Following the debut of Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1 from Image Comics, the Tiny Onion team is bringing “the tri-states’ prince of pain” to San Diego Comic-Con 2026, where the character will appear at signings and even have meet-and-greets
Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy is the first Exquisite Corpses spin-off series illustrated Dylan Burnett, colored by Jordie Bellaire, and lettered Becca Carey. It looks at the horror of IP and the creators who make it
In addition to the Rascal Randy announcement, Tiny Onion also revealed its full SDCC ’26 schedule. Check out the details below
Tiny Onion SDCC ’26 panels
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Exquisite Corpses: The Game and BeyondThursday, July 23, 12-1 p.m., Room 5AB
Exquisite Corpses: The Game makes its debut as the heads of the Corpse Crew explore the dark and twisted world of Exquisite Corpses and demonstrate gameplay. Co-creators James Tynion IV and Michael Walsh discuss the game’s inception, their creative process, and what’s next for Exquisite Corpses. Moderated byJazzlyn Stone (Tiny Onion director of communications)
Frightening and Fantastic Worlds of James TynionFriday, July 24, 3-4 p.m., Room 25ABC
From Something Is Killing the Children to Exquisite Corpses and beyond, multi-award-winning writer James Tynion IV discusses the ever-expanding worlds of Tiny Onion with collaborators Martin Simmonds (The Department of Truth), Werther Dell’Edera (Something Is Killing the Children), and Michael Walsh (Exquisite Corpses). Moderated by Sami DeMonster (Tiny Onion community manager)
Slaughterverse Unmasked: Inside the World of Something Is Killing the ChildrenSaturday, July 25, 4-5 p.m., Room 28DE
Explore the evolution of the haunting universe created byJames Tynion IV (The Nice House on the Left) and Werther Dell’Edera (Something Is Killing the Children) with spinoff series writerTate Brombal (Fall of the House of Slaughter) and novelist Kiersten White (Hope Is a Knife) in conversation with BOOM! VP business development and special projects Bryce Carlson, executive editor Ramiro Portnoy, and editor Eric Harburn. Get a glimpse into what’s next for the Slaughterverse, including the milestone Something Is Killing the Children #50, Swamp Thing Is Killing the Children, Fall of the House of Slaughter, and Hope Is a Knife.
Layer by Layer: How to Build a Tiny Onion StorySaturday, July 25, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Room 24ABC
Curious about what goes into creating Tiny Onion’s in-depth worlds?Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things), Che Grayson (Exquisite Corpses), Christian Ward (Spectregraph), and Eric Harburn (editor-in-chief) discuss world-building and creative process, with a focus on the craft of storytelling. Moderated by Sami DeMonster (Tiny Onion community manager)
Tiny Onion signings
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Thursday, July 23
- James Tynion IV, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Image booth #1915
- James Tynion IV, 3-3:45 p.m., BOOM! Studios booth #2229
Friday, July 24
- James Tynion IV, 1-2 p.m., BOOM! Studios booth #2229
Saturday, July 25
- James Tynion IV, 12-1 p.m., Scott’s Collectibles booth #2314
- James Tynion IV (Hope Is a Knife), 5:30-6:15 p.m., BOOM! Studios booth #2229
Sunday, July 26
- James Tynion IV, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., BOOM! Studios booth #2229
- James Tynion IV, 1-3 p.m., Scott’s Collectibles booth #2314
Tiny Onion SDCC ’26 events
2026 Onion Club Members Private Event – West Coast Edition!Friday, July 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Private Location
This year, for the first time, we are holding a private event for current 2026 Onion Club Members at San Diego International Comic-Con! This event will be first come, first served, with limited availability. This hour-long private signing event with James Tynion IV will also have a small pop-up with some of our Tiny Onion exclusive covers for sale. The invite has been sent out to current members via email. If you have any questions about this event, please don’t hesitate to email devin@tinyonion.com.
Rascal Randy Meet-and-GreetFriday, July 24, 12:30-1:30 p.m., San Diego Bayfront Park (behind convention center)
Come meet the most radical rabbit in all of Rascalville! Rascal Randy will be on the scene and available for signatures and photographs, but will not be able to officiate weddings during the event. Cosplay Encouraged. Please, bring your own camera
Rascal Randy Corpse Tour Stop (Tickets required!)Saturday, July 25, 7:30-10:00 p.m., Now or Never Comics
Join us for another Corpse Tour stop at Now or Never to celebrate the release of Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy #1! Featuring a Rascal Randy photo op, Q+ A with the Corpse Crew, followed by a signing with James Tynion IV, Michael Walsh, Tyler Boss, and Christian Ward. Tickets required; get them here
Stay tuned to The Beat for more news from SDCC ’26
