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NYCC: Walking the Floor

December 15, 2019December 14, 2019Danielwarren

Press play and listen to the words of a GeekDad swimming upstream in what we call NYCC 2019.

NYCC: ‘Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary’ Review

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019Corrina Lawson

Reading Time: 2 minutes Official Poster Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary is exactly what the Galaxy Quest movie is: a love letter to fans. It is also pretty meta, given it’s a documentary about a fictional movie about the actors who played the crew of a fictional starship that literal aliens take as an a […]

The ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Cast Is My New Favorite Thing

October 12, 2017March 13, 2019Jamie Greene

At this point, there’s really not much more I can say about ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ that hasn’t already been said elsewhere. However, after attending the show’s panel and press conference at last weekend’s New York Comic Con, I feel confident in saying one thing: the cast is marvelous.

Incredible, Immersive Fan Experiences Coming to NYCC

October 5, 2017Jamie Greene

If you’ll be at NYCC this weekend, take a look at some of the immersive fan “activations” that are available and make a point to swing by a few. Don’t just stand in line for panels and autographs all weekend.

JoCo Cruise Drops Anchor at New York Comic Con

September 28, 2017Jamie Greene

It’s no secret that we here at GeekDad HQ are big fans of Jonathan Coulton, Paul & Storm, and their annual JoCo Cruise. So it’s with much excitement that we’re announcing that a number of JoCo Cruise regulars will be at NYCC in some capacity.

screenshot of the game High School Story

Fake Geek Mom? Imposter Syndrome at Conventions

March 30, 2017Anika Dane2

I was writing, regularly, for a comic book blog I had co-founded but when I walked into NYCC my heart started racing and I couldn’t catch my breath because I felt like a fake. And the worst thing you can be at a convention is a fake geek girl.

GBBP 95: Jonathan Coulton and Paul & Storm

October 21, 2016Jamie Greene

Today, we’re putting on our dancing shoes… OK, maybe more like our standing-around-and-awkwardly-tapping-one-foot-while-bouncing shoes. Either way, we’re talking to musicians Jonathan Coulton and Paul & Storm! That’s right–all of them. At once. It’s a party!

‘Gravity Falls’ Returns for One Last Cipher

October 20, 2016Jamie Greene

‘Gravity Falls,’ a show that wrapped up earlier this year and is no longer airing new episodes, filled the main stage at NYCC where fans heard creator Alex Hirsch and other show creatives talk about…a book. ‘Gravity Falls: Journal 3’ to be exact.

Wonder Woman Celebrates 75 Years and “Stamps” Out Injustice

October 13, 2016Jamie Greene2

DC Entertainment and the U.S. Postal Service kicked off last weekend’s New York Comic-Con in style: by unveiling gorgeous new Wonder Woman stamps. The four different designs celebrate four distinct eras in Wonder Woman’s history.

Batman’s Adam West, James Tucker, & Rick Morales at NYCC

October 11, 2016Karen Walsh

Holy movie madness! Batman: The Return of the Caped Crusaders previewed before the NYCC crowd on Thursday, 10/6. Cast and creator interviews along with a review of the preview indicate that this is exactly the movie we’ve been wanting.

SDCC and NYCC: The Winds of Change Are Blowing

October 11, 2016Corrina Lawson3

The future of geekdom is here and it’s diverse.

Ashley Eckstein Narrates the ‘Ahsoka’ Audiobook and Joins the Book Tour

September 30, 2016Jamie Greene

The ‘Ahsoka’ novel is almost upon us; have you preordered yours? Supporting E.K. Johnston’s novel will be an audiobook narrated by Ahsoka Tano herself, Ashley Eckstein!

3 Reasons the Daytona 500 Is Better Than NYCC

March 2, 2016Corrina Lawson

As a geek, I should prefer attending New York Comic Con than the Daytona 500. But I found the 500 a much more pleasant experience.

NYCC Guide for Parents of Younger Kids

October 16, 2015Karen Walsh2

Thinking of taking one or more of the littles to a large comic convention? Find a guide to how to stay sane with younger kids (think under 10 years old) and, specifically, what NYCC has to offer.

