Metropolis/ComicConnect is all set for New York Comic Con on Thursday through Sunday, October 8-11, 2026. Staffers will be at booth #3535 and booth #3636 displaying vintage comics and original art, including rare items from ComicConnect’s upcoming Event Auction 68.

Metropolis/Comic Connect will meet with consignors and fellow fans while presenting a first look at pieces from Event Auction 68, including Wonder Woman in Sensation Comics #2 8.5, Planet Comics #73 8.0, Batman #171 9.6 (with the Silver Age debut of The Riddler), and the Joker and Catwoman’s second appearance in Batman #2.

The auction house is also showcasing Event Auction 68’s Superman #2 6.0 and the Sandman’s first appearance in Adventure Comics #40, plus a bevy of Golden Age books like All Star Comics #5 8.5.

Event Auction 68 original art on display at New York Comic Con includes Jack Kirby classics like his cover of The Eternals #19, Galactus looming in the 1978 Silver Surfer graphic novel, and the God of Thunder joining Lady Sif in escaping Earth from Thor #139. Frank Miller’s dark cover for 1993’s Zorro #1 and Jim Lee’s cover of the Man of Steel taking on General Zod for Superman #214.

Booth #3537 will display rare variants on The Addiction from David Quinn and ComicConnect President Vincent Zurzolo, as Niki Tino continues her war against the drug cartels who gave the doctor her chemically enhanced superpowers.

Metropolis/ComicConnect has already reported significant sales this year, starting with the private sale of Action Comics #1 9.0 for a record $15 million. It was followed by record-breaking sales from their “Death of Superman” Original Art Auction and a record setting sale of Fantastic Four #48 9.9 alongside many more book highs. They are now accepting consignments for the upcoming Event Auction 68 that starts on Monday, November 16.

ComicConnect staffers can also meet with sellers outside of the convention area. Original art consignors can reach out to Harry Kassen at harrisonk@metropoliscomics.com; sellers can also contact Peter Barbella at peterb@metropoliscomics.com, or call (212) 260-4147 and toll free at (888) 779-7377.