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All 266 Panels Happening At New York Comic Con 2017 On One Page
The panels for New York Comic-Con 2017 have been released. Subject to change, of course. But for now, here are all 266 of them… which do you want to go to most? Which do you want Bleeding Cool to cover? Tell us in the comments…
THURSDAY
Lesson Planning for the Comics Classroom
October 05, 2017, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM, Trustees – NYPL 476 5th Ave
Attendees of this workshop/panel will take with them strategies that they can use almost immediately in their classrooms. We will discuss what an ideal intro…
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Michael Lopez,
Claudia McGivney,
Adam Kullberg,
John Shableski,
John Weaver,
Gaming in Libraries
October 05, 2017, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM, Berger Forum – NYPL 476 5th Ave
The benefits of Gaming in the Libraries from playing board games to video games. How Games can improving student and parent engagement and help students develop…
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Pamela Cora,
Frederick Lopez,
Margaret Whitehead,
Blast-a-Trooper
October 05, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Family HQ – 1C03
Operated by the 501st Legion and sanctioned by Lucasfilm Ltd., Blast-a-Trooper is a series of charity/fundraising events providing fans the opportunity to 'blas…
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The Watcher in the Woods Reimagined
October 05, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A06
Executive producer and director Melissa Joan Hart (Sabrina: The Teenage Witch) and executive producer Paula Hart (Melissa & Joey) reimagine the '80s cult classi…
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Meet Marvel – Retailer Panel*
October 05, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A02
Don't miss the chance to get away from the NYCC crowds for this retailer-exclusive event and engage with Marvel's Editorial Staff in a no-holds-barred Q&A on th…
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Advanced Kickstarter Skills
October 05, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1B03
Running a Kickstarter project is a rite of passage for a comics creators, with amazing comics being funded and published every week. Margot Atwell, the Director…
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Spike Trotman,
George Rohac,
Josh O'Neill,
Hope Nicholson,
Margot Atwell,
The Art & Science of Breaking Into Comics
October 05, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A21
The Kubert School has just celebrated our 40th school year of preparing and training amateurs for the professional life of a commercial artist. There isn't a fa…
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Meet the Authors of Abrams ComicArts and Abrams Children's Books!
October 05, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A18
Hear about what's new from ABRAMS, directly from the authors and illustrators themselves! Join ABRAMS ComicArts creators Derf Backderf (My Friend Dahmer), Mark …
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Jo Whittemore,
Mark Evanier,
Charles Kochman,
Jennifer George,
Barry Lyga,
Derf Backderf
The Librarians and Bad Samaritan with Dean Devlin
October 05, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A10
Join prolific producer, director and writer Dean Devlin (Leverage, Independence Day, Stargate) for a look inside his company Electric Entertainment's upcoming p…
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Dean Devlin
Robert Sheehan
Noah Wyle
Wizards and Fairies and Spells – Oh My!
October 05, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A05
What makes a fantasy comic more than just another Tolkien knockoff? The answer: worldbuilding. Join comics' top and rising fantasy writers as they discuss every…
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Kel McDonald,
Brian Schirmer,
Dani Colman,
Si Spurrier,
Sebastian Girner,
Skottie Young,
Read Like a Girl: Middle-Grade Fiction for Girls (and Boys)
October 05, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM, Berger Forum – NYPL 476 5th Ave
The creators behind some of the most popular middle-grade graphic novels discuss creating stories with strong, positive female characters. Moderated by Brigid A…
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Geek Journalism in the 21st Century
October 05, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A24
Geek journalism has come a long way since Starlog. Now, reporting on galaxies far away, Earth-616, and Westeros is a full-time job. But how is geek news made? F…
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Mike Cecchini,
Krutika Mallikarjuna,
Jill Pantozzi,
Emily Asher-Perrin,
Caseen Gaines,
Ryan Britt,
Robert Kirkman: The Walking Dead, Invincible and Beyond
October 05, 2017, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Join prolific writer and producer Robert Kirkman as he discuss his wide body of work including the pop culture juggernaut The Walking Dead and the film adaptati…
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NYPL Connecting Pros and Librarians
October 05, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM, Classrooms A&B
Professional librarians and comic book professionals will join together to share insights, network, and create new connections. This pro-level networking sessio…
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James McGill
Janet Scalera
Buddy Scalera
Paul Mounts
Gina Balogh
Marvel Legacy: Breaking into Comics the Marvel Way
October 05, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A21
Are you a writer or artist? Ever dream of working for Marvel? Do you find yourself thinking, "I could do that…if I knew how!" Well, here's your chance! Join…
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Ed Brisson
Rickey Purdin
Irene Strychalski
Javier Garron
David F. Walker,
Tara Strong Spotlight
October 05, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A06
Whether it's The Powerpuff Girls, My Little Pony, Teen Titans Go!, Ben 10, Fairly Odd Parents and so much more – Tara Strong has brought dozens of memorable ani…
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Valiant 101: Behind Comics' Largest Independent Universe
October 05, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM, Trustees
Since returning to the fore with a best-selling relaunch in 2012, Valiant has established itself as one of the most acclaimed and respected publishers in comics…
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Hunter Gorinson,
Atom Freeman,
Peter Stern,
Charlotte Greenbaum,
Mediating Cultural Encounters: Creating Spaces for Media and Language Learning In Student Clubs
October 05, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM, Berger Forum – NYPL 476 5th Ave
Panel participants will have a chance to gather resources and trade ideas through interactive discussions centered on the importance of after-school media clubs…
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Nirvana Ramirez,
Brendan Gillett,
Noah Lethbridge,
Jeremy Feliz,
Michael Ramirez,
Koby Garcia,
Carlos Wu Chen,
Gender Identity: Understanding Through Art
October 05, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1B03
At the forefront of modern social debate is the nature of gender identity and how we move forward culturally with new understanding of the diversity within. Man…
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Molly Osterly,
Dana Simpson,
Dr. Katie Monnin,
Michael Gianfrancesco,
Tami Stronach,
It's Technical: Our Future with Robots and More
October 05, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A18
Robots. Artificial Intelligence. Smart Everything. How will the tools of technology, whether of human origin or otherwise, shape our lives and cultures? Intelli…
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Sylvain Neuvel,
Nathan Hale,
Kirsten Miller,
Adam Christopher,
Annalee Newitz,
Maryelizabeth Yturralde,
Hot off the Press in Children's Graphic Novels
October 05, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM, Celeste Auditorium – NYPL 476 5th Ave
From Dragons to babysitters, learn about the latest graphic novels for kids straight from the artists and creators. Bestselling authors and emerging talent disc…
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Gale Galligan,
Jennifer Holm,
Tui Sutherland,
Laura Terry,
Molly Ostertag,
Lizette Serrano,
Twas the Night Before Die Hard: How to Turn a Legendary Action Film into a Naughty Christmas Tale
October 05, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A24
Buzzfeed nailed it – Die Hard fans are way too cool for regular Christmas movies. Enter stand-up comedian and all-around cool cat Doogie Horner and his new book…
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Doogie Horner,
Jim Tews,
Joe Zimmerman,
Jack Kirby's 100th Birthday Celebration with IDW!
October 05, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A05
He swore off comic-cons forever but love of the King of Comics transcends all such decrees. IDW is proud to announce that legendary artist and Eisner Hall of Fa…
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John Byrne,
Walter Simonson,
Chris Ryall,
Greg Goldstein,
French Comics Kiss Better: Bande Dessinée 101, Presented by the French Comics Association
October 05, 2017, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM, Trustees
Come discover the beauty of bande dessinée, and learn about the rich Franco-Belgian comics tradition. French comics are proven to translate into American bestse…
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(Philipe Chappuis) Zep,
Fabien Nury,
Penelope Bagieu,
Alexis Sentenac,
Mathieu Lauffray,
Meg Lemke,
Building a Culture of Reading: Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga in Schools
October 05, 2017, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM, Berger Forum – NYPL 476 5th Ave
School librarians and educators who have been successful in developing a rich culture of reading at their schools will share how to make that happen at your sch…
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TBD .,
Arlene Laverde,
Eric Neuman,
Paco Hanlon,
David Gallaher,
Jillian Ehlers,
YogaQuest: Narrated Yogic Adventures!
October 05, 2017, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM, Family HQ – 1C03
The original YogaQuest class is unlike any yoga class you have experienced before! It is a unique blend of yoga and fan-fiction story-telling. Your quest is gui…
Speaker
Donyae Coles,
Jess Welch,
Justine Mastin,
DC Meet the Publishers
October 05, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A21
DC's Publishers are back in New York and better than ever! Dan DiDio and Jim Lee are the driving forces behind DC Universe: Rebirth, Vertigo, MAD, DC's Young An…
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ToyFare Magazine: 20 Twisted Years
October 05, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1B03
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the magazine that brought you Twisted ToyFare Theatre, Big Shots, Mego Spidey and, we're pretty sure, the phrase "crap in a ha…
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Jake Rossen,
Zach Oat,
Justin Aclin,
Matt Senreich,
Disney Manga from TOKYOPOP!
October 05, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A18
With the explosion in manga's popularity, parents have rightfully been concerned about child-friendly options. With series brought directly from Japan and our o…
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Todd McFarlane Talks Movies, Comics and Toys!
