LGBT HQ, NEW YORK COMIC CON, AND MCM COMIC CON'S METAVERSE  BRINGS YOU EXCLUSIVE LGBTQ+

AND DIVERSITY ONLINE PROGRAMMING BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER THE CONVENTION!

GO TO FINDTHEMETAVERSE.COM/DISCORD ONLINE,

REEDPOP -> MEETUPS -> PRIDE LOUNGE TO SEE ALL OUR AMAZING PROGRAMMING!

 JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION AND CHAT WITH AMAZING PANELISTS, COSPLAYERS, AND CREATORS!

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THURSDAY, 10/8/20, 11:00 AM (Discord)

Making Masks With Allen Ryde (Click to watch)

Making face masks to match your cosplay

Creator: Allen Ryde

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THURSDAY, 10/8/20, 7:00 PM (Discord)

JackBox: You Don't Know Jack With Pup Indigo

Play online with ALL of NYCC x MCM and host Pup Indigo

Host: Pup Indigo and You

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FRIDAY, 10/9/20, 4:00 PM (Discord)

Super Queeroes: Show Off Your Cosplay

A special LGBTQ+ cosplay showcase for you to participate in. Share your Genderbent, Cross-play, and just overall Amazing cosplay with the NYCC X MCM Con community! Put it On and Show it off!

Host: Matthew Levine, Guests & You

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FRIDAY, 10/9/20, 6:25 PM (YouTube)

Beyond the Binary: Trans & Nonbinary Narratives in Fiction (Click to watch)

From comics to literature, to video games, being able to both escape and feel seen in the fiction we consume is vital to being part of fandom. LGBT HQ invites you to join our panel of writers, creators, and advocates as we discuss all forms of trans & nonbinary representation in media, and how it can shape the perception of our community.

Panelists: Vita Ayala (they/them, writer, Xena, Warrior Princess, Supergirl, The Wilds ), Raffy Regulus, (they/them, advocate, President, NYC Gaymers), Jay Edidin (he/him, X-Men: Marvels Snapshot Adventure Time, Thor: Metal Gods, and Lilah Sturges (she/her, writer, Lumberjanes, The Magicians ). Moderated by Jay Justice (editor, Co-Director, LGBT-HQ)

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FRIDAY, 10/9/20, 7:00 PM (Discord)

JackBox: Fibagge 3 With Pup Indigo

Play online with ALL of NYCC x MCM and host Pup Indigo

Host: Pup Indigo and You

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SATURDAY, 10/10/20, 8:00 AM (YouTube)

GENDER SWAP THE DOC!

A Wibbly-Wobbly, Gender-Bender Look At The Revival Doctors By The Women Who KNOW! (Click to Watch)

Doctor Who has been a hit around the world for nearly 60 years -- and it only took about 55 to get a female iteration of The Doctor?! Yet, for all of this, The Doctor has rarely ever been a character defined by his gender -- playing the role of the earth mother, protector, and healer, The Doctor doesn’t play by the traditional rules of masculine action politics. Join a team of women ready to take on the history of the Doctor and, once and for all, answer the question -- just how far back can we travel through time and still make the case for a female Doctor (hint: the beginning)!

Panelists/Performers: Moderators: Nico Action & Kevo Risse. Panelists: Melanie Dean, Felicia Ann McNamara, Mackenzie Flohr, Neisha Mulchan

 

SATURDAY, 10/10/20, 3:00 PM (Discord)

Let's Make Dice - D 20 Pride (Click to watch)

Learn how to craft a large D 20 Die out of Locally sourced materials!

Creator: Matthew Levine w/ Guest appearance by Jazmine Cosplays (Better Backstories)

 

SATURDAY, 10/10/20, 8:00 PM (Discord)

The Pride Lounge Drag Show (Click the performer to watch)

Join hosts D'Manda Martini (Captain Green Lantern 2019) and Vagenesis (Captain Green Lantern 2020) bring together your favorite Cosplay Drag Performers for one night only! 

Performances by D’Manda Martini, Vagenesis, Degrassi Knolls, MedusaChaos, Tay Bobo, Tiffany D. Carter, Misster, Paradox Rei, King Perka $exxx.

 

SUNDAY, 10/11/20, 4:00 PM (Discord)

Live Drawing With Luciano (Click to watch)

Experience live drawing and chat session with LGBTQ+ artist Luciano Vecchio

Creator: Luciano Vecchio

 

SUNDAY, 10/11/20, 5:00 PM (Discord)

JackBox: Quiplash With Pup Indigo

Play online with ALL of NYCC x MCM and host Pup Indigo

Host: Pup Indigo and You

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SUNDAY, 10/11/20, 9:00 PM (YouTube)

History of Diversity in Comics: LGBTQ+ & Gender (Click to watch)

Talk about the history of diversity and representation milestones of Gender & LGBTQ+ identity. Examine how the proper portrayal of women and gender identity played, an important role in the shaping of comics and pop culture throughout the 60+ years of fandom. Explore the impact proper representation in media has had on our society and day-to-day lives.

