Tue Feb 27, 2007 — by Elayne Riggs

NYCC wrapups

Convention draws 40,000+

Folks are still recovering from this past weekend's New York Comic Con, which garnered over 40,000 unique attendees according to ICv2. 

"The trade day on Friday set new records for retailer, librarian, press, and other trade attendees," which meant pretty much anyone with a pro badge, and since pros are an integral part of any comic convention (and the con itself never asked for proof of professional credentials so one assumes there were a number of non-pros there too) this trade-day "record" isn't all that surprising.  ICv2 also notes, "Artist alley space was off the main floor, but was jammed throughout the show, due not only to the appeal of the wide range of talent, but also to the fact that access to the autographing and gaming areas required passage through the 'alley.'"  One hopes this layout will change next year when con space doubles again.

Some nice overview reports from attendees:

• Alison Bechdel
• Cheryl Lynn
• Randi Mason
• Sarah Dyer
• Keith Champagne
• Paul Dini

ICv2 also reports on the winners in Saturday's American Anime Awards.

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