From video games to comic books, New York Comic Con 2014 has something for you.
It is virtually impossible to see all the events at NYCC 2014 even if you planned out your days down to the second. However, you can easily pinpoint what you find interesting and plan your days around the events.
For those lucky enough to attend the conference, check out the list below of five must-see events for Thursday Oct. 9 and Friday Oct. 10, with synopses taken from Comic Con's official website.
Doctor Who Comics Panel
Thu. October 9| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | 1A10
"Join a host of creators from the new Doctor Who Comics and Editor Andrew James who'll reveal exclusive secrets from the brand-new Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctor storylines! Guests include: Writer Nick Abadzis, writer Robbie Morrison, artist Simon Fraser, writer Rob Williams and many more! Plus, each panel attendee will receive a cool FREE Doctor Who Comics goody!"
Comics – What We've Lost, What's Ahead
Thu. October 9| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM | 1A01
"In the U.S. in the mid-20th century, comic books were more popular among children and teens than video games are for this group today. Learn more about young people's comics readership, how they used comics as a basis for developing participatory cultures through ventures such as fanzines and social action and why librarians and teachers had such a profound dislike for comics. [Library and Information Sciences Professor] and comic book crusader Carol Tilley will bring the history to life and offer insights for how we might use comics to enhance services and resources we provide young people in today's libraries."
Star Trek Equinox Panel/Exclusive Screening
Thu. October 9| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | 1A05
"John Savage ('Deer Hunter'-'Firefly'-'Star Trek Voyager') will host and screen 'Star Trek Equinox' and the cast will field questions and give away free NYCC Star Trek Plushies. Please join Robert Beltran ('Star Trek Voyager'-'Night of the Comet'), Cindy Picket ('Ferris Bueller'), Blanca Blanco ('Showgirls 2'-'Star Trek'), Matt Striker (WWE superstar), Tommy DeNucci ('Army of the Damed'), Parris Mayhew (Cro-Mags), Pete Koller (Sick Of It All) and Eric Nyenhuis ('Walking Dead') in what Star Trek alumni are the calling the NEXT BIG THING."
Skybound’s The Walking Dead
Thu. October 9| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Empire Stage 1-E
"Dive into the world of the Eisner award-winning graphic novel 'The Walking Dead' with creator Robert Kirkman and Skybound Editorial Director Sean Mackiewicz. Panel will be moderated by Entertainment Weekly’s Dalton Ross."
World of Capcom
Thu. October 9| 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | 1A06
"Come find out the latest updates on all the new Capcom games including 'Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate,' 'Resident Evil Revelations 2,' the newly remastered version of the 2002 GameCube remake of 'Resident Evil,' 'Dead Rising 3' for PC, 'Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney' trilogy and 'Ultra Street Fighter IV.' Plus, sneak peeks at all the latest, cool Capcom merchandise and maybe a surprise or two."
