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There's going to New York Comic Con, then there's going to New York Comic Con as a VIP.

Of all the badges of NYCC, the VIP Badge (and all that comes with it) is the most hard-to-get and valuable when it comes to enjoying comic con. It includes reserved seating at the biggest stages, guaranteed access to all panel rooms, a private lounge with light catering, and much more. The NYCC VIP tickets sell out in minutes each year, and we've had to tell thousands (and thousands) of people we're sold out - because, well, we are.

But now, Popverse has a new answer.

Popverse readers can now win one of five pairs of NYCC 2025 VIP tickets, as well as 25 year-long Popverse Fan memberships giving you access to panel video.

How can you win this? Simply fill out this form:

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Open to U.S. residents of 50 US & DC, 18+ years. Limit 1 entry per person. Odds depend on # of elig. entries. Begins 10AM 10/17/24; ends 5PM 10/31/24. 5 Prizes: 2 4-Day VIP NYCC 2025 Badges. ERV: $1,150. 250 Prizes: 1 Annual Popverse Fan Membership. ERV: $65. Official rules at https://www.thepopverse.com/live-popverse-2024-sweepstakes-rules-nycc-2024-2025.