DC is going bigger at New York Comic Con this year, with an expanded booth, a new cosplay experience, convention-exclusive merchandise, creator signings, and a full slate of publishing panels planned for October 8 through October 11.
DC will return to the NYCC show floor at Booth #4365, this time with an expanded multilevel setup showcasing the publisher’s comics alongside its live-action, animation, gaming, and other projects. Nearby at Booth #4657, fans can step into a new 360-degree cosplay photo installation designed as a runway for DC heroes and villains.
The booth will also continue DC’s celebration of 100 years of publishing, with this year’s theme turning to the 1950s. Following last year’s focus on DC’s earliest publishing era, the 2026 booth will spotlight a decade of experimentation and reinvention that helped shape the company’s future.
As part of that celebration, DC will give away a free MAD Magazine #1 facsimile, complete with vintage advertisements pulled from the company’s archives. The issue will also contain previews of upcoming DC titles and information about the publisher’s NYCC programming. Fans can pick it up at a 1950s-inspired Daily Planet newsstand, with the facsimile sporting a blank Daily Planet back cover that can be used for creator signatures.
DC Shop will have a presence at the convention as well, offering limited-edition NYCC exclusives and merchandise making its debut at the show.
One change this year is the introduction of digital queueing for select DC Booth activities, including DC Shop exclusives and creator signings. DC says additional details about eligibility and how fans can participate will be announced through its social channels ahead of the convention.
Jim Lee and DC creators head to NYCC
DC president, publisher, and chief creative officer Jim Lee will once again host the fan-favorite “Jim Lee & Friends” panel on Saturday at 2:00 p.m., with surprise guests and announcements expected during the presentation.
Lee will also be among the many creators appearing at the DC Booth throughout NYCC. The announced lineup includes Jock, Matt Fraction, Scott Snyder, Nick Dragotta, Frank Martin, Joshua Williamson, Hayden Sherman, and others.
Saturday will also include a special Batman of Two Worlds signing at the DC Booth beginning at 10:00 a.m. Fans will be able to join the digital queue for the signing, along with opportunities to meet the Absolute Batman team of Snyder, Dragotta, and Martin and the Legion of Super-Heroes team of Williamson and Sherman.
Publishing will remain a major focus throughout the weekend. DC says its panels will offer new details about the upcoming DC Vertigo slate, the expanding DC Next Level initiative, and other corners of its publishing line, with announcements, first looks, and giveaways planned.
The larger convention presence comes as DC prepares to put several of its major publishing initiatives in front of fans at once, from the Absolute Universe and Next Level to the return of Vertigo. More NYCC announcements and details about the booth’s digital queues are expected in the weeks leading up to the convention.
Check out the panel details below!
DC’s Vertigo + Black Label Panel
Step beyond the boundaries of the core DC Universe and into the worlds of DC Vertigo and DC Black Label. Join award-winning comic book creators for a look at the stories redefining horror, crime, fantasy, sci-fi, and genres that refuse to fit the mold. Expect exclusive announcements, first looks, and surprises as DC showcases its boldest graphic storytelling. Moderated by DC executive editor Chris Conroy. Thursday, October 8, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Room 409
DC’s Absolute Universe Panel
Celebrate the phenomenon of DC’s Absolute Universe with the writers and artists shaping comics’ most talked-about titles. Get the latest news, exclusive reveals, announcements, and behind-the-scenes insight into the stories and characters captivating readers across the Absolute line. Whether you’re already a devoted reader or curious about what comes next, this is a can’t-miss panel for Absolute fans. Moderated by DC executive editor Chris Conroy and DC group editor Katie Kubert. Friday, October 9, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Room 405
DC’s Next Level & Beyond Panel
Go deeper into DC’s Next Level publishing initiative with the storytellers bringing it to life. Join acclaimed and award-winning creators for news, announcements, and exclusive reveals from the newest titles expanding the DC Universe. From breakthrough new series to the next chapter for fan-favorite characters, get a first look at what’s ahead for DC’s growing Next Level line. Moderated by DC editor-in-chief Marie Javins. Saturday, October 10, 11:00-11:45 a.m., Room 409
DC’s Jim Lee & Friends
At this year’s New York Comic Con, DC president, publisher, and chief creative officer Jim Lee will treat fans to a powerful lineup of surprise announcements, reveals, and special guests, along with great conversations with top comics creators, during DC’s annual NYCC “Jim Lee & Friends” panel. Moderated by Jim Lee. Saturday, October 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m., Room 405
DC’s YA Phenomenon — Teen Titans: Together
Join #1 New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia and artist Gabriel Picolo, the creative team behind DC’s bestselling Teen Titans graphic novel series, for the final stop on their Teen Titans: Together tour. Celebrate the epic conclusion to the beloved series as Garcia and Picolo discuss bringing Raven, Beast Boy, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, and the Titans to life, share behind-the-scenes stories, answer fan questions, and look ahead to their next project together: Young Justice. Bring your Teen Titans cosplay and join us for a celebration of friendship, fandom, and the heroes that brought readers together. Sunday, October 11, 12:15-1:00 p.m., Room 406.3
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