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Now, if you don’t have such luck in finding those works for a-song-and-a-dance, then you have to go to The Christmas Con this December 17th at the New Yorker Hotel -- and maybe you'll find them there, but probably not cheaply. Bring wads of cash or a hefty credit and then go wild. Yes, it's an authentic comic con — the holiday edition of the Big Apple Comic Convention (BACC) — a place for serious fans of comics and related media. This 3rd Annual edition combines a Christmas party with a standard convention offering loads of gifts, prizes, and special events to celebrate the season of holidays.
The BACC Christmas Con has over 100 exhibitors, plus artists, guests, and cosplayers, with a special focus on 30 up-and-coming artists from the NYC area.
Guests include:
Jim Steranko, the man who transformed comic book visual art through Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.E.I.L.D. A master of surreal imagery, he reimagined comic book art through a fine art lens. This is a rare and special appearance.
Rich Davis, author of the phenomenal Cult of Dracula and Rise of Dracula (soon to be a video series).
Khoi Pham, a DC and Marvel artist (Teen Titans, Duo, X-Men, Venom, Hulk) and talent mentor.
Sy Barry, whose 70 year career includes The Phantom comic strip, DC and Marvel. Barry celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. in the landmark 1957 comic book The Montgomery Story.
Alitha Martinez, the 2018 Eisner and GLAAD Media Award winner (World of Wakanda, Iron Man, Moon Girl, Black Panther, Nubia)
Brian O’Halloran, author, podcaster, and comic prince of Clerks, and Clerks II and upcoming Clerks III.
Origins of Play will once again offer a comprehensive, playable history of video games. Attendees can pick a favorite from Space Invaders to Super Smash Bros and play all day (or park the kids there and enjoy the panel events).
HipComics — its newest partner and the best dedicated comic sales platform — will make its first appearance in NYC with tons of free books, prizes and special offers. 21th Century Studios is also onboard with preview tickets, giveaways and prizes for epic sci-fi film Avatar: The Way of the Water.
Of course, BACC is also holding its rightfully famous Cosplay contest, and first ever Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, with prizes by partner Ultimate Wireless.
All of this takes place in the spacious ballrooms of Midtown’s New Yorker Hotel. The Art Deco masterpiece sits right across from the big post office and the train station (481 8th Ave at 34th St). Enduring the Covid pandemic crisis, BACC has survived and flourished notwithstanding these past two years . So this year, as co-founder Mike Carbonaro says, “We are here to celebrate with our fans.”
Founded by comic book maven Michael "Mike Carbo" Carbonaro in 1995, the show started at the auditorium of St Paul's Church on 10th Ave. in Manhattan. After spending 12 years at The Penn Plaza Pavilion, the show moved to The New Yorker Hotel which is "The Daily Planet Building" of the Superman Comics World.
The Big Apple Comic Convention has been the premier boutique comic and popular culture show for the City. It’s chock full of dealers, collectors, and fans out for a good time in New York City and offers a place to share with others of like mind. Beside its comic collecting core, celebrities, cosplayers, music and film related participants are also in abundance as well. It’s a traditional comic convention with a fun, family-friendly feel that is the lure of this 20 year+ event. For more than two decades, Big Apple Conventions has presented the most outrageous NYC based comic and popular culture conventions. BACC also sponsored a trading card convention and much more extensive two day event in March in the same location.
Though comic book collecting is at its center, the convention also features a range of pop culture elements including science fiction/fantasy, film/television, cosplay, animation, anime, manga, toys, horror, collectible card games, video games, web comics, and fantasy novels. Including panels, seminars, and workshops with professionals from various fields. The Big Apple Comic Con also features previews of upcoming films, and a main event costume contest with prizes, and music. That’s why it celebrates cosplay and costumes which are an integral and vital part of its 20 year + history. Adds Carbonaro, “We love the art and the way cosplayers have revitalized conventions by creating a dynamic link between the worlds of comics, animation, cinema, and real life.”
After its decades long run, BACC has become a NYC essential: the comic book and pop culture collectible event, by and for the local community. But it is also a national hub for comic book collectors and traders. Many of the biggest dealers in the country attend and some of the greatest collectible books are exhibited, bought, sold, traded. And if you need a place to start, come to the show and talk with Mike, who is also a very active collector and mega-buyer — he can evaluate your popular culture collection, so don’t hesitate to contact BACC.
