acclaimed animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios. From Clark and Lois’ evolving partnership to higher stakes in Metropolis and beyond, the panel will explore how the show continues to reimagine the world’s most iconic hero with heart, humor, and action—plus behind‑the‑scenes insights and special surprises for fans. Panelists include showrunners Jake Wyatt and Brendan Clogher, writer Karen Graci and voice cast Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kiana Madeira. Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront
SATURDAY, JULY 25
10:00AM – 11:00AM. “Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall” Special Presentation & Q&A (Warner Bros. Animation)
When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogue’s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. Join Rick Morales(supervising producer), Jim Krieg (producer), Michael Mando (voice of “Bane”), and other members of the creative team for an inside look into the multi-part animated event from Warner Bros. Animation, DC, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment bringing to life one of the most iconic and beloved sagas in the rich history of Batman comics. Based on characters from DC and the DC comic book event, Batman: Knightfall by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent. Room: 6A
11:15AM – 12:15PM. DC’s METROPOLIS AND BEYOND (DC Comics)
DC’s top creators gather for a conversation about Superman, the next phase of DC’s All In comics, and what’s on the horizon for the heroes who soar far beyond Metropolis. Panelists include Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Action Comics, Justice League Unlimited), Tom King (Wonder Woman), Stephanie Williams (Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder), Jeremy Adams (Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman), Morgan Hampton (Green Lantern Corps), Nicole Maines (Justice League: Dream Girls), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Paul Kaminski. Room: 6DE
12:30PM – 1:30PM. DC’s ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE (DC Comics)
Celebrate the phenomenon of DC’s Absolute line with the award‑winning writers and artists behind these fan-favorite comics. Hear how these stories are crafted and catch the first hints of the justice closing in on Absolute Batman, Absolute Wonder Woman, and the rest of the Absolute cast. Panelists include Scott Snyder (Absolute Batman), Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Hayden Sherman (Absolute Wonder Woman), Jeff Lemire (Absolute Flash), Che Grayson (Absolute Catwoman), Pornsak Pichetshote (Absolute Green Arrow), Rafael Albuquerque (Absolute Green Arrow), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Katie Kubert and Senior Editor Andrew Marino. Room: 6DE
