NYCC 2015: Best of TMNT (Part 2 of 2)

New York Comic Con has morphed into a pop culture phenomenon. Mobs of eager fans flow through the venue, consuming every element of entertainment. Every recognizable brand, every superhero, is represented. It's a wild, pop culture safari where herds of fans roam the land. Only a mere 4 or 5 years ago, TMNT was an endangered species. The Heroes in a Halfshell were a dying breed. But, things changed. The property became protected by Nickelodeon. The almost-extinct TMNT have risen up from the sewers and now are an unstoppable force in the Comic Con kingdom.

This year, Turtle Power was everywhere.

The cowabunga coverage in PART 2 highlights the showroom floor & Artist Alley. For the TMNT panel, autographs & Nickelodeon booth, check out PART 1. What were the best TMNT moments?

NYCC 2015: Best of TMNT (Part 1 of 2)

New York Comic Con has morphed into a pop culture phenomenon. Mobs of eager fans flow through the venue, consuming every element of entertainment. Every recognizable brand, every superhero, is represented. It's a wild, pop culture safari where herds of fans roam the land. Only a mere 4 or 5 years ago, TMNT was an endangered species. The Heroes in a Halfshell were a dying breed. But, things changed. The property became protected by Nickelodeon. The almost-extinct TMNT have risen up from the sewers and now are an unstoppable force in the Comic Con kingdom.

This year, Turtle Power was everywhere.

The cowabunga coverage in PART 1 highlights the TMNT panel, autographs & the Nickelodeon booth. What were the best TMNT moments?

AWESOMECON 2015: Best of TMNT

Awesomecon. Is it actually awesome? Or just a convention with a laughable name? Well friends, I had the opportunity to travel down to Washington, D.C. and find out for myself. I searched the halls of the convention center in a quest for all things cowabunga.

Let's enter the awesomeness.

NYCC 2014: Best of TMNT

New York Comic Con shattered previous attendance records by selling a whopping 151,000 tickets. With endless hoards of people roaming the event space, you'd think it would be tough spotting TMNT paraphernalia. Luckily, Turtle Power was in full swing this year. The green machine presence was strong - making the event an absolute blast for fans.

What were the best TMNT moments of NYCC? Here's a wrap up.

Comic Con Survival Guide

New York Comic Con kicks off this Thursday. There will be cosplay everywhere - joining the already congested streets of the Big Apple. The city becomes a battlefield of costumed bodies. With vast crowds, a labyrinth of merchandise, and celebrity appearances, the overwhelming event will bring you to your knees without proper preparation.

The TMNT panel is on Thursday. I'll be wearing my brand of Turtle Power, representing The Sewer Den while navigating the pandemonium. But like any well-trained ninja, one must be prepared for battle. What defenses will you need to conquer the chaos?

Here is The Sewer Den's Comic Con Survival Guide.

Totally Tubular Treasures: Turtle Cycle (New York Comic Con)

TOTALLY TUBULAR TREASURES: NY COMIC CON

EDITOR'S NOTE: This column showcases my random discoveries of TMNT merchandise. Despite the extensive collection from my childhood, I still find myself making Turtle purchases as an adult. Totally Tubular Treasures highlights just that.

New York City. It really is a melting pot. So many people, so much culture. Every day there is something new brewing in this concrete jungle - an event at every turn. But, after almost a decade of residing here, there's one occasion I always seem to miss...

New York Comic Con.