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Comic Con returns to New York after Covid-19 pause

As the events industry tries to gain its footing this year after a disastrous 2020, New York Comic-Con opened at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. People celebrated the return of face-to-face gatherings at Comic Con. But this year, masks at the pop culture event are not just for those in costume, they are required for everyone. Here's a peek at a new version of Comic Con post-pandemic:
Last Updated 13 October 2021, 11:20 IST
 As the events industry tries to gain its footing this year after a disastrous 2020, New York Comic-Con opened at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Credit: Reuters Photo
 As the events industry tries to gain its footing this year after a disastrous 2020, New York Comic-Con opened at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Credit: Reuters Photo
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People celebrated the return of face-to-face gatherings at Comic Con. But this year, masks at the pop culture event are not just for those in costume, they are required for everyone. Credit: AP Photo
People celebrated the return of face-to-face gatherings at Comic Con. But this year, masks at the pop culture event are not just for those in costume, they are required for everyone. Credit: AP Photo
Last year, the pandemic decimated the global events industry, which relies on in-person gatherings for revenue. Credit: Reuters Photo
Last year, the pandemic decimated the global events industry, which relies on in-person gatherings for revenue. Credit: Reuters Photo
Trade shows and conventions were canceled or moved online, and empty convention centers were repurposed for hospital overflow. Credit: Reuters Photo
Trade shows and conventions were canceled or moved online, and empty convention centers were repurposed for hospital overflow. Credit: Reuters Photo
After being canceled last year, the New York event is returning with tighter restrictions, said Lance Fensterman, president of ReedPop, the producer of New York Comic Con and similar shows in Chicago, London, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle. Credit: Reuters Photo
After being canceled last year, the New York event is returning with tighter restrictions, said Lance Fensterman, president of ReedPop, the producer of New York Comic Con and similar shows in Chicago, London, Miami, Philadelphia and Seattle. Credit: Reuters Photo
“It’s going to look a little different this year,” he said. “Public health safety is Priority 1.”. Credit: Reuters Photo
“It’s going to look a little different this year,” he said. “Public health safety is Priority 1.”. Credit: Reuters Photo
A woman in costume poses for a photograph at the 2021 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York. Credit: Reuters Photo
A woman in costume poses for a photograph at the 2021 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York. Credit: Reuters Photo
Every staff member, artist, exhibitor and attendee must show proof of vaccination, and children under 12 must show a negative coronavirus test result at the gate. Credit: Reuters Photo
Every staff member, artist, exhibitor and attendee must show proof of vaccination, and children under 12 must show a negative coronavirus test result at the gate. Credit: Reuters Photo
The number of available tickets has been reduced to about 150,000, from 250,000 in 2019. Credit: Reuters Photo
The number of available tickets has been reduced to about 150,000, from 250,000 in 2019. Credit: Reuters Photo
But it was the show’s mask mandate that gave some fans pause: How would they incorporate one into their cosplay? They were eager to strut around dressed as characters from their favorite comic books, movies and video games. Credit: Reuters Photo
But it was the show’s mask mandate that gave some fans pause: How would they incorporate one into their cosplay? They were eager to strut around dressed as characters from their favorite comic books, movies and video games. Credit: Reuters Photo
Most simply wore a medical mask, but a creative few found ways to use masks to complement their cosplay. Credit: Reuters Photo
Most simply wore a medical mask, but a creative few found ways to use masks to complement their cosplay. Credit: Reuters Photo
A woman in costume poses for a photograph at the 2021 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York City, New York. Credit: Reuters Photo
A woman in costume poses for a photograph at the 2021 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan in New York City, New York. Credit: Reuters Photo
A woman dressed in costume points gestures as she arrives for the 2021 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Credit: Reuters Photo
A woman dressed in costume points gestures as she arrives for the 2021 New York Comic Con at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. Credit: Reuters Photo
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(Published 09 October 2021, 16:02 IST)

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