Oni Press at NYCC 2018
Booth #2028

PORTLAND, OR., Sept. 29, 2018—It's New York Comic Con!  We'd call it the last monster Con, but we're still reeling in the year. Oni Press will be at Javits Center in New York, NY, from October 4-7th, bringing you all your favorite comics! 

We are also so excited that Tess Stone (Not Drunk Enough) and Katie O'Neill (The Tea Dragon Society) have been nominated for Harvey Awards this year!  

Also, if you're making Con rounds on Sunday, we have two exciting events happening: the Oni Press Monster Battle Time live panel will be on the SyFy Wire stage at 10:15am featuring creators Gabo, Arielle Jovellanos, and Yehudi Mercado. At 11am, we'll be giving out previews of Sarah Graley's Our Super Adventure: Press Start to Begin during her signing at the booth!
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Oni Press Creator Signings 
Yuko Ota & Ananth Hirsh
Lucky Penny, Our Cats Are More Famous Than Us
Thursday 11am-12pm

Sarah Mirk
Open Earth
Thursday 5-6pm

Mike Vasquez
Rick and Morty™ vs. Dungeons & Dragons
Friday 1-2pm

Robert Wilson IV
Heartthrob
Friday 4-5pm

Magdalene Visaggio, Tess Stone, Sarah Stern
Rick and Morty™ Presents: Sleepy Gary #1
Friday 5-6pm

Natalie Riess
Space Battle Lunchtime
Saturday 11am-12pm
Patrick Rothfuss & Mike Vasquez
Rick and Morty™ vs. Dungeons & Dragons
Saturday 12-1pm

Magdalene Visaggio & Tess Stone
Rick and Morty™ Presents: Sleepy Gary #1
Saturday 1-2pm

Christina "Steenz" Stewart & Ivy Noelle Weir
Archival Quality
Saturday 4-5pm

Sarah Graley
Kim Reaper, Rick and Morty™ Lil' Poopy Superstar
Sunday 11am-12pm

Yehudi Mercado
Sci-Fu
Sunday 12-1pmOni Press NYCC 2018 Panels

The Building Blocks of Quality Characters

Date: 10/4/2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 1A02
Join Oni Press Publisher James Lucas Jones alongside creators Yehudi Mercado (Sci-Fu), Robert Wilson IV (Heartthrob), Sarah Graley (Kim Reaper), and more in a head-to-head where characters are built with literal children’s building blocks.

Speakers: James Lucas Jones, Robert Wilson IV, Yehudi Mercado, Sarah Graley
--The Kickstarter Guide to Publishing 

Date: 10/4/2018
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: 1A02
Comics are fueled by creativity, but that’s not the only place they start. Learn the golden rules of Kickstarting and Crowdfunding to make your comics dream project a reality. Panelists: Ananth Hirsh & Yuko Ota (Our Cats Are More Famous Than Us), Sarah Graley (Our Super Adventure), Tristan J. Tarwater (Hen and Chick), Tess Stone (Not Drunk Enough), and Kickstarter Comics Outreach Lead, Camilla Zhang.
Speakers: Desiree Wilson, Ananth Hirsh, Yuko Ota, Sarah Graley, Tess Stone, Tristan J. Tarwater, Camilla Zhang
--Oni Press & IDW Publishing Present: Rick and Morty™ vs. Dungeons & Dragons! 

Date: 10/5/2018
Time: 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Location: 1A24
Roll for initiative! Join superstar writers Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle) and Jim Zub (Avengers, Dungeons & Dragons, Wayward) to talk the Rick and Morty™ vs. Dungeons & Dragons comic crossover. Learn how this Oni Press/IDW Publishing project came to be, and about the madness that lies within. Moderated by Oni Press Editor Sarah Gaydos.
Speakers: Sarah Gaydos, Patrick Rothfuss, Jim Zub, Chase Marotz

Oni Press NYCC 2018 Exclusives!
Dream Daddy #1 & #2 with covers by Kris Anka! Exclusive sketch covers are also available. Each floppy includes a super-sexy centerfold. Oooooh yeah!

​Invader ZIM Hardcover, Book 2 
Contains issues 11-20 of Invader ZIM—with an exclusive FUZZY green cover!
Open Earth by Sarah Mirk, Eva Cabrera, and Claudia Aguirre is a  Steamy New Graphic Novel Release from
Limerence Press!

​Dead of Winter: Good Good Dog with Exclusive Game Piece

IDW Publishing Announces
New York Comic Con 2018 Exclusives
 
Red-Hot Comics & Collectibles Available to Purchase Only at Booth #1844!
SAN DIEGO, CA (September 29, 2018) – New York Comic Con is fast approaching, and IDW is rolling out their hottest exclusives and debuts for the big event! See below for a full list of your convention must-haves.

Please note that, by visiting IDW's page dedicated to these NYCC exclusives, you can peruse through the comprehensive list that includes cover graphics! Don't miss out on your chance to see just how awesome IDW's exclusives are!

Convention Exclusives Only Available to Purchase at the Show

Enjoy this glimpse at IDW’s complete selection of NYCC 2018 convention exclusives. These red-hot, limited items are only available to purchase at the show — no pre-order reservations are available. Stop by Booth #1844 for the best pop culture exclusives that the Big Apple has to offer!

Batman / The Maxx #1 Convention Variant A
Cover by Sam Kieth
$10.00, Limited to 750

Batman / The Maxx #1 Convention Variant B
Cover by Jim Lee (B&W)
$10.00, Limited to 750

Dick Tracy #1 Convention Variant
Cover by Mike Allred
$10.00, Limited to 500

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #255 Convention Variant
Cover by Natali Sanders
$10.00, Limited to 400

My Little Pony: Nightmare Knights #1 Convention Variant
Cover by Jay Fosgitt
$5.00, Limited to 250

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1 Blank Character Sheet
$10.00, Limited to 1000

Rick and Morty vs. Dungeons & Dragons #1 Convention Variant
Connects with Oni Exclusive Cover
$10.00, Limited to 1000

Star Wars Adventures: Tales from Vader's Castle #1 Convention Variant
Cover by Derek Charm
$10.00, Limited to 500

Transformers: Unicron #1 Convention Variant
Cover by Sara Pitre-Durocher
$10.00, Limited to 500

Femme Magnifique Convention Bookplate Edition
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Bookplate by Jill Thompson
$30.00, Limited to 150

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #255 2-Pack
Includes Convention & Virgin Variants
$40.00, Limited to 100

Locke & Key Bundle
$40.00

My Little Pony: Art is Magic Volume 2 Convention Variant
Blank Cover
$25.00, Limited to 250

Sword of Ages #1-5 Bundle
$20.00

Ghostbusters Trading Card Set
$10.00, Limited to 250

My Little Pony Enamel Pin 3-Packs
Two (2) Available Set Types
$30, Limited to 100 Each

TMNT: Shredder in Hell Lithograph
Art by Mateus Santolouco
$10.00, Limited to 100

TMNT: Rise of the TMNT #0 Convention Variant
Cover by Andy Suriano
$10.00, Limited to 200

#NYCC: LION FORGE ANNOUNCES PROGRAMMING, EXCLUSIVES, AND MORE AT NEW YORK COMIC CON
The St. Louis Publisher of “Comics for Everyone” Reveals Diverse Slate of Programming and Signings
ST. LOUIS—One week ahead of the opening of the exhibit hall at New York Comic Con 2018, Lion Forge reveals a full slate of signings, giveaways, and exclusive variants available at booth #1936.

Days and times are outlined below:
 
Thursday, October 4
 
Signings:
Michael Uslan, Andrew Pepoy (Dinosaucers)
Time:11:00–11:30 a.m. 
Paige Braddock (Jane’s World)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Brenna Thummler (Sheets)
Time:3:00–4:00 p.m.
Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul)
Time:5:00–6:00 p.m.
 
Health and the Challenges That Inspire Authors
Many graphic memoirs share a common theme of mental health issues that the subject has encountered as a spouse, child, or family member, or that they have overcome or continue to deal with. This session will explore the ideas that inspired these creators to share this experience. How can educators and librarians use these stories as a way to either instill compassion and empathy or to help that reader find a way to resolve their own challenges?
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: New York Public Library, 476 5thAve. – Trustees Room
Speakers: Lys Galati, Andi Green, Katie Green, Tracy White, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Chris Hunt
 
Better Together: Forging a Future for Libraries and Comic Shops
With the growth in popularity of graphic novels in libraries, curating books that are on trend with what the market desires can be challenging. Lion Forge, the St. Louis publisher dedicated to the mission of "Comics for Everyone, offers an informative discussion to help librarians with ideas on how to partner with local comic book shops and vice versa. Join Lion Forge editor Christina "Steenz" Stewart, Eisner award-winning store owner Jenn Haines, and others for ideas on how both can help strengthen their graphic novel section, as well as produce events to serve their collective.
Time: 3:30–4:15 p.m.
Location: New York Public Library, 476 5thAve. – Berger Forum
Speakers: Christina “Steenz” Stewart, Jenn Haines
 
 
Friday, October 5 
 
Signings:
Katie Green (Lighter Than My Shadow)
Time: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
Mitch Iverson (Voltron)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Brenna Thummler (Sheets)
Time:3:00–4:00 p.m.
Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul)
Time:5:00–6:00 p.m.
 
 
Saturday, October 6
 
Signings:
David F. Walker (Superb)
Time:11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
Mitch Iverson (Voltron)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Katie Green (Lighter Than My Shadow) 
Time:3:00–4:00 p.m.
Paige Braddock (Jane’s World)
Time:5:00–6:00 p.m.
 
 
Sunday, October 7
 
Signings: 
Amy Chu (Summit)
Time:1:00–2:00 p.m.
Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul)
Time:2:00–3:00 p.m.

