Z2 Comics is back at San Diego Comic-Con, and they’re bringing a rockin’ good time. The publisher is known for making noise with their graphic novels, collaborating with a wide range of artists — from rock legends to genre-bending newcomers — and have built a reputation for turning albums and musical legacies into immersive graphic novels. You’ll find them on the show floor at Booth #1529 with a packed lineup of exclusives, debuts, and signings from some of the most exciting names in comics and rock.
Here’s a look at their signing schedule, with more still to be announced:
Thursday, July 24
- 12pm – The Funeral Portrait
- 1pm – Twiztid
Friday, July 25
- 12pm – The Funeral Portrait
- 1pm – David Dastmalchian
- 3pm – Twiztid
Saturday, July 26
- 1pm – GWAR
Sunday, July 27
- 1:30pm – GWAR
[UPDATE July 18]
Z2 Comics is unleashing something epic at San Diego Comic-Con: the legendary rock band GWAR will be appearing for two signings at Booth #1529 — Saturday at 1pm and Sunday at 1:30pm.
Although best known for their outrageous live shows, sci-fi lore, and theatrical personas, GWAR has spent decades blurring the line between music, performance, and pure mayhem. Which made them teaming up with Z2 Comics the perfect combination. Their latest collaboration is the multi-format The Return of Gor-Gor, which features three brand-new GWAR tracks, four live recordings from their most recent tour, and an all-new 32-page comic. The release tells the twisted tale of Gor-Gor, the orphaned T-Rex first introduced nearly two decades ago, and stranded in a depraved modern world and unsure whether to destroy or befriend the Scumdogs of the Universe.
You can order it online now, and learn more about The Return of Gor-Gor at a panel on Sunday at 3pm. GWAR members Michael Derks and Matt Maguire along with Z2’s Editor-in-Chief Rantz Hoseley will dive deep into the making of the comic, the music, and how this monstrous comeback came to life.
[UPDATE July 17]
Actor and writer David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil, The Suicide Squad, Murderbot) is bringing his most personal project yet to San Diego Comic-Con with THROUGH, a new original graphic novel from Z2 Comics. Described as a modern fantasy in the spirit of classic Vertigo titles, THROUGH follows Alix, a young woman navigating a surreal, shadowy realm built just for her — one that may be a kingdom or a prison. With art by Cat Staggs and colors by DC Alonso, the story weaves together the harsh reality of urban Chicago and the dreamlike mystery of a fantastical world, serving as both a gripping narrative and a deeply felt exploration of mental wellness and self-discovery.
Dastmalchian will be appearing throughout the week to promote THROUGH, including a Thursday panel at 5:45pm in Room 6DE alongside Cat Staggs, David Mack, and editor Rantz Hoseley. He’ll also be signing at the Z2 Booth #1529 on Friday at 1pm, and is slated to appear that evening as a special guest at the Fandom party.
[UPDATE July 8]
Z2 Comics is unleashing some twisted chaos at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, with Haunted High-Ons: Mayhem Manor, a horror-fueled graphic novel from heavy metal duo Twiztid (with a companion soundtrack).
The new graphic novel — written by Ryan J. Downey with art by Marianna Penacosta and Stan Yak — sees the Demented Duo of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide hoping to survive the night in a haunted amusement park to claim a mysterious inheritance.
Twiztid will be appearing at the Z2 Booth #1529 during San Diego Comic-Con, with Madrox and Monoxide signing San Diego Comic-Con exclusive prints. Exact details are still to be announced.
Deluxe editions of the book come with a limited-edition vinyl featuring a narrated audio version of Mayhem Manor performed by Madrox and Monoxide, plus two brand-new Twiztid tracks. For die-hard fans and collectors, the Platinum Edition includes a signed copy, framed Repka card set, and three Stan Yak art prints. You can pre-order those on Z2’s site.
