New York Comic Con’s 20th Anniversary

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An 8-page look at New York Comic Con’s 20th anniversary, held October 8–11, 2026, at the Javits Center with a boardwalk-themed celebration. Covers the show’s dual-institution concept, headline guests including Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, and Lena Headey, a deep comics and author guest list led by Frank Miller and Jim Lee, standout panel programming, the first wave of exhibitors from major publishers and brands, the pro-only Retailer Day, and a reflective close on two decades on the show f