Oni Press has announced its Comic-Con International San Diego 2025 schedule, and The Beat has all the details. The publisher will be at Booth #1829 from Wednesday, July 23 through Sunday, July 27 with merchandise, comics exclusives, and more. It will also host a number of panels and creator signings. Read on for details.
Oni Press SDCC ’25 Exclusives
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EC Epitaphs from the Abyss, Vol. 1 Softcover – EC Exclusive #001 cover by Adam Polina | LIMITED TO 250
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EC Cruel Universe, Vol. 1 Softcover – EC Exclusive #002 cover by Dave Johnson | LIMITED TO 250
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Adventure Time (2025) #1 – SDCC-exclusive variant cover by Patrick Hovarth | LIMITED TO 250
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Adventure Time (2025) #1 – SDCC-exclusive variant cover by Maria Wolf with Rico Renzi | LIMITED TO 250
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Free for All #1 cover by Maria Wolf | LIMITED TO 250
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The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six #1 – SDCC-exclusive gold foil variant | LIMITED TO 250
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Gender Queer “Born” test print t-shirts manufactured by Holy Mountain | LIMITED TO 50
Oni Press SDCC ’25 Panel Schedule
All times in PST.
Oni Press: The Loudest Thing in Color
Thursday, July 24, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Room 28DE
For nearly 30 years, Oni Press has been publishing groundbreaking comic and graphic novels for readers of all ages. Now, coming off the heels of the publishers most successful year of all time with the best-selling launches of EC Comics, Adventure Time, and Biker Mice from Mars, join a star-studded cast of Oni’s upstart creators past, present, and future to surveil the eye-popping slate that will make 2025 even bigger still with creators Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun); Melissa Flores (Biker Mice from Mars); Daniel Kibblesmith (Rick and Morty vs. The Universe); LySandra Vuong (Covenant); and Ben H. Winters (Benjamin), alongside publisher Hunter Gorinson, editor-in-chief Sierra Hahn, and senior editor Bess Pallares … plus more surprise guests and announcements!
EC Comics: The Summer of Fear
Friday, July 25, 5-6 p.m., Room 23ABC
Out of nowhere, the immortal EC Comics has risen from the grave at Oni Press with the surprise debut of best-selling series including Epitaphs from the Abyss and Cruel Universe. Now, the most notorious name in terror is preparing for an even bigger, bolder, and bloodier second act with “The Summer of Fear” as three killer new series prepare to strike with an array of award-winning creators at the helm. Explore what lies ahead in brand-new titles like Blood Type, Catacomb of Torment, and Cruel Universe 2 as creators Corinna Bechko (Green Lantern: Earth One); Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine); J. Holtham (The Horizon Experiment); Matt Kindt (BRZRKR); and Ben H. Winters (Benjamin) join president and publisher Hunter Gorinson, editor-in-chief Sierra Hahn, and senior editor Allyson Gronowitz to discuss the most iconic name in horror comics … and the future of fear itself!
Scott Pilgrim EX with Bryan Lee O’Malley and Tribute Games
Saturday, July 26, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Room 5AB
Moderator Griffin Newman (Blank Check Podcast) and Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim creator) present an inside look at the making of an all-new Scott Pilgrim video game adventure! Jean-Francois Major, Yannick Belzil (Tribute Games), and John Melchior (Universal Products & Experiences) will be on hand to offer a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the game with exclusive first-look gameplay footage and many more surprises from Josh Fairhurst (Limited Run Games).
SpectreVision Radio Live: High Strangeness x Oni Press
Saturday, July 26, 5-6 p.m., Neil Morgan Auditorium at the San Diego Central Library
Transmitting directly from San Diego Comic Con, join SpectreVision co-founders Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah and Euphomet creator and host Jim Perry for a live podcast taping exploring SpectreVision’s first comics collaboration: High Strangeness – a new series produced in partnership with award-winning publisher Oni Press that will surveil the liminal spaces where reality, hallucination, science and mythology give way to cosmic wonder and existential terror. Featuring writers Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz) and Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine), cover artist Jock (Detective Comics), Oni Press president and publisher Hunter Gorinson, and senior editor Bess Pallares.
Oni Press SDCC ’25 Signing Schedule
All signings will take place at Oni Press Booth #1829 unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: *All Bryan Lee O’Malley signings are ticketed through SDCC and strictly limited to 75 participants per signing. Wristbands will be handed out each morning for both signings in the top floor atrium beginning at 7 a.m. Log into your SDCC account for more information.
Wednesday, July 23
6-7 p.m.
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Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz)
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Chris Condon (The Goddamn Tragedy)
Thursday, July 24
10-11 a.m.
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Christopher Cantwell (Out of Alcatraz)
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Chris Condon (The Goddamn Tragedy)
“Oni Press: The Loudest Thing In Color” post-panel signing, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six)
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Melissa Flores (Biker Mice from Mars)
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Ben H. Winters (Benjamin)
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LySandra Vuong (Covenant)
The Sixth Gun 15th Anniversary signing, 2-3 p.m.
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Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Six)
3:30–5 p.m.
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Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim)*
Friday, July 25
10-11 a.m.
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Matt Kindt (Epitaphs from the Abyss, Cruel Universe)
Adventure Time exclusive signing, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Patrick Horvath (Free for All)
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Nick Winn (Adventure Time)
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Maria Wolf (Adventure Time)
1-2:30 p.m.
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Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim)*
EC Comics: The Summer of Fear pre-panel signing, 3-4 p.m.
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Corinna Bechko (Blood Type)
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J. Holtham (Catacomb of Torment)
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Ben H. Winters (Cruel Universe)
5-6 p.m.
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Craig Hurd-McKenney (Station Guard)
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Daniel KIbblesmith (Rick and Morty Vs. The Universe)
Saturday, July 26
10-11 a.m.
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Melissa Flores (Biker Mike from Mars)
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LySandra Vuong (Covenant)
Adventure Time exclusive signing, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
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Patrick Horvath (Free for All)
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Nick Winn (Adventure Time)
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Maria Wolf (Adventure Time)
1-2 p.m.
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Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Sixth)
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Brian Hurtt (The Sixth Gun: Battle for the Sixth)
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Matt Kindt (Epitaphs from the Abyss, Cruel Universe)
3:30-6 p.m.
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Bryan Lee O’Malley (Scott Pilgrim)*
Sunday, July 27
10-11 a.m.
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Matt Bors (Cruel Universe)
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Daniel KIbblesmith (Rick and Morty Vs. The Universe)
12-1 p.m.
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Craig Hurd-McKenney (Station Grand)
EC Comics: The Summer of Fear signing, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Corinna Bechko (Blood Type, Cruel Universe)
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J. Holtham (Catacomb of Torment, Epitaphs from the Abyss)
Stay tuned to The Beat for more coverage from SDCC ’25.
