Skybound Entertainment has announced its full programming lineup for San Diego Comic-Con 2024, including panels, exclusive merchandise, an AMA with Invincible creator Robert Kirkmanand more. For exclusive details, Join the Insiders rewards program.
See details from Skybound below. All times are in PST.
Skybound SDCC ’24 Panels
Thursday, July 25
The Webcomic Revolution Will Be Televised
10am, Room 4
In an era where entertainment giants and Hollywood studios are searching for new and fresh IP, webcomics are taking the industry by storm, redefining what it means to be a modern hit. Explore the meteoric rise of webcomics as prime source material for on-screen adaptations, as executives, producers, and creators unravel the secrets behind the success of webcomic adaptations across multiple mediums. Join us as we chart the course for what’s next in the world of webcomic adaptations and celebrate the dynamic stories and diverse voices driving this groundbreaking movement.
Panelists: Glenn GellerHead of TV, Skybound Entertainment; Aron LevitzPresident, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios; Halle StanfordPresident of TV, The Jim Henson Company; SnailordsWEBTOON creator; Kayti BurtJournalist. Moderator: Katcy StephanFilm Reporter, Variety
Spike & Mike’s: Festival of Animation
10am-11am, Ballroom 20
Together with Skybound Entertainment, Craig “Spike” Decker presents a screening of Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animationa family-friendly compilation of animated shorts from Spike & Mike’s Vault, following the formats of the original festival. Founded in the late 1970s, Spike and Mike are credited with launching the careers of industry giants like Matt Groening and Mike Judgeand the Vault of Festival of Animation shorts bring nostalgia and whimsy to all.
Friday, July 26
Funko Fusion – A Festival of Fandom
10:15am–11:15am, Room 6BCF
Play as Michonne and Rick in the new Funko FusionThe geniuses of 10:10 Games Arthur Parsons (Head of Publishing) and Jon Burton (Creative Director) are joined by Funko’s Jason Bischoff (VP, Licensing), and renowned voiceover artist Kellen Goff (Voice of Freddy Fazbear) to discuss Funko Fusionthe AAA game bringing the Fun of Funko to consoles and PCs this fall in a panel moderated by Coy Jandreau (Reel Rejects). Expect giveaways and surprises.
Adapting Fan Favorites: A Conversation with Prime Video’s Adult Animation Creators
1-1:45pm, Indigo Ballroom
Series: Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, The Legend of Vox Machinaand Sausage Party: Foodtopia
Join executive producers Robert Kirkman (Invincible), Vivienne Medrano (Hazbin Hotel), Travis Willingham (The Legend of Vox Machina), and Kyle Hunter (Sausage Party: Foodtopia) as they discuss adapting some of the most popular comic books, crowdfunded gems, films, and more into successful television series, give sneak peeks into upcoming seasons, and share exclusive news from each of their respective series.
TRANSFORMERS & GI JOE: The Energon Universe Is Here
4:30pm-5:30pm, Room 5AB
WELCOME TO THE HOTTEST COMICS IN THE WORLD! TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOEand Void Rivals from Skybound have taken over the comic book world and we’ve got the top secret reveals you can’t miss. Superstars Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals), Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS), Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander), Tom Reilly (Duke), and Sean Mackiewicz (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) delivers the panel that will have everyone talking!
Spike & Mike’s: Sick and Twisted Screening
9pm-11pm, Room 5AB
PUNK ROCK ON STEROIDS, BUT FILM! Skybound Entertainment and Spike & Mike’s present a screening of groundbreaking, NSFW animated shorts from the Spike & Mike’s Vault. The Sick and Twisted screening will follow the formats of the original festival and the wild atmosphere of the live show is like nothing else you will see at SDCC! Recommended for adults only.
Saturday, July 27
Skybound Presents: In Conversation with Robert Kirkman
4:15pm-5:15pm, Room 6A
Join comic book creator, writer, and executive producer Robert Kirkman for a Q&A with fans, discussing the worlds of Invincible, The Walking Deadand TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE via Skybound and Hasbro’s Energon Universe.
