KAYOU at San Diego Comic Con

 

Shop. Rip. Trade. Get It Signed. Grade. Create. 

Everything Fans Love About Trading Cards – All Inside KAYOU’s 
Fan Destination at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park 

 

KAYOU Unveils First Wave of Fan Experiences

Coming to the Interactive Zone at Petco Park During San Diego Comic-Con

 

KAYOU Announces Card Signings with tokidoki Co-Founder & Artist Simone Legno

and My Little Pony Voice Actor Andrea Libman

 

July 14, 2026 – NEW YORK – KAYOU, China’s No. 1 collectibles company and one of the world’s fastest-growing collectible trading card brands, is pulling out all the stops for its San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) debut, revealing today the first wave of fan experiences coming to its Fan Destination at the Interactive Zone at Petco Park, from July 23 to 26, 2026.

 

From the moment fans and collectors step inside the KAYOU Fan Destination, they'll experience every side of trading card culture in one place. From meeting the creators behind the cards and scoring exclusive collectibles to getting cards signed and TAG graded, becoming part of the artwork, ripping packs, making trades, and connecting with fellow collectors, every experience brings fans closer to the stories, characters, and communities they love.

MEET & GREET: Star-Studded KAYOU Card Signings

Head to The KAYOU Big Top – a bright yellow tent – for a chance to meet the creative and voice talent behind fan-favorite worlds and characters, plus walk away with autographed KAYOU cards. 

 

●       Simone Legno, Co-Founder and Artist of tokidoki, is the Chief Creative Officer of the internationally acclaimed pop-culture lifestyle tokidoki brand known for its whimsical characters and global collaborations. Born in Rome and inspired by his love of Japan and world cultures, Legno has become a leading voice in contemporary design.

○       Date/Time: Thursday, July 23 | 12-2 p.m. PT

○       Limited to 200 fans. First come, first served. One SDCC-exclusive tokidoki card will be provided. Only KAYOU tokidoki cards will be signed. No other items or merch. One autographed card per person. 

 

●       Andrea Libman, voice talent of Pinkie Pie and Fluttershy, is a Canadian actress and prolific voice talent best known for bringing to life two of MY LITTLE PONY: Friendship Is Magic's most beloved characters. With a career spanning more than 35 years, she has become one of the most recognizable and celebrated voices in children's animation.

○       Date/Time: Sunday, July 26 | 12-2 p.m. PT

○       Limited to 100 fans. First come, first served. One My Little Pony Fluttershy or Pinkie Pie card will be provided. Only KAYOU My Little Ponycards will be signed. No other items or merch. One autographed card per person. 

GRADE & CREATE: Powered by TAG (Technical Authentication & Grading)

KAYOU is partnering with TAG (Technical Authentication & Grading) – the industry leader in technical card authentication, grading and custom card manufacturing – to bring professional grading services and SDCC-exclusive custom cards directly to fans inside the KAYOU Fan Destination.

 

●       Stop by the 30-foot-wide TAG GO trailer to get KAYOU cards – and any other collectible trading cards – professionally graded using TAG's proprietary computer vision, advanced imaging, and precision scoring technology. Each graded card comes with TAG's DIG Report – a transparent look at every notable mapped defect and the data behind the final score. 

○       With same-day, next-day, or end-of-show pickup options and pricing available, fans and collectors can walk away with professional authentication, long-term protection, and lasting collectible value for their cards.

○       The first 20 customers each day will receive 50% off any KAYOU card grading service. Discount applies to KAYOU cards only.

 

●       Fans lucky enough to get one of the limited autographed KAYOU cards from Simone Legno or Andrea Libman can opt to have it TAG’d/graded onsite. Collectors who want a card signed in-person can preserve the moment with TAG Witness, which includes a video of the autograph being signed, directly linked to the graded slab, and accessible via the QR code.

 

●       Step into the magical world of Equestria or the KPop Demon Hunters' magical universe alongside favorite characters with KAYOU x TAG San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Custom Cards. This con-exclusive photobooth experience transforms fans into personalized KAYOU trading cards. Choose from MY LITTLE PONY’s Mane 6 or either HUNTR/X or the Saja Boys from Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters.

