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Be The Star Of Your Own ComiXology Comic Book All Stars Trading Card At NYCC 2017

Would you like to have your own comiXology Comic Book All Stars Trading Card, but worried that you haven't achieved all-star status in the comic book industry? Well, worry no longer! Now you can buy your way into this exclusive club at New York Comic Con!

Be The Star Of Your Own ComiXology Comic Book All Stars Trading Card At NYCC 2017

ComiXology explains the process in a press release:

Placing the spotlight on fans, comiXology is putting a twist on their popular trading card promotion with this year's Comic Book All Star photo booth.  Fans now have the opportunity to get their photo taken with their favorite comic book creators during specified times, or take a solo photo all weekend long, and join #TeamComicsWhether posing with creators, solo, or with a friend, this photo opportunity is a celebration of comics culture. Participants will receive a print of the photo and also their card digitally to share via social media.

Here's the schedule of creators that will be waiting to take a photo with you at booth AAB1 in Artist's Alley:

Thursday, October 5th
11:00am-12:00pm—Art Baltazar
12:00pm-1:00pm—Skottie Young
1:00pm-2:00pm—Steve Orlando
2:00pm-3:00pm–Jeremy Whitley
3:00pm-4:00pm—David Gallaher
5:00pm-6:00pm—Amy Chu

Friday, October 6th
11:00am-12:00pm—Scott Snyder
12:00pm-1:00pm—Dustin Nguyen
1:00pm-2:00pm—Cecil Castellucci
2:00pm-3:00pm—Sanford Greene
3:00pm-4:00pm—Jamal Igle
4:00pm-5:00pm—Katie Cook
5:00pm-6:00pm—James Tynion

Saturday, October 7th
11:00am-12:00pm—Derf
12:00pm-1:00pm—Walt Simonson
1:00pm-2:00pm—Louise Simonson
2:00pm-3:00pm—Shannon Wheeler
4:00pm-5:00pm—Donny Cates
5:00pm-6:00pm—Charles Soule

Sunday, October 8th
10:00am-11:00am—Marjorie Liu
12:00pm-1:00pm—David Finch
1:00pm-2:00pm—Meredith Finch
2:00pm-3:00pm—David Mack

In addition, comiXology is holding an after party Friday night that will be open to all, with free booze and appetizers, at at Tír na Nóg, located at 315 West 39th St., New York, NY 10018.

Dammit! Why did we spend so much time becoming super important comic book journalists if we'd known we could just get into all the cool after parties and get our own trading cards without putting in any effort! Well, at least you found out before you wasted half of your life.

Check out comiXology's panel schedule below:

Friday, October 6th

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – The Real True Origins of ComiXology, Room 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 and John D. Roberts as they recount comiXology's humble start-up beginnings, it's transformation through the years, and it's expansion to be Amazon's premier digital comic shopping& reading platform! Moderated by the comiXology Facebook Live crew Matt Kolowski and Tia Vasiliou.

Speakers: Matt Kolowski, David Steinberger, John D. Roberts, Tia Vasiliou

Saturday, October 7th

11:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. – The Legacy of Harvey Kurtzman and Behind-the–Scenes of Marley's Ghost, Room 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 posthumous expansion & completion of Kurtzman's adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic A Christmas Carol. Join comiXology Head of Content Chip Mosher as he hosts the Marley's Ghost creative team, and Publishers Weekly's Calvin Reid as they discuss Kurtzman's contribution to comics and the inception, creation, trials and tribulations of bringing this untold story to life!

Speakers: Denis Kitchen, John Lind, Josh O'Neill, Gideon Kendall, Shannon Wheeler, Calvin Reid, Chip Mosher

Sunday, October 8th

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Start Reading Comics! Handpicked Comics Recommendations, Room 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 explore thousands of comics, graphic novels and manga absolutely free with a 30-day trial. Find out some of the best pics to read from comiXology Facebook Live crew as well as superstar comics talent like Kieron Gillen (The Wicked + The Divine), Elsa Charretier (The Unstoppable Wasp), Jeremy Whitley (Thor vs Hulk: Champions of the Universe)& more surprise guests as they offer live suggestions on where to dive in!

Speakers: Matt Kolowski, Tia Vasiliou, Kiersten Wing, Kieron Gillen, Elsa Charretier, Jeremy Whitley


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