Get ready for panels, fan events, and sneak peeks from your favorites – Void Rivals, G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS!
Los Angeles, CA; October 3, 2024 – Skybound Entertainment, the powerhouse behind fan-favorite franchises like The Walking Dead, Invincible, the Energon Universe, and hundreds more IP across comics, video games, television, tabletop, and merchandise, is gearing up for an epic New York Comic Con, running from October 17 – 20, 2024.
This year, Skybound is giving fans a unique chance to connect with their favorite comics creators and snag exclusive updates from the best-selling Energon Universe series G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS and Void Rivals from Skybound, Image Comics, and leading toy and game company Hasbro. Don’t miss the Midtown Comics Times Square signing – show up and get a secret code that will unlock bonus points toward your Skybound Insiders fan loyalty account.
Can’t make it to NYCC? No worries! You can still dive into all things Skybound and score the latest merch and collectibles at store.skybound.com.
Funko Fusion x NYCC Panel
Friday, October 18 – 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Javits Center Room 409
Special guest, Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible) will drop in on the recently released Funko Fusion video game panel, alongside 1010 Games Arthur Parsons (head of publishing) and Funko’s Jason Bischoff (VP, licensing), to discuss Funko Fusion, the brand-new triple “A” game bringing the Fun of Funko to consoles and PCs all over. Expect sneak peeks, special guests, giveaways, and surprises. You can also purchase the physical edition of Funko Fusion, complete with playable characters like Invincible and Omni-Man in a special secret level, as well as DLC add-ons Michonne and Rick from The Walking Dead.
Hasbro Toy Panel – Action Brands + Skybound G.I. JOE Ashcan Comic Book
Friday, October 18 – 5:15 – 6:15 PM
Javits Center Room 408
In addition to sharing the latest news on Hasbro’s action brands, including G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS, panel attendees will have the chance to receive one of Skybound’s G.I. JOE Ashcan comic books.
Midtown Comics (Times Square) Signing with Energon Universe Talent Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jorge Corona
Friday, October 18 – 7:30PM – 9:00PM
200 W. 40th Street (corner of 7th Ave) · New York, NY 10018
Yo Joe! Join creators Joshua Williamson (Writer, Duke, Cobra Commander, G.I. JOE), Tom Reilly (Artist, Duke, G.I. JOE), and Jorge Corona (Artist, TRANSFORMERS) for the second annual Energon Universe group signing at the famed Midtown Comics (Times Square). Limited quantities of a Midtown Comics exclusive variant of the G.I. JOE #1 NYCC Ashcan will be available for purchase for all attendees. Existing Skybound Insiders and newly joined fans who attend will receive 5,000 loyalty points.
TRANSFORMERS & G.I. JOE: What’s Next for the Energon Universe?
Saturday, October 19 – 3:00PM – 4:00PM
Javits Center Room 406.1
G.I. JOE and Void Rivals from Skybound have taken over the comic book world and this is the only panel where you’ll discover what’s next! Superstars ROBERT KIRKMAN (Void Rivals), JORGE CORONA (TRANSFORMERS), JOSHUA WILLIAMSON (G.I. JOE), TOM REILLY (G.I. JOE), and SEAN MACKIEWICZ (SVP/Publisher, Skybound) will reveal huge surprises that you can’t afford to miss.
DIAMOND SELECT TOYS
Saturday, October 19 – 5:15PM – 6:15PM
River Pavilion, Javits Center
The Diamond Select Toys team will reveal the lineup for Series 3 of The Walking Dead action figures at their panel Saturday night! Plus, check out Series 2 in the display case at booth 3135 and pick up Series 1, which will be on sale at the same boot!
NYCC Exclusives: Shop Skybound Comics with Big Clutch & eBay Live
Trusted seller Shawn “Big Clutch” Kirkham will be selling limited and exclusive Skybound comics variants for top series TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE throughout the convention via his eBay Live Livestreams and on the show floor at the eBay booth #3001. Big Clutch will have limited quantities of the TRANSFORMERS #1 40th Anniversary Cover A by Bill Sienkiewicz with foil and the G.I. JOE #1 NYCC Ashcan with a Dreadnoks foil logo cover.
