This new comic book festival will provide fans the opportunity to connect with artists, socialize with fellow collectors in a unique setting and search for those always hard to find back issues. The event is a pure celebration of comic book culture created specifically for die-hard comic book fans, creators and publishers.
From rising stars to living legends, Special Edition: NYC is the place where fans will be able to meet their comic book heroes and get exclusive access to Special Guests from the pages of mainstream, alternative, indie, international and web comics. Artists and creators will also have the opportunity to connect with their fans. Special Guests already scheduled to appear at Special Edition: NYC, include: Alex Maleev (Daredevil), Brian Wood (DMZ), Charles Soule (Letter 44), Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Lil Gotham), Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine), Greg Pak (Action Comics), James Tynion IV (Batman Eternal), Jenny Frison (Revival), Joe Eisma (Morning Glories), Joe Harris (The X-Files: Season 10), Kyle Higgins (Nightwing), Marguerite Bennett (Batman Annual #2), Michael Moreci (Hoax Hunters), Mike Norton (Revival), Nick Bradshaw (Wolverine and the X-Men), Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Ramon K Perez (Wolverine and the X-Men), Ryan Browne (God Hates Astronauts), Ryan Stegman (Wolverine) and Tim Seeley (Revival).
The Marvel lineup at this year’s show includes:
MARVEL: All-New Young Guns
Saturday 12:15
Marvel’s newest superstar illustrators – assembled
on one stage! Originally launched in 2004, the Young Guns program has
shined a spotlight on the best and brightest in the comic book industry
early in their careers. Now, join Marvel’s
ALL-NEW YOUNG GUNS as they unveil exclusive imagery, explain their
methods and influences, discuss how they got into the industry and
more! The panel will include:
·
Mahmud Asrar· Ryan Stegman
· Sara Pichelli
· Valerio Schiti
· Nick Bradshaw
· David Marquez
MARVEL: Next Big Thing
Saturday 2:45pm
Want to start reading
Marvel comics? There’s no better time than Marvel NOW! And there’s no
better place to learn about our thrilling and creatively diverse All-New
Marvel NOW series than this panel! PLUS –
What cataclysmic event begins this September in AVENGERS and NEW
AVENGERS? And what exactly is the monumental fall 2014 Avengers and
X-Men event, AXIS? You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Don’t
miss exciting discussion of current and future projects
as editors & writers spill the beans on all things MARVEL!
Marvel Unlimited+ MEMBERS ONLY Event
Sunday 11:15
Join Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan
Penagos as well as Marvel editors and top creators for a private panel
discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel Universe. Get FREE
merchandise (while supplies last), sneak peeks
of upcoming comics, Q&A Session to answer all your burning
questions and more! Marvel Unlimited Plus Members ONLY – show your
Member Card or confirmation email at the Marvel Booth for event
credentials.
“New York Comic Con has grown to include so much more than comic books – it is the ultimate pop culture event. Special Edition: NYC will give comic book fans an intimate destination to meet with publishers and special guests,” said Lance Fensterman, Global Senior Vice President of ReedPOP. “Its creation is meeting consumer demand for more comic book experiences and builds upon our mission to provide fans of all kinds the very best in experiential events.”
With more than 130,000 fans in attendance and an estimated $70 million impact on New York City during New York Comic Con 2013, the event has become the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention with the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television. Fans have been clamoring for a greater specialization on comics, especially in the comic book, publishing, media and licensing capital of the world – New York City.
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