Bad Idea Is Back at SDCC25!

with

Planet Death, BarCon, Panels,

and a Tiki Party

(First Customer Pin Members Only)

Remember when comics were dangerous? When they were mysterious, wild, unpredictable, and kind of like that kid in middle school who once brought fireworks to homeroom and somehow got away with it?

Well, Bad Idea Comics has spent the last few years proving that the indie comics rebellion isn’t just alive—it’s thriving. And now, with Planet Death #1 hot off the press and a million copies sold (that’s right, 1,000,000 copies, making it the largest selling independent comic since 1992), they’re bringing the heat—and the weird—to San Diego Comic-Con 2025 in true Bad Idea fashion.

Here’s how to find them:

Bad Idea: The SDCC Panel

️ Friday, July 25, 2025
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Room 32AB

What’s better than a Bad Idea panel? Nothing. Because when the creative chaos of John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, comic power player Robert Venditti, and Bad Idea’s wild-hearted team of Dinesh Shamdasani, Peter Stern, Benjamin Simpson, and Siena Fallon get on stage, anything can happen—and usually does.

Expect never-before-seen art from Planet Death, Ordained, Survive, Cul-De-Sac, Habitat, Hero Trade, and more. Yes, they’re promising giveaways. No, they probably won’t play by the rules.

BarCon with David Baron

️ Thursday, July 24, 2025
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Field – 544 Fifth Ave Apt. A, San Diego, CA 92101

The only thing better than a convention signing? A convention signing at a bar.

Join legendary colorist David Baron (seriously, if you read comics, you’ve seen his work everywhere) for a free signing event with all the Bad Idea trimmings:

• Free Signatures

• Free Sketches (limited-edition sketch cards!)

• Exclusive Giveaways

• Cold drinks and warm chaos

The Bad Idea First Customer Tiki Party

️ Saturday, July 26, 2025
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Bali Hai – 2230 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92106

They’re calling it “ultra-exclusive,” and they’re not kidding. You’re not getting in unless you bring the key—aka your First Customer Pin. It’s not a voucher or redemption token—it’s your passport to the most Bad Idea night of the year.

Once inside? Expect:
Tiki drinks
Comic reveals hotter than a volcano
️ Signings with creators
A celebration of chaos and comics with the people who make it all happen

And yes—bring your copy of Planet Death #1 (out July 9th!) and get it signed while sipping a mai tai under the stars.

Don’t have a First Customer Pin? Borrow one (they’re okay with that). Just make sure each person has their own. Commemorative pins don’t count—but any legit First Customer Pin gets you in.

RSVP is HIGHLY suggested though… rsvp@badideacorp.com

This is NOT a First Customer Pin redemption offer. No, it’s a First Customer Pin ‘membership has its privileges‘ offer. No pins are forfeited by attending. Partygoers only have to bring and wear their First Customer Pin to attend the party. All First Customer Pins will go home with their owners. Any pin qualifies, except for commemorative pins. Pin lending is acceptable, however, each attendee must have their own pin.

Why Bad Idea Still Feels Like the Coolest Thing in Comics

Let’s not forget: Bad Idea broke the mold from day one, eschewing traditional distribution, skipping digital entirely, and selling through a handpicked group of independent comic shops. They’ve championed bold storytelling, wild ideas, and “go-big-or-go-home” stunts that make every book they put out feel like an event. (Remember the time they shut down their company just to relaunch it with even more chaos?)

Their latest wave—led by Planet Death, Cul-De-Sac, Survive, and more—looks to crank the madness up to 11.

If you love comics that break rules, challenge convention, and still manage to slap a genuine smile on your face, Bad Idea might be your favorite comic publisher—you just don’t know it yet.

Where We’ll Be:

You better believe Saturday Morning Cereal will be there—at the panel, at BarCon, maybe even sneaking our way into the tiki party (with a pin, of course). We’re here for Planet Death, but we’re staying for the absurdly good storytelling and tiki-fueled mayhem.

Stay tuned for our full coverage—coming soon!

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