My Very First Time: Comic Con NYC 2017!!!

My Very First Time: Comic Con NYC 2017!!!

Erik McRimmon

As a child I always loved anything that involved superheroes, especially from Marvel and DC. This would eventually lead to a love for Anime and Manga as well. However, as I was getting older I noticed that was slowly changing. Instead of sitting on the stairs discussing our favorite shows, my friends and I started joining after school activities, going to local hangout spots, some of us even got our first after school job. Eventually my friends and I no longer talked about the latest episodes of shows we watched together. Then came Comic Con NYC!!!

NYCC 2017 - Saturday - Day 3

NYCC 2017 - Saturday - Day 3

Joseph Watkins
Artists, Collectibles, Events

With increased attendance and the popularity of NYCC growing, this event has turned into the number one place to go to in New York City every first weekend in October. But this year, something has changed. As I looked around the show room floor, listened to the panel discussions and the voices of the fans and vendors, something changed about the con and I can’t quite understand it.

NYCC 2017: Friday - Day 2

NYCC 2017: Friday - Day 2

Joseph Watkins
Artists

Friday didn’t disappoint as hundreds of thousands of spectators came from all parts of the world at the world famous New York City Comic Con, located at the Jacob Javitz Center in New York City. I was fortunate to be here as I witnessed the up and coming graphic novel/comic book entrepreneurs as well as take pictures of some amazing cosplay. Additionally, “jewels” were dropped in regards to getting published in the comic book industry as well as the need to understand why diversity is needed in comics.

NYCC 2017: Thursday - Day 1

NYCC 2017: Thursday - Day 1

Joseph Watkins

Thursday, October 5, 2017 marked day one of the annual event known as New York Comic Con by ReedPop exhibitions. With construction taking place at the Jacob Javitz Center this year, ReedPop has done the impossible. They have taken the event, which utilizes the whole 840,000 square feet and found a way to make more with less.  Rather than ReedPop doing the usual separation of artists, comic book writers/sellers, cosplayers, collectible dealers and manufactures, etc., they have blended them in such a way that it feels brand new all over again. Even Artist Alley received a makeover with the section being close to the main floor.

NY Comic Con 2016...Nostalgia

NY Comic Con 2016...Nostalgia

Ana Valentin

New York's 2016 Comic Con was very memorable and truly something out of the ordinary. With the many panels and booths, it’s impossible to get through it all in one day, even if you attended all four days! However, if you did miss a panel, you have no choice but to move on in this fast paced environment. If you're a first timer, like I was, definitely plan ahead and remember, there's no better way to get into the spirit of Comic Con than by dressing in cosplay. See you in 2017.