Den of Geek Swings into SDCC with Spider-Man: Brand New Day on Collectible Variant Magazine Covers | Den of Geek

Tom Holland and SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY spin a web across the cover of Den of Geek’s 10th printed issue coming to San Diego Comic-Con, which includes a deep dive inside look at the superhero epic with the Web-Head himself, plus exclusive interviews with Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, and director Destin Daniel Cretton!

Yearly subscriptions to Den of Geek magazine make a triumphant return with two variant cover options featuring Holland as Peter Parker.

Den of Geek will be hosting a jam-packed event schedule throughout Comic-Con week, including at its Hilton Bayfront interview studio, a special screening of Apple TV’s Dark Matter season 2, a Wattpad Writing Club meet-up session, a comedy showcase that partners with Cracked and National Lampoon, and more!

NEW YORK, July 14, 2026 – Den of Geek, the premier destination for pop culture enthusiasts and everything Comic-Con, is splashing down in a big way for its 10th year in San Diego’s Gaslamp District. On the cover of the latest issue of the magazine—which will also be available at Den of Geek’s network of shops and comic book store partners, and via subscription—is the biggest superhero movie of the summer, and a film that star Tom Holland has spent nearly half a decade preparing for.

“One of the reasons we took a big break between No Way Home and Brand New Day was to allow the characters to grow up off-screen,” Holland says in the new issue. “Audiences who love the original franchise will see a different version of these characters from the outset.”

Hence for the first time ever, Marvel Studios’ wallcrawler will cross paths with Jon Bernthal’s moody Punisher, who together find out they have more in common than some might expect. But not Bernthal, who teases, “We’re dealing with a dark version of Spider-Man, where he’s closing himself off and trying to figure out who he is.”

The evolution even has some of the longtime collaborators amused by the contrast, with Zendaya telling us, “Honestly, we felt bad for Tom. Jacob [Batalon] and I are just having a good time, minding our business. And Tom, bless him, is standing off in a corner alone, staring at us from afar!”

How to join the Den of Geek Collector’s Club and secure your copy:

• Gold Edition: Available only through our premium Gold yearly subscription (Limited to 100).

• Holo Edition: Variant subscriber cover run for Friends of Geek subs tier.

• Base Edition: Free with purchase at select stores within the Den of Geek Comic Store network (Keep an eye on our socials for the official announcement!) nationwide and distributed for free to fans in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter via the Den of Geek brand ambassador team.

Stay Tuned: A surprise bonus special edition will be announced the week of July 20!

The summer issue features exclusive sitdowns with the filmmakers and creatives behind:

• COYOTE VS. ACME
• FORGOTTEN ISLAND
• DC STUDIOS’ LANTERNS
• APPLE TV’S DARK MATTER
• Plus an in-depth profile with comic book legend FRANK MILLER, in which the titan talks about the time he became the first writer in the Marvel bullpen to receive death threats. Says Miller: “It’s part of my job to evoke that kind of emotional reaction. And it can’t always be a happy, reassuring one.”

During Comic-Con weekend, Den of Geek Studio will also host interviews and photo portraits at the Hilton Bayfront with the biggest stars attending the convention, with a full social media and video production team on hand to capture Comic-Con from every angle. Follow along on denofgeek.com as well as on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube!

See below for the full list of Den of Geek events at Comic-Con International 2026. (All times Pacific)

Live From The Con with Roddenberry Entertainment, Sponsored by Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader

Thursday, July 23
5:00 p.m.
Mission Brewing
131 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
*Open to the public*
CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Join Den of Geek for an enchanted evening at San Diego’s historic Mission Brewing Downtown to celebrate the release of Goliath Games’ Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader, the highly anticipated board game adaptation of Rebecca Yarros’ record-breaking fantasy series.