○       The first 50 customers each day receive 50% off their SDCC Exclusive KAYOU custom card.

ADMIRE & CELEBRATE: The KAYOU Walls of Fandom & Superfan Art Showcase

●       Experience KAYOU’s signature artistry and craftsmanship up close inside The KAYOU Walls of Fandom. This free walk-through experience takes fans on a journey through a series of immersive character walls, KAYOU card displays and product showcases that transform iconic fandoms into larger-than-life collectible experiences and unforgettable photo moments – featuring Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, MY LITTLE PONY, NARUTO, and tokidoki.

 

●       Celebrate the superfans who turn their passion into art and admire their work in our Superfan Art Showcase. Created “for the fans, by the fans,” this curated art gallery includes fan art, epic card displays, and more. Because the stories and characters fans love don’t just inspire collecting—they inspire creation. 

RIP & RECORD: The Rip Stop, Presented by The Pop Insider

●       Capture and share KAYOU card pulls from The Rip Stop, presented by The Pop Insider, a content creation studio that gives fans a dedicated zone and fun backdrop to capture every rip, reveal, epic pull, and reaction.

 

●       Pick up a free copy of The Pop Insider’s Summer 2026 print magazine to explore more SDCC exclusive merch from their favorite brands. Available while supplies last.

SHOP & TRADE: The KAYOU Official Store & KAYOU Trade Zone

●       Shop KAYOU collectibles in the KAYOU Official Store in partnership with San Diego’s own Tito Rick’s Garage, KAYOU’s official retail partner inside the Interactive Zone at Petco Park.

 

●       Visit the KAYOU Trade Zone—the community hub where collectors can pull up a chair, crack packs, compare pulls, make trades, and meet fellow fans throughout the weekend.

 

Additional KAYOU experiences, giveaways, TCG gameplay moments, cosplay meetups, card pack battles, events, and more will be announced in the coming weeks. Visit kayouofficial.comand follow KAYOU on Instagram @kayouus to stay up to date on all San Diego Comic-Con news and happenings.

 

The Interactive Zone at Petco Park is a free experience open to the general public. No San Diego Comic-Con badge or ticket purchase is required for admission.  

 

 

About KAYOU
KAYOU is China’s No.1 trading card company and China's leading pan-entertainment product company, selected as part of the Global Unicorn Index 2025 published by Hurun Wealth, and trusted by a portfolio of nearly 100 licensed IPs across anime, entertainment, and pop culture. KAYOU unites scale, speed, and creative innovation to deliver next-level collectible experiences fans have never seen. As the company brings trading cards and collectibles together under one roof, KAYOU introduces a whole new dimension of excitement, creating deeper connections for fandoms worldwide. For more information, visit kayouofficial.comand follow @kayouus on Instagram and @kayou_us on TikTok.

 

About tokidoki:
tokidoki, which translates to "sometimes" in Japanese, is an internationally recognized and iconic lifestyle brand based on the vision of Italian artist Simone Legno and his partners, serial entrepreneurs Pooneh Mohajer and Ivan Arnold. Since debuting in 2005, tokidoki has amassed a cult-like following for its larger-than-life characters and emerged as a sought-after global lifestyle brand. tokidoki offers an extensive range of products which include apparel, handbags, cosmetics, accessories, toys and more. Simone Legno, tokidoki's Chief Creative Officer, was born in Rome, Italy, and from a very young age developed a deep love of Japan and a fascination with world cultures. Combining Legno's unique talent and creativity with Mohajer's business acumen, tokidoki has grown exponentially. As an innovative company, tokidoki is known not only for its eye-popping aesthetic and criminally cute characters but also its megawatt partnerships. tokidoki is on Facebook and Twitter at @tokidoki and on Instagram at @tokidokibrand. For more information visit: www.tokidoki.it.

