This weekend’s New York Comic Con will be the first NYCC since Lion Forge and Oni Press announced their merging, meaning they have a lot to prove to comics fans wanting to see if the coming together of the two companies will prove the best solution to their creative teams and their audiences.
Lion Forge has established itself as a home for artists, writers and creative teams representing marginalized and minority views, while Oni Press has carved themselves a tidy portion of the comics landscape, serving all-ages, niche licensing and bold, forward-thinking titles.
At New York Comic Con (Javits Center, Thursday 3rd-Sunday 6th October 2019), the new collective will be showcasing a full roster of talent and titles in a slew of signings and panels…
NYCC: LION FORGE AND ONI PRESS ANNOUNCE SIGNINGS, PROGRAMMING, AND MORE AT THIS YEAR’S NEW YORK COMIC CON
The Newly United Publisher of “Comics for Everyone” Reveals Something for Everyone at NYCC 2019
Lion Forge and Oni Press Signing Schedule
“Fans will get multiple chances to meet some of their favorite creators throughout the show, with days and times outlined below:
Thursday, October 3rd
- 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Daniel Barnes and D.J. Kirkland (Black Mage)
- 1:00–2:00 p.m.: Emily Whitten and Michelle Nguyen (The Underfoot)
- 3:00–4:00 p.m.: Gail Simone (Catalyst Prime: Seven Days)
- 4:00–5:00 p.m.: Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure)
- 5:00–6:00 p.m.: Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu (Mooncakes)
Friday, October 4th
- 10:00–11:00 a.m.: Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu (Mooncakes)
- 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Jim Zub (Rick & Morty Vs. D&D)
- 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Mags Visaggio (Morning in America)
- 1:00–2:00 p.m.: Gail Simone (Catalyst Prime: Seven Days)
- 2:30–3:30 p.m.: Daniel Barnes and D.J. Kirkland (Black Mage)
- 4:00–5:00 p.m.: Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure)
- 5:00–6:00 p.m.: Kristofer Anka, D.J. Kirkland, Josh Trujillo, and Wendy Xu (Dream Daddy)
Saturday, October 5th
- 10:00–11:00 a.m.: Andrew MacLean (Rick & Morty)
- 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Jim Zub (Rick & Morty Vs. D&D)
- 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu (Mooncakes)
- 1:30–2:30 p.m.: Daniel Barnes and D.J. Kirkland (Black Mage)
- 3:00–4:00 p.m.: Gail Simone (Catalyst Prime: Seven Days)
- 4:00–5:00 p.m.: Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure)
- 5:00–6:00 p.m.: Tess Stone (Not Drunk Enough), Ananth Hirsh and Yuko Ota (Johnny Wander)
Sunday, October 6th
- 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu (Mooncakes)
- 12:00–1:00 p.m.: Sarah Graley and Stef Purenins (Our Super Adventure)
- 1:30–2:30 p.m.: Daniel Barnes and D.J. Kirkland (Black Mage)
Lion Forge and Oni Press Panels
- UH OH, IT’S MAGIC: SUPERNATURAL CREATOR-OWNED COMICS (Thursday October 3rd, 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM – Room 1B03)
Oni and Lion Forge present a panel of some of the year’s most anticipated creator-owned comics and graphic novels just in time for the Season of the Witch! Join editor-in-chief Sarah Gaydos, senior editor Jasmine Amiri, along with Daniel Barnes and D.J. Kirkland (Black Mage), Sarah Graley (Kim Reaper), and Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu (Mooncakes), for a “spirited discussion” on “the craft” of creating some of the most magical comics for teens and adults alike!
- RICK AND MORTY VS DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS LIVE PLAY! (Friday October 4th, 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM – Room 1C03)
5th edition D&D meets Rick and Morty dimension-crashing sass! Dungeon Master Jim Zub (co-writer of Rick and Morty™ VS D&D) will run a panel of foolhardy gaming and comic guests through an encounter torn from the pages of the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons VS Rick and Morty™ official RPG adventure. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, you might even win some prizes – don’t miss it!
Also, Lion Forge and Oni creators will be appearing on the SYFY WIRE LIVE STAGE throughout the show!
Thursday, October 3rd
- 11:00 a.m.: Gail Simone w/Lion Forge co-founders David Steward II and Carl Reed
- 11:15 a.m.: Daniel Barnes and D.J. Kirkland (Black Mage)
- 3:00 p.m.: Jim Zub (Rick and Morty VS D&D)
Sunday, October 5rd
- 2:15 p.m.: Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu (Mooncakes)
We look forward to seeing you at New York Comic Con 2019!
About Lion Forge Comics:
Lion Forge strives to publish comics for everyone to enjoy, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, or cultural background. The original graphic novel Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven was nominated for three Glyph Awards, as well as the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity, and Lighter Than My Shadow was voted the 2017 Graphic Novel of the Year by Amazon. In 2018, the Dwayne McDuffie Award-winning Upgrade Soul was selected as one of the year’s best books by Publisher’s Weekly. Lion Forge Comics includes the Roar imprint for young adults, the Caracal imprint for middle-grade aged children, the CubHouse imprint for early readers, and the Quillion imprint, bringing together comics and tabletop gaming. It is also home to the Magnetic Collection of premium and critically acclaimed comics and graphic novels, boasting multiple Eisner Award nominees. Across multiple imprints and formats that include licensed properties like DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, original works from top independent creators, and the original and all-inclusive Catalyst Prime superhero universe, Lion Forge publishes something for every level of comic book fan, young and old.
About Oni Press
Established in 1997, Oni Press’s curated line includes a variety of award-winning original and licensed comic books and graphic novels, including: Adult Swim’s Rick and Morty™, Nickelodeon’s Invader ZIM, Scott Pilgrim,Queen & Country, Courtney Crumrin, Wasteland, The Sixth Gun, Stumptown, Wet Moon, Letter 44, The Bunker, The Tea Dragon Society, The Coldest City, and Kaijumax.
About Polarity
Polarity is a diversified global media company founded in 2018, with a mission to bring authentic content to a diverse global audience. The name Polarity conveys opposing forces and a global perspective to build a captivating range of assets. To create a richer content experience and offering, we believe in the value of embracing diversity and highlighting opposing views and voices.
