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New York Comic Con, one of the biggest pop culture gatherings in the world, kicks off today at The Jacob Javits Convention Center. Already set for pro wrestling programming is the following:
THURSDAY 10/9 at 6:30 PM - Room 406.3:
Headlocked Comics and Masked Republic: Taking Wrestling Beyond The Ring - North-Room 406.3 - "Mike Johnson (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."
Appearing: Shotzi Blackheart, Shane Helms, Headlocked Comics creator Michael Kingston, Luchadores vs. Everything book designer & artist Jeffrey Everett and WWE, Headlocked cover and Topps artist Doug Hills. More TBA announced.
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 5 PM:
Heroes, Villains, Spaces In-Between: Pro Wrestling and Comic Storytelling - North-Room 409 - "AEW CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan will join former AEW Champion Jon Moxley, former AEW Champion Swerve Strickland, “Freshly Squeezed” Orange Cassidy, Willow Nightingale, with prolific comic writer Steve Orlando, artist Travis Mercer and moderator Frankie Smith, who will come together for a unique panel conversation, “Heroes, Villains, Spaces In-Between: Pro Wrestling and Comic Storytelling.” The discussion will look at where the worlds of wrestling and comics converge within AEW."
SIGNINGS:
Booth 1034:
Headlocked Comics Booth.
Shotzi Blackheart, Killer Kross & Scarlett Bordeaux to appear. More to be announced.
Headlocked Comics
Booth 4440:
Matt Cardona and Brian Myers appearing Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Sgt. Slaughter appearing all four days.
Booth 4345: Rounda Rousey signing her graphic novel Expecting the Unexpected.
Thursday 4-5 PM
Friday 1-2 PM
Saturday 12-1 PM
Booth 4643:
Pro Wrestling Tees will feature the following schedule of guests:
Thursday 10/9 - Paul Walter Hauser and Matt Hardy.
Friday 10/10 - RJ City
11 AM - 3 PM - Harley Cameron
2 PM - 6 PM - Willow Nightingale
3 PM - 6 PM - Orange Cassidy
Saturday 10/11-
11 AM - 2 PM - Danhausen
11 AM - 2 PM - Orange Cassidy
2 PM - 6 PM - Brody King
2 PM - 6 PM - Darby Allin
Sunday 10/12 -
10 AM - 2 PM - Hornswoggle.
11 AM - 2 PM - SUPERhausen.
For those of you unable to attend, PWTees are offering limited Mail-In orders as well at the link above.
Booth 4365 - DC Comics:
Saturday, October 11 at 3 p.m. ET - Javits Center, DC Comics Booth #4365: Meet AEW stars Jon Moxley, Willow Nightingale, Swerve Strickland and Orange Cassidy, alongside DC’s Steve Orlando, Lucas Meyer and Travis Mercer for a special signing of the preview comic. Wristbands for this signing will be available on Saturday morning in the DC Booth between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. ET.
EXCLUSIVES:
Booth 3635 - Comics Mint - DC KO kicks off in spectacular fashion with this outstanding wrestling magazine style variant of Harley Quinn. Limited to 800 copies.
Booth 4440 - Major Toys - The Brian Myers 1/500 NYCC Exclusive Big Rubber Guy is a must-have collectible for wrestling figure fans and Major Wrestling Figure Podcast supporters. Released exclusively at New York Comic Con, this limited-edition figure pays tribute to “The Most Professional Wrestler” Brian Myers. With only 500 pieces produced, it’s a rare addition to the Big Rubber Guys line, capturing Myers’ iconic look in retro-style detail. Perfect for display or as part of a complete wrestling figure collection, this exclusive showcases the nostalgia and craftsmanship that Big Rubber Guys are known for.
Booth 4543 - Pro Wrestling Tees - They will have exclusive art prints for each of their guests, which you can see here.
Booth A-20 - Kyle Starks - Preview of issue one of my upcoming new IMAGE SERIES - WRESTLE HEIST - it will be signed and numbered, a limited run! I am writing, drawing and lettering WRESTLE HEIST with Vlad Popov (Where Monsters Lie) on colors. WRESTLE HEIST is about
"After being crippled by a shady wrestling promoter, a former pro wrestler gathers a team of others wronged in the ring to rob the promoter blind during the biggest wrestling event of the year"
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