Uniquely NYC
NY Comic-Con
New York is home to various conventions and cultural events, one of the
most popular conventions is New York Comic Con. This exciting event
draws crowds from all over the world with interests in comics, graphic
novels, anime, manga, video games, toys, movies, and television.� The
four-day annual event attracts notable names from the entertainment
business, as well as various authors and artists. Through the autograph
sessions fans are given the opportunity to briefly meet many big names
in the entertainment community. New York Comic-Con also features various
panels and screenings of up and coming movies and TV shows.
Visitors interested in the creative field can also check out the
artist's alley, where many writers, artists and illustrators will be
stationed. What makes NYC Comic Con unique are the thousands of
hobbyists who come to Cosplay, or dress up in hand crafted outfits as
fictional characters from popular culture. New York Comic Con has gained
popularity in recent years, with tickets selling out as early as June.
In 2015, over 167,000 people attended the event.
Source:
www.newyorkcomiccon.com