For more information, go to:www.bigapplecc.com
Big Apple Comic Con’s Christmas Con
Saturday, December 17th 2022
10 am - 7 pm (early admission 9am)
New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Ave @34th St
Tickets:
General Admission $30
VIP Admission $85
Kids under 14 $15
Kids under 10 are Free
New York’s biggest event for comics, cartoons, sci-fi, movies, and more returns as the New York Comic Con descends upon the Javits Center. From October 6th to the 9th NYCC will host a multitude of screenings, special panels, and a mammoth artist’s alley. Comic guests include Adam Kubert, Arthur Adams, Chrissie Zullo, Janet Sung, Joshua Swaby, Peach Momoko, and many, many more.
Special film and entertainment guests include parody virtuoso Weird Al Yankovic, Brendan Fraser, Cassandra Peterson, and author Diana Gabaldon. The eagerly awaited Super Mario Bros. film trailer will be exhibited to fans eager to see Brooklyn’s native son and video game superstar hit the big screen (for the first time since the 90s). Experts from on the Japanese comics industry will weigh in on the Best & Worst Manga of 2022 panel. HBO Max’s Velma series, taking an adult spin on the classic character, will be screened with a guest appearance by Mindy Kaling. For animation fans, the Adult Swim movie Aqua Teen Forever: Plantasm will be premiered, and the US premiere of the hotly anticipated dub of Chainsaw Man. Even TV’s Svengoolie is taking part in NYCC with a special panel moderated by comic book publisher Dan DiDio.
So get your most comfortable shoes (or your best costume), and get ready for a comics and media onslaught.
To learn more, go to: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/
New York Comic Con
October 6 - 9, 2022
Javits Center
655 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10014
Video games are a place for creativity, communication, and breaking barriers. Leading the charge for what video games can be capable of is the Games For Change Festival. Running July 13 - 16, the 19th Annual Games for Change Festival will be held at The Times Center (242 W 41st St, New York, NY) July 13 to 14, and global online events July 15 and 16. Games For Change brings together a diverse mix of games industry leaders, educators, and social innovators using games and immersive media to make impactful change.
Speakers include industry heavyweights and world luminaries like Nolan Bushnell (Founder of Atari), Kjersti Fløgstad (Nobel Peace Center), and Allison Matthews (Minecraft Education). Every year, the Games for Change Festival The curated list of events, featured talks, workshops, and networking opportunities are designed to elevate awareness of how gaming technology is being used to transform a growing list of sectors, including health, education, and world affairs.
To learn more, go to: https://hopin.com/events/games-for-change-festival-2022/registration
19th Annual Games For Change Festival
July 13 - 16, 2022
Times Center
242 W 41st Street
New York, NY 10036
The perennial favorite of the Javits Center, the New York Auto Show, returns April 15 to the 24th, 2022. The future of cars is on full display across several massive floors along with press conferences from Jeep, Hyundai, Kia, Chevrolet, Nissan, Chrysler, and more.
The Electric Vehicle Indoor Test Track lets visitors see the advancements coming to EVs and take a wide array of electric vehicles for a test spin. In the Exotics exhibit you can see supercars, hypercars and exclusive luxury vehicles from Bentley, Karma, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Rolls Royce. Ford’s indoor ride experience includes an immersive and exhilarating Mustang Mach-E experience designed to showcase the future-forward electric vehicle’s abilities and learn more about the embedded technology and connectivity built into every vehicle. For those looking for a more light-weight and less gas guzzling way to get around, the All-new for the 2022 Micro Mobility Expo & Test Track features a range of electric bikes and scooters. Saratoga Auto Museum High Voltage Exhibit shows off electric vehicles dating back to the early 20th century along with a rare 1909 Studebaker Electric Suburban Model and a one-of-a-kind 1977 GE100, built to celebrate General Electric’s centennial.
All this and more manufacturers and concept cars than you can shake a stick shift at will be on display!
To learn more, go to: https://www.autoshowny.com/
New York Auto Show
April 15- 24, 2022
Jacob K. Javits Center