New York Comic Con, one of the biggest pop culture gatherings in the world, will take place the week of 10/9- 10/12 at The Jacob Javits Convention Center. Already set for pro wrestling programming is the following:
THURSDAY 10/9 at 6:30 PM:
Headlocked Comics and Masked Republic: Taking Wrestling Beyond The Ring - North-Room 406.3 - "Mike Johhson (PWInsider) leads a discussion of the intersection of wrestling and comics, how they've influenced each other, and how Headlocked Comics and Masked Republic have led that charge for the past decade. Featuring Headlocked creator Mike Kingston and creators and wrestlers who have participated in these iconic mashups. It all leads into the reveal of Headlocked Comics and Masked Republic's upcoming slate of projects with some huge announcements featuring collaborations by the biggest names in professional wrestling and lucha libre."
FRIDAY 10/10 at 5 PM:
FIGHT LIKE A MOTHER: Ronda Rousey on Fighting, Family, and Her Groundbreaking Graphic Novel with AWA - Room 406.3 - "UFC champion. WWE superstar. Now, best-selling author, screenwriter, and comic book creator. Join Ronda Rousey as she dives into the creation of her debut graphic novel, EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED, an unflinching thriller about survival and fierce motherhood. In conversation with a special moderator (TBA), Ronda will reveal how her own pregnancy, fears, and personal growth helped shape this raw, high-stakes story. Fans will get an exclusive look behind the scenes, from her first script pages to how Ronda collaborated with legendary comic book artist Mike Deodato to turn her words and fight scenes into these unforgettable pages with AWA."
FRIDAY 10/10 at 8:15 PM:
Heroes, Villains, Spaces In-Between: Pro Wrestling and Comic Storytelling -Room 1C03 - "With an audience as vocal and passionate as those in the world of comics and animation, All Elite Wrestling has developed their own pantheon of heroes and rogue gallery of villains that would rival any bagged and boarded collection. Join us as we look at where the worlds of wrestling and comics converge within AEW and how heroes and villains can be drawn not just pen and ink, but blood, sweat, and tears."
Announced as signing thus far:
*Killer Kross & Scarlett Bordeaux.
*Headlocked Comics will have their usual booth with guests to be announced.
*Pro Wrestling Tees will debut with a booth and guests.
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