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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1h

Todd McFarlane: The one thing I've learned as I got older is you can't change personality. You either eat glass or not. You can't teach that. Rob LIefeld and I were glass eaters. Not the best artists, but we stood up. You should have seen what happened if we actually had f*ckin'' talent."

#nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1h

Todd McFarlane talks about how 10 people may be more talent than him and he's the 11th guy, but when someone asks for someone to do a job he's the one who speaks up, so he gets the job.

ME: This is actually, super accurate advice. Go for it! Take a chance.
#nycc #retailerday

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1h

Todd McFarlane is now talking about clickers and cupcakes and how you need to name your store in such a way that it says what it is. You need to click each person who buys a cup cake. I would very much like a cupcake now.
You can't really quote Todd but in the room he's awesome.
#nycc #retailerday

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1h

We're now in the Todd McFarlane speech section of the day. Hopefully someone is recording this bc it is
off the cuff. Todd inspires everyone to do their best and is now roaming the audience taking question, Oprah style!

He says the one itch he still wants to scratch is directing a film. #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1h

So great panel on finding new readers, being adaptable, young customers, being aware of new channels and new creators, just a very upbeat and practical presentations from @comicspro panel. I took notes but will have to write them up. Apologies for all my tech problems! #nycc #retailerday

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1h

Courtesy of DC the full text of @jimlee.bsky.social’s keynote speech.

Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social · 2h

NYCC '25: Jim Lee's Retailer Day speech - "DC Comics will not support AI-generated storytelling or artwork."

NYCC ’25: Jim Lee’s Retailer Day speech – “DC Comics will not support AI-generated storytelling or artwork.”

Jim Lee delivered a fiery speech about the power of human art and DC's ongoing storytelling in the Retailer's Day keynote speech

www.comicsbeat.com

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 2h

The ComicsPRO panel is now taking place. Talking about all the new processes retailers have to go through. "We have a lot more zoom calls with publishers, and that's great." Django Bohren talks about the many people who have signed up for his POS system after Diamond's went down.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 3h

Next, Atom Freeman from Prana Solutions is up to talk about a bunch of their projects including.....a spiritual heir to ZDARSKY COMIC NEWS.....called COMICS THE MAGAZINE. Monthly, full color, more to come. #retailerday #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 3h

After a break for FREE HOT DOGS! (Thanks @thelabpress.bsky.social) and a massive Jim Lee signing, @darkhorse.com is up with Cara O'Neill and Stuart Schreck. New Lara Croft series written by Casey Gilley coming in '26. Also American Caper, a major launch.

Backlit hour is here.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 4h

Pretty rousing and inspiring speech by @jimlee.bsky.social obviously speaking from the heart. Definitely the kind of messaging we need to hear in person in these times. I'll try to get the text if they are releasing it. #retailerday #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 4h

DC is getting into webtoons and other new formats not to "take away your jobs, but to bring in a new generation of readers," says Jim Lee at #retailersday at #nycc. "This speech is unapologetically optimistic because you don't build 90 years storytelling by being cynical."

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 4h

"That's the point – the smudge, the rough line, the hesitation - that's what makes my work come alive." - Jim Lee talking about why DC will never use AI storytelling. "AI doesn't dream, feel or make art, it aggregates it."

@jimlee.bsky.social speaking very passionately at Retailer Day. #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 5h

So having a tech disaster here. As mentioned all of my devices decided not to hold a charge and I need either a power brick with a usb-c connection or (unlikely but I do have one at home) a usb-a to usb-c cable I can borrow! I thought I had this in lockdown after 19 years! #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 5h

Using QR codes or follows to connect retailers to eventual sales. Another idea: book clubs on Saturday with codes for sales on Wednesday

These presentations are brief so not a lot of detail. #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 5h

Now @kennym.bsky.social from Sweet is now presenting. Talking about his FYCS find you comics store service. Many stores are signing up here at the show. And they are announcing Retailer Connect a passive income generator type shops on FYCS. #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 6h

And now #marvel’s David Gabriel talking about stuff. Huge blind bag program for Iltimate Endgame, including 500-1000 sketch variant covers. With sketches. hopefully i have that right! A lot of hubbub here #nycc

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 6h

Hello from Retailer Day at #nycc we will be having publisher speed dating. Image up first just thanks the retailers for a few minutes.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1d

If you are at #nycc and would like to meet up to discuss the position, I would also love that! DM me here and we'll find time. I'm most open Friday and Sunday.

Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1d

THE BEAT AND K-COMICSBEAT ARE HIRING:

We are looking for a new person to fill the job of Managing Editor for KComicsbeat.com and manga/anime editor for The Beat. Knowledge of webtoon, manga and publishing business required. There is some pay as a PT position.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1d

DM me here or email me @ comicsbeatapply @ Yahoo com with resume and relevant clips. And please pass it on.

We are also looking for manga, anime and webtoon reporters! Contact me at the same place with clips and resume.

We are EOE - all are welcome to apply.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1d

THE BEAT AND K-COMICSBEAT ARE HIRING:

We are looking for a new person to fill the job of Managing Editor for KComicsbeat.com and manga/anime editor for The Beat. Knowledge of webtoon, manga and publishing business required. There is some pay as a PT position.

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Heidi MacDonald @comixace.bsky.social · 1d

HAVE YOU HEARD about the most exciting event at NYCC? The LIVE 700th Episode of PW's MORE TO COME podcast! With the whole MtC crew and guests @ngoziu.com @cliffchiang.bsky.social and @benpassmore.bsky.social! Join us Saturday 5:15 in room 408 for this all-star conversation about comics! #nycc