10 New York Comic Con panels we can't wait for
There's never been a better time to be a nerd.
As New York Comic Con descends upon the banks of the Big Apple, it's a one-stop shop for everything film, television, books and comic books. Sit on the deck of the U.S.S. Enterprise, take selfies with Danaerys and Harley Quinn side by side, and settle into a weekend of geek glory from Oct. 6 - 9. Below, we pick some of the panels that have our spidey senses tingling.
DC All Access
Thursday, 1:45 p.m. - 2.45 p.m., Room 1A24
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What's next from Supergirl, The Flash, DC Super Hero Girls and DC Comics Bombshells? What about Rebirth -- Green Arrow, Green Lantern? The minds behind these major DC titles get deep into the DC universe and what's coming up for beloved characters.
BBC America Takeover Featuring Doctor Who, Class and Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Madison Square Garden
Doctor Who makes its NYCC debut with the Doctor himself, Peter Capaldi, as well as Pearl Mackie and Matt Lucas. Producers Steven Moffat and Brian Minchin will reveal a sneak peek of the Christmas special. Then there's a screening with the producers and cast of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, an offbeat detective show, followed by a preview of Class, a Doctor Who spinoff about Coax Hill School.
Inside the Upside Down with Millie Bobby Brown
Friday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Main Stage
We know by now that the Stranger Things kids are literally perfect, so what adorable soundbites will Brown give us at NYCC? Will she stare down the audience with her telekinetic prowess? Will she rap again? Do she and David Harbour have any light to shed on the mysteries unfolding in Hawkins? There's only one way to find out.
Marvel: 50 Years of Black Panther
Friday, 11 a.m - 12 p.m., Room 1A06
This panel celebrates 50 years of Black Panther in the comic book world with current writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, artist Brian Stelfreeze, writer Christopher Priest and more. There's still almost two years until the live-action film, but fans have loved this character for decades.
Let's Get Lost: Worldbuilding with YA and Middle Grade Authors
Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., 500 W. 36th St.
BookCon is at NYCC this year, and it's clear why with this panel, which focuses on how Young Adult authors create rich, authentic sci-fi and fantasy worlds. Panelists include Scott Westerfeld, Delia Sherman, Danielle Paige, James Dashner, Cristina Arreola and Jeff Giles.
DC Rebirth – What's Next?
Saturday, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Room 1A06
What's next for Harley Quinn, Green Arrow, Teen Titans, Flash and Green Lantern? The minds behind these DC staples discuss character evolution and where these stories connect and continue.
AMC's The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead is all over NYCC, including panels with creator and graphic novelist Robert Kirkman, but the ultimate event for fans is right here. Kirkman and the cast discuss Seasons 6 and their characters' futures ... as well as throwing in a little teaser for Season 7.
Black Mirror
Saturday, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Room 1A10
Little information has been released about this panel, which is entirely fitting for the dystopic miniseries created by Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones. Expect new footage from Season 3 (due on Netflix Oct. 21) and deep, troubling discussions about what technology says about the human race.
24: Legacy
Saturday, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Main Stage
What exactly is Jack Bauer's legacy? That's the tough question to answer in this clip screening and Q&A with executive producers Manny Coto, Evan Katz and Howard Gordon. The discussion will also include cast members Corey Hawkins, Miranda Otto and Jimmy Smits.
Marvel’s Iron Fist
Saturday, 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Main Stage
In case you hadn't realized, Netflix is killing it with the Marvel properties. Marvel's television head Joseph Loeb leads the panel and will screen new original footage of Iron Fist, due out on March 17, 2017.
Welcome to Westworld
Sunday 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Hammerstein Ballroom
Curious about the glitching AI hosts on Westworld, or the futuristic theme park built on voyeurism and catharsis? Showrunners Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy will screen episode 2 with cast members Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright and Jimmi Simpson, as well as participate in a discussion and Q&A. And when it's all over and the post-NYCC slump begins, you can head home to watch episode 2 live.
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Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.
