When you say the word 'convention,' there are two very different pictures that can come to mind. The first, as far as Popverse is concerned, is the hall filled with thousands of fans in cosplay or with families, hoping to meet some of their favorite people in entertainment, witness the latest news firsthand, or collect exclusive merch. The other is a meeting of professionals within a specialized field looking to make connections with each other, get updates on the state of their industry, and prepare for the changes to come in a developing business landscape.

Most attendees may not realize this, but New York Comic Con is both. In years past, trade magazine publisher ICv2 has hosted an annual event at the convention every year to get professionals in the comic book industry up to speed on the latest state of the business and how