October 05, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A06
Todd McFarlane, Image Comics founder, creator of Spawn and McFarlane Toys CEO, gives art and business tips as well as insight to artists who want to break into …
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The Carmilla Movie: Sneak Peek with the Women in Front of and Behind the Camera
October 05, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A24
Announced at last year's New York Comic Con, The Carmilla Movie is nearing worldwide release! Join lead actresses Elise Bauman and Natasha Negovanlis, as well a…
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Elise Bauman
Natasha Negovanlis
Steph Ouaknine
Melanie Windle
Representation Matters! How to Respectfully Write and Draw POC and LGBTQIA Characters
October 05, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A05
The comic book industry and its readers are looking for themselves in what they read. Now more than ever, representation in comics matters. Learn how to write a…
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Linda Sejic,
Kwanza Osajyefo,
Henry Barajas,
Steve Foxe,
Sarah Litt,
Tee Franklin,
Books As Flint: Using Graphic Novels to Spark Political Activism
October 05, 2017, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM, Berger Forum – NYPL 476 5th Ave
Whether it be in the classroom or in the home, it can be difficult to open conversations about politics, race, religion, misogyny, and bigotry. This panel will …
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Illya Kowalchuk,
Tony Medina,
Meryl Jaffee,
John Shableski,
Alan Brooks,
Stacy Robinson,
Michael Rooker Spotlight
October 05, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Everyone's favorite Ravager comes to NYCC! Join Michael Rooker, breakout star of Guardians of the Galaxy as he answers your questions about saving the galaxy as…
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BOOM! Studios – Presentation at New York Public Library
October 05, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM, Celeste Auditorium – NYPL 476 5th Ave
TBD
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Ellen Crafts
Greg Pak,
Sean Rubin,
Pamela Ribon
Sierra Hahn
Marvel Legacy: Next Big Thing
October 05, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A21
See what the future holds for your favorites heroes in Marvel Legacy and beyond! Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso will be on hand with Ed Brisson (Iron Fist), Javier…
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Axel Alonso
Ed Brisson
Erica Henderson
Javier Garron
Charles Soule,
Rainbow Rowell
Matthew Rosenberg
The Representation Book Shelf: Building A More Diverse Comics Classroom
October 05, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1B03
This panel will discuss the importance of diverse titles in classroom libraries as well as suggestions for titles to fill that shelf " we can focus this on LGBT…
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Katie Monnin,
Ngozi Ukazu,
Gina Gagliano,
Geoff Gerber,
Jorge Aguirre,
Michael Gianfrancesco,
Here Lie Dragons & Eternal Beasties
October 05, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A18
Compelling non-human characters have been part of storytelling, whether as allies or adversaries, protagonists or part of the scenery, since the tradition began…
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Jon Hollins,
Tochi OnyebuchiJodi Meadows,
Kristen CiccarelliTui Sutherland,
IFC's Stan Against Evil
October 05, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Don't miss an exclusive screening of the Season 2 premiere of IFC's Stan Against Evil and join stars John C. McGinley and Janet Varney and Executive Producer Da…
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John C. McGinley
Janet Varney
Dana Gould
Cosplay Armor & Props
October 05, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 1A24
Ever wanted to learn how to make your very own cosplay armor? Well be sure to come to this Panel. Attendees will learn the tips, tricks, & basics of EVA Foam, W…
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Hooked on Phoenix Cosplay,
Spectra .,
Dhareza Cosplayza,
Joanna Mari,
Lua Stardust,
Funimation Industry Panel
October 05, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 1A10
From Akira to Dragon Ball Z, hear the latest news, info, and announcements from North America's largest anime distributor"Funimation.
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Valiant Presents ICONS – X-O Manowar, Bloodshot, Faith, and Beyond
October 05, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 1A05
With record-setting series like X-O MANOWAR, FAITH and SECRET WEAPONS, Valiant Entertainment is the most celebrated publisher anywhere in comics today! Now, rig…
Speaker
Warren Simons,
Rafer Roberts,
Fred Van Lente,
Dinesh Shamdasani,
Eliot Rahal,
Danny Khazem,
Enemy Mine, Enemy Yours: Modern War Comics from Both Sides of the Conflict
October 05, 2017, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 1A02
War comic books are an established tradition beginning in WWII. Post-Vietnam and into the 90's military heroes like G.I. Joe & The Punisher became the norm for …
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Alex Brewer,
Bryan Nunes,
Ethan Young,
Larry Hama,
Garth Ennis,
DC Milestone
October 05, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A21
Milestone—the groundbreaking DC imprint known for diversity and representation is set to return to the main stage of comics! Get ready to be re-introduced to t…
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Finding YOUR Audience: Marketing 101: A Step-by-Step Workshop
October 05, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1B03
You've finished your project! You're ready to share it with the WORLD, now what? How do you find the people who want what you do? From indie film to indie art "…
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Lynn Emery,
Clarence Young,
Celia Peters,
Neil Gibson,
Cerece Rennie Murphy,
Peter Mohrbacher,
The Evolution of Booktube
October 05, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A18
With millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers, the YouTube book community (fondly known as "BookTube") has exploded onto the publishing scene w…
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TBD .,
The Official VIZ Media Panel
October 05, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A06
Join the VIZ Media crew as we talk about some of your favorite titles like BORUTO, TOKYO GHOUL and SAILOR MOON. We'll also be making announcements, showing off …
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Urian Brown,
Akira Himekawa,
Charlene Ingram,
DC Universe Original Movies 10th Anniversary
October 05, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Ten Years. Thirty films. Five shorts. And innumerable fan-favorite moments. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment celebrates a decade of animated DC Entertainment-inf…
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Bruce Timm
Alan Burnett
Jim Krieg
Kevin Conroy,
John DiMaggio,
Vanessa Marshall
James Tucker
Marvel Press Presents: From Panel to Page
October 05, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A10
Join Marvel editorial and all-star writing talent such as Jason Reynolds (Miles Morales: Spider-Man) and Ron Smith (Black Panther: The Young Prince) as they dis…
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Jason Reynolds
Margaret Stohl
Ron Smith
Go Go Power Rangers Comics!
October 05, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A24
BOOM! Studios' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Go Go Power Rangers comics have changed everything you thought you knew about the original five teenagers with a…
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David Yost,
Kyle Higgins,
Bryce Carlson,
James Viscardi,
Walter Jones,
Black Superheroes; Luke Cage to Black Lives Matter
October 05, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A05
Popular media has had a problem with the representation of black people for many years now, with the comics industry reflecting the same issues. But with the po…
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Isabella L. Price,
Nourisha Wells.,
Courtney Thomas,
Lore
October 05, 2017, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Sometimes the scariest stories are true. Based on the global, award-winning podcast sensation from creator Aaron Mahnke, and executive produced by Gale Anne Hu…
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Aaron Mahnke
Gale Anne Hurd
Kristin Bauer van Straten
Robert Patrick
Holland Roden
Image Comics: The Future of Creativity
October 05, 2017, 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM, 1A02
Do you have a story to tell that you think might be "too weird" or a little bit off-kilter? Here's the truth: anything goes in comics. The only limits are your …
Speaker
Jeremy Haun,
Brenden Fletcher,
david brothers,
Jason Hurley,
Matt Wilson,
Child's Play/Cult of Chucky Panel
October 05, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A06
Wanna Play? Fans of the world's most demonic doll are in for another blood-spattered treat as Chucky continues his reign of terror behind the locked doors of an…
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Don Mancini
Fiona Dourif
Jennifer Tilly
Alex Vincent
CBLDF: State Of Censorship 2017
October 05, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1B03
Get a global look at comics censorship from CBLDF! See how the new political climate is affecting free speech in the U.S., with increased scrutiny at the border…
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The Laugh Button Presents: The Superhero Fantasy Draft 2017
October 05, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A21
Have you ever wanted to make your own version of the Justice League and have them take on your ideal lineup of Avengers? What members of X-Men would you pit aga…
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TBD .,
Anime Anywhere – The Industry Panel
October 05, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A18
OTT (over-the-top) platforms has been the new outlet for anime programming and continues to expand. The panel will feature industry insight and look to what's u…
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Jill Snider,
Azusa Matsuda,
Mario Rodriguez,
Amanda Nanawa,
Sae Song,
Robert Ramirez,
Geek Geek Revolution
October 05, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A24
Geek Geek Revolution is a no-holds-barred geek culture game show featuring science-fiction/fantasy authors competing for the chance to be TOP GEEK. Audience mem…
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Brandon T. Snider,
Emmy Laybourne,
Celeste Lim,
Zoraida Córdova,
Mia García,
Scott Meyer,
The Power of Narrative: Iconic Characters and How They Reflect a Dynamic Culture
October 05, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A05
Storytelling may have changed, but the power of narrative and its role in human cultures has remained constant throughout history. This panel looks at the ways …
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TBD .,
I Know That Voice: The Series
October 05, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A10
Approaching the 5th anniversary since it's release, the team behind the Annie Award winning documentary I KNOW THAT VOICE is producing a series based on the fil…
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American Gods with Ricky Whittle, Pablo Schreiber, and Yetide Badaki
October 05, 2017, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Stars Ricky Whittle (Shadow Moon), Pablo Schrieber (Mad Sweeney) and Yetide Badaki (Bilquis) bring the hit show American Gods to New York Comic Con! Based on Ne…
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Ricky Whittle,
Yetide Badaki,
Pablo Schreiber,
The Wonder Women Behind LGBTQ Characters in Comics
October 05, 2017, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, 1A02
The New York Times' LGBTQ and Allies Affinity Network, TimesOUT, presents it's 6th annual LGBTQ Comic Book Panel, this year focusing on the women who have creat…
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Jennie Wood,
Vita Ayala,
Desiree Rodriquez,
Amy Reeder,
Jude Biersdorfer,
Tee Franklin,
Gail Simone,
Content Literacy: Teaching STEM with Comics
October 05, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1B03
Bring a one-two punch to teaching STEM: text and images teaming up in comics! Comics have been shown to improve reader engagement while enhancing both comprehen…
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Illya Kowachuk,
Molly Brooks,
Joe Flood,
Adam Kullberg,
Jay Hosler,
Alison Wilgus,
Bringing Images to Life: First Look at Square Enix's Take on Japanese Manga in VR
October 05, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1A21
For many of our fans, Square Enix is synonymous with some of the biggest titles in gaming, but we are also home to some of the most beloved titles in Japanese M…
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Kaori Takasue,
Firuze Kiraz,
Matthew Hope,
Elie Setbon,
Hisami Miyamoto,
Kaei Sou,
Issei Koda,
Comic Book Shopping Live
October 05, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1A18
Join Collider Video Host Jon Schnepp as he takes you on a live version of his popular series on youtube Comic Book Shopping, with different comic book writers, …
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Celebrate SuperMansion: Drag me to Halloween from Crackle, Sony Pictures Television Networks
October 05, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A10
In the all-new stop-motion animated Crackle original special "SuperMansion: Drag Me to Halloween," premiering Thursday, October 5th on the free streaming networ…
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Fashioning Fiction: The Aesthetics of Fantasy Worlds
October 05, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A24
Design is a necessary and often overlooked aspect of world building in science fiction and fantasy worlds. What people wear and how they wear it can say multitu…
