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Although it's been a long, hard convention season, enthusiasm for the New York Comic-Con which kicks off tomorrow is running HIGH, especially among our European comics friends, who can't afford San Diego prices any more, but find New York's Fall Saver Fares just right. It's hard to find a better time in New York than early October -- crisp air, falling leaves, a certain "buzz" in the air....it's a good time. In case you are wondering what to do or where to go, we'll direct you to the hard work that others have done.

Mostly via Twitter, here's a roundup of who's where and signing when . NOTE: We'll be updating this for the next day or so. New entries are marked with a *.

Lerner Graphic Universe line hasn't got much industry attention but it's putting out some fun books by talented creators for the younger set, Check out that they have to offer.

Inaki Miranda's amazing work on TRIBES has gotten a lot of attention, and he'll be at the show. details below. The creators of the widescreen...

Podcast favorite Indie Spinner Rack (Booth #425) will have the Awesome Anthologies and more but also  a wide array of indie talent whom will  be signing, selling their books and sketches as well. PLUS the big Rock Comic-Con party on Saturday night.

Click for a larger, printable version -- do it Conan's way!

It is worth running this press release jut to run this graphic. Events include a signing at the NY Toys 'r' Us at 7 pm on Friday.

Hall of Famers, Steranko and Kubert highlight the activities here.

Industry analyst Milton Griepps site ICv2 is known for holding thought-provoking conferences each year before New York Comic Con and this year is no exception as the ICv2 Digital Comics Conference tackles the digital comics world, with virtually all the major players in attendance and ready to spill the beans. Note, the Beat is one of the sponsors of the event.

Art blog Comic Twart is taking on Silver Sable, who actually had her own title that lasted a whole 35 issues back in the day.

Bobby Timony of Zuda's Night Owls provides a nod to an imagined Laurel & Hardy's horror comedy, LAUREL & HARDY: VAMPIRE HUNTERS. Click for a larger version.

Now THIS is interesting. The other day we were talking about how the lack of strong demographic readership info is definitely felt in the comics space. It's not a scientific survey, but Kelly Thompson at She Has No Head has started something called the Ladies Comics Project where she asks her female friends -- some comics readers some not -- to pick and read a comic previously unknown to them and give their thoughts.