SDCC ’25: Dark Horse announces full schedule & exclusives

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Dark Horse has announced its full schedule and exclusives for Comic-Con International San Diego 2025, including creator signings and panels. The publisher will be at Booth #2615 from Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27 with free swag including pins, posters, and more. It’s also partnering with Limited Run Games, Zing Toys, and BioWare for displays and activations.

Check out the Dark Horse schedules and its SDCC ’25 exclusives below.

Dark Horse SDCC ’25 Exclusives

Comics Exclusives

Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins 2 #1 Convention Exclusive 3D Variant Cover by Ben Turner – $25 – limited to 1 thousand copies, limit 5 per person per day
The Umbrella Academy: Plan B #1 Convention Exclusive Variant Cover by Leonardo Romero – $20 – limited to 1 thousand copies, limit 5 per person per day
Cyberpunk Edgerunners – Madness Chapter 1 Convention Exclusive Chapter 1 Preview Comic – $25 – limited to 2,500 copies, limit 5 per person per day

Merch Exclusives

SDCC-exclusive Hellboy skate deck – $80 – limited to 250 available, limit 2 per person per day
Dark Horse Comics DH Logo Baseball Hat (Black Logo on Black) – $40 – limited to 100 available, limit 2 per person per day
Dark Horse Comics DH Logo Baseball Hat (Red Logo on Black) – $40 – limited to 100 available, limit 2 per person per day
Dark Horse Comics Logo Hat – Retro Logo (Army Green) – $40 – limited 100 available, limit 2 per person per day
Cyberpunk 2077: Roach Race Enamel Pin – $10 – limited to 300 available, limit 5 per person per day
Mass Effect Premium Collectible Pin Set – $30 – limited to 500 available, limit 10 per person per day

Limited quantities of exclusives from previous years will also be available at the Dark Horse booth while supplies last. These include the following:

Previous Years’ Comics Exclusives

From the World of Minor Threats: Barfly #1 Convention Exclusive Glow in the Dark Variant Cover by Ryan Browne – $25 – limited to 1 thousand copies, limit 5 per person per day
Hellboy: Seeds of Destruction #1 30th Anniversary Edition B&W Cover with 16 Bonus Pages by Mike Mignola – $25 – limited to 1,500 copies, limit 5 per person per day
Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Chanoyu Convention Exclusive 2024 by Stan Sakai, Tom Luth – $20 – limited to 500 copies, limit 5 per person per day

Previous Years’ Merch Exclusives

Minor Threats Enamel Pin Set – $20 – limited to 550 available, limit 5 per person per day
Hellboy 30th Anniversary Pinfinity Set – $40 – limited to 500 available, limit 2 per person per day
Hellboy 30th Anniversary Letterpress Set — Print – $40 – limited 666 available, limit 2 per person per day
Hellboy Enamel Pin – $10 – limited to 1 thousand, limit 5 per person per day
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Pin Set I — Vex’ahlia, Vax’ildan, Percival Fredricksten Von Musel Klossowski de Rolo III & Keyleth – $20 – limited to 1 thousand available, limit 5 per person per day
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins Pin Set II — Grog Strongjaw, Pike Trickfoot, Scanlan Shorthalt & Vex’ahlia and Keyleth on Trinket – $20 – limited to 1 thousand available, limit 5 per person per day
The Goon T-Shirt – $30
The Goon Enamel Pin – $10 – limited to 1 thousand available, limit 5 per person per day
Usagi Yojimbo Puzzle – $25 – limited to 500

Dark Horse SDCC ’25 Panel Schedule

All times in PST.

Thursday, July 24

True Crime, True Terror with Dark Horse Comics
12-1 p.m., Room 25ABC

From the true tales of Ed Gein and Fredric Wertham to stories of battling demons (within and without), storytellers gather to discuss what makes these types of stories so interesting to explore and what truly haunts us. Featuring David Dastmalchian (Count Crowley, Late Night with the Devil), Eric Powell (Dr. Werthless, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done), Harold Schechter (Dr. Werthless, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done), Leah Kilpatrick (Headless Horseman Annual), Soo Lee (Carmilla: The First Vampire, The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos), and David Ian McKendry (Barstow, All the Creatures Were Stirring). Moderated by Rebekah McKendry (Barstow, Tales of Halloween).

