Marvel Comes to SPECIAL EDITION NYC With a Can’t Miss Panel Lineup!
Face front, true believer! New York City’s newest convention just got a bit more Marvel-ous! This weekend, Marvel kicks off Special Edition NYC’s inaugural show in style with an exciting panel lineup, special guests and an exclusive show poster featuring art from all six of Marvel’s All-New Young Guns! Today, Marvel is proud to unveil our full panel schedule for the convention, bringing fans all the answers they crave about Avengers & X-Men: AXIS, Original Sin and Time Runs Out, the cataclysmic story arc coming to Avengers and New Avengers this September!
Don’t miss your chance to attend one of the famous Marvel panels in person! If you’ve never experienced a Marvel panel live, you don’t know what you’re missing! Stop by for a Q&A with your favorite creators, new information about what’s to come in the Marvel Universe and more!
While you’re there don’t forget to stop by the Marvel Booth on the convention floor (Booth #302) for giveaways (while supplies last), signings and more!
Please note, all guests, times and rooms are subject to change.
Saturday, June 14th
MARVEL: All-New Young Guns
Time: 12:15PM – 1:15PM EST
Location: Theater A – 1E19
Marvel’s newest superstar illustrators – assembled on one stage! Originally launched in 2004, the Young Guns program has shined a spotlight on the best and brightest in the comic book industry early in their careers. Now, join Marvel’s ALL-NEW YOUNG GUNS as they unveil exclusive imagery, explain their methods and influences, discuss how they got into the industry and more! The panel will include Editor Jeanine Schaefer as well as artists Mahmud Asrar (Wolverine and the X-Men), Nick Bradshaw (Guardians of the Galaxy), David Marquez (Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man), Sara Pichelli (Guardians of the Galaxy), Valerio Schiti (New Avengers), and Ryan Stegman (Inhuman).
MARVEL: Next Big Thing
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM EST
Room: Theater A – 1E19
Want to start reading Marvel comics? There’s no better time than Marvel NOW! And there’s no better place to learn about our thrilling and creatively diverse All-New Marvel NOW series than this panel! PLUS – What cataclysmic event begins this September in AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS? And what exactly is the monumental fall 2014 Avengers and X-Men event, AXIS? You’ve got questions and we’ve got answers! Don’t miss exciting discussion of current and future projects as editors & writers spill the beans on all things MARVEL! Panelists include Executive Editors Tom Brevoort and Mike Marts, with writers Peter David (All-New X-Factor), and Greg Pak (Storm)!
Sunday, June 15th
MARVEL: Marvel Unlimited+ MEMBERS ONLY Event
Time: 11:15AM – 12:15PM EST
Room: Theater B – 1E21
Join Executive Editorial Director of Digital Ryan Penagos as well as Marvel editors and top creators for a private panel discussion of what’s happening inside the Marvel Universe. Get FREE merchandise (while supplies last), sneak peeks of upcoming comics, Q&A Session to answer all your burning questions and more! Marvel Unlimited Plus Members ONLY – show your Member Card or confirmation email at the Marvel Booth for event credentials. Panelists include Kris Anka (Wolverine), Simone Bianchi (Thor & Loki: The Tenth Realm), Ed McGuinness (Guardians of the Galaxy),Michael del Mundo (Elektra) andWill Sliney (Spider-Man 2099)!
MARVEL: 75 Years of Marvel
Time: 2:45PM – 3:45PM EST
Room: Theater A – 1E19
2014 marks the 75th anniversary of Marvel Comics #1 – The comic that started it all, giving birth to the entire Marvel Universe! Come celebrate this momentous occasion as fans join legendary Marvel creators to discuss 75 amazing years! PLUS – What is Marvel doing throughout 2014 to celebrate? The full scoop here! Panelists include Senior Editor Nick Lowe, Chris Claremont (Nightcrawler), Peter David (All-New X-Factor), Bob McLeod (New Mutants), Nick Bradshaw (Guardians of the Galaxy), Ryan Stegman (Inhuman) and other Mighty Marvel Guests!
Can’t make it to the convention? Follow along on the Marvel.com and @Marvel on Twitter, the best way to get exclusive photos and videos, real-time announcements from the convention floor and up-to-the-minute panel, in-booth, and signing schedules of all your favorite Marvel creators!