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Creator Showcases and Workshops
Todd McFarlane
Luis Vega
At NYCC 17, one of the most popular creators in comics history, Todd McFarlane, was making the rounds talking about his deal with Blumhouse Productions and his plans to release an R-rated, horror focused Spawn fi lm. No new major announcements from Todd McFarlane Productions, but Todd talked about how proud he was for Spawn to be celebrating its 25th anniversary. While they talked a bit about a soft reboot of the character, a 25-year run of an independent book is one of the greatest accomplishments of modern times. —LV
Verizon's pop up gallery
Madeline Strum Photography
HERE FOR THE CLUES
Verizon sponsored a gallery of props from the new Star Wars movie, such as helmets, Finn’s backpack, blaster rifl es, and models of the TIE silencer and Resistance bomber. Staff wore T-shirts asking who would be the last Jedi. I was not so hard up for answers to wait in the line. —MV
Wacom booth
Luis Vega
CHILD-FREE FOR A MINUTE
Wacom had a booth on the fl oor (above), but they also had a series of demonstrations in a private room (below). I left Betty with Luis so I could see how working artists recommend using the technology. Jerry Gaylord walked us through the layers he sets up to sketch, fi nalize shapes, color, and correct tones. Watching him correct the colors might have been my favorite part because Superman uses primary colors, but RGB can be garish. Panel topics sound so hopeful and inclusive, but Gaylord really did have me thinking I could be a better illustrator. —MV
Jerry Gaylord demonstrates how to use the Wacom better
Madeline Strum Photography
Brooklyn Lager continued its deal with Reed Pop to be the official beer of NYCC. “Defend Beer is the belief that beer should be interesting, delicious, accessible, unpretentious, and downright fun.” Looking at the sign, I’m kind of sad it’s not Amy Reeder’s redesign from 2014.
Luis Vega
Fans could join the Justice League with the help of green screen. Participants received a print of their photo.
Luis Vega