Minor Threats: A Roundtable with Patton Oswalt and Friends
2-3 p.m., Room 6DE

Come be a (bar)fly on the wall as Minor Threats co-creators Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, and others discuss the C-list villains and henchpeople that populate the world of Minor Threats and share a peek at what’s coming next. Additional panelists include collaborators Heath Corson, Gerry Duggan, Soo Lee, Hannah Rose May, Dan Hernandez, J.M. DeMatteis, and Timmy Heague. Moderated by Cara O’Neil (VP marketing, Dark Horse Comics).

From Page to Pixel: Legendary Comics for a New Generation on WEBTOON
10-11 a.m., Room 28DE

WEBTOON and panelists from IDW, Dark Horse, and Saturday AM explore how legendary publishers are redefining iconic stories for the digital age. Featuring Quinn Sonsa-Spears (WEBTOON executive producer), Ethan LeBlanc (WEBTOON managing editor), Bixie Mathieu (IDW associate editor), Cara O’Neil (Dark Horse Comics VP of marketing), Whyt Manga (Saturday AM co-owner and creator), and moderated by Borys Kit (writer, The Hollywood Reporter).

Neon Ichiban: The Future of Digital Comics and Manga
3-4 p.m., Room 25ABC

Discover Neon Ichiban, a new all-in-one digital comics and manga hub from Comixology vets David Steinberger and Chip Mosher. Launching with a stellar lineup of publishers (Dark Horse Comics, DC, DSTLRY, Kodansha, Marvel Comics, Oni Press, Vault Comics) and more to be announced, Neon Ichiban lets fans read, buy, sell, and collect digital comics like never before. This panel offers a first look at key features, including same-day releases, limited digital collectibles, re-sellable digital comics, and Neon Ichiban’s exclusive remarques technology, where creators can sign and sketch on your digital comics.

How the Newest Generation of Comics Creators Are Breaking into the Industry
5-6 p.m., Room 32AB

The writers and artists of some of Marvel, DC, Image, and Dark Horse Comics’ freshest breakout titles talk about how the newest generation of comic creators broke into the industry. Featuring Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine, Green Arrow), Tate Brombal (Green Lantern Dark, Batgirl), Soo Lee (Maleficent, Cheetra, Carmilla), Julio Anta (Blue Beetle, Frontera), and Jacoby Salcedo (Blue Beetle, It’s Only Teenage Wasteland). Moderated by BOOM! Studios editor Ramiro Portnoy.

Manga Publishing Industry Roundtable
5-6 p.m., Room 29AB

Manga is one of the top-selling book categories in North America. Today, there are more manga and webtoons available in print and digital than ever, and more companies are entering the scene. But what are the opportunities and obstacles facing publishers today? Get a taste of what’s hot, what’s not, and what’s next from top publishing industry pros, including Hope Donovan (editorial director, VIZ Media), Sullivan Rouaud (founder, Mangetsu), Shuichi Mochida (COAMIX, Silent Manga Audition), Ben Applegate (director, publishing services, Penguin Random House), Morgan Perry (marketing manager, book publishing, Square Enix America), Ed Chavez (president and editor-in-chief, Denpa Books), and Michael Gombos (senior director of licensed publications, Dark Horse). Moderated by Deb Aoki (Mangasplaining).

Friday, July 25

Resident Alien Season 4 Panel
10-11 a.m., Ballroom 20

Go behind the scenes with showrunner/executive producer Chris Sheridan and stars Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, and Alice Wetterlund from the fan-favorite series Resident Alien. Based on the Dark Horse comic of the same name, the comedy sci-fi series is currently in its fourth season and follows an alien who has crash-landed on Earth and hides in a remote Colorado mountain town, assuming the identity of the town doctor, Harry Vanderspeigle.

