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Conroy, Hamill, and Savage Headline Saturday's NYCC

Geek culture superstars headline NYCC's busiest day!

By Jacob ElyacharPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Saturday is usually the busiest day at New York Comic Con (NYCC).

The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center is packed with hundreds of thousands of fans, so expect long lines at Artists’ Alley and gridlock traffic on the showroom floor.

Want to avoid the long lines? Try to go at some of these GEEKS approved panels.

Cup O' Joe Presents Marvel Legacy: Avengers (11:15 AM to 12:15 PM; 1A21)

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As Marvel Legacy continues to roll out, the Avengers may be disassembling (AGAIN?). Come find out the truth about "Avengers: No Surrender" and other important stories regarding Earth’s Mightiest Heroes at this panel. Marvel’s Executive Editor Tom Brevoort will be joined by an all-star group of creators such as Al Ewing, Ta-Nehsi Coates, Nick Spencer, and the Captain Marvel’s creative team: Michele Bandini and Margaret Stohl.

An Hour with Adam Savage (12:45 to 1:45 PM; Main Stage 1-D)

Ever since the fan-favorite MythBusters ceased production, Adam Savage has logged over almost 175,000 flight miles with his adventures. In addition to filming around the world, he also entertained his fans with a 70-city tour that featured Vsauce’s Michael Stevens. Now, the New York native is coming home to answer fans’ burning questions regarding his career, and in return, he will hopefully tease his future projects.

DC Spotlight: Batman (1:30 to 2:30 PM; 1A06)

(Tim Drake is expected to return to the Batman Family this month. Artwork property of DC Comics)

Between Tim Drake returning to the Batman family fold in Detective Comics to the aftermath of “The War of Jokes & Riddles” in Batman, it is a good time to be a fan of the Dark Knight! This DC Spotlight panel is the perfect place to learn more about what’s ahead for Batman and his allies. Creators such as Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Tom King, and Marguerite Bennett will tease the franchise’s future and might answer your burning questions!

Marvel Television Presents: 'Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' (2 to 3:15 PM; The Theater at Madison Square Garden)

All S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents should report to the Theater at Madison Square Garden for a mandatory hour and 15-minute presentation. For the first time in five years, the entire cast and show’s Executive Producers will join Marvel’s Head of Television Jeph Loeb for an outstanding panel. Come with questions for a Q&A panel and hopefully, the presentation will unearth some never before seen footage.

Inside the Writer’s Room: Writing, Producing, & Acting for Television (3:30 to 6 PM; Hudson Mercantile)

Calling all aspiring television writers! Have you ever thought about starting your career in the entertainment industry? This panel is for you! Inside the Writer’s Room is a favorite panel that is featured at both NYCC and the San Diego Comic Con. Access Hollywood’s Scott Mantz will moderate a panel that will include an all-star group of actors, television executives, and screenwriters. The Librarians’ John Kim, Z-Nation co-creator Craig Engler, Netflix’s The Punisher’s Michael Nathanson, and former SyFy Channel and Chiller President of Programming and Development Thomas P. Vitale are expected to participate in this panel. (Note: this is a separately ticketed event)

Kevin Conroy Interview (5:15 to 6:15 PM; NYCC Live Stage-Booth 174)

Both Mark Hamill & Kevin Conroy will headline individual events at NYCC. (Photo property of Comic Book)

If you are a Batman fan, then you cannot miss the event. For over 25 years, Kevin Conroy voiced Batman in numerous cartoons, feature films, and video games. Now, the voice actor will reveal some of his career highlights for a 30-minute interview.

DC Master Class (5:15 to 6:15 PM; 1A24)

Six of DC Comics’ greatest artists have gathered together for a special NYCC edition of DC Master Class. Frank Miller ("The Dark Knight Returns"), Greg Capullo (Batman, “Dark Nights: METAL”), Jim Lee (“Batman: Hush” & Justice League), John Romita, Jr. (All-Star Batman), Andy Kubert (“Flashpoint”), and Tony Daniel (Detective Comics, Superman/Wonder Woman & Teen Titans) will preview their upcoming projects. Also, keep an eye out for a surprise that might crash the party.

An Evening with Mark Hamill (8 to 9:30 PM; Hammerstein Ballroom)

Conclude your Saturday’s festivities with a VIP experience starring Mark Hamill! The actor who has made an enormous impact on pop culture with his career-defining polar opposite roles such as Star Wars’ legendary Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker and the Clown Prince of Crime (which he has voiced for over 25 years). (Note: just like Inside the Writer’s Room, this is a separately ticketed event)

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Jacob Elyachar

Jacob Elyachar is an award-winning journalist, pop culture fanatic, and social media lover. He writes for both jakes-take.com and Vocal. When he is not writing, Elyachar does CrossFit, listens to music, and volunteers in his community.

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