New York Comic Con - Feb 6-8, 2009

[broderboy]

Are you excited? I'm excited. I wasn't able to get to San Diego so really looking forward to this. Last year was great

You can't order tickets yet but you can sign up to be notified when they go on sale https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/ar?evt_uid=2709&site=INQ

[hank41]

awesome. im so in. last year was fantastic.

but isn't NY in Feb. gonna be a bit on the colder side?

[paper]

You're allowed to bring a jacket.

[hank41]

and my dogsled to get through the streets???

[paper]

You're from Chicago. Don't be a wuss.

[racemccloud]

and my dogsled to get through the streets???

I'm not sure what fictional "Day After Tomorrow" New York you're thinking of, but we rarely get snow like that anymore. Thank you, global warming!

[hank41]

I'm not sure what fictional "Day After Tomorrow" New York you're thinking of, but we rarely get snow like that anymore. Thank you, global warming!

yeah, that's a great documentary

[hank41]

You're from Chicago. Don't be a wuss.

i just hear terrible stories about the NYCC Massacre of 07'.

but we get WWC in the middle of August when it's 147 degrees in the shade.

[broderboy]

I'm not sure what fictional "Day After Tomorrow" New York you're thinking of, but we rarely get snow like that anymore. Thank you, global warming!

but IF we do, they just dump it in the river :D

[broderboy]

Tickets are on sale http://www.nycomiccon.com/app/homepage.cfm?moduleid=4698&appname=100453&CampaignID=61424907&iUserCampaignID=44124298

[timmywood-]

I am definitely going to be going.

[gobo]

How quickly do tickets tend to sell out? Should I buy now on the hopes of going or should I wait until closer when I know for sure I can make it.

[hank41]

How quickly do tickets tend to sell out? Should I buy now on the hopes of going or should I wait until closer when I know for sure I can make it.

you have time to wait. i bought my tickets last year in november or so

[esophagus]

I have a week off the week after this. Laaame.

[kndoubleu]

So they actually sell out? I live in the city, but I've never been to a con. I was planning on going to this one, but cash is a bit tight at the moment. How long is too long to wait to get tickets, generally?

[oh_caroline]

So they actually sell out? I live in the city, but I've never been to a con. I was planning on going to this one, but cash is a bit tight at the moment. How long is too long to wait to get tickets, generally?

I got mine only about a month before the con last year, and there wasn't a problem. I'm pretty sure people were actually buying them on the day of the show, though I wouldn't advise it, as it involves a lot more waiting in line.

[jujoji]

I went to the first NYCC and it was pretty cold. But while waiting in line (I went last minute, so didn't buy tix in advance) somebody was handing out old Marvel comics, which made the wait a bit more fun. I got a Thor from the late 70's (I think) where he had to deal with a riot in the Ghetto. Thor gets topical.
I do remember it being bitter cold when we left and just about froze to death just getting to the subway. At least it won't coincide with Passover this time. I had to miss it this year because of that. Of course, I made up for it by going to San Diego, which was really amazing. (That was only my 2nd Con - the NYCC was my first.)

[hoplessjoe]

Hey all, I plan to go to New York Comic Con this year, but I have to get a hotel in NYC, and was wondering if its worth the price of the hotel room to stay for the third day (Sunday), or do the guest artists and writers leave before Sunday, and there's nothing really worth staying for, as I have seen with other cons I've been to. What if I don't stay on Sunday would I miss out on (possible dealer deals?), I wasn't sure, and thought this would be a good place to ask. Thanks in advance.

[hank41]

sunday was really fun last year. i don't think a lot of people left or anything

[paper]

Any updated estimates as to who's going?

I shall be there with a new package of 8x10 glossies, pre-autographed for your swooning pleasure.

[gobo]

Looking even more like I'm going, me and the woman might be sharing a room with another couple whose boy is into comics also (and actually got me into iFanboy) so that the gf has someone to hang out with while I'm nerding out for 3 days.

[cyberauron]

Scott Steiners, peter mayhew and lou ferigno is going to be there. HMMMMM come on steel cage deathmatch

[cheezdog]

I'm flying over from London to attend this year! Luckily staying with a friend who's just moved to New York, and cheap flights made the trip all the more irresistable!

I'm going to be around midday Wednesday to Sunday night. Never been to New York, sowhat do you recommend I do when not at the con?

Are the iFanboy crew going this year, and do you guys have anything special planned for it?

[conorkilpatrick]

Are the iFanboy crew going this year, and do you guys have anything special planned for it?

Yes and probably.

