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Graphic Policy at Special Edition NYC: Comics Convention

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I went to Special Edition, New York Comic Con’s new convention entirely devoted to comics. It’s run by ReedPop, the folks behind NYCC and this special con is in its second year. Here are are some of the key conversations and pictures from the con.

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SE: NYCC 2015: Bendis and Marquez take on Iron Man Post Secret Wars

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Invincible_Iron_Man_1_CoverAfter two sites, who have rather close relationships with Marvel, jumped the gun and ran canned posts before the announcement was even made, it is now officially announced at Special Edition: New York Comic Con that Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez will be taking on Iron Man post Secret Wars.

Invincible Iron Man will shake things up as his biological parents will be revealed, there’ll be new armor that can morph into other armors, there’ll be new villains, and new supporting characters including a new girlfriend.

Iron Man will take more center stage to align a bit with how movie audiences see the Marvel universe. Before this announcement, the news was choreographed as the character was front and center in both teasers Marvel released for All-New, All-Different Marvel, which had us pondering his role. It’s also been confirmed that it is still Tony Stark in the suit.

This is the first new series to be announced post Secret Wars.

There is a lesson in this announcement. Time your pre-canned posts right, don’t want folks to know how buddy buddy you are with the publishers you’re promoting! Makes you wonder about their other reporting… Oops.

Marvel Comes to Special Edition: NYC This Weekend With Two Epic Panels!

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special-edition-nycGet ready! Marvel returns to Special Edition: NYC this weekend, and they’re bringing big name creators, jam packed panels, and can’t miss announcements to our own back yard! Big name creators like Brian Michael Bendis, Charles Soule, Peter David, Marguerite Bennett and many more will be on-hand for can’t-miss panels – and even a big announcement or two! So don’t forget to bring a camera!

Please note, all guests, times and rooms are subject to change.

Saturday, June 6th

MARVEL: Next Big Thing

Time: 10:30 AM

Location: Theater 1

There’s no better place to learn about our thrilling and creatively diverse series than this panel! Don’t miss some exciting discussion of our Star Wars titles as well as the lowdown on some of Marvel’s biggest and best new series!   Panelists include Manager of Talent Relations Rickey Purdin, Sales & Communications Administrator Chris D’Lando, Brian Michael Bendis (All-New X-Men), Marguerite Bennett (A-Force), and Peter David (Spider-Man 2099) and Charles Soule (Inhumans: Attilan Rising).

 

Sunday, June 7th

Marvel Unlimited+ Member-Only Panel*

Time: 10:45 AM

Location: Theater 1

Join Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan Penagos, and top Marvel creators including Marguerite Bennett (A-Force), Peter David (Spider-Man 2099), Charles Soule (Inhuman), and Ramon Perez (Hawkeye), for a private panel discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel Universe.  Get FREE merchandise, sneak peeks of upcoming comics, Q&A Session to answer all your burning questions and more!

*Panel line-up is subject to change.  Merchandise available while supplies last.  Must show official Member Card, Photo ID or order confirmation email at the door to gain entry.

Valiant’s Book of Death Descends on Special Edition: NYC 2015 – This Weekend at New York’s Pier 94!

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SENYC_Logo_CLR_LowThis weekend, Valiant‘s must-read summer comics event, Book of Death, is taking over Special Edition: NYC 2015 – a pure celebration of comic book culture created specifically for die-hard comic book fans, creators and publishers!

On Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th, join Valiant Entertainment at New York City’s Pier 94 for a weekend packed with giveaways and programming – plus special guests, creator signings, convention-only exclusives, new merchandise, and more from the best that the Valiant Universe has to offer.

It all starts at Booth #915, where fans can begin the march toward Valiant’s blockbuster summer event with free Book of Death posters, bookmarks, and pre-order coupons.

The festivities are all weekend with signings from an all-star cast of Valiant creators, including special guests Clay Mann, Cary Nord, and Fred Van Lente, and more!

