NYCC 2013: Saturday's Star Wars Rebels Panel & More in Andrew's Day 2 Diary

NYCC ’13 Floor Journal Part 2

By Andrew O’Brien

October 12^th- No sleep issues today. Just got up and got out, ready to hit the Con on its busiest day. Saturday is a great day for NYCC, but I warn you.. don’t make it your only day. Saturday is usually the day with the most essential panels and the dealers seem to have the most swag, but it comes with a price. No.. not one of money, but one of room. On Friday and Sunday one could travel from one end of the show floor to the other in... I’d say about 20 minutes if you don’t mind bumping into a couple people and squeezing through some tight spaces. On Saturday, though, it could take you 45 minutes to an hour to make it across the floor because you don’t actually do much walking. It's more like shuffling. If you don’t mind large crowds and tight spaces by all means just go Saturday; the best cosplayers usually come out  (and boy did Idle Hands get some great pictures of them), and did I mention the panels? The comics world came in full force with panels ranging from Inhumanity to Vertigo to the New 52, but only one panel shined as the most essential panel for me this year.

NYCC 2013: Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel & Faith Return

Announced today at New York Comic Con, Dark Horse is bringing the Whedonverse into it’s tenth season with the help of fan favorite authors, Christos Gage and Victor Gischler.

“In Buffy, Season 10 is going to be about bringing friendships back together, while in Angel and Faith, relationships are shattered. Magic is starting to come back into the world, but in some surprising ways, like that vampire we saw standing in the sunlight at the end of Season 9,” says Editor in Chief Scott Allie.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 is slated for 30 issues, written by Christos Gage and illustrated by Rebekah Issacs, with covers by long time series artist, Steve Morris.

“The Buffyverse community has been wonderfully welcoming to Rebekah and me. It's a tremendous honor for Joss and Dark Horse to trust us with their flagship book, and we are going to do all we can to be worthy of that trust. It's a new season, with new rules...but hopefully the same blend of love, action, horror, humor and creativity that's made Buffy and her Scoobies part of all our families. We hope you'll join us for the ride,” states Christos Gage.

NYCC 2013: Friday's Prime Marvel Comic Panels & More in Andrew's Day 1 Diary

NYCC ‘13 Floor Journal Part 1

By Andrew O’Brien

Friday October 11^th- I awoke for my first day of New York Comic Con after only three hours of sleep, alert and ready for…well.. actually grumpy and wanting to go back to bed. But the clock was ticking and I had to make that (for no good reason) 11 o’clock in the morning Amazing X-Men panel. By the time I arrived in Penn Station, nerds had fully infested the city like a zombie plague, and yes, there were even some zombies. So I did what I always do (and if it’s your first time this is a helpful hint), I followed the nerds to the Javitz Center. It’s a short walk and if the weather is bearable, there’s no reason to pay for a cab or wait for the shuttle. I arrived at the Javitz Center, spent probably around 10 minutes looking for the panel room (since they like to shuffle the landscape around randomly) and was ready to..wait in line for like ...45 minutes. But then it was panel time.

NYCC 2013: Dark Horse Expands Game of Thrones

When we hit New York Comic Con..or any other con, we put together an awesome team and hit it hard...and then at night...we find an awesome party and hit it hard...so please excuse the lack of hourly updates. WE CRAVE FUN. If you're a regular, you know this is not the place for up to the minute coverage, but I think we deliver the goods. We did manage to work a fan favorite property into our shoots yesterday and thought we might throw all that eye candy at you this morning. It seems Dark Horse knows your love for Game of Thrones has not diminished and is sending out more excellent collectibles for your medieval-y shelf space into 2014.

NYCC 2013: Capcom Game Demos & More

Capcom will be heading to the east coast for New York Comic Con 2013 this weekend where fans can get their hands on the latest and greatest game demos at booth #1604. East coast fans will get their first chance to play Strider as well as the recently announced console version of Dustforce. DuckTales: Remastered, releasing on November 12 on disc, will also be available for any Scrooge fans who have not yet experienced this acclaimed platformer. In addition, Monster Hunter fans can unite at the Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate lounge with photo opps and a seating area with charging stations for hunters to easily join up and quest.

