Do you read all the geeky websites and magazines and long to have your ideas published but no idea how? This panel will describe how to get started in the geeky journalism world completely from scratch. From building websites to developing networking skills this panel will have everything covered if you want to get your views heard.
Department Studios, Inc., Myriad Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment, in association with DC, announce Arkham Asylum, a groundbreaking live immersive experience, inspired by one of DC’s most iconic Super Heroes, Batman. Opening Autumn 2022 in London, Arkham Asylum will become one of London’s major entertainment destinations.
A panel of industry veterans discusses the creation of words and visual elements that adds that extra kick to the narrative. Everyone remembers Wolverine's iconic "snikt" but the languages of iconography pervade all forms of creative media from comics to books to games to film. How do you figure out what readers/players/watchers are going to innately understand and how do you introduce them to a new language (both visual and non) without losing your audience?
The blockbuster successes of Black Panther and Wonder Woman proved that audiences everywhere are craving more diverse characters and stories. How can we ensure that minority characters are represented in an authentic manner even in a fantasy or created world? Listen and learn as a panel of industry writers discuss how to avoid pitfalls like tokenism and stereotyping while celebrating diverse characters backgrounds.
Join legendary professional wrestling announcer Tony Schiavone as he discusses the evolution of his new Source Point Press graphic novel BUTTS IN SEATS: THE TONY SCHIAVONE STORY with team members including comic writer Dirk Manning editor Drena Jo and head of talent relations Mike Dockins. Tony Schiavone will also be participating in a special Team BUTTS IN SEATS signing engagement at the Source Point Press booth on the convention floor, check their schedule for details!
Join @SuperheroIRL to celebrate the epicenter of heroism: YOU! This annual, fan favorite panel features ways you can build resilience & impact the planet for good, like the stories we crave. End bullying, become heroes of #Inclusion for #women #LGBTQIA+ #BIPOC — and rule your own Heroic Journey. “Pop Culture Hero Coalition is turning fantasy into the real world with justice and heroism.” CBS NEWS
Are you a gamer, writer, cosplayer, artist, or simply someone who spends a lot of time sitting at a desk? This workshop is designed to help you with those aches and pains that we develop from being hunched over the latest armor build or beating the final boss. You will leave with new skills in your health arsenal including mobility stretches, strength movements, and even a few nutritional tips. Note: This is a seated movement workshop tailored with various body types in mind.
30 years after this landmark collaboration brought together the worlds of rock and rap music, Chuck D of Public Enemy and the classic Anthrax lineup find themselves reunited in an all-new medium, determined to make history again with the releases of their respective graphic novel debuts. Join hip hop and comics historian Patrick Reed, Z2’s Josh Bernstein, Chuck D, and members of Anthrax for what will surely be the can’t miss panel of the convention, with a look back at their musical collaboration, as well as insight into the creative process behind the Apocalypse 91 and Among the Living graphic novels.
Six years. 100 titles. 400+ creators. Calling all to Read Dangerously! AfterShock has risen from scrappy upstart to one of the most prolific and influential independent publishers in comics today! Join us and a Murderers Row of talent as we preview creator-owned projects on the way from AfterShock and our new YA imprint Seismic Press. Panelists include Steve Orlando Stephanie Phillips Frank Tieri Mark Sable Steve Foxe David Pepose and more - hosted by Editor-in-Chief Mike Marts.
Enter the Dragon's Den! Aspiring writers will pitch their scariest short comic book stories to Zenescope Editors in a competition for the ages! We'll select at least one winner who will have their story published in a 2022 anthology issue of Zenescope's hit horror series: Grimm Tales of Terror. *Contestants will be selected prior to the panel date but limited spots will remain open for walk-in sign ups.
Image Comics' smash-hit series "The Department of Truth " is so gripping because the horror is based in reality. Or at least certain people's fake realities. Writer James Tynion IV fills each issue with conspiracy theories that actual people believe -- maybe even your friends! He'll explain why he thinks that's important with our panel of experts including a critical thinking professor a historian of science and more.
Rocketship Entertainment has quickly become an industry leader in publishing hit webcomics. Hear from CEO & Publisher Tom Akel, Leeanne "Mongie" Krecic, creator of the Eisner nominated Let's Play, New York Times bestselling author Nick Seluk (Lars the Awkward Yeti, Heart & Brain), Victoria Robado (#Blessed), Thom Zahler (Cupid's Arrows, Warning Label), and Fabian Nicieza and Reilly Brown (Outrage) for a taste of what's coming to Rocketship in 2022! We'll talk the transitions from webcomics to print and back and the challenges for creators looking to find success in both mediums.
