A social media recap of New York Comic Con 2018

New York Comic Con 2018 has come and gone, and we had *so* much fun this weekend meeting fans, talking books, and revealing huge, epic news!

Didn't make it to the Javits Center? We've got a recap for you of all the big events, including our Women of AFK panel, the Drawsome panel featuring some of your favorite authors, and Raina Telgemeier's *huge* reveal! (Here's a hint: make some space on your bookshelves in 2019!)

At #NYCC? Head over to Room 1B03 right now for the Women of AFK: Books Based On Halo, RWBY, & Hello Neighbor panel! #ReadAFK pic.twitter.com/PsIrztuSIl

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) October 4, 2018

“Books get to show you what’s off the screen.” - @CarlyAnneWest1 shares what books based on video games add to the narrative. #NYCC #ReadAFK pic.twitter.com/XzPjJ4S32r

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) October 4, 2018

“It felt like I got to look at a part of the game that I had never thought about while playing.” - Cassandra Rose Clarke, on writing Halo: Battle Born. #NYCC #ReadAFK pic.twitter.com/E3CX8Vij1G

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) October 4, 2018

“We’re here. We’ve been here. And we’re not going anywhere.” - @IAmLindsayJones on women in gaming. #NYCC #ReadAFK pic.twitter.com/d5SSzdeZGT

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) October 4, 2018

 

 

 

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Props to @ginacrat for documenting my #nycc debut, moderating the "Women of AFK" panel for @scholasticinc #librarylife !!!

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It’s the perfect start to #NYCC! @goraina, @boltcity, @MollyOstertag, @robochai, and @ruemxu are here signing posters! @Scholastic pic.twitter.com/fugSS5caMM

— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 5, 2018

Happening now: @goraina is talking about her books with @abrahamjoseph! #NYCC pic.twitter.com/kn2wUSYn6m

— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 5, 2018

“Don’t wait. Don’t wait for some magical invitation or an editor to come to you. Just write.” - @goraina’s advice for aspiring creators. #NYCC pic.twitter.com/ZwX58RxP2a

— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 5, 2018

A young fan asked @goraina for advice because she's getting braces. Raina said, "Don't smile with your mouth closed. Smile big. Own it. Be proud!" #NYCC18 pic.twitter.com/GfR6AK0oir

— Scholastic (@Scholastic) October 5, 2018

Just revealed at #NYCC: New publishing is on the way from Raina Telgemeier (@goraina)!
#ShareYourSmile: Raina's Guide to Telling Your Own Story, an interactive journal and how-to guide coming April 2019.
#Guts, a new graphic memoir coming September 2019. pic.twitter.com/7kIOSJv3Mu

— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 5, 2018

 

 

 

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@lizettemserrano took this video of me today with the reveal slide for #Guts. Thank you for the outpouring of excitement! I’m still inking this book as we speak, but taking a few days off to revel in finally being able to talk about it. Keep following me here (and my #dailyWIP hashtag!) for updates on my progress. I love making graphic novels for all of you to read! #comics #graphicnovels #rainatelgemeier #goraina #scholastic #graphixbooks

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Having a great time at the @BooksofWonder Graphic Novel Superstars event! pic.twitter.com/9X2wydNCp3

— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 5, 2018

All signed and ready for the Drawesome Panel on Sunday! :D pic.twitter.com/rTBm3ClngP

— Ru Xu NYCC H37 (@ruemxu) October 6, 2018

‼️Happening now at #NYCC: @boltcity, @henchgirl_comic, @ruemxu, @MollyOstertag, @robochai, and @goraina are drawing comics live! pic.twitter.com/jyjD0qTmBQ

— Graphix (@GraphixBooks) October 7, 2018

During the Drawsome panel, Kazu Kibuishi said, “I wanted to write comics that were more literary so I went out and made my own.” Literacy comes in so many forms - thanks @Scholastic

— GeekMom (@GeekMomBlog) October 7, 2018

We'll see you next year for even more fun!