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Social Media Optimization for Comic Book Creators
Tips, tricks, and technologies to connect with your audience, build your base, and sell your books. Also, how not to ruin your career in one tweet.
October 09, 2021
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Editing Advice with Ellen Datlow
Multi-award-winning editor of sf/f/h Datlow started as Fiction Editor of OMNI magazine but these days edits mostly horror. (including the annual Best Horror of the Year for example) and currently acquires stories and novellas for Tor.com and others. If you’re curious about what an editor does how they choose their stories and contributors and/or have questions about horror fiction Ellen has the answer. Ask her anything. You won't be disappointed!
October 09, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Zenescope Previews Panel: The Story Behind the Stories
Ever wanted the story behind the "bad boys" of comics? Known for provocative covers Zenescope has been overlooked by critics. But what Zen fans know well is Zenescope has quietly built the largest female driven shared universe in comics! From record-breaking titles like Grimm Fairy Tales and Robyn Hood to fresh horror/comedy titles such as Man Goat & The Bunnyman and Possessive this underrated publisher continues to shift the face of comics! Come with an open mind and preview what's to come.
October 09, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | What Gru Knew (and you should too)
Marvel Comics Legend Mark Gruenwald knew a lot about comics. As Executive Editor from 1987 until his untimely death in 1996, Gru enjoyed the longest tenure ever as a writer for Captain America and masterminded the groundbreaking Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, but did you know he also provided the inspiration for the Owen Wilson portrayed character Mobius M Mobius in the MCU TV hit LOKI, created dozens of well-known characters including: U.S. Agent, Diamond Back, and Crossbones, and had his ashes made into a comic book? Learn more about the life and legacy of the man whom Stan Lee called the "Heart and Soul of Marvel Comics” in this entertaining and informative panel featuring co-workers, friends, and of course... fans.
October 09, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Building Relationships with Publishers and Editors
Creating comics requires ongoing productive relationships with your editors and publishers. Start with a personalized professional strategy to manage your career and maintain a positive, mutually beneficial relationship with editors and publishers.
October 09, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Ox Eye’s Next Horizon
There’s nothing Ox Eye Media can’t handle. We’ve brought Rat Queens to the kitchen table, Felix the Cat back to comics, and The Winchester Mystery House into the hands of comic readers worldwide, and that’s just the beginning. With Source Point Press and Deep Water games at the helm, we have so much on the horizon, and we want you to be the first to hear!
October 09, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | John Carpenter Tales for a Halloween Night Origin Story
In volume 7 of the award-winning graphic novel series releasing this fall John Carpenter and Sandy King bring together the best storytellers from movies , novels and comics for another spine-tingling collection of stories that will haunt you. Each story is a standalone surprise that captures the essence of the best night of the year. We dare you to read it all the way to the end. If you get too scared remember it’s only a comic.. or is it? This panel talks about the Halloween anthology series that started the current trend and why John Carpenter’s brand of Halloween is year round! Bring the Halloween edition of Tv Guide's REMIND to the panel to get the interior ad for the book signed in person!
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | The Business of Comics: Creativity and the Power of Branding
How should creators think about branding and marketing while making content? Harvard MBA turned writer Amy Chu (DOTA2 Red Sonja Wonder Woman Poison Ivy) and Ming Chen (Comic Book Men, I Sell Comics!) hold a frank conversation on success and the role of marketing with three legends in the pop culture world: hiphop pioneer Darryl DMC McDaniels (Run-DMC Darryl Makes Comics) comics creator Larry Hama (GI Joe Wolverine) and Riggs Morales Senior VP A&R Atlantic Records (Hamilton, Eminem, 50 Cent).
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Critical Contracts and Copyrights for the Comic Book Creator
Creating a comic book is a labor of love… but make the wrong move and it can become a legal nightmare! In this business, handshake agreements won't work — and misinformation can turn a copyright into a “copy wrong”! In this workshop, attorney Thomas A. Crowell, Esq. author of “The Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators”— the first dedicated legal guide for the comic book industry— will show you how to protect your copyright and negotiate key contracts every comic book creator MUST know. We'll even give you a few tips and tricks on landing a publisher!