[oh_caroline]

I took the days off work and I want to see a lot of people who will be there. But I'm still balking re: the travel and the crowds. I will have to make up my mind at some point before long. . .

[paper]

I will be there! All three days! Excited to meet more of the iFanbase!

[mrmister]

Hoping to be there for all three days. Coming from Philly so not far away, but I don't want to pay for/can't afford a hotel so I need my friend to come through with a place for me to stay. He has a place for himself but isn't sure if there is room for me.

Also, if anybody on here lives in NYC please let me stay at your house/apartment/dorm/etc. I am nice, don't take up much space, and will buy you beer.

[gobo]

Tickets: Bought
Place to stay: Found

Hopefully see lots of you there!

[bigyanks]

im going. Havent bought tickets yet. im looking most forward to scott pilgram panel.

[bigyanks]

Also does anyone wanna group or anything?

[cheezdog]

Also does anyone wanna group or anything?

Sure, I will be going by myself and won't know anyone else around, so meeting up sometime sounds awesome. I guess sometime before the con, we should work out where/when.

[mrmister]

Just ordered my PROFESSIONAL PASS which only cost me TEN BUCKS for the whole weekend.

Apparently being a teacher at an awful school in Philly has at least ONE perk.

Going with two friends, but definitely not opposed to meeting up with some Ifanboys and Ifangirls at the con or afterwards at a bar or something.

[oh_caroline]

OK, definitely going. I bought a weekend pass -- I'll be there Saturday and Sunday, most likely.

[gabeja]

Hey, I was just listning to the ifanboy talksplode with Brian Wood, and he said that he was going to announce a superhero book he was going to do at nycc. Any further word on that? Any speculations?

[winthewonderboy]

At 1 in the after noon I tried for almost two hours to order one of those stupid Grant Morrison autograph tickets, with no success. :(

[timmywood-]

Tickets bought today! Can't wait to meet some of you guys.
For all those who have talked to me via skype and/or had a "late night hookup" will finally be able to match my voice with my face, and I assure you I won't dissapoint. ;) (that is me winking with a smirk. I am not saying semi colon end parenthesis0

[broderboy]

At 1 in the after noon I tried for almost two hours to order one of those stupid Grant Morrison autograph tickets, with no success. :(

I had to click the pay button about 8 times to get one

I'll be there all day Sat/Sun, Fri depends on when I get off of work but I should be able to stop by for an hour to see whats going on

up for anything during/after on any of the days

[gobo]

Will the iFanboy meetup (assuming there is one) be scheduled before hand or will it be some kind of random get together?

Really hoping for the former so I can try and see some of my NYC friends too.

[timmywood-]

Tickets bought today! Can't wait to meet some of you guys.
For all those who have talked to me via skype and/or had a "late night hookup" will finally be able to match my voice with my face, and I assure you I won't dissapoint. ;) (that is me winking with a smirk. I am not saying semi colon end parenthesis0

Um that joke didn't work as well as I thought it would. I was also drinking when I typed it.

[mikegraham6]

i forgot to mention to you guys that i will be there as well! I 'm looking forward to FINALLY being able to attend an iFanboy event! lucky for me, the girlfriend knows people in NYC so i will have a free place to stay. I look forward to my first visit to New York and besides the con, i'll be checking out Will Farrell's broadway show You're Welcome America: A Final Night with George W. Bush

[mikegraham6]

At 1 in the after noon I tried for almost two hours to order one of those stupid Grant Morrison autograph tickets, with no success. :(
i got an email about buying tickets for creator autograph sessions. this is the stupidest thing i've ever heard. $20 bucks to get matt fraction's autograph?!?!? are you friggin' kidding me? This isn't the 90s, their autographs aren't worth money and i wouldn't pay cash for it. it makes me angry

[rchapoteau]

The idea of paying for autograph signings in the comics industry is astounding to me. I don't care how big the name is, it just shouldn't happen.

Looking forward to going this year. I haven't been to a comic con in years. There should definitely be an Ifanboy meetup if not a con event.

[cheezdog]

Well I have a weekend pass, but I don't see myself spending ALL weekend there, so I'm planning my NY site-seeing around it!

I *was* hoping to get an iFanboy t-shirt before then, but the shipping to send to the UK costs twice as much as the shirt!

[oh_caroline]

The idea of paying for autograph signings in the comics industry is astounding to me. I don't care how big the name is, it just shouldn't happen.


I'd guess that the purpose of buying the autograph passes is to avoid some of the staggering lines that were there last year. But yeah, I'm with you. I'm already paying to get in, I'll take my chances with the crowds.