More comics are being turned into films, & creators have important questions about how Hollywood works. Practical, actionable information from top creators who have navigated the TV & movie business.
The Godfather of the X-Men is coming to New York Comic Con! Creator of famous X-Men heroes and villains alike including Kitty Pryde, Emma Frost, Gambit, Rogue, Mystique and so many more, Claremont's contributions to the X-Men cannot be overstated! Join him for a can't miss conversation as he talks about his now-legendary work and answers questions from you!
Hip-Hop and comics exist in constant communication: namechecking and reflecting each other, trading ideas back and forth, sharing common influences, pushing forward boundaries of technology and creativity, intersecting in exciting and innovative ways. And as 2021 marks the 35th anniversary of Eric Orr's Rappin' Max Robot, the first Hip-Hop comic book – and the 10th year of this panel as part of NYCC programming – curator + moderator Patrick A. Reed has assembled an all-star group of speakers to discuss these two forms' ongoing impact on popular culture.
Why is it so dang fun to watch comic book heroes and villains beat the stuffing out of each other? The Comics Beat’s Gregory Paul Silber moderates this upbeat and hilarious panel as guests Jamal Igle (The Wrong Earth) Heather Antos (IDW) Ricardo Serrano Denis (The Beat) and Joe Caramagna (DuckTales) discuss how they make exciting comic book battles come to life on the page.
Join our special guests, writer and illustrator Frank Cho and illustrator Erik Ly, as they explore their unique experiences as Asian Pacific American (APA) creators and exciting journeys in the world of Comics, Gaming, and Pop Culture.
Featuring NYCC Artist Alley creators Frank Cho and Erik Ly. Moderated by pop culture consultant and enthusiast, Kuo-Yu Liang.
There are thousands of forgotten superheroes. Can any of them be saved? And, more importantly, can they make any money? NPR's economics podcast gave it a try. In the 5-part series "Planet Money Buys a Superhero," Kenny Malone and Robert Smith hustled their way into the superhero industry. Come meet the PM hosts and their artistic co-conspirators in a Comic-Con exclusive. They'll share a behind-the-scenes look at IP, copyright, and how they discovered, and marketed, an audio superhero: Micro-Face.
In this panel, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham (FRIENDS FOREVER), Kami Garcia (TEEN TITANS), and E. Lockhart (WHISTLE: A NEW GOTHAM CITY HERO) will discuss recent trends in the YA graphic novel space and the importance of crafting captivating and compelling characters for teens (and about teens) with editor Julia P. McCarthy.
Comics give rise to a uniquely adept storytelling Titan - the writer/artist. This gift granted from the realm of the art gods bestows upon an individual the ability to engulf a reader in a sole vision of artistic literature. The writer-artist unifies two worlds; merging the written word and the image reveals an all-encompassing solitary window into the magical realm of a singular mind's imagination. The divine crown of writer/artist transcends both worlds allowing for an exclusively intimate connection between creator and reader by affixing two minds through the path of least resistance. Familiar titanous landscapes include: The beat streets of Will Eisner. The Haunted Realms of Mike Mignola. The blood-stained cities of Frank Miller. The Galactic Battlescapes of the King himself Jack Kirby. Distinct to each of these creations is the irreplaceable thumbprint of their creator's vision.
Join celebrated comic book writer Scott Snyder (Batman, American Vampire, Wytches) and legendary comic book artist Greg Capullo (Batman, Dark Nights: Metal, Spawn) as they discuss their first creator-owned creation together from comiXology Originals: We Have Demons as well as their longtime friendship and working relationship in the comic book industry.
A very special guest joins the co-creator of SAGA, PAPER GIRLS and Y: THE LAST MAN for a live discussion of BKV’s past, present and future work in comics.
Join comic book legend, Rob Liefeld, for a celebration of 30 years of his biggest creations - Marvel's Merc with a Mouth, Deadpool, and X-Force. X-FORCE #1 was a blockbuster success, selling over 5 million copies to become one of the best-selling single issues in Marvel Comics history back in 1991. See artwork and hear never before told stories direct from the man himself. Just like Deadpool, you never know what he might say!
An all-star cast of experienced, working comic book writers and artists talk about telling an effective story on the page. Learn about how real professional artists break down a script and thumbnail a page. Actual working pros show you how they determine the layout, the story flow, and specific panels from a real comic book script.
