http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/06/nyregion/new-york-today-comic-con-comic-books-halloween.html 2016-10-06 12:25:28 New York Today: A City of Superheroes Thursday: Comic Con comes to town, the history of toilets, and Halloween costumes. === Good morning on this heavenly Thursday. New York Comic Con The annual four-day celebration of comics, held at the Javits Center, brings together discussions of pop culture, celebrity appearances and die-hard fans dressed up as their favorite characters. Among those New Yorkers in costume will be some dressed up as … New Yorkers. That’s because many well-known comic book characters live or work in our city — Spider-Man, for instance, as well as Daredevil and members of the Fantastic Four and the Avengers. New York was the birthplace of comics in the United States, according to Many influential comic book creators were young Jewish New Yorkers, including Joe Simon and Jack Kirby (Captain America), Will Eisner (The Spirit), Stan “Lee” Lieber (Spider-Man, X-Men), and Bob Kane and Bill Finger (Batman). They drew plenty of inspiration from an evocative city. As Dennis O’Neil, a Batman editor, New York as the epicenter of comics makes sense, Mr. Van Lente said. “It’s a place where larger-than-life figures not only roam, but feel at home.” Here’s what else is happening: A Simply stepping outside should make you puff up like a superhero. It’ll be sunny and sparkling, clear and calm, 74 and scrumptious. Suggested costume: light sweater and sunglasses. (Coat — and the Lycra — can probably stay home.) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The thought of New Yorkers delighting in a bit of cosplay got us thinking about our city’s other big costume party: Halloween. As you know, it’s kind of a big deal around here. It’s a bit too early to determine any trends, said Naika Cadet, the marketing director of Abracadabra in the Flatiron district. But this is an election year, so political masks, Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton included, have been popular. New Yorkers are a creative people, and some will spend weeks planning and preparing a clever costume. Which means it’s time to get started. Should we go with something spooky, sexy, or We’d like to know what you’re dressing as for Halloween, and if you have any clever suggestions for us. (Bonus points if they have a New York tie-in.) Let us know in the comments or tweet us using New York Today is a weekday roundup that stays live from 6 a.m. till late morning. You can For updates throughout the day, What would you like to see here to start your day? Post a comment, Follow the New York Today columnists, You can find the latest New York Today at