{"id":390830,"date":"2026-07-08T17:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/390830\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:19:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T17:19:08","slug":"dc-san-diego-comic-con-2026-exclusives-signings-panels-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/390830\/","title":{"rendered":"DC San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Exclusives, Signings, Panels, More"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u2019ll be bringing their films for a Hall H panel, unless that\u2019s being announced separately.<\/p>\n

On the show floor, attendees will find them at Booth #4544, celebrating the Silver Age of comics and transforming\u00a0the space into a 1950s-inspired hub packed with exclusive comics and merchandise, interactive experiences, creator signings, giveaways, and plenty of surprises throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s archive.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 Gramp\u00e1 (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), Bel\u00e9n Ortega (Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman), Javi Fern\u00e1ndez (DC K.O.), and many more.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s Lobo #1 variant cover, DC GO! pins, and a Jon Kent press badge from Jon Kent: This Internship is My Kryptonite, while supplies last.<\/p>\n

The official DC cosplay fan opp will also take place at the booth on Thursday at 6pm.<\/p>\n

Fans can also meet future service dogs, Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Kara Zor\u2011El, 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.<\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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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 Fern\u00e1ndez and Alejandro S\u00e1nchez), and more.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Looking to add some extra green to your wardrobe ahead of\u00a0Lanterns? You can shop inspired items including the Oath Bomber Jacket and collector\u2019s Power Ring (sizes 9\u201312), as well as apparel tied to DC Studios\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

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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\u00a0bundle set with foil variant and Upper Deck trading card and an\u00a0Absolute Batman shirt from Shoe Palace.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the panels:<\/p>\n

THURSDAY, JULY 23<\/p>\n

11:30AM \u2013 12:30PM.\u00a0DC\u2019s JIM LEE & FRIENDS<\/p>\n

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\u2019t want to miss this. Moderated by Jim Lee.\u00a0Room: 6DE<\/p>\n

3:30PM \u2013 4:30PM. \u201cBatman: Caped Crusader\u201d Season Two Advanced Screening and Q&A with Cast and Crew (Warner Bros. Animation)<\/p>\n

Return to Gotham City for the world-premiere screening of the first episode of\u00a0Batman: Caped Crusader\u00a0Season Two,\u00a0followed 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\u00a0. Be sure to stay for the full panel\u2014you never know who has the last laugh.\u00a0Batman: Caped Crusader\u00a0hails from Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, J.J. Abrams\u2019 Bad Robot Productions, and Matt Reeves\u2019 6th & Idaho. Along with Abrams, Reeves, and Bruce Timm,\u00a0Batman: Caped Crusader\u00a0executive producers include James Tucker, Geoffrey Thorne, Sarah Geismer, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register.\u00a0Room: 6BCF<\/p>\n

FRIDAY, JULY 24<\/p>\n

11:15AM \u2013 12:15PM. DC\u2019s GOTHAM CITY (DC Comics)<\/p>\n

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\u2019s future. Plus, get an early look at what\u2019s coming this fall\u2026including a major reveal fans won\u2019t want to miss.\u00a0Panelists include\u00a0G. Willow Wilson\u00a0(Poison Ivy),\u00a0Matt Fraction\u00a0(Batman),\u00a0Tom Taylor\u00a0(Detective Comics),\u00a0Tate Brombal\u00a0(Batgirl),\u00a0Christopher Cantwell\u00a0(Batman: Bad Seeds \u2013 Gotham Central),\u00a0Scott Snyder\u00a0(Absolute Batman), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Rob Levin.\u00a0Room: 6DE<\/p>\n

12:30PM \u2013 1:30PM. DC\u2019s NEXT LEVEL (DC Comics)<\/p>\n

Go deeper into DC\u2019s 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\u00a0Joshua Williamson\u00a0(Legion of Super-Heroes),\u00a0Hayden Sherman\u00a0(Legion of Super-Heroes),\u00a0Kyle Higgins\u00a0(Teen Titans),\u00a0Michael Walsh,\u00a0Gerry Duggan\u00a0(Next Level: One Shot), and more. Moderated by DC Senior Editor Brittany Holzherr and DC Senior Editor Andrew Marino.\u00a0Room: 6DE<\/p>\n

2:00PM \u2013 2:45PM. \u201cMy Adventures with Superman\u201d Season 3 (Warner Bros. Animation)<\/p>\n

Suit up for the next chapter of\u00a0\u201cMy Adventures with Superman\u201d\u00a0as the cast and creative team take the Comic\u2011Con stage to talk Season 3 of Adult Swim\u2019s acclaimed animated series from Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios. From Clark and Lois\u2019 evolving partnership to higher stakes in Metropolis and beyond, the panel will explore how the show continues to reimagine the world\u2019s most iconic hero with heart, humor, and action\u2014plus behind\u2011the\u2011scenes insights and special surprises for fans. Panelists include showrunners\u00a0Jake Wyatt\u00a0and\u00a0Brendan Clogher, writer\u00a0Karen Graci\u00a0and voice cast\u00a0Jack Quaid,\u00a0Alice Lee,\u00a0Ishmel Sahid,\u00a0Kiana Madeira.\u00a0Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront<\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JULY 25<\/p>\n

10:00AM \u2013 11:00AM. \u201cBatman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall\u201d\u00a0Special Presentation & Q&A (Warner Bros. Animation)<\/p>\n

When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman\u2019s entire Rogue\u2019s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. Join\u00a0Rick Morales(supervising producer),\u00a0Jim Krieg\u00a0(producer),\u00a0Michael Mando\u00a0(voice of \u201cBane\u201d), 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,\u00a0Batman: Knightfall\u00a0by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O\u2019Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent.\u00a0Room: 6A<\/p>\n

11:15AM \u2013 12:15PM. DC\u2019s METROPOLIS AND BEYOND (DC Comics)<\/p>\n

DC\u2019s top creators gather for a conversation about Superman, the next phase of DC\u2019s All In comics, and what\u2019s on the horizon for the heroes who soar far beyond Metropolis. Panelists include\u00a0Joshua Williamson\u00a0(Superman),\u00a0Mark Waid\u00a0(Action\u00a0Comics,\u00a0Justice League Unlimited),\u00a0Tom King\u00a0(Wonder Woman),\u00a0Stephanie Williams\u00a0(Wonder War: The Matriarch, Warriors and a Wee Wonder),\u00a0Jeremy Adams\u00a0(Green Lantern, Emperor Aquaman),\u00a0Morgan Hampton\u00a0(Green Lantern Corps),\u00a0Nicole Maines\u00a0(Justice League: Dream Girls), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Paul Kaminski.\u00a0Room: 6DE<\/p>\n

12:30PM \u2013 1:30PM. DC\u2019s ABSOLUTE UNIVERSE (DC Comics)<\/p>\n

Celebrate the phenomenon of DC\u2019s Absolute line with the award\u2011winning 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\u00a0Scott Snyder\u00a0(Absolute Batman),\u00a0Nick Dragotta\u00a0(Absolute Batman),\u00a0Hayden Sherman\u00a0(Absolute Wonder Woman),\u00a0Jeff Lemire\u00a0(Absolute Flash),\u00a0Che Grayson\u00a0(Absolute Catwoman),\u00a0Pornsak Pichetshote\u00a0(Absolute Green Arrow),\u00a0Rafael Albuquerque\u00a0(Absolute Green Arrow), and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Katie Kubert and Senior Editor Andrew Marino.\u00a0Room: 6DE<\/p>\n

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