Then, join an all-star roster of Valiant staff and creators on Sunday, June 7th at 1:30 pm and jump into summer’s most anticipated comic book event with the Valiant 25th Anniversary Celebration panel presentation! Everything you need to know about the unstoppable event series Book of Death and what’s coming next for the Valiant Universe’s greatest heroes starts right here with an all-star panel presentation featuring writers Fred Van Lente and Amy Chu), Valiant Editor-In-Chief Warren Simons and Valiant Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani.

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New York Comic Con Tickets Go on Sale Online May 13

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New York Comic ConReedPOP today announced that tickets for New York Comic Con along with the second annual New York Super Week will go on sale online beginning Wednesday, May 13 at 12:00 PM EDT. This year fans will have three options to purchase tickets for New York Comic Con, including online at the New York Comic Con website, on-site at Special Edition: NYC 2015 on Pier 94 June 6-7 and an event at Midtown Comics later this summer the exclusive retailer for NYCC 2015. New York Super Week takes over the Big Apple October 5-11 with the crown jewel event, New York Comic Con, taking place October 8-11 at the Javits Center.

Now in its second year, New York Super Week is the ultimate celebration of super fandom bringing the passion and excitement of New York Comic Con all across the city with special events and exclusive engagements that tap into every aspect of fan life – comic books, music, gaming, film, television, and so much more. It will be connected directly with New York Comic Con through the New York Super Week Card providing cardholders with special discounts at select retailers, bars, restaurants and attractions throughout the city. Participating partners for 2015 range from Midtown Comics and Barnes and Noble, to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Rock Bar, Brooklyn Brewery, Discovery Times Square and Madame Tussauds New York. The Card will be available for those who purchase a 4-Day New York Comic Con ticket. For other ticket tiers, the New York Super Week Card will be available as an add-on purchase for $10.

Today’s ticket announcement comes as ReedPOP reveals the initial lineup of New York Super Week events that fans can expect throughout all five boroughs of New York City. Unique and exciting events this year include:

  • Doctor Who Symphonic Spectacular, for the first time in the United States, at the Barclays Center
  • The Thrilling Adventure Hour presents: CLINK! Beyond Belief Live at The Bell House (sold out)
  • After Party with BBQ Films at Terminal 5 (secret revealed in May)
  • Karaoke with the Broadway Stars at the Hard Rock Café
  • Stuff You Missed in History Class’s first ever live podcast
  • A Shipwreck Fan Fiction Competition
  • Writing for TV and Film Workshop led by writers, producers and executives from some of today’s biggest genre dramas and sitcoms

More details on these along with dozens of other events will be revealed in the coming weeks to transform New York City into a pop culture hub for superheroes, villains, vampires, zombies, geeks and passionate fans of all ages.

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The weekend is here! I’m spending it at a wedding and reading comics when I’m not. How are you enjoying it?

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Group State – HeroesCon kicks off in Charlotte – I need to go some year.

Wizkids – Marvel Dice Masters Update! – Be nice to be enough around I have someone to play against.

The Mary Sue – Pros & Cons: HeroesCon Promotes A Harassment Policy While Special Edition: NYC Takes Issue With Fan Attire – One step forward. Two steps back.

 

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CBR – Kill Shakespeare: The Mask of Night #1

CBR – Nova #18

Talking Comics – Velvet Vol. 1 Before the Living End TP

The Marvel Booth at Special Edition NYC is the Place to Be for Signings, Giveaways and More!

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This weekend, New York City’s newest convention Special Edition NYC kicks off its first ever show and the Marvel Booth (Booth #302) is going to be the place to be all weekend! In addition to the weekend’s exciting panel lineup, the Marvel is bringing the fan service to attendees with tons of signings, great giveaways and much more!

Plus, the Marvel Booth at Special Edition NYC is one of your last chances to get your hands on the glow-in-the-dark Original Sin Watcher Eyeball before the original design is retired for good! Free Watcher Eyeballs, Iron Man masks, collectable lithographs and more will be distributed to fans through the weekend, while supplies last. Stop by the booth periodically for your chance to get your hands on one!