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Melissa Grey,
Wendy Xu,
Ashley Poston,
Danielle Paige,
Victoria Schwab,
Babs Tarr,
Yissel Ayala,
BOOM! Studios: Discover YOURS
October 05, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A05
There's something at BOOM! Studios for everyone – if you have a passion, we've got a comic book that speaks to it and this is the panel to Discover Your New Obs…
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Sean Rubin,
Simon Spurrier,
Greg Pak,
David F. Walker,
Lisa DuBois,
Pamela Ribon
Saladin Ahmed
Super Asian America
October 05, 2017, 7:15 PM – 8:15 PM, 1A02
With live-action versions of Death Note and Ghost in the Shell, Hollywood keeps mining Asian culture for inspiration-while sidelining Asian people. At the same …
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Greg Pak,
Ellen Oh,
Mynette Louie,
Mike Le,
The Death of Stalin: Exclusive Footage and Interview with Fabien Nury for the IFC Release of the Film Based on Titan Comics Political Thriller
October 05, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1A06
IFC Films presents an exclusive screening of footage of THE DEATH OF STALIN, directed by Armando Iannucci, starring Steve Buscemi and Jeffrey Tambor. Based on T…
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StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson and Adam Savage
October 05, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Join astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, former MythBusters host and Tested Editor-in-Chief Adam Savage, and friends as they talk about the science and culture …
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
Adam Savage
Bethesda & Titan Comics: Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein 2 and Dishonored Panel
October 05, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1A21
Take an exclusive look at what's coming up for Titan and Bethesda featuring the brand-new comics based on the anticipated Bethesda games; Evil Within 2, Wolfens…
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andrew james,
Szymon Kudranski,
Piotr Kowalski,
Damien Worm,
Andrea Olimpieri
Dan Watters
In Depth with Tumblr Fandometrics
October 05, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1B03
Tumblr is the home of fandoms and we're going to dive into why! This panel is all about analyzing what Tumblr truly loves: from TV shows to movies to video game…
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Zack Rosenberg,
Amanda Brennan,
Marlene Bonnelly,
Building the Resistance: Activism in Fandom
October 05, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1A18
In an increasingly polarized age, fans of all colors have directed their passion to battle the problems experienced by their diverse communities. Hear from fans…
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Uraeus .,
Desiree Rodriguez,
Vishavjit Singh,
Keith Chow,
Competing in Cosplay
October 05, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A24
Our panel of award winning cosplayers, judges, and organizers are here to show you all the ins and outs of competitions to help you do your best and have an ama…
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Lady Ava,
Canvas Cosplay,
and Myhsa Cosplay,
Luckygrim .,
Pat Covey,
Creating a Career in Animation
October 05, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A10
Join some of the industry's best-known creatives as they discuss navigating the business. Rebecca Sugar (Creator, Steven Universe), Mike Roth (Co-executive prod…
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Rebecca Sugar,
Mike Roth,
Phil Rynda,
Angie Wojak,
Geeking Out on Secret Loves: When Personal Tales Fill the Page
October 05, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A05
The Secret Loves of Geeks is the newest anthology from editor Hope Nicholson about love, sex, and dating with stories from cartoonists and professional geeks wh…
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Ivan Salazar,
Ryan Dunlavey,
JP Larocque,
Jen Vaughn,
Hope Nicholson
FRIDAY
The World of Philip K. Dick – The Man in the High Castle and Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
October 06, 2017, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Amazon Prime Video presents a journey into the works of legendary author and sci-fi visionary, Philip K. Dick. This engaging panel, moderated by Deadline Hollyw…
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Rufus Sewell
Rupert Evans
Jason O'Mara
Eric Overmyer
Ronald D. Moore
Isa Hackett
Michael Dinner
Liam Cunningham
Dan Percival
Storytelling on the Page for Artists & Writers
October 06, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 1A02
Two top comic artists work from the same script to demonstrate how to break down a comic book story. Learn how to both write and draw that page from beginning t…
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Sean Chen
Tim Seeley
Jerry Ordway
Lawrence Hoffman
Julia Wang
Liam Devine
BBC America Presents: Peter Capaldi Spotlight
October 06, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Peter Capaldi, star of BBC AMERICA's Doctor Who, will head the list of top talent set to attend NYCC. Capaldi, the 12th Doctor, is a Spotlight guest and will jo…
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Behind the Scenes: Designing Comics
October 06, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1B03
How do designers make comics covers and interiors look super-awesome? How do lettering, endpapers, half-titles, and type design work? Come to this panel and fin…
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Wendy Chan,
Chad Beckerman,
Andrew Arnold,
Phil Falco,
Abraham Riesman,
Extraordinary Enchantments
October 06, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A24
Epic fantasy's power to engage, move, and inspire is nothing short of … well … epic! Ali T. Kokmen, Barnes & Noble.com waxes enthusiastic with Lisa Maxwell …
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Tamora Pierce,
S.A. Chakraborty,
Lisa Maxwell,
Katherine Arden,
K. Arsenault Rivera,
Skybound Comics: Storytelling and Creators
October 06, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A18
Join Skybound Entertainment's Sean Mackiewicz as he is joined by some of Skybound Comics' top creators and artists working in comics today including Lorenzo Di …
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Sean Mackiewicz,
Daniel Warren Johnson,
Donny Cates,
Lorenzo Di Felici,
Dan Panosian
#BlackComicsMonth: Diversity in Comics
October 06, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A21
#BlackComicsMonth presents its 4th annual Diversity in Comics NYCC panel! We're going to focus on various ways to create your own comics, how to get your work s…
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Cameron Glover,
Shauna Grant,
Vita Ayala,
Zora Gilbert,
Fabian LeLay,
Tee Franklin,
World of Capcom
October 06, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A10
This panel will showcase all of Capcom's upcoming brands and titles. We will feature game information, videos and game features. We will go over our franchises …
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Mike Lunn,
Tristan Corbett,
Brett Elston,
Tim Turi,
Keeping Control of your Comic: Copyrights and Contracts for Creators
October 06, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A05
Creating a comic book is a labor of love but make the wrong move and it can become a legal nightmare! In this business, handshake agreements won't work and misi…
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Thomas Crowell,
Connor Corn,
Sheafe Walker,
David Gallaher,
Xander Bradica,
Pacific Rim Uprising
October 06, 2017, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, The Theater at Madison Square Garden
PACIFIC RIM UPRISING director Steven S. DeKnight will be joined by stars John Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Burn Gorman and Cailee Spaeny—as well as moderator Aaron S…
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Steven S. DeKnight
John Boyega
Scott Eastwood
Burn Gorman
Cailee Spaeny
Aaron Sagers
LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes 2
October 06, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A06
Join the team behind the LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 videogame – including TT Games head of design Arthur Parsons – for an inside look at this all-new, original …
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Hey Arnold!: From Hillwood to the Jungle!
October 06, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Arnold and the gang are back! Fans will rejoice when stars from Nickelodeon's beloved series Hey Arnold! gather in New York. Original show creator Craig Bartlet…
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Lane Toran
Francesca Marie Smith
Anndi McAfee
Olivia Hack
Keely Flaherty
Full Spectrum: Why Color in Comics Matters
October 06, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1B03
One of the most basic traits of a hero, is to fight for humanity and impact the world around them. If the majority of our heroes are all from the same race, her…
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TBD .,
Collider Heroes: NYCC Edition!
October 06, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A24
Join the popular comic book panel series on youtube called Collider Heroes, now in its third year of bringing you all the news about the word of comic book movi…
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Robert Burnett,
Chris Gore,
Amy Dallen,
Jon Schnepp,
David Griffin,
Illustrated Narrative Embraces and Enhances Non-Fiction I
October 06, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A18
The March trilogy has raised awareness of the viability of illustrated narrative as a format for exceptionally effective non-fiction works, and works addressing…
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Iasmin Omar Ata,
Emily Carroll,
Landis Blair,
David Carlson,
Laurie Halse Anderson,
Editors on Editing
October 06, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A02
Talk to actual working editors from major comic book publishers, as they discuss the craft and business of comics publishing. Learn about submissions, professio…
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Joe Rybrandt
Warren Simons,
Mike Dolce
Fred Pierce
Grant Shorter
Karyn DeMarco
Mad About MAD
October 06, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A21
MAD, the country's #1-selling humor magazine (in a field of 1), is dumber than ever! Join MAD Magazine editor John Ficarra and art director Sam Viviano for a ri…
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Create-a-Comic LIVE!
October 06, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Family HQ – 1C04
: Help comics creators Amy Chu (Poison Ivy, Red Sonja, Wonder Woman) and Thom Zahler (My Little Pony, Warning Label, Love & Capes) create a three panel comic in…
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Dragon Ball Super Panel
October 06, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A10
They're back! Get to know Dragon Ball Super voice actors during a special panel and Q&A session. This year, the epic franchise continues with even more power, n…
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Justin Rojas,
Jason Douglas,
Monica Rial,
Sean Schemmel,
Ian Sinclair,
"Crazy" Talk: Mental Health, Pop Culture, and Empowerment
October 06, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A05
Does mental health represent the next wave of diversity in comics, or is that just "crazy" talk? Psychiatrists Praveen Kambam, M.D., (Broadcast Thought), Jennif…
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Praveen Kambam,
Jeff Trexler,
Christy Duan,
Jennifer Yen,
BBC America Presents Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
October 06, 2017, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Join stars Samuel Barnett (Dirk Gently), Elijah Wood (Todd), Hannah Marks (Amanda), Jade Eshete(Farah), Mpho Koaho (Ken), Fiona Dourif (Bart) and creator Max La…
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Samuel Barnett
Elijah Wood
Hannah Marks
Jade Eshete
Mpho Koaho
Max Landis
Creator Connection: First Connections
October 06, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A02
Meet your next creative partner in this fun, interactive networking session. Many new comic titles and careers have been launched through this panel. Bring busi…
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Danielle Scalera
Nicole Scalera
Matt Balogh
Dominic Sparano
Steven Petrivelli
Nelson DeCastro
The Real True Origins of ComiXology
October 06, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1B03
Every hero has an origin story " the defining moment where they thrust themselves to greatness¦and so too does comiXology! Join Co-founders David Steinberger an…
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John D. Roberts,
Tia Vasiliou,
David Steinberger,
Matt Kolowski,
The End of the World and Questionable Futures
October 06, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A24
The best science fiction novels pull from current events and make readers question Could this terrifying, alternate reality come true? With the resurgence of mo…
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Petra Mayer,
C. Robert Cargill,
Lauren Oliver,
D. Nolan Clark,
Paolo Bacigalupi,
Scott Reintgen,
We Need Diverse Books Presents: Spring Awakening – Diversity in Coming-of-Age Comics & Graphic Novels
October 06, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A18
Cartoonists discuss diversity in coming-of-age stories. How do these artists tap into the voices of young protagonists? What compelled them to tell stories that…
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Ngozi Ukazu,
Gina Gagliano,
Jorge Aguirre,
Nidhi Chanani,
Molly Ostertag,
MARVEL: House of Ideas
October 06, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A10
Join Marvel's Agent M, Ryan Penagos, and friends for an ever-thrilling, secret-spilling, straight-chilling panel extravaganza! Participate in live segments for …
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Smosh Games Returns to NYCC!
