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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Yes, It Exists: Comics on Coffee!

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Photo By Gail

Coffee and comic books? Now that’s a crossover I can get behind. I spotted these ridiculously cool bags of Comics on Coffee at Anime NYC, featuring two of Gotham’s most famous residents: Batman and the Joker.

The Dark Knight Roast is a dark roast inspired by Batman, with chocolate and subtle fruit notes, while the Joker’s Blueberry Blast combines dark-roasted Nicaraguan espresso beans with a hint of sweet blueberry — my favorite! (and bonus points for the tagline: Insanely Good!)

Comics on Coffee (now apparently DBA as Heroic Coffee and Tea) has an entire DC-inspired lineup of flavors matched with your favorite heroes and villains including Superman, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow and more. Because sometimes, saving the world — or just surviving a day at a comic convention — requires caffeine.

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My Lame Cosplay Photos From Anime NYC, 2026!

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Izumi Konata Schoolgirl from Lucky Star Cosplay (All Photos By Gail)

We’ve been over this before. When I’m covering a fan convention like New York Comic Con, Flame Con or Anime NYC, I  just don’t really have the bandwidth — mentally, physically or creatively —t o do the kind of serious cosplay photography that most  of my fellow photographers do. You know the drill: stop someone, ask them to pose, find out exactly who they’re dressed as, photograph all the intricate details and then move on to the next character. Admirable, certainly, but it’s not my strength. My coverage takes much more of a hit-and-run approach.

This is directly related to the reasons I abandoned Halloween costume parties about 20 years ago: my costume ideas are lame and my competitive streak tells me that if I can’t be the best at something, I’d usually rather not play at all. While I have an enormous amount of admiration (read: jealousy) for the cosplayers who pour so much time and creativity into their costumes, I’m perfectly happy to remain an observer and leave the documentation to the experts.

anime nyc signage at javits center photo by gail worley
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Food and Drink, Lifestyle

Pink Thing of The Day: Pink Pony Fudge

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Quite obviously inspired by the Chappell Roan banger, Pink Pony Fudge is the kind of treat that refuses to be subtle. This bubblegum-flavored beauty is a swirl of pink and blue, like cotton candy clouds drifting across an azure sky.  One bite and you’re instantly transported to a sugar-spun fantasy where everything sparkles, tastes like nostalgia, and feels just a little bit fabulous.

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Humor and Cuteness, Lifestyle

Pink Thing of The Day: Kirby 30th Anniversary Hair Band

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Spotted at Anime NYC, this adorable Kirby embroidered terrycloth hairband turns your skincare routine into a full-on celebration of cuteness. Designed to look like the beloved Pink Puffball from Nintendo’s long-running Game Boy franchise, this soft and stretchy band keeps your hair perfectly out of the way while you wash your face or apply makeup.
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My Speed-Date With Opening Night of Anime NYC 2025!

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All Photo By Gail

Anime NYC is always a highlight of the fall convention season, spanning four days of panels, screenings, and an overwhelming array of exhibitors and fan experiences. This year, however, my time on the show floor was limited to the Thursday evening preview, since I flew out the next morning for a long-planned San Diego vacation. That meant I had just a few hours to explore before the weekend crowds rolled in, and I knew I’d need to be selective with what I chose to cover.
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