Lion Forge Presents: Representation in Graphic Storytelling—From the Comic Shop to the Tabletop 
Lion Forge Comics strives to publish comics and more that everyone—regardless of background, ethnicity, or gender identification—can connect with. With multiple imprints, including an entire line of books for younger readers and one of the most diverse superhero universes in comics history, the St. Louis publisher makes good on that promise every Wednesday. Join Lion Forge’s Senior Publicist Jeremy Atkins, Rolled & Told editor Christina "Steenz" Stewart, Katie Green (Lighter Than My Shadow), writer and artist Joel Christian Gill (Strange Fruit), writer David F. Walker (Superb), and McDuffie Award winner Ezra Claytan Daniels (Upgrade Soul) for a discussion on what inclusivity and representation truly means for the worlds of comics, gaming, and pop culture at large.
Time: 3:45–4:45 p.m.
Location: 1A02 
Speakers: Jeremy Atkins, Christina "Steenz" Stewart, David F. Walker, Katie Green, Ezra Claytan Daniels, Joel Christian Gill
 
We look forward to seeing you at the 2018 New York Comic Con!
 

About Lion Forge Comics:
Lion Forge strives to publish comics for everyone to enjoy, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, or cultural background. The original graphic novel Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven was nominated for three Glyph Awards, as well as the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity, and Lighter Than My Shadow was voted the 2017 Graphic Novel of the Year by Amazon. Lion Forge Comics includes the Roar imprint for young adults, the Caracal imprint for middle-grade aged children, and the CubHouse imprint for early readers. It is also home to the Magnetic Collection of premium and critically acclaimed comics and graphic novels, boasting multiple Eisner Award nominees. Across multiple imprints and formats that include licensed properties like DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, original works from top independent creators, and the original and all-inclusive Catalyst Prime superhero universe, Lion Forge publishes something for every level of comic book fan, young and old.
 
Lion Forge Comics—Comics for Everyone. Visit www.lionforge.com for more information.

Lion Forge Facebook: facebook.com/LionForge/
Lion Forge Twitter: twitter.com/lionforge

Get In the Van & Take the Blade: ComixTribe Announces Highly Anticipated New York Comic Con Exclusives(Friday, September 28, 2018, Newburyport) -- ComixTribe announced full details today for its New York Comic Con exclusive books, including the highly anticipated return of its best selling series of all time, the smash hit crime horror series SINK, and the world premiere debut of the new dark fantasy series, WAILING BLADE.


"We debuted SINK to rave reviews at New York Comic Con a few years ago, before it took the direct market by storm last year," said writer John Lees, hot off the heels of taking home a BEST WRITER award for his crime horror series from the Scottish Independent Comic Book Awards. "It's only fitting that we launch the new volume of SINK, BLOOD AND RAIN in NYC this year."
In SINK #6, titled "Death and the Midden", Lees and acclaimed artist Alex Cormack return to the critically-acclaimed crime horror cult sensation with its most audacious, violent chapter yet! A young nurse wakes up in the back of a blue van, surrounded by murderous clowns.... And her night only gets worse from there! But in her fight to survive, she'll discover just how resourceful -- and dangerous – she can be.
But a new issue of SINK isn't the only thing ComixTribe is wielding at New York Comic Con Booth #1765 this year.
WAILING BLADE #1, a bloody, brutal fantasy adventure from writer Rich Douek (Gutter Magic) and artist Joe Mulvey (SCAM) will be unsheathed for the first time at this year's NYCC show.
"Wailing Blade is a no-holds-barred mash-up that fans of Conan the Barbarian, Mad Max, and the Masters of the Universe are going to love, " said co-creator Rich Douek. "We're thrilled that fans are finally getting the chance to #TakeTheBlade!"
"When you name a character the HeadTaker, it comes with a responsibility," said Joe Mulvey. "The first issue contains 30 pages of intense action, and yes, a lot of heads will be taken... and we're just getting started." 
Douek & Mulvey are joined for the series debut by a superstar team including colorists Chris Sotomayor and Jules Rivera, letterer Taylor Esposito and a featuring a cover by Declan Shalvey! 
To bring some of these exclusive books to market, ComixTribe has partnered with Ivie League Comics, Mutant Beaver and The Comic Mint.
SINK Volume 2 "Blood and Rain" begins with SINK #6, an extra-sized issue that will be available with three New York Comic Con exclusive covers, a month before it releases in the direct market.
SINK #6 - New York Comic Con Exclusive Cover by Alex Cormack (ComixTribe Exclusive) - LIMITED TO 350 COPIES

WARNER BROS. HOME ENTERTAINMENT HOSTS
CONSTANTINE: CITY OF DEMONS – THE MOVIE
WORLD PREMIERE
OCTOBER 4 AT AMC EMPIRE 25 in NEW YORK CITY;
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE


SPECIAL SCREENING IS PART OF NEW YORK COMIC CON ACTIVITIES THAT INCLUDE PANELS FOR
BATMAN THE ANIMATED SERIES on BLU-RAY,
REIGN OF THE SUPERMEN & LEGO DC SUPER-VILLAINS


Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will host the World Premiere of Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie in a special screening on Thursday, October 4 at 7:00pm at the AMC Empire 25 (234 West 42nd Street, New York). The 90-minute film is rated R – no one under the age of 18 will be admitted without an accompanying parent or guardian.


