IDW announces exclusives, celebrity signings, panels and more for SDCC 2018

   

Berkeley Breathed, Mike Mignola, Lynn Johnston, Joe Jusko, Kevin Eastman, Freddie Williams III, JK Woodward, Scott and David Tipton, Marc Andreyko, Bobby Moynihan, and cast from Wynonna Earp, are among dozens of comic book and television creators to be featured at signings and panels hosted by IDW Publishing at next week’s 49th annual San Diego Comic-Con.

As you’d expect IDW will also be bringing to Booth #2743 lots of comic book exclusives and special edition hardcover format books.  You’ll find Jack Kirby, Jim Starlin, and John Byrne Artist’s Editions, plus comics featuring Star Wars, Star Trek, X-Men, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, DuckTales, Danger Girl, Judge Dredd, My Little Pony, Sonic, Transformers, Ghostbusters, Sword of Ages, and more, including several exclusive variant covers only available at SDCC 2018.

Get more information on all the SDCC 2018 exclusives from IDW at the publisher’s website here.

Here are the announced exclusives from IDW, followed by IDW’s signings and panels:

Jack Kirby’s Heroes & Monsters Artist’s Edition, Heroes Convention Variant
Cover by Jack Kirby
$150, Limited to 100 units
15” x 22”
Many of Jack “King” Kirby’s most iconic heroes (Captain America, the X-Men, Ant-Man, and Sgt. Fury) join seven of his best monster stories in this collection, plus a gallery section filled with covers and pin-ups.  Debuting at this year’s SDCC is the variant cover featuring Tales of Suspense #98 — Captain America versus Black Panther.

Jack Kirby’s Heroes & Monsters Artist’s Edition, Monsters Convention Variant
Cover by Jack Kirby
$150, Limited to 100 units
15” x 22”

Jim Starlin’s Marvel Cosmic Artifact Edition, Signed Convention Variant
Cover by Jim Starlin
$150, Limited to 100 units, each with a bound-in signature plate signed by Jim Starlin.
12” x 17”
This Artifact Edition focuses on Jim Starlin’s beloved Warlock, Thanos, and Captain Marvel, stories that shaped the Marvel Universe for decades. Debuting at this year’s SDCC is the variant cover featuring Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2 with Thanos fighting Spider-Man and the Thing.

John Byrne’s X-Men Artifact Edition, Signed Convention Variant
Cover by John Byrne
$150, Limited to 100 units, each with a bound-in signature plate signed by John Byrne.
12” x 17”
John Byrne’s run on the X-Men that introduced Alpha Flight and created the near-mythical storylines “The Dark Phoenix Saga” and “Days of Future Past!”  Debuting at this year’s SDCC is the variant cover featuring X-Men #133, where Wolverine goes berserker-style on the Hellfire Club.

Joe Jusko’s Marvel Masterpieces Hardcover Convention Variant
Cover by Joe Jusko
$75 each, Limited to 150 units
Joe Jusko’s complete Marvel Masterpieces painted trading card art from the 2016 Upper Deck set is collected in its entirety for the first time — more than 130 never-before-seen masterpieces, including hard-to-find premium cards.  Debuting at this year’s SDCC is the variant cover featuring a new painting of the Incredible Hulk.

Disney DuckTales Lithograph with FREE gift
Artwork by Jeff Smith
$50 each, limited to 50 copies
An Official Disney Archive print of the DuckTales #0 SDCC Variant cover by Bone creator Jeff Smith, measuring 11.7 by 16.5 inches.  Hand-numbered and printed on 51 pound paper, each print is packaged in an envelope with an Official Disney Archive label.  As a bonus, you will get a FREE copy of DuckTales #1 Incentive Variant.

Danger Girl 20th Anniversary Book
Cover by J. Scott Campbell
$20, Limited to 250 copies
This comic re-presents the introductory preview and first oversized issue, in crisp black and white pencils, as well as full color with captions.  Get this variant cover by J. Scott Campbell and get it signed by Campbell during the convention.

Danger Girl Gallery Edition Prestige Format
Cover by J. Scott Campbell
$20, limited to 250 copies
This collection features 64 pages crammed full of Campbell’s Danger Girl covers and pin-ups, with a bonus section of guest star artists like Adam Hughes, Travis Charest, Arthur Adams, Joe Quesada and more.  Pick up this variant cover from series creator J. Scott Campbell featuring artwork from the Ultimate Collection softcover, and get this signed by Campbell during the convention.

