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I agree, which is another big factor in my "I'm trying not to get my hopes up about anything" statement since I don't do movie stuff.
The Countdown To SDCC 2026!
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NOT!
Well I got 4 of those reveals from last year. Starfox and Champion of the Universe, Racheal, and Feral were full price. I waited for a modest sale on Magic the Gathering Man-Wolf. I've cut back on any Legends that are borderline for me due to pricing. I want certain characters and am willing to wait for them. I'm glad others are enjoying the gaming and cartoon lines, but they're not for me.
As far as SDCC goes.
Hasbro: Marvel Legends
I'm really hoping more than only one of my top 10 gets made this year. Knocking a couple (or more) off the list would be wonderful.
Mantis and Swordsman would top my Avengers wants. A few more villains please. Classic Mandarin, Attuma, and the Frightful Four are long overdue. And I'll ask for Thor-El. A Warriors Three set would make me so pumped! More Thor, Fantastic Four, Avengers, and Hulk characters in the line for the win.
Star Wars Black
Cantina Aliens, Nien Nunb, PT Jedi, and Thrawn Trilogy characters would top my list.
Mattel: More fun stuff for the kids line and maybe a glimpse of the collector line.
Movies: Trailer for Doomsday if there isn't one with Spider_man Brand New Day.
More about Coyote vs Acme. I really hope that movie is good. Updates on the next Monsterverse movie Supernova and Godzilla Minus Zero. The next Star Trek movie and Star Wars Starfighter.
Television: Any info for what's next for Star Trek and Monsterverse Legacy of Monsters season 3.
As far as SDCC goes.
Hasbro: Marvel Legends
I'm really hoping more than only one of my top 10 gets made this year. Knocking a couple (or more) off the list would be wonderful.
Mantis and Swordsman would top my Avengers wants. A few more villains please. Classic Mandarin, Attuma, and the Frightful Four are long overdue. And I'll ask for Thor-El. A Warriors Three set would make me so pumped! More Thor, Fantastic Four, Avengers, and Hulk characters in the line for the win.
Star Wars Black
Cantina Aliens, Nien Nunb, PT Jedi, and Thrawn Trilogy characters would top my list.
Mattel: More fun stuff for the kids line and maybe a glimpse of the collector line.
Movies: Trailer for Doomsday if there isn't one with Spider_man Brand New Day.
More about Coyote vs Acme. I really hope that movie is good. Updates on the next Monsterverse movie Supernova and Godzilla Minus Zero. The next Star Trek movie and Star Wars Starfighter.
Television: Any info for what's next for Star Trek and Monsterverse Legacy of Monsters season 3.
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What I expect -
There isn't much left on the 2026 rumor/leak list, so I'd guess we'll see the remnants of that, especially since many fit the reveal patterns from last year:
- Magic the Gathering - Cap, Doom, Panther, Sue as Malice. The first set of MTG was revealed at SDCC 2025.
- X-Men '97 - a lot of product revealed at SDCC 2025.
- The next Maximum figure: Spidey in black suit, since Maximum Deadpool was revealed last year
- X-Mas Spidey tease payoff
- Many Jane mini comic tease payoff (if she isn't in a 2-pack with X-Mas Spidey)
- Mole Man rumor/leak/manhole cover tease payoff
- One figure from the 2027 rumored/leaked X-Men "wave" - Exodus, Hepzibah, Mesmero, etc. The rest revealed at NYCC.
- Brand New Day figures or teases all depending on if they can reveal them before the film release
Either SDCC or NYCC:
- Cloak & Dagger
- Training suit Cannonball
- Wanda and Vision The Crossing 2-pack
What I want, that could actually be strong possibilities:
- A Horse and Rider
- Mantis & Swordsman 2-pack
- Something Western, since Dwight and Jesse asked if we wanted more western figures at one of the Cons. Those "what do you want" comments tend to pay off... eventually...
- Attuma - probably the easiest and cheapest of the Top 10 mainstays. Attuma has been on various Top 10 polls for at least 3-4 years now. If they are "listening to the fans", Attuma has to be coming soon. He would be a nice surprise.