Marvel is also proud to bring its exciting stable of All-New Young Guns artists to the first ever Special Edition NYC! Don’t miss your chance to meet some of the hottest artists in the industry as they sign at the Marvel Booth periodically over the course of the show. And be sure to pick up your free copy of the All-New Young Guns Sampler, featuring new Marvel from Mahmud Asrar, Nick Bradshaw, David Marquez, Sara Pichelli, Valerio Schiti and Ryan Stegman!

Not to mention an all-star lineup of your favorite Marvel creators who will be at the booth periodically throughout the weekend! Swing by and visit Marvel writers and artists including Peter David, Jason Latour, Ed McGuinness, Frank Cho and more! Check the schedule for signing times.

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Archie Comics Announces Signing, Events At This Weekend’s Special Edition: NYC

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archie logoAre you wondering what’s going on in the world of Riverdale? Archie Comics invites you to join them at Special Edition: NYC (Booth #306) as they take the stage to talk about all the recent hype—from Jughead zombies to classic video game characters crossing over. With all star creator signings, a range of panels, and more, fans won’t want to miss seeing the best Riverdale has to offer. Join Archie Comics as they give you a one-of-a-kind peek into what’s going on in Riverdale now and in the months to come!

Signings:

Date: Saturday, June 14

  • 2pm – 3pm: Ryan Jampole & Jamal Peppers
  • 3pm – 4pm: Francesco Francavilla

Date: Sunday, June 15

  • 2pm – 3pm: Ryan Jampole & Jamal Peppers

Panels:

Archie: Life, Afterlife and Beyond

Date: Saturday, June 14
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Location: Theater B – 1E21

Speakers: Alex Segura, Francesco Francavilla, Jon Goldwater, Mike Pellerito

Talk about the major events happening at Archie Comics – from the hit horror series AFTERLIFE WITH ARCHIE to the upcoming “Death of Archie” in the pages of LIFE WITH ARCHIE and much more – with an all-star cast of Archie staff and stars, including artist Francesco Francavilla (Afterlife with Archie), Co-CEO/Publisher Jon Goldwater, President Mike Pellerito, and Red Circle Editor and SVP – Publicity and Marketing Alex Segura.

Archie: Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man

Date: Sunday, June 15
4pm – 5pm
Location: Theater A – 1E19

Speakers: Jamal Peppers, Mike Pellerito, Paul Kaminski, Ryan Jampole, Vincent Lovallo

Get the inside scoop on what’s coming up in Archie’s best-selling “Action” line of video game titles, including SONIC THE HEDGEHOG, SONIC UNIVERSE and MEGA MAN, with Archie President Mike Pellerito, SONIC/MEGA MAN editor Paul Kaminski, assistant editor Vincent Lovallo and artists Ryan Jampole and Jamal Peppers!

Marvel Comes to Special Edition NYC With a Can’t Miss Panel Lineup!

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Face front, true believer! New York City’s newest convention just got a bit more Marvel-ous! This weekend, Marvel kicks off Special Edition NYC’s inaugural show in style with an exciting panel lineup, special guests and an exclusive show poster featuring art from all six of Marvel’s All-New Young Guns! Marvel has unveiled their full panel schedule for the convention, bringing fans all the answers they crave about Avengers & X-Men: AXIS, Original Sin and Time Runs Out, the cataclysmic story arc coming to Avengers and New Avengers this September!

Please note, all guests, times and rooms are subject to change.