NYCC 2013: Mezco's Axe Cop Test Shot Exclusive

He's a cop...with an axe...he's AXE COP!

Mezco's 1st series of Axe Cop action figures doesn't hit stores until 2014, but you can get a special Axe Cop early, only at New York Comic Con (booth 1855) and MezcoToyz.com.

This is the first time a test shot has ever been released from the Mezco Axe Cop line of figures.

This 4inch scale Axe Cop figure is a limited edition of 500. He is comes packaged in a poly bag with an information card. As a test shot, he is unpainted and presented in his glorious raw plastic form.

NYCC 2013: Fox's Panels & Signings

As the 2 largest geekstravaganza IN THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD quickly approaches, we get a nice, concise list of what FOX TV will be bringing to the show. Here's the breakdown...

PANELS, SCREENINGS & AUTOGRAPH SIGNING SCHEDULE (by day)

 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

 

ALMOST HUMAN

Screening:  6:15 PM – Empire Stage 1-E

Step into the future with a special screening of the highly anticipated action drama from J.J. Abrams and J.H. Wyman. ALMOST HUMAN, premiering Monday, Nov. 4 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, takes place approximately 30 years in the future – when being a cop has only become a more dangerous job than it is today. Following an unprecedented increase in the crime rate, every police officer must partner with an android. The series will follow the week-to-week missions of John Kennex (Karl Urban), a detective and sole survivor of a devastating police ambush, and his robot partner, Dorian (Michael Ealy), as this buddy-cop duo solve cases and fight to keep the lid on dangerously evolved criminals in this futuristic landscape.

NYCC 2013: The Incredible Bionic Man

The Incredible Bionic Man” Appears at New York Comic Con –including panel discussion with scientists, special sneak-preview of film, and public display and demonstration of robot.

Smithsonian Channel is the exclusive U.S. television home to chronicle the behind-the-scenes story of the world’s first real Bionic Man–; a 6-foot-tall robot built entirely from bionic body parts and implantable synthetic organs –complete with a functioning circulatory system. The result of billions of dollars of research and featuring components borrowed from some of the world's leading laboratories, THE INCREDIBLE BIONIC MAN shows how far we have come in efforts to simulate the human body. A new one-hour documentary about the ambitious project premieres on Smithsonian Channel on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

NYCC 2013: Voltron and Robotech Team Up

Fresh off the blockbuster comic series team up announcement this summer from Dynamite Entertainment, New York Comic Con will host a joint panel of two of anime's greatest legends—Voltron^® and Robotech—for the first time on Friday October 11th at 11:00 a.m. in Room 1A14 ! This historic event will be the first time representatives of both properties will be together discussing the much buzzed about Robotech / Voltron crossover from Dynamite Comics.  

 

To give fans the latest news, sneak peeks, and insights into the creation of this historic crossover, World Events Productions (WEP,LLC) and Harmony Gold U.S.A. can confirm the following members of the creative team will be attending the New York Comic Con: 

Jeremy Corray – Voltron Creative Director

Tommy Yune – Robotech Creative Director

Bob Koplar – Vice President, World Events Productions 

Kevin McKeever – Vice President of Marketing for Robotech

Joseph Rybandt – Senior Editor, Dynamite Comics

Tommy Yune is co-writing the story with Dynamite Comics who will produce and distribute the comics. The first issue of the Robotech / Voltron Crossover is expected to be released in December 2013.

NYCC 2013: Frank Kozik x Outsmart Originals

…and now for something completely different...

 

 

Expect the unexpected at NYCC this week, like these two new KOZIK limited edition exclusive t-shirts...that's right, original designs by the one and only Frank Kozik. 

