Second Special Edition: NYC Changes Venue, But Is Still All About Comics

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Parent Category: Expos and Conventions

Category: Previews

Published on Friday, 29 May 2015 11:46

Written by Anont Chinskul

Returning to New York on June 6th and 7th, 2015, ReedPop's Special Edition: NYC is a convention that’s an extends its popular New York Comic Con (NYCC) which takes place in Autumn 2015. But this show primarily focuses on comic books and their creators. The art and writing of comics is highlighted here, not the Hollywood-ification that has become so popular that sometimes overshadows that core creative side.

This show brings together the creators and fans, and offers the experience that comic cons were originally intended to provide. This gives fans the opportunity to meet their favorite writers and artists from all over the world, get quality time with them, and give them the recognition they deserve without being overwhelmed by the media hype that’s taken over the scene at the media-driven cons. 

The show utilized a structure similar to what’s done at NYCC's artist alley (though this year it’s set at Pier 94 rather than the Javits Center). By being at a different venue this year, it highlights that is is different from NYCC. So the emphasis is on the fan, the creators' tables, comic vendors, and comic companies. 

Here’s the chance to focus on meeting your favorite comic creator on a personal level, getting autographs and photos, or getting that one-of-kind commissioned sketch from somebody you’ve just discovered. 

SEN features a long list of creators appearing, both returners from last year and new to the show. Guests include: 

• Meredith Gran
• Jerry Ordway
• Howard Chaykin
• Jose Garcia-Lopez
• Annie Wu
• Ming Doyle
• Brandon Graham
• Alex de Campi

You can purchase comics getting great deals at this show. Perhaps you can search for that missing issue you need to fill out your collection, or gawk at/join in with the endless parade of cosplayers.

It’s reported that NYCC tickets will be available on-site during SE 2015 just in case you weren't able to obtain one through online -- or if you prefer to perform a traditional in-person transaction. 

Go through your comic collections for that specific book you want signed by your favorite creator — check out the list on the website and see if they will be there; or save up some money to get an artwork created by your favorite artist right there at the show. This show will be one memorable experience for any comic fan — from the youngest to those convention veterans.

For more info and tickets, go to: http://www.specialeditionnyc.com/

Special Edition: NYC
June 6 - 7, 2015

Pier 94
711 12th Ave.
New York, NY 10019

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