| Terry Moore Coming to NYCC |
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Terry Moore, critically acclaimed comic book writer and artist is coming to NYCC this year. Some of his comic’s include the extremly popular Strangers In Paradise, Echo, Moon Lake, Runaways, and, Spider-man Loves Mary Jane.
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| NYCC Official Con Bar |
| Thursday, February 5, NYCC will be holding a pre-con party open to all NYCC fans and exhibitors at Dave and Busters Time Square from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm. This event has been created to generate excitement for the weekend ahead and to provide a cool place for fans and exhibitors to continue their con experience after the show closes. |
| Hollywood Hits NYCC |
| NYCC has a ton of TV and Movie actors / actresses coming to the show! See what Hollywood stars are coming to the Con this year. |
| Guinness Book of World Records – Gaming Edition |
| Do you want to be in the Guinness Book of World Records? You have the chance to be this year at NYCC. We are trying to break the record for "Largest Gathering of Videogame Characters" – if you are interested in taking part in this quest, visit the website. |
| Tahmoh Penikett Joins Joss Whedon at New York Comic Con |
| Actor Tahmoh Penikett is coming to NYCC this year. Tahmoh’s most recent role was that of Karl ‘Helo’ Agathon on Battlestar Galactica. Currently Tahmoh is filming Joss Whedon’s new series Dollhouse. |
| Paolo Rivera Lecture on February 4th |
Paolo Rivera: Comics, Color, and Composition:
In preparation for the New York Comic Con, the Brooklyn Public Library will present a lecture on Wednesday, February 4th, 2009. Paolo Rivera, a professional comic book artist since 2002, will give a talk on his career and creative process. The lecture will begin at 7:00pm in the Dweck Center of the Central Library on Grand Army Plaza.
Find out more information here. |
| Get Your Show Badge Early |
| If you ordered your ticket after January 16th it will not be mailed to you. To gain admission into the show, you will need to bring your barcode to registration at the Javits Center to pick up your badge. THE LINES WILL BE LONG! Be sure to arrive at registration early and be prepared with your barcode. Professionals can come Wednesday, February 4th from 12-4:30pm and Thursday, February 5th from 8am-4:30pm. Consumers can pick up their badges on Thursday, February 5th from 12-4:30pm. |
| Anime at NYCC |
| NYCC is bringing in a great lineup of anime and manga exhibitors, guests, screenings, and panels. Make sure to check out all the Anime events going on. |
| Kids Day Highlights |
Sunday, February 8th is kids day! Children 12 and under get in for free. Here are some of the highlights that are taking place at kids day:
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Meet the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Get up close and personal with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as they give a martial arts demonstration and check out their booth in the Galleria for giveaways. |
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Meet Mo Willems: Join award-winning author Mo Willems at the Kids Day Stage to learn how to draw the Pigeon from The Pigeon Wants A Puppy. |
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Jeff Kinney, New York Times best selling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Jeff will be on hand to talk about the beginnings of the book, how New York Comic Con played a role in its publication, and to answer questions. A great excuse to bring your kids to Comic Con! |
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Preview this year’s Show Exclusives and In-Booth Activities before you arrive onsite. You won’t want to miss these special deals! Over 50 new show exclusives have been added this week, make sure to check them out.
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| "i-Con" |
With the show just 3 days away make sure you plan your agenda in advance to ensure you make the most efficient use of your time onsite.
start planning your schedule! |