Saturday, June 14th

MARVEL: All-New Young Guns

Time: 12:15PM – 1:15PM EST

Location: Theater A – 1E19

Marvel’s newest superstar illustrators – assembled on one stage! Originally launched in 2004, the Young Guns program has shined a spotlight on the best and brightest in the comic book industry early in their careers. Now, join Marvel’s ALL-NEW YOUNG GUNS as they unveil exclusive imagery, explain their methods and influences, discuss how they got into the industry and more! The panel will include Editor Jeanine Schaefer as well as artists Mahmud Asrar (Wolverine and the X-Men), Nick Bradshaw (Guardians of the Galaxy), David Marquez (Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man), Sara Pichelli (Guardians of the Galaxy), Valerio Schiti (New Avengers), and Ryan Stegman (Inhuman).

 

MARVEL: Next Big Thing

Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM EST

Room: Theater A – 1E19

Want to start reading Marvel comics? There’s no better time than Marvel NOW! And there’s no better place to learn about our thrilling and creatively diverse All-New Marvel NOW series than this panel! PLUS – What cataclysmic event begins this September in AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS? And what exactly is the monumental fall 2014 Avengers and X-Men event, AXIS? You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Don’t miss exciting discussion of current and future projects as editors & writers spill the beans on all things MARVEL! Panelists include Executive Editors Tom Brevoort and Mike Marts, with writers Peter David (All-New X-Factor), and Greg Pak (Storm)!

Sunday, June 15th

MARVEL: Marvel Unlimited+ MEMBERS ONLY Event

Time: 11:15AM – 12:15PM EST

Room: Theater B – 1E21

Join Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan Penagos as well as Marvel editors and top creators for a private panel discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel Universe. Get FREE merchandise (while supplies last), sneak peeks of upcoming comics, Q&A Session to answer all your burning questions and more! Marvel Unlimited Plus Members ONLY – show your Member Card or confirmation email at the Marvel Booth for event credentials.  Panelists include Kris Anka (Wolverine), Simone Bianchi (Thor & Loki: The Tenth Realm), Ed McGuinness (Guardians of the Galaxy),Michael del Mundo (Elektra) andWill Sliney (Spider-Man 2099)!

 

MARVEL: 75 Years of Marvel

Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM EST

Room: Theater A – 1E19

2014 marks the 75th anniversary of Marvel Comics #1 – The comic that started it all, giving birth to the entire Marvel Universe! Come celebrate this momentous occasion as fans join legendary Marvel creators to discuss 75 amazing years! PLUS – What is Marvel doing throughout 2014 to celebrate? The full scoop here! Panelists include Senior Editor Nick Lowe, Chris Claremont (Nightcrawler), Peter David (All-New X-Factor), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Nick Bradshaw (Guardians of the Galaxy), Ryan Stegman (Inhuman) and other Mighty Marvel Guests!

Valiant Unveils Exclusives, Signings, Panels, and More for Special Edition: NYC!

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On Saturday, June 14th and Sunday, June 15th, Valiant will be joining the festivities at New York City’s newest comic book festival, Special Edition: NYC, and they’re bringing a boatload of special guests and exclusives to celebrate!

Join Valiant at Booth #303 inside the Javits Center for a weekend packed with signings from Valiant creators, including acclaimed artists Robert Gill and Emanuela Lupacchino, and more special surprise guests! Plus, look for a ton of free giveaways and con-exclusive products, including the UNITY #8 Special Edition: NYC Exclusive Variant by Robert Gill – a limited edition, early release of the first issue of the all-new story arc drawing Valiant’s unbreakable superteam into the heart of this summer’s colossal Armor Hunters crossover event.

Then, join us on Sunday, June 15th at 11 AM in Theater A – 1E19 for the Valiant Presents Valiant First: Armor Hunters and Beyond panel presentation! As New York’s own Valiant Entertainment steamrolls into yet another super-summer, find out what the future holds for their power-packed Valiant First line-up of new series – including RAI, Armor Hunters, The Delinquents, The Death- Defying Dr. Mirage, and more! Join an all-star panel of Valiant creators and staff, including Joe Harris, Robert Gill, Executive Editor Warren Simons, and Chief Creative Officer Dinesh Shamdasani, for an exclusive round of news, artwork, and announcements right here, only at Special Edition: NYC!

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