San Diego Comic-Con is right around the corner, and DC is setting up to take over the convention floor with a massive wave of nostalgia and highly anticipated future looks.
The publisher has officially unveiled its full programming lineup, booth activities, and convention exclusives for Comic-Con International 2026. This year, the publisher is continuing its decade-by-decade countdown toward DC Comics’ historic 100th anniversary by transforming Booth #4544 into an immersive, retro celebration of the 1950s Silver Age.
Starting Thursday, July 25, the 1950s-themed DC Booth will host a full weekend of interactive programming, creator meet-and-greets, and photo ops. Fans can step into a stylized era honoring milestones like the debuts of Barry Allen’s Flash (Showcase #4) and Supergirl (Action Comics #252).
Additionally, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is bringing an immersive Fortress of Solitude backdrop inspired by Superman’s icy headquarters, complete with a custom Superman Experience #1 comic book giveaway.
If you are hunting down exclusive comics, your wallet is in serious danger. DC is bringing premium foil-stamped convention variants for its red-hot Absolute line alongside special compiled editions:
- Foil Variants ($15 each): Absolute Batman #1 (J. Scott Campbell), Absolute Superman #1 (Terry Dodson), Absolute Wonder Woman #1 (Mark Brooks), Absolute Catwoman #1 (Jay Anacleto), and Absolute Green Arrow #1 (Rafael Albuquerque).
- Hardcover Collection Exclusives: Hardcover standard editions of Absolute Batman Vol. 1: The Zoo, Absolute Superman Vol. 1: The Last Dust of Krypton, and Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Last Amazon will all feature stunning custom convention variant dust jackets drawn by Dan Mora.
The core of DC’s presentation will take place across several powerhouse panels inside the San Diego Convention Center rooms, breaking down what’s next for the All In initiative and the Absolute Universe. Key talent scheduled to appear includes:
- The Absolute Architects: Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta (Absolute Batman), Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Action Comics), and Tom King (Wonder Woman).
- The “Jim Lee & Friends” Panel: DC President, Publisher, and CCO Jim Lee will anchor his signature spotlight panel, promising major creative announcements and surprise guest appearances detailing upcoming media integrations.
For a heartwarming bonus, Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines will return to the DC Booth for a special two-day appearance. Fans can meet DC’s sponsored litter of service puppies-in-training, playfully named after the pillars of the universe: Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Kara Zor-El, Krypto, and Lobo. Artist Chrissie Zullo will also be on hand Sunday morning for a special signing of Krypto: Home Sweet Krypto.
Between the massive Absolute showcase, the 1950s tribute styling, and exclusive apparel lines for Lanterns and Clayface, DC is going, well, All In for SDCC 2026.
Source: DC.com
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