Tempe, AZ – September 25, 2019 – New York Comic Con will be the first stop for Todd McFarlane as he celebrates SPAWN becoming the Longest-Running Creator Owned Superhero Comic! The Guinness World Record holder himself will be attending as a special guest from Thursday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 6th.
To commemorate this moment in history, the SPAWN Merchandise program will be coming to New York Comic Con with all new exclusives! The merchandise program, which was relaunched earlier this year (for the first time in over a decade) spans from pins, t-shirts, lanyards, and much more!
In addition to the SPAWN merchandise, there will be New York Comic Con Exclusive art prints and comic books. Fans will be excited to hear there are three different Todd McFarlane autographed art print options! The SPAWN 300 Parody, SPAWN 301 Parody, and SPAWN 301A art prints are based on comic book covers and are available for only $20. There are two styles of limited edition SPAWN 300 comic books: 500 Gold Foil Editions (available for $50) and 1,500 Silver Editions (available for $25). With a purchase of the Gold Foil Edition of SPAWN 300, buyers will receive one of the SPAWN BumBumz! Come and purchase your #spawnswag at Image Comic’s Booth #1444!
FREE signing sessions with Todd McFarlane will take place throughout the Comic Con as a thank you to fans! Fans can get their favorite comics, toys, and all new SPAWN merch signed for FREE!
Have the chance to witness history by attending the following events:
Todd McFarlane’s 2019 NYCC Schedule:
Thursday, October 3rd
TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444
**Limit 2 items per person and each person must be over 13 years of age. No sketches. No CGC, or other witnessing/grading. Autograph session is limited, and wristbands will be issued each day in the Image Comics Booth #1444 starting at 9:30 A.M. EXHIBITOR AND RETAILER BADGE HOLDERS WILL NOT RECEIVE WRISTBANDS.
SYFY NYCC LIVE STAGE
TIME: 5:30 – 6:00 PM
LOCATION: TBD
Please check the New York Comic Con website for further details!
Friday, October 4th
TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444
** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.
Saturday, October 5th
TODD MCFARLANE VIP SIGNING SESSION
TIME: 11:00 – 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Room 1E04
The VIP Signing Session tickets will be distributed via lottery. Limit of one item per person. There will be no cgc/grading.
EXCELSIOR! REMEMBERING STAN LEE
TIME: 2:45 – 3:45 PM
LOCATION: Room 1C03
Colleagues and friends of the late Stan Lee will meet with fans to discuss his life and legacy. Panelists include Todd McFarlane, Michael Uslan, Paul Levitz, Jim Salicrup, Denis Kitchen, and Danny Fingeroth!
TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 4:00 – 5:15 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444
** See above description for further information on signings and limitations.
ROAD TO HISTORIC SPAWN 301 PANEL AND SPECIAL SURPRISE PRESENTATION
TIME: 5:45 – 6:45 PM
LOCATION: 1A10
Todd McFarlane, Image Comics founder, creator of SPAWN, co-creator of VENOM and McFarlane Toys CEO, will talk about his 30+ years in the comic and entertainment industry. Todd will be raw and uncensored – talking toys, comics, industry advice and more! He will also be talking about one of the biggest milestones in his career, SPAWN 300 and SPAWN 301, which has set the record for the Longest-running creator owned superhero comic ever! A special suprise presentation will also be taking place at the panel!
**Bring your burning questions for Toddfather Q&A. This jam-packed panel is a must for any Todd McFarlane fan!
Sunday, October 6th
TODD MCFARLANE VIP SIGNING SESSION
TIME: 11:00 – 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Room 1E04
The VIP Signing Session tickets will be distributed via lottery. Limit of one item per person. There will be no cgc/grading.
TODD MCFARLANE FREE AUTOGRAPH SESSION
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Image Booth #1444