This morning, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a $1 Billion expansion of the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. Torsten AdairI’ve been writing for The Beat since July of 2010. I’ve been reading comics since 1974, collecting since 1984, and spreading the graphic novel gospel since 1994. I’m a bookseller, a librarian, […]
NYCC’15: Another Attendance Record Smashed! (But how do you fit more people inside Javits?)
Forbes reports on New York Comic Con’s record attendance: If you spent any time at all at New York Comic Con last weekend, you know there were lots and lots and LOTS of people crowding the Javits Center on the west edge of Manhattan. Official attendance numbers now confirm that observation. ReedPop just confirmed to […]
NYCC’15: Saturday Photos!
Saturday, I spent time on the show floor, visiting the sides (3-A, 3-D, 3-E) which aren’t as crowded as the middle mega booths (which I perused Thursday). Torsten AdairI’ve been writing for The Beat since July of 2010. I’ve been reading comics since 1974, collecting since 1984, and spreading the graphic novel gospel since 1994. […]
NYCC ’15: Cosplay Meltdown!!!
NYCC ’15 has come and gone, but the photos The Stately Beat Manor took are here to stay. We had a number of fantastic journalists on the scene, taking pictures of the events happening at the Javits Center as well as the great cosplays attendees wore. Here are a few favorites: Alexander LuAlex is the […]
NYCC’15: “NYCC Team Q&A” Listens to the Fans’ Criticisms, Concerns, and Comments
A con tradition, ReedPOP schedules a final panel at New York Comic Con where the main staff gathers to listen to concerns from attendees. This year, the panel consisted of Lance Fensterman (Senior Global Vice President), Mike Armstrong (Event Director), MK Goodwin (Content Manager), Jackie Williams (Marketing Director), and Kristina Rogers (Event Manager). (Shown, right to left, above.) […]
NYCC’15: Sunday Photos!
Sideshow Collectibles Insight Editions Funko (again) Jelly Belly Artist Alley Torsten AdairI’ve been writing for The Beat since July of 2010. I’ve been reading comics since 1974, collecting since 1984, and spreading the graphic novel gospel since 1994. I’m a bookseller, a librarian, an amateur scholar, a cool uncle, and a comics evangelist. Ask me […]
NYCC’15: Exploring the Deserted Aisles Before the Show Opens
In case you missed it, the floor planner for New York Comic Con is active! I reported on the biggest surprise earlier, but now, let’s take a leisurely stroll, virtually, through the exhibit hall and Artist Alley! Torsten AdairI’ve been writing for The Beat since July of 2010. I’ve been reading comics since 1974, collecting […]
NYCC’15: Getting Around
Here’s the map of the area: If you’re on the subway, take the 7 train to Hudson Yards/34th Street. If you want to beat the crowds out of that station, stand in the front two cars of the train. If you need an elevator, then you’ll have to walk along the mezzanine to the far […]
Interview: Troy Little on Recreating “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” for the Panel
Troy Little is an Eisner-nominated artist who took on the monumental task of adapting the American counterculture classic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, written by world renowned Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, into a graphic novel. Teaming with Top Shelf and IDW, Little has crafted a comic that sticks to the storyline of the book […]
Andy Kubert Reveals “Dark Knight III” Program Cover for NYCC ’15
In a press release today, ReedPOP revealed the cover to the 2015 New York Comic Con program guide. Illustrated by superstar artist Andy Kubert, the cover celebrates the 10th anniversary of NYCC and the 30th anniversary of the Frank Miller classic The Dark Knight Returns. This collaboration between DC Comics and ReedPOP also seeks to […]