New York Sets 2021 Date for Comic Con

The New York Comic Con locks four days in October at the Javits Center in NYC from Oct 7 to Oct 10. What’s more? The event will be held in person this time, albeit with reduced capacity to ensure social distancing. However, the organizers have said that the details are subject to change as per the local COVID guidelines.

“Right now, we see a path forward for safe, amazing events that are going to look a bit different than usual, so that’s where we’re heading. Keep in mind what we communicate is subject to change as state and local guidelines are adjusted,”

Kristina Rogers, U.S. Comic Portfolio Director for ReedPop

Along with Thursday’s announcement, Rogers also mentioned that Florida Supercon would take place in September and Emerald City Comic Con and C2E2 were scheduled in December.

The annual event will have a limited capacity to ensure physical distancing even in the largest convention centers. ReedPop is operating with each location to deduce how many people will be accommodated into the convention. Masks are mandatory for those who are able to attend and temperature screenings will be done upon entry.

More than 200,000 tickets were sold in 2019 for the New York Comic Con. The convention typically takes place over the course of four days and offers fans panels, meet-and-greet events and an opportunity to score limited-edition merchandise.

Last year’s convention brought more than $100 million to New York, as the attendees paid for hotel rooms, took public transportation and dined at restaurants all around New York City. ReedPop moved New York Comic Con online and held virtual panels on YouTube.

The company will have improved sanitization and cleaning during each event. They have even adopted a policy that discourages handshakes, high-fives and hugs. Air high-fives and elbow bumps will be encouraged.

“You’re probably wondering what the heck a photo op may look like and how panel seating will work. We’ll be sharing more information in the months leading up to our shows, and we are committed to being as transparent as possible.”

Kristina Rogers

Check out the official New York Comic Con website. Can’t wait to be able to book tickets!

About New York Comic Con

The New York Comic Con is an annual New York City fan convention dedicated to Western comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, movies, and television. It was first held in 2006.

The event is produced and managed by ReedPop, a division of Reed Exhibitions and Reed Elsevier, and is not affiliated with the long running non-profit San Diego Comic-Con, nor the Big Apple Convention, later known as the Big Apple Comic-Con, owned by Wizard Entertainment. ReedPop is involved with other events, including Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) and PAX Dev/PAX East/PAX Prime. ReedPop and New York Comic Con were founded by Greg Topalian, former senior vice president of Reed Exhibitions.