Following two years away, the San Diego Comic-Con is back in action in sunny San Diego, Calif. from July 21-24.
Some of the best news and information to come from the comic book and movie industry comes from the panels at SDCC. Marvel Studios is likely to make a splash, along with Disney+, Amazon and most other streaming services.
There are hundreds of programs happen, but let’s take a look at few we are looking forward to the most.
San Diego Comic-Con: Thursday, July 22
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
12:00-1:00pm // Hall H
Paramount Pictures and eOne bring a panel discussion and footage presentation with the cast and filmmakers.
Stan Lee at 100
2:00-3:00pm // Room 29AB
Four years after his 2018 death, Stan Lee is as popular—and as controversial—as ever. John Semper (Spider-Man: The Animated Series) ,Larry Houston (X-Men: The Animated Series), Eric Lewald (X-Men: The Animated Series), Denis Kitchen (Comix Book), Maggie Thompson (Comics Buyer’s Guide), Michael Kelly (longtime executive assistant to Stan Lee), Danny Fingeroth (A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee), and others discuss the incredible life and career of the co-creator of Marvel’s greatest superheroes.
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur
2:15-3:15pm // Room 6BCF
The cast and creative team of Disney Channel’s highly anticipated animated series Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, based on Marvel’s hit comic books, hold a conversation about this innovative action-comedy series centered on African American teen girl superhero Lunella Lafayette. Panelists include Diamond White (The Bold and the Beautiful), Libe Barer (Sneaky Pete), and Fred Tatasciore (Marvel’s Hit-Monkey), executive producer Steve Loter (Kim Possible), supervising producer Rodney Clouden (Futurama), and producer Pilar Flynn (Elena of Avalor). Moderated by Janine Rubenstein (editor-at-large, People magazine and host of People Every Day).
National Treasure: Edge of History
2:15-3:15pm // Ballroom 20
The cast and executive producers share an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming Disney+ Original series National Treasure: Edge of History, which is an expansion of the hit film franchise. Series regulars Lisette Olivera, Jake Austin Walker, Antonio Cipriano, Jordan Rodrigues, Zuri Reed, and Lyndon Smith and executive producers Cormac and Marianne Wibberley gather to discuss this upcoming action-adventure series.
Masters of the Universe: 40 Years
3:00-4:00pm // Hall H
Kevin Smith (Masters of the Universe: Revelation) interviews some of the greats from MOTU’s history, including talent and creators from each era, spanning toys, film, TV, and publishing. Hear why MOTU has been a pop culture sensation for four decades and get a sneak peek at what’s to come.
Todd McFarlane Celebrates Spawn’s 30th Anniversary
3:15-4:15pm // Room 6DE
Megastar artist, McFarlane Toys CEO, and Image Comics president Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Venom) celebrates the 30th anniversary of Image Comics and Spawn’s debut, which changed comics forever! McFarlane made history in 2021 with the best year of Spawn ever, breaking several long-held comic industry records and beating out Marvel and DC. McFarlane talks about comics, toys, Oddkey NTFs, and Hollywood.
30th Anniversary of X-Men: The Animated Series
5:45-6:45pm // Room 6DE
Larry Houston (producer/director X-Men TAS and Captain Planet), Dan Veesenmeyer (packaging artist for Hasbro Marvel Legends X-Men and Lego Ninjago), and Steven Melching (writer of The X-Men and Star Wars Rebels) celebrate the 30th anniversary and discuss the behind-the-scenes production of the ’90s X-Men series. Joining them is Larry Houston, director of the series.
3 Worlds/3 Moons: A New Day Dawns
6:00-7:00pm // Room 28DE
Through Substack’s comics initiative, Jonathan Hickman (Avengers, X-Men, East of West), Mike Huddleston (Decorum, Hellboy, The Strain), and Mike del Mundo (Thor, Avengers) introduced their most ambitious comics project to date: 3 Worlds/3 Moons, an all-new reader-supported science fiction concept universe being constructed in real-time, with new stories published weekly. These creative minds invite you to an exclusive look into the already expansive universe of stories as they make their first Comic-Con appearance.
San Diego Comic-Con: Friday, July 23
The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power
10:30-12:00pm // Hall H
Prime Video‘s new series brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, from the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map.
Meet cast members Morfydd Clark, Charles Edwards, Rob Aramayo, Benjamin Walker, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charlie Vickers, Nazanin Boniadi, Tyroe Muhafidin, Daniel Weyman, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Trystan Gravelle, Maxim Baldry, Ema Horvath, Lloyd Owen, Leon Wadham, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Sara Zwangobani, Sophia Nomvete, and Owain Arthur along with showrunners JD Payne, Patrick McKay, and EP Lindsey Weber.
