Independent publisher 247 Comics, powered by TOKYOPOP, is heading to San Diego Comic-Con on July 23rd – 26th to bring fans convention-exclusive comics, collectible trading cards, creator panels, and more!
247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP Hits SDCC 2026
Found at SDCC Booth #1837, 247 Comics will be offering fans convention-exclusive comics, an assortment of creator signings, collectible trading cards, retailer-only products, and a slate of panels celebrating the stories and creators shaping the publisher’s growing lineup.
Fans can look forward to picking up exclusive editions of Evermind, Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals, and NEWMEN, getting an early look at other upcoming releases, and participating in a convention-wide “Collectible Card Chase”, while also unlocking an exclusive comic available only through the SDCC experience.
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 Fan-Exclusive Comic Lineup
Here’s a closer look at the 247 Comics exclusives, collectibles, and special offerings available during San Diego Comic-Con 2026:
247 Comics is rolling out an impressive wave of fan-exclusive comic books for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, featuring limited variant editions and rare ashcan previews. Attendees visiting Booth #1837 can get their hands on special foil covers, unreleased excerpts, and highly anticipated creative collaborations from top-tier talent.
This curated lineup offers collectors the perfect chance to secure unique physical items while discovering the publisher’s expanding independent catalog.
‘Evermind’ #1/2: The Sci-Fi Mecha Series from Daniel Wu & Sean Chen
First-look Summer Special #1 (Featuring Evermind)
247 Comics First-Look Summer Special Issue 1
Synopsis:
“Created by Daniel Wu (Into the Badlands, Westworld) and Sean Chen (Iron Man, Wolverine), Evermind follows Lucas Zhang and his activist daughter as they fight to prevent a revolutionary neuro-transference technology from falling into the wrong hands while trapped inside the bodies of an entertainment mecha-gorilla and an adult pleasure-bot.”
Writer: Daniel Wu
Writer/Artist: Sean Chen
Colorist: Tom Chu
Letterer: Andworld Design
Cover Artist: GODTAIL
The SDCC exclusive preview features an excerpt from Evermind #1/2 and exclusive cover artwork by GODTAIL, which is available in standard and foil cover editions.
‘Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals’: Futuristic Cybernetic Sports
Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals Major League Homage #1
Synopsis:
“Created by Anderson Carman, the series imagines a future where baseball players are transformed into cybernetic super-athletes, forcing a team of unaugmented humans to attempt the most unlikely championship run in sports history.”
Writer/Artist/Colorist/Letters by: Anderson Carman
Cover Art by: MANIX
The SDCC exclusive ashcan edition features the opening story from Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals #1 and exclusive cover artwork by MANIX. Available in a Major League Homage and Virgin Foil Editions.
‘NEWMEN: Special #1’: A Legendary Collaboration Featuring Bill Sienkiewicz
Newmen: Special #1
A special remastered edition of NEWMEN #1, featuring exclusive cover artwork by Lucas Lee-Garza and Bill Sienkiewicz. This project marks the first collaboration between the two artists.
Synopsis:
“Created by Rob Liefeld (Deadpool), with writing by Eric Stephenson and artwork by Jeff Matsuda, NEWMEN follows a generation of young heroes born with alien DNA and extraordinary powers as they navigate a world increasingly fearful of their existence.”
Writer: Eric Stephenson
Artist: Jeff Matsuda
Colorist: Christian Lichtner
Letterer: Kurt Hathaway
Cover Artist: Lucas Lee-Garza and Bill Sienkiewicz
This exclusive is available in standard, retailer-exclusive, serial-numbered, and black & white virgin-foil editions.
SDCC 2026 Retailer Exclusives
Retailers attending San Diego Comic-Con will have access to the exclusive 247 First-Look Bundle, a retailer-exclusive package designed to showcase upcoming releases from across the independent comic publisher’s growing lineup.
247 Comics First-Look Fall Edition Issue 1
The bundle includes 24 copies of First-Look: Fall Edition #1 with an exclusive cover by GODTAIL and a bonus serial-numbered edition of NEWMEN: Special #1 with cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Lucas Lee-Garza, offering an early look at titles scheduled for broader release later this year.
The 247 Cover Collection: Fall 2026 Trading Card Chase
247 Comics will also debut the 247 Cover Collection: Fall 2026 Edition at the convention, a collectible set of 15 trading cards that spotlight the creators, characters, and stories shaping the future of the publisher.
