Comic enthusiasts, mark your calendars! Oni Press, the publishing powerhouse behind many of your favorite graphic novels and comics is raising the curtain on their ambitious lineup at the much-anticipated San Diego Comic-Con 2024, set to kick off from Thursday, July 25th. This year’s Comic-Con promises to be a four-day extravaganza of eye-catching exhibitions, riveting panels, and exclusive giveaways, all roped in with a dash of nostalgia dipped in 20th-century pop culture.Gather around Booth #1829 from July 25th through to the 28th, because Oni Press is all set to bring comic relief to your life, quite literally! To kick start the fanfare, rejoice as the 20th-anniversary celebration of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s ‘Scott Pilgrim’ takes center stage. And what’s a celebration without a resurrection? Oni Press unveils the revival of EC Comics with the spine-chilling, ‘EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS’ and the intriguing, ‘CRUEL UNIVERSE’, both hitting stores a day before the convention.

The curtain-raiser party, co-sponsored by Oni Press and CBLDF, is predicted to be an unforgettable bash. Taking place at The Westgate Hotel on Thursday, July 25th, from 8 PM to midnight PT, the annual San Diego Comic-Con Welcome Party promises to make for a truly colorful event. Reservation secured? Check. Party attire in place? Double-check.

How about wetting your comic appetites with a free giveaway? Attend the ‘EC COMICS LIVES AGAIN AT ONI PRESS!’ panel on Friday, July 26th and get your hands on the ‘EPITAPHS FROM THE ABYSS #1 FAN-ADDICT EDITION’. This first-in-a-series exclusive Fan-Addict edition, created by legendary comic creator Richard Corben, is a rightful tribute to EC’s iconic legacy.

To commemorate the grand celebration, Oni Press has lined up a series of exclusive goodies. Delight in the ‘SCOTT PILGRIM 20th ANNIVERSARY BOX SET,’ available in both color and B&W editions, and take home some ‘DWELLINGS’, ‘BIKER MICE FROM MARS’, and ‘EC COMICS’ merchandise, available in limited quantities.

But it’s not a Comic-Con without a bit of friction, right? Wait with bated breath for the surprise signing on the inaugural night and target those coveted wristbands for Bryan Lee O’Malley’s signings throughout the convention, which are handed first-thing every morning at 7 AM PT.

Hour-long panels on both ‘Groundbreaking Comics & Graphic Novels’ and ‘EC Comics Lives Again at Oni Press!’ are open to feed the comic-crazy enthusiasts. Take a trip down memory lane with ’20 Years of Scott Pilgrim with Bryan Lee O’Malley,’ a one-on-one discussion with the creator himself.

Stay tuned with us for more coverage on Comic-Con ’24. This summer is about comics, nostalgia, and a whole lot of fun!
Credit: Daniel Burns, ATC Reporter