CGC Comics 101
11:00am-12:00pm // Room 23ABC
Matt Nelson (CGC president) will discuss the origins of comic book certification and the effect of grading on the marketplace over the last 20 years. He’ll also cover CGC’s process of certifying comics, tips on submitting, and utilizing CCS, an affiliate of CGC that offers comic book enhancement services.
Marvel Studios – Animation
11:45am-1:15pm // Ballroom 20
Marvel Studios head of streaming, television and animation Brad Winderbaum; head of visual development Ryan Meinerding; and special guests dive into all things animation with exclusive looks at X-Men ’97, Marvel Zombies, What If…? season 2, and more.
AMC’s Tales of the Walking Dead
12:30-1:30pm // Hall H
Introducing a new series within The Walking Dead Universe, cast and creatives discuss the anthology of life-and-death, high-stakes survival within Tales of the Walking Dead. Cast will appear to discuss their exploration of unique stories within these stand-alone episodes focused on both new and established characters within the walker apocalypse. Creators will share their thoughts on single-episode storytelling, and cast will share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about these stories. Plus, view the premiere of the series’ trailer.
Paper Girls
1:30-2:30pm // Ballroom 20
From Amazon Studios, Legendary Television, and Plan B comes Paper Girls, a coming-of-age sci-fi adventure series based on the bestselling graphic novels by Brian K. Vaughan and Cliff Chiang. The cast, creators, and executive producers present an in-depth look at what to expect from this Prime Video series, debuting on July 29.
Paper Girls is a high-stakes personal journey following four paper girls—Erin, Mac, Tiffany, and KJ— who are out on their delivery route in the early morning hours after Halloween 1988 when they become caught in the crossfire between warring time-travelers, changing the course of their lives forever. Transported into the future, these girls must figure out a way to get back to the past, a journey that will bring them face-to-face with the grown-up versions of themselves and the Old Watch, a militant faction of time-travelers who have outlawed time travel so that they can remain in power. To survive, the girls will need to overcome their differences and learn to trust each other, and themselves.
AMC’s The Walking Dead
1:30-2:30pm // Hall H
Cast and creatives of the flagship series The Walking Dead discuss the highly anticipated remaining episodes of the decade-long apocalyptic drama. Celebrate the monumental journey of this beloved series and characters as we follow their arcs in the final eight episodes of this epic final season coming to AMC and AMC+ this fall. Plus, a look at the official trailer for the upcoming final episodes.
Keanu Reeves BRZRKR The Immortal Saga Continues
3:00-4:00pm // Hall H
Since its record-breaking debut in 2021, the BRZRKR comic has been thrilling readers with its story of the half-mortal, half-god warrior as he battles through the ages, seeking answers to the mystery of his endless blood-soaked existence, and how to end it.
Keanu Reeves joins series co-writer Matt Kindt, and screenwriter on the BRZRKR film Mattson Tomlin,Matt Gagnon (editor-in-chief, BOOM! Studios), Eric Harburn (executive editor, BOOM! Studios), and Stephen Christy (president, development, BOOM! Studios) for an exclusive look at the final issues of the series, along with details on where the saga will go next.
Breaking into Comics and Staying In
3:00-4:00pm // Room 11
With the shifting landscape of the comics industry, this is your guide to breaking into the comics industry. Andy Schmidt (former Marvel Comics editor) joins industry veterans Reilly Brown (Deadpool), Phillip Sevy (Tomb Raider, House), Ray-Anthony Height (Midnight Tiger), and Joe Schmalke (We Don’t Kill Spiders) for an in-depth discussion about the way the comics industry has evolved recently and how you can strategize to break in as a writer or an artist.
Marvel Comics
4:00-5:00pm // Room 25ABC
C.B. Cebulski (editor-in-chief) is here to answer your burning questions! Come to inquire about everything and anything you ever wanted to know about the Marvel Universe. What is the wackiest version of Spider-Man from across the multiverse? Does the Illuminati have a poker night? Which Marvel editors would survive Judgment Day? You’ll never know for sure unless you attend this panel! Featuring a special guest—and an exciting giveaway!
Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
8:00-9:00pm // Map icon Indigo Ballroom
The 34th annual Eisner Awards (the “Oscars” of the comics industry) honor comics creators and works in 33 categories. The gala ceremony features celebrity presenters and a multimedia extravaganza. Other prestigious awards to be given out include the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award, the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award, the Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comics Writing, and the Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award.
San Diego Comic-Con: Saturday, July 23
Secrets of the Roninverse and Armageddon Game
10:00-11:00am // Room 23ABC
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics have never been hotter! With the critically acclaimed The Last Ronin having reached its senses-shattering conclusion, fans have been left reeling with one burning question: What’s next? TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Ben Bishop, Erik Burnham, and moderator Charles Beacham tease what’s next for “The Roninverse,” IDW’s ongoing continuity, Armageddon Game, and Saturday Morning Adventures.
