Oni Press reveals its schedule plans for the convention

With quite a lot going for it this year, Oni Press has revealed its big plans for San Diego Comic-Con 2024. This includes the panel celebrating the 20th-anniversary celebration of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim, plus the resurrection of EC Comics in both EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS and CRUEL UNIVERSE – with Epitaphs hitting stores the day before the convention.

From Thursday, July 25th through Sunday, July 28th, Oni Press will be at Booth #1829 hosting a cavalcade of convention happenings and exhibitions. Oni Press is also co-sponsoring a party on Thursday for CBLDF’s annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party, taking place at The Westgate Hotel on Thursday, July 25th from 8 PM to midnight PT.

FREE GIVEAWAY

EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #1 FAN-ADDICT EDITION 

BY RICHARD CORBEN

Available exclusively to attendees of the EC COMICS LIVES AGAIN AT ONI PRESS! panel on Friday, July 26th! The first in a new series of covers celebrating EC’s iconic legacy by some of the comic book medium’s most legendary creators, it is Oni’s immense honor to debut its first exclusive Fan-Addict edition – featuring the stunning artwork of Will Eisner Hall of Fame inductee and master illustrator Richard Corben (Den, Murky World) with special thanks to Dona Corben and Corben Studios.

EXCLUSIVES

SCOTT PILGRIM 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX SET [COLOR EDITION]

SCOTT PILGRIM 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX SET [B&W EDITION]

SDCC DEBUT! A masterfully designed, first-of-its-kind box set, featuring the complete SCOTT PILGRIM series in six newly designed hardcover volumes available exclusively in a deluxe collector’s box that comes loaded with new art and limited-edition bonuses!

SCOTT PILGRIM 20th ANNIVERSARY TOTE BAG

SDCC EXCLUSIVE! LIMITED TO 500! Featuring brand-new SP20 artwork by creator Bryan Lee O’Malley, these high-quality bags are sold separately or come free with a purchase of $100 or more. 

COVENANT VOL. 1 EXCLUSIVE HC 

SDCC EXCLUSIVE! The acclaimed first print collection of LySandra Voung’s smash-hit Webtoon phenomenon – available for the first time in hardcover with dazzling exclusive cover art! 

EC COMICS “EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS” PIN SET 

SDCC EXCLUSIVE! LIMITED TO 300! Celebrate the relentless new series resurrecting the eternal EC legacy with this high-quality, limited-edition pin set featuring EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS, CRUEL UNIVERSE, and the modernized EC COMICS emblem! 

EC COMICS “LOGO” T-SHIRT 

SDCC DEBUT! The immortal emblem of EC Comics is reborn on a deluxe cotton t-shirt featuring the modernized redesign of this comics classic by award-winning designer Rian Hughes. Hand screen printed in North Carolina by Holy Mountain. Available sizes S–XXL.

DWELLINGS “NOT FOR COWARDS” T-SHIRT 

SDCC EXCLUSIVE! Beware these words of warning torn from the world of Emmy Award-winning cartoonist Jay Stephens’ hit series Dwellings! Hand screen printed in North Carolina by Holy Mountain. Available sizes S–XXL.

BIKER MICE FROM MARS “RANGE” PRINT 

SDCC EXCLUSIVE! LIMITED TO 200! The Red Planet’s raddest animation icon rides again in this stunning, 11×17” print featuring the artwork of Eisner Award nominee Francis Portela! 

SIGNINGS

Keep your eyes on Oni’s Social Accounts for a special surprise signing on Wednesday night!

