SAN DIEGO, July 17, 2025 — Magma Comix is returning to its hometown show, San Diego Comic-Con International, July 23rd – 27th!
Join the Magma team and its roster of talented comic-book creators at booth #1709 for exciting guests, signings, exclusive variants and lithographs celebrating their original slate of titles.
Magma will host a panel Thursday evening, where its creators will look back at the independent publisher’s first year, from its Eisner-nominated series The Pedestrian, to horror titles like The Principles of Necromancy and Day of the Dead Girl, and the magical realism of The Scale Trade.
Each day presents a different schedule of events, including signings by Magma creators Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman (The Pedestrian); AJ Mendez (Day of the Dead Girl); Cavan Scott (Night of the Slashers); Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Eamon Winkle (The Principles of Necromancy); Megan Huang (The Scale Trade); and Denton J. Tipton (Hell’s Half Acre).
In addition to signings, Magma is stocking debut issues, trade paperbacks, and collector’s items (such as exclusive Event Variants and newly released Metal Cover variants) for sale at its booth, along with the opportunity to snag a Magma Art Lithograph or a Shawn Lee-designed Horror Box Set for the discerning collector.
Magma Comix Signing Schedule at Booth 1709
Thursday
10:00-11:00 a.m. Denton J. Tipton (Hell’s Half Acre)
1:00-2:30 p.m. Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman (The Pedestrian)
2:30-3:30 p.m. Tony Fleecs (cover artist, Night of the Slashers)
Friday
10:00-11:00 a.m. Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman (The Pedestrian)
1:00-2:00 p.m. Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Eamon Winkle (The Principles of Necromancy)
2:30-3:30 p.m. AJ Mendez (Day of the Dead Girl)
Saturday
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cavan Scott (Night of the Slashers)
1:00-2:00 p.m. Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Eamon Winkle (The Principles of Necromancy)
2:30-3:30 p.m. Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman (The Pedestrian)
Sunday
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. CREATOR SHOWCASE: Norrin Powell & Mikey Cossin (Stewards of Darkness)
1:00-2:30 p.m. Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman (The Pedestrian)
Magma Comix Panel
Magma Comix Year in Review
Thursday, July 24, 7-8 p.m. | Room 25ABC
Magma Comix has spent the past year bringing a wide array of creators’ exciting passion projects into the comic market. Meet the minds behind several of Magma’s thrilling titles, including *NEWLY ADDED* AJ Mendez (Day of the Dead Girl), Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman (The Pedestrian), Megan Huang (The Scale Trade), and Eamon Winkle (The Principles of Necromancy), as they reflect on their titles and experiences. Magma staff will guide the discussion as they chart the course for the final announcement of the panel!
Events and Talent Appearances
Thursday, July 25
CBLDF Welcome Party
8 to midnight | The Westgate Hotel
Friday, July 26
Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
INVITE ONLY | San Diego Hilton Bayfront
This year, Magma earned its second overall Eisner nomination, with Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman’s The Pedestrian earning a nod for the Best New Series Award. Magma creators, staff and friends will be cheering on the team as a Sponsor of the Eisner Awards from their VIP table.
Exclusives
Magma Comix Metal Covers – Magma is unveiling four HIGHLY LIMITED metal cover comic books highlighting some of the most prestigious and exciting covers it has published in its inaugural year. Only 25 copies of each metal cover will be available throughout the show:
The Pedestrian #1, art by Madman creator Mike Allred
Night of the Slashers #4, art by Stray Dogs/Feral artist Tony Fleecs
Greaser: Gemini Blues #1, art by artist Dan Panosian
The Principles of Necromancy #1, art by The Boys co-creator Darick Robertson
Cost: $100 each.
Please note: Customers who pick up a metal cover are entitled to FRONT-OF-THE-LINE access for any series creative team signing!
Magma Comix Event Variants
Magma is thrilled to offer our existing Event Variants at Comic-Con International! In some cases, this is the first convention opportunity to pick up a number of these, as they were only previously available at store signings or online. Specifically, we will offer the following:
NEW to Comic Con International
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Day of the Dead Girl #1 Belén Culebras cover (by AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia & Culebras)
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Hell’s Half Acre #1 Eduardo Risso cover (by Denton J. Tipton & Jack Jadson)
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Night of the Slashers #1 Robert Hack cover (by Cavan Scott & Paul Fry)
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The Pedestrian #2 Action Figure Variant cover (by Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman)
Returning Favorites:
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The Pedestrian #1 Sean Von Gorman blank sketch cover (by Joey Esposito & Sean Von Gorman)
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The Principles of Necromancy #1 Darick Robertson cover (by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly & Eamon Winkle)
Each Event Variant has a limited print run and is only $20 each! Members of the creative team will be signing these variants for FREE throughout the weekend!
Cost: $20 each. | Quantity: Limited Print run
Magma 2025 Exclusive Box Set… of HORROR – Here’s your chance to get a box chock full of great horror stories in one handy box set! You’ll get trade paperbacks for The Principles of Necromancy, Day of the Dead Girl & Night of the Slashers! In addition, each box comes with a signed Magma comic book and a unique Extra Bonus Item! You could find incentive variants, CGC Signature Series graded comics, or even a double-signed Day of the Dead Girl trade paperback by series creators and co-writers AJ Mendez (Crazy is My Superpower, former WWE wrestler AJ Lee) and Aimee Garcia (actress, Dexter, Lucifer, The George Lopez Show)! You can get a number of the trade paperbacks or comics in this box signed by members of the creative teams for free throughout the weekend!
Cost: $50 each. | Quantity: 50 Boxes
Magma Comix Lithographs – Magma is offering lithographs highlighting some of the most powerful and unique covers it has published in its inaugural year. Less than 25 copies of each lithograph will be available throughout the show:
The Pedestrian, art by Madman creator Mike Allred.
The Scale Trade, art by Dungeons & Dragons artist Max Dunbar
Greaser: Gemini Blues, art by artist Dan Panosian
The Principles of Necromancy, art by co-creator Eamon Winkle
Cost: $20 each.