- Wizard
- Yellowjacket
Wanted Longshots:
- A classic Monster
- A Serpent that hasn't been made yet
- A classic member of GOTG 3000
- An Imperial Guard member
- Jack of Hearts, Stingray, Demolition Man, Firebird, Dr. Druid, Two-Gun Kid, Graviton
- Something WWII that isn't an update: Toro, Whizzer, Miss America, Spitfire, Baron Blood
There isn't much left on the 2026 rumor/leak list, so I'd guess we'll see the remnants of that, especially since many fit the reveal patterns from last year:
- Magic the Gathering - Cap, Doom, Panther, Sue as Malice. The first set of MTG was revealed at SDCC 2025.
- X-Men '97 - a lot of product revealed at SDCC 2025.
- The next Maximum figure: Spidey in black suit, since Maximum Deadpool was revealed last year
- X-Mas Spidey tease payoff
- Many Jane mini comic tease payoff (if she isn't in a 2-pack with X-Mas Spidey)
- Mole Man rumor/leak/manhole cover tease payoff
- One figure from the 2027 rumored/leaked X-Men "wave" - Exodus, Hepzibah, Mesmero, etc. The rest revealed at NYCC.
- Brand New Day figures or teases all depending on if they can reveal them before the film release
Either SDCC or NYCC:
- Cloak & Dagger
- Training suit Cannonball
- Wanda and Vision The Crossing 2-pack
What I want, that could actually be strong possibilities:
- A Horse and Rider
- Mantis & Swordsman 2-pack
- Something Western, since Dwight and Jesse asked if we wanted more western figures at one of the Cons. Those "what do you want" comments tend to pay off... eventually...
- Attuma - probably the easiest and cheapest of the Top 10 mainstays. Attuma has been on various Top 10 polls for at least 3-4 years now. If they are "listening to the fans", Attuma has to be coming soon. He would be a nice surprise.
- Wizard
- Yellowjacket
Wanted Longshots:
- A classic Monster
- A Serpent that hasn't been made yet
- A classic member of GOTG 3000
- An Imperial Guard member
- Jack of Hearts, Stingray, Demolition Man, Firebird, Dr. Druid, Two-Gun Kid, Graviton
- Something WWII that isn't an update: Toro, Whizzer, Miss America, Spitfire, Baron Blood
Moebius
Jean Henri Gaston Giraud (8 May 1938 – 10 March 2012) was a French artist, cartoonist, and writer who worked in the Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées (BD) tradition. Giraud garnered worldwide acclaim predominantly under the pseudonym Mœbius for his fantasy/science-fiction work, and to a slightly lesser extent as Gir, which he used for his Western-themed work. Esteemed by Federico Fellini, Stan Lee, and Hayao Miyazaki, among others, he has been described as the most influential bande dessinée artist after Hergé.
His most famous body of work as Gir concerns the Blueberry series, created with writer Jean-Michel Charlier, featuring one of the first antiheroes in Western comics. As Mœbius, he achieved worldwide renown with science-fiction and fantasy comics drawn in a highly imaginative, surreal, almost abstract style. These works include Arzach and the Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius. He also collaborated with avant garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky for an unproduced adaptation of Dune and the comic-book series The Incal.
Mœbius also contributed storyboards and concept designs to several science-fiction and fantasy films, such as Alien, Tron, The Fifth Element, and The Abyss. Blueberry was adapted for the screen in 2004 by French director Jan Kounen.
Moebius was a special guest at the 1987 SDCC and did the cover of that year's program book. I absolutely adored his art and I knew I had to meet him.
The line to see him was long and it moved kind of slow because he wanted to do a small sketch for everyone. It was okay. I knew it would be worth it. I really just wanted to thank him for coming out and spending time with us and also thank him for all the gorgeous art.