October 06, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A21
With over 7 Million subscribers, Smosh Games is one of the largest comedy/gaming channels on YouTube, and they're coming to New York Comic Con for the first tim…
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Damien Haas
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Matt Raub
Why Will Eisner Still Matters at 100
October 06, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A05
Born in 1917, Will Eisner not only recognized the potential of comics at an early age, but also worked his whole life to help achieve that potential. But can Ei…
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Christopher Couch,
Dennis O'Neil,
Michael Uslan,
Danny Fingeroth,
Denis Kitchen,
Paul Levitz,
Rooster Teeth's RWBY
October 06, 2017, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Rooster Teeth's global hit western anime series RWBY returns to New York Comic Con, and the cast and crew are here with an exclusive sneak peek at Volume 5. Joi…
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Lindsay Jones
Barbara Dunkelman
Kerry Shawcross
Gray G. Haddock
Miles Luna
Science Comics: Live Drawing!
October 06, 2017, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Family HQ – 1C04
How does science work? Come find out in comics form as these great authors draw science unfolding before your eyes.
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Molly Brooks,
Joe Flood,
John Patrick Green,
Kodansha Comics Presents Celebrate Fairy Tail: Live-Sketch and Q&A with Hiro Mashima
October 06, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Here's a chance to glimpse in person the creative process behind an iconic manga property. Hiro Mashima, creator of one of the all-time global manga bestsellers…
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Marvel Legacy: Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends
October 06, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A24
Bring the whole spider-family by to the most Amazing panel of all! Join Executive Editor Nick Lowe, Will Sliney (Ben Reilly: The Scarlet Spider), Dan Slott (Ama…
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Chip Zdarsky,
Nick Lowe
Will Sliney
Dan Slott
Robbie Thompson
DC Metal/DC New Age of Heroes
October 06, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A06
The team behind DARK NIGHTS: METAL, Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, are here to talk about comic's hottest event! They are joined by DC NEW AGE OF HEROES contri…
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Scott Snyder
Greg Capullo
Steve Orlando
Justin Jordan,
Crossing the Streams: Mashing Up Genres in Genre Fiction
October 06, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1B03
Zombie westerns? Haunted houses in space? Cyberpunk meets high fantasy? What about Swords and sorcery meet superheroes? Mixing genres can be delightful or disas…
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Margueritte Bennett,
Ted Naifeh,
Kate Leth,
David Pepose,
Amy Chu,
How Do I Put This On A Resume?
October 06, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A18
Stories demand extraordinary protagonists with very specialized skill sets – but how useful are those skills (in whatever 'verse) once the conflict is resolved?
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Julie Dao,
Rhonda Belleza,
Sasha Alsberg,
F.C. Yee,
Lindsay Cummings,
tbs presents Olan Rogers' Final Space
October 06, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
A new animated original coming to tbs, FINAL SPACE is a comedic epic sci-fi space opera surrounding a spaceman named Gary who is working off a prison sentence a…
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Banpresto: World Figure Colosseum
October 06, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 1A21
BANPRESTO is bringing the popular anime series Dragon Ball and One Piece to the top hobby figure sculptors from around the world! Experience top-quality figures…
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Karen Wei,
Norihiko Sakata,
Vampy Bit Me,
Christoper Sabat,
Mike McNamara,
Yuichi Kamura,
Women in Comics: Celebrating Over 100 Years
October 06, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 1A05
From Nell Brinkley in the early part of this century to the many women of today, comic scholars Karen Green (Columbia University Curator for Comics & Cartoons),…
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Amy Chu,
Janice Chiang,
Dr. Sheena Howard,
Karen Green,
Alison Sampson,
Creating Comics with Kids!
October 06, 2017, 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM, Family HQ – 1C03
Kids say and think the darndest things and we plan to unleash them! Come hear their ideas and watch them come to life. Audience kids will help guide our panel o…
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TBD .,
Jennifer Holm,
Talia Hurwich,
Nathan Hale,
Matthew Holm,
Judd Winick,
Valiant Presents: Harbinger Wars 2
October 06, 2017, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM, 1A02
HARBINGER WARS 2, the top-secret Valiant event of 2018, is just around the corner…and, when it arrives, it will shatter the Valiant Universe as we once knew i…
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Warren Simons,
Rafer Roberts,
Eric Heisserer,
Dinesh Shamdasani,
Hunter Gorinson,
AMC's Fear the Walking Dead
October 06, 2017, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, The Theater at Madison Square Garden
The cast and producers will discuss where the series left off in the mid-season finale and what to look forward to when it returns September 10 9/8c. Join the …
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Lucasfilm Publishing Presents: Tales from a Galaxy, Far, Far Away!
October 06, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A24
Get ready, Jedi! Lucasfilm Publishing presents a roundtable of notable Star Wars writing talent to discuss their upcoming works including: Delilah Dawson, John …
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Delilah Dawson
John Jackson Miller
Timothy Zahn
Claudia Gray
Benjamin Acker
Cavan Scott
Michael Siglain
The Vertical Challenge – Hit Western Creators on LINE Webtoon
October 06, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1B03
The vertical Webtoon format dominates in Asia and has been making increasing headway in the U.S. for the past 3 years. As more creators are launching creator-ow…
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Fabian Nicieza,
Katie Cook,
Tom Akel,
Doug Pietre,
Sanford Greene,
Colleen Doran,
Lumberjanes: The Hardcore Lady Type Panel
October 06, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A18
BOOM! Studios' Lumberjanes is one of the biggest success stories in comics – and their biggest adventures yet are coming in 2018! Join co-creator Brooklyn Allen…
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Brooklyn Allen,
Gabby Rivera,
Erica Finkel,
Whitney Leopard,
Mariko Tamaki,
VIZ Media Presents: The Legend of Zelda Manga Creators – Akira Himekawa
October 06, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A06
Join us in welcoming the creators behind the hit The Legend of Zelda manga, Akira Himekawa, as they make their first professional appearance on the East Coast a…
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Urian Brown,
Mike Montesa,
Akira Himekawa,
SYFY Wire Fangrrls Presents: Badass Women of Sci-Fi
October 06, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A10
The future is female – and it's already here. Over the last few decades, science fiction has featured an increasingly diverse slate of women in a variety of rol…
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Exclusive NYCC First Look: Gotham By Gaslight
October 06, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment continues its annual gift to New York Comic Con fans with a "first look" presentation of the next DC Universe Original Movie – B…
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Jay & Miles X-Plain the X-Men, Live!
October 06, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A05
Confounded by clones? Terrified by time travel? X-Perts Jay Edidin and Miles Stokes make their east-coast debut–along with a panel of guests–in a live episode…
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ABC's Once Upon a Time
October 06, 2017, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
After six seasons, the residents of the enchanted forest enter Season 7 facing their greatest challenge yet as the Evil Queen, Captain Hook and Rumplestiltskin …
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Edward Kitsis
Adam Horowitz
Lana Parrilla
Writing God(s): The Creation of Modern Mythologies and Post-Modern Theologies in Comics
October 06, 2017, 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, 1A02
Superheroes are Gods.We read stories of their glory and revel. We bear witness to their losses and mourn. We viciously defend the sanctity of their character ag…
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Christopher Robichaud,
Simon Spurrier,
Hussein Rashid,
Jason Aaron,
Speak: The Graphic Novel – Laurie Halse Anderson & Emily Carroll
October 06, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1B03
Laurie Halse Anderson is the bestselling author of books for young readers, including the modern classic, Speak, which has received extensive praise and awards …
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Jen Doll,
Emily Carroll,
Laurie Halse Anderson,
Classic SF Manga Featuring Akira 35th Anniversary Edition, Ghost in the Shell, & Battle Angel Alita
October 06, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A24
The holy trinity of cyberpunk manga are all back and better than ever, from Kodansha Comics. Be the first ever to see the Akira 35th Anniversary Edition Box Set…
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Alejandro Arbona,
Ben Applegate,
Ajani Oloye,
Deleted Scenes
October 06, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A18
Editing a book is no easy feat, especially for the person who wrote that book. Authors Katherine Arden (The Bear and the Nightingale), Peter V. Brett (The Demon…
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Sylvain Neuvel,
Katherine Arden,
Tricia Narwani,
Peter V. Brett,
Rob Reid,
Shut Eye Season Two
October 06, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A10
Join Showrunner/Executive Producer John Shiban (Breaking Bad, The X Files) and cast including Jeffrey Donovan, KaDee Strickland, Isabella Rosselinni, David Zaya…
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John Shiban
Jeffrey Donovan
KaDee Strickland
Isabella Rosselinni
David Zayas
Angus Sampson
Susan Misner
Geeks of Color, 5th Edition: Getting in the Door
October 06, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A05
Geeks of Color is the premiere NYCC panel on diverse career-building in comics, book publishing, gaming, animation, and film/TV. Learn the business from award-w…
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Diana Pho,
Shawn Alexander Allen,
Ethan Young,
Michael HaspilDr. Tony Medina,
Cerece Rennie Murphy,
IDW:PDX – FULL BLEED!