Fans wishing to receive free tickets to the special screening of Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie must RSVP via email to ConstantineNYCC@gmail.com. Ticket requests will be fulfilled on a “first come, first served” basis, and fans will be notified via email by the end of Monday, October 1.


The body of all fan RSVP emails MUST include the name of the entrant, number of tickets being requested (limit four per entry), and valid email address (written in the body of the email). Please enter only once, and do not enter if you can not attend. This is an example of exactly how the body of the RSVP email should appear:


John Constantine
2 tickets
Hellblazer@gmail.com

Here’s a breakdown of the panels – and confirmed talent to date – also appearing at New York Comic Con for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.


Thursday, October 4
12:45-1:45pm - LEGO® DC Super-Villains: An Inside Look at the Villain-Centric Adventure Game – Join the team behind the LEGO DC Super-Villains videogame, including Arthur Parsons (Head of Design, TT Games), Ames Kirshen (Vice President, Interactive Animation, DC Entertainment), Nyambi Nyambi (voice of Green Lantern), Grey Griffin (voice of Catwoman & Lashina) and Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clock King & Desaad) for an inside look at the first LEGO game to put players at the center of a villain-centric adventure packed with favorite locations and characters from across the DC Universe. Moderated by Victor Lucas (founder and host of EPN.tv), this celebration of villainy will provide fans with a look at the story, customization options and character reveals. Players have the ability to create and play as a Super-Villain throughout LEGO DC Super-Villains, unleashing mischievous antics and wreaking havoc in an action-packed, hilarious story written in collaboration with DC Comics. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and The LEGO Group will release LEGO DC Super-Villains on October 16, 2018. Javits Main Stage


Thursday, October 4
2:30-3:30pm – Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie – The Hellblazer is back in an all-new twisted tale of mystery, intrigue and the occult with Constantine: City of Demons, a full-length, R-rated feature film based on the acclaimed DC animated series from CW Seed. A decade after a tragic mistake, family man Chas and occult detective John Constantine set out to cure Chas’s daughter Trish from a mysterious supernatural coma. With the help of the mysterious Nightmare Nurse, the influential Queen of Angels, and brutal Aztec God Mictlantecuhtli, the pair just might have a chance at outsmarting the demon Beroul to save Trish’s soul. In a world of shadows and dark magic, not everything is what it seems, and there’s always a price to pay. The path to redemption is never easy, and if Constantine is to succeed, he must navigate through the dark urban underbelly of Los Angeles, outwit the most cunning spawns of hell, and come face to face with arch-nemesis Nergal – all while battling his own inner demons! Join producer Butch Lukic, screenwriter J.M. DeMatteis, lead character designer Phil Bourassa, actors Damian O’Hare (voice of Chas Chandler) and Rachel Kimsey (voice of Angela) and moderator Peter Girardi (Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, Warner Bros. Animation & Blue Ribbon Content) for an entertaining advance look at the riveting 90-minute film, complete with never-before-seen footage and some inside tales on the making of the latest Hellblazer film. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation, Blue Ribbon Content and DC Entertainment, the action-packed Constantine: City of Demons – The Movie will be distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment starting October 9, 2018 on Ultra HD Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, and Digital. Javits Main Stage


Friday, October 5
11:00am-12:00pm Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition Blu-ray Box Set – As the most acclaimed super hero animated television series in history, Batman: The Animated Series has captured the imaginations of generations with its innovative designs, perfect voices and landmark approach to characters and stories. In late 2018, fans will finally be able to enjoy a remastered Blu-ray release from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Join many of the key forces behind Batman: The Animated Series for a celebration of the series, an extended look at the newly-remastered footage, and additional details about this monumental Blu-ray box set. Join many of the key individuals behind the creation of this beloved series – including Kevin Conroy, the fan-favorite voice of Batman; Tara Strong, voice of Barbara Gordon/Batgirl; Loren Lester, voice of Robin; Diane Pershing, voice of Poison Ivy; and producers Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski – for a revealing panel discussion … and maybe a few unique prizes. Batman: The Complete Animated Series Deluxe Limited Edition will be available from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment on October 30, 2018. Javits Main Stage

