What's On Tap for Insiders in San Diego?
Insiders Exclusive Meet Ups
From Thursday to Saturday each morning before the convention starts we'll be meeting up outside of Sally's Fish House & Bar to tackle the Solve to Survive finale together, discuss the merits of #TeamCobra vs #TeamJoe, and best of all, absolutely load up on merch and exclusive collectibles. Keep reading to find out what we're giving away and when.
When: Thursday, July 25th – Saturday, July 27th @ 8:15am -9:30am
Where: Outside of Sally’s Fish House & Bar At the intersection of S Embarcadero and Galleon Wy, connected to the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Look for the Skybound Blue balloons.
Giveaway Schedule
Thursday, July 25
Daily Exclusive – Invincible #2 B&W Insiders Variant Comic
We’ll be giving away 75 copies each day. You can’t get these comics anywhere else, so you don’t want to miss the chance to pick up your exclusive copy of the Invincible #2 B&W Insiders Variant Comic. *Daily exclusive is on a first come, first served basis. Not in the first 75? Worry not! We’ll have plenty of other The Walking Dead prizes, including but not limited to the ever beloved disco broccoli plush.
Stop by the Insiders meet up and find out the secret code that will enter you for a chance to win Thursday’s giveaway prize. Enter the secret code on the activities page to be entered for a chance to win.
ARV: $400
Friday, July 26
Secret Code Giveaway - Larry Hama Signed G.I. JOE #1 “A Real American Hero” Comic
Pick up the secret code that will enter you for a chance to win a copy of G.I. Joe #1 signed by the legendary Larry Hama himself. This is the definitive edition of the series’ very first historic issue, restoring Larry Hama’s original, unedited dialogue. Enter the secret code on the activities page to be entered for a chance to win.
Daily Exclusive– Invincible #2 B&W Insiders Variant Comic
We’ll be giving away 75 copies each day. You can’t get these comics anywhere else, so you don’t want to miss the chance to pick up your exclusive copy of the Invincible #2 B&W Insiders Variant Comic. *Daily giveaway is on a first come, first served basis.
Saturday, July 27
Pick up the secret code that will enter you for a chance to win Jason Edmiston’s Eyes Without a Face” prints of Invincible, Atom Eve, Omni-Man, and Battle Beast and a copy of The Art of Invincible: Season 1, signed by Cory Walker, Dou Hong, Shaun O'Neil and Simon Racioppa.
Daily Exclusive – Invincible #2 B&W Insiders Variant Comic
We’ll be giving away 75 copies each day. You can’t get these comics anywhere else, so you don’t want to miss the chance to pick up your exclusive copy of the Invincible #2 B&W Insiders Variant Comic. Daily exclusive is on a first come, first served basis. Not in the first 75? Worry not! We’ll also have a host of other Invincible prizes, including posters and pins.
ARV: $140
Daily Giveaway winners will be notified via email and must pick up their prize in person at Manchester Grand Hyatt the following day. If the winner does not respond within the stated time period, the prize will be forfeited to the next eligible Insider.
Skybound Panels, Signings, and More!
After the meetup, check out what else is going on with Skybound each day during the convention.
Wednesday, July 24
Shop Skybound Comics with Big Clutch & eBay Live BOOTH #1101 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. JOE, and Universal Monsters: Frankenstein) throughout the convention via his eBay Live Livestreams and on the show floor at booth #1101.
Thursday, July 25 The Webcomic Revolution Will Be Televised 10:00am | ROOM 4 Post-panel Press @ Hilton Bayfront: The Beat, 11:30am 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 Geller, Head of TV, Skybound Entertainment, Aron Levitz, President, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, Halle Stanford, President of TV, The Jim Henson Company, Snailords, WEBTOON creator, Kayti Burt, Journalist. Moderator: Katcy Stephan, Film Reporter, Variety
Spike & Mike’s: Festival of Animation 10:00am – 11:00am | BALLROOM 20 Together with Skybound Entertainment, Craig “Spike” Decker presents a screening of Spike & Mike’s: Festival of Animation, a family friendly compilation of animated shorts from the 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 Judge, and the Vault of ‘Festival of Animation’ shorts brings nostalgia and whimsy to all.
Signings at the Image Comics Booth (#1915)
1:30pm-2:30pm - Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS) *TICKETED
3:00pm-4:30pm - Joshua Williamson & Tom Reilly (Duke, G.I. JOE) eBay Live with Ryan Barry 1:30pm | BOOTH #1101
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
Funko Fusion – A Festival of Fandom 10:15am – 11:15am | ROOM 6BCF Post Panel Press Room: ROOM 22 Play as Michonne and Rick in the new Funko Fusion! The 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 voice over artist Kellen Goff (Voice of Freddy Fazbear) to discuss Funko Fusion, the triple “A” 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 1:00pm – 1:45pm | Indigo Ballroom Series: Invincible, Hazbin Hotel, The Legend of Vox Machina, and 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.
eBay Live with Dave Dorman 1:30pm | BOOTH #1101
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)
Prime Video Press Room – Hilton Bayfront – Indigo Room 2:15pm – 2:45pm | INDIGO ROOM
Energon Universe Pre-Panel Press Room 3:00pm – 4:00 pm | ROOM 22
TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE: The Energon Universe Is HERE 4:30pm – 5:30pm | ROOM 5AB WELCOME TO THE HOTTEST COMICS IN THE WORLD! TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, and 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) deliver the panel that will have everyone talking!
Spike & Mike’s: Sick and Twisted Screening 9:00pm – 11:00pm | 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 Dead, and TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE via Skybound and Hasbro’s Energon Universe.
Sunday, July 28 Signings at the Image Comics Booth (#1915) 12:00pm-1:00pm - 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.