October 06, 2017, 5:45 PM – 6:45 PM, 1A02
You've heard the rumors about the new IDW office in Portland… Here's your first chance to get the full scoop on IDW:PDX, and their maiden publication, FULL BL…
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The Orville
October 06, 2017, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Join Emmy Award-winning executive producer Seth MacFarlane along with Adrianne Palicki and executive producers David A. Goodman and Brannon Braga for an extende…
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Seth MacFarlane
Adrianne Palicki
David A. Goodman
Brannon Braga
DC Doomsday Clock
October 06, 2017, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Superstar writer and DC President & Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns returns to New York for an in-depth discussion on the must-read series coming this fall—…
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Marvel Legacy: X-Men
October 06, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1A24
Welcome to the X-Men panel…hope you survive the experience! The X-Men have been catapulted back to the forefront of the Marvel Universe, and there's still more …
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Axel Alonso
Ed Brisson
Charles Soule,
Matthew Rosenberg
Sexy Cosplay! Celebrating and Empowering Sexy Costumes and Creating Safe Spaces
October 06, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1B03
One of the images that usually pops up when people think of cosplay is scantily clad women doing sexy cosplay. Public perception of these risqué outfits can dim…
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Tony Ray,
Juniper Jackson,
Starust Megu,
Patrick J. Diamond,
Jarvis White,
MicroKitty Cosplay,
Queer Pop Culture Presented by New York TimesOUT
October 06, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1A18
The New York Times' LGBTQ and Allies Affinity Network, TimesOUT, presents it's 6th annual LGBTQ Comic Book Panel, this year focusing on the women who have creat…
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Anthony Grillo,
Pearl Love,
Jude Biersdorfer,
Heather Hogan,
James Reese,
David Barclay Moore,
Baltimore Russell,
Hulu and Seth Rogen's Future Man
October 06, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A10
World premiere screening of Hulu's upcoming outrageous and visually bold action comedy, Future Man, about a janitor by day/gamer by night who is recruited by my…
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Josh Hutcherson
Eliza Coupe
Derek Wilson
Haley Joel Osment
Kyle Hunter
Ariel Shaffir
Ben Karlin
Image Comics: The Future of Genre
October 06, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A21
What kind of comics are you into? Are you a horror fiend? A crime fan? On the hook for sci-fi? Comics are perfectly suited to tell all types of stories. Come li…
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Amy Reeder,
david brothers,
Charles Soule,
Wes Craig,
Donny Cates,
Anime for Feminists
October 06, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A05
We love anime, but often times problematic tropes, fan service, and questionable storylines get our feminist senses a-tingling. What happens when a series we lo…
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Jenny McKeon,
Marissa Lieberman,
Valerie Acklin,
Nola Thacker,
Lisa Zuena,
Jessikah Chautin,
Family Guy
October 06, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
A New York Comic Con first! Join your favorite animated family, "The Griffins," for a very special Friday evening experience at The Hammerstein Ballroom. Seth…
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Seth MacFarlane
Alex Borstein
Seth Green
Mike Henry
Rich Appel
Alec Sulkin
SuperheroIRL! End Bullying
October 06, 2017, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM, 1A02
Captain America knocked out Hitler — and we are SuperheroIRL, knocking out bullying, racism, misogyny, LGBTQIA-bullying & cyberbullying! Join celebs TBA & expe…
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Christian Picciolini,
TBD .,
Cinde Monsam,
Dr. Janina Scarlet,
Chase Masterson,
Hulu and Marvel Television Present Marvel's Runaways
October 06, 2017, 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Marvel's Runaways makes a fresh landing in New York as Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television, joins the stellar cast and executive producers Josh Schwartz and St…
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Josh Schwartz
Stephanie Savage
Jeph Loeb
Heroes of Diversity
October 06, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1B03
Public Pop Culture figures from minority groups who overcame adversity, disability, and or prejudice to find success in their chosen fields.
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Artists Who Write: The Art and Craft of Comics
October 06, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1A24
Whether it's a murder mystery, a superhero adventure, or a new take on history, creators put a lot of thought into the sequential art that drives stories told i…
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Dustin Nelson,
Dave Gibbons,
Frank Miller,
Joelle Jones,
Kristen Gudsnuk,
Comicstorian and ComicsExplained LIVE
October 06, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1A18
Join Comicstorian and Comicsexplained as they try to stump each other on Comic Book and Movie Knowledge and you as well. Followed swiftly by a Q and A period wh…
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Comicsexplained .
Comicstorian .
Diamond Select Toys: The Best of All Worlds!
October 06, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A05
With over 30 pop-culture properties in their arsenal, DST is putting out some of the most exciting collectibles on the market today. From Kingdom Hearts to Just…
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Zach Oat,
Chuck Terceira
Eli Livingston
Jean St. Jean
CollegeHumor Presents: Um Actually LIVE
October 06, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A21
Join the folks from CollegeHumor for a very special New York Comic-Con edition of Um, Actually: LIVE, the game show where nerdy comedians get the chance to prov…
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Cyanide & Happiness Waste Your Time
October 06, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A10
Cyanide & Happiness, known for their robust jawlines and powerful musk, are back to screen some exclusive animated shorts, answer your burning questions, and po…
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Rob DenBleyker,
Rob DenBleyker,
The Future of Comics in New Realities
October 06, 2017, 8:15 PM – 9:15 PM, 1A02
Creative minds from comics, entertainment, and technology join this discussion on the future ofcomics in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality. T…
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Marcie Jastrow,
Ben Wolstenholme,
Matt Hooper,
Andy Lanning,
Dave Gibbons,
Ted Schilowitz,
SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL Season 3 Eps. 27 & 28 (Dub Premiere)
October 06, 2017, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 1A24
Based on the legendary manga by Naoko Takuechi, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL retells the story of Sailor Moon and her fellow Sailor Guardians as they protect planet Eart…
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TBD .,
Wet Hot American Summer: Fantasy Camp RPG
October 06, 2017, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 1A18
NYCC will take you higher and higher with an exhibition game of Fantasy Camp, the official Wet Hot American Summer role playing game. Based on the cult comedy f…
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Katie Hartman,
Branson Reese,
Myq Kaplan,
Wanjiko Eke,
Asterios Kokkinos,
SATURDAY
The Tick
October 07, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A06
Get ready, Citizens! The Tick has arrived at New York Comic Con. In a world where heroes of the super variety have been real for decades, and a menacing super v…
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Ben Edlund
Peter Serafinowicz
Griffin Newman
Jackie Earle Haley
Valorie Curry
Brendan Hines
Yara Martinez
Scott Speiser
Michael Cerveris
DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, a Netflix Original Series
October 07, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
With Shiro back at the Castleship, Keith makes a choice that causes a rift between him and Team Voltron. As Allura and team focus on building the Voltron Coalit…
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Joaquim Dos Santos
Lauren Montgomery
AJ LoCascio
Josh Keaton
Kodansha Comics Presents Celebrate Fairy Tail: A Chat with Hiro Mashima
October 07, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
With Fairy Tail, one of the most popular manga properties in the world, nearing the end of its historic run, it's the perfect time to celebrate and reflect in p…
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Harvey Kurtzman's Marley's Ghost Behind the Scenes
October 07, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1B03
Come celebrate the legacy of the legendary Harvey Kurtzman (MAD Magazine) and get a sneak peek inside the comiXology Originals title Marley's Ghost – a posthumo…
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Denis Kitchen,
John Lind
Josh O'Neill,
Gideon Kendall
Shannon Wheeler
Nellie Kurtzman
Calvin Reid
Chip Mosher
Advanced Cosplay Q&A
October 07, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A24
The Cosplay And Photography Expo presents experts in cosplay, including last year's NYCC champion. They will field the toughest questions cosplayers can throw a…
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Lucky Grim Creative,
Rodney Brown,
BelleChere .,
Xuphious .,
Lodiam Cosplay,
Illustrated Narrative Embraces and Enhances Non-Fiction II
October 07, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A18
The March trilogy has raised awareness of the viability of illustrated narrative as a format for exceptionally effective non-fiction works. So much so that ther…
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Petra Mayer,
Abby Howard,
Maggie Thrash,
Adam J. Kurtz,
Jonathan Hennessey,
Hope Nicholson,
Dynamite Presents 45 Years of Seeing Red: Celebrate Red Sonja's History and Her Battle for Female Empowerment in Comics
October 07, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A02
Robert E. Howard's She-Devil with a Sword, the classic sorcery heroine Red Sonja, made her comic book debut in 1973'2 Conan the Barbarian #23 by Roy Thomas and …
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Gail Simone,
Amy Chu,
Larry Hama,
Louise Simonson,
Janice Chaing,
Janie Mackenzie,
Marvel Legacy: Avengers
October 07, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A21
Earth's Mightiest Fans, Assemble! At this marvelous panel, be the first to hear the latest news about the Avengers, as well as their allies and enemies! A super…
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Tom Brevoort
Michele Bandini
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Al Ewing
Nick Spencer
Margaret Stohl
Ninjak Vs The Valiant Universe – Screening & Cast Q&A
October 07, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A10
Valiant Entertainment, the most acclaimed publisher in comics today, and Bat in the Sun Productions, the team behind the YouTube sensation Super Power Beat Down…
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Aaron Schoenke,
Sean Schoenke,
Hunter Gorinson,
Josh Johns
Dinesh Shamdasani,
REPRESENT: The Rise of Characters of Color in Sci-Fi Film and TV
October 07, 2017, 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM, 1A05
This panel will explore the growing number of strong, memorable characters who happen to be people of color in the world of sci-fi entertainment media.Diversity…
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Celia Peters,
Rick Worthy,
Gabby Rivera,
Jeff Barnaby,
Ytasha Womack,
M. Asli Dukan,
Jennifer Phang,
Vertigo/DC's Young Animal
October 07, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A24
Comics For Dangerous Humans and comics' most innovative imprint are here to melt our brains at NYCC! Come witness the next stage in the (r)evolution of Vertigo…
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Joshua WIliamson
Riley Rossmo
Si Spurrier,
Magdalene Visaggio
Tim Seeley
An Introduction to Berger Books
October 07, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1B03
Strange realities, true fictions, dark secrets, and monsters of a different kind. And that's just for starters. Join Karen Berger (founding Vertigo editor), A…
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Karen Berger,
Ann Nocenti,
Dave Gibbons,
Joel Rose,
Richard Bruning,
Anthony Bourdain
Making Ships Set Sail: Fandom & Relationships
October 07, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A18
Fandoms are EVERYTHING to us; they're a space for fans to explore the fictional worlds they wish they could visit, and for them to fall even further in love wit…
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Christina Henry,
Cecil Castellucci,
Tessa Bailey,
Delilah S. Dawson,
Jon Scieszka,
Oni Press: 20th Anniversary
October 07, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A02
Oni Press is counting down to its 20th Anniversary celebration happening throughout 2018! Join Publisher James Lucas Jones and a panel of creators for insights …
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Ted Naifeh,
James Lucas Jones,
Ananth Hirsh,
Yuko Ota,
Sarah Graley,
Yehudi Mercado,
Sons of Anarchy with Ryan Hurst and Theo Rossi
October 07, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A10
Stars Ryan Hurst (Opie Winston) and Theo Rossi (Juice Ortiz) join forces at New York Comic Con to discuss their time spent on the award-winning drama Sons of An…
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STARZ Original Series Ash vs Evil Dead
October 07, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Bruce Campbell (executive producer/Ash), Ray Santiago (Pablo), Dana DeLorenzo (Dana), and Arielle Carver-O'Neill (Brandy) discuss the hit series, preview what's…
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Bruce Campbell
Ray Santiago
Arielle Carver-O'Neill
Dana DeLorenzo
Intro to Spells for Young Witches and Wizards
October 07, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, Family HQ – 1C04
Our magic instructors will teach introductory lessons in spells to prepare students before they get their magic school letters or to help improve their marks at…
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Ana Gondring,
Jennifer Drucker,
Jonathon Rosenthal,
Christine Evans,
Cheryl Nelson,
Clay Dockery,
Headlocked: Wrestling and Comics Collide!
