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New York Comic-Con Convention Profile

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Logo for New York Comic-Con, a comics convention held at the  Jacob K. Javits Center, NYC

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About This Event:

"New York Comic Con is the East Coast's biggest and most exciting popular culture convention. Our show floor plays host to the latest and greatest in comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television.

Our panels and autograph sessions give fans a chance to interact with their favorite creators. Our screening rooms feature sneak peeks at films and TV shows months before they debut.

New York Comic Con is the second largest pop culture convention in America and the only one that takes place in the comic book, publishing, media, and licensing capital of the world -- Gotham City."

Dates:

Thursday, October 13 - Sunday, October 16, 2011

Location:

Jacob K. Javits Center
New York City, New York

Special Guests:

  • Hiro Mashima, manga artist Fairy Tail
  • Junko Takeuchi, voice actor Naruto
  • Makoto Shinkai, director 5 cm Per Second
  • Geoff Johns, publisher, DC Entertainment
  • Jeff Smith, comics creator Bone
  • C.B. Cebulski, Marvel Comics International Comics Scout
  • Robert Kirkman, comics creator The Walking Dead
  • Ryusuke Hamamoto, manga artist Petit EVA
  • More Special Guests

Events:

  • Science fiction TV and movie screenings, including the previews of The Avengers, and the U.S. Premiere of the latest Naruto movie and more.
  • Panels on comics, sci-fi, video games, anime culture and fandom
  • Art classes lead by leading comics creators
  • Kids Day programming on Sunday
  • Exhibit Hall
  • Live music performances
  • Workshops for librarians, retailers and parents
  • See latest announcements

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Registration Information and Admission Fees:

ONLINE REGISTRATION

  • Single Day Passes - $45 (Friday and Sunday), $65 (Saturday)
  • Weekend (3-day) Passes - $75

Show Hours:

  • Thursday, October 13: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm (only open to professionals, press and VIP pass-holders)
  • Friday, October 14: 10:00 pm – 7:00 pm (general admission)
  • Saturday, October 15: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
  • Sunday, October 16: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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