r/comiccon • u/HappinessTornado • 1d ago

NYCC - New York Con Suggestions

Hey!! I went to NYCC this year for the first time and it was sort of really disappointing? I might have like missed smth and admittedly did NO research before buying tickets so this was very possibly well known but it felt really anime centered and don't get me wrong I love anime!! But I also chose to get tickets to NYCC instead of ANYC for a reason, you know? So it was a huge let down to go and not really see what I was hoping for at all :c

Anyways, I'm just on asking for some suggestions of like less anime centered comic conventions.... preferably on the East Coast! Thank you!!

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u/lampbane 1d ago

I think you're going to have to be more specific about what you're looking for, as NYCC does have a lot of non-Japanese comics content. The artist alley was full of Western creators, there were plenty of panels for Marvel, DC, Image, etc., and the northwest corner of the exhibition hall was dedicated to booths for DC, Mad Cave, IDW, etc etc.

But, I will tell you that if you're looking for indie/small press stuff, you might enjoy Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase (which is free), MoCCA Fest, and this event next month: https://www.brooklynexpoofcomics.com/

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u/HappinessTornado 1d ago

Maybe I just wasn't looking hard enough 😅 I wasn't super pleased w the selection I saw but I will check out the events you mentioned!!! TYSM!!!!

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u/post_nyc 21h ago

Did you go downstairs to artist alley or the video game area? What about panels either in the basement or up on the 4th floor or the Empire or Main stages? Did you download the app with the panel schedule, map, and exhibitor list?

Maybe NYCC needs to bring back the printed program or better communicate their layout and offerings better for new attendees since it’s all so spread out. This was my 17th NYCC so I already know where to look for everything and I plan ahead. This is like going to Disney World, you need a carefully planned strategy or you’ll miss out on a lot…

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u/HappinessTornado 10h ago

I did go to both the artists alley and video game area!! Found a Two Face print (yay!!!!!!) but had a lot of the same issue (A LOT of anime prints, animes that were pretty good admittedly js not what I was hoping for) and saw a few panels I was interested in. Part of it might have been bc I only went on Sunday cause it was sort of a last minute decision to go!

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u/post_nyc 8h ago

Gotcha. I will say panel-wise I thought Sunday was the weakest day…