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DC Announces SDCC 2024 Panel and Exclusives List

The Penguin, My Adventures with Superman, and more are headed to SDCC!
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San Diego Comic-Con is just a matter of weeks away, and the iconic event has been established as a major occasion for fans of all things geek culture. Companies and studios are starting to unveil their plans for the weekend-long event, and it looks like DC is joining in. On Thursday, DC officially revealed their schedule for San Diego Comic-Con 2024, confirming the array of panels and exclusive items that convention attendees can check out. The multi-level DC booth, which will be #4545 on the convention floor, will provide fans with the opportunity to purchase a number of exclusive collectibles, including the first official merchandise for DC Studios’ Superman and Creature Commandos.

Across the weekend, fans will also be able to attend panels about DC’s publishing initiatives, including DC’s Absolute Power crossover event, and a special Jim Lee & Friends panel. The weekend will also offer several panels for DC’s upcoming television shows, with programming involving My Adventures with Superman, The Penguin, Harley Quinn, Kite Man: Hell Yeah! and the final season of Superman & Lois.ย 

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Keep reading to find out the full details of DC’s plans at San Diego Comic-Con 2024!

DC Shop Exclusives

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Available only at the DC Booth, Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Shop is offering fans the first official merchandise from the highly anticipated filmย Supermanย by director James Gunn. In addition to a new design exclusive to DC Shop, the collection also features the newly unveiled Superman S-shield as it will appear in the upcoming film, currently in production.

Also available at the DC Booth from Warner Bros. Discovery’s DC Shop is the first official merchandise forย Creature Commandos, the upcoming animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, and James Gunn.

DC Shop will also offer exclusive must-have items for DC Super Hero fans and Super-Villains enthusiasts across apparel, collectibles and accessories! Highlights include an all-new tote for all your Comic-Con goodies, inspired byย Batman: The Animated Seriesย and featuring Batman, Robin, and Batgirl along with The Joker, Mr. Freeze and Catwoman. Fans can celebrate 85 Years of Batman with a new “Born in Gotham City” premium varsity jacket, “Greetings from Gotham City” hoodie, and a Mystery Pin Collection.

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Additional items include tees and hoodies with unique designs honoring Wonder Woman and The Joker/Harley Quinn’s “Mad Love” by Phantom City Creative, an epic, numbered limited edition DC Super Heroes “Rebirth” hoodie, and much more!

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On sale in DC’s expanded new booth will be a wide variety of comic books, graphic novels, and new merchandise from DC. While supplies last, DC will be selling limited printings of special edition foil covers forย Absolute Powerย #1,ย All-Star Supermanย #1ย andย Batmanย #150,ย a McFarlane Toys Action Figure variantย ofย Batman Beyondย #1,ย a new animation-themedย Creature Commandosย #1ย variant cover (includesย Frankenstein: Agent of Shadeย #1 and the first appearance of the Creature Commandos inย Weird War Talesย #93), a special edition foil cover (6-5/8″ x 10-3/16″) SDCC 2024 Exclusiveย Absolute Batman Ashcan,ย a Golden Age-sized (7-3/4″ x 10-1/2″) facsimile edition ofย Detective Comicsย #27ย with a movie homage cover, convention-exclusive graphic novels with metal covers forย Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong,ย Batman Vol. 1: Failsafeย (with a movie homage cover) andย Wonder Woman Vol. 1: Outlaw, an oversized (11″ x 17″) pencil-and-ink flip-book variant ofย Batman: Hush #1,ย and more.

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Thursday, July 25th

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12:45pm-1:45pm. ABSOLUTE POWER. (DC Comics Panel)

Join some of DC’s top story tellers in a can’t-miss panel that dives deeper into DC Comics’ 2024 blockbuster Summer event, and beyond.ย Room: 6DE

Friday, July 26th

1:45pm-2:45pm. JIM LEE & FRIENDS. (DC Panel)

Jim Leeย (DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer)ย is on hand to bring out a few of his friends for discussions and reveals that will have everyone talking long after the Con is over! You won’t want to miss this.ย Room: 6DE

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8:15pm-9:15pm. HARLEY QUINN & KITE MAN: HELL YEAH! (Max Original Panel)