In Defense of the Small Con

October 16, 2015December 16, 2017Jamie Greene5

With New York Comic-Con now in our rear-view mirror, I thought it might be a good time to reflect on the state of these nerd gatherings and if they’re actually worth it.

Ashley Eckstein’s Fangirl Empire Expands with Her Universe Press

October 14, 2015Jamie Greene

In a packed, standing-room-only panel in the Javits Center basement at last weekend’s New York Comic Con (someone woefully underestimated the popularity of this panel), Ashley Eckstein announced that the Her Universe brand would be expanding to the world of publishing. Enter Her Universe Press.

New York Comic Con 2015: A Day-By-Day Planning Guide

October 7, 2015Tony Nunes

This Thursday marks the beginning of New York Comic Con, the biggest pop culture convention on the East Coast, rivaling even San Diego Comic Con in size. With more than 150,000 guests to contend with and a beastly, albeit incredible schedule of panels, events, signings, and booths to consider, NYCC can be a daunting undertaking without the proper planning.

New York Comic-Con Goes Live (Streaming)

October 7, 2015Jamie Greene

For the many, many fans who weren’t able to get tickets to this year’s sold-out New York Comic-Con, the show will be livestreaming some of the biggest panels. No fighting for wristbands! No waiting in line! No frustration at only getting into one major panel each day!

5 Observations on Comics and Fandom from NYCC

October 18, 2014December 14, 2017Tony Nunes

I was one of the more than 150,000 people to descend upon NYC last weekend for New York Comic Con (NYCC), the biggest mass media conglomeration on the East Coast. This is what I learned. Say what you will about San Diego Comic Con, but New York is really where true comics love resides. After […]

NYCC’s Batman Promotional Poster

August 28, 2014Corrina Lawson

DC Comics’ promotional poster for New York Comic Con featuring the Dark Knight.

The Search for Kids' Comics at NYCC

October 28, 2013Amy Kraft1

While we were able to come home with a few gems, New York Comic Con was lacking in comics for kids this year.

New York Comic Con Has Changed…In a Good Way

October 19, 2013Jackie Reeve1

Five years ago I went to NYCC for their first kids day. I was not impressed. This year, my mind was changed about the whole convention.

The Geek Kids Of New York Comic Con

October 18, 2013Nicole Wakelin1

The geeky kids of New York Comic Con stole my heart this year!

ComiXology: The Changing Face of Comic Book Readers

October 10, 2013December 16, 2017Amy Kraft9

ComiXology has much that’s new in time for NYCC: new partnerships, new sales, and even a new kind of reader.

Grumpy Catbus is Out of Service

August 13, 2013Amy Kraft

You need this print mashup of Grumpy Cat and My Neighbor Totoro.

The Weekly, Geekly Rewind – October 23, 2012

October 23, 2012Natania Barron

Links from near and far in the geekosphere. Perfect for that afternoon break.

Lego Unveils Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Line at NYCC!

October 11, 2012Tony Sims

Lego has just announced a partnership to create construction toys based on the newly re-launched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles television series airing on Nickelodeon!

This Week With The GeekMoms

October 22, 2011Ruth Suehle

Judy Berna is gearing up for her youngest child’s 11th birthday party, which may or may not involve herding a pack of fifth grade, candy fueled boys through a crowded movie theater. She also is excited about interviewing a new ‘leg guy’ in Colorado, since her bionic leg is due for some tweaking. Time to […]

Introducing Your Kids to Graphic Novels

October 21, 2011GeekMom9

The GeekMoms and GeekDads would like to thank everyone who came out to our Geeky Parenting NY ComicCon panel. We had a lively discussion with our audience about raising our geeklets in our own geeky image. During the panel I talked about the booming world of graphic novels for kids. The impetus for my deep […]

In Defense of Cons and Cosplayers

October 21, 2011Nicole Wakelin24

One of my favorite parts of attending a con is the cosplay. Seeing people dressed like Superman or Batman or Princess Leia is a big part of the experience. You don’t have to wait in lines or hope they’ll stop long enough for you to snap a picture because they want to have their picture taken […]

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