New York: The Super-City!

New York served as the model for Gotham City, inspired Will Eisner as he created the noirish adventures of The Spirit, and became a recurring character during the 1960s resurgence of Marvel in comics such as Spider-Man and Iron Man, and on March 9th, The New York Center for Independent Publishing and ForeWord Magazine contributing editor Peter Gutiérrez will examine the relationship between superheroes and their favorite hometown... and on how comics culture has promoted potent and memorable images of New York to readers worldwide.

Tuesday, March 9th from 6:30-8:30 PM, the New York Center for Independent Publishing (20 W. 44th Street) will present a panel examining NYC's factual (and fictional) history with tights and capes. Danny Fingeroth, Gene Kannenberg, Jr., Frank Tieri, and Billy Tucci, will join moderator Peter Gutierrez.

Tickets are a tax-deductible $15, $10 for CIP Members, and $5 for students. Email contact@nycip.org or call 212-764-7021 to reserve.