 

SCOTT'S COLLECTABLES BRINGS ITS CREATOR ROSTER TO NEON ICHIBAN'S COMMISSIONABLE REMARQUES Neon Ichiban hosts Scott’s Collectables at Booth #2314 during San Diego Comic-Con, celebrating their Commissionable Remarques partnership with four days of creator signings Digital Remarque Fast-Pass at Booth #2314 let’s fans skip the print line, commission a one-of-one personalized Digital Remarque - a signature and/or sketch -  directly from the creator, and own a piece of comics history LOS ANGELES, CA / NEW YORK, NY — July 14, 2026 — Just days after launching Neon Ichiban 2.5 and introducing Commissionable Remarques, NEON ICHIBAN, the number one home for digital comics and manga, founded by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, today announced a long-term partnership with Scott's Collectables, bringing the agency's acclaimed roster of comic creators—including available today Björn Barends, Chris Condon, Adam Gorham, Martin Simmonds, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Werther Dell'Edera with more to come—to the platform's new digital commissions program. To celebrate the partnership, Neon Ichiban will host Scott's Collectables at Booth #2314 during San Diego Comic-Con, where fans can meet some of comics' most celebrated creators across four days of signings while getting an early look at the future of creator commissions. The partnership marks Neon Ichiban's first agreement with a creator representative for Commissionable Remarques, extending one of comics' most personal traditions beyond the convention floor. Fans can commission authenticated digital signatures and original sketches directly from creators through Neon Ichiban, creating a new year-round way for creators and fans to connect while opening an entirely new revenue stream for artists.

Digital Remarques are also available live and in person at shows, giving fans the ability to commission original digital Remarques live at Booth #2314 during San Diego Comic-Con. Of course, for fans who own eligible Neon Ichiban comics can simply present the unique QR code tied to their purchase. Creators scan the code using Neon Ichiban's Signer app to instantly authenticate and apply a personalized digital signature. There will be a Digital Remarque Fast-Pass dedicated queue running alongside traditional print signings thatlets fans skip to the front of the line, commission a one-of-one personalized Digital Remarque - a signature and/or sketch - directly from the creator, and own a piece of comics history. Before, after and during Comic-Con, creators will continue accepting Commissionable Remarques online through Neon Ichiban, bringing the Artist Alley experience to fans around the world year-round.  "Comic conventions have always been where creators and fans build lasting relationships," said David Steinberger, CEO & Co-Founder of Neon Ichiban. "Whether fans meet creators at Booth #2314 this week or commission a personalized Remarque months from now, we're creating a future where those relationships don't end when the convention closes. Scott's Collectables helps us extend that experience far beyond four days in San Diego while giving creators a powerful new way to grow their business." Scott's Collectables has built one of the industry's most respected creator representation businesses, connecting fans with premier comic book talent through convention appearances, original art, and exclusive events. Through this long-term partnership, talent represented by Scott's Collectables will join Neon Ichiban's Commissionable Remarques program, making authenticated digital signatures and original sketches available to fans around the world. "We've spent years bringing creators and fans together at conventions," said Dan Scott, Owner of Scott's Collectables. "Commissionable Remarques are a natural evolution of that experience. They give our creators another way to connect with fans who can't always make it to a show, while creating exciting new opportunities that continue long after the convention ends." The partnership will make its public debut at Booth #2314, where Neon Ichiban and Scott's Collectables will host an extensive signing schedule featuring some of comics' biggest names. The booth will also showcase Neon Ichiban—Your New Home for Digital Comics & Manga, highlighting the platform's growing community, marketplace, and creator tools. "Artist Alley has always been one of the most magical parts of comic conventions," said Chip Mosher, CCO & Co-Founder of Neon Ichiban. "Commissionable Remarques let fans experience that magic whether they're standing in line at Booth #2314 or sitting halfway around the world months later. Now, with some of the most talented creators in comics on board through Scott's Collectables, that vision just got a whole lot more real."

SCOTT'S COLLECTABLES SIGNING SCHEDULE Neon Ichiban Booth #2314 Fans attending San Diego Comic-Con are encouraged to visit Neon Ichiban Booth #2314 to meet creators, experience Commissionable Remarques firsthand, discover the latest features in Neon Ichiban 2.5, and celebrate the launch of Neon Ichiban's first creator representative partnership with Scott's Collectables. For more information on NEON ICHIBAN, visit neonichiban.com. Follow NEON ICHIBAN on social: Twitter / BlueSky / Facebook: @NeonIchiban Instagram: @Neon_Ichiban

About Neon Ichiban NEON ICHIBAN is the next evolution in digital comics and manga, a future-forward platform where fans don't just read, they can buy, sell, collect, and connect. Founded by Comixology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, NEON ICHIBAN delivers unprecedented digital control, direct access to creators, and a resellable marketplace. This isn't just a platform. The future of fandom is here.

About Scott's Collectables Scott's Collectables is one of the comic industry's premier creator representatives, connecting fans with many of comics' most acclaimed writers and artists through convention appearances, original art, exclusive editions, and creator-focused events. Through longstanding relationships with creators across the industry, Scott's Collectables has become a trusted destination for fans seeking unforgettable experiences with the talent behind their favorite comics.

 

BRUCE DICKINSON (IRON MAIDEN), MIKE McCREADY (PEARL JAM), MARC MARON (WTF PODCAST), DAVID DASTMALCHIAN (STREET FIGHTER), CHARLIE BENANTE (ANTHRAX), SPENCER CHARNAS  (ICE NINE KILLS), WILD WING (THE ANAHEIM DUCKS) AND MORE JOIN Z2 FOR PANELS, SIGNINGS, INTERVIEWS + MORE  AT 2026 SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL Photo courtesy of Z2   SAN DIEGO, CA (June 23, 2026) — Z2 returns to San Diego Comic-Con with an all-star lineup of musicians, actors, authors, and creators to Booth #1529 for an unforgettable week of live interviews, appearances, and signings. This year’s featured guests include Marc Maron (WTF Podcast), Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Mike McCready (Pearl Jam), David Dastmalchian (Street Fighter, Suicide Squad), Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera), Spencer Charnas (Ice Nine Kills), DANCE GAVIN DANCE, TX2, Wild Wing (The Anaheim Ducks), and much more. In addition to celebrated fan events at the booth, McCready, Dickinson, and Maronwill headline featured panels celebrating their upcoming books, while Dastmalchian, Benante, Carla Harvey, the producers of …And Out Comes the Wolf, and Cage Claypool will join Z2 for special discussions about upcoming projects. In addition to signings, panel programming details and schedules can be found below:   Z2 PANEL SCHEDULE: THURSDAY, July 23, 12:30PM - 1:30PM Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront FAREWELL TO SEASONS - MIKE McCREADY’S ALTERNATIVE HISTORY OF GRUNGE As a founding member of Pearl Jam, Mad Season & Temple of the Dog, guitarist Mike McCready saw first-hand the human impact on Seattle’s music scene as Grunge exploded in the 1990s. Now, Mike is joined by co-writer Mark Sable (Unthinkable, Supergirl), artist Sebastián Piriz (Speed Racer), Z2 President Josh Bernstein, and editor-in-chief Rantz A. Hoseley to discuss the glory and the heartbreak of that era, captured in the pages of Mike’s new graphic novel FAREWELL TO SEASONS, along with the challenges of bringing a seminal moment in music history to life on the comic book page.   THURSDAY, July 23, 1:45PM - 2:45PM Indigo Ballroom, Hilton San Diego Bayfront BETWEEN THE PAGES OF MARC MARON’S WTF IS A PODCAST Marc Maron’s WTF podcast established the gold standard for podcasting, as it helped define the lexicon of a new form of entertainment. In celebration of the full history of WTF, and the release of the official graphic novel history from Z2; WTF IS A PODCAST, Marc is joined by his longtime partner-in-podcasting-crime Brendan McDonald and New York Times best-selling cartoonist Brian Box Brown (André the Giant, The He-Man Effect) as Z2 President Josh Bernstein talks with them about encapsulating almost 20 years of podcast and personal history into the pages of one graphic novel.   FRIDAY, July 24, 4:30PM - 5:30PM Room 5AB BRUCE DICKINSON’S THE MANDRAKE PROJECT – YEAR TWO As the war between magic and science for the control of immortality reaches a fever pitch, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson arrives in San Diego, joined by interior artist John Devilman (werewolftarantulafrankenstein), and Z2 editor-in-chief Rantz A. Hoseley to spill all the juicy details to Ryan J. Downey (MTV News) about the revelations that have rocked Necropolis’ world in THE MANDRAKE PROJECT: YEAR TWO, as well as dropping secrets about YEAR THREE and Bruce’s upcoming new solo album, Vigor Mortis!   