The collection features artwork from acclaimed creators, including:
- Daniel Warren Johnson
- Sean Chen
- GODTAIL
- MANIX
- Lucas Lee-Garza
- Mario Foccillo
- Bill Sienkiewicz
- Anderson Carman
- Alfredo Cardona
- Chris Campana
- Mark Texeira
- Larry Hama
- Tom Palmer
Demon’s Bridge
Alongside highlights from comics titles like Evermind, Cyber League Baseball: The Naturals, NEWMEN, Anno Incarnate, Hell Wrangler, Sons of the Devil, Demon’s Bridge, and the 247 Comics Presents/Spotlight.
How to Participate in the Convention-Wide Collectible Card Chase
The first six cards will be distributed through a convention-wide Collectible Card Chase conducted in partnership with:
- PSA (Booth #4237)
- ComicLink/CertifiedLink (Booth #1100)
- Wicked Town Studios (Booth #L-06)
- Big Clutch Comics/Rupp’s Comics (Booth #1101)
- ShortBox (Booth #1105)
- Joe Benitez Productions (Booth #1717)
Each participating partner will offer an exclusive trading card featuring artwork from Daniel Warren Johnson, MANIX, Sean Chen, GODTAIL, Lucas Lee-Garza, and Mario Foccillo.
The remaining cards will then be available as giveaways through creator signings on a first-come, first-served basis each day of the convention, exclusively at the 247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP Booth #1837.
Redeem Exclusive Advance Comics and Grand Prize Art Giveaways
The prize for collecting all six collectible cards during SDCC? Eligible fans will be able to redeem an advance copy of First-look Fall Edition #1 at Booth #1837 and be entered into a drawing for a grand prize package including:
- A 1-of-1 Original Art piece by Jim Lee and Lucas Lee Garza
- PSA 9.8 Absolute Batman #20 Jae Lee Exclusive Variant
- CGC 9.8 Dungeon Crawler Carl #0
Creator Signings and Panel Schedules
The 247 Comics booth will host a packed daily schedule of creator signings, giving fans a direct chance to meet industry icons and get exclusive items autographed. Attendees can also step off the show floor to attend the publisher’s official panel presentation alongside TOKYOPOP.
These interactive sessions offer a firsthand look at the upcoming projects, behind-the-scenes collaborations, and innovative release strategies shaping the future of the brand.
Meet the Creative Teams: Complete Booth #1837 Signing Schedule
Wednesday, July 22nd
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- 247 Comics Executive Editor, Terry Kavanagh, & 247 Comics: Presents “Incarnate” & “Hell Wrangler” writer, Howard Mackie
Thursday, July 23rd
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Brian Buccellato (Sons of the Devil) & Andersen Caraman (Cyber League Baseball)
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Cyber League Baseball team, Anderson Carman & MANIX
Friday, July 24th
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- 247 Comics: Presents: “Hell Wrangler” team, Howard Mackie & Janice Chiang
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Sean Chen (Evermind)
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- Anderson Carman (Cyber League Baseball) & Sean Chen (Evermind)
Saturday, July 25th
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Cyber League Baseball team, Anderson Carman & MANIX
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Brian Buccellato (Sons of the Devil) & Lucas Lee-Garza (NEWMEN)
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
- 247 Comics Executive Editor, Terry Kavanagh, & 247 Comics: Presents “Incarnate” & “Hell Wrangler” writer, Howard Mackie
Sunday, July 26th
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Anderson Carman (Cyber League Baseball) & Lucas Lee Garza (NEWMEN)
Featured Panel: TOKYOPOP Presents 247 Comics Hub
TOKYOPOP Presents: 247 Comics – The Ultimate Manga-Comics Mashup!
Thursday, July 23rd 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Room 28DE
Mickey Finnegan (The Ungraded Truth Podcast & Swagglehaus) is joined by Kae Winters (Community Manager, TOKYOPOP), Terry Kavanagh (Executive Editor, 247 Comics), and Carl Choi (Publisher and Co-Founder, 247 Comics) to talk about the partnership between TOKYOPOP and 247 Comics and exciting new projects from both.
Fans and retailers alike can visit the 247 Comics Powered by TOKYOPOP booth during San Diego Comic-Con International, July 23-26, 2026, to pick up all convention-exclusive comics, participate in the Collectible Card Chase, attend featured panels, and learn more about the publisher’s upcoming releases.
For more information on upcoming releases and events, visit the official websites for TOKYOPOP and the indie publisher 247 Comics.
Note: The information above was sourced from a press release.
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