After 35 years at Marvel, Dan Buckley is heading to the stage with one big question: where do comics go next? He will sit down at the ICv2 Insider Talks during New York Comic Con, and the timing makes it special. Buckley is moving on from Marvel in 2027, so this may be one of the most candid looks yet at the industry from someone who helped shape it.
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Marvel: Session Snapshot
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Session | The Future of Comics |
| Speaker | Dan Buckley, Head of Marvel Comics & Franchise |
| Moderator | Heidi MacDonald (ComicsBeat, Publishers Weekly) |
| Date | Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
| Time | 4:00-4:30 p.m. (within the 3:00-6:00 p.m. event) |
| Venue | 4th Floor River Pavilion, Javits Center, New York |
Why This Conversation Matters?
Buckley spent 22 years as President and Publisher of Marvel Comics, and his fingerprints are on Civil War, Secret Wars and X-Men: Age of Krakoa. Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige credited him with expanding the brand’s reach into games, TV and animation.
Now, as Marvel settles into a new base in Burbank and a new leadership era, he’ll look ahead. Expect talk on:
- Formats: how print, digital and graphic novels will share the spotlight
- Fans: how the customer base is changing
- Channels: where readers will buy comics in future
- Crossovers: how screen storylines and print stories increasingly feed each other
Fans of the big-screen side of Marvel can catch more entertainment coverage on Technosports, and our latest news section is a good place to follow the convention buzz.
Who Can Attend?
The event is aimed at business and creative professionals. You’ll need a New York Comic Con badge in one of the pro categories, plus a free invitation, which you can request by emailing Co*********@**v2.com with your full name and company or profession. Press can use the same address to ask about coverage.
Not going? Keep an eye on Technosports for takeaways after the panel.
FAQs
1. When is Dan Buckley’s panel at NYCC 2026?
It runs 4:00-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at the Javits Center’s 4th Floor River Pavilion.
2. Can regular fans attend the session?
It’s built for industry professionals. You need a pro-category NYCC badge and a free invitation from ICv2.
