THE LAB PRESS in New York City: NYCC + Hunger Book Tour
THE LAB PRESS is heading to New York City!
We’re bringing a focused NYCC-week program: Artist Blvd. debuts at Retailer Day, our 2026 lineup gets a midday preview, and we're hosting a gathering in the park to get a break from the NYCC crowds.
As soon as NYCC ends on Sunday, we're kicking off a 3-day book tour to celebrate the launch of our newest release - Hunger, written and created by Nihaarika Negi.
Here's our schedule of events:
New York Comic Con
Wednesday, October 8: NYCC Retailer Day + Artist Blvd.
Javits Center, River Pavilion
429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001
11:00 am–5:00 pm
We’re kicking things off at NYCC Retailer Day with our brand-new Artist Blvd., an exclusive opportunity for retailers to connect with artists and writers for signings, commissions, and remarques (availability per artist).
At 12:30 pm we’re hosting a complimentary lunch for retailers and industry pros, where we’ll share what THE LAB PRESS has been up to in 2025 and announce our 2026 publishing slate.
We'll also debut our retailer-exclusive experience: Artist Blvd., which will feature an expansive lineup, including artists and writers represented by Fletch-A-Sketch, Kinetic Collectibles, Oni Robot Studio, and The Artist Bullpen, plus creators from The Lab Press’s 2025–2026 slate.
Artists and writers scheduled to appear at Artist Blvd.:
- Riccardo Federici (Action Comics, Detective Comics, The Last God, Aquaman)
- Giulia Pellegrini (Zenescope’s Van Helsing, Wonderland, Grimm Fairy Tales)
- Dan Watters (The One Hand and The Six Fingers, Nightwing, Batman: Dark Patterns)
- DaNi (Sandman, Coffin Bound, Sensational Wonder Woman)
- John J. Pearson (Blue in Green, Mindset, The Infernals)
- Caspar Wijngaard (The Power Fantasy, Home Sick Pilots, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra)
- Ivan Fiorelli (Avengers, Doctor Strange, Fantastic Four)
- Andrea Milana (G.I. Joe, Cobra Commander, Energon Universe)
- Bruno Frenda (Edenfrost, Rogue Sun)
- Patrick Piazzalunga (Those Not Afraid, Gunpowder Prophets, Monsters Are My Business)
- Nathan Fox (The Weatherman, Haunt, DMZ)
- Vanesa Del Rey (The Voice Said Kill, Scarlet Witch, Redlands)
- Keyla Valerio (Power Rangers, Cult of Dracula, Rise of Dracula)
- Tommy Lee Edwards (Marvel 1985, The Question, Batman, Turf)
- Alex Eckman-Lawn (Mouse Guard, Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream)
The Lab Press 2025–2026 creators joining Artist Blvd.
- Chris “Doc” Wyatt (Ninjago, Legend of Vox Machina, Spider-Man)
- N. Alessandro K. (Concrete Blondes, Carter & June)
- M.K. Perker (Todd, The Ugliest Kid On Earth; Air; Cairo; The Unwritten)
- Nihaarika Negi (Labours Of (An)Other Solipsist; The Threshold; Feral)
- Brandon Auman (Critical Role, Star Wars: Resistance, Spider-Man, TMNT)
- E. M. Gist (Star Wars, Conan, Spider-Man—MTG, Daredevil)
- Adam Lawson (Mad Dog Morgan, The Exiled, Kids & Monsters, Kill Journal)
- Jerry Ma (Conan The Barbarian: Eastern Horizons; The Monkey King; Legend)
Retailers, come say hello, grab lunch, and connect with the artists to get some special items for your stores—or yourselves! .
Friday, October 10: Conversation in the Park with THE LAB PRESS
Bella Abzug Park (by the fountains)
542 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Bring your lunch and take a breather from the crowds in the park across the street from the Javits Center. The Conversation in the Park is a casual, guided conversation with artists and writers from our 2025–2026 releases, moderated by Chris “Doc” Wyatt (Essentials) and featuring N. Alessandro K. (Super Science), Nihaarika Negi (Hunger), Brandon Auman (Creatures & Corridors), and Adam Lawson (Mad Dog Morgan). No rigid agenda, just fresh air, good discussion, some fun freebies for everyone, and a few awesome giveaways.
Hunger Book Tour
Right after NYCC, we’re kicking off a three-night book tour in New York to celebrate the upcoming launch of our newest title, Hunger, by Nihaarika Negi. Hunger is a historical-fiction horror about a young woman who embraces the darkness to overthrow oppression. If you’re in the city after NYCC, we’d love to see you there!
Here are the dates and locations of each stop on the book tour:
Sunday, October 12: Hunger Discussion and Signing at Everyone Comics x Collectibles
Everyone Comics x Collectibles
41-26 27th St, Long Island City, NY 11101
5:00 pm–7:00 pm
A beloved, community-driven shop in Long Island City, Everyone Comics x Collectibles champions indie creators, pairs smart curation with a welcoming event space, and regularly hosts signings, clubs, and creator spotlights.
The first stop on the book tour is an intimate discussion and signing with Nihaarika Negi. The conversation will be moderated by Jeremy Levy, with colorist Jose Villarrubia in attendance. We’ll have advance copies available for purchase and a special gift for everyone who joins us.
Monday, October 13: Wine Bar Mixer & Hunger Signing at Powerhouse Arena
Powerhouse Arena, DUMBO
28 Adams St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
An iconic indie bookstore and event space in DUMBO, Powerhouse Arena blends literary programming with an art-forward gallery vibe, including floor-to-ceiling views, a wine bar, and a calendar packed with author conversations, readings, and community events..
This post-NYCC wind-down features a hosted wine bar, an intimate conversation with Nihaarika Negi, and a Hunger signing to follow, with advanced copies of the book available for purchase. We’ll also have special gifts for everyone who attends.
Tuesday, October 14: WORD Bookstore Discussion and Signing
WORD Bookstores
126 Franklin St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
7:00 pm–9:00 pm
A neighborhood bookstore and cultural hub since 2007, WORD pairs a carefully curated selection for readers of all ages with an active calendar of author events, book clubs, and workshops. It’s a welcoming gathering place that champions independent voices and community partnerships across Greenpoint and beyond.
We’ll close the tour at WORD with an in-depth conversation with Nihaarika Negi, moderated by Heidi MacDonald, Editor-in-Chief of The Beat and co-host of Publisher’s Weekly’s More To Come and Comic Beat Insider, followed by a signing with advanced copies of Hunger.
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We’re genuinely excited to connect—with retailers, publishers, and industry peers at NYCC Retailer Day; with the artists and writers bringing their work to Artist Blvd.; and with readers joining us on the Hunger tour. This trip is about conversations as much as signings: talking shop with stores, trading ideas with fellow publishers, spotlighting creators, and celebrating the art of the printed graphic novel together. Whether you catch us at the Javits, by the fountains at Bella Abzug Park, or at one of the evening stops in Queens or Brooklyn, come say hello and be part of it!