New York Comic Con won’t be holding its usual in-person event this year. Be that as it May, Marvel is still bringing some big panels to this year’s virtual version. The company has announced that it will have four panels streaming during the first days of the event.
Marvel isn’t bringing any of its live-action movies or TV shows to New York Comic Con this year. They are, however, bringing two of the biggest comic book events of the year, as well as a look at the new animated series M.O.D.O.K. Plus, they will have a panel focused on the women of Marvel.
Here is a full breakdown of Marvel’s plans for NYCC.
WOMEN OF MARVEL: Thursday, October 8 from 12:35 – 1:05 PM ET
“Today, telling stories for Marvel means stepping into a long lineage of characters and a vast web of backstories. What’s it like to take on that challenge as a creator? This year, as part of New York Comic Con Metaverse, Women of Marvel invites some of Marvel’s celebrated storytellers into a virtual panel to talk about how they stay true to their creative style while continuing the stories of comic book characters so many people know and love.”
X OF SWORDS: Thursday, October 8 from 1:10 – 1:40 PM ET
“This fall, ten X-Men will rise, swords in hand, to defend the new mutant nation of Krakoa from mysterious new enemies in X OF SWORDS!! Join host Angelique Roche and an X-traordinary lineup of the finest creators weaving this bold new tale including Marvel Editor Jordan D. White, Tini Howard, Gerry Duggan, Benjamin Percy and Vita Ayala! Guaranteed to bring you unbelievable revelations, memorable new characters, and breathtaking battles, this is the story you’ve been waiting for X-Fans!”
VENOM – KING IN BLACK: Friday, October 9 from 11:45 AM – 12:15 PM ET
“This December… Darkness Reigns! Marvel Editor Devin Lewis, writer Donny Cates, and artist Ryan Stegman will bring you everything you need to know leading into Eddie Brock’s climactic standoff with one of Marvel’s most terrifying villains in the next shocking chapter in their Venom saga, KING IN BLACK! It’s all been leading to this, True Believers!”
The Cast of Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. Reveals the First Look at Hulu’s New Animated Series: Friday, October 9 from 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET
“Everyone’s favorite big-headed, egomaniacal Super Villain is coming to Hulu! Get an exclusive first look at the upcoming adult animated series, Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K., hear from creators Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum, and meet our hilarious cast of characters voiced by Aimee Garcia, Ben Schwartz, and Melissa Fumero. Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K. is coming soon to Hulu.”
New York Comic Con is taking place Thursday, October 8 and runs through Sunday, October 11.
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