Skybound SDCC ’24 Events & Talent Appearances
Insiders Meetup @ Manchester Grand Hyatt (Daily Thursday – Saturday)
8:15am – 9:30am | Manchester Grand Hyatt
Join the Skybound Insiders team and fellow enthusiasts for a morning meetup to talk about games, comics, and more!
Thursday, July 25
Signings at the Image Comics Booth (#1915)
- 1:30pm-2:30pm: Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS) *TICKETED
- 3pm-4:30pm: Joshua Williamson & Tom Reilly (Duke, G.I. JOE)
Sunday, July 28
Signings at the Image Comics Booth (#1915)
- 12pm-1pm: James Tynion IV (Universal Monsters: Dracula) *TICKETED
- 12:15pm-1:15pm: Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS) *TICKETED
*TICKETED denotes signings that require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the Image booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee, retailer, and professional badge-types only, unless otherwise stated. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. All items presented for signing are subject to review and denial by staff. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.
Skybound SDCC ’24 Exclusives
Shop Skybound Comics with Big Clutch & eBay Live
Trusted seller Shawn “Big Clutch” Kirkham will be selling limited and exclusive Skybound comics variants for top series (TRANSFORMERS, Void Rivals, Destro, Scarlett, G.I. JOEand Universal Monsters: Frankenstein) throughout the convention via its eBay Live Livestreams and on the show floor at booth #1101.
Wednesday, July 24 (Preview Night) – Floor Only at Booth #1101: Universal Monsters: Frankenstein #1 Ashcan
Thursday, July 25
1:30pm: eBay Live with Ryan Barry: TRANSFORMERS #10 & Void Rivals #11 Convention Editions (Connecting Covers) by Ryan Barry
Distribution of these books will be split between the Big Clutch booth (#1101), eBay Live and eBay Pop-Up Studio Pick-up (Located at the Sparks Gallery 530 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101)
Friday, July 26
1:30 pm: eBay Live with Dave Dorman
- Destro #1 & Scarlett #1 Convention Editions by Dave Dorman
- G.I. JOE #1 Ashcan (Joe Foil Cover)
Distribution of these books will be split between the Big Clutch booth (#1101), eBay Live and eBay Pop-Up Studio Pick-up (Located at the Sparks Gallery 530 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92101)
Skybound Insiders Exclusive Activations
Skybound Exclusive Merch and More to Celebrate SDCC
To celebrate our fans and Comic-Con International: San Diego, we are dropping several SDCC-only pieces of merchandise and memorabilia. Want earlier access to exclusive items? Join Skybound Insiders now! On preview night (Wednesday, July 24) only Skybound Insiders will have first access to the Skybound.com store to shop limited edition releases. Once something’s gone, it’s gone!
The Skybound SDCC digital store opens to the public on Thursday, July 25 and will feature limited quantities of Invincible variant prints from Ryan Ottley“Eyes Without a Face” prints of Invincible, Atom Eve, Omni-Manand Battle Beast by Jason Edminstonlimited edition Atom Eve collectors’ box, blank and villain theme collector’s slabs from Yesterdaysand more surprises to come!
Disclaimer: SDCC exclusive merch will be limited to a maximum of two per customer for each product.
The Walking Dead Final Game: Solve to Survive Social Puzzle Trilogy Arrives July 25
You’re so close to the safe zone that you can smell it…or is that the scent of rotting bodies? The third and final installation of The Walking Dead: Solve to Survive – The Mine puzzle game is coming to a screen near you on Thursday, July 25th. More mysteries, more walkers, and MORE PRIZES await.
Those who complete The Mine by 11:59pm PST on July 31st will be entered to win a collectible, hand-painted Negan resin statue, depicting a triumphant Negan surrounded by the victims of his beloved “Lucille.” So, let the doomsday prepping commence! Play puzzle 1 and 2 for free, available now on Insiders.
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Stay tuned for more SDCC ’24 coverage desde The Beat.
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