[paper]

I never really got the appeal of autographs. Sketches, I get. Meeting the people, sure. But for whatever reason I never totally bought into that.

Didn't stop me from waiting outside after Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Broadway to get John Lithgow's autograph, but that was more about seeing him in person.

[oh_caroline]

I never really got the appeal of autographs. Sketches, I get. Meeting the people, sure. But for whatever reason I never totally bought into that.

Didn't stop me from waiting outside after Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Broadway to get John Lithgow's autograph, but that was more about seeing him in person.

I've always just used signings as an excuse to talk to the people, but at some point a lightbulb went off that I could do that anyway. . .

I need to work on getting up the nerve to ask for sketches (I've gotten some but only when the artist did it of their own initiative) but will probably wait until Heroes for that, based on the crowds and lines at last year's NYCC. I'm planning for this con to be more about hanging out with fellow fans -- though if I get a chance to talk to someone I'm a fan of, I won't complain.

[timmywood-]

I never really got the appeal of autographs. Sketches, I get. Meeting the people, sure. But for whatever reason I never totally bought into that.

Didn't stop me from waiting outside after Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on Broadway to get John Lithgow's autograph, but that was more about seeing him in person.

Yeah I am not a fan of autographs. I would much rather just meet and have a conversation with someone.
I am excited about meeting all you guys though.

[paper]

Regardless of my own feelings about autographs, be sure to ask for mine. I ordered prints.

[cyberauron]

i used the autographs as a reason to talk to them, but when i got up to geoff johns i forgot everything i wanted to say

[winthewonderboy]

I wanted to meet Grant Morrison, one of my writing idols, and to do that i needed a ticket. While i would like an autograph, Meeting Mr. Morrison was the real draw for me.

[iamso77]

I keep seeing mentions of Joss Whedon but I don't see him listed as a guest on the website. Is he signing? Is he showing Dollhouse? Does anyone know any details?

Any Info will help...
Thanks

[naveenm]

Well, from the ads I've seen on CBR, it looks like they'll be "premiering" Dollhouse at NYCC. Guess that means we'll see the pilot episode there?

[rchapoteau]

I was thinking about bringing a sketchbook to Con with me to have different creators do sketches in it. I usually see them do sketches on boards and stuff like that.

Has anyone had any experience with getting them to do sketches in a book as opposed to boards?

I just want to make sure I don't screw up and insult them, or to make sure its no inappropriate to request the use of a book.

On that note, maybe there should be a NY comic-con etiquette write-up/podcast.

[conorkilpatrick]

I was thinking about bringing a sketchbook to Con with me to have different creators do sketches in it. I usually see them do sketches on boards and stuff like that.

Has anyone had any experience with getting them to do sketches in a book as opposed to boards?

I just want to make sure I don't screw up and insult them, or to make sure its no inappropriate to request the use of a book.

Getting sketches in books is the normal thing. I rarely see them sketch on boards.

On that note, maybe there should be a NY comic-con etiquette write-up/podcast.

We've talked about con tips here (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/video/iFanboy_-_Episode__14___Sketch_) and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZXktd6aRn4).

[mrmister]

Anybody else not receive their ticket/badge in the mail yet?

I ordered online before the 16th [actual date was the 11th] so I kind of figured it should have gotten here by now.

[gobo]

unfortunately I got mine after the deadline so I've got to pick it up at the con... *sigh*

[hank41]

I was thinking about bringing a sketchbook to Con with me to have different creators do sketches in it. I usually see them do sketches on boards and stuff like that.

Has anyone had any experience with getting them to do sketches in a book as opposed to boards?

I just want to make sure I don't screw up and insult them, or to make sure its no inappropriate to request the use of a book.

On that note, maybe there should be a NY comic-con etiquette write-up/podcast.

a lot of artists like to sketch on their own boards. ive run into a bunch of guys that do that.

[rchapoteau]

Getting sketches in books is the normal thing. I rarely see them sketch on boards.



We've talked about con tips here (http://www.ifanboy.com/podcasts/video/iFanboy_-_Episode__14___Sketch_) and here (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZXktd6aRn4).

Cool deal, thanx.

[hank41]

if anyone wants to find me, look in artist alley. i'll be the one with crying getting dragged away, screaming about having no money, but trying to buy more art....crying a lot

[kahunablair]

if anyone wants to find me, look in artist alley. i'll be the one with crying getting dragged away, screaming about having no money, but trying to buy more art....crying a lot

You are going to NYCC?

[hank41]

You are going to NYCC?

yeah boiiiiii!!!!!!

[kahunablair]

Interesting... very interesting.

