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Sign o' the times: Josh Neufeld was being sent around the world by the US State Dept. as am ambassador of free speech:

It's been a long year of change in the comics industry, and New York Comic Con feels like the end point of an arduous but rewarding journey. We were just doing a search for blogs posts about the show and already found fairly fascinating two think pieces that show the ascendance of nerd culture as a boon -- or a threat, depending on how you view it.

Only available as an image, but all things Marvel at NYCC can be found here.

Beat Pal Jimmy Aquino and the Comic News Insider podcast have a fantastic signing line-up at their booth! See below:

Capping off a successful 2010 convention season and eager to win over more fans to its brand of high-quality comics and graphic novels, Archaia...

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.