So when it finally came my turn to walk up to his table I looked him straight in the eye and started blathering like a goddamed idiot. I went on for a full minute. "I just want you to know that I think you're wonderful and thank you so much for everything and I hope you like San Diego and blah, blah, blah :::fanboy drool:::" He just looked at me, smiled politely the entire time and nodded occasionally. There was a pretty girl sitting next to him that listened to everything and when I finally shut my mouth, she turned towards Moebius and translated everything I said to French.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how I found out that Jean Henri Gaston Giraud, aka Moebius, did not speak a word of English. No one had the good sense to tell me that. I had to find that out the same way I find out everything in life: The hard way. Me being the typical stupid American who thinks the entire planet Earth speaks English. I was so embarrassed I wanted to die. But he was kind, patient and gracious. He drew me a nice sketch and autographed my book for me. I still have both to this day.
Moebius was inducted into the Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards Hall of Fame in 1998. He died in Montrouge France, on 10 March 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. He was a tremendously talented writer and artist and I am so lucky I got to meet him.
Mike
(23 Days Until SDCC 2026!
Jean Henri Gaston Giraud (8 May 1938 – 10 March 2012) was a French artist, cartoonist, and writer who worked in the Franco-Belgian bandes dessinées (BD) tradition. Giraud garnered worldwide acclaim predominantly under the pseudonym Mœbius for his fantasy/science-fiction work, and to a slightly lesser extent as Gir, which he used for his Western-themed work. Esteemed by Federico Fellini, Stan Lee, and Hayao Miyazaki, among others, he has been described as the most influential bande dessinée artist after Hergé.
His most famous body of work as Gir concerns the Blueberry series, created with writer Jean-Michel Charlier, featuring one of the first antiheroes in Western comics. As Mœbius, he achieved worldwide renown with science-fiction and fantasy comics drawn in a highly imaginative, surreal, almost abstract style. These works include Arzach and the Airtight Garage of Jerry Cornelius. He also collaborated with avant garde filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky for an unproduced adaptation of Dune and the comic-book series The Incal.
Mœbius also contributed storyboards and concept designs to several science-fiction and fantasy films, such as Alien, Tron, The Fifth Element, and The Abyss. Blueberry was adapted for the screen in 2004 by French director Jan Kounen.
Moebius was a special guest at the 1987 SDCC and did the cover of that year's program book. I absolutely adored his art and I knew I had to meet him.
The line to see him was long and it moved kind of slow because he wanted to do a small sketch for everyone. It was okay. I knew it would be worth it. I really just wanted to thank him for coming out and spending time with us and also thank him for all the gorgeous art.
So when it finally came my turn to walk up to his table I looked him straight in the eye and started blathering like a goddamed idiot. I went on for a full minute. "I just want you to know that I think you're wonderful and thank you so much for everything and I hope you like San Diego and blah, blah, blah :::fanboy drool:::" He just looked at me, smiled politely the entire time and nodded occasionally. There was a pretty girl sitting next to him that listened to everything and when I finally shut my mouth, she turned towards Moebius and translated everything I said to French.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how I found out that Jean Henri Gaston Giraud, aka Moebius, did not speak a word of English. No one had the good sense to tell me that. I had to find that out the same way I find out everything in life: The hard way. Me being the typical stupid American who thinks the entire planet Earth speaks English. I was so embarrassed I wanted to die. But he was kind, patient and gracious. He drew me a nice sketch and autographed my book for me. I still have both to this day.
Moebius was inducted into the Will Eisner Comics Industry Awards Hall of Fame in 1998. He died in Montrouge France, on 10 March 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. He was a tremendously talented writer and artist and I am so lucky I got to meet him.
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(23 Days Until SDCC 2026!
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What I’d like to see at SDCC this year…
•Figures
*McFarlane: I really just wanna see a strong finish. I was hoping for some more JSA, but other than Sentinel, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Rumors around DCM are usually pretty strong and well sourced. Wouldn’t hurt my feelings if Todd announced something cool and comic book based to fill in his roster of licenses.
*Mattel: Just continue the fun with the core line and maybe a tease for the collector line in January.
*Hasbro: More comic figures. More outlier type characters. KILLRAVEN! And as Mike said, that Jim Hammond GA Human Torch would bring a tear to my old eyes. FWIW, I’d buy a wave of GA Timely figures.