October 07, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A21
Discover the groundbreaking comic that's taken the wrestling world by storm! Headlocked is out to change the way you look at wrestling by using actual wrestlers…
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Mike Johnson,
Michael Kingston,
Jill Thompson,
Jerry Lawler,
Ed McGuiness,
Surviving as Womyn and Non-Binary People of Colour With Mental Illness in Cosplay
October 07, 2017, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, 1A05
Being a person of color in the cosplay community has its challenges for many, especially already marginalized groups dealing with mental illness. We discuss the…
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Harley LoveGood,
The Goddess,
Queerly Femmetastic Cosplay,
Cleopatra From the Bronx,
Melicious Cosplay,
An Hour with Adam Savage
October 07, 2017, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Since MythBusters ceased filming two years ago, Adam Savage has been quite busy. He's logged almost 175,000 flight miles and visited and filmed on the sets of m…
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DC Spotlight on Batman
October 07, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A06
The family of Batman comics couldn't be any hotter! Join the best talent behind your favorite Dark Knight tales for an exclusive look at what's in store for the…
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Scott Snyder
James Tynion IV
Sean Gordon Murphy
Cully Hamner
Tom King
Tony Patrick
Let's Not Make This Weird: A Friendship Workshop
October 07, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1B03
Feeling awkward and lonesome? Or maybe you just want to meet some new people! Let's make some frickin' friends. Join Jenn and Trin (Cards Against Humanity, Frie…
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Trin Garritano,
Jenn Bane,
Spike Trotman,
Sam Maggs,
Maya Coleman,
Is it Dark in Here or is it Just My Book?
October 07, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A24
Humor has no place in dark fiction, right? WRONG. Writing can be dark, gruesome, and weird, and produce something completely unpredictable and startlingly humor…
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Libba Bray,
Grady Hendrix,
Danielle Vega,
Joe Hill,
M.T. Anderson,
Black Heroes Matter
October 07, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A18
The need to champion Black culture remains as relevant as it was last year, when Black Heroes Matter, a movement for Independent Black Comics, was born. Come to…
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Carl Varnado,
David Walker,
Ryan Benjamin,
Brother Uraeus,
Faith Cheltenham,
Comics for Causes: Planned Parenthood & ComicMix
October 07, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A02
Activism in comics has been a growing trend over the past few years and the current political climate has created an immense need to champion causes. With that …
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Molly Jackson,
Martha Thomases,
Rachel Pollack,
Tee Franklin,
Sheilah VIllari,
Joe Corallo,
The Comic Book Elements of Avatar and Korra
October 07, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A21
Dark Horse and Nickelodeon are excited to treat fans to a panel worthy of Aang himself! Join the creative team behind The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars and other s…
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TBD .,
The Official Weekly Shonen Jump Panel
October 07, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A10
Hang out with the English language editors of the world's most popular manga! We've got exciting news about the LATEST developments on new series, all-time fan …
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Andy Nakatani,
Hisashi Sasaki,
Urian Brown,
TBD .,
Unholy Children's Book Massacre II: Army of Dorkness
October 07, 2017, 1:45 PM – 2:45 PM, 1A05
It's baaaaaack! Time for another round of spooky stories, and there's nothing scarier than having… your childhood ruined! Gather around the campfire (a HAUNTE…
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Branson Reese,
Geoffrey Golden,
Frank Conniff,
Amanda Meadows,
Zachary Auburn,
Asterios Kokkinos,
SYFY Panel Block: Happy! & The Magicians
October 07, 2017, 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
HAPPY! 2:00PM – 3:30PM Get in on the exclusive first-ever screening of Happy!, based on the New York Times bestselling graphic novel from Grant Morrison and Dar…
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Christopher Meloni
Grant Morrison
Brian Taylor
Patrick MacManus
TBD .,
Marvel Television Presents: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
October 07, 2017, 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM, The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Join Jeph Loeb, Head of Marvel Television, in celebrating Season Five of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., with the entire cast and executive producers as they c…
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Comics: Feeding Your Kid's Inner Mad Scientist with Creatures, Blueprints, and Brews to Make Their Minds Curdle!!!
October 07, 2017, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Family HQ – 1C04
Kids' comics breaking the science barrier! From a day in pond-scum school to the jaws of great whites and monsters of the deep, to robots and space travel, to l…
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Jacob Chabot,
Jennifer Holm,
Talia Hurwich,
Joe Flood,
Meryl Jaffe,
Matthew Holm,
Twisted Toonz
October 07, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Twisted Toonz makes its long overdue debut at New York Comic Con! You do NOT want to miss this famous live script reading of a movie you know read in a hysteric…
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Troy Baker,
Jess Harnell,
Jim Cummings,
Tress MacNeille,
Nolan North,
Rob Paulsen,
Telling Stories with Patrick Rothfuss, Jonathan Coulton & Friends
October 07, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A10
Bestselling author Patrick Rothfuss, singer-songwriter Jonathan Coulton, comedy/music duo Paul and Storm and special guests discuss their strategies for storyte…
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Jonathan Coulton,
Storm DiCostanzo,
Paul Sabourin,
Patrick Rothfuss,
Maureen Johnson
The Official HERO HAIR Cosplay Wig Panel
October 07, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1B03
A 60 minute, INTERACTIVE, Keynote presentation, close-up wig display and Q&A panel, devoted to the professional CUSTOM cosplay wig, conducted by the entertainme…
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Scarlett Jaye,
Victoria Vasquez Ikerd-Schreiter,
Travis Cowsill,
Dan Hiesey,
Erin Kennedy Lunsford,
Cate Broomhead,
It Devours! The Writers of Welcome to Night Vale Discuss Science, Faith, Romance, and the Toothy Power of The Smiling God
October 07, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A24
NYCC welcomes Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, creators of the wildly popular Welcome to Night Vale podcast, to discuss their page-turning new novel It Devours! …
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Archie Comics: Riverdale Revealed
October 07, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A18
Just in time for the new THE ARCHIES and JUGHEAD: THE HUNGER comic launches and the debut of Riverdale Season 2, this panel has it all! Get exclusive news on up…
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Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa,
Dan Parent,
Mike Pellerito,
Jamie Rotante,
Alex Segura,
Jon Goldwater,
The Future is LGBTQ
October 07, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A02
BOOM! Studios & GLAAD are proud to assemble a diverse group of talent from the world of entertainment including Gabby Rivera (Marvel's America), Steve Orlando (…
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Brooklyn Allen,
Megan Townsend,
Gabby Rivera,
Shadi Petosky,
Abe Riesman,
Steve Orlando
James Tynion IV
Mariko Tamaki,
The Business of Geek Fashion
October 07, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 1A21
Are you curious about how the latest Star Trek fashion line was made or how companies decide which licenses to work with? This panel will offer an inside look a…
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Ed Labay,
Ashley Eckstein,
Allison Cimino,
Lisa Granshaw,
Jaimie Cordero,
Titmouse, Inc. – We Make Cartoons!