Twelve years ago, writer/creator Michael Kingston set out to bring his groundbreaking wrestling comic book, Headlocked to the world...and was summarily shot down by everyone! Today, Headlocked is a sustainable comic book brand thats been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, WWE. com, the Miami Herald, and the Baltimore Sun.
Join the two red hot creators behind Venom, King in Black, and the upcoming creator-owned comic Vanish as they take the stage at NYCC for a can't-miss Q&A!
A group of self-proclaimed geek professionals including a television writer a college professor an IT administrator and an indie film director will all share their thoughts on their favorite fandoms comics and films paying specific attention to the presence and absence of Latinx characters in each of the works discussed. The panel made up of all Latinx heritage members will explore representation the lack of diversity in lead characters found in current comic related media and discuss wishes and goals for new stories and characters to be featured in future material. Frank and open dialogue about influences and the challenges of being unrepresented in pop culture as well as the difficulty of seeing mainly stereotypes and homogenized characters as the main source of Latinx representation will include Q&A with the audience as well as brainstorming about ways to improve the current culture.
The face of comics isn't just changing, it's expanding. There isn't just one face of comics anymore, it's now a diverse line up of different shapes, colors, creeds, etc. Join Comics Experience's founder Andy Schmidt to learn how the diversification of comics creators and comics content go hand in hand, and the advantages to comics as a whole. Learn what kind of background and training/education these new comics creators come from, and you'll see why comics are changing and why it's a good thing!
The award-winning hosts of Comicstorian & ComicPOP weekly come together for their podcast Absolute Comics! Join us here in NYCC as they come together to talk about the life of running two successful YouTube Channels and a series of Podcasts! Ask your questions of how to start yourself!
To continue to explore space beyond our planet we will require technology that is "out of this world." But some of that is not that far off from science fiction. NASA is currently developing technologies that will support future human and robotic missions and soon to will allow the first woman and person of color to set foot on the Moon through our Artemis program. Our panelists will bring their expertise to talk about these technologies and what our space exploration future entails.
Looking to make the leap into the comics industry? Learn from published creators and seasoned instructors from The Joe Kubert School! Hear their stories and ask questions so that you can learn tips from the pros, and get the tools to take the next steps in your comics journey.
Are you the next GREAT Creator?! Take the Raconteur’s challenge and design your own character from start to finish! Establish superpowers, design costume ideas, craft an origin story, and MORE! The PERFECT tool to jumpstart YOUR comic universe.
In 2020 comics on Kickstarter raised over $20 million and had a 74% success rate! Join Kickstarter’s Director of Publishing and Comics Outreach, Oriana Leckert, Rocketship Entertainment CEO & Publisher, Tom Akel, co-founder of Beehive Books, Maëlle Doliveux, creator Erica Schultz (The Deadliest Bouquet, Forgotten Home), and creator Kwanza Osajyefo (Black, White) to discuss best practices, their success and failures, and what's next for crowdfunded comics! Hosted by Forbes' Rob Salkowitz.
Join Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham (FRIENDS FOREVER), Marisabina Russo (WHY IS EVERYBODY YELLING?), Kami Garcia (TEEN TITANS), and E. Lockhart (WHISTLE: A NEW GOTHAM CITY HERO) as they get real with editor Julia McCarthy about their new graphic novels that tackle the most exciting journey of all -- real life!
Meet the creators of a bold new comic book, "Jupiter Invincible"; which premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival as an an augmented reality comic book and exhibition. The story is about an African-American slave, Jupiter, who is suddenly given the power of immortality. The project is a mixture of pop culture, history, innovative technology, and dynamic storytelling to address structural racism. The series utilizes augmented reality and deep tech to bring to life forgotten African-American voices. Learn how to utilize new technology, bold outreach campaign, and design nuanced stories to reach young audiences to talk about race in America. Also a discussion of other innovative comic books by other African-American artists. Featured on the panel is renowned illustrator ASHLEY A. WOODS, augmented reality designer RAM DEVINENI, editor ERIC BATTLE, and Comics in Color creator CAGE LUSE.
