There are many reasons for retailers to attend the New York Comic Con Retailer Breakfast on the morning of the start of the show.

For a start, there's breakfast.

Then there are presentations from the major comic book and comic-related publishers and manufacturers. The chance to ask questions, to network, to pick up tips.

Oh and to big up swag. Yeah, that's why you're really there. Well, might be an idea to pack a suitcase.

There's a Mike Mignola print from his unnamed 2012 project, Justice League #1 Sketch Variant, Fear Itself #1 Immonen variant, Fear Itself #2 McNiven variant, Fear Itself #4 Immonen variant, Captain America #1 Romita Sr. variant, Dean Koontz's Frankenstein HC Vol. 1: Prodigal Son PX Ed, Doctor Who: Dalek Handbook HC, Free Comic Book Day Canvas Eco Shopping Bag, Mickey and the Gang: Classic Stories in Verse SC, Myth Adventure Collection: Another Fine Myth, Walt Disney's Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas, Psyren Volume 1, G.I. JOE: Hearts & Minds HC Vol. 1, True Blood HC Vol 1: All Together Now and Bloom County: The Complete Collection HC Vol. 1.

Lots of hardcovers there. You'll need that breakfast to keep your strength up…