News from San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Summary
Hosts Brian Diemer, Shane Kelly, Peter Rios, and Brian Chrisman recap San Diego Comic-Con 2026, discussing Jason Aaron’s new Indiana Jones miniseries and DC’s exclusive Batman Day special. They analyze Marvel’s revival of the Masterworks line via Clover Press and the growing popularity of compact trade editions. The episode also covers new X-Men titles, the Marvel Midnight Suns horror line, and criticism of Iron Man’s double-shipping strategy.
Topics discussed
Intro and San Diego Comic-Con reflections
Ignition Press contest winner announcement
Jason Aaron's Indiana Jones comic announcement
Batman of Two Worlds special for Batman Day
Marvel Epic Collection reprints and pricing
DC Compact Editions and physical media trends
Maximum X-Men series launch details
Marvel Midnight Suns mystery box promotion
Iron Man #700 double shipping controversy
DC Next titles: Vixen, Static, and Shadow of the Bat
Eisner Award winners discussion
Transformers movie post-credit scene and anniversary
New comic announcements and Bill Sienkiewicz doc
Blade Runner 2099, Superman Annual, and outro
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