Under the Tents 2022: Vault Comics, Jeff Granito, Priscilla Wilson

We are just days away from San Diego Comic-Con. DAYS. We’re rounding up the San Diego Comic-Con news for you in a new edition of Under the Tents, with updates on Vault Comics, Jeff Granito, Priscilla Wilson, Ryan Ottley, and more.

Here’s a look at the news you might have missed:

Artist Jeff Granito is bringing more of his tiki-tiki-tiki pieces to San Diego Comic-Con, including this fun Jungle Cruise fabric pillowcase. Stop by Booth #4823 to pick yours up — just look for the tiki hut.

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Vault Comics may not physically be at San Diego Comic-Con this year, but you can find an “exceedingly rare” convention exclusive cover of MINDSET #1, with cover art by Liana Kangas. It’s limited to just 50 pieces, and will be available at We Can Be Heroes Booth #1901. Additionally, you can stop by for two signings, including MINDSET writer Zack Kaplan on Thursday, July 21 from 1pm-2pm, and Zaplan and Kangas on Saturday, July 23 from 1pm-1:45pm.

While we’ve already shown off most of Stan Sakai’s exclusives and merch for San Diego Comic-Con, you can also pick up a special preview comic book called Oni Ronin at Booth #4906. The story, which takes place in the warring state period of Japanese history and the fantastic realm of the Oni, with the demons who eat the souls of fallen Ronin. Our hero Sarobei flees the disastrous battle where his master dies, beginning an odyssey of guilt, self-discovery and glory filled with heroic warriors, nine-tailed foxes and demonic Samurai. It’s created by Mack Flavelle, and will be available at Booth #4906 under Dogu. There are only 500 copies of the Oni Ronin SDCC Exclusive Issue available to the public, each containing a special promo insert, with one insert guaranteeing the collector an ultra-rare 1/1 Oni Ronin NFT custom-designed by project artist Maldoror.

Artist Priscilla Wilson will be debuting a new Toratai pin, based on her original character, at Artists Alley #BB-12 for just 10. And, it’s even part of her “buy four pieces, get the fifth one free” deal!

This open edition #Toratai pin will have its first release at #SDCC! It will be available for $10 and will also be part of the convention deal of "buy 4 pieces, get the 5th one free". Hope to see you there! pic.twitter.com/wuOuIw9fnK
— Art of Priscilla Wilson 🔜 SLO Comix Fair (@valorandvellum) July 16, 2022

Some of artist Val Hochberg’s original artworks have a special surprise… they glow in the dark! Be sure to stop by Small Press #N-12 (though I may try to beat you to it!).

Some of my original art pieces have a….
✨ SECRET POWER! ✨

These art pieces will be for sale at my Small Press Table N-12 at #SDCC! pic.twitter.com/EPqpRjTkAZ
— Valvalchu 💖 (@kickgirl) July 16, 2022

Midnight Dogs has a brand new 3d enamel pin to unveil, this time for The Bat. Fly on over to Small Press Table #D-05 to pick yours up.

New! 🦇 THE BAT 🦇 3D Enamel Pin 🚨 5 of 6 new pins I’ll be debuting at #SDCC this year! 🔜 #TheBatman pic.twitter.com/03KaMLRCZI
— Midnight Dogs 🐾 (@MidnightDogs) July 16, 2022

There’s more where that came from, though, as they’ll also have Ren & Stimpy pins, featuring the duo as dalmations. Stop by Small Press #D-05.

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Stop by Keenspot Booth #2635 to pick up Rob “Potsy” Potchak’s Junior High Horrors Convention Exclusive HOLOFOIL cover. It’s limited to only 50 pieces, and available on a first come/first serve basis unsigned for $25, signed with “SDCC” for $35, or with a sharpie sketch on the blank back for $55. There’s also a $10 grading witness fee.

Mikkeller Brewing San Diego is hosting a Comic-Con after party with Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon beers on Friday, July 22 at Mikkeller in Little Italy (2021 India St). Find more information on their Twitter.

⚔️JOIN US FOR A @Comic_Con AFTER PARTY with some amazing GoT and new @HouseofDragon beers and non-alcoholic beers!#HouseOfTheDragonHBO #Nonalc #craftbeer @houseofdragontv pic.twitter.com/ZGyDZzzQwb
— Mikkeller Brewing San Diego (@MikkellerSD) July 15, 2022

Don’t F With Karen, a new horror/comedy comic from Joel David Moore and Mike Capes, with art by Rui Silvera, will have two exclusive ashcans with art from Lucas Culshaw and Rui Silvera at San Diego Comic-Con. Stop by Scout Comics Booth #2615, where Joel David Moore and Mike Capes will be signing in person on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 from 12pm-1pm.