Featuring sneak peeks at unreleasedย Kite Man: Hell Yeah!ย scenes and a look at what’s in store forย Harley Quinn’sย upcoming fifth season, join the cast and creators for a special discussion spanning both Max Original adult animated series from DC and Warner Bros. Animation. Panelists includeย Lake Bellย (“Poison Ivy”),ย Matt Obergย (“Kite Man”),ย James Adomianย (“Bane”),ย Dean Loreyย (EP)ย virtual,ย Justin Halpernย (EP),ย Patrick Schumackerย (EP). Moderated by Damian Holbrook,ย TV Guide.ย Room 6BCF

Saturday, July 27th

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10:00am-11:00am. MY ADVENTURES WITH SUPERMAN. (Screening Presentation & Panel)

Join executive producersย Jake Wyatt,ย Josie Campbell,ย Brendan Clogher, and voice cast membersย Jack Quaid,ย Aliceย Lee,ย Ishmel Sahid,ย andย Kiana Madeiraย as they answer your burning questions from season 2. Plus get the early scoop on all the action, comedy, and romance that awaits Clark, Lois, and Jimmy in Season 3. Airing on Adult Swim,ย My Adventures with Supermanย is produced by Warner Bros. Animation.ย Room: Indigo Ballroom, Hilton Bayfront

11:15am-12:15pm. SUPERMAN & LOIS. (Special Video Presentation and Q&A, presented by Warner Bros. Television)

Join executive producersย Todd Helbingย andย Brent Fletcherย with series starsย Tyler Hoechlinย andย Elizabeth Tullochย as they make their Comic-Con debut in Hall H! After season 3 ended on a major cliffhanger, fans won’t want to miss an exclusive trailer for the epic final season and learn what’s in store as Clark and Lois continue to navigate the challenges of parenthood while saving the world. Season 4 of SUPERMAN & LOIS returns with a special two-hour premiere event on Thursday, October 17 on The CW. Based on the characters from DC created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, SUPERMAN & LOIS is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Batwoman, Supergirl), Todd Helbing (The Flash, Black Sails),ย Brent Fletcher (Lost, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.), Sarah Schechter (All American, Riverdale), and Geoff Johns (Titans, DC’s Stargirl).ย 
Room: Hall H

12:30pm-1:30pm. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE DC MULTIVERSE. (DC Comics Panel)

Hear directly from some of the superstar writers and artists that are creating epic new storylines that push DC’s Super Heroes and Super-Villains beyond their limits in bold new adventures.ย Room: 6DE

1:45pm-2:45pm. GOTHAM CITY. (DC Comics Panel)

Walk the dark and gritty streets of the DC Universe with top DC Talent for news and surprises involving Batman and the other protectors of Gotham City.ย Room: 6DE

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2:45pm-3:45pm. Batman: Caped Crusader (Screening Presentation & Panel)

Join executive producerย Matt Reevesย and cast membersย Hamish Linklater,ย Jamie Chungย andย Minnie Driverย for the world-premiere screening of the upcoming and highly anticipated series followed by a moderated Q&A where they will discuss their characters and tease key storylines in the upcoming season. From Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, 6th & Idaho, and based on DC characters, the series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology through the visionary lens of executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves, and Bruce Timm. Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers also include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich, and Sam Register.ย Room: 6BCF

4:45pm-5:45pm. THE PENGUIN. (HBO Original Panel)

Theย HBOยฎย Originalย limited series, from Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, continues Matt Reeves’ย The Batmanย epic crime saga and centers on the character played by Colin Farrell in the film. The series debuts on HBO in September. Panelists includeย Colin Farrellโ€”virtuallyย (Oz Cobb aka “The Penguin” / EP),ย Cristin Miliotiย (Sofia Falcone),ย Rhenzyย Felizย (Victor Aguilar),ย Matt Reevesย (EP),ย Lauren LeFrancย (Showrunner / EP), andย Dylan Clarkย (EP). Moderated by Josh Horowitz, Host, MTV &ย Happy Sad Confusedย podcast.ย Room: Hall H

Sunday, July 28th

11:15am-12:15pm. DC BOOK CLUB. (DC Comics Panel)

DC highlights some of the creators behind the publisher’s popular young adult graphic novels, with exciting announcements about titles arriving soon! Star writers and artists will be discussing their fan-favorite projects and will be drawing your favorite DC characters.ย Room: 6DE

In-Booth Events

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Throughout the weekend, signings at the DC booth will include DC President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officerย Jim Lee,ย James Tynion IVย (The Nice House by the Sea),ย Mark Waidย (Absolute Power),ย Raphaelย Grampรกย (Batman: Gargoyle of Gotham),ย Joshua Williamsonย (Superman),ย Tom Taylorย (Nightwing),ย Mariko Tamakiย (Zatanna: Bring Down the House) and more! Special guests in the DC Booth will be AEW Wrestlers Swerve Strickland, Will Ospreay, Orange Cassidy, Toni Storm, Darby Allin and Britt Baker.

