Pop culture news, as it arrives.
Peacock revved up SDCC with a Twisted Metal S2 panel and a fan-favorite Bumper Battle activation, plus an exclusive sneak peek before the first three episodes drop July 31. New episodes stream Thursdays through Aug 28.
Image Comics names Comics Etc. (Australia) the Summer 2025 Image Select Retailer Award winner at SDCC. Prize includes a commemorative medallion, social Q&A spotlight, and a 250-copy store-branded gold-foil variant. Next nomination window coming soon.
Junji Ito is inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Awards Hall of Fame at SDCC 2025. The bestselling horror master behind Tomie, Uzumaki, and Gyo (with Uzumaki now streaming) joins comics’ pantheon. Next up: Moan: Junji Ito Story Collection arrives Oct 7, 2025.