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SDCC 2016: Archie and ReedPop Team up for New Riverdale Products

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Archie Comics is teaming with ReedPOP to launch a new line of Betty & Veronica inspired merchandise debuting this week at Comic-Con International: San Diego!

Are you more of a Betty or a Veronica? Fans can choose a side and show off their allegiance with these special #TeamBetty and #TeamVeronica t-shirts, inspired by the new “Betty vs. Veronica” storyline kicking off in this week’s blockbuster launch of BETTY & VERONICA #1 from comics legend Adam Hughes.

Don’t feel like picking a side but still looking for something stylish to wear? Available exclusively at this year’s show is a limited-edition BETTY & VERONICA tee featuring artwork from new series artist Adam Hughes!

If shirts aren’t your thing, there will also be #TeamBetty and #TeamVeronica lanyards available so fans can sport their convention badge with a bit of Riverdale flair.

All shirts will be available at the Archie Comics Booth #1829 for $25. Lanyards are $5 each.

Men’s and women’s sizes are both available ranging from S-2XL.

Limited quantities available.

Emerald City Comicon Being Sued for Not Paying Volunteers

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Emerald City ComiconThe use of non-paid volunteers and interns by conventions and businesses is a much debated topic and the legality of it all can be a fine line. There’s currently a lawsuit concerning judges for Magic: The Gathering over the issue. A new lawsuit has been filed by an individual concerning volunteers at Emerald City Comicon concerning the 2014 and 2015 shows. In 2015 the show was purchased by ReedPop and the convention promoter pays employees. The claimant seeking a Class Action designation citing there are at least 250 current and former volunteers “not paid for work performed.”

The ability to volunteer is competitive and those who do entered a contract with the convention making the lawsuit not quite as clear cut. There is compensation in the form of access to the convention. The contract doesn’t get ECCC off the hook, they could be found in violation of labor laws even with it.

Singh Rekhi, the attorney behind the case said:

In Washington, the base is that if you are an employer, you have to pay the minimum wage. We don’t believe that someone should be able to profit off unpaid labor, even if it’s something people love to do.

Some conventions get around labor issues as nonprofits where the rules aren’t as strict.

The impact of this case will have ramifications and have ripple effects throughout the convention circuit.

(via Seattlish)

New York Comic Con Shakes Up Ticketing Process to Battle Resellers

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New York Comic COnIn true superhero fashion, ReedPOP is taking a stand against the live event industry’s greatest supervillains – ticket resellers. Today, the producer of New York Comic Con has announced the introduction of a new Fan Verification process to help limit the amount of resellers and get Tickets into the hands of Fans along with other Ticketing changes. As part of today’s announcement, ReedPOP will also transition the New York Super Week brand to NYCC Presents, representing a shift that will support a broader range of NYCC content throughout Manhattan. New York Comic Con will take place October 6-9, 2016.

The Fan Verification system will launch on Friday, May 20, when Fans will fill out a profile in order to be eligible to purchase Tickets when they go on sale. Fan Verification will close Monday, June 13 and anyone who has not completed a Fan Verification profile will be unable to purchase Tickets. For the first time, purchasing Tickets will only be possible online through the NYCC Ticket website and there will be no retail sales.

Also new this year, ReedPOP will roll New York Super Week into new series, NYCC Presents. This will continue the rapid expansion of New York Comic Con content throughout New York City and under a brand and banner that fans will recognize. NYCC Presents will include a massive array great evening events at multiple locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn. Each of these events will require a separate Ticket.

Full details regarding the Fan Verification process and NYCC Show news can be found here and at NewYorkComicCon.com/FanVerification. A snapshot of this new process can be found below.

  • Fan Verification is required for NYCC 2016. Everyone who would like to attend NYCC (whether you are buying Tickets yourself or someone is buying them for you) must fill out a Fan Verification profile.
  • Kids who will be ages 6-12 at the time of NYCC 2016 and will be using a NYCC 2016 Adult Ticket or Sunday Kids Ticket do not need a Fan Verification profile for their NYCC 2016 Ticket.
  • Fan Verification will be open from Friday, May 20 at 12:00 PM EDT to Monday, June 13 at 11:59 PM EDT. Fill out your Fan Verification profile correctly and completely – there’s no need to rush through it.
  • All NYCC 2016 Ticket Types will go on sale at the same time on a first-come, first-served basis. Fan Verification does not guarantee NYCC Tickets.
  • VIP Tickets for NYCC will no longer be made available.
  • NYCC 2016 Tickets will only be sold online. NYCC Tickets will not be on sale at retailers or any events leading up to NYCC 2016.
  • All Fans who filled out a Fan Verification profile will be notified via email 48 hours prior to NYCC Tickets going on sale.
  • The email Fans will receive with the NYCC on-sale date will include a unique link where Fans will have the opportunity to purchase Tickets first-come, first-served when they go on sale. There is a one transaction limit per link.
    If Fans are purchasing Tickets for multiple people, they must be assigned to a person using the name and email address they created their Fan Verification profile with. If Fans are purchasing a Ticket for a kid ages 6-12, they will add their name and age to the Ticket.