[winthewonderboy]

Anybody else not receive their ticket/badge in the mail yet?

I ordered online before the 16th [actual date was the 11th] so I kind of figured it should have gotten here by now.

I just got mine the other day.

[hank41]

Interesting... very interesting.

you going?

[jmstump]

It came down to this or Wondercon. Kinda sad I couldn't squeeze in both. More of the iFanboy community seems to live in NY.

[hank41]

i wanna meet as many of you guys as possible this year. i need to match faces to avatars.

i'll probably be at Mike Norton's table if you wanna stop by and say hi

[gobo]

I feel like Mike will have a huge line, but do you know how much he's charging for a sketch?

[mikegraham6]

So I'm looking over the NYCC schedule and I don't see any Grant Morrison panel. Am I crazy or isn't he a guest of honor or something? Shouldn't he have a panel? Did I miss it in the schedule?

[hank41]

I feel like Mike will have a huge line, but do you know how much he's charging for a sketch?

he usually charges in the $40-55 range for a good size full inked and gray toned sketch. it ends up looking beautiful. he usually has some that he's already finished displayed out so you can see what you're buying.

stop by and say hi!

[gobo]

Isn't it bad form to just stop by and not buy anything? :)

[rchapoteau]

I think I'm going to try to get a Livescribe sketchbook for the con. I think having a sketch done that way would be nice.

[cadgers]

So I'm looking over the NYCC schedule and I don't see any Grant Morrison panel. Am I crazy or isn't he a guest of honor or something? Shouldn't he have a panel? Did I miss it in the schedule?

He canceled.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=19836

[cyberauron]

does anyone know where i can see times for marvel and dc signings for ny comic con

[hank41]

Isn't it bad form to just stop by and not buy anything? :)

no. haha. he'll love it.

and he could do you a free sketch prob

[rchapoteau]

So I just realized that the CBLDF is having a party at a different place then the Hero Initiative.

Hero Initiative info - The night before the show begins, the organizers of New York Comic Con are throwing a Pre-Con party at Dave & Buster’s Times Square (234 West 42nd St., New York, NY 10036), from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., on February 5, 2009. Admission is free and open to attendees, creators, exhibitors and staff, but for a donation of $10, guests will receive five raffle tickets for a chance to win some amazing prizes. All proceeds collected from the raffle will benefit The Hero Initiative. Winning numbers will be announced at the end of the party and winners must be present to win.

Raffle prizes to date include:
• Official New York Comic Con VIP Ticket - Signed by Neal Adams
• Official New York Comic Con 2009 Show Poster - Framed & Signed by Neal Adams
• Back to the Future Flux Capacitor Unlimited Edition
• Emissary Poster - Signed by the complete cast of Emissary
• Marvel Then-and-Now DVD - Signed by Stan Lee & Joe Quesada
• The Book: Marvel Visionaries: John Romita Jr. - Signed by John Romita Jr.
• 12-inch Indiana Jones
• 12-inch RAH Red Clone Trooper
• $25 Visa Gift Card
• Two $25 Midtown Comics Gift Cards



CBLDF Party info -oin the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in kicking off the 2009 convention season at our New York Comic-Con Welcome Party on Thursday, February 5! Enjoy drinks, free sliders for early arrivals, and door prizes! This party is sponsored by Image Comics and Dark Horse Comics. Admission will be $5 and up for CBLDF members, $10 and up for non-members.
Attending artists will include: Colleen Doran, David Mack, Rantz Hoseley, Dean Haspiel, Mike Cavallero, Nikki Cook, Mahmud Asrar, Brahm Revel and many more!

What: The CBLDF’s NYCC Welcome Party
Date: Thursday February 5, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Side Bar
Street: 120 E. 15th Street (Near Union Square)
City: New York, NY
Donation : $5 & up for current CBLDF Members; $10 & up for non-members


I guess first I will try to do Hero Initiative and then hit up CBLDF. Anyone else going to either?

[cheezdog]

According to Superhero Times, Final Crisis writer Grant Morrison will be unable to attend this weekend’s New York City Comic Con where he was scheduled to be a guest of honor. According to an official statement from Morrison:

"As a result of family issues, I won’t be able to make it to the New York Comic Con this week. My apologies to everyone, and particularly to the readers I won't get a chance to meet this time around due to circumstances beyond my control. See you next time"

Link http://www.superherotimes.com/newsarchive/004486.php

[hank41]

i have to wake up at 5 to drive myself to the milwaukee airport....ugh

[gobo]

I'm waking up at 6 to drive myself to New York City.

