Part of the fun of attending San Diego Comic-Con lies in the fun of discovering -- and perhaps even buying -- the different exclusive items to be found across the convention center floor. From limited edition variant covered comics, to rare SDCC-specific action figures and beyond.

Perhaps one of the biggest sources of convention exclusives is Diamond Direct, which offers dozens of items every summer. With this summer's SDCC just around the corner, the company has just released the first look at this summer's selection of con-exclusives, including special edition comics, a flocked Swamp Thing from Funko's POP! line, a marshmallow-covered Peter Venkman, and more.

Comics & Graphic Novels

Merchandise



SDCC 2016 BATMAN ANIMATED SERIES BATMAN LOGO BUST

Batman returns in this all-new exclusive 6" resin bust inspired by the famous logo of Batman: The Animated Series! Drawing his cape around him, the Dark Knight lurks in the shadows while posing atop a pedestal inspired by the iconic show's art-deco architecture. Packaged in a full-color box with a certificate of authenticity. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (FEB168433) Limited to 1,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 ARKHAM CITY HARLEY QUINN PX STATUE

You just can't keep a good villain down ... but a good villain can keep your papers down, and so Icon Heroes is proud to announce the SDCC Exclusive Batman: Arkham Knight Harley Quinn statue paperweight! Made of high quality polystone resin and expertly painted, this 8" statuepaperweightis ready to take over your desk, just like she plans to take over Gotham! (DEC158553) Limited to 2,500 pieces.

SDCC 2016 DC GALLERY BATMAN TAS B&W ALMOST GOT EM BATMAN FIGURE

He is vengeance! He is the night! He is Batman! Based on his appearance in Batman: The Animated Series episode "Almost Got 'Im," this exclusive 9-inch scale PVC figure of Batman captures him in a monochromatic color scheme, alighting on a rooftop with a Batarang at the ready. Sculpted with a high level of detail and featuring exacting paint applications, Batman is in scale to all Femme Fatales and Gallery PVC figures. Packaged in a full-color window box. Sculpted by Varner Studios! (FEB168429) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 DC BOMBSHELLS: CATWOMAN 7" NOIR EDITION VINYL

Based on the pinup-style artwork of Ant Lucia, designed by Pedro Astudillo and sculpted by Anders Ehrenborg, this black-&-white "noir" styled Catwoman stands approximately 7.6" tall and comes packaged in a display-worthy window box. (JAN168777) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 DC BOMBSHELLS: WONDER WOMAN 7" NOIR EDITION VINYL

Based on the pinup-style artwork of Ant Lucia, designed by Pedro Astudillo and sculpted by Anders Ehrenborg, this black-&-white "noir" styled Wonder Woman stands approximately 7.6" tall and comes packaged in a display-worthy window box. (JAN168776) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 SUICIDE SQUAD JOKER TATTOO PX 10-INCH PLUSH

This stylized 10" plush based on The Joker's latest big-screen appearance in Warner Bros.' Suicide Squad is just what you need if you need to (Affectionately) squeeze out your aggression after a long day. (DEC158553) Limited to 2,500 pieces.

DCC 2016 POP! HEROES: SWAMP THING FLOCKED SCENTED PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE VINYL FIGURE

A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Swamp Thing, DC Comics' swamp monster, joins Funko's POP! Vinyl Figure line with a special figure that's available only through PREVIEWS! Standing 3 3/4" tall, Swamp Thing has an urban, stylized design, a special flocked texture that will make you think he just rose from the muck - and a distinctive scent, to boot! Summon Swamp Thing with this figure! Window box packaging. (DEC158593) Limited to 8,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS: BATMAN PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE BUST BANK (BLOODY VERSION)

A PREVIEWS Exclusive! Frank Miller's powerful depiction of Batman from his seminal graphic novel Batman: The Dark Knight Returns is sculpted for this new bust bank from Monogram! Made of vinyl, the bank stands roughly 6" tall and approximately 9" wide. This piece can serve as a decoration in your office or home, or you can use it to store your loose change! (MAY158329) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL GALLERY CAPT MARVEL MOHAWK FIGURE

Prepare to marvel at this new series of PVC figures based on the heroes and heroines of the Marvel Universe! DST's Marvel Gallery line kicks off with this exclusive variant, capturing Carol Danvers, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, with her distinctive Mohawk hairstyle! This plastic figure of the Kree-powered Avenger is in 9" scale, and features a detailed sculpt and an exacting paint process. She comes packaged in a full-color window box, and is in scale to all Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figure. Sculpted by Alejandro Pereira! (FEB168427) Limited to 1,500 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL GALLERY SPIDER-GWEN UNMASKED PVC FIGURE

One of the most exciting new characters in the Marvel Universe is now an exciting exclusive! The Amazing Spider-Gwen, a spider-powered, hard-rocking Gwen Stacy from a parallel universe, gets unmasked in this exclusive 9-inch scale variant PVC figure! Posed on the side of a New York brownstone, Spider-Gwen is sculpted with a high level of detail and exacting paint applications. Packaged in a full-color window box, she is in scale to other Gallery and Femme Fatales PVC figures. Sculpted by Jean St. Jean! (FEB168428) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL NOW: PX EMMA FROST WHITE COSTUME ARTFX+ STATUE

Based on new artwork by Adi Granov, commissioned exclusively for the statue series, and brought to life by Junnosuke Abe, Emma stands just over 7" tall in 1/10 scale in her PREVIEWS Exclusive white costume, ready to use her impressive psychic powers with her long jacket and hair flowing around her. (OCT158147) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL MINIMATES: THE VISION/SCARLET WITCH 2-PACK

They're the ultimate power couple! Straight from their appearance in Captain America, Civil War, rookie Avengers Vision and the Scarlet Witch bring their on-screen chemistry to this exclusive Minimates 2-pack! Wanda Maximoff wears her latest movie outfit while Vision wears a snappy suit. Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure measures 2 inches tall and features 14 points of articulation. Packaged in a full-color window box! (FEB168435) Limited to 1,200 pieces.

SDCC 2016 MARVEL MINIMATES DAREDEVIL NETFLIX 2-PACK

The critically acclaimed TV show is joining the Marvel Minimates line! Based on the popular online TV series Daredevil, this exclusive two-pack of Minimates mini-figures features Daredevil and Punisher in their most recent on-screen looks! Matt Murdock, a.k.a. Daredevil (in his red costume), includes batons and an alternate hairpiece for an unmasked look, while Frank Castle, a.k.a. the Punisher, comes with multiple weapons for bringing the fight to the criminals! Each 2-inch Minimates mini-figure measures 2 inches tall and features 14 points of articulation. Packaged in a full-color window box! (FEB168430) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

SDCC 2016 GHOSTBUSTERS MARSHMALLOW PETER ACTION FIGURE

Who ya gonna call? The 1984 horror-comedy classic Ghostbusters is as beloved now as it ever was, and this exclusive action figure captures one of its most beloved characters! The fun-loving spokesman of the Ghostbusters, Peter Venkman gets covered with marshmallow in this exclusive 7-inch scale action figure featuring newly sculpted parts, as well as the standard 16 points of articulation, plus alternate hands, proton pack, neutrino wand and display base. Sculpted by Gentle Giant! (FEB168432) Limited to 3,000 pieces.