Actors-Turned-Comic-Writers
12:30-1:30 p.m., Room 6DE

Actors use writers’ words to make fans laugh and cry. What happens when they start writing their own stories? How do you transition from actor to writer? How alike or different is writing to acting? What happens when you go from being fan-favorite characters to creating them—from playing in someone else’s world to building your own? Emmy and Grammy Award–winning comedian, actor, and writer Patton Oswalt, SAG Award nominee Aimee Garcia (Lucifer, Dexter), A. J. Mendez (New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Is My Superpower), Hannah Rose May (Ghosts, Ballers, Curb Your Enthusiasm), and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Pitch Perfect, Free Guy, Ghosts) will explore these questions on a panel moderated by Jordan Blum (co-creator of Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. and Minor Threats).

Comixology: Your Horror Comix Fix
2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 5AB

Actor Thomas Jane (Troppo, The Punisher, The Lycan), Eisner Award-winning writer/artist Becky Cloonan (Somna, By Chance or Providence), writer/artist Phillip Sevy (The House, Headless Horseman Annual), and artist Drew Zucker (The House, The Feeding) discuss creating the plot, setting, and characters of some of the most creepy and hair-raising comics out now and why we love to be frightened. Moderated by Jonathan James (Daily Dead).

Death Strikes: An Opera Survives WWII and Comes to Comics
5-6 p.m., Room 4

In 1943, two prisoners in a Nazi concentration camp wrote a sci-fi/fantasy opera that imagines Death going on strike to protest a dictator’s forever wars. Eighty years later, Berger Books/Dark Horse published the acclaimed graphic novel adaptation Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis. In this musical panel, creators Dave Maass (writer) and Patrick Lay (illustrator), violinist Adam Millstein (Ziering-Conlon Initiative for Recovered Voices), pianist Sebastian Chang, and singers from the University of Colorado Boulder will discuss the process of turning this remarkable composition into a graphic novel and then back again into a staged, comic-inspired opera production with the Louisville Orchestra. There will be exclusive video and even live vocal performances!

Water, Earth, Fire, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy Panel
6-7 p.m., Room 25ABC

Abrams Books, Dark Horse Comics, WEBTOON, and Magpie Games are thrilled to treat fans to a panel worthy of the Avatar! Join publishing’s creators and writers of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra for an exploration of the beloved world.

Timeless and Built to Last: Conserving Comics and Manga Through High-Quality Editions
7-8 p.m., Room 4

Collectible editions of manga—from Berserk and Vinland Saga to Gundam and Vagabond—are among the top-selling comics in English, and most are international collaborations with no equivalent in Japan. Hear from the minds behind these deluxe artifacts as Ben Applegate (Penguin Random House director publishing services), Michael Gombos (senior director of licensed publications, Dark Horse), Ed Chavez (Denpa publisher) and Gary Groth (editor-in-chief of The Comics Journal), co-founder of Fantagraphics, and editor of dozens of important archival editions of comics including Popeye, Love & Rockets, Prince Valiant, Krazy Kat, and many more. Hear never-before-shared details, see copies of the latest collectible editions before they go on sale—and maybe even go home with a free book!

Saturday, July 26

Usagi Yojimbo: Past, Present, and Future
10-11 a.m., Room 23ABC

Learn more about the wandering rabbit ronin when Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) discusses 40+ years of creating his beloved comic book series. From past adventures to new horizons, Jared Cullum (Kodi) and Zack Rosenberg (T.S. Hullabaloo) join Sakai for a lively conversation moderated by Justin Eisinger (editor-in-chief, Dogu Publishing; It Rhymes with Takei).

Spotlight on Frank Miller
3-4 p.m., Room 6DE

Comic-Con special guest and legend Frank Miller, one of the most important creators of the last half century, returns to San Diego for a career-spanning conversation. From Ronin Rising to Sin City, from Pandora to The Dark Knight Returns, this panel will give attendees insight into Miller’s storied collaborations, the resonance of his work, and the highly anticipated projects to come.