Saturday, October 6
6:00-7:00pm – Exclusive NYCC First Look: Reign of the Supermen – Warner Bros. Home Entertainment extends its annual tradition of offering New York Comic Con fans the exclusive “first look” at the next DC Universe Movie. The critically acclaimed The Death of Superman took summer by storm, and the second half of the treasured DC Comics tale – Reign of the Supermen – completes the heroic package with its examination of a world first without Superman … and then with several vying for the ultimate title. Come enjoy an hour-long mix of never-before-seen animated clips and lively discussion amongst executive producer James Tucker, producer/director Sam Liu, screenwriters Jim Krieg & Tim Sheridan, character designer Phil Bourassa, and actors Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul), voice of Hank Henshaw, Toks Olagundoye (Castle), voice of Cat Grant, Nyambi Nyambi (The Good Fight, Mike & Molly), voice of Martian Manhunter, and some potential surprise guests. Reign of the Supermen arrives from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment in Early 2019. Javits Main Stage


WBHE panels will be live-streamed for fans unable to make the trek to New York. Please check the NYCC website (www.newyorkcomiccon.com) for streaming details.
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Kidrobot Announces NYCC 2018 Exclusives, Events, Signings & More...
Kidrobot is heading to NYC for New York Comic Con 2018

Broomfield, CO – September 28, 2018 – Kidrobot is heading back to our old stomping grounds of New York City for New York Comic Con 2018, October 5-7 at booth #322.  Kidrobot will be joined by some special guests, co-hosting a Friday night party on October 5th, product pre-releases and of course an assortment of limited edition Kidrobot x NYCC 2018 Exclusives that will be available at Kidrobot booth #322. 

Exclusives MegaMan 30th Anniversary 3” Figure by Kidrobot This limited edition Kidrobot figure honors the 30th Anniversary of MegaMan with a special opalescent colouration. Limited to 300 pieces, SRP $16.

​Kidrobot x NYCC 2018 Events Join Kidrobot for these special signings and a Friday night PARTY!

1. Signing: Producer Tsuchiya-san from CapCom
   • Tsuchiya-san will be signing 30th Anniversary MegaMan figs at NYCC Kidrobot Booth #322 on Friday, October 5th at 1pm  • Ticketing info to be released on Kidrobot Instagram
2. Party: Kidrobot Party with Five Points Fest
   • Free entry, Kidrobot giveaways, live paintings, beer provided by Lagunitas, DJs • 815 Broadway, NYC • Friday, October 5th, 2018 from 7-11pm • Space is Limited • RSVP on Facebook
3. Signing: Artist Tara McPherson Signing
   • NY Artist Tara McPherson will be signing exclusive Astra + Orbit 8” Art Figures and Stellar Dream Scouts Mini Series at NYCC Booth #322 on Saturday, October 6th at 1pm  • Ticketing info to be released on Kidrobot Instagram

Kidrobot Pre-Releases Fans can get their hands on these Kidrobot collectibles before their release date at the Kidrobot Booth #322 before anyone else (while supplies last)!

1. Adult Swim Mr. Pickles Medium Figure by Kidrobot
2. Adult Swim Robot Chicken Medium Figure by Kidrobot
3. Adult Swim Aqua Teen Hunger Force Medium Figure by Kidrobot
4. Stellar Dream Scouts Mini Art Figure Series by Tara McPherson

ABOUT KIDROBOT Founded in 2002, Kidrobot is acknowledged worldwide as the premier creator and dealer of limited edition art toys, signature apparel and lifestyle accessories. An innovative cross between sculpture and conceptual art, Kidrobot offers not only a powerful medium for today's international designers, illustrators and artists, but also the creative canvas for emerging street trends and pop art. Our products can be found online at Kidrobot.com and in select retailers worldwide.

IMAGE COMICS AT NYCC 2018
#WeBelieve in creator-owned panels, con-exclusive variants, and signings with your favorite comics talent
PORTLAND, OR, 09/28/2018 — Image Comics will return to New York City this year for NYCC on Thursday, October 4th through Sunday, October 7th. 

Please note: updates to the schedule may appear online during the show. Please refer to the http://www.imagecomics.com post for the most up-to-date information.
LIMITED* CONVENTION EXCLUSIVES SOLD AT THE IMAGE BOOTH (#1444):
* Quantities will be limited by customer and per day on a first come, first served basis. Please ask at the Image booth about availability.

• Blackbird #1- $10 + tax
• Dead Rabbit #1 - $10 + tax
• JesusFreak Ashcan - $1 + tax
• Deadly Class #1 - FREE with any purchase at the Image booth
• Exorsisters #1 Ashcan - available at Artist Alley table #D16
• Infinite Dark #1 - available at Top Cow booth #AA-G20
• God Country HC - Donny Cates, Geoff Shaw - $35 + tax
• A.D. After Death HC - Jeff Lemire, Scott Snyder - $35 + tax
• Monstress Volume 2 HC - Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda - $35 + tax
• Monstress Volume 3 HC - Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda - $35 + tax
• Kill or Be Killed HC - Ed Brubaker, Sean Phillips - $35 + tax
• Seven to Eternity HC - Rick Remender, Jerome Opeña - $35 + tax
• Ice Cream Man HC - W Maxwell Prince, Martín Morazzo - $35 + tax
• VS HC - Iván Brandon and Esád Ribic - $35 + tax

MERCHANDISE:
* Limited quantity available for sale at the Image booth. 

