New York Comic Con is almost here, yay!  While waiting for the convention to start, here’s news to keep you busy.

Around the Blogs:

ICv2 – Books-a-Million Joins Boycott of DC GNs – Will this also end in four months?

Hindustan Times – Muslim comic series seeks global audience – Nice puff piece about The 99.

Huffington Post – ’99’ Muslim Superhero Comics Gain Followers — And Controversy – Good coverage but where was the site a year ago when we defended the comic and petitioned The Hub to air the cartoon series?

Con Coverage:

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: Killing Pickman

The Mary Sue – NYCC – After-Events

MTV Geek – 10 Awesome Things To Do And See At New York Comic Con

The Beat – First Look at NYCC: Photos from the set-up

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: The Red Ten #1 by Tyler James and Cesar Feliciano

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: The Gathering and Ever After

Bleeding Cool – Avatar Call For Open Submissions On Sunday At NYCC

Bleeding Cool – NYCC Debut: The Scam #1

Comics Alliance – New York Comic-Con Preview: What To Do On Thursday & Friday

Around the Tubes Reviews:

MTV Geek – X-Men Regenesis #1

CBR – X-Men Regenesis #1