DuckTales #10
Cover by Marco Ghiglione
$10, limited to 500 copies
When Donald, Scrooge, and the boys search for a treasure of the two-headed horse, they get a few more heads than they were bargaining for!  Pick up this B&W sketch variant by series artist Marco Ghiglione at the convention.

GI Joe Real American Hero #252
Cover by Adam Hughes
$10, limited to 500 copies
Larry Hama and David Messina join forces to present Cobra’s ruthless and deadly femme fatale: Baroness!  Pick up this convention variant, limited to only 500 copies, by fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes.

Judge Dredd Under Siege #1
Blank Sketch Cover
$10, limited to 250 copies
Writer Mark Russell (The Flintstones, Apocrypha Now) brings cutting edge humor and tense, gritty action to a new Judge Dredd series.  When all contact with the Patrick Sqayze Block is lost, Dredd and Judge Beeny investigate only to find it’s become a beachhead for an all-out mutant assault on Mega-City One.

My Little Pony: Ponyville Mysteries #1
Cover by Jay Fosgitt
$5, limited to 500 copies
The Cutie Mark Crusaders head to their favorite comic con to find clues and solve mysteries on this special new variant cover by Jay Fosgitt.  Inside you’ll find the first issue of this crime-solving mini-series where the Crusaders help solve crimes in Ponyville.

Sonic #7
Cover by Adam Bryce Thomas
$10, limited to 500 copies
Secrets revealed! This issue features an INSANE reveal of one of the major villains in this storyline, and it’s not who you think!  Get a unique foil-stamped cover by artist Adam Bryce Thomas during the convention!

Star Trek Discovery Annual
Blank Sketch Cover
$10, limited to 500 copies
The hit CBS All Access show, Star Trek Discovery, comes to comics, and the Annual is packed with backstory on Science Officer Lt. Stamets and his interactions with the Discovery crew.  Pick up this blank cover and get it signed and sketched by your favorite Star Trek creators.

Star Wars Adventures #10
Cover by Derek Charm
$10, limited to 500 copies
Han and Chewie are on the run from bounty hunters and take refuge on a planet that mysteriously shuts down all electronics.  Also featuring a Lando Calrissian story by Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet.  Get this spot color variant cover by artist Derek Charm and get it autographed at the con.

Sword of Ages #1 Deluxe Edition
Cover by Gabriel Rodriguez
$10, limited to 250 copies
Locke & Key artist Gabriel Rodriguez brings us his first creator-owned comic, a tale of fantasy and adventure and lush environments, as conceived by Gabe.  Pick up this convention exclusive variant featuring a new cover by Rodriguez, limited to only 250 copies.

Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #0
Animation Art Cover
$10, limited to 500 copies
The Turtles are returning to the small screen in this newest iteration of the Nickelodeon cartoon series, and this #0 issue puts you into the action.  Pick up this convention variant featuring animation art from the show that premieres this Fall.

TMNT #1 reprint
Cover by Jim Mahfood
$10, limited to 500 copies
Artist extraordinare Jim Mahfood shares his take on the TMNT franchise with this wicked variant cover to the IDW-based TMNT #1 story from 2011.  Get this variant at the IDW booth.

TMNT Urban Legends #1
Cover by Kevin Eastman
$10, limited to 500 copies
This series reprints the Image TMNT series from the 1990’s in all its’ glory.  The Turtles are in fine form, as drawn in B&W glory by TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman.

Transformers: Unicron #1
Cover by Alex Milne
$10, limited to 500 copies
The end is nigh as Transformers Unicron #1 descends onto SDCC.  Get this convention artist of Unicron’s true form as drawn by series artist Alex Milne.

Wynonna Earp Greatest Hits #1
Cast Photo Cover
$10, limited to 200 copies
The stars of the hit SyFy TV show will be on hand at the convention to sign a special photo variant cover only available at the show.

Gabriel Rodriguez Bundle
Pack of 4 variants + 2 bonuses
$40, limited to 25 sets
Pick up Gabriel Rodriguez variants to Clue #1, Locke & Key #1 reprint, Locke & Key Small World, and TMNT #50, plus two free bonus gifts, all for $40.