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Pow! Bam! We need more Diverse Superheroes!
Diversity statements have been declared by big publishing houses yet we have to see more Black Indigenous and Persons of Color as leading superheroes of comics read by our diverse communities. This panel features creators and librarians from the five National Associations of Librarians of Color in the USA sharing actionable points to tackle this situation such as: How can we show societal gains from reading materials reflecting diverse superheroes? How can we show the demand for these publications and advocate for them?
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Defending Comics Today: Contemporary Comics Censorship
The Comics Code may be a thing of the past but new censorship challenges continue to emerge. Algorithmic content restrictions and targeted takedowns in online platforms graphic novel bans at schools proposed legislation curbing free speech – these are just a few of the issues that the comic creators, publishers, retailers and fans have been encountering in recent years. Join the CBLDF Coalition Director Betsy Gomez, Media Director Jordan Smith, Interim Director Jeff Trexler, and Heavy Metal Executive Editor Joseph P. Illidge for what is sure to be a lively discussion of the past present and future of comics censorship.
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Getting Twiztid with Haunted High-Ons: From Music to Comics!
Join rap/rock icons Jamie Madrox Spaniolo and Paul Monoxide Methric of Twiztid with comic writer Dirk Manning in a discussion about the past present and future of their Ringo Award Nominated comic series Twiztid Haunted High-Ons from Source Point Press! The panel presentation will be followed by a moderated crowd Q&A and a major announcement! Immediately following the panel Twiztid be participating in a special signing engagement at the Source Point Press booth on the convention floor.
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Conventions, Games, and other Fannish Delights!
A panel celebrating all the fun of fandoms, conventions and other celebrations of popular culture, featuring authors who love them in their life and in their writing. Nerds, unite! Nerd out with Petra Mayer (NPR), Ryan La Sala (BE DAZZLED), William Evans and Omar Holmon (BLACK NERD PROBLEMS), Alexis Nedd (DON’T HATE THE PLAYER), and Lincoln Michel (THE BODY SCOUT).
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Civics for All Comics: One School District's Quest to Provide High Quality Graphic Non Fiction
The New York City Department of Education's Department of Social Studies and Civics is committed to integrating and creating comics for use in classroom instruction. Learn about our comics and hear from some of the creators about why comics are a necessary tool to teach social studies and civics.
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | When Comics Come To School: MS137 America's School of Heroes
The growing use of the comics medium in the classroom environment continues to expand in schools across the country as more educational professionals seize the opportunity to engage their students with a wider range of tools. From the language arts to visual art and to the school library, teachers, and administrators have discovered that not only does the comics medium drive engagement with students, it also creates partnerships across disciplines throughout the school. Join in this conversation with the educators from MS137 America's School of Heroes as they talk about their experience, opportunities and discoveries.
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | John Paul Leon Tribute
A tribute to the life and work of JOHN PAUL LEON "the artist's artist". since 1991 JOHN PAUL LEON has dedicated his career to the craft of sequential illustration and American superhero comic books and has earned the love and respect of all of his professional peers. he passed away this May 2nd after a 14-year battle with cancer leaving behind a legacy as perhaps one of the more talented modern-day artists in the industry. Let's explore some of his works from his initial try-out portfolio to his early debut as an artist on STATIC EARTH X thru his artistic process on his critically-acclaimed creator-owned series THE WINTER MEN and his final days on BATMAN CREATURE OF THE NIGHT JUPITERS LEGACY REQUIEM and BATMAN/CATWOMAN.
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Pitch Perfect: How to Successfully Pitch Your Story to a Publisher
You’ve got a story to tell and you want the world to see it! All you need is someone to agree to publish it! So how do you do that? Does the whole creative team have to be in place before approaching a publisher? Does the project have to be completed? How do I talk with a publisher? What do they want out of the book? If the book is done, why won’t they just publish it? It’s free money, right??? Join Andy Schmidt, Publisher at CEX Publishing and comics educator, and other comics pros for a frank discussion about how to pitch to comics publishers.