These changes have been done with the hope that more Fans will get the opportunity to experience NYCC 2016.

Image Expo Partners with ReedPOP to kick off Emerald City Comicon

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Image ExpoImage Comics has announced that Image Expo will partner with ReedPOP for the first time ever and will kick-off the Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) in Seattle on Wednesday, April 6th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Showbox Market theater.

Image Expo is an all-day event for fans, the retailer community, and the press to experience a showcase of exciting Image Comics announcements. Image Expo 2016 will feature a line-up of some of the hottest names in comics and offers a unique experience for fans to have unprecedented access to the writers and artists behind their favorite comic books at exclusive autograph sessions and comic-focused programming. The event is open to all fans, comics retailers, librarians, and media.

Image Expo will be an all-day event featuring such guests as Leila del Duca, Joe Harris, Rick Remender, Alison Sampson, and Jonathan Hickman, with more guests to be announced soon. In addition, there will be special surprise guests in attendance.

Tickets to the event are now available for sale. General Admission tickets are available for $25, Premium Admission tickets available for $75, and Image Comics’ Spring Formal tickets (the official EXPO afterparty—with a twist!) for $15.

A General Admission Ticket will grant one (1) person entry to IMAGE EXPO and includes a program guide book, access to EXPO programming (does not include Spring Formal ticket).

A Premium Admission Ticket will grant one (1) entry to IMAGE EXPO and includes admission to EXPO programming, program guide book, admission ticket to 18+ Image Comics’ Spring Formal dance—a chance to mingle with creators, press, retailers, and fellow fans, Image T-shirt, Image tote bag, EXPO exclusive variants, Priority seating, and access to the Premium signing.

An Image Comics’ Spring Formal Ticket will grant one (1) entry to the official IMAGE EXPO afterparty—this year held from 8 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. in the style and spirit of a traditional high school dance and in celebration of the industry’s diversity and camaraderie. Details to come.

Tickets to Image Expo presented by Emerald City Comicon are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets can be purchased here.

Seating at Image Expo is limited. Admission for retailers and members of the media is complimentary (passes are limited).

Members of the media interested in requesting a press pass should fill out this form. Comics retailers interested in obtaining their complimentary pass should fill out this form.

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The Tipping PointIt’s new comic book day! What’s everyone picking up? What are you excited for?

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Newsarama – ReedPop On Changes To Comic Convention Scene & Global Expansion – An interesting interview.

CBR – The Mission: How DC Comics & Marvel Helped Make Comics “BLACK” – As always, Joe’s column is a great read.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

The Beat – Long Red Hair

The Guardian – Northern Lights: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1

Nothing But Comics – The Tipping Point

NYCC 2015: Geek Guide to NY Comic Con Courtesy of Foursquare & ReedPOP

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nycc geek guide

·         Action Burger

Tip: “Free video games while you wait… Open late.” – Carey

·        Barcade

Tip: “25 craft beers on tap and 80s style arcade games, what’s not to love?! Also- Happy hour runs 2-8PM Saturdays and Sundays.” – Stevie

·         Brooklyn Brewery

Tip: “Very good beers, nice authentic atmosphere. All you need to meet some friends and have a chat!” – Maxine

·        Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

Tip: “Superhero store that poses as a front for a non-profit supporting kids creativity?! This place is just the best. Restock on capes, buy cans of gravity, or follow the trap door to volunteer with kids.” – Andrea

·         Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park

Tip:  “Courtyard by Marriott shares this space with Residence and is the official hotel of New York Comic Con. The Bistro will be serving NYCC themed cocktails.” – Foursquare

·         Discovery Times Square

Tip: “If you are a Hunger Games fan, the exhibit at DTS is a must.” – Kayleigh

·         Gotham City Lounge

Tip: “A bar dedicated to superheroes and $3 PBR & whiskey specials.” – Spike

·         Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Tip: “Lots of different event/conventions on. Make sure to bring comfy shoes, this place is huge!” – Chloe

·         Madame Tussauds New York

Tip: “The Marvel Super heroes 4D show was amazing. In addition to the show you also get to see all the Marvel Avengers wax figures-Hulk was the best.” – Sandra

·         Midtown Comics

Tip: “Get upstairs to look at the motherload of toys and statues” – Michael

·         Mission Chinese Food

Tip: “The twin peaks themed bathroom by itself is worth the trip” – John

·         Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA)