Kevin Eastman Bundle
Pack of 4 variants + bonus
$40, limited to 50 sets
Here’s your chance to get 4 Kevin Eastman variants from the IDW vault, including the Mirage #1 reissue, Batman/TMNT Adventures #5 Con Variant, TMNT #60 Con variant, and TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo SD Comic Art Gallery variant, plus as a free gift, the TMNT: Dimension X #1 100 copy incentive cover.

Sonic Bundle
$25 each, 300 sets at show
If you missed out on Sonic or want a pristine set, here’s your chance to get virgin art cover versions of Sonic #1-4 by artist Tyson Hesse, plus a rare Sonic #1 Blank cover that’s only available in these sets.  Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Star Trek TNG Through the Mirror Bundle
Set of 5 B&W variants
$25, limited to 250 sets
You can collect all 5 issues of the Star Trek Through the Mirror 5-week event, by the Tiptons and artist J.K. Woodward by getting this bundle containing unique B&W versions of the Woodward regular covers.  This bundle is limited to only 250 sets at $25 per bundle.

Star Wars Forces of Destiny Bundle
Set of 5 virgin variants
$25, limited to 150 sets
Get this bundle of 5 Star Wars Force of Destiny weekly books that show how choices big and small ultimately shape the destiny of beloved female characters like Princess Leia, Rey, Padme, Ahsoka, Hera, and Rose and Paige Tico from The Last Jedi.  Get this bundle of 5 virgin cover comics signed by artist Elsa Charretier at the convention.

Wynonna Earp Deluxe Pack
Cast Photo Cover
$20, limited to 100 packs
For the ultimate collectors, pick up this deluxe pack containing this year’s convention variant and past photo variants from the series.  You may even get a Wynonna Earp Legends variant already signed by Doc Holliday himself, Tim Rozon.

Bloom County: Best Read on the Throne
Cover by Berkeley Breathed
$40, Limited to 100 units
Get a special hardcover version of the latest collection of Berkeley Breathed’s recently revived Bloom County comic strip.  This book, containing a bound in plate signed by Breathed, collects year three of the Bloom County relaunch begun in 2015.

TMNT Bodycount
Cover by Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley
$40, limited to 400 units
Inspired by the magazine Heavy Metal and the films of John Woo, creators Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley present a much darker take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, spinning a pulse-pounding yarn of over-the-top action and more than a bit of the old ultraviolence.  This variant has a cover with pencils by Kevin Eastman and inks by Simon Bisley.

Wynonna Earp Season Two Yearbook
Photo cover
$10, limited to 250 units
This Wynonna Earp Season 2 Yearbook, with a special convention photo variant cover, is filled with on-set photos, including action shots from the show and all-new behind-the-scenes goodies.  This is a book all Earpers need in their motorcycle saddle bag.

Ghostbusters Trading Card Set
Artwork by Dan Schoening
$10 each, limited to 250 sets
IDW is proud to present this unique trading card set, in partnership with Ghost Corps, by writer Erik Burnham and artist Dan Schoening, of twenty five different Ghostbusters members across all known universes.  This is the 1st half of a larger set of Ghostbusters members, who can be seen monthly in the maxi-series Ghostbusters: Crossing Over from IDW.

Secret Project Lithograph
Artwork by TBA
$20 each, limited to 250 copies
IDW will be unveiling a new mini-series during one of its Thursday morning panels, and it will release this lithograph commemorating the new series on Thursday, July 19, at 12 p.m., at the IDW booth.  Be the first to own artwork from this exciting new project, and you will be able to get it signed by the artist at the convention.

And here is the schedule of IDW Publishing panels and signings:

Wednesday, July 18 (Preview Night)

6:00 – 7:00 Transformers: Unicron – John Barber
6:00 – 8:00 Bloom County – Berkeley Breathed
7:00 – 8:00 Euthanauts – Tini Howard
8:00 – 9:00 Star Wars Adventures – Derek Charm, Shaun Manning, Mauricet, Cavan Scott, Landry Q. Walker
8:00 – 9:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko

Thursday, July 19

10:00 – 11:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
10:00 – 11:00 The Three Rooms in Valerie’s Head – Dan Berry
10:00 – 11:00 Gumballs – Erin Nations
10:00 – 11:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Ed Crowell, Jack Lowe, Steve Nedvidek
10:00 – 11:00 Limbo Lounge – Dave Calver
11:00 – 11:30 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
11:00 – 12:00 Coin-Op Comics – Maria Hoey, Peter Hoey
11:00 – 12:00 Walled City – Aya Morton, Anne Optowsky
12:00 – 1:00 Bloom County – Berkeley Breathed
12:00 – 1:00 Transformers – John Barber, Fico Ossio, Mairghread Scott
12:00 – 1:00 Goosebumps – Jen Vaughn
1:00 – 2:00 For Better or For Worse – Lynn Johnston
1:00 – 3:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco, Bobby Curnow
2:00 – 3:00 Bram Stoker’s Dracula – Mike Mignola
3:00 – 4:00 Star Wars Adventures – Derek Charm, Delilah Dawson, Shannon Eric Denton, Shaun Manning, Mauricet, Cavan Scott, Landry Q. Walker
3:00 – 4:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
4:00 – 5:00 Bloom County – Berkeley Breathed
4:00 – 5:00 Sonic The Hedgehog – Takashi Iizuka, Evan Stanley, Caleb Goellner
5:00 – 6:00 V-Wars – Jonathan Maberry, Ryan Brown
5:00 – 6:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
5:00 – 6:00 The Scooter Chronicles – Shahriar Fouladi
6:00 – 7:00 Wynonna Earp – Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Emily Andras, Beau Smith, Lora Innes
6:00 – 7:00 Assassinistas – Tini Howard, Gilbert Hernandez

Friday, July 20

10:00 ­– 11:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek, Jack Lowe, Ed Crowell
10:00 ­– 11:00 Surfside Girls ­– Kim Dwinell
10:00 – 11:00 I Am A Number ­– Rian Hughes
10:00 – 11:00 For Better or For Worse – Lynn Johnston
11:00 – 12:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
11:00 – 12:00 My Little Pony – Agnes Garbowska, Tony Fleecs, Jeremy Whitley, Thom Zahler
11:00 – 12:00 Limbo Lounge – Dave Calver
12:00 – 1:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco, Bobby Curnow, Caleb Goellner
12:00 – 1:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
12:00 – 1:00 Judge Dredd – Mark Russell
1:00 – 2:30 Wynonna Earp – Melanie Scrofano, Tim Rozon, Shamier Anderson, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, Chantel Riley, Emily Andras, Beau Smith
3:00 – 4:00 Liz Wrightson
3:00 – 4:00 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Andy Suriano, Ant Ward
(Co-executive producers of the new animated series!)
4:00 – 5:00 Full Bleed Vol. 2 Launch Party – Dirk Wood, Gideon Kendall, Erin Nations, Jen Vaughn, Jarrett Melendez, Sara Richard, Mark Russell, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Rob Salkowitz
4:00 – 5:00 Ward’s Valley – Bobby Curnow
4:00 – 5:00 Surfside Girls ­– Kim Dwinell
5:00 – 6:00 Star Trek – Mike Johnson, David Tipton, Scott Tipton, J.K. Woodward
5:00 – 6:00 Ghostbusters – Erik Burnham
5:00 – 6:00 Come Again – Nate Powell
5:00 – 6:00 The Three Rooms in Valerie’s Head – Dan Berry
5:00 – 6:00 Gumballs – Erin Nations
6:00 – 7:00 The X-Files – Delilah Dawson, J.J. Lendl, Jonathan Maberry, Mister Sam Shearon, Denton Tipton
6:00 – 7:00 From Hell, The Goat Getters – Eddie Campbell

Saturday, July 21

10:00 – 11:00 DuckTales – Bobby Moynihan, Matt Youngberg, Frank Angones, Sean Jimenez
(*Voice Actor, Executive Producers, and Art Director of the series)
10:00 – 11:00 Goosebumps – Jeremy Lambert
11:00 – 12:00 Star Wars Adventures – Derek Charm, Elsa Charretier, Pierrick Colinet, Shaun Manning, Mauricet, Cavan Scott
11:00 – 12:00 Stretch Armstrong – Kevin Burke, Doc Wyatt
12:00 – 1:00 Star Trek – Mike Johnson, David Tipton, Scott Tipton, J.K. Woodward
12:00 – 1:00 My Little Pony – Tony Fleecs, Jeremy Whitley, Thom Zahler
1:00 – 2:00 Sh*t My President Says – Shannon Wheeler
1:00 – 2:00 God is Disappointed in You – Mark Russell
1:00 – 2:00 Come Again – Nate Powell
1:00 – 2:00 I Am A Number – Rian Hughes
1:00 – 2:00 Ward’s Valley – Bobby Curnow
1:00 – 2:00 Coin-Op Comics – Maria Hoey, Peter Hoey
2:00 – 3:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Freddie E. Williams, Mateus Santolouco
2:00 – 3:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
2:00 – 3:00 Transformers: Unicron – John Barber
2:00 ­– 3:00 Assassinistas – Gilbert Hernandez
2:00 – 3:00 Goosebumps – Jen Vaughn
3:00 – 4:00 Transformers – John Barber, Brendan Cahill, Fico Ossio, Mairghread Scott, Magdalene Visaggio
3:00 – 4:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
4:00 – 5:30 Wynonna Earp – Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, Chantel Riley, Emily Andras, Beau Smith
6:00 – 7:00 SECRET PROJECT TO BE ANNOUNCED AT SDCC – Fico Ossio
6:00 – 7:00 Locke & Key, Sword of Ages – Gabriel Rodriguez
6:00 – 7:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco

Sunday, July 22

10:00 – 11:00 My Little Pony – Tony Fleecs, Sara Richard
10:00 – 11:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek, Jack Lowe, Ed Crowell
11:00 – 12:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko
11:00 – 12:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Tom Waltz, Mateus Santolouco, Freddie E. Williams, Caleb Goellner
12:00 – 1:00 Ghostbusters – Erik Burnham
12:00 – 1:00 Star Wars Adventures – Cavan Scott, Shaun Manning
1:00 – 2:00 Goosebumps – Jeremy Lambert
1:00 – 2:00 Essex County, The Underwater Welder – Jeff Lemire
1:00 – 2:00 Come Again – Nate Powell
1:00 – 2:00 Ward’s Valley – Bobby Curnow
1:00 – 2:00 The Three Rooms in Valerie’s Head – Dan Berry
2:00 – 3:00 For Better or For Worse – Lynn Johnston
2:00 ­­­– 3:00 Love is Love – Marc Andreyko, Cecil Castellucci, Nyambi Nyambi
3:00 – 4:00 The Jekyll Island Chronicles – Steve Nedvidek, Jack Lowe, Ed Crowell
3:00 – 4:00 Marvel Masterpieces – Joe Jusko

Transformers: Unicron and Beyond
Thursday, 7/19, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Room: 29AB
The planet-eater Unicron has arrived, and nothing will be spared.  Come join IDW Editor-in-Chief John Barber, associate publisher David Hedgecock, editor David Mariotte, Hasbro’s Director of Global Publishing Michael Kelly and creators behind the blockbuster event of the summer to find out what’s in store for the Autobots and a hint at what comes next.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles For All!
Thursday, 7/19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Room: 28DE
Three eras of the Ninja Turtles collide in one room.  Co-creator Kevin Eastman is joined by the current comic book creative team of Tom Waltz, Bobby Curnow, along with other special guests as they talk about the past, present, and future of the heroes in a half shell! Turtle power.  There will also be a special Turtle Trivia with prizes for the ultimate TMNT fan.

Spotlight on Lynn Johnston
Thursday, 7/19, 11:00 am – 12:00 am, Room 32AB
Comic-Con special guest Lynn Johnston is the Canadian creator of For Better or For Worse.  This family-based comic strip has been syndicated since 1979 and was named Best Syndicated Comic Strip in 1992.  At its peak, For Better or For Worse appeared in more than 2,000 newspapers in 23 countries and was translated into 8 languages for a devoted readership of more than 220 million.  Expect to learn more about Johnston’s career in comics and what she’s been up to lately.

Joe Jusko Spotlight
Thursday, 7/19, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 9
Joe Jusko is one of the premier and most in-demand painters of comic book and trading-card art working today. In an award-winning career spanning more than 40 years, he has produced extraordinary illustrations for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., and many more. Join this acclaimed artist as he talks with IDW editor Scott Dunbier about his long and storied (and believe us, there are stories) career.

Sonic the Hedgehog’s Way Past Cool Panel
Thursday, 7/19, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room: 9
Sonic The Hedgehog has raced back into comics, bringing old enemies and new friends along for the ride! Join IDW editors Joe Hughes and David Mariotte, artist Evan Stanley, Sega Licensing Specialist Michael Cisneros, Director of Product Development Austin Keys, and special guest Takashi Iizuka, the Head of Sonic Team for a fun discussion on comics and upcoming games, surprise announcements, and more.

