Welcome to the first full day of New York Comic Con! Lots of cool panels today. Let’s get right to it!
11:00 – 12:00 – Marvel: Amazing X-Men & The Marvel Universe – Empire Stage 1-E
If you’ve been following along with any comics news sites recently, then you’ve no doubt seen Marvel’s very vague, one-word teaser ads. The mystery behind those ads will be revealed at NYCC. Most of the X-book writers not named Brian Michael Bendis will be here for this one: Marjorie Liu, Dennis Hopeless, Peter David, Gerry Duggan, Brian Wood and more. I’m most curious to hear what Peter David has planned now that X-Factor has ended. Could X-Factor be morphing into X-Corp?
11:00 – 12:00 – Mattypolooza – 1A01
If you’re a Masters of the Universe Club Eternia subscriber, you’ll definitely want to go to this panel, as you’ll be able to vote which upcoming figure gets made: Darius or Mara.
11:15 – 12:15 – DC Collectibles – 1A10
DC Collectibles has been steadily producing high quality tchotchkes of your favorite DC characters for a decade now. You’ll be able to preview their 2014 product line here.
12:15 – 1:15 – He’s Back! Celebrate Chucky’s 25th Anniversary with the Creators & Cast – Main Stage 1-D
If you are a fan of the Child’s Play series of movies, this panel is for you. Creator Don Mancini will be here, as will cast members Brad Dourif, Fiona Dourif, Danielle Bisutti and Jennifer Tilly. Friends to the end!
12:15 – 1:15 – Marvel Television Presents – 1A06
Jeph Loeb, the head of Marvel Television, will be talking all things Marvel TV. He will show previews of Hulk and the Agents of SMASH, Avengers Assemble and Ultimate Spider-Man. I don’t know if any Agents of SHIELD stuff will be shown here, as they have their own panel later.
12:15 – 1:15 – Felicia Day and Geek & Sundry Presents! – 1A22
Geek & Sundry, Felicia Day’s internet television network looks very cool. I’ve never watched Spellslingers, but after reading that it’s celebrities playing Magic: The Gathering, I very much want to watch it.
12:15 – 1:15 – Image Comics: Behind the Creations – 1A14
Some of the coolest comics being published right now are coming from Image. If you’ve found yourself bored with recent releases from the big 2, check this panel out. Kieren Gillen, one of my favorite current writers, will be there to talk about his new book Three, which is launching the same week as NYCC.
12:15 -1:15 – Adam Berry Q&A – 1A01
Adam Berry ain’t afraid of no ghost. Bustin’ makes him feel good!
12:30 – 1:30 – Game of Thrones with Jerome Flynn – 1A23
Bronn talks all things Game of Thrones TV show related. I suddenly know where I’ll be at 12:30.
12:30 – 1:30 – Straczynski Writing Workshop – 1A03
Calling this a writing workshop seems a little misleading, as you won’t be doing any writing in this room, or get critiqued on writing you’ve brought with you. But it is a lecture on writing from a very successful writer of TV and comics.
12:45 – 2:00 – Editiors on Editing – 1A08
If you’re interested in breaking into the comic book field, the head honchos of IDW, Valiant and Dark Horse are on this panel.
1:30 – 2:30 – DC Entertainment All Access – Empire Stage 1-E
Scott Snyder will be on hand. I wonder if he has a new book launching soon.
1:30 – 2:30 – BJ Novak’s One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories – 1A22
BJ Novak was one of the best parts of The Office. He now has a book of stories, one of which he might perform at this panel. Oh hey, and he’s being interviewed by Lev Grossman.
1:45 – 2:45 – I Have No Sewing Machine, But I Must Cosplay – 1A03
There’s no question that cosplay has grown steadily in popularity over the past few years. If you’re interested in dipping your toe into the cosplay water, here’s the panel for you. Personally, I think the 11th Doctor is the best costume for first time cosplayers. Bowtie, sport coat, sonic screwdriver and you’re set!
2:15 -3:45 – Inside the Creators Studio with Jimmy Palmiotti – 1A08
I hope interviewer Buddy Scalera does his best James Lipton. “What is your favorite curse word?”
2:45 – 3:45 – First Look – Justice League: War – Main Stage 1-D
2:45 – 3:45 – The Walking Dead 10th Anniversary Panel – Empire Stage 1-E
What?! These two are at the same time?! What the hell, New York Comic Con?! Both of these panels are going to have broad appeal. The only reason I think of to hold them both at this time is so that neither is overcrowded, because I would definitely go to both if I could.
2:45 – 3:45 – A Look at The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds with Eiji Aonuma – 1A06
Man, with this panel and the two panels above, expect Friday around 3 PM to be a nice time to walk around the show floor. If you have a Nintendo 3DS, then chances are you are getting this game. Check out an early preview of it here.