SATURDAY, July 25, 12:00PM - 1:00PM Room 7AB Z2: Where Comics and Culture Collide Over the last five years, Z2 has firmly established itself as the publisher for graphic novels that authentically and powerfully bring the entertainment worlds of music, film and comedy to life within Comics. For this special panel, Z2 welcomes creators Cage Claypool (Frizzle Fry), Charlie Benante (Anthrax, Pantera), Carla Harvey (Lords of Acid), and David Dastmalchian (Late Night with the Devil), with Z2 editor Jasminne Saravia, to talk with Ryan J. Downey (MTV News) about establishing the Rock and Roll Standard in comics, as well as what fans can expect from Z2’s 2026 and 2027 lineup of books!   Z2 BOOTH #1529 SIGNING SCHEDULE: (ALL TIMES PST) Thursday, July 23rd Noon - 1pm: Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait 1pm - 2pm: Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills 4pm - 5pm: Mike McCready of Pearl Jam with Marc Sable and Sebastián Piriz Friday, July 24th 11am - Noon: Marc Maron, Brendan McDonald of WTF with Brian “Box Brown Noon - 1pm: Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills 1pm - 1:30pm: Lee Jennings of The Funeral Portrait 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Charlie Benante of Anthrax/Pantera and Carla Harvey of Lords of Acid 3pm - 4pm: Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden with artist John Devilman Saturday, July 25th 11am - Noon: Danny Peykoff, Jamie Neese andJason Neese the Director/Producer/Writers of …And Out Comes The Wolf 1:30pm - 2:30pm: David Dastmalchian, David Mackand Cat Staggs 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Charlie Benante of Anthrax/Pantera and Carla Harvey of Lords of Acid Sunday, July 26th 1pm - 2pm:  Dance Gavin Dance "San Diego Comic-Con is supposed to feel larger than life, and that's exactly what we're bringing this year," Josh Bernstein, President of Z2 adds, and continues, "when you have Marc Maron, Bruce Dickinson, Mike McCready andDavid Dastmalchian all appearing as part of your weekend, you're not just putting together a convention schedule—you're creating moments fans will be talking about for years to come. Everything about this year’s Con feels bigger, louder, and more ambitious than anything Z2 has done before."   Among the highlights of Z2’s San Diego Comic-Con lineup are several major publishing premieres and exclusive releases. Fans will get their first look at Marc Maron’s WTF IS A PODCAST, Les Claypool’s Frizzle Fry, the next chapter of Bruce Dickinson’s acclaimed The Mandrake Project: YEAR TWO, and Mike McCready’s Farewell to Seasons, an alternative history of Seattle’s groundbreaking 1990s music scene. Z2 will also debut new collector’s editions of fan-favorite titles created in partnership with Ice Nine Kills and “Weird Al” Yankovic, further expanding its catalog of music-driven graphic storytelling and collectibles.   ###   About Z2  Recently dubbed the “Hottest brand in music” by Forbes, Z2 has quickly become the premier destination for authentic graphic novels and collectibles, created in partnership with top-tier artists, musicians, and pop-culture icons. Distributed globally via Simon & Schuster,multiple Eisner and Ringo-nominations Z2 has produced 75+ unique graphic novel properties, collaborating with Iron Maiden, Pearl Jam, Gorillaz, Blondie, Elvis Presley, “Weird Al'' Yankovic, Primus, The Blues Brothers, Pantera, Tori Amos, Last Podcast On The Left, The Vans Warped Tour, Type O Negative, Emily Hampshire, Balmain Paris, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Jason Derulo, The Grateful Dead, Machine Gun Kelly, Sublime, Beethoven, RZA, Mötley Crüe, Vince Staples, Cheech & Chong, The Doors, Anthrax, Public Enemy, Ronnie James Dio, King Diamond, All Time Low, Ivan Moody, Kool Keith, Yungblud, Cypress Hill, Babymetal, Major Lazer, RZA, Alter Bridge, Sturgill Simpson, Poppy, John Lee Hooker, and Charlie “Bird” Parker. For more information visit Z2comics.com, and follow on Instagramand Twitter.