New York Comic Con: Heroes, Manga, & Movies at the Javits

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Published on Sunday, 06 October 2024 14:38

Written by Brad Balfour

The New York Comic Con returns once again, much like Jean Grey, unleashing a superhero fest of titanic proportions on the Javits Center. The massive event runs October 17 to the 20th, with a special preview day on October 16 for industry professionals. The show kicks off for the general public on the 17th with special events such as Coffee, Croissants, and Catching Feelings: An NYCC Brunch: a ticketed events with Bestselling authors Carissa Broadbent (Six Scorched Roses), Danielle L. Jensen (Bridge Kingdom), Elise Kova (Arcana Academy), and Brigid Kemmerer (Forging Silver into Stars) and Seeking Salvation: A Hazbin Hotel Panel, a panel showcasing the hit new animated web series.

The convention’s Artist Alley, one of the highlights of NYCChas over 500 tables with legends and newest artists side by side. Featuring Bob Camp, Jim Lee, Jeff Lemire, Humberto Ramos, Kieron Gillen, Sara Pichelli, Katie Cook and over 500 others in the same place.

The show will also full of special guests from TV and movies, including:

• Elizabeth Olsen

• John Boyega

• Walton Goggins

• Alison Sealy-Smith

• Adam Nimoy

• Orlando Bloom

and many more!

Extensive panels and presentation explore everything from Yu-Gi-Oh deck building and cosplay showcases, to panels for librarians and sneak peaks at new TV shows and movies. Celebrate 10 years of the podcast Happy Sad Confused in person as Josh Horowitz chats with an all-star cast of fan favorite guests, including Outlander star Sam Heughan and Stranger Things star David Harbour.

To learn more, go to: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/

New York Comic Con
October 17 - 20, 2024

Jacob Javits Center

It's Officially Spring: The New York International Auto Show Returns to Javits

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Published on Tuesday, 26 March 2024 18:18

Written by Brad Balfour

Spring has sprung, and that means The New York International Auto Show rears its head at the Jacob K Javits Center once more. Running March 29 to April 7, chock full of the latest and greatest from auto manufacturers around the world, concept cars, experiences and more. The New York International Auto Show showcases an incredible collection of cutting-edge design and extraordinary innovation. More than two floors of displays from the world’s automakers featuring the newest vehicles will be brought to the NYIAS.

Specialty exhibits include the Celebrity Vehicle Exhibit, which includes the rare 1971 Stutz Blackhawk coveted by Elvis, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s custom 1948 Packard Super 8, and more. The Custom Car Experience, Never Ride Stock (NRS), features customized cars, trucks, and bikes to charity scooter races, giveaways, live vinyl wrapping, and car care demos, the Never Ride Stock Experience is a celebration of individuality and creativity on wheels. But that’s not all – attendees can also expect to indulge in the latest street style trends, with fashion-forward displays and showcases that complement the high-octane atmosphere.

Manhattan Motorcars Inc. curates the Exotic Vehicle Boot at the New York Auto Show. This exclusive showcase promises to be a haven for enthusiasts of luxury, performance, and sheer opulence, featuring cars from Bentley, Karma, Lotus and more. There’s also an assortment of test tracks you can go on from Jeep, Ford Bronco, Hyundai and specialty EV’s, spanning currently available and upcoming vehicles.

To learn more, go to: https://www.autoshowny.com/

New York International Auto Show
March 29 - April 7, 2024

Jacob K. Javits Center

Society of Illustrators Present the 2024 MoCCA Fest

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Published on Friday, 08 March 2024 19:09

Written by Brad Balfour

New York’s biggest independent comic convention is here to usher in spring. The SI MoCCA Fest runs March 16 and 17 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea with zines, comix, graphic novels, manga, bande dessinee, and a few comic books too, as legions of artists set up tables showing their risographed and stapled wares.

The festival’s special guests include:

• Jillian Tamaki
• Adrian Tomine
• Nate Powell
• Anita Kunz
• Edel Rodriguez
• Maurice Vellekoop
• Caroline Cash
• Tomer Hanuka
• Maybelline Skvortzoff

And many more!

Along with the plethora of indie comics to peruse, there’s also panel discussion such as Gender Trips, which looks at  three artists whose work critiques, subverts and satirizes Western gender expectations: Corinne Halbert (Acid Nun), Beth Hetland (Tender), and Maybelline Skvortzoff (Dirty Panties). Made in New York is a discussion between Josh Bayer, E. A. Bethea, Juliette Collet, Austin English, Angela Fanche and John Vasquez Mejias on the vibrant comics scene of NYC. Professional Development: Financial Survival Kit offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs and artists looking to not getting eaten alive.

There will also be an after party at The Society of Illustrators (128 East 63rd Street, between Lexington and Park Avenues) on Saturday, March 16th. Tickets must be purchased for this in advance, and is a separate event.

To learn more, go to: https://www.moccafest.org/

SI MoCCA Fest
March 16 - 17, 2024

Metropolitan Pavilion
125 W 18th St.
New York, NY 10011