An Evening with Kevin Smith
7:15-8:45 p.m., Hall H

If you let him, Kevin Smith is going to use his mouth on you—in front of everyone at Hall H! Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mallrats and the 25th anniversary of Dogma with the hack who made ’em! Hear all about the next movie he’s making and see a slew of new comics from Kev, including Archie Meets Jay and Silent Bob, the Marvel and DC crossover, and his Quick Stops from Secret Stash Press and Dark Horse. End your Comic-Con day with hours of chatter from Silent Bob!

Sunday, July 27

American Caper: New Crime Comic from Grand Theft Auto Series Writers
12-1 p.m., Room 7AB

American Caper, the new crime fiction universe and upcoming original comic book series from the writers and creative team behind Grand Theft Auto, will be revealed at this talk with the talent team, including Lazlow (GTA, Red Dead Redemption), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), Chris Anderson (Lost Angels), and Shelly Bond (Sandman). This murderers’ row of crime-fiction and comic book creatives will discuss what to expect from the upcoming saga, releasing in late 2025 from Absurd Ventures and Dark Horse Comics. Moderated by Cara O’Neil (Dark Horse Comics).

Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary
12:15-1:15 p.m., Room 5AB

Heroes of Might and Magic introduced the world to a new hybrid genre of strategy roleplaying games, spawning several sequels and inspiring countless imitators. The original creator Jon Van Caneghem and franchise alums Mark Caldwell, David Mullich, and other New World Computing vets share insights into the birth and development of this beloved game that’s grown into a hit international phenomenon. Moderated by Neal Hallford, author of Heroes of Might and Magic: 30th Anniversary Retrospective.

Iyanu’s Journey: The Next Chapter
1-2 p.m., Room 24ABC

Roye Okupe (creator, executive producer, showrunner), Brandon Easton (story editor), Kerri Grant (writer), and Vincent Edwards (supervising director) take you behind the scenes of Iyanu, the hit animated superhero series on Cartoon Network and Max. Learn how this indie Dark Horse comic became a global fantasy adventure, and get an exclusive first look at the upcoming movie, Iyanu: Age of Wonders, along with new details from Season 2. Moderated by Karama Horne (Lion Forge Entertainment, integrated marketing lead).

Dark Horse SDCC ’25 Signing Schedule

All signings will take place at Dark Horse Booth #2615 unless otherwise noted. All times are in PST.

Note from the publisher:

All creators signing in our booth offer their autographs for FREE. At Dark Horse booth signings, FREE cards or poster prints are provided (while supplies last). Select books, comics, products, and convention exclusives can be purchased at our booth, or you can bring your own items to be signed; however, we may limit the type or number of items to be signed as necessary.

*WRISTBAND INFO: Some signings require a wristband for entry, as noted on the schedule. Drawings for wristbands for these events will begin when the exhibit hall opens to the public the day before and the day of each signing, and will end when all allotted wristbands have been given out. Come to the Dark Horse booth early (9:30 am is when the exhibit hall opens, though be prepared for earlier entry at the convention’s discretion!) for wristband drawings and for the best chance to attend these events.

Dark Horse does not begin distributing wristbands until attendees enter the hall; exhibitors cannot get in line or draw for wristbands earlier than fan attendees. Lines may also be closed for some signings due to crowding or time restrictions. All events are subject to change, and some restrictions apply. Please see Dark Horse Comics staff at the booth if you have questions.

Thursday, July 24

10-10:50 a.m.

James Cameron’s Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – So’Lek’s Journey: Ray Fawkes, Michael Heisler

11-11:50 a.m.

Elfquest: Wendy Pini, Richard Pini

12-12:50 p.m.

Synthetics, Medusa: Tony Parker
Jenny Zero: Dave Dwonch

1-1:50 p.m.

10,000 Ink Stains, Black Hammer: Jeff Lemire
Gilt Frame: Matt Kindt, Margie Kindt
Black Hammer: Ray Fawkes

2-2:50 p.m.

Dr. Werthless, Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done?: Eric Powell, Harold Schechter
Four Gathered on Christmas Eve: Becky Cloonan, Eric Powell

3-3:50 p.m.