[rchapoteau]

So both pre-con party events were kind of disappointing. Neither venue was really big enough. Dave and busters was big enough size wise but I had to stand around waiting for a drink. The CBDL party needed a much bigger venue. It was just way too small. Everyone was basically on top of one another.

I hope that the joint meetup works out better.

[wetwork]

I'm exausted but I met a lot of nice people and got a lot of stuff signed:

I thought you folks would find this amusing. Today at the NYCC, amoungst other items, I asked Joss Whedon to sign my iPhone. He obliged, as did Tahmoh Penikett of Battlestar Galactica fame and soon to star in Whedon's latest creation. They were there to promote the upcoming debut of Doll House. Perhaps it's time to hit ebay and upgrade to the 3G. :)

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00992.jpg

Damn point and shoots...

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00985.jpg

Yes, the middle part of the sig is signed "Helo". The bottom is signed "Paul Ballard" (FBI Agent in Doll House).

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00983.jpg

[wetwork]

Damn Toaster lover...

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00988.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00984.jpg

Oh, I met a few other folks as well:

Continued:

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00944.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00945.jpg

Who said the west coast has all the fun?

Oh, and one more thing...

I saw a 20 minute Watchmen preview on Friday at the NYCC. They also showed a never before scene:

***SPOILER ALERT***

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Rorschach is in prison is threatened by another inmate. He then proceeds to punch through the cafeteria glass barrier and dump a boiling fry basket over the inmates head, the guards tackle and pull him away as he screams to all the inmates in the cafeteria "I'm not trapped in hear with YOU, you are all trapped in here with ME!". Major bad-ass scene very faithful to the source.

Dave Gibbons was in attendance for a Q&A and signing on Sunday.

[wetwork]

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00955.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00956.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00957.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00958.jpg

[wetwork]

Some more pics:

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00923.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00938.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00937.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00927.jpg

[wetwork]

...and last but not least:

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00924.jpg

http://www.cyberplugs.com/dgc/NYCC2009/dsc00929.jpg

[racemccloud]

Conor doesn't show up on film, huh? Figures...

Looks like fun, man. Wish I could have gone, but I had a play going up this weekend. And I live in NYC, too... so close, and yet so far.

[esophagus]

I'm beating myself up over living in Canada and not going. Don't think I could stand to live in NY and not be there.

[racemccloud]

I'm beating myself up over living in Canada and not going. Don't think I could stand to live in NY and not be there.

It just landed on a bad weekend, sadly. The worst part was, friends of mine came to the play... after having gone to Comic-Con. Talk about rubbing one's nose in it.

[thenextchampion]

I think my favorite thing about those is your Ennis pic.


For some reason 'Premium Ticket Signing Time' is my new favorite sign.

[rchapoteau]

Good pictures! I only have a few pics taken myself, and none of them have me in it cause taking pics with the iphone suck. Here's Jim Lee and Daniel Dae Kim.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v695/rchapoteau/NY%20comic%20Con%2009/IMG_0058.jpg

[thenextchampion]

Ha! It looks like Lee is upset at Kim by the look at that pic.

[bigyanks]

a link to my con sketches http://www.flickr.com/photos/46072640@N00/sets/72157613548040089/

[tad]

My creations live on.

If only the iFanboys got a picture with them.

http://kotaku.com/photogallery/cosplay2nycc-/1006844154

[cyberauron]

a link to my con sketches http://www.flickr.com/photos/46072640@N00/sets/72157613548040089/

where was alt balthazar i looked around artist alley twice

[mikegraham6]

CON SKETCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/mikegraham6/NYCC%20Sketches/?action=view&current=NewYorkCity025.jpg)

[kahunablair]

CON SKETCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/mikegraham6/NYCC%20Sketches/?action=view&current=NewYorkCity025.jpg)

Awesome batch of sketches. I'm still quite jealous of that Templesmith one.

[thenextchampion]

CON SKETCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://s162.photobucket.com/albums/t268/mikegraham6/NYCC%20Sketches/?action=view&current=NewYorkCity025.jpg)

Those are great sketches, especially's Ivan Reis's one.

But I also love it that all of those sketches are so detailed....and then Bendis's sketch is just so simple. I need to read Fortune of Glory cause that is a funny drawing.

[rchapoteau]

I put up a few sketches I had done with my Livescribe pen on the livescribe site.

Here is a Ninja turtle I had done by Peter Laird.
http://www.livescribe.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOverviewPage?sid=2h5nQg9xLVLb

With livescribe if you put it in fullscreen and turn previews off you can watch him make the sketch from scratch.

[gobo]

Aw man that was awesome!