Tip: “An ever rotating exhibit of amazing pieces of comic book history. A must visit for any comics fans!” – Dora

·         Singularity&Co

Tip: “NYC’s only SciFi bookshop!” – Ash

·         The Way Station

Tip: “Great place to enjoy a drink with fellow nerds. The TARDIS bathroom is a sight to see but the friendly bartenders are also just as amazing. They have a drink & draw the 2nd Saturday of every month.” – Will

·         Toy Tokyo

Tip: “Great selection of Japanese/Anime figures/collectables.” – Matt

·         Two-Bits Retro Arcade

Tip: “Beers and video games. Two of the 5 food groups!” – Tracey

·         Williamsburg Cinemas

Tip: “Great theater! Check out a weekend matinee for $8.50 and be sure to head around the corner afterwards to see the awesome superhero mural on the side of the building!” – Nikki

·         8 Bit & Up

Tip: “Not only is there a coin-op SF2 Champion Edition machine in the front, but I wandered in late one night and there were 15 dudes sitting around playing SF4 on Xbox in the back. This place is legit.” – Den

ReedPOP and Brooklyn Brewery Unleash Specially Crafted Beer

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nycc-beer-defenderReedPOP and Brooklyn Brewery have announced the launch of the 2015 Brooklyn Defender IPA – an exclusive brew created as the Official Beer of New York Super Week and this year’s New York Comic Con. The beer will be available in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this September with a first-ever national distribution to follow in more than 20 states later in the year. This year’s introduction of the new IPA also marks the fourth installment of the Brooklyn Defender – the beer’s official superhero – created by renowned artist Khary Randolph.

The Brooklyn Defender IPA is a “superpowered beer” that will maintain constant vigilance to battle back the blandness lurking around the edges. This year’s rendition will be introduced at a release party at Brooklyn Brewery on September 9 and will be available for the first time bottled, as well as on tap. The Brooklyn Defender will then ‘hop’ into select bars and restaurants across the Tri-State area in preparation for New York Super Week, taking place October 5-11 and leading into the 10th Edition of New York Comic Con, October 8-11 at the Javits Center. Following New York Super Week, the Brooklyn Defender IPA will make its debut across the country in 2016.

brooklyn-brewery-logoThe beer is described as a bright, juicy IPA with a reddish twist from a dash of roasted malt and matched the flavor packed by Randolph’s exquisite design.

In celebration of the East Coast’s largest and most heroic pop culture festival, renowned comic book artist Khary Randolph crafted the bold spirit of the 2015 Brooklyn Defender to embody the modern superhero and athlete. The Defender looks like the everyday man, but is much more as he defends civilians against tasteless beer.

The Brooklyn Defender will protect New York from boring beverages at their release party at the Brooklyn Brewery on Wednesday, September 9 from 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.

New York Comic Con Responds to Ticket Snafu

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new york comic con logoIf you were one of the folks who tried to purchase tickets to this year’s New York Comic Con, you probably experienced a long wait, and technical issues. That coupled with quick sell-outs created a miserable experience for numerous individuals.

ReedPop, who runs New York Comic Con, has posted a very genuine response about the issues along with some very solid advice. Read below for the details and response.

On Wednesday at noon Eastern Time we put tickets for the 10th edition of New York Comic Con on sale and after months of preparation and close working sessions with our ticketing vendor we almost immediately saw something was not right. I know you saw it too. This letter is an attempt to help you understand what happened, and while that still might not get you the ticket to NYCC that you wanted, we hope it will at least provide you with some portion of the explanation you deserve.

Some facts we have been able to ascertain by looking at the data:

  • The demand for tickets at noon was roughly quadruple what we experienced in 2014.
  • Those who were attempting to buy tickets in the queue know that it took several hours to move through the queue and received error messages along the way. This was a direct effect of an unexpected and unforeseen slowdown of the system.
  • What is important to note is that regardless of the slowdown and error activity, when the queue opened at noon, there were already more individuals “in line” than there were VIP, 3-Day, 4-Day and Saturday tickets combined. This means that beginning at 12:01 demand had already outstripped the supply of tickets. Thus even without the challenges we experienced unexpectedly, there was not a guarantee that people “in line” at 12:01 would receive the exact ticket types they so craved.
  • The queue slow down lasted until about 3pm. At that time most fans that remained in the queue or refreshed after getting an error message were able to buy whatever inventory of tickets remained. Admittedly, many ticket types were sold out due to the sheer demand for tickets.
  • Now let’s talk about those ticket resellers – we don’t like them either! We know you see tickets available on reseller sites and we know how frustrating that is (especially if you did not get the tickets you wanted) and please know that we continue to be aggressive about doing all we can to deal with those resellers. We further limited quantities this year. We will comb through those sites and attempt to get tickets removed. We review the data of ticket purchasers and cross check names, addresses, email, credit cards and then remove and ban where we find people trying to buy tickets over the maximum allowed. In short, we are as frustrated by people selling tickets at an inflated price as you are.
  • What can you do about those reselling tickets at inflated prices? DON’T BUY THEM! First of all, it creates a market for people to price gouge, but just as important, we will be cancelling as many of those people we can identify as ticket resellers (meaning those trying to cheat the system and buy large quantities) so you may be buying a worthless piece of paper.
  • A limited supply of New York Comic Con Tickets will be available for purchase at Special Edition: NYC 2015 on June 6-7. All details can be found here.
  • An event at Midtown Comics later this summer. Midtown Comics DOES NOT have tickets yet. All of the info for this event will be announced at a later date. Note that Midtown Comics is the ONLY Retail partner selling NYCC 2015 Tickets.