In 2021, Z2 Comics published graphic novel tie-ins Ice Nine Kills’ fan-favorite album The Silver Scream, as well as all-new immersive experiences meant to be consumed together, with Mikey Way’s Electric Century and Graham Coxon’s Superstate. In 2022, everyone’s favorite “scum dogs” GWAR will join the party with an all-new album and graphic novel. We invite you to an exclusive discussion around how these and other artists are redefining art and music in tandem with an entirely new format and experience. Join Z2’s Jeremy Atkins in discussion with Mikey Way and Shaun Simon (Electric Century), Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas, with perhaps a few surprise guests for this once-in-a-lifetime panel!
Multi-award-winning editor of sf/f/h Datlow started as Fiction Editor of OMNI magazine but these days edits mostly horror. (including the annual Best Horror of the Year for example) and currently acquires stories and novellas for Tor.com and others. If you’re curious about what an editor does how they choose their stories and contributors and/or have questions about horror fiction Ellen has the answer. Ask her anything. You won't be disappointed!
Ever wanted the story behind the "bad boys" of comics? Known for provocative covers Zenescope has been overlooked by critics. But what Zen fans know well is Zenescope has quietly built the largest female driven shared universe in comics! From record-breaking titles like Grimm Fairy Tales and Robyn Hood to fresh horror/comedy titles such as Man Goat & The Bunnyman and Possessive this underrated publisher continues to shift the face of comics! Come with an open mind and preview what's to come.
Marvel Comics Legend Mark Gruenwald knew a lot about comics. As Executive Editor from 1987 until his untimely death in 1996, Gru enjoyed the longest tenure ever as a writer for Captain America and masterminded the groundbreaking Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, but did you know he also provided the inspiration for the Owen Wilson portrayed character Mobius M Mobius in the MCU TV hit LOKI, created dozens of well-known characters including: U.S. Agent, Diamond Back, and Crossbones, and had his ashes made into a comic book? Learn more about the life and legacy of the man whom Stan Lee called the "Heart and Soul of Marvel Comics” in this entertaining and informative panel featuring co-workers, friends, and of course... fans.
Creating comics requires ongoing productive relationships with your editors and publishers. Start with a personalized professional strategy to manage your career and maintain a positive, mutually beneficial relationship with editors and publishers.
The 2021 Harvey Awards are going digital! One of the comic industry's oldest awards is back at NYCC. Watch as they recognize outstanding achievements in the comic industry this year, as well as spotlight creators and industry legends who are being inducted in the Hall of Fame. The Harvey Awards are named after Harvey Kurtzman, creator of MAD magazine, and strive to continue to honor his legacy in the industry each year with titles nominated and voted on entirely by industry professionals.
There’s nothing Ox Eye Media can’t handle. We’ve brought Rat Queens to the kitchen table, Felix the Cat back to comics, and The Winchester Mystery House into the hands of comic readers worldwide, and that’s just the beginning. With Source Point Press and Deep Water games at the helm, we have so much on the horizon, and we want you to be the first to hear!
In volume 7 of the award-winning graphic novel series releasing this fall John Carpenter and Sandy King bring together the best storytellers from movies , novels and comics for another spine-tingling collection of stories that will haunt you. Each story is a standalone surprise that captures the essence of the best night of the year. We dare you to read it all the way to the end. If you get too scared remember it’s only a comic.. or is it? This panel talks about the Halloween anthology series that started the current trend and why John Carpenter’s brand of Halloween is year round! Bring the Halloween edition of Tv Guide's REMIND to the panel to get the interior ad for the book signed in person!
How should creators think about branding and marketing while making content? Harvard MBA turned writer Amy Chu (DOTA2 Red Sonja Wonder Woman Poison Ivy) and Ming Chen (Comic Book Men, I Sell Comics!) hold a frank conversation on success and the role of marketing with three legends in the pop culture world: hiphop pioneer Darryl DMC McDaniels (Run-DMC Darryl Makes Comics) comics creator Larry Hama (GI Joe Wolverine) and Riggs Morales Senior VP A&R Atlantic Records (Hamilton, Eminem, 50 Cent).
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 misinformation can turn a copyright into a “copy wrong”! In this workshop, attorney Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. author of “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators”— the first dedicated legal guide for the comic book industry— will show you how to protect your copyright and negotiate key contracts every comic book creator MUST know. We'll even give you a few tips and tricks on landing a publisher!
Diversity statements have been declared by big publishing houses yet we have to see more Black Indigenous and Persons of Color as leading superheroes of comics read by our diverse communities. This panel features creators and librarians from the five National Associations of Librarians of Color in the USA sharing actionable points to tackle this situation such as: How can we show societal gains from reading materials reflecting diverse superheroes? How can we show the demand for these publications and advocate for them?
