Comic Con: New York with Superpowers
New York's relationship with the world of comics could be described as love-hate. On the one hand fictional cities feed on their icons, culture and architecture to create highly visual scenarios in which to develop their arguments and, on the other hand, they do not hesitate to use metaphors or comparisons to denounce, criticize or highlight the worst of New York society. Be that as it may, this time we are not going to focus on those places where the pen has given shape and prominence within a vignette, but rather on breaking down what you will find if you go to New York Comic Con 2013 this year. And may the force be with you... remember that the venue will have more than 700 stands and that it has three floors dedicated to the world of comics.
Big Bang Theory characters, 'geeks' who don't hesitate to dress up as superheroines?
The first thing you need to know is that you're already a little late. Yes, the VIP passes with special access and different extras only suitable for geeks have been sold out for a long time. So either you are the supervillain Time Trapper and teleport back in time to buy (or steal) one or better grab a regular ticket right away (thursday only: $30) . you will lose to Andy Kubert signing the covers of Batman (Saturday and Spider-Man creator Stan Lee (Saturday and Sunday), but you will arrive in time to worship (stalk) Kieron Gillen (Iron Man).
Remember that not all autographs are free, there are 5 dollars but also 75 dollars . Do not despair, there is the possibility of signing up for a contest on Facebook (October 4) to achieve the one you want for free, You just have to have your ticket already purchased and indicate which signing session you want to attend, at once you will know if you are 'the Chosen One' (in the purest style of the ancient Jedi legend). You'll also have to bring money to get hold of the most coveted comics at the fair (from $10), but in exchange you'll get free firsts as long-awaited as those that occurred during the other big event this year, at the San Diego Comic Con, when Mulder and Scully confessed to recording a sex scene that never made it to the small screen or was it known that Spiderman and Superman would team up for Warner (no sex scene, we guess).
Comic Con takes place at the Jacob K. Javits in Manhattan.
Other events will pique your interest, such as the heroes vs villains contest (if you wear black, you already know which team you will belong to) or specific presentations such as the one in the Dark Horse factory will remember the past and present of Prometheus, Aliens, Predator, or Star Wars and he will elucidate about a certain future in which the unfinished film Vandroid (1984) will once again have a place, from which a series of comics will be created based on the original script. You also won't want to miss any of the 3D movies that will be shown during the four days of Comic Con.
The good thing about going on Thursday is that you will have access (as well as those who have a pass for the four days) to the NYCC Thursday Night Kickoff, a kind of comedy club in which several renowned comedians 'laugh' at the world of comics. The options are so many that it would be impossible to summarize them. Personally I would get a copy of the Baby's First Book of Zombies Or I'd sign up for The Official Zombie Obstacle Course of The Walking Dead, you never know how Thursday night in Manhattan might end.
The Official Zombie Obstacle Course of The Walking Dead.