2:45 – 3:45 – Marvel: Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way – 1A22
If you’re a writer, their advice will be “Get published somewhere else first,” so feel free to skip this panel and check out one of the three excellent panels happening at the same time. If you’re an artist, you’ll find out how to get your work in the hands of editors, so you may want to check this out.
4:00 – 4:45 – [adult swim] Presents: The Venture Bros – Main Stage 1-D
The [adult swim] are always some of the best panels at NYCC. Doc Hammer and Jackson Publick will both be here. What more do you need?
4:00 – 5:00 – Marvel: Avengers – Empire Stage 1-E
The Avengers is Marvel’s current flagship line, and the franchise that is the center of the currently running Infinity event. Jonathan Hickman will be here. I’d expect a good Q&A session, as long as people can avoid “asking” “I love your writing so much.” Come one, people! Here is a Q&A that is asking for questions that dig deep into Hickman’s writing!
4:00 – 5:00 – David S. Goyer – Autographing – Autographing Table 7
It’s a free autograph session! Bring your Starman Omnibus Volume 5 and The Dark Knight Blu-ray!
4:15 – 5:15 – Max Brooks Zombie Survival & Extinction Parade Highlights – 1A23
I haven’t seen the movie adaptation yet, but the book World War Z is amazing. Max Brooks wrote it. I may sneak into this panel after I get my The Dark Knight Blu-ray autographed by David S. Goyer.
4:15 – 5:15 – Eat, Read, Love: Chew’s Ascendance – 1A10
Both Rob Guillory and John Layman will be here. Plus, Image will be selling a very limited edition slipcased red variant of the Chew Omnibus. Buy the omnibus at the Image booth. Bring it with you here.
4:15 – 5:15 – Rich Johnston’s Bleeding Cool Magazine Forum – 1A03
I love Bleeding Cool, and not just because it picked up our Who is the Outsider? story. Rich Johnston’s site is a rumor site, but it seems to get the news right more often than news sites.
5:00 – 5:45 – [adult swim] Presents: Robot Chicken – Main Stage 1-D
The Robot Chicken panel is MUST ATTEND panel. Seriously, consider it mandatory. You will laugh harder here than at any other event at NYCC! (Sorry Thursday night comedians…)
5:00 – 6:00 – Ewok Autographing – Booth #101
There’s not much detail listed here. Are the actors who played the Ewoks in Star Wars doing a signing? Is there a new Ewok book out? Has an actual Ewok been discovered?! I like that the speaker is listed as “Ewok.”
5:15 – 6:15 – DC Comics – Batman – Empire Stage 1-E
Batman by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo has been consistently one of the best selling and most acclaimed books in the New 52. The other Bat-titles are pretty hit and miss. Some are good, and some are…Catwoman. Snyder and Capullo should both be here.
5:15 – 6:15 – Beautiful Books: Graphic Design in Comics and Graphic Novels – 1A01
What a great idea for a panel. Have Jonathan Hickman talk about visual design. Why does this panel not happen at NYCC every year? It should.
5:30 – 6:30 – CBLDF: The Secret Origins of Comics Censorship! – 1A03
The CBLDF is a worthwhile cause. Even if you don’t attend this panel, I think you should buy some of its very cool merch at its table. You’ll be helping out the charity and taking some fun stuff for your collection.
6:00 – 7:00 – Oldboy – Main Stage 1-D
The thriller Oldboy is the latest Spike Lee joint. While Spike isn’t listed as one of the attendees, I really hope he’ll show up.
6:30 – 7:30 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Empire Stage 1-E
Forget the upcoming travesty from Michael Bay. The current TMNT show on Nickelodeon is where it’s at!
6:30 – 7:30 – Spotlight on the Fifth Beatle: The Story of Brian Epstein – 1A01
Artist Andrew Robinson was at NYCC last year, drumming up interest for this project in Artist’s Alley. It looks like a very cool graphic novel. This panel is definitely worth your time if you’re a fan of the Fab Four.
6:45 – 7:45 – Beer and Comics: NYCC Edition – 1A08
Ever consider the similarities between making beer and making comics? Well, here you go. Note: There will likely be no beer at this panel.
6:45 – 7:45 – Morning Glories Study Hall Live – 1A03
Do you understand Morning Glories? Really, you do? Liar! Come to this panel, ask questions, probably receive less than helpful answers.
7:45 – 8:45 – CollegeHumor Live! At New York Comic Con Starring Kumail Nanjiani – 1A22
Free Kumail Nanjiani show? And there might be other comedians? This might end up beating out Thursday’s comedy night! This panel might win the award for most underrated panel. If you free, hit it up.
8:00 – 9:00 – Bleeding Cool: The Sex, Drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll of Comics, Revealed – 1A03
Hearing comics gossip from Rich Johnston in person? This might be the most fun panel of NYCC.
