The fabulous First Second Books will by exhibiting at New York Comic-Con, and they want you all to come visit! Yes, you too. You over there. The one who isn’t moving. They’ll be exhibiting at Booth #2237, so stop by and say hello!
First Second is proud to be featuring some wonderful authors at NYCC, including Andrew Arnold (Adventures in Cartooning), Box Brown (Andre the Giant), Cory Doctorow (In Real Life), Zack Giallongo (The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Macbeth), Ben Hatke (Julia’s House for Lost Creatures), Danica Novgorodoff (The Undertaking of Lily Chen), George O’Connor (Olympians), Paul Pope and J.T. Petty (The Rise of Aurora West), MK Reed (The Cute Girl Network), and Jillian Tamaki (This One Summer).
Head below the cut for a full list of events!
Thursday, October 9th
Signings at the First Second Booth (#2237):
- 3:00 pm–4:00 pm : Danica Novgorodoff
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm: Paul Pope
2:15 pm–3:00 pm The Mary Sue Presents Fight What You Know—with Danica Novgorodoff
The geek world needs better representation in media, but aren’t you supposed to write what you know? Truth is, the whole “write what you know” thing is a load of bull honkey. A writer who can’t appreciate the perspectives of others is no kind of writer at all. Writers from all backgrounds and experiences join to talk about research, listening, soliciting criticism, and how to make sure you’re writing well when you’re outside the comfort zone of your own perspective. Room 1A14
3:00 pm–3:45 pm
Coffee Talk with Monsters—with Paul Pope
What makes a monster something to be feared? A force to be reckoned with? Or just misunderstood? Join R.L. Stine (Party Games), Caitlin Kittredge (Black Dog), Lou Anders (Frostborn), Barry Lyga (Blood of My Blood), Paul Pope (The Rise of Aurora West), Ethan Reid (The Undying), Ransom Riggs (Hollow City; Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children), and moderator Ali T. Kokmen (Barnes & Noble/NOOK) as they discuss the “monsters” in their books and what makes them truly something monstrous… Room 1A18
4:00 pm–5:00 pm Post-Panel Signing with Paul Pope in the Autographing Area, Table 19
Friday, October 10th
Signings at the First Second Booth (#2237):
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm: Andrew Arnold, George O’Connor
- 5:00 pm : Cory Doctorow
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Create Your Own Monster—with Andrew Arnold and George O’Connor
Two authors enter… and with your help, they’ll each create a monster who embodies everything that you think monsters should be! Which will be best? It’s up to you!
Moderator: Jack Baur Family HQ – 1C03
3:00 pm
Spotlight on Bryan Lee O’Malley—with Cory Doctorow
Bryan Lee O’Malley, creator of the bestselling Scott Pilgrim series, discusses his newest project, the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel Seconds, with Cory Doctorow, New York Times bestselling author and co-editor of Boing Boing. Room 1A21
Saturday, October 11th
Signings at the First Second Booth (#2237):
- 1:00 pm–2:00 pm : Jillian Tamaki
- 2:30 pm–5:00 pm : Cory Doctorow
- 5:30 pm–7:00 pm: Box Brown
1:00 pm–1:45 pm
Spotlight on Cory Doctorow
Cory Doctorow is awesome! Moderated by Eric Smith from Book Riot. Room 1A10
7:15 pm–8:00 pm
Breaking Good
—with Cory Doctorow
This panel explores how comic books, video games, and novels are addressing world challenges. Perhaps the most inspiring content for our panel audience will be to hear about how you are using popular entertainment to address the issues that you care about. We’ll have about 10 minutes each to talk. It’s an exciting lineup of panelists which includes an FBI Victim Specialist, the dynamic Alexis Krieger, who was involved in creating the comic book Abolitionista! that is being used to empower young people to protect themselves from predators. Room 1A05
Sunday, October 12th
Signings at the First Second Booth (#2237):
- 11:30 pm–12:30 pm : Zack Giallongo and Ben Hatke
- 12:30 pm–1:30 pm : Cory Doctorow
- 1:30 pm–2:30 pm : Box Brown
- 2:30 pm–3:30 pm : MK Reed
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Create Your Own Magical Creature—with Zack Giallongo and Ben Hatke
Two authors enter… and with your help, they’ll each create a magical creature who embodies everything that you think is awesome! Which will be best? It’s up to you! Family HQ – Room 1C03
2:00 pm–2:45 pm
Comics and Graphic Novels for All Readers—with Cory Doctorow and Paul Pope
Join graphic novelists JP Ahonen (Sing No Evil), Emily Carroll (Through the Woods), Cory Doctorow (In Real Life), Kazu Kibuishi (Amulet), and Paul Pope (The Rise of Aurora West) for a discussion of the graphic novel form, its place in the literary canon today and their exciting new books, moderated by Scott Rosenberg, AM NY. Room 1B03
3:15 pm–4:00 pm
Post-Panel Signing with Cory Doctorow and Paul Pope
in the Autographing Area, Table 19
3:15 pm–4:00 pm Build Your Own Adventure—with Zack Giallongo, Ben Hatke, and George O’Connor
In this interactive panel perfect for kids and families, top-tier graphic novel and comic authors and illustrators will work with the audience to write and illustrate an original adventure story! It will be an exciting ride, great for aspiring writers and artists. Featuring George O’Connor (Olympians), Matt London (The 8th Continent), Zack Giallongo (The Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents Macbeth), Frank Cammuso (The Misadventures of Salem Hyde), Scott Campbell (Hug Machine), Ben Hatke (Julia’s House for Lost Creatures). Room 1A01
4:15 pm–5:00 pm Post-Panel Signing with Zack Giallongo, Ben Hatke, and George O’Connor in the Autographing Area, Table 19
