The NY Public Library’s Schwarzman Building turned geek haven today for its Free Comic Con. Over 5,000 flocked—cosplayers as Deadpool, Goku packed Bryant Park. A Brooklyn artist’s ‘Queens Spider’ comic sold 300 copies; X hit 6,000 posts. Free manga panels ran hourly—kids drew heroes. NYC’s nerd culture—library shines.
Artist Zara Lee, 30, debuted her $10 sci-fi zine—150 gone fast. A Stan Lee tribute—‘78 clips—drew 600; fans teared up. Volunteers gave 1,500 free comics—Marvel donated stacks. Sun hit 74°F—cosplay capes waved at 42nd Street. Library’s halls—NYC’s comic pulse.
It’s not smooth—main hall jammed; lines hit 25 minutes. Some wanted bigger names—indies ruled anyway. Still, 5K fans, 50 artists—event’s a hit. Post-Con, Midtown buzzed—cosplayers posed. Free fun—NYC’s gift.
Lee’s 30—comics’ future? Volunteers’ 20s—fan heroes. NYC geeked; library glowed. Comic Con—free win.