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Comic Book Stars Gather At Britney Spears' New Restaurant

Posted: Thursday, May 16
By: Jason Brice

Saturday, June 8th, The New York City Comic Book Museum will host "Beyond the Panels II," the second annual fundraiser in celebration of the men and women of the comic book industry. The event will be held at the Dylan Hotel and NYLA Restaurant in Manhattan at 52 East 41st Street from 6-9 p.m. This is the first event to be held at the new restaurant owned by Britney Spears and operated by New York restaurateur, Bobby Ochs. Guests will be granted an exclusive sneak peek at the restaurant before its official opening later in the month.

This year's annual gathering will serve to introduce some exciting changes for the NYCCBM. Most notably among these changes will be the announcement of an all-star honorary Board of Trustees -- an unveiling of ten legends of the comic book and entertainment industry. Also at the event will be the launch of the nationwide tour of the highly acclaimed Heroes Among Us: the Artwork of 9-11. In addition, fans will get to mix and mingle with the writers and artists they admire, in a relaxed, party atmosphere.

"The Heroes Among Us exhibit really put us on the map this year," says David Jay Gabriel, NYCCBM Executive Director and Founder. "It has definitely made people look anew at comic books and comic book art. And recently, with the tremendous success of Marvel's Spider-Man movie, comic books are once again becoming a house-hold item.'"

The guest list is indeed star-studded and appeals to a wide variety of tastes. Come meet comic book legends Joe Quesada, Neal Adams, Jim Steranko, Gene Colan, Denny O'Neil, Jim Starlin, Chris Claremont, Joe Staton and many others, listed and updated daily at http://www.nyccbm.org. A host of talent rarely seen gathered together in New York City all assembled for one momentous evening. With the mass appeal that comic books are experiencing lately, celebrities from TV, film, and the music arena are expected to attend as well.

The New York City Comic Book Museum started its mission in 1999 to preserve the historical and artistic legacy of comic book culture, place it in the context of a changing society, show its usefulness in educating and entertaining, and instill in audiences the value and joy of this rich American heritage. It is the nation's only museum dedicated to the art of the comic book. The NYCCBM has concentrated on its outreach programs with traveling exhibits, industry gatherings, panel discussions, virtual exhibits and comic book promotions all around the city and the country. The museum is searching for its permanent home to serve as a research facility, library, and showcase for comic books and the creators of this American art form.

You don't want to miss out on this event!

Ticket price is $35 and space is limited. So purchase tickets early to insure your spot at this event. Call 212-712-9454, email us at nyccbm_rsvp@hotmail.com or purchase tickets at Midtown Comics at 200 West 40th street.

More information and photos are available at our website http://www.nyccbm.org.