Thursday, July 25 

12 PM PT:

MELISSA FLORES 

(BIKER MICE FROM MARS, ROBOFORCE)

1 PM PT:

BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY

(SCOTT PILGRIM)

[TICKETED SIGNING*]

3 PM PT:

EC COMICS GROUP SIGNING

WITH JAY STEPHENS & BEN H. WINTERS

(EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS, CRUEL UNIVERSE)

4 PM PT:

BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY

(SCOTT PILGRIM)

[TICKETED SIGNING*]

Friday, July 26

1 PM PT:

BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY

(SCOTT PILGRIM)

[TICKETED SIGNING*]

3 PM PT: 

JAY STEPHENS 

(DWELLINGS)

4 PM PT:

BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY

(SCOTT PILGRIM)

[TICKETED SIGNING*]

Saturday, July 27

10 AM PT:

PAUL REISER, LEON REISER, HANS RODIONOFF, ADAM F. GOLDBERG & 

BRIAN VOLK-WEISS

(WHAT IF? ALIENS, NACELLEVERSE)

11 AM PT: 

BRENNA THUMMLER

(SHEETS TRILOGY)

12 NOON PT:

EC COMICS GROUP SIGNING

WITH CORINNA BECHKO, J. HOLTH, JAY STEPHENS & BEN H. WINTERS

(EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS, CRUEL UNIVERSE)

1 PM PT:

BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY

(SCOTT PILGRIM)

[TICKETED SIGNING*]

3 PM PT: 

JAY STEPHENS 

(DWELLINGS)

4 PM PT:

BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY

(SCOTT PILGRIM)

[TICKETED SIGNING*]

Sunday, July 28 

12 PM PT:

MELISSA FLORES 

(BIKER MICE FROM MARS, ROBOFORCE)

*All Bryan Lee O’Malley signings are ticketed through SDCC. Wristbands will be handed out each morning for both signings in the top floor atrium beginning at 7 AM PT. Log into your SDCC account for more information. 

PANELS

Oni Press: Groundbreaking Comics & Graphic Novels 

Thursday, July 25 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT | Room: 28DE 

For more than 25 years, Oni Press has been the destination for groundbreaking comics and graphic novels from some of the industry’s most acclaimed talents. Now – with a host of new projects including the debut of hit titles like Cult Of The Lamb and Covenant, the 20th anniversary of Scott Pilgrim, and the much-anticipated returns of EC Comic and Adventure Time coming soon – join all-star creators Joey Esposito (Batman: Urban Legends), Melissa Flores (Biker Mice From Mars), Jay Stephens (Dwellings), Ben H. Winters (EC’s Cruel Universe) as they join president & publisher Hunter Gorinson, editor-in-chief Sierra Hahn, senior editor Bess Pallares, editor Megan Brown and Daniel Crary director of marketing to unveil a host of announcements for 2024 and beyond! 

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EC Comics Lives Again at Oni Press!

Friday, July 26 | 5:00PM – 6:00 PM PT | Room: 23ABC

From the publisher that drove Tales From The Crypt, Weird Science, Mad Magazine, and many more into the depraved hearts of an unsuspecting world, the immortal EC Comics is back with a bold and bloody new line of comic book series, only at Oni Press! What the Comics Code Authority couldn’t kill has only made it stronger… Join us for a look ahead at EC’s no-holds-barred return in Epitaphs From The Abyss, Cruel Universe, and more series yet to be revealed with creators Jason Aaron (Thor), Corinna Bechko (Invisible Republic), J. Holtham (Night Thrasher), Klaus Janson (The Dark Knight Returns), Matt Kindt (BRZRKR), Jay Stephens (Dwellings), and Ben H. Winters (CBS’ Tracker) alongside president & publisher Hunter Gorinson and editor-in-chief Sierra Hahn as they begin a new chapter for comics’ most infamous and influential publishing house!

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20 Years of Scott Pilgrim with Bryan Lee O’Malley

Saturday, July 27 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT | Room: 7AB

An immediate sensation upon its debut in 2004, Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim has captivated fans across the globe for 20 years. From the New York Times best-selling graphic novel series to the cult-hit film adaptation directed by Edgar Wright through a celebrated video game, and, most recently, a chart-topping anime series on Netflix, Scott Pilgrim continues to find new fans and readers with each passing year! Now, in honor of the series’ 20th anniversary, Oni Press proudly presents a one-on-one conversation with creator Bryan Lee O’Malley for a career-spanning retrospective about the origins of this iconic story, reflections on its legacy in comics and beyond, and a look ahead to the future of Scott, Ramona, and the whole SP crew! Hosted by SKTCHD’s David Harper. 

Stay tuned for more SDCC ’24 coverage from The Beat.

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