NYCC 2013 – Marvel Cup O’ Joe Panel

Every year, the Cup O’ Joe panel is the one to go to at New York Comic Con.  This year wasn’t any different really, but the reason for that isn’t what you might expect….

I’d love to make you read on, but I’m spoiling the post with my favorite part.  All con, year over year actually, I go to Marvel Panels with a question in my head.  I never ask it, and so far, every year, someone else has.  This year, I didn’t think it was going to work out.

I can’t get to any panels tomorrow, I am bringing family in, so expect updates to be light, but I say that because, I won’t be able to ask any questions, or listen to any questions.  The last question that I will have heard the answer to was at Cup O’ Joe.  Joe Quesada had called “wrap up time” and brought up the last person to question.  The question came out like a ray of sunshine.  I’ll paraphrase.  “We have Thanos back, we have Starlord back.  Where is Nova (Richard Rider)?”.  That was it, the last question of my NYCC 2013, and it was the golden one.  The answer this time….wasn’t “He’s dead!”.  It was, that the Guardians of the Galaxy books are now touching on that and beginning to explain, which will continue, as well, the upcoming Nova (Sam Alexander) arc begins to address this as well.  So, if I went to the whole convention to hear one thing, that could have been it and I’d of left happy, but there was more.

Infinite Comics Deadpool – The Gauntlet

  • Infinite Comics continues it’s run with Deadpool, the Gauntlet.
  • Written by Gerry Duggan, he will introduce a very important person in Deadpool’s life.
  • When Deadpool breaks the fourth wall, he sees your browser history….

Disney Kingdoms – Seekers of the Weird

  • This is the first true merging of Disney and Marvel on the comic pages.
  • The series will explore of all things, an expansion of a Disney ride (Haunted mansion) that never came to fruition.

Marvel Universe Live

  • Joe brought Juliet Feld to the stage.  Juliet has done some impressive work with the likes of Ringling Brothers and a ton of other ‘live stunt / show acts’.
  • Juliet gave us a look at what she has been working on, Marvel Universe Live.
  • A live show featuring 25+ Marvel heroes and villains.
  • The show is set to go live in the Summer of 2014.
  • The show will feature an original story line and bring viewers up close and personal with the action.
  • We were shown an exclusive trailer…it was the logo.
  • Joe Quesada described that, for all the things he thought they couldn’t’ do in a live show…they are doing.

Fantastic Four

  • Tom Breevort is ending his run as FF / Fantastic Four editor.
  • As such, both books are ending with issue 16.
  • Tom was presented with some nice covers of the book.
  • In Q and A, Tom went on to say that the Fantastic Four is over, forever.
  • …then he said he was probably lying.

Empire of the Dead

  • To the stage came George Romero…I don’t have time to explain who he is, but trust me, he’s a pretty big deal.
  • George is eager to bring to comics, something that he would never have the budget or time to bring to the silver screen.
  • What is he bringing?  Zombies…and Vampires (and people) in New York city!!!
  • The story will focus on the human element and survival.

Miracle Man

  • Introduced in a video narrated / discussed by Neil Gaiman (not present), we were re-introduced to the long gone series.
  • Marvel will be re-publishing and finishing the series (Miracle Man 25).
  • Look for the reprint of the original and Niel’s run to start in January of 2014.

 

Hasbro’s Twas The Night Before (NYCC) Reveals

Twas the night before New York Comic-Con and all through the house.  Hasbro was stirring and making toys that will upset my spouse…ya like that? Thought of it myself.

 

Last night was the Hasbro pre-NYCC Party that I am hoping to continue to be invited to in perpetuity.  That said.  It was a really fantastic time!  MUReview got to see some neat late 2013 and 2014 product, have some free drinks, eat possibly the most incredible passed appetizer we have ever had, and go home with some neat toys too!  Allow me to walk you through the evening.

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Star Wars

Taking place in a swanky location in Manhattan that was about as white washed as an Apple Store, the event began at 6:30.  After checking in, we were immediately greeted by the Star Wars Rebels (no product shown) and Star Wars Black 3.75″ displays.

  • Toryn Farr
  • Snow Trooper
  • Yoda Jedi Training
  • Luke Jedi Training
  • 6 inch Anakin

Marvel

Captain America – The Winter Soldier

The Winter Soldier podiums showed off the soldier himself in 3.75 inch, a gorgeous 6 inch Hydra soldier, card back showing Zemo and the Red Skull as well as Cap.  We also got a look at the BAF Mandroid!

Spider-Man 2

Spider-Man 2 showed off some outstanding 6 inch figures:

  • Goblin (Baf)
  • Beetle
  • Black Cat
  • Carnage
  • Electro
  • Movie Spider-Man
  • Superior Spider-Man

In addition, 3.75 figures were shown

  • Backpack Spider-Man
  • Glider Spider-man
  • Axe Spider-Man
  • Light up Electro (Jamie Foxx version)

Moving on from here was one of the surprises of the night, KRE-O Dungeons and Dragons!!  Actual firing catapults included!  There were cards, and dice, and minifigures….I needed these in middle school!

A little further down the display path, we got a sneak peak at Transformers 4 Optimus Prime!!!

 

After Prime, the showroom flowed into a build your own Constructbots Transformers station, where people very much were constructing for the whole night.  Admittedly…I may have had to swipe a chest piece off of a demo model to complete my own masterpiece..but I admitted it, so, we’re cool, right Hasbro?

Not sure if you’ve heard about these, because maybe you’ve been living under a rock, but Angry Birds Star Wars Telepods are awesome!  Real life Angry Bird Yoda is beamed right into your iOS or Android device through a QR code to the camera, and you get to rip up levels however you choose with your favorite bird or pig!!  Everything shown is available for purchase now.

Now after the Telepods, and in between a little, we glazed over some My Little Pony, and some Furby.  You’ll forgive me for not going picture crazy there, I know that’s not really this audience, but if you have daughters or are a nice young lady, you can check out our upcoming press release posts for each.

At the end of the line was a Nerf target practice center featuring 4 Nerf guns….Zombie guns.  A pistol, a crossbow, a revolver (freaking awesome) and a spray and pray shotgun.  We partook, we enjoyed.  I’m getting a revolver for the office.

Thank you again Hasbro for the great time, the great reveals, and we can’t wait for another great year of toys from the boys in Rhode Island (Hasbro).