We are truly sorry that the ticket buying process did not go as well as we wanted and certainly not as well as you deserve. The reasons don’t matter though; we let you down and as a team, we are really, really sorry for that.  We know many of you won’t get the tickets you wanted for NYCC and for some it is because of sheer demand for limited quantities, for some it is aggressive ticket brokers and for some it is the challenges our system had thrown at it yesterday. No matter the reason for it we want you to know that we wish we could get tickets into the hands of everyone that wants them and we are doing all we can to assure that and that we value you as fans more than you can possibly imagine and what feels the worst is that many of you don’t feel that way today.

 

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It’s new comic book day! What’s everyone excited for?

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CBLDF – Comics World Responds to Charlie Hebdo Attack – A good round-up.

CBR – ERASING WOMEN: The Importance of “Agent Carter” to Comic Culture – A good read.

ICv2 – ReedPop Acquires Emerald City – And the great consolidation begins.

 

Around the Tubes Reviews

Comic Vine – Injustice: Year Three #16

The Beat – Star Wars #1

Bleeding Cool – Star Wars #1

New York Comic Con 2014: BOOM! Studios Participates in ReedPop Partnership with Chevrolet and Uber to Give Fans Free Rides

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BOOM! Studios is participating in a special promotion during New York Super Week (NYSW), the week leading up to the start of New York Comic Con (Oct. 9-12) at the Javits Center in New York City. ReedPOP announced a partnership with Chevrolet and Uber that will put fans in the driver’s seat of convenience at this year’s events. As part of the partnership, Chevrolet will custom wrap nine different car models with some of the most iconic characters from comics, video games, and literature—including several from BOOM! Studios titles—that fans can Uber to events all across the city. The partnership kicked off October 3 and runs through October 7.

Comic Con fans will also have a chance to win exclusive access to great prizes and collectibles thanks to the Chevrolet and Uber partnership. For instance, fans who ride in the Chevrolet Cruze may win BOOM! Studios exclusive comics and graphic novels. Those who ride in the New York Super Week Chevrolet Tahoe will be eligible to receive New York Comic Con and New York Super Week t-shirts, tickets to New York Super Week events, and much more.

Fans will also be eligible to win a trip to NYCC 2015 with VIP Tickets and a Chevy Car Exclusives Prize Pack through the “Chevrolet Gives You the Keys to NYCC” contest. Starting on October 3, fans are encouraged to tweet creative photos of one of the cars, using the hashtag #ChevyNYCC. Following the completion of New York Comic Con on October 13, NYCC and Chevrolet will pick the 10 best photos as finalists.

BOOM! Studios joins Dark Horse, Image, Valiant Entertainment, IDW, New York Super Week, Random House, SEGA, and TBS to provide graphics to wrap select Chevrolet vehicles that will be used as part of the promotion. Featured on the BOOM! Car will be the following titles:

  • Front Hood
    • Hacktivist
    • Lumberjanes
    • Hexed
  • Front bumper
    • Regular Show
  • Right side
    • The Amazing World of Gumball
    • Teen Dog
    • Adventure Time
    • Mouse Guard
    • Bee and PuppyCat
    • Wild’s End
  • Left side
    • Dead Letters
    • Black Market
    • Big Trouble in Little China
    • George Pérez’s Sirens
    • The Woods
  • Back Hood
    • Thomas Alsop
    • Translucid
    • Jim Henson’s The Musical Monsters of Turkey Hollow

New York Super Week will take place October 3-12, leading into the East Coast’s biggest and most exciting convention – New York Comic Con. The New York Super Week Card will offer fans access to dozens of special offers including drink specials at venues and bars, discounts to citywide tours and in-store merchandise discounts at retailers including Midtown Comics and Discovery Times Square.

How to download:
1. Open up your Uber app
2. Enter promo code:
3. Request ‘COMIC CAR’

BOOM! Studios can be found at booth #1344 at New York Comic Con.

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