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Kayou Brings Star Power & Superfan Energy to NYCC 2025 with U.S. Debut

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Kayou, China’s No.1 collectibles company and top trading card brand, is introducing its exquisitely designed, officially licensed trading cards to superfans at New York Comic Con (NYCC) October 9 to 12, 2025 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center (booth #1217). With a beautiful wall of cards on display, an interactive booth and star-studded lineup of illustrators and vocal talent from fan-favorites like Hasbro’s MY LITTLE PONY brand, NARUTO and tokidoki, Kayou is sure to be a must-stop for fans, collectors, and content creators alike–it’s the U.S. debut fans have been waiting for from this card giant. The historic moment was celebrated with a giant billboard in Times Square proudly announcing Kayou is “Here for the Superfans.”

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Kayou’s fan-first NYCC booth experience will bring these three beloved international franchises to life with engaging activations, daily giveaways, and limited-edition official NYCC-stickered card drops that collectors won’t want to miss. Plus, they’re going all in delivering once-in-a-lifetime meet and greet experiences fans will never forget with:
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AWA Studios Announces Panels and In-Booth Signings for New York Comic Con 2025

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AWA Studios is heading to New York Comic Con with two panels highlighting upcoming titles, EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED and ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE: THE LOST LANDS. On Friday, fans can join UFC champion and WWE superstar Ronda Rousey as she dives into the creation of her debut graphic novel, and on Saturday, the creative team behind ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE: THE LOST LANDS will give an inside look into the world of OZ.

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AWA panels include:

FIGHT LIKE A MOTHER: Ronda Rousey on Fighting, Family, and Her Groundbreaking Graphic Novel with AWA
Join UFC champion and WWE superstar Ronda Rousey as she dives into the creation of her debut graphic novel, EXPECTING THE UNEXPECTED, an unflinching thriller about survival and fierce motherhood. In a candid conversation with a special moderator (TBA), Ronda will reveal how her own pregnancy, fears, and personal growth helped shape this raw, high-stakes story. Fans will get an exclusive look behind the scenes, from her first script pages to how Ronda collaborated with legendary comic book artist Mike Deodato to turn her words and fight scenes into these unforgettable pages with AWA.
Friday, October 10th, 5:00 pm, Javits Center North Room 406.3
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DC Announces Return To New York Comic Con Show Floor

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The Press Release:
DC announced today their return to New York Comic Con (NYCC) from Thursday, October 9, through Sunday, October 12 with its multi-level DC Booth on the convention show floor. Look for DC at booth #4365 and check out the showcase of DC’s comics, live action, animation, gaming, and more.

While at NYCC 2025, DC will continue its celebration of 100 years publishing the World’s Greatest Super Heroes by focusing on the first decade: 1935 to 1945. With reverence for the past and an embrace of the future, DC plans to celebrate every era of its storied history annually in 10-year increments, starting at the beginning. NYCC’s free 1940s-style Daily Planet newspaper, while prominently featuring art and ads from this first decade of publication, also delivers first looks at some of DC’s most anticipated titles releasing this year, as well as communicating DC’s panel schedule and events offered during NYCC 2025.

With a can’t-miss lineup of panels, exclusives, and interactive experiences, DC is set to deliver an unforgettable weekend of programming. DC’s panels will give insight into the bracket-style event series DC K.O., will reveal DC’s upcoming Vertigo slate of comics, and more. While at NYCC, fans can look forward to engaging directly with their favorite creators by attending in-booth signings, including appearances by DC President, Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee, the dynamic duo of Batman writer Matt Fraction and artist Jorge Jiménez, DC K.O. event writer and co-architect Scott Snyder, and more.
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New York Comic Con Unveils Programming Schedule for 2025 Event

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ReedPop, the world’s leading producer of pop culture events, today revealed a look at New York Comic Con’s (NYCC) jam-packed programming lineup for this year’s convention. Returning to the Javits Center in New York City on October 9-12, 2025, fans will experience the best of pop culture with the biggest special guests, publishers, cosplayers, and more.

Programming highlights for this year’s event include:

Critical Role & Prime Video: A Decade of Adventure and The Animated World of Exandria
As the countdown begins for the November 19 premiere of The Mighty Nein on Prime Video, join Critical Role’s cast and executive producers—Laura Bailey, Matthew Mercer, Marisha Ray, Liam O’Brien, Ashley Johnson, Taliesin Jaffe, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham—for a can’t-miss conversation about what’s next in their expanding universe. Get the inside scoop on the upcoming animated series, fresh updates on The Legend of Vox Machina Season Four, and a special look ahead at Campaign Four of Critical Role’s flagship show. Plus, celebrate 10 incredible years of storytelling with the cast.
Thursday, October 9th, 11:00 AM, Main Stage

HBO / HBO Max presents A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – Journey into Westeros with Dunk and Egg
Step back into Westeros, a century before Game of Thrones, with unlikely duo, Ser Duncan the Tall, and his diminutive squire, Egg. Co-creator and executive producer George R.R. Martin, co-creator/showrunner Ira Parker, and stars Peter Claffey (Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall) and Dexter Sol Ansell (Egg) introduce the new HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Thursday, October 9th, 12:00 PM, Empire Stage
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Harvey Awards Unveil 2025 Nominees

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The Harvey Awards today announced the nominations and opened voting for the 2025 awards across the following categories: Book of the Year, Digital Book of the Year, Best Children’s Book, Best Young Adult Book, Best Manga, Best International Book, and Best Adaptation from Comic Book/Graphic Novel. The nominees for the 2025 Harvey Awards are:

Book of the Year
* Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath (IDW Publishing)
* Final Cut by Charles Burns (Pantheon)
* Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King & Bilquis Evely (Dark Horse)
* Precious Metal: From the World of Little Bird by Darcy Van Poelgeest & Ian Bertram (Image Comics)
* Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto (Marvel Comics)

Digital Book of the Year
* Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin (Webtoon)
* Morgana and Oz by Miyuli (Webtoon)
* The Mafia Nanny by SH00 & Violet Matter (Webtoon)
* Resenter by Gigi Murakami (VIZ Manga)
* Sarah’s Scribbles by Sarah Anderson (Go Comics)
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