October 07, 2017, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 1A05
Meet with one of the largest 2D animation studios in America. Talk with directors, creators, producers, and animators. There will be discussions about what show…
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Chris Prynoski,
Christy Karacas,
Kayla Reid,
Mike Carlo,
Brian Muelhaupt,
Ben Kalina,
Creation Station: Cartooning Workshop
October 07, 2017, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Family HQ – 1C04
Our focus is to introduce young artists to cartooning through their own original drawings. We will teach basic anatomy and cartoon layouts. We will work with yo…
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Star Trek: Discovery
October 07, 2017, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM, The Theater at Madison Square Garden
This fall on CBS All Access, Star Trek: Discovery follows the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, while learning t…
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Celebrating 100 Years of Jack Kirby: The King's New York
October 07, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A02
Throughout 50+ years of Marvel Comics, one of the most important characters to grace its pages has been the city of New York itself. Someone who realized this, …
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PW Presents: The European Comics Invasion
October 07, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1B03
It's our annual look at the European cartoonists scene – and with more and more European comics finding a US audience the time has never been better.This year w…
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Fabrice Nury,
TBD .,
Zep .,
Heidi MacDonald,
Image Comics: The Future of Fantasy
October 07, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A24
Fantasy has long been a genre where we discuss our deepest fears, express our quietest hopes, or even just enjoy a rollicking story of swords and magic. Justin …
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david brothers,
Meredith Finch,
W Maxwell Prince,
Sebastian Girner,
Justin Jordan,
Pierce Brown Spotlight
October 07, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A18
Pierce Brown discusses his #1 New York Times bestselling Red Rising series, including the upcoming book Iron Gold, with Del Rey editorial director Tricia Narwan…
Speaker
Universal Television's New NBC Series Reverie Pilot Screening and Panel
October 07, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A10
"Reverie" is a grounded new thriller that follows Mara Kint (Sarah Shahi), a former hostage negotiator and expert on human behavior who is now a college profess…
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Psych Reunion and Movie Sneak Peek
October 07, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Hey Psych-Os! It's been three years since the Psych series finale left fans begging for more. Well guess what… the wait is almost over. Join Psych cast members …
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James Roday
Kirsten Nelson
Corbin Bernsen
Maggie Lawson
Chris Henze
Steve Franks
Collider Movie Talk
October 07, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A21
The cast & crew of the hit daily online program Movie Talk will be live in New York City to discuss all the latest breaking news in the world of cinematic intri…
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Jon Schnepp,
Ken Napzok,
Mark Ellis,
Clarke Wolfe,
David Griffin,
Mark Reilly,
Women of Color Break Out the Books: Professionals in the Biz
October 07, 2017, 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM, 1A05
The face of publishing is changing, with professional women of color being more of a force than ever. But what is it really like working in publishing? A fresh …
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Diana Pho,
Jes NegrónEbony LaDelle,
Regina Flath,
K. Rivera Arsenault,
Archer: Danger Island – Screening and Q&A
October 07, 2017, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Archer is FXX's Emmy® Award-winning, animated, half-hour comedy, known for rebooting itself year after year. The upcoming ninth season centers on the semi-funct…
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H. Jon Benjamin
Aisha Tyler
Jessica Walter
Chris Parnell
Amber Nash
Lucky Yates
Adam Reed
Casey Willis
Matt Thompson
DC Master Class
October 07, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A24
The DC MASTER CLASS is in session! Comics' elite, cream-of-the-crop artists Tony Daniel, Andy Kubert, Jim Lee, Frank Miller, John Romita Jr and surprise guests…
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Andy Kubert
Jim Lee
Frank Miller,
John Romita, Jr.
Netflix Presents Marvel's The Punisher
October 07, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Join Jon Bernthal and the cast of Netflix's hotly-anticipated original series, Marvel's The Punisher, for a must-see panel and exclusive first look at the upcom…
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Jeph Loeb
Steve Lightfoot
Jim Chory
The Romance Revolution
October 07, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1B03
When it comes to comics, for the past 30+ years the theme has been Romance IS DEAD, but over the past few years digital comics have lead a new renaissance of ro…
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QuimcheeVivian Lin,
Thom Zahler,
Tom Akel,
Kaitlyn Narvaza,
Monica Gallagher,
The New Classics of SF/F
October 07, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A18
Ann Leckie and N.K. Jemisin are two of the most acclaimed authors of science fiction and fantasy currently working, both having set records with their Hugo Awar…
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How (and Why) To Create Disabled Characters
October 07, 2017, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM, 1A02
Disability is a superpower. Think of Professor X and his wheelchair. Daredevil without sight. Disability gives characters an advantage, because they interact wi…
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Patrick Cokley,
and Mike Mort,
Rebecca Cokley,
Diana Theobald,
Day Al-Mohamed,
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan
October 07, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A06
Amazon Prime Video invites you to this can't-miss panel for one of the most anticipated series of 2018, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan. Join Showrunner and Executive Pr…
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Carlton Cuse
John Krasinski
Wendell Pierce
Abbie Cornish
Mythbusters LIVE
October 07, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A21
Join Brian Louden and Jon Lung, the newly crowned MYTHBUSTERS, for the first time at NYCC! They will unveil exclusive clips and share behind-the-scenes stories …
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Brian Louden,
Rhett Allain,
Jon Lung,
Rob Hammersley,
John Luscombe,
Wyatt Channell,
Crunchyroll Industry Panel
October 07, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A10
Hear about all the latest and greatest anime & manga coming out of Crunchyroll straight from the source. Prizes given out during panel and a special gift for al…
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William Shakespeare's Star Wars: The Force Doth Awaken Live!
October 07, 2017, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM, 1A05
Experience The Force Awakens as a Shakespeare play, complete with Elizabethan verse, Shakespearian monologues, and theatrical stage directions! Star Wars™ narra…
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Marc Thompson,
Jonathan Davis,
Sean Kenin,
Jessica Almasy,
NYCC Charity Art Auction
October 07, 2017, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM, 1A18
You Can Make A Difference! Please join us Saturday, October 7 for the Sixth Annual NYCC Charity Art Auction to benefit the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital…
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Let's Talk About Our Problematic Faves: Marginalized Fans & the Media
October 07, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1B03
Queer & POC industry insiders on critiquing the media they love (or don't). Where does the convo go when identities intersect? We tackle hard questions on white…
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Diana Pho,
Shoshana Kessock,
Karuna Riazi,
Mark Oshiro,
Lara Elena Donnelly,
Terence Taylor,
Judge Dredd: Supercop or Satire?
October 07, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1A24
He's the hardline cop bringing justice to the mean futuristic streets of Mega-City One but is Judge Dredd a hero or a villain? Is he a law enforcement role-mode…
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Rosie Knight,
Kelly Kanayama,
Rob Williams,
Alex de Campi,
Ulises Farinas,
IDW Publishing: Stars of 2018
October 07, 2017, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, 1A02
What does IDW have planned for 2018 and beyond? Here's your first chance to find out! Join IDW CCO Chris Ryall, Group Editor Sarah Gaydos, and Editor Joe Hughes…
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Sarah gaydos,
Joe Hughes,
Chris Ryall,
Hip-Hop & Comics: Cultures Combining
October 07, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A21
Hip-Hop and comics specialize in creating new worlds of imagination from existing elements, and share many influences and inspirations " rappers and graffiti ar…
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Patrick Reed,
TBD .,
Draw your Imagination with Kim Jung Gi
October 07, 2017, 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM, 1A02
Take this amazing chance to learn how to draw your imagination on white paper with a black pen. You will realize that you do not need fancy equipment to draw yo…
Speaker
Jung Gi Kim,
Translator: Han Soo Kim,
AMC's The Walking Dead
October 07, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, The Theater at Madison Square Garden
Join 'The Walking Dead' cast and executive producers for a panel where they will discuss the season 7 finale and share a sneak peek into season 8, premiering Oc…
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The Invisible Latinx
October 07, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1B03
Latinx representation has gained growing mainstream attention with the increased popularity of America Chavez and Lin-Manuel Miranda. TV, comics, and film have …
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Anthony Otero,
Reign .,
Desiree Rodriguez,
Alexis Sanchez,
Leo Faierman,
Catrina Dennis,
Gabby Rivera,
Doctor Who and Torchwood Comics
October 07, 2017, 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM, 1A24
An unmissable comic book panel packed with exclusive reveals, never-before-seen art previews and special announcements! Get your fix of all things Whovian from …
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george mann,
rachael stott,
alice x zhang,
andrew james,
paul cornell,
cavan scott,
Netflix Presents Black Mirror
October 07, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A06
Netflix presents a conversation with the brilliant minds behind Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones. Join these creative forces for a deep dive and …
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NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay Presented by Singer
October 07, 2017, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
The NYCC Eastern Championships of Cosplay returns Saturday, October 7, 2017 to the Big Apple as the largest and most prestigious costume contest on the East Coa…
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Funimation Peep Show [18+]
October 07, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A21
Guaranteed to be a good time that's oh so NSFW. Join host Cookie Stratford for some jiggly clips and trailers from some of the hottest Funimation titles. Don't …
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Sea of Thieves: A New Kind of Multiplayer Experience
October 07, 2017, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, 1A05
Sea of Thieves, the upcoming shared-world pirate adventure from Rare and Microsoft Studios, is set to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment, allowing p…
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Joe Neate,
Christina Parker,
Adam Park,
Shelley Preston,
Mike Chapman,
Peter Hentze,
JOJO'S Bizarre Adventure – Stardust Cursaders Eps. 1 – 2 (Dub)
October 07, 2017, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 1A02
An action-packed, multi-generational adventure, based on the bestselling manga series created by Hirohiko Araki! A fiendish villain once thought to be dead has …
Speaker
TBD .,
SUNDAY
World Premiere of Batman vs. Two Face
October 08, 2017, 10:30 AM – 12:15 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Be amongst the first audience to see Batman vs. Two-Face, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 hit animated film Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders. Bat…
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William Shatner,
Burt Ward
James Tucker
Michael Jelenic
Rick Morales
Damian Holbrook,
Advice to Young Writers and Illustrators
October 08, 2017, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM, 1B03
Are you an aspiring writer and/or illustrator? This is the panel for you. Come listen to four great comics creators talk about how they got their start in the i…
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Scott Westerfeld,
Emily Carroll,
Kelly Gallucci,
Nidhi Chanani,
Nick Abadzis,
Reinventing Horror: What's Next in Film and Comics!
