12 August 2024
Amid fluctuating sales in the publishing world and turmoil in Hollywood, this year's San Diego Comic-Con provided a much-anticipated opportunity for passionate fans to geek out over beloved characters and brands. What's more, it was a total banger. And amid moments of spectacle (e.g. a Galactus made of drones rising into the sky) and an element of danger (e.g. a fire near a Penguin-themed speakeasy that filled the sky with actual smoke), the event was brimming with major announcements, from new imprints to new formats to new business plans.