• BLACK SCIENCE statue, $150 (+tax)*
• “I Believe in Comics” T-shirt, sm-xxxl, $24.99 (+tax)
• “I Believe in Comics” tote bag, $12.00 (+tax)
• DEADLY CLASS lapel pins, $10 (+tax)

PANELS HOSTED BY IMAGE COMICS:
Thursday, October 4 @ 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Room 1A18
Image Comics: We Believe in Horror
Image Comics has ushered in a new era of horror with cerebral writers and visceral artists elevating sequential-art dread to claustrophobic heights. From W. Maxwell Prince’s suburban doom in ICE CREAM MAN to Pornsak Pichetshote’s reflective haunted house boiler, INFIDEL, comics are evolving terror to new personal, socially minded levels. Join a roster of the most sinister storytellers including David F. Walker (BITTER ROOT), Matthew Rosenberg (WHAT'S THE FURTHEST PLACE FROM HERE?), Dennis Culver (BURNOUTS), and Will Dennis (editor on MOONSHINE, WYTCHES, GIDEON FALLS) to discover how they're altering an entire genre.

Friday, October 5 @ 2:45 – 3:45 PM, Room 1A24
Image Comics: We Believe in Vision
Since its creation, Image has remained a bastion for creators to foster their biggest, boldest ideas. Join a vanguard of storytellers as they walk through their most daring projects and how they arrived there—including a surprise announcement. Join panelists Jason Aaron (SOUTHERN BASTARDS, THE GODDAMNED), Kieron Gillen (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE, DIE), Stephanie Hans (DIE), Gerry Duggan(ANALOG, DEAD RABBIT), Jen Bartel (BLACKBIRD), Joe Casey (MCMLXXV, JESUSFREAK), Daniel Warren Johnson (MURDER FALCON, EXTREMITY) and special guests for an introspective dive into the comics defining the future of the medium.

Saturday, October 6 @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Room 1A21
Image Comics Presents Deadly Class 101
In 2014, writer Rick Remender and artist Wes Craig unleashed a relentless tale of brutal vengeance and discipline in DEADLY CLASS, where the homework is homicide and the lectures are lethal. The neon-drenched world of Marcus Lopez Arguello and King’s Dominion Atelier of the Deadly Arts will soon debut as an original television series on SYFY, as the comic series continues to crank the pressure on a group of teens training to be career assassins. Join the creators of this groundbreaking comic as Remender, Craig, editor Sebastian Girner, and colorist Jordan Boyd recount the origins, development, and future of their transformational epic.    

Sunday, October 7 @ 3:45 – 4:45 PM, Room 1A21
Image Comics Live Draw: Art Jam with Todd McFarlane, Wes Craig, and Mirka Andolfo
Join us for a special live draw session, where a trio of Image’s most imaginative trailblazers each collaborate on one exquisite corpse-style illustration. Image co-founder Todd McFarlane (SPAWN), Wes Craig (DEADLY CLASS, THE GRAVEDIGGERS UNION), and Mirka Andolfo (UNNATURAL) will each contribute a segment to a kinetic digital canvas, while also discussing their work process and expansive histories. An experience designed to show off the sheer skill of Image’s line-and-shape maestros, stop by for an unforgettable experience.
SIGNINGS* AT THE IMAGE COMICS BOOTH (#1444):
*TICKETED denotes signings require wristbands. Wristbands will be given out at the booth as soon as the convention floor opens on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be available for attendee badge holders only. There will be a limit of 3 items per person for ticketed signings unless otherwise noted. No CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, DIE!DIE!DIE!, OBLIVION SONG, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [*TICKETED]

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Joshua Williamson (BIRTHRIGHT, EVOLUTION, NAILBITER)
Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST)

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Michel Fiffe (BLOODSTRIKE BRUTALISTS)
Alison Sampson (WINNEBAGO GRAVEYARD)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Kickliy (PERDY)
Dennis Culver (BURNOUTS)

3:30 – 5:00 PM
Todd McFarlane (SPAWN) [*TICKETED. Limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; 13+ age limit; no sketches; attendee badge holders only; no photos***]

5:00 – 5:45 PM
Ram V (PARADISO)

5:30 – 6:15 PM
Sean Lewis, Caitlin Yarsky, Hayden Sherman (COYOTES, THE FEW)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Robert Kirkman (THE WALKING DEAD, INVINCIBLE, DIE DIE DIE, OBLIVION SONG, OUTCAST BY KIRKMAN & AZACETA) [*TICKETED]
W Maxwell Prince, Martin Morazzo, Chris O’Halloran (ICE CREAM MAN)

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Carla Speed McNeil, Alex De Campi, Vita Ayala (TWISTED ROMANCE)
Bret Blevins (STELLAR)

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Ryan Cady, Andrea Mutti (INFINITE DARK)
Daniel Warren Johnson (MURDER FALCON, EXTREMITY)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Zack Kaplan, Andrea Mutti (PORT OF EARTH)
Sean Mackiewicz (GASOLINA)

3:30 – 5:00 PM
Todd McFarlane (SPAWN) [*TICKETED. Limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; 13+ age limit; no sketches; attendee badge holders only; no photos.]

