(HUNT VALLEY, MD) – (June 26, 2024) – Diamond Comic Distributors announces its lineup of PREVIEWS Exclusive items for Comic-Con International: San Diego, taking place July 24 – 28. This year’s selection features five Marvel variant comics with beloved characters like Spider-Man and X-Men, plus eight collectible toys ranging from action figures and PVC statues to lunch boxes and more showcasing icons like Batman, Superman, TMNT, Wolverine, Transformers, and more.

Starting today, Diamond’s retailers can place orders for these exclusives online via the New to Order email, with orders due by July 15, 2024.  Retailers can sign up to receive New to Order emails and be among the first to receive exclusive announcements by going to the Preferences section of the Diamond Retailer Services website and ensuring Early Access-New To Order under the Insiders Intel & Deals section is selected. Fans can also pre-order their favorites from their local comic shop for pick up after August 14. Exclusives will begin shipping to stores following the convention and may be put on sale by retailers immediately upon receipt.

Comic-Con attendees will also 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 expanding access by not only offering fans the opportunity to pre-order through local comic shops but also allowing those attending the show to purchase these limited-edition collectibles at our booth via our new FandomWorld brand. Whether you’re attending the show or pre-ordering from your local shop, we know fans won’t want to miss out on these unique exclusives!”

2024 SAN DIEGO PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVES

Merchandise

2024 SAN DIEGO EXCLUSIVE DC HEROES BATMAN B&W PX PVC 1/8 STATUE (MAR238651) | Capture the iconic artwork of one of the most famous Batman artists of all time with this impressive statue of the Caped Crusader from PureArts! Standing tall at an impressive 11″ in 1/8 scale, this black and white rendition of Batman captures a dramatic comic inking style, inspired by the iconic work of Neal Adams. Meticulously crafted from PVC and ABS materials, this PREVIEWS Exclusive collectible is presented in a collector friendly, full-color illustrated window box. A testament to the timeless legacy of Neal Adams, this remarkable Black and White rendition of the Dark Knight is sure to be a treasured addition to any DC collection!

2024 SAN DIEGO EXCLUSIVE DC HEROES SUPERMAN B&W PX PVC 1/8 STATUE (MAR238654) | Capture the quintessential work of one of the most influential Superman creators of all time with this striking statue of the Man of Steel from PureArts! Standing at an impressive 12″ tall in 1/8 scale, this Black and White rendition of Superman recreates his pose in an iconic panel from John Byrne’s revolutionary 1986 mini-series Man of Steel  with a classic comic ink style. Meticulously crafted from PVC and ABS materials, this PREVIEWS Exclusive collectible is presented in a collector friendly, full color illustrated window box. An homage to the enduring legacy of John Byrne, this dynamic portrayal of Superman is sure to be a treasured addition to any DC collection!

SAN DIEGO 2024 POP PREMIUM DC HEROES KITE MAN PX VIN FIG (SEP238420) | From the smash-hit animated series Harley Quinn on HBO Max, Kite-Man swoops into your collection as a limited-edition PREVIEWS Exclusive Pop! Deluxe Vinyl Figure! The sometimes-silly cult-favorite supervillain is captured soaring through the skies on his iconic kite, ready for his next high-flying heist and comes packaged in a collector-friendly window box with exclusive stickering! With only 25,000 pieces available worldwide, this PREVIEWS Exclusive figure is a must-have for any DC fan. Don’t miss your chance to add Kite-Man to your collection – he’ll have you shouting, “Hell yeah!”