Panelists: Comic Canary, Nico Action, Robin Walker, Fox Squire, Pup Indigo

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WEDNESDAY, 10/14/20, 7:00 PM (YouTube)

ENTER: X OF SWORDS -- The Quiet Council Gets LOUD!

The cast of X IS FOR PODCAST comes to NYCC! Join Nico, Jonah, Kyle, Matty, & Taryn, along with special guests from the show, as they answer your EVERY BURNING QUESTION about the characters of the Quiet Council as they continue to take over the HOUSE OF X, and maybe even the entire HOUSE OF IDEAS! Catch up with Xavier, Magneto, Apocalypse, Mister Sinister, Exodus, Mystique, Sebastian Shaw, Emma Frost, Kate Pride, Storm, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Cypher, Krakoa, Cyclops, Gorgon, Bishop, and yes, of course, Magik as the team behind X IS FOR PODCAST’s third season, This Is X, make clear for their audience the brand new world of Krakoa.

Panelists/Performers: Moderator: Nico Action. Panelists: Jonah Rubino, Kyle Gorman, Matty Rifkin, Taryn Inglima

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WEDNESDAY, 10/21/20, 7:00 PM (YouTube)

X-MEN & EVOLUTION -- From Angel To Anole: A History Of The Strangest Teens’ Strangeness 

The Uncanny X-Men have often been compared to the struggle for racial equality, the advancing rights and health concerns of the queer community, and the plight of those with disabilities -- and sometimes, that’s even the intention. And while over the years the parallels haven’t always flourished under every pen, there have always been elements of the X-Men that have echoed those sentiments. Join a diverse team of former X-Kids, now adults, as they look back on the diversity and inclusion (or lack thereof) that helped to shape their experiences. From the overwhelming heteronormative whiteness of the O5 X-Men to the seldom-human-looking mutants of Wolverine & The X-Men, the strangeness of The Strangest Teens Of All Time has never been so nostalgic.

Panelist: Nico Action (Moderator), Taryn Inglima, Joshua Weil, Arturo Rojas, Nathan Polette, Rod Rodderz 

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WEDNESDAY, 10/28/20, 7:00 PM (YouTube)

FAST & FURIOUS & EVOLVING -- The Forward Momentum of Representation In The Fast & Furious Franchise

The Fast & Furious franchise spans 20 years, 10 films, 2 short films, an animated series, 16 soundtracks, a worldwide stunt show tour, 7 videogames, several toy lines, and even a theme park attraction. Throughout the franchise (10th highest-grossing film franchise to date), the face of culture (and film!) changed -- beginning with a movie with barely any female characters with agency, featuring stereotypes and slurs, to the franchise creating spin-offs centering around characters of color and women and even trans-character inclusive video games, join the voices of the 2 Fast 2 Forever podcast, Joey & Joe Two, along with former guests Rachel Shepard, Kevo Risse, & Nico Action as they examine the ever-evolving media powerhouse.

Panelists: Nico Action (Moderator), Joey Lewandowski, Joe Two, Rachel Sheperd, Kevo Risse

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TBA (YouTube)

History of Diversity in Comics: Disability & Race 

Talk about the history of diversity and representation milestones of Disability and Race. Examine how the proper portrayal of comic book characters with disabilities, those that struggle with racial discrimination, and how it played, an important role in the shaping of comics and pop culture throughout the 60+ years of fandom. Explore the impact proper representation in media has had on our society and day-to-day lives.

Panelists: Comic Canary, Nico Action, Robin Walker, Fox Squire, Pup Indigo

 

TBA (YouTube)

CosFessions: The Princess Party

CosFessions Podcats hosts Erich (@brooklynlink) and Chris (@princesschriscosplay) join together with friends from the west coast to discuss cosplay, cons, and the art of genderbending 

Panelists: @brooklynlink @princesschriscosplay @adorkablejay @jimmysherfy @vperez

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TBA (YouTube)

The Skin I’m In: Embracing Body Positivity

Panel designed to encourage individuals to discuss the issues around self-image in cosplay and assert that all people deserve to have a positive body image, regardless of how society and popular culture view ideal shape, size, and appearance; inspiring those that do participate in the art of cosplay to be body positive and choose desired characters regardless of race, size, age, physical ability or gender.

Panelist: Barr Foxx (Cosplay Your Way), Super Fit With Ree Cosplay, Dean’s Lyst, Darch Angel David (Shattered Images, LLC), Royalty Cosplay, Sky Wind (Whirlwind Arts)

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TBA (YouTube)

Cosplay on a Dime

How dollar store items can be easily turned into fashionable cosplay

Creator: Comic Canary