Spotlight on Shannon Wheeler
Thursday 7/19, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, Room 26AB
Comic-Con special guest Shannon Wheeler (New Yorker cartoonist and Too Much Coffee Man creator) presents a special slide show and free gifts.

IDW: PDX presents Full Bleed
Friday, 7/20, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., Room: 32AB
Ted Adams, CEO & co-founder of IDW and Dirk Wood, Creative Director of IDW:PDX present FULL BLEED: A sneak-peek into the world’s only 200 page, hardcover, print only comics & culture “magazine!”  Prizes, announcements, Q&A, and a roundtable discussion on comics, journalism and more! Featuring Art Director Robbie Robbins, and contributors Jen Vaughn, Jarrett Melendez, Kim Dwinell, Gideon Kendall, Christina “Steenz” Stewart, and more.   Got a pitch for Full Bleed?  Bring it to the panel.

The Human Condition: Connecting Humanity With Graphic Novels
Friday, 7/20, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room: 23ABC
Featuring vibrant stories that bring tales of strength, courage, and determination to audiences of all ages. As the graphic novel space gains popularity and general interest, it presents a powerful medium for sharing complex stories or characterizations across the nuanced tableau of our multi-cultural world. From books featuring real-life frontierswoman Calamity Jane, to the brutal Spanish Revolution, and even the personal demons that cast doubt within our lives — this panel will show the strength of sequential graphic story telling in the 21st Century.

The One, The Only, Artist’s Edition!
Friday, 7/20, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Room: 4
Since their inception nearly a decade ago, Artist’s Editions have become one of the most acclaimed (and imitated) formats in comics.  IDW has won five prestigious Eisner-awards for their line of massive art books… so far! Join IDW Director of Special Projects Scott Dunbier as he fills you in on upcoming projects—some not yet announced—and presents a slide show featuring an amazing sampling of art.

Wynonna Earp Season 3 Premiere!
Friday, 7/20, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Horton Grand Theatre
Join the cast and creators of the breakout SYFY hit series Wynonna Earp as it celebrates the beginning of season three! Come see Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, and Chantel Riley along with show runner Emily Andras, and comic creator Beau Smith and watch an exclusive screening of the first episode of the new season, Blood Red and Going Down.

Saturday Morning Cartoon Jam with IDW
Saturday, 7/21, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Room: 23ABC
From Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to My Little Pony, Star Wars Adventures, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more, IDW publishes some of the hottest properties in children’s comics on the market today. Come meet the people who make it happen and learn the comic-making process so you can make a comic of your own.  There will be interactive activities, great announcements, and a special gift for everyone who attends.

Jack Kirby’s Artwork Extravaganza Encore!
Saturday, 7/21, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Room 24ABC
Back by popular demand, the smash-hit panel returns to San Diego.  A larger-than life celebration of the King of Comics features an unprecedented multi-media presentation of over 1,300 pieces of Jack Kirby artwork.  IDW President and Publisher Greg Goldstein, is joined by esteemed artist Joe Jusko and some surprise guests to discuss the unrivaled work of the legendary talent, Jack Kirby. Everyone in attendance will take home a limited-edition print with them.

IDW’s Big News Panel!
Saturday, 7/21, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Room: 25ABC
Be among the first to hear about IDW’s big announcements at SDCC.  New titles.  New creators.  All the news that’s fit to print in one place.  Plus, don’t miss out on an exclusive giveaway that you can only get here.

IDW Entertainment & SYFY Present: Wynonna Earp
Saturday, 7/21, 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m., Room 6DE
Join the cast and creators of the breakout SYFY hit series Wynonna Earp.  Come see Melanie Scrofano, Shamier Anderson, Tim Rozon, Dominique Provost-Chalkley, Katherine Barrell, Varun Saranga, and Chantel Riley along with show runner Emily Andras, and comic creator Beau Smith as they reveal behind-the-scenes antics, show off exclusive footage, and answer your biggest questions about Season 3.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles On the Tabletop
Sunday, 7/22, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Room: 4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles has an exciting year on the way for board games. With a successful Kickstarter just finishing up for Munchkin and a new tabletop miniatures game on the way.  This panel will look at how the Ninja Turtles are doing on the tabletop, a discussion with the game designers, an early look at the miniatures and then a special/exclusive announcement for the next game.

San Diego Comic-Con 2018 begins Wednesday, July 18, 2018, and continues through Sunday, July 22, 2018, at the San Diego Convention Center in downtown San Diego, California.

C.J. Bunce
Editor
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