Similar to the migration patterns of the majestic Canadian goose, once a year comic book fans from all around the country make a beautiful journey to the Jacob Javits Center in New York to dress in ridiculous-looking costumes, scarf down questionable hot dogs, and buy page-turners in bulk. That’s right: We’re talking about New York Comic-Con.
This four-day mega-event may have started in San Diego, but it's now a yearly fixture in the Big Apple, as well. Unlike most geek gatherings, there's more to this convention than the ability to purchase Vulcan ears autographed by Spock himself, or watching overweight fangirls attempt to boost their self-esteem by dressing in skimpy outfits.
Like any comic convention worth its weight in stale nachos and buckets of soda, the New York Comic-Con is the place to be for comic book companies and movie studios looking to push their upcoming projects on one of the most temperamental fan-bases in all of pop-culture. But with so many big announcements and exclusive footage being shown at all times, it’s tough to hear about everything that went down.
That’s where we come in. For three days, we braved the stifling heat and eclectic aromas of the Javits Center in order to bring you all of the latest news from the convention. So if you weren’t lucky enough to be there, we’re here to inform you with 10 Things We Learned At The New York Comic-Con.
10. The Scarlet Spider Is Back
9. Marvel's Television Shows Will Share The Same Universe As Their Movies
8. Ghost Rider: Spirit Of Vengeance Is Still Looking Good
7. The Marvel Universe Will Belong To The Hulk Over The Next Year
6. DC Is Finally Making Superman Adapt To The Times
5. Marvel Continues To Commercialize Their Comics With A New Dexter Series
4. Red Tails Might Just Surprise People
3. DC’s Animated Projects Still Outdo Their Live-Action Movies
2. The Walking Dead Seems Fit To Avoid The Sophomore Slump
The first season of AMC's The Walking Dead started off with a Frank Darabont-directed (and written) premiere that could easily rival any big screen zombie flick. It was emotional and visceral, without ever feeling constricted to a TV budget. But after that initial gem, the rest of the season was a mixed bag. The underwhelming plots and inconsistent tone made fans wonder if the show’s second season would be a full-on disappointment.
After The Walking Dead panel at NYCC, though, fans should be happy to hear that the show is primed to regain some of the magic from its pilot after AMC screened a clip from the new season (seen above courtesy of IGN), taken from last night's knockout of a season premiere. An intense sequence involving Rick and company being confronted by dozens of walkers on an abandoned freeway, this expertly directed footage is filled with the same type of suspense that fans of the show expected from the beginning.
By getting back to its roots as an unpredictable and dramatic horror show, rather than focusing on the soap-opera drama, The Walking Dead could easily regain its swag over the next 13 episodes.
[Via IGN]