5:00 – 6:00 PM
Dean Haspiel (THE RED HOOK)

5:30 – 6:30 PM
Marjorie Liu (MONSTRESS) [*TICKETED]

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Gerry Duggan, David O’Sullivan (ANALOG)
Donny Cates (REDNECK, GOD COUNTRY)

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Anthony Del Col (SON OF HITLER)

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Todd McFarlane (SPAWN) [*TICKETED. Limit ONE item per person; no CGC, CBCS, or other witnessing/grading; 13+ age limit; no sketches; attendee badge holders only; no photos.]
Brenden Fletcher (ISOLA, MOTOR CRUSH)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Tee Franklin (JOOK JOINT, BINGO LOVE)

3:00 – 3:45 PM
Pornsak Pichetshote, Aaron Campbell, José Villarrubia (INFIDEL)
Andrei Bressan (BIRTHRIGHT)

4:00 – 4:45 PM
Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie (THE WICKED + THE DIVINE) [*TICKETED]
Simon Stalenhag

5:00 – 5:45 PM
Joe Casey, Benjamin Marra (JESUSFREAK)
Nikos Koutsis (ERRAND BOYS)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
10:00 – 10:45 AM 
Benedict Wong [*TICKETED]

11:00 – 11:45 AM
Gerry Duggan, John McCrea (DEAD RABBIT)
Simon Stalenhag

12:00 – 12:45 PM
Jason Aaron, Jason Latour (SOUTHERN BASTARDS) [*TICKETED]
Steve Orlando (CRUDE)

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Lee Garbett (SKYWARD)
Cliff Rathburn (THE WALKING DEAD)

2:00 – 2:45 PM
Iván Brandon, Esad Ribić (VS) [*TICKETED]
Jen Bartel (BLACKBIRD) [*TICKETED]

3:00 – 3:45 PM
Paul Azaceta (OUTCAST)

3:00 – 4:45 PM
Benedict Wong [*TICKETED]
IMAGE COMICS' CREATORS IN ARTIST ALLEY: 
Aaron Campbell & Pornsak Pichetshote L-18
Alex De Campi H13
Alison Sampson F35
Amy Reeder H11
Babs Tarr D2
Bengal J22
Brandon Montclare H12
Bret Blevins H16
Brett Weldele I30
Cat Staggs I2
Charles Soule K31
Dan Panosian J32
Daniel Warren Johnson A16
Declan Shalvey K1A
Donny Cates K22
Ed Brisson A22
Emi Lenox L19
Erik Larsen K10
Fábio Moon L2
Gabriel Bá L1
Geoff Shaw A15
Gerry Duggan A27
Gisèle Lagacé D16
Greg Capullo L36
Greg Tocchini H30
Jen Bartel E7
Jeremy Haun G36
Jerome Opeña L10
Jim Mahfood I17
Jim Zub A21
Jock L34
Jody LeHeup I26
Joe Casey K6
Joe Eisma E6
Joe Harris I27
John McCrea A28
Joshua Williamson L32
Klaus Janson J21
Kyle Higgins K28
Leandro Fernandez J20
Matt Hawkins K9
Matteo Scalera J30
Matthew Rosenberg & Tyler Boss K27
Meredith Finch L33
Michael Garland A25
Mirka Andolfo L27
Nathan Fox & Sebastian Girner I25
Ronald Wimberly G11
Ryan Browne K32
Ryan Cady G20
Ryan O’Sullivan H32
Sanford Greene I29
Scott Snyder L35
Sean Gordon Murphy J1
Stephanie Hans H4
Steve Orlando L24
Steven Seagle K8
Tee Franklin D8
Tim Seeley B25
Tradd Moore E1
Tula Lotay D1
Vanesa Del Rey D39
Wes Craig I28
Zack Kaplan I24
IMAGE COMICS OFFSITE EVENTS:
Midtown Comics Signing
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2018 
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Location: Midtown Comics Downtown • 64 Fulton Street, New York, New York 10038
The greatest creators from Image Comics join us from Midtown Comics Downtown on Thursday, October 4th to celebrate the release of tons of sensational new series! Meet Joe Casey, Gerry Duggan, Mirka Andolfo, David O'Sullivan, John McCrea, and Tee Franklin during our biggest signing event of the year! This is an open signing and we recommend showing up early, just to be safe. Purchase of at least one Image Comics title required. Limit 6 items signed per attendee, max 2 items per creator. See you there!

NYCC@NYPL Keynote Address - Marjorie Liu
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Location: New York Public Library - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers: Marjorie Liu 
Marjorie Liu, the superstar creator of MONSTRESS and first woman ever to win the title of “Best Writer” from the Eisner Awards, gives the keynote speech for the NYCC@NYPL Library Day events.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Deconstructing Graphic Novels to Design Classroom Curriculum with Marjorie Liu’s Monstress
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers:  Dr. Katie Monnin, Chloe Ramos-Peterson, Adam Kullberg
Presented by Pop Culture Classroom, in partnership with Image Comics, this post-keynote workshop will highlight how educators and librarians can start to deconstruct Marjorie Liu’s MONSTRESS in order to build their own teaching guides and curricular resources to support teaching the title to diverse student populations.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Currents of Inspiration: From America to Europe and Back
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Celeste Auditorium
Speakers:  Kickliy, Mikael, Andrew C. Robinson, JD Morvan, Sean Gordon Murphy
Moderator: Heidi McDonald
European and American comics are often described as two distinct branches of sequential art, which have, however, been influencing each other for decades. As more and more European creators get a star status in the US, we present a rich panel of US and EU creators who have been strongly influenced by their overseas counterparts.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Horror Comics - The Other Narrative
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers: Aaron Campbell, Sanford Greene, Pornsak Pichetshote, José Villarubia, David Walker
Moderator: Chloe Ramos-Peterson
Comics creators working in the genre of horror, thrillers, and suspense discuss how their books tackle real-world issues like racism, xenophobia, and otherism. Subjects include how creators telegraph topics, how satire can revitalize tropes, why these genres are so perfect for examining sensitive issues, why the time is right to tackle these problems through graphic literature, and how you can use these books to have productive conversations in your branch through bookclubs, lectures, and more.

NYCC@NYPL Creator Appearance - The Librarian is in Booth
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - The Librarian Is In Booth
Speakers: Gerry Duggan
Modeled after the Peanuts 'Doctor is in' stand, the 'Librarian is in' is NYPL's Reading Recommendations service–with its own podcast and super cool events booth! Librarians will be offering reading recommendations and suggestions to event attendees all day, and from noon to one, special guest Gerry Duggan will be offering his own hot takes on what to read next!

NYCC@NYPL Panel - A Hero with a Thousand Faces: From Ms. Marvel to Spider-Gwen
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Location - NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Bartos Forum
Speakers: Joe Schmidt, Amie Wright, Jason Latour
As different iterations of classic superheroes emerge (Miles Morales, Ms. Marvel, Spider-Gwen), what remains consistent is the archetypal journeys of so many heroes in comics. Using Joseph Campbell's The Hero With a Thousand Faces this panel will discuss the universal appeal of comics and how so much of that appeal is based on readers seeing themselves in the work and following along on the hero's journey. Using this framework, educators and librarians can incorporate the hero's journey in teaching and discussions of classic works—like the Odyssey—into present day. CTLE credit available for eligible attendees.

NYCC@NYPL Panel - Hip-Hop, Comics, and Culture
Date: Thursday, October 4th
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: NYPL - 476 5th Avenue - Berger Forum
Speakers: Andre LeRoy Davis, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, Ron Wimberly, Stacey Robinson, Eric Orr, Deirdre Hollman
Hip-hop culture emerged through a lexicon of urban folklore, graffiti art, and comics. This panel features comic creators whose work helped define the mythos and the aesthetics of hip-hop comics. Presented by The Black Comics Collective.

GNCRT Pop-Up Library Signing/Live Draw - Kickliy
Date: Saturday, October 6th
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Javits Center - Booth #1A100
Speakers: Kickliy
Come meet the creator of PERDY! Kickliy will be signing and doing a live-draw session at the Pop-Up Library.
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ABOUT IMAGE COMICS
Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of bestselling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. It consists of five major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline Comics, Skybound Entertainment, and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit www.imagecomics.com.

Valiant Sails into Baltimore Comic-Con 2018 with Unbeatable Exclusives, Panels, and More!

There are only a few short weeks before Baltimore Comic-Con, and Valiant is poised to take Maryland’s biggest pop culture convention by storm with a sensational slate of panels, signings, and more – starting with the publisher’s limited-edition exclusives!

From Friday, September 28th through Sunday, September 30th, stop by Booth #2006 inside the Baltimore Convention Center to discover why Valiant is one of the most critically acclaimed publishers in the comic book industry with a robust selection of trade paperbacks and deluxe hardcovers, including X-O MANOWAR, SECRET WEAPONS, FAITH, A&A: THE ADVENTURES OF ARCHER AND ARMSTRONG, NINJA-K, SHADOWMAN, QUANTUM AND WOODY, and more!

While you’re there, be sure to check out Valiant’s highly limited Baltimore-exclusive offerings!

First up, don’t miss the FAITH: DREAMSIDE #1 Baltimore Comic-Con Exclusive Variant by Eisner-nominated artist Steve Conley (The Middle Age)! From celebrated writer Jody Houser (FAITH, Mother Panic) and rising star artist MJ Kim (FAITH’S WINTER WONDERLAND SPECIAL #1) comes the first issue of a spooky new limited series that marks Faith’s triumphant return to comic book store shelves – and her very first team-up with the Death-Defying Doctor Mirage!