Image Comics has announced its group schedule for next week’s New York Comic Con. What is revealed in the list is Jason Aaron, Mahmoud Asrar, Charles Soule, Ryan Brown and Paul Asaceta The new project will be announced on the morning of Sunday, October 20, and Massive-Verse owner Black Market Narrative will make an announcement on Thursday, McFarlane Friday, Saturday Ghost Machine.
—Panel discussion Thursday, October 17th—
Image Comics Presented: Entering Massive Poetry
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Room 409
Join the Massive-Verse Superstars Kyle Higgins (glossy black, none/one), Marcelo Costa (glossy black), Rod Reis (COWL: 1964), pad groom (extra large quality), Brian Buccellato (no one), Gerardo Borges (no one), Ryan Parrott (“Rogue Sun”), and Ryan Sidoti The staff will be rolling out exciting new developments and announcements for the Massive universe this year and next! Host: Ryan Sidoti
Moon Man Panel Featuring Cady Boy
6:15pm – 7:00pm
Location: Main stage
Two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi Last year, “Moon Man” took everyone by storm by taking NYCC by storm, and it was his first step into the comics world. Now, Cudi and co-writer are back Kyle Higgins (radiation black) and artist Marco Locati A can’t-miss panel packed with behind-the-scenes secrets and announcements!
—Program schedule for Friday, October 18th—
Bear McCreary: Musical World Building*
2:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Main stage
join in bell macreeFamous composer, who has created “God of War”, “Lord of the Rings: Ring of Power”, “Way of the Dead”, “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”, “Outlander”, “Battlestar Galactica”, “Poker” Jackson and the Olympians” and his new rock concept album “Singularity”, he explores the huge influence of music on the creation of fictional worlds through collaborations with artists from various disciplines. McCreary will be joined by several Singularity contributors from the music and comics world, including Grammy-nominated signee/songwriter/composer Rufus Wainwrightfamous writer pad groom (Inferno Girl Red, Self/Made), comic book writer and film producer Kyle Higgins (Radiant Black, NO/ONE) and multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning cartoonists Ramon K. Perez (The Story of Sand by Jim Henson, Jane).
*This panel will feature a limited number of assistive hearing devices. When you arrive at your group, please contact NYCC staff to pick up one.
Todd McFarlane talks movies, comics and toys
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Room 406.1
McFarland Get the latest on the Spawn movie, all upcoming comic projects, toys, and more! Be the first to get the inside scoop.
Hasbro Toy Panel: Action Brands + Skybound GI JOE Ashcan Comic Book
5:15pm–6:15pm
Javits Center Room 408
In addition to sharing the latest news from Hasbro’s action brands, including GI Joe and Transformers, panel attendees will have the opportunity to receive one of Skybound’s GI Joe Ashcan comic books.
Midtown Comics (Times Square) Signs Energon Universe Talents Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly and Jorge Corona
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Location: 200 W. 40th Street (corner of Seventh Avenue), New York, NY 10018
Yo, Joe! Join the creators Joshua Williamson (Duke, Cobra Commander, Special Forces), Tom Riley (Duke, Special Forces) and Jorge Corona (“Transformers”) at the second annual Energon Universe band signing ceremony held at the famous Midtown Comics (Times Square). A limited number of Midtown Comics exclusive GI Joe #1 NYCC Ashcan variants will be available for purchase to all participants. Existing Skybound Insiders and new fans will receive 5,000 loyalty points.
—Program schedule for Saturday, October 19th—
Ghost Machine: One Year
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Location: Room 1C03
After launching at NYCC last year and selling out its first wave of titles (Geiger, Redcoat, Rook: Exodus), Ghost Machine returns with a one-year anniversary panel focusing on its newly released titles (Hyde Street, It Happened”) Hyde Street…”Devour”, “The Rocketfellers”, “Hornsby” and “Halo”), and announced new works from Brad Meltzer and Lamont Magee in 2025. These include: Brad Anderson, Gary Frank, Brian Hitch, Jeff Jones, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Ivan Reis, Peter Snebjerg, Peter J. Tomasi, Metal Ztrut There are also some surprise guests!
What’s next for the Transformers and G.I. Joe: Powerverse universe? 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Room 406.1, Javits Center
GI Joe and Void Rivals in Skybound have taken over the comic world, and this is the only panel where you can discover what happens next! superstar Robert Kirkman (void opponent), Jorge Corona (Transformers), Joshua Williamson (G.I. Joe), Tom Riley (G.I. Joe), and Sean Mackiewicz (Senior Vice President/Publisher, Skybound) will reveal huge surprises you won’t want to miss.
—Panel Discussion Sunday, October 20—
Picture Comics Presents: Breaking Ground
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Room 406.2
join in Jason Aaron (Damn, new announcement), Mahmoud Asrar (new announcement), Charles Soule (Eight Billion Elves, new announcement), Ryan Browne (Eight Billion Elves, new announcement), Posac Picheshot (Horizon Experiment), and Paul Asaceta (Outcast With Robert Kirkman & Paul Azaceta, New Announcements) Some special announcements on upcoming projects, as well as conversations about genre, storytelling, industry secrets and tips of the trade. host: Jim ViscardiVice President of Business Development, Image Comics
The publisher also shared where their creative staff will sit in Artist Alley, by last name:
Aaron, Jason – H42
Andolfo, Mirka – D38
Mahmoud Asrar – D24
Rodney Barnes – L03
Ian Bertram – L18
Boss, Tyler – I11
Chuck Brown – B42
Ryan Brown – D41
Brian Buccellato – G34
Cliff Chiang – L16
Wes Craig – L19
Jorge Crown – K28
Marcelo Costa – G38
Daniel Toney – E30
Mattia Delulis – D33
Daniel Di Nicolo – F12
Gerry Duggan – G32
Fiumara, Max – H23
Giron Keelung – A30
Green, Sandford – L17
Groom, Mat – G39
Kyle Higgins – G40
Joshua Hickson – G07
Kim, Derek Kirk – H26
Emma Kubert – F31
Eric Larson – I15
Jeff Lemire – E01
Dave McCaig – I21
Martin Morazzo – E04
Jerome Opena – L04
Ryan Ottley – G29
Ryan Parrott – G37
Pichetshote, Porsac – I32
Reis, Rod – E23
Tim Seeley – J27
Martin Symonds – G05
Phillips, Jacob – H20
Schultz, Erica – E27
Declan Charvey – A31
Charles Saul – D42
Ward, Christian – G06
Dan Waters – A32
Casper Vineyards – A30
Zdarski, Chip – F44
The booths of Ghost Machine and Tiny Onion are located at booth #3043 and #HB907 respectively.