Inspired by the bestselling Empyrean series, Fourth Wing: Rise of the Wingleader brings the world of Basgiath War College to life, featuring fierce riders, legendary dragons, and heart-stopping romance. The characters of Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson are fully realized through stunning original artwork created exclusively for the game. Every copy also includes a specially designed metal Tairn bookmark that doubles as a first-player marker, giving fans a collectible keepsake that seamlessly integrates into gameplay.

Live tapings of Roddenberry Entertainment and Nacelle Company’s Does it Fly? and POWER-UP by Den of Geek will delve into the science of dragons and strategy of gameplay presented in Fourth Wing. Plus, attendees will enjoy a free beer courtesy of Mission Brewing while supplies last (+21 only).

Wattpad Presents: The SDCC Writing Club

Friday, July 24
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Mission Brewing
131 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
*Invite Only*

Den of Geek and Wattpad, original fiction publisher and the premier social network for readers and writers, are hosting an exclusive, writer-focused evening for all lovers of the written word. Led by Wattpad Head of Content Alessandra Ferreri, Wattpad Presents: The SDCC Writing Club transforms Mission Brewing into the ultimate writing lounge. Whether you’re a seasoned author, an aspiring storyteller, or a fanfiction enthusiast ready to write your own take, this night is for you.

Attendees who post their Writing Club stories on Wattpad using the tag #SDCCWritingClub will be considered for a feature in Den of Geek magazine. One winning story, selected by the Wattpad and Den of Geek teams, will receive up to a four-page printed excerpt, complete with professionally commissioned artwork. Writers also have the chance to meet Wattpad author E.M. Wilson and score an advanced, signed copy of her new novel Break Up For Two.

The event will provide a complimentary drink upon downloading the Wattpad app (+21 only).

Special Sneak Preview of “Dark Matter” Season Two and Screening Poster Giveaway

Friday, July 24
10:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Convention Center Room 6DE
*SDCC Badge Access*

Join Apple TV and Den of Geek for an exclusive fan screening of the first episode of “Dark Matter” season two. Participating guests include star and executive producer Joel Edgerton; cast member Dayo Okeniyi; author of the novel, creator, and executive producer Blake Crouch; writer and executive producer Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry; and executive producer Matt Tolmach. Attendees will receive an exclusive limited edition Dark Matter poster.

In The Den with Frank Miller: Live Signing and Charity Auction

Saturday, July 25
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
The Harbor Club
100 E Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
eBay Live Main Stage
Open To Public In-Person & Virtual [Save our event to stream from home!]

Frank Miller, the writer, artist, and filmmaker who changed our perception of Batman, Daredevil, and noir itself, joins Den of Geek host Sam Stone for a special charity auction. The event will feature live sketching, signed comics, inscribed copies of his new memoir, Push The Wall, and Batman-themed giveaways to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Miller’s iconic run on The Dark Knight Returns.

Proceeds will benefit the Book Industry Charitable (BINC) Foundation, which provides emergency financial and mental health support to comic shop and bookstore employees.

Cracked Comedy Club x National Lampoon’s Yellow Door Present: A LIVE COMEDY SHOWCASE TAPPING!

Saturday, July 25
9:30 p.m.
National Lampoon: The Yellow Door
750 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
*Limited Tickets Still Available* [Click Here]

Cracked Comedy Club is coming to San Diego Comic-Con! The alliterations are endless!

On Saturday, July 25th at 9:30 p.m. Pacific Time, the National Lampoon: Yellow Door comedy theater in San Diego’s Gas Lamp Quarter will host the hottest comedy show in all of nerddom.Crackedis ready to break open the doors at SDCC with a super-powered showcase of rising comedy stars in the latest edition of our Cracked Comedy Club live show!

Ryan Archuleta will host CCC x SDCC, which will feature performances from Charlie James, Mary Houlihan, Vince Caldera, Noah Findling, Fatimah Taliah, Austin Kress, Ben Brainard, Willie Macc and Max Castillo. All artists, cosplayers and convention-goers in search of a laugh during the biggest weekend in entertainment are welcome to stop by and witness the future of humor!

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