PEACEMAKER RETURNS TO SDCC! DC’s Comic-Con Plans

DC returns to San Diego Comic-Con with booth, merch and panel news. This year, the superhero media monster celebrates their 100th anniversary at booth #4544. We’re excited for the retro Metropolis feel, with odes to yesteryear and archives aplenty. 

There will be limited printings and special edition covers for: Absolute Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman #1; variants for Supergirl #1, Superman Unlimited #1 and more.

Here is some of the merch! Let us know in the comments if you plan to scoop anything up, be it the wild Legends Forever hoodie or brand new Batman logo t-shirt.

Of course the DC booth won’t go without signings from your favorite comic superstars: Jim Lee, Tom King, Joshua Williamson, Scott Snyder, Mark Waid and plenty more will be in attendance.

But our favorite news is the panels. Here is the schedule!

Thursday, July 24

  • 1:30AM – 12:30PM. DC ALL IN: WHAT’S NEXT. (DC Comics Panel) Join Scott Snyder, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid, and other top DC storytellers in a can’t-miss panel that dives deeper into DC’s core and Absolute comic books for 2025, and beyond! Moderated by DC Executive Editor Chris Conroy and DC Group Editor Paul Kaminski. Room: 6DE
  • 3:30–4:30 PM. Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios (Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires). (Warner Bros. Animation Panel) A look at the highly anticipated animated movie “Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios” (“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires”). Join members of the cast and the creative team as they share footage and provide an inside look at how they are bringing the world of Batman into the captivating history and culture of Mesoamerica. “Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios” (“Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires”) is an original animated feature-length film that places the iconic DC Super Hero against the backdrop of the captivating history of Mexico and immerses fans around the world in the exciting culture of Mesoamerica. In the time of the Aztec Empire, Yohualli Coatl — a young Aztec boy — experiences tragedy when his father and village leader, Toltecatzin, is murdered by Spanish Conquistadors. Yohualli escapes to Tenochtitlan to warn King Moctezuma and his high priest, Yoka, of the imminent danger. Using the bat god Tzinacan’s temple as a lair, Yohualli trains with his mentor and assistant, Acatzin, developing equipment and weaponry to confront the Spaniard invasion, protect Moctezuma’s temple, and avenge his father’s death. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Anima and Chatrone, Batman Azteca: Choque De Imperios is a Particular Crowd film based on characters from DC. Room: 6BCF

Saturday, July 26

  • 11:15AM – 12:15PM. DC COMICS: METROPOLIS AND BEYOND. (DC Comics Panel) Join a legion of celebrated DC comic book creators for this fun panel as they discuss Superman, DC’s comics, and more. Moderated by DC Group Editor Paul Kaminski. Room: 6DE
  • 12:30PM – 1:30PM. DC COMICS: GOTHAM CITY. (DC Comics Panel) Walk the dark and gritty streets of the DC Universe with top DC comic book creators for news and surprises involving Batman and the other protectors of Gotham City. Moderated by DC Group Editor Rob Levin. Room: 6DE
  • 3:30PM-4:30PM. PEACEMAKER SNEAK PEEK & PANEL. (HBO Max and DC Studios Panel) Panelists will include James Gunn (co-head of DC Studios, executive producer, writer, director), John Cena (Peacemaker, executive producer), Danielle Brooks (Adebayo), Jennifer Holland (Harcourt), Freddie Stroma (Vigilante), Steve Agee (Economos), Frank Grillo (Rick Flag Sr.), Sol Rodriguez (Sasha Bordeaux) and Tim Meadows (Langston Fleury). The highly anticipated global trailer for season two of the series will be released during the panel, which will be moderated by Josh Horowitz, host of MTV and the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. Room: Hall H

5:15PM – 6:15PM. JIM LEE & FRIENDS. (DC Panel) Jim Lee (DC President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer) is on hand to bring out a few of his friends for discussions and reveals that will have everyone talking long after the Con is over! You won’t want to miss this. Moderated by Jim Lee. Room: 6BCF

-Thank you SDCCblog.com for the info!