{"id":361872,"date":"2026-10-01T14:41:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/361872\/"},"modified":"2026-10-01T14:41:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T14:41:28","slug":"black-creators-and-highlights-at-new-york-comic-con-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/361872\/","title":{"rendered":"Black creators and highlights at New York Comic Con 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York Comic Con<\/a> returns to the Javits Center Oct. 8-11. The event, which has united fans across comics, TV, art and beyond since 2006, will host panels, signings, and screenings featuring fan-favorite creatives, special guests, and tons of vendors. Here\u2019s just a few highlights to keep an eye out for.<\/p>\n

Rosario Dawson<\/a>, known to fans for her portrayal of Ahsoka in the Star Wars universe and starring roles in cult classics like \u201cClerks 2\u201d and \u201cKids,\u201d will participate in autograph signings and photo ops on Thursday and Friday in the Autograph Hall. She will appear alongside fellow Star Wars universe alum Ahmed Best<\/a>, who will participate in a panel by Lucasfilm Publishing and book signing on Friday, as well as Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid, who portrayed Anakin Skywalker and the Emperor, respectively. Basketball superstar Shaq<\/a> will also participate in a private signing to celebrate the release of a new comic, \u201cVengeance Unchained: The Legend of Black Caesar,\u201d on Friday.<\/p>\n

\"\"DMC signing autographs at NYCC 2025. The convention returns to the Javits Center Oct. 8-11. (Credit: Johnny Knollwood ) Credit: Johnny Knollwood<\/p>\n

Actor, singer and writer Wayne Brady<\/a> will return to host two panels, \u201cImprov Nerdvana<\/a>,\u201d a comedy show on Friday, and \u201cYoung, Gifted, and Whack<\/a>,\u201d a panel which highlights Black creators, on Saturday. Last year\u2019s discussion featured artists like Darryl \u201cDMC\u201d McDaniels<\/a> and TV screenwriter Rodney Barnes. Actor Gabourey Sidibe will appear alongside co-stars Sarah Paulson and Billie Lourd for a discussion on \u201cAmerican Horror Story<\/a>,\u201d and queer stars from the diverse and currently running production of \u201cThe Rocky Horror Picture Show<\/a>\u201d will participate in panels on Friday.<\/p>\n

\"\"Wayne Brady at the \u201cImprov Nerdvana\u201d panel at NYCC 2025. The convention returns to the Javits Center Oct. 8-11. (Credit: Johnny Knollwood) Credit: Johnny Knollwood<\/p>\n

Other standout panels include \u201cThe Black Comic Lords Live<\/a>,\u201d \u201cCapes, Curls, and Culture: Black Women in Comics, Media, and Pop Culture<\/a>,\u201d and \u201cRace, Gender, and the Comic Book Medium<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

Limited tickets remain. For more information and for a list of all the happenings taking place, visit newyorkcomiccon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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