Outsmart Originals is grabbing on to this opportunity to release some unique and different designs by the Smorkin' Artist that are a must for Kozik collectors. From the Dead Cosmonaut (who will be joined by fellow explorers in the future) to the Day of the Dead Animal series starting with Los Gatos. Each shirt is screen printed on ultra cotton tees for both men and women and includes a sleeve screen as well - two great October themes from one great artist - these limited t-shirts are now available now and can be ordered online or picked up at the outsmart originals Booth #208 during NYCC.

http://outsmartoriginals.storenvy.com/

NYCC 2013: The Marvel Shop

The Marvel booth at New York Comic Con is back! (Booth #1354) Marvel will be taking the event by storm and aims to make this year one to remember! Along with all of the great on-stage panels, creator signings, and special events, Marvel is offering some fantastic new and exclusive merchandise that will be for sale at the booth (while supplies last), including T-shirts, glass tumblers, statues, Blu-ray DVDs and more! Be sure to stop by and check the booth out, as supplies will be limited.

Here is a list of items that will be for sale:

Rocket Raccoon Plush by Just Play with Limited Edition Skottie Young Lithograph – Take home your very own cuddly, plush Guardian of the Galaxy. Just don’t call him cuddly to his face.  Each awesome plush also includes a limited edition lithograph illustrated by Skottie Young! (Limited to 1000 pieces): $34.99

NYCC 2013: 10 Years of The Walking Dead

Skybound, Robert Kirkman and friends celebrate 10 years of rotting, stinking, festering, decaying, undead madness at New York Comic Con this year? Sure, there will still be a Walking Dead TV panel at the con, but the hardcore fans know where the real action is. I'm not 100% sure how folks get into the after party, but we've been told to pass on ALL the info to you..so here goes...

WHO:               “The Walking Dead: A Decade of Dead;” a full schedule of events and entertainment celebrating the 10 year anniversary of “The Walking Dead” property created by Robert Kirkman, during the 2013 New York Comic Con.

WHAT:              An art showcase, curated by Sina Grace, former Editorial Director at Skybound Comics, featuring rare artwork, famed illustrations and a signing by Artist Charlie Adlard.  Limited edition prints exclusive to the gallery will be distributed to gallery guests daily.

NYCC 2013: The Nerd Machine Has Come!

The Nerd Machine and Intel are joining forces to invade Metropolis during New York Comic Con, October 10-13, 2013. Come visit Booth #638, the Nerd Lounge, to charge your mobile devices, check out Intel powered technology and meet some of your favorite Comic Con talent. TNM is continuing the “Smiles for Smiles” (photo opportunities with your favorite NYCC talent) and “Signings for Smiles” (autograph sessions with your favorite NYCC talent) programs that raise money for Operation Smile.

NYCC 2013: Valiant Gears Up for Greatness

This October, find out why VALIANT is the MUST READ publisher in comics today at New York Comic-Con (NYCC) – the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention!

 

From Thursday, October 10th to Sunday, October 13th, Valiant will be in full force at Booth #2028inside the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan – and we're bringing along a boatload of exclusive giveaways, all-new convention-only items, and superstar talent to celebrate our biggest NYCC ever!

 

Stop by all weekend long to shop a complete selection of Valiant comics, trade paperbacks and merchandise, including two brand new items debuting only at NYCC – the Archer & Armstrong #14 NYCC Variant by fan favorite artist Clayton Henry (Harbinger Wars) and the oversized, shelf-busting X-O Manowar Deluxe Edition Book One hardcover collection – signed by all-star creators Robert Venditti and Cary Nord! And don't miss the UNITY #1 Preview Edition – a FREE, NYCC-only first look, featuring advance peeks inside UNITY #1 and X-O Manowar #19!

NYCC 2013: Adult Swim Panels and Signings

Adult Swim will host highly-anticipated panels and talent signings for fan-favorite series The Venture Bros., Robot Chicken, The Heart, She Holler, Eagleheart, Rick and Morty, and China, IL at New York Comic Con at the Jacob K. Javits Center, Friday, October 11 and Saturday, October 12.  See the full lineup below and please note all times, dates and locations are subject to change. Visit AdultSwimPresents.com for more details.

