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NYCC: ‘Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary’ Review

October 16, 2019Corrina Lawson

“Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary” will thrill all fans of the movie and..it might even convince those who’ve never seen the movie to watch it.

Fake Geek Mom? Imposter Syndrome at Conventions

March 30, 2017December 12, 2017Anika Dane2

I was writing, regularly, for a comic book blog I had co-founded but when I walked into NYCC my heart started racing and I couldn’t catch my breath because I felt like a fake. And the worst thing you can be at a convention is a fake geek girl.

Batman’s Adam West, James Tucker, & Rick Morales at NYCC

October 11, 2016December 9, 2017Karen Walsh

Holy movie madness! Batman: The Return of the Caped Crusaders previewed before the NYCC crowd on Thursday, 10/6. Cast and creator interviews along with a review of the preview indicate that this is exactly the movie we’ve been wanting.

SDCC and NYCC: The Winds of Change Are Blowing

October 11, 2016December 9, 2017Corrina Lawson3

The future of geekdom is here and it’s diverse.

NYCC Guide for Parents of Younger Kids

October 16, 2015December 15, 2017Karen Walsh2

Thinking of taking one or more of the littles to a large comic convention? Find a guide to how to stay sane with younger kids (think under 10 years old) and, specifically, what NYCC has to offer.

NYCC’s Batman Promotional Poster

August 28, 2014November 26, 2017Corrina Lawson

DC Comics’ promotional poster for New York Comic Con featuring the Dark Knight.

The Search for Kids' Comics at NYCC

October 28, 2013November 26, 2017Amy Kraft1

While we were able to come home with a few gems, New York Comic Con was lacking in comics for kids this year.

New York Comic Con Has Changed…In a Good Way

October 19, 2013January 13, 2018Jackie Reeve1

Five years ago I went to NYCC for their first kids day. I was not impressed. This year, my mind was changed about the whole convention.

The Geek Kids Of New York Comic Con

October 18, 2013December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

The geeky kids of New York Comic Con stole my heart this year!

ComiXology: The Changing Face of Comic Book Readers

October 10, 2013December 15, 2017Amy Kraft9

ComiXology has much that’s new in time for NYCC: new partnerships, new sales, and even a new kind of reader.

Grumpy Catbus is Out of Service

August 13, 2013November 24, 2017Amy Kraft

You need this print mashup of Grumpy Cat and My Neighbor Totoro.

The Weekly, Geekly Rewind – October 23, 2012

October 23, 2012Natania Barron

Links from near and far in the geekosphere. Perfect for that afternoon break.

This Week With The GeekMoms

October 22, 2011Ruth Suehle

Judy Berna is gearing up for her youngest child’s 11th birthday party, which may or may not involve herding a pack of fifth grade, candy fueled boys through a crowded movie theater. She also is excited about interviewing a new ‘leg guy’ in Colorado, since her bionic leg is due for some tweaking. Time to […]

Introducing Your Kids to Graphic Novels

October 21, 2011GeekMom9

The GeekMoms and GeekDads would like to thank everyone who came out to our Geeky Parenting NY ComicCon panel. We had a lively discussion with our audience about raising our geeklets in our own geeky image. During the panel I talked about the booming world of graphic novels for kids. The impetus for my deep […]

In Defense of Cons and Cosplayers

October 21, 2011December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin24

One of my favorite parts of attending a con is the cosplay. Seeing people dressed like Superman or Batman or Princess Leia is a big part of the experience. You don’t have to wait in lines or hope they’ll stop long enough for you to snap a picture because they want to have their picture taken […]