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Graphic Novels as Resources for Kids Dealing with Anxiety
Join Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham (FRIENDS FOREVER), Mike Holmes (MY OWN WORLD), and XX (XX) for a discussion on graphic novels for young readers as tools for exploring and encouraging conversations about mental illness, specifically anxiety.
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Smash the Binary!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Will Eisner: The Next Generation
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | THE 8TH AND 11TH DOCTORS ARE BACK FOR A WHOLE NEW WHO COMIC!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Spotlight on Surely Books!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Beyond a Steel Sky: When the world of comics and video games collide
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Melissa Benoist & Thomas Lennon: Supergirl Costars and Authors
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | HARD CASE CRIME PRESENTS: GUN HONEY
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Go Behind the Curtain and Listen to the Music of the Night!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Fierce Reads Remixes
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Celebrating Classic Marvel!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Dark Horse All-Stars
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF STAR TREK!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Dark Horse Hour of Horror!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | IT’S THE EPIC CONCLUSION OF THE LIFE IS STRANGE COMIC!
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:00 AM
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Emilia Clarke Virtual Librarian Keynote Presentation (Virtual Screening)
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM 406.1
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | The Sandman returns: A conversation with the star studded cast of The Sandman: Act II | presented by DC + Audible
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Main Stage 1D Hall
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | Stephanie Phillips, Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Josh Williamson in Conversation
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Room 1A21
October 08, 2021
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NYCC 2021 | The Future of Archie Comics: Humor, Heartbreak and Horror! (Virtual Screening)
Thu, Oct 7, 2021 3:30 PM Room 1A21
October 08, 2021
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Political Cartoons as Learning Tools
In this program, you'll hear from Ian Rosenberg and Mike Cavallaro (FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK), Ally Shwed (FAULT LINES IN THE CONSTITUTION: THE GRAPHIC NOVEL), and Mark Siegel (Editorial & Creative Director, First Second) who are all part of World Citizen Comics, a line of civics-minded graphic novels for readers of all ages.
October 08, 2021
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MCM Comic Con Birmingham's 2021 Artist Alley Registration is Now Closed. This is Now a Waitlist Application.
Apply to be added to the waitlist for MCM Comic Con Birmingham 2021's Artist Alley.
August 17, 2021
Mike Negin
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MCM Comic Con London 2021 Artist Alley registration is now closed. This is Now a Waitlist Application.
Apply to be added to the waitlist for MCM Comic Con London 2021's Artist Alley.
August 17, 2021
Mike Negin
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Invincible: Omni-Man cosplays that are truly iconic
From the hit Amazon Prime show and groundbreaking Image Comic, here's Omni-Man in his terrifying glory
July 30, 2021
Lexi Ginn
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Black Widow cosplay: Marvel fans suit up
These Black Widow cosplayers would make Scarlett Johansson proud.
July 08, 2021
Lexi Ginn
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Sketch Duel - Laura Howell vs. Sonia Leong
June 11 at 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST / 8 PM BST
June 11, 2021
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Loki cosplay: Marvel's God of Mischief achieves glorious purpose in these outfits
From the Disney plus series to his appearances in the Thor films, Loki's many looks are showcased here
June 09, 2021
Kelsey Endter
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The McElroy Live Q&A - June 11 at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST / 2 AM BST
All things TAZ, MBMBAM, their new podcasting book and more!
June 08, 2021
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Comic Sketch Duel: Chrissie Zullo vs Christopher Uminga
Tune on April 30 for an epic battle.
April 30, 2021
Derrick Weiss
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Exclusive Comic Drop: War of the Bounty Hunters, Signed by Charles Soule
Limited signed copies are available.
April 29, 2021
Derrick Weiss
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Scarlet Witch: How to nail Wanda Maximoff's hair
Wanting to recreate Wanda's hair from the finale? Then follow this guide to get the perfect look!