•Comics
*DC: They’re killing it right now. Let’s see what’s next. Who have you recruited for the next iteration of the DC (published) Universe?
*Marvel: Reiterating what Mike said, what’s the plan moving forward? When it comes to comics, I’m a DC guy. So a strong Marvel makes a stronger DC through the rivalry.
•Games:
Not a gamer.
•Movies
I’m not particularly interested in live action superhero movies anymore. For me, something is missing. Marvel, DC, or otherwise. If something does catch my attention, I’ll just wait it out for HBO, Disney +, Netflix, or whatever. The movie going experience isn’t great anymore anyway. Small children in movies where they don’t belong, rude people, cell phones, alcohol sales, and outrageous concession prices have pushed me out. It’ll take something very special to get me back, and it damn sure won’t be a superhero movie.
•TV
Since 1999 and season one of the Sopranos, I’ve become a huge fan of the “long form”. Tell me a story. Fill it up with interesting characters and clever plot lines. Again, in terms of superheroes, not too much really appeals to me anymore. Daredevil: Rebirth has been fantastic. Much of the rest is the drizzling shits if I’m being honest. Do better Hollywood douchebags.
Having said that, depending on your taste, there’s a lot of great TV out there. It just doesn’t necessarily have Marvel/DC on the masthead. Apple TV in particular is awesome. Slow Horses and Monarch will make you realize how good TV can be. That’s just the start.
•Animation
Invincible changed everything. It made Creature Commandos viable. It inspired X-Men ‘97. I’m hoping for a lot more of this type of stuff. Don’t really care about who makes it either. Can you imagine a Marvel Man cartoon based off the Moore comic? It’s an insane premise. So just do it.
Whew!
•Figures
*McFarlane: I really just wanna see a strong finish. I was hoping for some more JSA, but other than Sentinel, that doesn’t seem to be the case. Rumors around DCM are usually pretty strong and well sourced. Wouldn’t hurt my feelings if Todd announced something cool and comic book based to fill in his roster of licenses.
*Mattel: Just continue the fun with the core line and maybe a tease for the collector line in January.
*Hasbro: More comic figures. More outlier type characters. KILLRAVEN! And as Mike said, that Jim Hammond GA Human Torch would bring a tear to my old eyes. FWIW, I’d buy a wave of GA Timely figures.
•Comics
*DC: They’re killing it right now. Let’s see what’s next. Who have you recruited for the next iteration of the DC (published) Universe?
*Marvel: Reiterating what Mike said, what’s the plan moving forward? When it comes to comics, I’m a DC guy. So a strong Marvel makes a stronger DC through the rivalry.
•Games:
Not a gamer.
•Movies
I’m not particularly interested in live action superhero movies anymore. For me, something is missing. Marvel, DC, or otherwise. If something does catch my attention, I’ll just wait it out for HBO, Disney +, Netflix, or whatever. The movie going experience isn’t great anymore anyway. Small children in movies where they don’t belong, rude people, cell phones, alcohol sales, and outrageous concession prices have pushed me out. It’ll take something very special to get me back, and it damn sure won’t be a superhero movie.
•TV
Since 1999 and season one of the Sopranos, I’ve become a huge fan of the “long form”. Tell me a story. Fill it up with interesting characters and clever plot lines. Again, in terms of superheroes, not too much really appeals to me anymore. Daredevil: Rebirth has been fantastic. Much of the rest is the drizzling shits if I’m being honest. Do better Hollywood douchebags.
Having said that, depending on your taste, there’s a lot of great TV out there. It just doesn’t necessarily have Marvel/DC on the masthead. Apple TV in particular is awesome. Slow Horses and Monarch will make you realize how good TV can be. That’s just the start.
•Animation
Invincible changed everything. It made Creature Commandos viable. It inspired X-Men ‘97. I’m hoping for a lot more of this type of stuff. Don’t really care about who makes it either. Can you imagine a Marvel Man cartoon based off the Moore comic? It’s an insane premise. So just do it.
Whew!
Great post, Gard.
