Show hours are 10 am to 7 pm on saturday, 10 am to 6 pm on sunday with early admission available. At age, carbonaro set up at his very first comic convention. One way to describe carbonaro would be david johansen overdosed on red bull. Mike carbos comic book marketplace convention will be held in midtown manhattan at the hotel pennsylvania on the 18th floor which is located at 401 seventh ave. Jim lee stands in for a sick stan lee at big apple comic. King conan and his battered army launch a final assault against the invading armies of ophir, nemedia and argos. From 1981 to 1997, he ran his own very successful comic book. This is a bit of a holdover from last month, but theres one monster comic which has always loomed large in my memory, the gold key adaptation of king kong. Ive seen another gay movie but in an interview he said some of the cast isnt actually gay, but he never really clarified if he was. From 1981 to 1997, mike ran his own very successful comic book store, continental comics, in queens, new york. Mike carbo wraps it up with one last con and stan lee. In 2009, the big apple comic con was purchased by wizard entertainment.
Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other comic vine users. As a boy, mike carbonaro put himself through private school buying and selling comics. Jim lee on saturday and frank miller on sunday makes for an awesome show that i am sure fans will love he added. Jul 22, 2015 pop culture and comics guru mike carbo carbonaro travels near and far in search of the best books, toys and memorabilia in contvs newest original series, comic book america with mike carbonaro. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Though in person book signings, school visits, comic cons, and anything else thats done. Pop culture and comics guru mike carbonaro travels near and far in search of the best books, toys and memorabilia in contvs newest original series, comic. Harvest of death is written by don kraar, with art by mike docherty and vince colletta. He also wrote resistance, a comic book series based on the resistance video games. He launched a comic convention business in the 70s, and from 1981 to 1997 ran the queens comic store continental comics. The existence of an apparently extensive comic book collection in. Pop culture and comics guru mike carbonaro travels near and far in search of the best books, toys and memorabilia in contvs newest original series, comic book america with mike carbonaro. Mar 10, 2017 stated big apple promoter, mike carbonaro. In 1996, carbonaro began the big apple convention and created the new york comic book marketplace in 2010. The big apple comic con is a new york city comic book convention, the longestrunning comic book speculative fictionpop culture convention in new york city. This process takes no more than a few hours and well send you an email once approved. Apr, 20 the new york comic book marketplace will be hosting a one of a kind reality event on april, 20. These are our 50 best photos from comiccon 2018 orange. Jan 09, 2015 comic con started 40 years ago as a pop culture party for people who love comic books.
It was supposed to be a convention for trekies, but michael. This epic comic, which adapts the novelization of the movie, the rights to which were at the time clearly owned by merian c. In this episode, mike carbonaro visits his friend howard to take a look at one of the most complete dr. Last saturday i went to the new york comic book marketplace comic convention at the penn pavilion near madison square garden. How to write a comic book, according to a veteran comics. The san diego comic convention comiccon international is a california nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes and dedicated to creating the general publics awareness of and appreciation for comics and related popular art forms, including participation in and support of public presentations, conventions, exhibits, museums and other public outreach activities. Comic book legal defense fund cbldf, instagram twitter facebook website. From 1981 to 1997, he ran his own very successful comic book store, continental comics, in queens, n. He is best known for writing the vision for marvel comics, and the sheriff of babylon for the dc comics imprint vertigo, his 2012 superhero novel a once crowded sky, mister miracle for dc comics, and the rebirthera batman for dc comics. Michael carbonaro was retained as a senior adviser. From its roots as a con in a church basement to taking over the penn.
Founded and owned by comic book maven michael mike carbo carbonaro in 1995, the show started at the auditorium of st pauls church on 10th ave. Michael carbonaro opens a new comic store in queens. He is known for his hiddencamera magic clerk segments on the tonight show, in which he tricks unsuspecting customers at a convenience store. So i dont know of hes straight, gay, or not open about it. Mike carbonaro retiring from convention promoting with. It was started by retailer michael mike carbo carbonaro in march 1996 in the basement of the st. In 2004, he was featured on chappelles show on comedy central. A location that a competing show promoter sunrise productions scooty odonnell and partner richard ritz whom held. And note james ability to sound invested in the game hes playing instead of weary and tired. Submission of a comiccon international 2019 exhibitor application is not a guarantee of placement at the show. Nycbm mike carbos comic book marketplace home facebook. A lot of writers worry that not being able to draw the comic themselves makes them scarily dependent on the artist. The new york comic book marketplace will be hosting a one of a kind reality event on april, 20.
These bound superman comic books are just the tip of the iceberg with, mike carbo, this collector. Sep, 2008 mike is a ball of energy probably the most mercurial person ive ever met. He launched a comic convention business in the seventies and from 1981 to 1997, ran the queens comic store. Closing the book on comic book murder dateline nbc. Mike bair, mike leeke, yvel guichet, hannibal king, louis small jr. The big apple comic con is a new york city comic book convention, the longest running comic bookspeculative fictionpop culture convention in new york city. When sending in your application, please make sure you sign and date both sides. Meet the comic book king running bernie sanders campaign. Oct 30, 2017 the store owned by michael carbonaro, 91, and his son michael, who also runs the big apple comic convention will offer hundreds of old coins, stamps, post cards, magazines and an array of. In the late 90s the bacc continued at the metropolitan pavilion, and for the years we were at the pennsylvania hotel on 33rd st. Tom king born july 15, 1978 is an american author, comic book writer, and excia officer. I was taken aback at the way he was totally keen on making any kind of deal as quickly as possible. At comiccon 2018, mike carbonaro sells rare comic books.