PANELS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

ADULT SWIM: The Venture Bros.
4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Location: Theater 1D

Talent: Jackson Publick (co-creator) and Doc Hammer (co-creator)
Show creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer, perennial Comic-Con favorites, will discuss their Adult Swim original series and answer fan questions.

NYCC 2013: DC Entertainment Events

DC Entertainment, home of the World’s Greatest Super Heroes and the comic book industry’s most talented artists and writers, today announced a stellar program of New York Comic Con panels, signings, announcements and other events certain to excite fans of all ages, led by a jaw-dropping display of eight historic Superman costumes from the big and small screen in celebration of Superman’s 75th Anniversary.

With an array of costumes previously worn by the likes of Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, Brandon Routh, Dean Cain and Tom Welling – the scope of this epic exhibit will expand the publisher’s convention presence beyond the floor of the Jacob Javitz Center and into the building’s public entryway – making DC’s expanded footprint undeniable to convention attendees and the public at large, and making for a convention-wide 75th anniversary celebration of The Man of Steel. A star-studded panel honoring the Man of Steel and discussing the beloved character’s many personifications, impressive history, and ongoing relevance within society and entertainment, is also in the works.

NYCC 2013: Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Deploys to New York

New York Comic Con, the biggest pop culture event of the year, is almost here--and "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." will be there with the action and excitement no fan can miss!
"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premieres Tuesday, September 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC

First, visit the Marvel Booth (#1354) beginning on Friday, October 11 for a chance to (almost) touch Lola! That’s right, the iconic vehicle of Agent Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) will be on display for the first time ever to the public and this is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to see--and be photographed with--a piece of Marvel history! Plus, fans can pick up an exclusive "Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." mini-poster (while supplies last) in the Marvel Booth to show their support for everyone’s favorite elite international agents.

NYCC 2013: eFX Inc. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Exclusive

With the debut of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC just days away, eFX Inc. is marking the historic occasion with a New York Comic-Con exclusive edition of its replica Phil Coulson S.H.I.E.L.D. agent badge and ID card.  As a New York Comic-Con exclusive, fans can join the ranks of S.H.I.E.L.D. – at least, they’ll have the credentials to prove it.  (Getting past security may be a whole different matter.)

The metal badge is made from the original master molds of the screen-used badge, and the ID card is made from the original digital files.  It comes in a real leather ID wallet, which is embossed with the S.H.I.E.L.D. emblem.

In addition to the replica of this incredible prop, the NYCC-exclusive convention edition includes a personalized S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent ID card.

NYCC 2013: DC Collectibles Exclusives

DC Collectibles, the high-end toy and collectible line from DC Entertainment revealed two exciting new “con exclusive” products that will only be available for purchase at New York Comic-Con 2013.

The first is a Super Best Friends Forever: Poison Ivy PVC Figure, designed by Lauren Faust and sculpted by Irene Matar. Super Best Friends Forever is from the popular interstitial shorts shown during DC Nation on Cartoon Network. Poison Ivy measures approximately 6.625” tall and is priced at $24.95.

NYCC 2013: Diamond Select's Exclusives & Panels

Diamond Select Toys is gearing up for their next convention, and in one month they’ll be at New York Comic-Con in Art Asylum’s hometown of New York City – the birthplace of Minimates! Not only will DST have a cool new exclusive product — as well as the ever-popular Build-A-Minimate station — at booth #2036 at the Javits Center, they’ll be hosting two panels full of hot new reveals! Read on for more info!

First things first: the exclusive! DST will be offering an extremely limited variant on their 9-inch Femme Fatales PVC statue of David Mack’s Kabuki. Only 100 pieces have been made of an unmasked Kabuki, showing off her facial scars. The individually numbered statues will be sold in a window box for $45, and will go on sale on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the start of the show. So if you don’t have a four-day ticket, ask somebody who does to swing by!