San Diego Comic-Con 2026 opened with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 22 from 6 to 9 p.m., kicking off a four-day run of panels, exhibitor activations, and booth events running Thursday, July 23 through Sunday, July 26. Hasbro held a booth preview night with new product displays and photographs circulated by the TFW2005 team, including early looks at Star Wars and Legend of Zelda figures. Dark Horse Comics scheduled creator meet-and-greets and was handing out free items such as comics and posters at its booth. Publishers and small press tables are hosting in-person signings and meetups across the convention footprint, including Ignition Press meet-and-greets at the San Diego Wine and Culinary Center. Panels with author signings include “When The Void Screams Back: The Latest in Sci-Fi Horror” on July 23 at AA06 at 5 p.m., plus a Thursday panel at 12:30 p.m. in Room 10 that promises a signing afterward. Attendees posted logistics details and booth locations, with several exhibitors pointing to specific booth numbers and small press placements for early swag and signings.
