New York, NY; September 30, 2026 — ABRAMS returns to New York Comic Con, October 8th–11th, with a packed schedule of creator signings, panels, advance reader copy giveaways, exclusive early on-sale books, and new releases from Abrams ComicArts, Abrams Fanfare, Abrams Books, Kana, and more.
Visit Booth #3429 throughout the convention to meet creators including Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel, Martín Morazzo, Dan Santat, Patrick McDonnell, Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén, Patricia Martín, Michael Shelfer, Randy Ribay, Allison King, Eric Battle, Victoria Setian, Julian Voloj, and more!
Select creators are available for interviews in advance. Please contact Jacq Cohen at jcohen@abramsbooks.com for more information.
Get These Books Early at New York Comic Con!
Fans attending New York Comic Con will have the chance to purchase exclusive early copies of five upcoming ABRAMS releases at Booth #3429, ahead of their official on-sale dates, while supplies last:
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The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu by Phil Szostak, with a foreword by Doug Chiang
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Dune Messiah: Book 1 by Frank Herbert, adapted by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, illustrated by Michael Shelfer
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Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear by Christopher Benson, illustrated by Eric Battle
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender by Allison King
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Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender: The Art of the Movie by Ramin Zahed
Celebrate ABRAMS’ 2026 Harvey Award Nominees!
The 2026 Harvey Awards will take place Friday, October 9, at the Javits Center during New York Comic Con, and ABRAMS is thrilled to celebrate three nominated titles from Abrams Fanfare and Kana.
Best Young Adult Book
This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki and Nicole Goux
Best Manga
Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa and Takashi Nagasaki
My Life in 24 Frames Per Second by Rintaro
ABRAMS Panels at New York Comic Con 2026
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
Fire, Earth, Water, Air: Continuing the Avatar Legacy
4:15 PM–5:00 PM | Room 1B02
Abrams Books joins Dark Horse Comics, Magpie Games, and more for a celebration of the continuing world of Avatar. Featuring authors Allison King (Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender) and Randy Ribay (Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Awakening of Roku; Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Reckoning of Roku)
The post-panel signing will be on Thursday, October 8 from 5:15 – 6:15 PM in Hall 1A.
ABRAMS Spotlight Panel
6:45 PM–7:30 PM | Room 1B02
Join the ABRAMS team for a look at what’s new and what’s next from across its publishing programs. Featuring authors Kevin J. Anderson (Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare; Dune Messiah Book 1; Dune: The Graphic Novel), Raúl Allén (Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare; Dune: The Graphic Novel), and Victoria Setian (Children of the Night: When Monsters Wake Book 1).
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Lucasfilm Publishing: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away…
11:00 AM–11:45 AM | North Room 406.3
Featuring cover reveals from ABRAMS for CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY . . ., Star Wars: Starfighter, and Star Wars Storyboards: The Original Trilogy 50th Anniversary Edition.
Panelists: Ahmed Best, Will Sliney, Kristin Baver, Dr. Chris Kempshall, and Kiersten White
Moderated by: Michael Siglain
Avatar: Seven Havens
11:15 AM–12:15 PM | Hall 1D: Main Stage
Four Nations fans: unite for the ultimate celebration of Avatar: Seven Havens on its premiere day! Moderated by the original voice of Korra, Janet Varney, join executive producers Michael Dante DiMartino, Bryan Konietzko, Ethan Spaulding and Sehaj Sethi plus cast members Saheli Khan (“Pavi”), Aishu Devan (“Nisha”) and Major Curda (“Jae”) for an exclusive glimpse into the making of the series. Plus, hear more about what’s in store across the Avatar Legends universe.
Creator Signings at ABRAMS Booth #3429
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
12:30 PM–1:30 PM
Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén, and Patricia Martín
Dune Messiah: Book 1 and Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare
2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Randy Ribay and Allison King
The Awakening of Roku & The Reckoning of Roku; Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Victoria Setian
Children of the Night: When Monsters Wake, Book 1
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Dan Santat
All the Hulk Feels: A Mighty Marvel Comics Picture Book
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Julian Voloj
Globetrotters: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s World Tour
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Darren Aronofsky, Ari Handel, and Martín Morazzo
Human Nature
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
Eric Battle
Framing Emmett Till: Exposing Dark Fear
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén, Patricia Martín, and Michael Shelfer
Dune Messiah: Book 1 and Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare
1:00 PM–2:00 PM
Patrick McDonnell
Mutts Sunday Funnies Volume 1, Mutts Sunday Funnies Volume 2, and Mutts Sunday Funnies Box Set: Volumes 1 & 2
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
10:30 AM–11:30 AM
Kevin J. Anderson, Raúl Allén, and Patricia Martín
Dune Messiah: Book 1 and Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare
Advance Reader Copy Giveaways
Stop by Booth #3429 throughout New York Comic Con for advance reader copy giveaways of upcoming ABRAMS titles, while supplies last.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
Her Life in Ruins
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
Martha Wants a Baby
4:00 PM–4:30 PM
He Always Comes Back
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
The Sins of Good People
4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Serious Damage
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
10:00 AM–10:30 AM
Paris Proposal
Visit ABRAMS throughout the weekend in booth #3429 for exclusive early books, creator appearances, signings, giveaways, and more.
