Mike Carbo’s New York Comic Book Marketplace – A Free Admission Show for February 2011
February 11, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, New York, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Top Stories
Press Release:
Mike Carbo’s New York Comic Book Marketplace
Special One Day Free Admission Show
Saturday, February 19, 2011, 10AM – 6PM
Early VIP Admission 9AM-10AM
Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York City
Just in time to thaw out New York City, Mike Carbo will be having a FREE One Day Comic Book Show to warm the hearts of all comic loving fans!
Come and meet some of your favorite artists and comic book legends such as Bill Sienkiewicz, Dick Ayers, Irwin Hasen, Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Sean Chen, Rudy Nebres, Bill Tucci, Larry Hama and many more. Discover up and coming new artists and independent publishers. All of the artists are happy to meet and greet comic book lovers, sign autographs, and many will even draw sketches of their favorite characters.
For all those Star Wars fans come and meet Peter Mayhew, the one and only Chewbacca! Geoffrey Holder from the 007 Live and Let Die film will also be in attendance to meet with fans and sign autographs.
Over 100 dealer tables will be filled with comics old and new, toys, posters, trading cards, videos, and related pop-culture collectibles. This is an opportunity no true fan should miss!
Bring your children and help introduce a whole new generation to the fun filled, awe inspiring world of comics.
INFORMATION: Contact Mike Carbo 201-892-1212, mikecarbo@gmail.com
Mike Carbo’s New York Comic Book Marketplace (February 2011)
January 11, 2011 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention Profiles, New York
Event Details:
| Convention Name | |
| Mike Carbo’s New York Comic Book Marketplace | |
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| http://www.nycbm.com | |
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| 02/19/2011 | |
| Venue Name and Address | |
| Hotel Pennsylvannia, 401 Seventh Avenue 18th Floor New York, NY 10001 United States Map It |
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| Please select the Category that Best Describes The Convention | |
| Comic Books | |
NYCBM Marches On Despite Snow
February 27, 2010 by Colin Solan
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention News, Gaming, Movies, New York, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Video Games
The snow has NOT stopped the show! NYCBM will go on this Saturday, February 27, 2010!!! The Guests, Artists, and Dealers are confirmed and on their way to bring you a GREAT show! So don’t be afraid of the snow and come out and enjoy the show!!! On hand will be over 50 famous comics creators, as well as many local independent artists and small-press publishers.
Famed movie producer Ilya Salkind (Superman 1, 2, & 3) will be giving a talk and signing autographs. The NY Jedi will be holding a “lightsaber arena” with demonstrations, exhibitions, and lessons all day. There will be an open game room of vintage, classic, and hot new video games free to play all day long! Over 150 dealer tables will be filled with comics old and new, toys, posters, trading cards, videos, and related pop-culture collectibles. This is an opportunity no true fan should miss! First 300 customers get free passes to HOT TUB TIME MACHINE! More movie passes given out through the day!
Michael Carbonaro has produced the longest-running comic book convention in New York City for the past 13 years. That convention has grown by leaps and bounds to being one of the largest public events in the city. This show will be a return to his roots: an exciting, affordable show at the Penn Plaza Pavilion with famous artists, wonderful dealers, and devoted fans all in the same building, and the love for a true American art form, the comic book. For more information and updates, and to sign up for the mailing list, go to the website.
NEW YORK COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE DATE: Saturday February 27th, 10:30 am – 7:00 pm
PLACE: Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Avenue at 35th Street, New York City
TICKETS: $10
Michael Golden and Mark Texeira to Appear at NY Comic Book Marketplace
February 24, 2010 by Brian Pate
Filed under Comic Books, Convention News, New York
Golden and Texeira Hit the Mark at the “Comic Book Marketplace”
New Artbooks Available/ Visionaries Panel Planned
New York, NY– There is no venue quiet like the Big Apple, and with the weather getting a bit chilly out there, here’s the perfect chance to warm up, grab your own bite of what the city has to offer, and meet some of your favorite comic book creators in town for this unique one day event, all at the same time!
Mike Carbo’s New York Comic Book Marketplace is set for Saturday, February 27th, from 11am to 7pm, at the Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave at 33rd St, New York City! Admission is only $10 for the day, and the show is sure to feature lots of dealers selling comics, toys, DVD’s and more. We already hear that some of our favorites will be there, including Shelton Drum of Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find, and our friends at Motor City Comics as well!
