Heroes & Villains combines the energy and fandom of Comic Con with an After Party at NYC’s premier Rooftop.

Embrace your inner hero or villain as you walk the red carpet, dance to your favorite pop culture anthems, and pose with your favorite cosplay characters all with a Gotham city view that the Dark Knight would go batty over. Show off your costume in our cosplay contest for a chance to win cash prizes and capture your experience with our themed photo ops.

What’s the space like?

Harbor is Hells Kitchen's premier event space with panoramic city views and a clear sightline of the Hudson River. This iconic rooftop is located only a few blocks from the Javits Center and features state of the art sound and visual systems that take the party to the next level. Enjoy seasonal cocktails and speciality themed drinks from multiple bars while tearing up the dance floor and exploring some of our vendor stations.

What should I wear?

Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory. NYCC badge not required.

What are the vibes/music?

Top NYC DJs spin tracks ranging from classic geek anthems and throwbacks to the latest hits, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to groove to.

What’s included in the ticket price?

Walk the exclusive ‘Heroes & Villains’ red carpet (8-11pm)
Enter the costume contest for your chance to win cash prizes
Capture your night with professional photography
Dance to multiple DJs spinning your favorite hits

Transportation?

Conveniently located a short walk or car service ride from the Javits Center

-> Uber/Lyft/Taxi- to 621 W 46th St, New York, NY

-> Walk- Exit the Javits center and walk North along 11th Ave until you reach 46th St. Turn left on 46th St heading West. Harbor will be on your right hand side.

Cosplay Contest Rules:

Sign ups begin at 8PM
1st round begins at 8:30PM and will take place on the red carpet
Final round will take place on the main stage
Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
The winner will be determined by a scoring panel made of judges
Scoring will be based on the following criteria: costume craftsmanship (props, wigs, clothing), attitude on stage while wearing costume, overall appearance, overall attitude
The costumes may be from a published character or original works
No pyrotechnics, fire, explosive devices, live animals, or similar special effects
Contestants may not fire or throw anything into the crowd
Each contestant may enter only one costume into the competition

This event is 21+