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INTERVIEW: From London to NYCC with Cosplayer “6 Seasons and a Movie”

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There’s a ton of stuff to look forward to when New York Comic Con rolls around, no matter who you are or what you’re into; exclusives, collectibles, cosplays, panels, celebrities, premieres, attractions, the list goes on.  This year, for me, however, I most anticipated a conversation with a new friend named Paul, a London-based cosplayer […]

NYCC ’18 – Marvel Contest of Champions’ Real Grandmaster, Gabriel Frizzera

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Out of all of Marvel’s mobile games, the most successful one is without a doubt Marvel Contest of Champions. It hit $100 million in gross revenue seven months after its release. The developers behind the game, Kabam, always have a big presence at the Marvel booth at NYCC and this year was no exception. From […]

NYCC ’18: “Hey Robin, Why All the Cussing?” – Talking Titans with the Cast of Titans

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I had the opportunity to sit and chat with a few members of the cast of DC Universe’s new original show Titans at New York Comic Con 2018. Sitting with me were cast members Brenton Thwaites (Robin), Teagan Croft (Raven), Minka Kelly (Dove), Ryan Potter (Beast Boy) and Alan Richson (Hawk), as well as series co-creator […]

NYCC ’18: Inside the Marvel True Believers Panel

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The Marvel True Believers panel is invite only.  It is limited only to members of the Marvel Unlimited Plus subscribers and Marvel Mastercard cardholders. Luckily for you, I am a Plus member and brought my notebook with me to take notes on the exclusive announcements given at the panel. This year’s panel consisted of permanent […]

Crime Wave: Erik Larsen and other Creators Turn to Twitter After Rash of NYCC Thefts

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By Will Henderson From prints and buttons to the original cover art for Erik Larsen’s Savage Dragon Issue #88, theft was rampant at NYCC, according to creators. Larsen tweeted about the theft before the convention was over, first an image of the published cover, and then a series of tweets about the person he believes […]

NYCC ’18: Old Classics, New Voices – What Today’s Diverse Creators think of the Comics Canon

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    By Adam Karenina Sherif Content Warnings: sexual assault, sexism, racism This past weekend at NYCC saw a number of panels which earnestly attempted to push into more critical comics territory. Moderator Elana Levin, a comics podcaster and digital political organiser, guided the panel through a series of topics which offered some especially engaging […]

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