The Comics Code may be a thing of the past but new censorship challenges continue to emerge. Algorithmic content restrictions and targeted takedowns in online platforms graphic novel bans at schools proposed legislation curbing free speech – these are just a few of the issues that the comic creators, publishers, retailers and fans have been encountering in recent years. Join the CBLDF Coalition Director Betsy Gomez, Media Director Jordan Smith, Interim Director Jeff Trexler, and Heavy Metal Executive Editor Joseph P. Illidge for what is sure to be a lively discussion of the past present and future of comics censorship.
Join rap/rock icons Jamie Madrox Spaniolo and Paul Monoxide Methric of Twiztid with comic writer Dirk Manning in a discussion about the past present and future of their Ringo Award Nominated comic series Twiztid Haunted High-Ons from Source Point Press! The panel presentation will be followed by a moderated crowd Q&A and a major announcement! Immediately following the panel Twiztid be participating in a special signing engagement at the Source Point Press booth on the convention floor.
A panel celebrating all the fun of fandoms, conventions and other celebrations of popular culture, featuring authors who love them in their life and in their writing. Nerds, unite! Nerd out with Petra Mayer (NPR), Ryan La Sala (BE DAZZLED), William Evans and Omar Holmon (BLACK NERD PROBLEMS), Alexis Nedd (DON’T HATE THE PLAYER), and Lincoln Michel (THE BODY SCOUT).
The New York City Department of Education's Department of Social Studies and Civics is committed to integrating and creating comics for use in classroom instruction. Learn about our comics and hear from some of the creators about why comics are a necessary tool to teach social studies and civics.
Join some of the most exciting creators from WEBTOON and Wattpad to hear how digital comic creators and indie authors are bringing new narratives to screens and bookshelves all over the world. Míriam Bonastre Tur, author of the WEBTOON sensation HOOKY (published by HMH Books), and Wattpad’s Ariana Godoy, author of A Través De Mi Ventana (published by Penguin Random House and in development as a Netflix Original Film), will discuss how they’ve found success and built a global fanbase for their work online, and the process of having their work adapted for TV, film, and published books with Wattpad WEBTOON Studios.
The growing use of the comics medium in the classroom environment continues to expand in schools across the country as more educational professionals seize the opportunity to engage their students with a wider range of tools. From the language arts to visual art and to the school library, teachers, and administrators have discovered that not only does the comics medium drive engagement with students, it also creates partnerships across disciplines throughout the school. Join in this conversation with the educators from MS137 America's School of Heroes as they talk about their experience, opportunities and discoveries.
A tribute to the life and work of JOHN PAUL LEON "the artist's artist". since 1991 JOHN PAUL LEON has dedicated his career to the craft of sequential illustration and American superhero comic books and has earned the love and respect of all of his professional peers. he passed away this May 2nd after a 14-year battle with cancer leaving behind a legacy as perhaps one of the more talented modern-day artists in the industry.
Let's explore some of his works from his initial try-out portfolio to his early debut as an artist on STATIC EARTH X thru his artistic process on his critically-acclaimed creator-owned series THE WINTER MEN and his final days on BATMAN CREATURE OF THE NIGHT JUPITERS LEGACY REQUIEM and BATMAN/CATWOMAN.
You’ve got a story to tell and you want the world to see it! All you need is someone to agree to publish it! So how do you do that? Does the whole creative team have to be in place before approaching a publisher? Does the project have to be completed? How do I talk with a publisher? What do they want out of the book? If the book is done, why won’t they just publish it? It’s free money, right??? Join Andy Schmidt, Publisher at CEX Publishing and comics educator, and other comics pros for a frank discussion about how to pitch to comics publishers.
Join Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham (FRIENDS FOREVER), Mike Holmes (MY OWN WORLD), and XX (XX) for a discussion on graphic novels for young readers as tools for exploring and encouraging conversations about mental illness, specifically anxiety.
Fantasy and SciFi have long been dominated by male readers but there have always been talented women writers building rich worlds to escape to. From swashbuckling adventures to dystopian futures with few survivors to lands where dragons roam Wattpad Books has published some of the best new female voices creating dynamic powerful and captivating stories in which women are front and center.
In this program, you'll hear from Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro (FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK), Ally Shwed (FAULT LINES IN THE CONSTITUTION: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL), and Mark Siegel (Editorial & Creative Director, First Second) who are all part of World Citizen Comics, a line of civics-minded graphic novels for readers of all ages.