October 08, 2017, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM, 1A21
M. L. Miller continues a decade long convention tradition of gathering a group of talented horror filmmakers & comic creators to discuss & dissect the horrors t…
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Justin Jordan,
Cullen Bunn,
Brian Level,
Mark Miller,
Matteo Pizzolo,
War of the Words: Battles in Fiction
October 08, 2017, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM, 1A18
Battle strategy isn't just for military leaders " for writers, it's also pivotal to providing readers with an involving and suspenseful interaction on the page,…
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Jack Campbell,
Emmy Laybourne,
Myke Cole,
Nathan Garrison,
Patrick Rothfuss,
Kicking Ass, Taking Names: Women of Color in Comics
October 08, 2017, 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM, 1A05
From Misty Knight to Ms. Marvel, women of color have rocked the comics world for decades. Yet representation both on the page and in the bullpen continues to be…
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Vita Ayala,
Desiree Rodriguez,
Amy Chu,
Dr. Sheena Howard,
Janice Chiang,
Marvel Animation Presents
October 08, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A06
Cort Lane (Marvel's SVP Animation & Family Entertainment) and a super team-up of Marvel talent share surprise reveals and announcements on Marvel's biggest anim…
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DC Universe
October 08, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A24
The DC Universe is what everyone who's anyone is talking about. The universe has been restored with hope and optimism, engaging storylines and dynamic characte…
Speaker
Deception Special Sneak Peek Pilot Screening and Q&A
October 08, 2017, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1A10
From Chuck co-creator Chris Fedak, the Blindspot creative team of Martin Gero, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter, Emmy®-winning director David Nutter (Game of T…
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Start Reading Comics! Handpicked Comics Recommendations
October 08, 2017, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, 1B03
Want to sample new titles? Looking to binge read some classics? It's easier than ever with comiXology Unlimited" the subscription service that allows you to exp…
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TBD .,
Tia Vasiliou,
Ivan Salazar,
Matt Kolowski,
Minecraft Books
October 08, 2017, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, 1A21
Bestselling author Max Brooks (World War Z), Lydia Winters (Mojang Brand Director), and editor Sarah Peed (Del Rey Books) discuss Minecraft's first official nov…
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Lydia Winters,
Max Brooks,
Sarah Peed,
Geeky YA FTW: Stories of Cons, Cosplay and Crushes
October 08, 2017, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, 1A18
Whether it's obsessing over finding the perfect chafe-free Spidey costume or the Han to your Leia, teen geek life is rife with complications–be they of the fan…
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Danika Stone,
Brian Katcher,
Lily Anderson,
Kristin Hackett,
Sarvenaz Tash,
Laurent Linn,
Queers For Fears – Understanding LGBTQ Villiany and Who's Doing it Right
October 08, 2017, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM, 1A05
Villainy, like gender, is a spectrum. This panel will gather writers, artists, and creators to talk about what makes a villain stick, and what makes a queer one…
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Joey Stern,
Phil Jimenez,
Aimee Fleck,
Max Wittert,
Nicole Gitau,
Amber Garza,
Bravest Warriors and Bee and PuppyCat from Cartoon Hangover on VRV
October 08, 2017, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM, 1A24
Bravest Warriors and Bee and PuppyCat are two unique cartoon shows only available on Cartoon Hangover Select on VRV. Catch up with exclusive news and clips from…
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Nicky Fung,
Nate Olson,
Cade Hiser,
Fred Seibert,
Alyssa Levenberg,
Adrian Apolonio,
The First Official Sonic the Hedgehog/IDW Town Hall
October 08, 2017, 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM, 1A02
At SDCC, IDW announced they were taking over the Sonic the Hedgehog comic license. The comic isn't being released til 2018 but this is the visit official chance…
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The X-Files
October 08, 2017, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
Following the explosive events of 2016's stunning finale, Chris Carter, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, and Mitch Pileggi will delight fans when they premiere…
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Chris Carter
David Duchovny
Gillian Anderson
Mitch Pileggi
The Non-Compliant Geek's Guide to Self Care
October 08, 2017, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM, 1B03
Through our engagement with comics, sci-fi, and fantasy, members of the geek community have become experts at re-imagining the world around us. We have the skil…
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Donyae Coles,
Larisa Garski,
Jess Welch,
Justine Mastin,
A Fantastic Assortment of Fantasy
October 08, 2017, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM, 1A18
Fantasy is large: it contains not only multitudes of story settings and protagonists, but also formats. Go beyond the medieval European fireside tale retellin…
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Max Brallier,
Emily Asher-Perrin,
Tomi Adeyemi,
Nidhi Chanani,
Daniel Jose Older,
Molly Ostertag,
Armand Baltazar
Calling all Fandoms: A Sneak Peek at the Best Science Fiction & Fantasy coming up from Harper Voyager and Epic Reads
October 08, 2017, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM, 1A05
Fandoms are what unite us and bring us together for NYCC every year. So whether you're looking to find fellow book-lovers to geek out over your favorite stories…
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TBD .,
CollegeHumor Presents: Drawfee LIVE
October 08, 2017, 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM, 1A21
Join CollegeHumor illustrators Caldwell Tanner and Nathan Yaffe for a live version of Drawfee, the popular YouTube improvised art show. This comedy-drawing expe…
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MARVEL: True Believers*
October 08, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A10
Join Executive Editor Nick Lowe, Greg Pak (Incredible Hulk), Gabby Rivera (America), and Jim Zub (Uncanny Avengers) for a private panel discussion of what's hap…
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Nick Lowe
Greg Pak,
Gabby Rivera,
Jim Zub
Celebrate 25 Years of Mortal Kombat
October 08, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A24
Join us to celebrate 25 years of Mortal Kombat! From the release of the original Mortal Kombat in 1992, to the most recent Mortal Kombat X, the franchise contin…
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TBD .,
Funimation Favorites
October 08, 2017, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM, 1A06
Join Funimation staff as we take a look at some of our personal favorites from current anime and past classics. What's your Funimation favorite?
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Justin Rojas,
Lauren Moore,
Tara McKinney,
Warner Bros. Television Takeover
October 08, 2017, 2:00 PM – 4:45 PM, Hammerstein Ballroom – 311 W 34th St
Join stars and producers from Warner Bros. Television series, including Blindspot, Castle Rock and Gotham for exclusive footage and Q&As at the Hammerstein Ball…
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Afropunks & Blerds: The Black Nerd Renaissance, Part 2
October 08, 2017, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 1A02
The Afropunks and Blerds are back with a vengeance! Last year we took NYCC by storm, and this year we're returning to talk about visibility and representation i…
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Karama Horne,
Regine Sawyer,
Corey Glover,
David F. Walker,
Tim Fielder,
Vernon Reid,
NYC Ghostbusters Present: Slime Time Live!
October 08, 2017, 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM, Family HQ – 1C03
The New York City Ghostbusters are a cosplay, children's education, fan-based organization that uses our love of the Ghostbusters movie franchise to promote lea…
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Erin Church,
Christopher Beaumont,
Christopher Sorrentino,
Dan Hoffman,
and Chris OB,
New & Noteworthy Titles from IDW Books and Top Shelf
October 08, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 1A18
Take a closer look at fall releases and hear the first details of Spring 2018 titles in this comprehensive panel featuring titles and creators from both Top She…
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Nice Jewish Fangirls Presents: Jewing Fandom Right
October 08, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 1B03
Was Abraham the first fanboy? Is Superman really Jewish? Are matchmakers real-life shippers? The Nice Jewish Fangirls have the answers to these questions and mo…
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Tamar Herman,
Michal Schick,
SM Rosenberg,
A Wizard, a Dragon, and a Zombie Traverse into a Story
October 08, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 1A21
Authors discuss embracing, mutating, and morphing established character types in their tales. Erik Forrest Jackson (Muppets Meet the Classics: The Phantom of …
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Peter Clines,
Pierce Brown,
Rachel Hartman,
Josh Malerman,
Cressida Cowell,
Erik Forrest Jackson
Paul Vigna
When Truth Becomes Stranger Than Fiction: What it Means When Reality Imitates Science Fiction and Fantasy
October 08, 2017, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM, 1A05
From 1984 to The Handmaid's Tale, science fiction and fantasy novels have imagined humanity's future " and it's not always efficient hyper drives and intergalac…
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Sean Gandert,
Rysa Walker,
Jason Kirk,
PJ Manney,
Meg Elison,
Sunday Conversation with Dan DiDio
October 08, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A24
The Sunday Conversation is back! Led by DC Publisher Dan DiDio with an all-star array of talent, this is the place to go for an inside look at how some of DC's…
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Women of Marvel
October 08, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, 1A06
From Ms. Marvel to the Runaways, from Twitter to tumblr, women in comics has been one of the most talked-about topics in comics recently. Join the conversation …
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Sana Amanat
Judy Stephens
TBD .,
The Gifted
October 08, 2017, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM, Main Stage 1-D Presented by AT&T
From 20th Century Fox Television in association with Marvel Television, "The Gifted" tells the story of a suburban couple whose ordinary lives are rocked by the…
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Jack Kirby: King of Comics
October 08, 2017, 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM, 1A02
Jack Kirby created or co-created some of comic books' most popular super heroes, including Captain America, The X-Men, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, The Mighty …
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Tom Kraft,
Mark Evanier,
Rand Hoppe,
NYCC Team Q&A
October 08, 2017, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM, 1B03
We hope that you had an awesome time at NYCC this year! The NYCC Team will sit down with Fans to hear your thoughts on the Show and let you help build NYCC 2018…
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Image Comics: The Future of Storytelling
October 08, 2017, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM, 1A21
Comics aren't just words or pictures. They're the intersection of both, and mastering the art of comics storytelling can be tricky. Emma RÃos (Pretty Deadly), …
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Cliff Chiang,
david brothers,
Marjorie Liu,
Emma RÃos,
Andrew MacLean,
Alison Sampson,
Cosplay and Disabilities
October 08, 2017, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM, 1A18
Last year, the Cosplay and Disabilities panel was incredible and you won't want miss out this year! Panelists with disabilities will tell stories and talk about…
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Joseph "Dopple Cosplay" Munisteri,
"Stardust Megu Cosplay",
Shanise "Harajuku-Chíc Cosplay" Lawrence,
Dylan "Dylan DozenFingers" Cohen,
"The LionHeart Cosplay",
Ready for Adventure? Action (and Romance) Packed YA / All-Ages Comics
October 08, 2017, 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM, 1A05
An exclusive look at new teen and all-ages titles–swashbuckling, world-traveling, magical and action-packed adventure comics! Romance and adventure await in gr…
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Patricia Lyfoung,
Scott Westerfeld,
Ngozi Ukazu,
Adam Kullberg,
Valerie Vernay,
Nidhi Chanani,
The Exorcist
October 08, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A10
Returning fan favorites Ben Daniels ("Father Marcus"), Alfonso Herrera ("Father Tomas"), and Kurt Egyiawan ("Father Bennett") will be joined by new cast mates J…
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Ben Daniels
Alfonso Herrera
Kurt Egyiawan
John Cho
Zuleikha Robinson
Jeremy Slater
Sean Crouch
DMC presents Boom! Bap! POW!
October 08, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A24
Building off the success of the critically acclaimed graphic novel series DMC, hip-hop legend Darry 'DMC' McDaniels hosts a panel bringing together hip-hop arti…
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Riggs Morales,
Darryl McDaniels,
Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez,
Kodansha Comics featuring Fairy Tail and Sailor Moon
October 08, 2017, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, 1A06
The US arm of Japan's largest book publisher reveals new art and new manga licenses, and gives away a slew of free stuff! Plus a tribute to Fairy Tail upon its …
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Lauren Scanlan,
Haruko Hashimoto,
Ben Applegate,
Naho Yamada,
Ajani Oloye,
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