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Continuing the return of some iconic licenses of the past -- the big lizard has previously been published by both Marvel and Dark Horse, Godzilla is coming back from IDW!

Announced only via tweet from retailer Chris Butcher at this morning's Diamond retailer's breakfast. Dark Horse is announcing exclusive in-store downloads for those buying their digital comics, which will be priced at $1.49, according to Milton Griepp yesterday.

PR: Oni Press is in New York for NYCC 2010! Oct 8th – 10th we’ll be strutting our stuff at booth #2331. Come by and check out our eclectic library of titles including the con premieres of:

Dark Horse has a battalion of signings and creators and two exclusives: a limited edition Hawaiian Print Domo and a limited printing Xerxes Lithograph! Get 'em while you can!

Wow, this is going to be a VERY crowded schedule! There are a ton of things to do throughout New York Comic-Con and no matter what you choose, you're sure to get a little cultural edification, whether it's comics of Kirby Krackle. There are so many events and parties we had to slit this into two. We'll have Saturday's line-up later on.

As you might expect, Image has a huge presence at this year's show with Todd McFarlane, Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen and Jim Valentino -- just to name partners at the show.

As usual, Top Cow has some cool variant editions, including one of their best-selling ARTIFACTS mini series.

IDW debuts at New York Comic Con and the new book The Outfit by Darwyn Cooke is already one of the buzz books.

Jane Yolen, Matt Madden, and Faith Erin Hicks are just a few of the fine authors signing at the First Second booth.

Dozen of creators and many Kids' DAy activities highlight Archie's extensive schedule for NYCC 10. Archie Comics is at New York Comic Con 2010, bigger...

BOOM! STUDIOS GUESTS INCLUDE:  Eisner & Harvey Award-nominated IRREDEEMABLE & INCORRUPTIBLE's Mark Waid DARKWING DUCK's Ian Brill & James Silvani 28 DAYS LATER's Michael Alan Nelson FARSCAPE & CARS: THE ADVENTURES OF TOW MATER's Keith R.A. DeCandido

ICv2 continues its sit down with Marvel publisher Dan Buckley, who says many things, but also points out one of the great dichotomies of comics -- everyone says they want done-in-one jumping on point comics -- but when publishers put them out, the sales don't pick up at all: