“Star Wars” fans, otakus and “Archie” comic book readers, behold: the annual New York Comic Con has a place for all of you.
Since 2006, New York Comic Con has been attracting an eclectic herd of graphic novel experts, anime enthusiasts and comic fans from all over the country. The convention gives the attendees the chance to meet their favorite authors, chat with fellow devotees or become the protagonists of their beloved stories for a few hours.
The 2011 edition was held on October 13th, 14th 15th and 16th at the Javits Center, in the heart of the publishing, media and entertainment capital of the world – Gotham City.
Thousands of comic, anime and cult-movie aficionados congregated at the 2011 edition of New York Comic Con from Oct.13 to Oct. 16, 2011 at the Javits Center in Manhattan. (NYCNews Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
The Javits Center on 11th & 34th has been hosting New York Comic Con since its debut in 2006. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
The 470,000 square feet and four floors of the Javits Center in Manhattan became a haven for comic fans for four days. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
Fans were able to play the latest version of "Final Fantasy", among others. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
"The Avengers" creator Cullen Bunn, during one of the autograph-signing sessions. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
The Ghostbusters, Spider-man and other fans test the videogame "Just Dance 3" by Ubisoft on one of the multiple interactive activities of the convention. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
Over 95,000 fans showed up for the 2011 edition of New York Comic Con. The event has been sold out since late September, a hit in the five-year history of the convention. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
Even superheroes need to be fed. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
Stands of comic books, collector's items and other memorabilia were spread around the Javits Center. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
Fans had the opportunity to talk to their favorite comic characters, or even become them for a few hours at the 2011 edition of the New York Comic Con. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)
The Empire State Building watches over the hordes of fans who leave the Javits Center at the end of the Oct. 14th session. (NYC News Service/Patricia Rey Mallén)