New York Comic Con 2026 Unveils Unmissable Exhibitor Lineup

New York Comic Con 2026 (NYCC 2026) returns to NYC’s Jacob Javits Center from October 8th to 11th. Fans will flood the show floor for major pop culture panels, exclusive merchandise, celebrity meet-and-greets, and incredible cosplay.

Here's a look at some of this year's exhibitors:

WEBTOON Entertainment (Booth 2335): Returning with its biggest activation yet, WEBTOON is bringing an immersive experience inspired by the breakout hit series FOG LAND, complete with a giant gashapon capsule machine and exclusive collectibles, plus costumed character actors roaming the streets of NYC. Fans can meet FOG LAND creator POGO alongside other top creators; in addition, moderators from Mashable, The Atlantic, and Cosmopolitan will host panels featuring bestselling author Casey McQuiston (Red, White & Royal Blue) and Wattpad’s Anna Todd (After series).

Bill Sienkiewicz (Booth 3325): The artistic mastermind behind notable titles like Marvel Comics' Elektra: Assassin and the author/illustrator of the acclaimed graphic novel, Stray Toasters, Sienkiewicz offers signatures, sketches, limited-edition lithos, exclusive variant covers, and high-end framed art.

Lifeline Comics (Booth 4355): The Ringo Award-winning indie publisher is focusing on NYCC exclusives, boasting enamel pins and variant covers for series like The Witches of Oz, Love at Second Bite, Fairy Tale Wars, and Sink Your Teeth. The booth features art by Tula Lotay, David Talaski, Soha Sorouri, and Baledarm Rivas, as well as over a dozen signing timeslots with creators like Zoe Tunnell, Joseph Illidge, and David M. Booher.

Lilac Grove Entertainment (Booth 3357): Step into the mythical Seven Galaxies Chronicles universe created by award-winning author S.G. Blaise (The Lumenian). Attendees can check out character- and location-driven reading materials and limited-run collectible pins to take a piece of the space saga home.

Sigma Comics (Small Press, Booth 2137): Dedicated to fighting animal cruelty through comics and manga, Sigma Comics will feature founder H.H. German’s CALICO, the first vegan antihero in the medium. Available for purchase are both the brand-new trade paperback, CALICO: Unwanted Men, and its prequel manga, Green-Eye BANDITO.

As the Sigma Comics motto reads, “Time to make a difference!”, a statement of which could not be a more fitting sentiment. For the creative changemakers continuing to shape today’s pop culture landscape, NYCC 2026 presents a standout chance to leave an indelible mark on fandom culture—one story, comic, and conversation at a time.