The Big Bang Theory Spinoff Confirmed With a Surprising Twist

Image via Warner Bros. Television Published Jul 23, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT Sam Fang primarily covers news for CBR, with over a decade of experience writing about entertainment and pop culture and degrees in both journalism and art. HBO Max's upcoming spin-off of The Big Bang Theory, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, is getting a surprising but perfectly appropriate companion. A limited-edition comic book from DC Comics will be available for fans at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Variety reports that Stuart Fails to Save the Universe will receive its own actual comic book as part of The Big Bang Theory's San Diego Comic-Con presence later this week. It will feature cover art by DC Comics' Jim Lee and Alex Sinclair, and will be handed out in limited quantities to attendees of the con from July 23–26. The Stuart Fails to Save the Universe television series will premiere on HBO Max on July 23, 2026. The Big Bang Theory's Spin-Off Continues in New SDCC Exclusive Comic Image via DC Comics Cover art for the comic book was also unveiled, along with some details of the creative team behind it. The story is written by Ivan Cohen with art by Tom Derenick, colors by Hi-Fi, and letters by Simon ...