Dark Horse and Tiny Onion Present: The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos: James Tynion IV, Tate Brombal, Soo Lee

4-5:30 p.m.

Minor Threats – Archie Vs. Minor Threats and more: Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Timmy Heague, and more TBA*
- *Wristband Required!
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free print and Minor Threats items to be signed per person (no other products, comics, or franchises outside Minor Threats)
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

6-6:50 p.m.

Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories and the High Republic Adventures: Cavan Scott, George Mann, Harvey Tolibao

Friday, July 25

10-10:50 a.m.

Elfquest: Wendy Pini, Richard Pini

11-11:50 a.m.

Barstow: Rebekah McKendry, David Ian McKendry

12-12:50 p.m.

Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis: Dave Maass, Patrick Lay
Masterminds, Kill All Immortals: Zack Kaplan

1-1:50 p.m.

Ghostbusters: Dead Man’s Chest: David M. Booher
The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History: Troy Benjamin, Craig Goldberg, John Yurcaba

2-2:50 p.m.

Masters of the Universe: Andra, Revolution, Revelation, and more: Tiffany Smith, Tim Seeley, Rob David, Ted Biaselli*
- *Wristband Required!
- Limit two (2) free prints and two (2) other items to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

3-4:30 p.m.

Minor Threats: The Brood and more: Patton Oswalt, Jordan Blum, Heath Corson, Soo Lee, and more TBA*
- *Wristband Required!
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free print and Minor Threats items to be signed per person (no other products, comics, or franchises outside Minor Threats)
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

5-5:50 p.m.

- Carmilla: Amy Chu, Soo Lee
- Naked City: Eric Drooker

6-6:50 p.m.

Resident Alien cast and showrunner (Season 4): Alan Tudyk, Sara Tomko, Corey Reynolds, Alice Wetterlund, Chris Sheridan*
- *Wristband Required!
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free print and one (1) other item to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

Saturday, July 26

10-10:50 a.m. – Dark Horse and Comixology Originals Present

- Limit one (1) free print and other Dark Horse/Comixology Originals items to be signed per person, per creator (no other products, franchises)
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

Barnstormers: Scott Snyder, Tula Lotay
Turtle Bread: Kim-Joy
Neptune: Michael Conrad
Black Sight, We Only Kill Each Other: Stephanie Phillips

11-11:50 a.m.

Canto: David M. Booher, Drew Zucker
The House: Phillip Sevy, Drew Zucker
Kepler: Phillip Sevy

12-12:50 p.m.

American Caper: Lazlow, Tyler Boss, Shelly Bond, David Lapham, Lee Loughridge, Chris Anderson

1-1:50 p.m.*

Count Crowley: David Dastmalchian
Headless Horseman Annual: David Dastmalchian, Leah Kilpatrick
- *Wristband Required!
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free print and one (1) other item to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

2-2:50 p.m.

Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons – The Rise of Hellfire: Jody Houser, Eric Campbell, Myles Wohl
- Limit one (1) free print and one (1) other item to be signed per person

3-4:30 p.m.

Special Guest to Be Announced*

- *Wristband Required!
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free print and one (1) other item to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

5-5:50 p.m.

Title TBA: Nathan Fillion, Heath Corson*
- *Wristband Required!
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free limited edition postcard to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

6-6:50 p.m.

Sin City: Frank Miller*
- *Wristband Required!
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free print and one (1) other item to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

Sunday, July 27

10-10:50 a.m.

From the World of Ghosts: Sister Imperator: Corinna Bechko
Drive Like Hell, Heartpiercer: Rich Douek

11-11:50 a.m.

Helen of Wyndhorn: Tom King, Bilquis Evely, Matheus Lopes
- No posed photography
- Limit one (1) free print and one (1) other item to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

12-12:50 p.m.

Usagi Yojimbo: Stan Sakai
Chibi Usagi: Attack of the Heebie Chibis: Stan Sakai, Julie Sakai
- No posed photography, no witnessed signatures
- Limit one (1) free print and two (2) other items to be signed per person
- Other restrictions will apply – see staff for info

1:30-2:20 p.m.