SDCC 2026: IDW Panels And Signings Announced
by Olly MacNamee
You may have already caught the exclusive variant covers available at this year’s San Diego Comic Con here, but now you get IDW Publishing’s full schedule of panels and signings at Booth #2729.
Panels:
Thursday, 23rd July:
Godzilla Smashes San Diego and the Comic Industry:
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: Room 29AB
“Godzilla has stomped the competition to become the king of the comic book industry . . . and the monster is just getting started. Toho’s Aaron Gregory joins IDW as it declassifies its kaiju-sized plans for Godzilla comics in 2026 and beyond with a killer lineup of creatives, including Tristan Jones, Tim Seeley, Nick Marino, Ethan S. Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Jake Williams.”
Friday, 24th July:
TMNT: Shellebrating 300 Issues of Turtle Power & Last Ronin:
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Room 25ABC
“From Technodrome-sized surprises about the blockbuster comics to jaw-dropping reveals about Last Ronin beyond the panels, IDW’s TMNT panel is guaranteed to shellshock fans. Join moderators Comic Book Couples Counseling for an announcement-filled discussion with comic creatives Gene Luen Yang, Tom Waltz, Andrew Joustra, Jake Thomas, and Sarah Myer. Plus, special guest Shawn Kittelsen of Paramount Games joins the shellebration to chat with fans all about the upcoming The Last Ronin blockbuster video game!”
Saturday, 25th July:
The Masters of Comic Book Horror
Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: Room 4
“The biggest and most sinister names in horror comics spill their secrets about crafting nightmares and share new art reveals and announcements. Whether adding to the legacy of fan-favorite franchises like Event Horizon and Smile or conjuring new frights like Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, the chilling conversation is moderated by IDW Dark’s Heather Antos and features spine-tingling creators Patrick Horvath, Christian Ward, Hannah Rose May, Stephanie Williams, Collin Kelly, and Jackson Lanzing.”
Sunday, 26th July:
Star Trek: 60th Anniversary Celebration
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Location: Room 6A
“As Star Trek celebrates its 60th anniversary, there has never been a better time to beam into the comics. With a new series taking place years after the Star Trek: Picard finale and stellar surprises, the captain of IDW’s Star Trek comics, Heather Antos, charts a course through an in-depth discussion about the next frontier of Star Trek comics, featuring the biggest minds behind the upcoming missions.”