The guest list is something any 3-day show would be proud to boast, with the likes of Michael Golden, Mark Texeira, Ilya Salkind, Matthew Clark, Herb Trimpe, David Roya, Steve Mannion, Gene Colan, Bob Wiacek, Rodney Ramos, Rick Parker, Rudy Nebres, Chris Claremont, Renee Witterstaetter, Bill Sienkiewicz, Khary Randolph, Danny Fingeroth, Trevor Von Eeden, Larry Hama, Cliff Chiang, Sean Chen, Jim Starlin, Dick Ayers, James H. Williams III, Irwin Hasen, Guy Dorian, Ian Dorian, Dan Slott, Billy Tucci, Jim Salicrup and Janet Jackson!
Michael Golden and Mark Texeira will also have copies of their respective art books from Vanguard Productions available, “Excess: The Art of Michael Golden” and “Tex: The Art of MarkTexeira” as well as their sketchbooks from Eva Ink Publishing, “Michael Golden’s Heroes and Villains, and “Tex: Babes and Brawn.” Also inquire about numerous prints, and limited sketching as the day allows–so get there EARLY!
In addition, Michael Golden, Bill Sienkiewicz and James H. Williams III will be on the “Visionaries” panel slated for 1:00-1:45, moderated by writer/publisher Renee Witterstaetter..
For more information on this and future shows, visit: http://www.nycbm.com/
For more information on Michael Golden and Mark Texeira, visit: www.evaink.com
Mike Carbo’s New York Comic Book Marketplace (February 2010)
December 2, 2009 by Brian Pate
Filed under Collectibles, Comic Books, Convention Profiles, Horror, New York, Science Fiction and Fantasy
| Convention | Mike Carbo’s New York Comic Book Marketplace |
| Convention Website | http://www.nycbm.com/ |
| Start Date | 02/27/2010 |
| About This Convention: | NYC’s Longest-Running and Greatest One-Day Show Returns Saturday, February 27, 2010, from 11am to 7pm, at Penn Plaza Pavilion, 401 7th Ave at 33rd St, New York City
Please call 1-800-723-5572 for more details and visit www.nycbm.com Sponsored in Part By Forbidden Planet New York Comments from our June 2009 Show: “Fantastic new room! Beautiful set-up. Wonder Woman #1 Sale! San Diego-like buys! New York needs more shows like this! “Was mobbed all day! Great space! Thumbs UP!!” “I always enjoy the Big Apple shows – the fans are great and the guests are fantastic!” “It was a great show! Barely had time to sit it was so busy!” “It was extremely well organized, crowd was enthusiastic! Can’t wait for the next one!” “All capital letters… PHENOMENAL!” “Great fun seeing the fans! What a turnout! We’re coming back!” “Rivals April 5th 1987, Fred Greenberg’s 1-day! This brought back that fantastic memory!” “This is the best Big Apple Con ever! The location, the people, the celebrity guests, the bargains… it couldn’t be any better!!!” |
| Convention Guests | Gene Colan, Billy Tucci, Mike Golden, Irwin Hasen, Jim Starlin, J H Williams III, Mark Texiera, Herb Trimpe, Bill Sienkiewicz, Chris Claremont, Sean Chen, Larry Hama, Rudy Nebres, Dick Ayers, Rodney Ramos, Steve Manion, Dan Slott, Guy Dorian, Ian Dorian, Scott Roberts, Renee Witterstaetter, Janet Jackson, Stu Suchet, John Cebollaro, Jorge Gonzalez, Cliff Chiang, and many more.
Also on hand will be actor David Roya, famous for his role as Bernard Posner in the cult classic film “Billy Jack.” |
| Venue Name | Penn Plaza Pavilion |
| Venue Address | 401 7th Ave at 33rd St, New York City United States |
| Number of Dealer/Exhibitor Tables | 100 |
| Projected Attendance | 3000 |
| What category best describes your convention? | Comic Books |
| What other categories might be appropriate for your convention? | - Collectibles - Comic Books - Horror - Science Fiction and Fantasy |