My dream for SDCC:
"You wanted life. You used me... My creator, Phineas Horton, was Jewish. You burned them. You did this! ... Let this be a taste of eternity. So you will know hell when you get there."
My dream for SDCC:
"You wanted life. You used me... My creator, Phineas Horton, was Jewish. You burned them. You did this! ... Let this be a taste of eternity. So you will know hell when you get there."
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Re Marvel Legends:
Just as an aside, I’ve never collected Legends until this year. I’ve always concentrated on DC figures. But I’ve always been curious and always been tempted. I grew up as a Marvel fan and I still love the characters, if not how they’ve been used.
But over the last few years, things changed. Rom, Ikaris, and finally Werewolf by Night Jack Russell pushed me over the edge. I’m in. For real. Cherry picking to be sure, but I’m really looking forward to the Legends panel this year.
Just as an aside, I’ve never collected Legends until this year. I’ve always concentrated on DC figures. But I’ve always been curious and always been tempted. I grew up as a Marvel fan and I still love the characters, if not how they’ve been used.
But over the last few years, things changed. Rom, Ikaris, and finally Werewolf by Night Jack Russell pushed me over the edge. I’m in. For real. Cherry picking to be sure, but I’m really looking forward to the Legends panel this year.
Welcome to the insanity.
I've been with this line since the very beginning when Jesse Falcon first announced it at SDCC and showed us the Hulk prototype from ML wave 1. That was an exciting time. I can't believe it's lasted 25 years. It's been heartbreaking at times but mostly a lot of fun. I'll be with it to the bitter end.
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Hopefully the bitter end is still a ways off.Welcome to the insanity.
I've been with this line since the very beginning when Jesse Falcon first announced it at SDCC and showed us the Hulk prototype from ML wave 1. That was an exciting time. I can't believe it's lasted 25 years. It's been heartbreaking at times but mostly a lot of fun. I'll be with it to the bitter end.
I do remember seeing the initial series of Legends coming on the heels of the Spider-Man Classics line. I’d recently jumped into DCD and just wasn’t interested. Almost the same time as I’d come back to DC Comics from a sabbatical into the indie comics world. Marvel just didn’t have what I wanted at that point in time. I don’t think I’ve read a regular ongoing Marvel comic series since 1989. I read Marvel Boy in 2000. Because Morrison. Then I believe the Twelve was my last foray into the Marvel Universe. But I still remember all the 70’s and 80’s greatness that I’d like MLs to recapture. Top of the list is a proper Tomb of Dracula figure. More Kirby Eternals. The rest of the original Guardians of the Galaxy. And pretty much anything pre Fantastic Four #1. Including the monsters. Let’s get going guys
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In 2024 Marvel Studios and the city of San Diego did something really cool for the premiere of Deadpool and Wolverine. They staged a drone show over nearby Petco Park which sits adjacent to the San Diego Convention Center. It was a spectacular sight.
And there was of course a panel and the film's premiere in the omnipresent Hall H before the sky show.
Thank you, Marvel and Comic Con, for yet another unforgettable evening.
Mike
(22 Days Until SDCC 2026!)
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And there was of course a panel and the film's premiere in the omnipresent Hall H before the sky show.
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Thank you, Marvel and Comic Con, for yet another unforgettable evening.
Mike
(22 Days Until SDCC 2026!)
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I'm trying to keep my ML purchases focused on my Infinity War comic collection and hoping a couple of the remaining characters get shown at SDCC this year, like Gamora, Pip, Nebula, Living Lightning, and Silhouette. I don't know how likely the last two are, but I think Gamora, Pip, or Nebula could be possible. At least, I expect we'll see Mole Man.
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I'm gonna predict that Carrion will be revealed as one of the "last" "big name" villains, for Spider-Man, to be revealed. plus, he also "finishes" a team. & I'm also hoping to see Diamondback {Rachel}, Shroud, and Colleen Wing. Maybe Unus.
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I hope these creatures of the night understand that I have iron poor blood. I really wouldn't make a good snack.
And I would like a Marvel Legends Gene Colan inspired Dracula as long as we're talking about creatures of the night and whatnot.