The air is crisp, in the mornings at least, and the MTA is full of anime heroes, Disney villains, and every kind of fantasy critter imaginable. That can only mean one thing. It’s time for New York Comic-Con, the East Coast’s celebration of all things pop culture. Attending the convention and need some inspiration for what to do, see, and go? Please accept The Mary Sue’s guide to what to see at NYCC.
I’ll warn you up front: I’m a lurker by nature and a bit basic as far as convention-going goes. I prefer to admire cosplay rather than partake. The flimsiest free hat brings me more joy than standing on line for merchandise. This will be my tenth NYCC, but my favorite things to do are people watch and walk around the convention center at the end of the night with a beer in hand. (New York’s open container laws prohibit drinking in public, so the freedom to roam with an adult beverage is a rare treat.)