Comic book veteran and living legend ramona fradon was in. Mike is a ball of energy probably the most mercurial person ive ever met. Mike carbonaro how to run a comic book convention on vimeo. An enterprising and successful entrepreneur, carbonaro began buying and selling comics at age 10. The overlords is an original book series written by author mike squatrito. Pop culture and comics guru mike carbo carbonaro travels near and far in search of the best books, toys and memorabilia in contvs newest original series, comic book. Essentials and even attended big apple comic cons creator mike carbonaros wedding. Carbonaro, an inescapable figure on the ny comics scene, has some 40 years of selling comics behind him he started as a teen like so many of us but really got on the nyc map with the famed church con of. Jim lee on saturday and frank miller on sunday makes for an awesome show that i. Michael carbonaro is an advisor to the overstreet price guide, the owner of nycs big apple conventions, and the chief buyer for neat stuff collectibles.
Mike carbonaro, the mastermind of the big apple comic con, sits down with the comic book novice. Mike has been an important player in the comics game since he was. A location that a competing show promoter sunrise productions scooty odonnell and partner richard ritz whom held the new york horrorfi con there on october 4, 1997. Anthony snyder has been selling art, comic books and vintage toys professionally since the early 90s. Rich buckler deathlok, fantastic four, james obarr the crow, mark bode cobalt 60, teenage mutant ninja turtles, mark texeira ghost rider, black panther, joe sinnott fantastic four, thor, herb trimpe incredible hulk, wolverine, ramona fradon super friends, aquaman. But the danger on the battlefield is nothing compared to what the traitorous highpriest, crassus, has planned for conans daughter.
Today i got to sit down with comic book maven mike carbonaro to discuss the past and future of the big apple comic con. A new spot to score comic books as well as vintage and collectible items. We knew there was a big applenew york comic market con this weekend at the penn plaza hotelbut we did not realize it was the last show to be put on by mike carbonaro but it is. The store owned by michael carbonaro, 91, and his son michael, who. Theres a loss of control when youre not the one drawing the book, and lets be honest. The first show under wizard was held october 2009 at pier 94 in manhattan. The big apple comic con is a new york city comic book convention, the longestrunning comic bookspeculative fictionpop culture convention in new york city. His first published work was 2008s the secret history of the authority. Anyway, michael carbonaro is a comics lifer and a pal, and we wish. Comic book and memorabilia guru mike carbonaro travels the country in search of the greatest and most unique items he can find in the personal collections of fans.
Carbonaro, an inescapable figure on the ny comics scene, has some 40 years of selling comics behind him he started as a teen like so many of us but really got on the nyc map with the famed church. Unlike his comic book counterpart, cobra has the ability to turn his legs into a snakelike tail. The store owned by michael carbonaro, 91, and his son michael, who also runs the big apple comic convention will offer hundreds of old coins. It was started by retailer michael mike carbo carbonaro in march 1996 in. Hes done business with just about everyone and most of the east coast dealers as well as elsewhere in the country. Surprisingly, the two cases of comic books and original art include a very wide variety of comic books including some that just recently came out such as america marvel along with older issues such as leading comics from 1943 which featured green arrow among other heroes such as the crimson avenger and the starspangled kid. For those unfamiliar with the nycbm, it is run by mike carbonaro, who back in the 1990s set up the big apple comic con shows. Comic book america with mike carbonaro season 1 imdb. Especially for comic book collector mike carbonaro who shows. Closing the book on comic book murder seventeen years after a murder at a comic book store, a new detective reopens a dusty case file to find a longlost clue to a reallife mystery. Click here to download a comiccon 2019 exhibitor application. With san diego comiccon 2020 cancelled, its more important than ever to support artists. New comics and collectibles shop in rego park to host its. Michael carbonaro by on july 7, 2010 0 comments big apple comic con founder michael carbonaro gives us an inside look at his life which he has dedicated to the world of comic books and collectibles.
Check out individual issues, and find out how to read them. An interview with woody shel dorfs 1981 talk with the master comic book artist conducted by shel dorf. Before we even talk about what you write for the artist, lets just talk about collaborating with one. My next convention appearance is the big apple comic con, which takes place on saturday and sunday, march 910, at the penn plaza pavilion, pennsylvania hotel, 401 7th avenue in new york city. Comic book america with mike carbonaro tv series 2015. Michael carbonaro owner, new york comic book marketplace. At this point the new manager, spat oktan, who had hosted costume contests at other conventions, took over the costume contest and captain zorikh was put in charge of the childrens costume contest. New comics and collectibles shop in rego park to host its own. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Mike carbo wraps it up with one last con and stan lee comics beat. Jun 25, 2018 he launched a comic convention business in the 70s, and from 1981 to 1997 ran the queens comic store continental comics. Munky king, twitter instagram facebook youtube website shop. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. The comic book novice interviews mike carbonaro youtube. Comic con started 40 years ago as a pop culture party for people who love comic books. Mike costa is an american comic book and television writer. Mar 25, 2009 mike carbonaro, the mastermind of the big apple comic con, sits down with the comic book novice.