Following the announcement of its full programming slate for San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Mad Cave Studios has revealed its line of convention exclusives, including Dave Johnson “Nice” and “Naughty” Black Bag variants for Pop Kill #1, a Christian Ward variant for The Last Starfighter #1, and more.
Mad Cave will offer exclusives on a first-come, first-served basis at booth #2806 while supplies last. Quantities are limited and attendees will be capped at a per-person, per-day purchase limit. See each title below for details.
Comics! The Magazine – July 2026 Mad Cave Studios Special Limited-Edition Momo Exclusive
Price: $10
Copies: 500
Limit: No daily purchase limit
The upcoming graphic novel by John Cusack and Ignacio Noé, featuring an exclusive variant cover by Ignacio Noé, an interview with John Cusack, and an exclusive 8-page Momo preview.
The Dirt Beneath the Devil #1 Becky Cloonan foil treatment variant
Price: $25
Copies: 500
Limit: 5 per person, per day
In the dying days of the American frontier, a young woman journeys into the unknown to claim a legacy she never asked for—and may not survive. June Buckley’s father was a monster in life. In death, he may be something worse. Summoned alongside a group of treacherous heirs, June is forced to traverse the same brutal path that built her father’s empire. But the trail reveals more than hardship—it exposes the rot in every soul traveling beside her. And at the center of it all is Hendido…a creature bound to her father’s past, and perhaps to something far older and much more wicked. As the tension simmers and night closes in, June begins to understand: Her inheritance comes at grisly price.
The Last Starfighter #1 Christian Ward variant
Price: $20
Copies: 250
Limit: 5 per person, per day
The long-awaited sequel to the beloved film! Small town teenager Alex Rogan has already saved multiple worlds. But that was only the beginning of his story. Forty years after the cult-classic movie that pioneered CGI and inspired generations of fans, an all-new story picks up from the end credits and takes off for the stars! Now the leader…and sole member…of the Star League, Alex must rebuild the galaxy’s only defense force against Xur and the Ko-Dan Armada.
Introducing a new cast of Starfighters alongside fan-favorite faces—and new killers and cutthroats in the shadowy employ of the Ko-Dan—The Last Starfighter #1 launches a sci-fi legacy to new heights! In collaboration with filmmakers Jonathan Betuel and Paul Davidson, the dynamic writing team of Benjamin Raab and Deric A. Hughes (Syfy’s Warehouse 13, The CW’s Arrow, NBC’s Quantum Leap & more) join forces with artist Willi Roberts (Witchblade; The Thing on the Doorstep) and colorist Francesco Segala (Dawnrunner; Nights) for a thrilling and heartfelt journey through a newly expanded universe!
Pop Kill #1 Dave Johnson “Nice” Variant & “Naughty” Black Bag Variant
Price: “Nice” $20; “Naughty” Black Bag $25
Copies: 250
Limit: 5 per person, per day
Imagine a world where the two dominant and competing Cola companies, each worth billions, are owned by former cnjoined twins who are now separated and have grown to hate each other so much they hire assassins, saboteurs, and espionage personnel to meddle with each other on a daily basis. This is the story about brotherly love run afoul, and the people they enlist to do their dirty work.
Mister Nemo #1 Duncan Rouleau variant
Price: $20
Copies: 250
Limit: 5 per person, per day
A NEW CHAPTER OF THE UNDERWORLD UNIVERSE BEGINS HERE. A brilliant analyst uncovers a global conspiracy—and is immediately marked for disappearance—only to be rescued by the mysterious Nemo, a man waging a secret war from beneath the ocean. As they dive into a hidden world of covert power and impossible technology, one question remains: can they save the world before it even knows it’s in danger?
Honor and Curse: Eternal #1 Dustin Nguyen variant
Price: $20
Copies: 100
Limit: 5 per person, per day
An immortal ninja cursed with a vengeful war spirit is forced out of hiding to protect the last descendants of his sworn family, even if it means unleashing the monster within. Six hundred years ago, shinobi warrior Genshi Sakagura was cursed to share his soul with a mythic spirit of war—the Tengu. Now immortal, he hides in modern-day New York, living in silence and penance, praying the curse stays buried. But when an ancient cult threatens the descendants of the family he swore to protect, Genshi must take up the blade again. To save them, he risks unleashing the monster inside—and becoming the very weapon the world fears most.
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