Warner Bros Theatrical
10:15-11:15am // Hall H
Warner Bros. Pictures returns to Comic-Con International: San Diego, continuing the Studio’s tradition of bringing the fans an exciting Hall H presentation. This year’s lineup: the highly anticipated Black Adam and Shazam! Fury of the Gods, with huge stars Dwayne Johnson, Zachary Levi, and more.
House of the Dragon
11:30am-12:30pm // Hall H
Based on George R. R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, the HBO Original series House of the Dragon is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and tells the story of House Targaryen. The series debut’s August 21 on HBO and HBO Max.
Panelists include co-creator/executive producer George R. R. Martin, co-creator/co-showrunner/executive producer/writer Ryan Condal, co-showrunner/executive producer/director Miguel Sapochnik, and Paddy Considine (King Viserys Targaryen), Matt Smith (Prince Daemon Targaryen), Olivia Cooke (Alicent Hightower), Emma D’Arcy (Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), Steve Toussaint (Lord Corlys Velaryon), Eve Best (Princess Rhaenys Targaryen), Fabien Frankel (Ser Criston Cole), Graham McTavish (Ser Harrold Westerling), Milly Alcock (Young Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen), and Emily Carey (Young Alicent Hightower). Moderated by Jason Concepcion (podcast host).
IDW Publishing: 2022 and Beyond
1:00-2:00pm // Room 25ABC
Publisher Nachie Marsham and new executive editorial director Jamie S. Rich welcome Kevin Eastman (TMNT), Kim Dwinell (Surfside Girls), and other industry heavy-hitters to the stage to discuss the huge new initiatives driving this innovative publisher forward. Dark Spaces, the “Roninverse,” adaptations from comics to TV, world-renowned brands, and wild new concepts…you’ll learn about it here!
What Comics Publishers Want!
2:00-3:00pm // Room 11
Panelists from CEX, Source Point Press, and Syzygy Publishing explain what publishers are looking for and why they’re looking for it, and offer a whole bunch of tips to make your pitches and projects become super-attractive to them and other publishers. Featuring Andy Schmidt (CEX Publishing), Travis McIntire (Source Point Press), Chris Ryall (Syzygy, IDW Publishing), Joe Schmalke (co-publisher of Black Caravan), Josh Werner (EIC, Source Point Press) and writer Rich Douek (Wastelanders, Sea of Sorrows).
Marvel Comics: Next Big Thing
3:00-4:00pm // Room 6A
Marvel’s most famous panel returns! C. B. Cebulski (editor-in-chief), Nick Lowe (VP & executive editor), and editors Darren Shan and Lauren Bisom lead a line-up of luminaries including Christopher Cantwell (Iron Man), Ram V (Venom, Carnage), and Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty). What lies ahead for Shang-Chi, Ms. Marvel, Ant-Man, Ghost Rider, and the rest of the Marvel Universe? And what is the mysterious looming danger of the DARK WEB that threatens the future of Spider-Man and the X-Men? This is the only place you can find out! Come for the incredible reveals and stay for a unique giveaway!
Kevin Eastman Studios
5:00-6:00pm // Room 23ABC
Kevin Eastman will talk all things TMNT and Kevin Eastman Studios’ upcoming projects, as well as engage in a Q&A. Surprise guests will join Kevin.
Marvel Studios
5:00-6:00pm // Hall H
Marvel Studios president and producer Kevin Feige and special guests provide an inside look at the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe.
A Panel with Kevin Smith!
6:30-8:00pm // Hall H
Kevin Smith is like the gum under the table at which actual celebrity guests sit during much better panels in Hall H: The guy just keeps sticking around. Not-so-Silent Bob returns to the Hall H stage with the cast of his first feature Clerks as they world premiere the opening 5 minutes of Lionsgate’s Clerks III! See Dante and Randal and Jay and Silent Bob on the Hall H screen before anyone else gets to see them in theaters this fall! Whether he’s dishing details about the just-announced season 2 of Masters of the Universe or rambling on about Marvel movies and the Mandalorian, ComiKev makes Comic-Con FAN-tastic!
San Diego Comic-Con: Sunday, July 24
Marvel: Women of Marvel
10:30-11:30am // Room 6A
The Women of Marvel are here! Writer and podcast host Angelique Roche will lead a lively discussion with Marvel stars including senior editor Lauren Bisom, author Nic Stone (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel), and other Mighty Marvel guests. What is it like for women working in the industry today, and what is next for Marvel’s woman-led titles? And don’t miss a special giveaway at the end of the panel!
For more San Diego Comic-Con program schedules visit the official website.