SAN DIEGO 2024 MARVEL HULK #181 HULK BLEACHER BUDDY PX 24IN PLUSH (JAN247462) | Inspired by Marvel’s Hulk #181, the incredible Hulk joins your collection as a cuddly Bleacher Buddy from Bleacher Creatures! Crafted with high-quality materials, this extra-large 24” sublimated plush toy is durable and ready for action-packed playtime! With his green skin and signature purple pants, this plush captures every detail of the powerful hero, making him an essential addition to your Marvel collection! Limited to 1500 Pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 MARVEL HULK #181 WOLVERINE KURICHA PX 8IN PLUSH (JAN247463) | Inspired by his first appearance in Marvel’s 1974 Hulk #181, Wolverine is now a cuddly 8″ Kuricha plush from Bleacher Creatures! Sewn by hand with super-soft crystal velboa fabric, this limited-edition plushie has a bean bag bottom so it will stay put wherever you set it! With his classic yellow costume and signature claws, this chibi-inspired Wolverine plush captures every detail of the powerful mutant down to his menacing snarl! This officially licensed Kuricha plush is sure to be the perfect keepsake for any fan, young or old, of Wolverine. A great addition to any Marvel Universe fan’s collection! Limited to 1500 Pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 SPIDER-MAN #1 DOUBLE SIDED PX FLEECE BLANKET (SEP238424) | Warm up to your friendly neighborhood webslinger with this deluxe fleece blanket from Surreal Entertainment! Featuring cover art by renowned artist Todd McFarlane from the 1990 Spider-Man #1 on one side and Spider-Man #13 on the other, this fleece throw showcases two distinct sides of Peter Parker’s personality. This extra-cozy PREVIEWS Exclusive 63″ x 45″ double-sided fleece blanket is sure to lend a warm, fuzzy feeling that’s powered by more than nostalgia, so don’t miss out on adding it to your Marvel collection today! Limited to 2000 pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 TIN TITANS SPIDER PUNK PX LUNCH BOX W BEV CONTAINER (SEP238422) | Rock your lunch hour with the Spider-Punk Tin Titans Lunchbox! Featuring a brushed metal finish and tons of eye-catching illustrations by Spider-Punk artist Cody Ziglar, this stylish lunchbox also includes a matching 10-ounce retro-styled beverage container/soup cup. Don’t miss out on adding this limited-edition lunchbox to your Marvel collection today! Lunchbox measures 7.75″ x 6.75″ x 4″. Hand wash only. Limited to 2500 Pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 EXQUISITE SUPER CURSED EARTH DREDD 1/12 PX AF (NOV237120) | He’s ready for the harshest conditions on Earth – the limited edition Cursed Earth Judge Dredd 1/12 scale figure is the newest release from HIYA Toys! Rebellion and HIYA are proud to unveil the next in the new range of 1:12 action figures based on the world of Judge Dredd, from the pages of the bestselling comic, 2000 AD. Dressed in his fabric “rad-cloak” to protect him from the radiation and harsh weather of the Cursed Earth, Dredd is ready to head out from the safety of Mega-City One’s walls and into the blasted landscape of America, where everything from dinosaurs to flying sharks lurks. Only the ultimate lawman of the future can hope to survive in this truly cursed land! This limited- edition six-inch PVC and fabric figure will come with 18 points of articulation and a host of accessories – including both versions of the classic Lawgiver sidearm, as well as gun flame effects, nightstick, replacement hands and faces, Boing® spray, base stand, and Judge Dredd nameplate. Limited to 1000 Pieces.

Comics

SAN DIEGO 2024 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #53 BW PX VARIANT EDITION (APR248429) | Following the shocking events of #50, PETER PARKER is a changed man. He’s now SPIDER-GOBLIN, the most dangerous superhuman in the world. And his chaos is DEADLY! Meanwhile, who will stop Norman Osborn?! Rated T. This Exclusive Black and White variant cover is limited to only 3000 Pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 PHOENIX #1 #1 WILL SLINEY PX VARIANT EDITION (APR248430) | She is JEAN GREY. She is PHOENIX. She saves the world. She brings death. One woman, alone in space, who not only must do what no one else can: she yearns to. A desperate S.O.S. from NOVA brings the Phoenix to the edge of a black hole, where hundreds of lives hang in the balance…and whatever Jean does – or fails to do – will bring darkness to the universe and haunt her in ways she can scarcely imagine… Rated T+ This exclusive variant cover by Will Sliney is limited to only 3000 Pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 SPIDER-MAN REIGN 2 #1 BW PX VARIANT EDITION (APR248431) | Award-winning writer/artist Kaare Andrews returns to the world of SPIDER-MAN’S dystopian future in this sequel to the landmark, genre-defying SPIDER-MAN: REIGN! And who is the new BLACK CAT?! What tragedies and triumphs await this older, grizzled Peter Parker? Peter isn’t the only one who aged… wait until you see what happened to MILES MORALES! Rated T+ This exclusive variant cover by Kaare Andrews is limited to only 3000 Pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 ULTIMATES #2 BRADSHAW BW PX VARIANT EDITION (APR248432)| Captain America reckons with the Maker’s dismantling of nations…by visiting the White House! Leading to a massive brawl between MIDAS and this young band of freedom fighters… …but Midas has been holding a superhuman hostage as a power source! PLUS: The dark history of what used to be the United States on Earth-6160… Rated T+ This exclusive variant cover by Nick Bradshaw is limited to 3000 Pieces.

SAN DIEGO 2024 X-MEN #1 TONY DANIEL BW PX VARIANT EDITION (APR248433) | Krakoa is gone, ORCHIS has fallen…but the X-Men remain, always. Cyclops leads, because that is what he does. Beast builds, because that is what he does. And from their new home in Alaska, the X-Men raise a flag of defiance. Mutant business is their business. Join CYCLOPS, BEAST, MAGNETO, PSYLOCKE, KID OMEGA, TEMPER, MAGIK and JUGGERNAUT as new forces in the world move into position, battling for the destiny and philosophy of the mutant species. Rated T+ This exclusive variant cover by Tony Daniel is limited to only 3000 Pieces.

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