Beginning Thursday, July 25, fans can visit the DC Booth (#4545) on the convention center floor at San Diego Comic-Con to see one of Oz Cobb’s iconic suits fromย The Penguin.

From 1pm-2pm on Thursday to Sunday, theย DC Communityย team will be giving away a SDCC-exclusive poster of Jock’sย Justice League vs Godzilla vs Kongย #5 variant cover to all booth visitors who show proof of their DC Discord server membership while supplies last. The DC Community team will also be giving away exclusive DCUI ULTRA pins to DC Booth attendees who show proof of subscription to DCUI ULTRA while supplies last.

Every night from 6pm on Thursday to Saturday, DC invites fans to playย The Joker is Wild, a game show hosted by Tim Sheridan. Fans will get a chance to play a decidedly different DC spin on the classic slot-machine trivia game while at SDCC! Can you conjure up three Jokers and answer the question correctly? Swing by the DC Booth on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 6pm to test your DC knowledge, press your luck, and win a fabulous prize!

Off-Site Events

NAFTOS, a global leader in collectible “Phygital” (physical and digital) products, will officially launch Pop Art Animation Cels at San Diego Comic-Con with five exclusive editions, including threeย Batman Animation Pop Art Animation Cels. Animation cels, cherished for their historical significance and artistic value, hold a special place in the hearts of animation fans and collectors alike. Limited to just 100 pieces per design, each cel is individually numbered and sealed for security, accompanied by an exclusive convention sticker. Additionally, special embellishments have been added to enhance the exclusivity and appeal of each cel. A free digital twin is also included, which can be accessed by scanning the QR code on the certificate of authenticity. The SDCC exclusive Pop Art Animation Cel will be available at Booth #5613.

Cartamundi, the worldwide leader in playing cards, will be unveiling the newest collection ofย DC Hybrid Trading Cards by Hroย during San Diego Comic-Con. Sink your fangs into Hro’s latest limited-edition trading cards collection, inspiredย by DC vs. Vampires, dropping exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con 2024! Collect brand-new original artwork of fan-favorite characters, including Batman, Vampire Wonder Woman, and Vampire Green Lantern. Scan your cards into the Hro mobile app to complete your collection and rise up the DC vs. Vampires leaderboard to unlock incredible Rewards Cards featuring Vampire Punchline, Vampire Poison Ivy, and Black Lightning. The SDCC exclusiveย DC vs. Vampiresย collection will be available at Booth #4337.

Funko (Booth #5341)ย andย Mondoย (Booth #5137)ย will also offer must-haveย DC exclusives at SDCC, including a “Batman Returnsย poster by Dan Hipp, anย All Starย Batman & Robin the Boy Wonderย #1 poster and aย Supermanย #205 poster by Jim Lee, a “Batmanย (1989) Original Motion Picture Score 2XLP + Graphic Novel Box Set, and a POP! Heroesย Batman/Superman Fusionย collectible figure.

Available at Booth #3029,ย Mattel Creationsย will also offer the following exclusives in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to celebrate 85 Years of Batman in 2024:

  • Fisher Priceยฎ Little People Collector Batman 85th Anniversaryโ€”The “I Am Batman Set” celebrates 85 years of Batman commemorating legendary on-screen portrayals from “Batman” in 1989 to the “The Batman” in 2022.
  • Hot Wheelsยฎ Batmobile Collector Setโ€”Hot Wheels is celebrating 85 years of Batman with a six-pack of iconic Batmobiles + mini-figurines featuring the iconic Batmobiles from “Batman” (1966), “Batman” (1989), “Batman: The Animated Series,” “Batman Forever,” “Batman Begins,” and “The Batman”.