(HUNT VALLEY, MD) – (July 9, 2024) – Diamond Comic Distributors announces a fifth wave of PREVIEWS Exclusive items for Comic-Con International: San Diego, taking place July 24 – 28. The selection features comics from Mad Cave Studios and Crusade Comics, featuring the iconic Gatchaman and the fan-favorite Shi, plus collectibles from Fright Rags.

Comic-Con attendees will have the chance to purchase a limited number of these items at the show through a new FandomWorld sales window at the Diamond PREVIEWS Booth #2401.

“Diamond is excited to introduce a new approach to our highly anticipated San Diego exclusives,” said Kathy Govier, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Geppi Family Enterprises and Diamond Comic Distributors. “This year, we are offering fans the opportunity to purchase these limited-edition collectibles directly at our booth via our new FandomWorld brand. We know fans won’t want to miss these unique exclusives available at the show!”

2024 SAN DIEGO PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVES

Merchandise

SAN DIEGO 2024 JAWS JAWS #1 PX SOUVENIR CUP (FEB248356) | When the beaches open this summer, you will be hydrated! Remember your terrifying trip to Amity Island with this PREVIEWS Exclusive souvenir cup from Fright-Rags! Featuring original artwork by Greg Woronchak, this 32-oz BPA-free plastic cup is limited to an edition of only 1000 pieces! Add it to your JAWS collection today! Hand Washing preferred.

SAN DIEGO 2024 HALLOWEEN JC COMICS PX SOUVENIR CUP (FEB248355) | Celebrate the horror of John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic Halloween with this PREVIEWS Exclusive souvenir cup from Fright-Rags! Featuring artwork by Nathan Milliner inspired by classic EC Comics covers, this 32-oz BPA-free plastic cup is limited to an edition of only 1000 pieces! Bring it home for Halloween today! Hand Washing preferred.

SAN DIEGO 2024 TERMINATOR 1984 PX TRADING CARD WAX PACK (FEB248171) | Relive the excitement of James Cameron’s 1984 sci-fi action movie Terminator with these all-new, retro-style trading cards from Fright-Rags! These PREVIEWS Exclusive Terminator trading cards feature scenes from the movie, unforgettable quotes, and more! Packs contain 9 chip-back cards, all enclosed in a classic wax wrapper. Relive your childhood with these all new Terminator cards! Limited to 500 pieces.

Comics

SAN DIEGO 2024 GATCHAMAN #1 DEODATO JR B&W PX EXC (FEB249345) | The triumphant return of Gatchaman, the iconic Japanese animated franchise of a five-member, bird-themed superhero team. A mechanical terror has descended upon numerous cities and the world’s greatest scientists are disappearing. Our only hope: Science Ninja Team Gatchaman! As they battle these machinations from the international terrorist organization known as Galactor, their strength, willpower, and even vehicles are pushed to the absolute limit. If they fail…who’s waiting in the wings to take their place? The first exciting issue in an ongoing series that expands upon the original anime series! This PREVIEWS Exclusive variant cover by Mike Deodato Jr is limited to only 500 copies.

SAN DIEGO 2024 SHI #1 WOTW PX 30TH ANNV COLOR ED (APR247256) | In 1994, Shi: Way of the Warrior #1 literally changed the face of comics and launched the “Bad Girl” revolution returns with this limited Edition 30th Anniversary San Diego exclusive Special. This expanded 36-page special includes Shi’s original BW story, art and extras that have been remastered from the original art files been remastered from the original art files. This PREVIEWS Exclusive variant cover by Billy Tucci is limited to just 500 pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 SHI #1 WOTW PX 30TH ANNV B&W ED (APR247257) | This PREVIEWS Exclusive Black and White variant cover by Billy Tucci is limited to just 500 pieces.

To find exclusive collectibles any time of year, be sure to visit your local comic shop. You can find a shop near you by visiting comicshoplocator.com.

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