March 30, 2021
Jedimanda
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Captain America: Cosplaying as Marvel's First Avenger
From his Avengers outfit to his Endgame armor, here are some cosplayers worthy to carry Steve Rogers's shield.
March 26, 2021
Lexi Ginn
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Best Justice League Comics to Read After Watching the Snyder Cut
March 18, 2021
Mike Negin
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Learn All About RADIANT BLACK – The New Superhero Series From Image Comics
Power Rangers meets Invincible.
March 02, 2021
Chris D’Lando
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Metaverse Comic Week: Exclusive Art and Comic Legends Live
An exclusive event created by comics fans, for comics fans.
February 23, 2021
Ashlynn Freestone
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Top M.O.D.O.K. Appearances, Including Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. on Hulu
Mental Organism Designed Only for Karate
February 17, 2021
Mike Negin
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Resident Alien: Is the Show Loyal to the Comics?
Alan Tudyk is an alien.
January 29, 2021
Eddie Raymond
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The Best Star Trek Comics That Tie Into the Movies and TV Series
To boldly go…
December 16, 2020
Mike Negin
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Get Your Mandalorian Bounty Hunter Fix from These Star Wars Comics
December 08, 2020
Mike Negin
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5 Miles Morales Comics to Read After Finishing the Game
Electrifying.
December 04, 2020
Chris D’Lando
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Black Friday Deals On NYCC, MCM, ECCC, and more ReedPop Merch
Up to 30% off great gifts for con-goers.
November 27, 2020
Derrick Weiss
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Your Favorite Local Bookstores for Small Business Saturday
SoLoMo.
November 24, 2020
Derrick Weiss
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Best Black Friday Deals for Geeky Merch, Collectibles, Funko POP!s
Confiscate my credit card, senpai.
November 24, 2020
Derrick Weiss
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Small Business Saturday: Local Comic Book Shops and Recommendations
Shop local on Saturday, November 28.
November 23, 2020
Eddie Raymond
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14 Graphic Novels That Make the Perfect Gift for the Comic Fan in Your Life
We have the best gift ideas for the comics lover on your list!
November 04, 2020
Eddie Raymond
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That Small Press Comics Article Everyone On Staff Asked Me To Write
November 01, 2020
Eddie Raymond
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Complete List of 2020 Harvey Awards Nominees
The Harvey Awards are voted on by those working in the comic book industry as well as librarians and educators.
October 10, 2020
Eddie Raymond
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Highest Bids from the 10th Annual NYCC x MCM Metaverse Charity Art Auction
You don't have to bid $6,000 on a unique piece of art, but someone has.
October 09, 2020
Derrick Weiss
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Be a Part of New York Comic Con x MCM Comic Con's Metaverse
The Metaverse is with you, and you are with the Metaverse.
October 09, 2020
Derrick Weiss
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Quiz: Which Comic Should You Read Next?
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's your next comic read!
October 07, 2020
Britt Rivera
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10th Annual NYCC x MCM Metaverse Charity Art Auction
Bid on unique artwork from fantastic creators, benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
September 30, 2020
Mike Negin
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Top 10 Moments From ReedPop Metaverse
Come for the hi-jinks and stay for the cook-off that determines the fate of an entire planet.
August 31, 2020
Britt Rivera
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5 Comics to Read After Watching The Umbrella Academy
Whether it's Doom Patrol, New X-Men, or something as timeless as The Teen Titans, readers have always found a way to connect with the teens trying to come to grips with their new powers.
August 25, 2020
Eddie Raymond
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Staff Selects: Podcasts
Listening to Call Your Girlfriend always feels like you’re eavesdropping on a conversation between two really cool and really funny women.
August 24, 2020
Britt Rivera
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6 Spider-Man Comic Recommendations for New Readers
With a concept so simple, Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, and Jack Kirby (yes, Jack Kirby helped create Spider-Man) launched a superhero that millions of children grew up wanting to be.
August 24, 2020
Eddie Raymond