SDCC 2026: Image Comics’ Panels, Signings, And Exclusives Revealed

by Olly MacNamee

Image Comics returns to San Diego Comic-Con from Wednesday, 22nd July through Sunday, 26th July, at booth #1915. With their full panel and signings schedule and those all-important exclusives. So, let’s start with those, shall we?

Limited* merchandise, ashcans & convention variants sold at the image booth (#1915):

*Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

Hammerfist #1 ashcan – $10 +tax
Crowbound #1 ashcan – $10 +tax
The Karman Blade #1 ashcan – $10 +tax
The Last Driver #1 ashcan – $10 +tax
Chainkata #1 ashcan – $20 +tax
D’Orc #1, third printing SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $20 +tax
White Sky #1, third printing SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $10 +tax
Red Roots #1 SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $10 +tax
If Destruction Be Our Lot #1 SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $10 +tax
M1: Monster Racing League #1 SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $20 +tax
Odin #1 SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $20 +tax
Youngblood #100 SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $20 +tax
Tigress Island #1, fourth printing SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $20 +tax
Do A Powerbomb Black and White #1 SDCC 2026 Exclusive – $20 +tax
Image Comics branded pint glasses – $25 +tax
Image Comics branded hats – $25 +tax
Image Comics branded enamel pins – $10 +tax
Image Comics branded notebooks – $5 +tax
Image Comics branded mugs – $25 +tax
Image Comics branded shirts – $25 +tax
Image Comics branded totebags – $10 +tax

Image Comics SDCC Panels:

Thursday 23rd July:

11:30AM – 12:30PM Image Comics: Comics Characters Fans Will Love or Hate—or Love to Hate!
Room: 24ABC

“Join Matthew Rosenberg, Patrick Kindlon, John Layman, Rob Guillory, Tony Fleecs and Dustin Nguyen for an in-depth discussion of character building that leaps from the page and the secret behind what makes for loveable or unlikable characters for readers.”
Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Robert Kirkman Live!
Room: 6BCF

“The biggest Robert Kirkman panel yet. From Invincible to the newest superhero series Terminal, to Void Rivals and an expanding vision for Transformers in Skybound and Hasbro’s Energon Universe, Robert Kirkman pulls back the curtain on it all. Behind-the-scenes stories, exclusive reveals, and surprises are part of the program.”

Friday 24th July:

12:00PM – 1:00PM Image Comics: Artists Unleashed
Room: 25ABC

“Join us for an in-depth conversation with master storytellers Daniel Warren Johnson, Skottie Young, Ian Bertram, Caspar Wijngaard, Sanford Greene and Sean Gordon Murphy as they share details about their work as well as their creative process and influences.”
Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics.

1:00PM – 2:00PM Breaking Ground: Building New Worlds with Caspar Wijngaard
Room: 25ABC

“Join Caspar Wijngaard and Jim Viscardi for an in-depth overview of Wijngaard’s storied career as one of Image Comics’ most innovative creators. In this one-on-one interview and Q&A session, they discuss the process of crafting original worlds for creator-owned comics and preview the much-anticipated return of The Power Fantasy!”
Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Frightening and Fantastic Worlds of James Tynion IV
Room: 25ABC

“From Something Is Killing the Children to Exquisite Corpses and beyond, multi-award-winning writer James Tynion IV discusses the ever-expanding worlds of Tiny Onion with collaborators Martin Simmonds, Werther Dell’Edera, and Michael Walsh.”
Moderator: Sami DeMonster, Tiny Onion community manager.

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM Kirkman, McFarlane, Liefeld, Silvestri, Stephenson: Image Comic Legends Together on One Stage
Ballroom 20

“Join Image Comics founders and partners Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Marc Silvestri, Robert Kirkman, and Eric Stephenson, for an unforgettable conversation about how they revolutionized the comic book industry. Hear untold stories from the creators who took the risks that sent shockwaves through the comic world, forever changing the landscape of the industry.”

Saturday, 25th July:

10:00AM – 11:00AM Image Comics: Storytelling, Genre, and Crafting Unforgettable Comics
Room: 28DE

“Join Geoff Johns, Jason Fabok, Chris Condon, Wes Craig and Tyler Kirkham for a freewheeling conversation amongst some of the top talent in the comics industry as they discuss genre, storytelling, industry secrets, and tricks-of-the-trade.”
Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics.

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Top Cow 2026 and Beyond
Room: 4
“Top Cow legends Marc Silvestri (founder, CEO) and Matt Hawkins (president, COO) plus Top Cow creators including Stjepan Šejić and Linda Šejić, Simon Birks, Henry Barajas, and Marguerite Bennett discuss and present their upcoming projects. The panel explores the next several years at The Cow. Attendees will receive a free custom print with autograph lines for several creators who will be signing at the booth right after the panel.”

12:30PM – 1:30PM Image Comics: The Future of Comics
Room: 6A

“Join Doug Wagner, Michael Walsh, Tyler Boss, Curt Pires, and Jonathan Ball for an in-depth discussion of character building that leaps from the page and the secret behind what makes for loveable or unlikable characters for readers.”
Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics.

3:30 PM – 4:30PM Image Comics: The New Wave Of Comics Storytelling, Character & Talent
Room: 24ABC

“Join Franklin Jonas, Maytal Zchut, Lamont Magee, Brett Bean, and GMB Chomichuk as they talk about what it’s like bringing brand new comics to market and creating comics that fans fall in love with.”
Moderator: Jim Viscardi, VP of Business Development at Image Comics.

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Transformers and G.I. Joe: The Energon Universe is Unstoppable
Room 5AB

“The next phase of the Energon Universe is here. Robert Kirkman, Joshua Williamson, Conor Hughes, and Sean Mackiewicz,SVP/Publisher at Skybound, reveal what is next for Skybound and Hasbro’s shared universe featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, Void Rivals, and M.A.S.K.“
Moderator: Arune Singh, VP, Brand at Skybound.

Signings at the Image Booth:

All signings will be capped for the purposes of line control with preference given to attendee badge-types only where time constraints apply. All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff.