Being a blogger of all things nerdy, it would seem inappropriate blow past the fact that New York Comic Con is well underway right now. There have been quite a few reveals from the preview night on Thursday and it is really kicking into high gear this afternoon. NYCC is quickly becoming the premier show on the East Coast and attracts an equal amount of media and fan attention as San Diego Comic Con.
If any of my readers happen to be up there, get in touch with me and let me know what you’re seeing on the show floor!
COMICS – Marvel announced that there will be a new Secret Wars event kicking off in May 2015. Jonathan Hickman is scripting with art by Esad Ribic building on their current “Time Runs Out” arc on Avengers and New Avengers. The implications will be far reaching across the Marvel Universe and to further whet the fan’s appetite the iconic Alex Ross painted a rather epic teaser -[via Popcritica]
via Marvel.com
COLLECTIBLES – Hasbro revealed upcoming figures in their 6″ and 3.75″ Star Wars Black series. Notables characters Included in the next wave are Emperor Palpatine, Leia as Boush, Clone Commander Cody, and IG-88. The line finally seems to be getting decent distribution and I will be very excited to pick up a few of these. [via Topless Robot]
COSPLAY – ReedPOP, the folks who actually run New York Comic Con, enacted a very strong anti-harrassment policy for ALL attendees. In recent history there have been far too many instances of unacceptable behavior directed towards female cosplayers, which started that “cosplay is not consent” campaign. If you have been at a convention you have probably seen evidence of this which is unacceptable. ReedPOP has enacted a zero tolerance policy and have gone so far as integrating a reporting function into their official app. Bravo! [via Comics Alliance]