In 2013 Garden State Comic Fest founder Dave O’Hare, an avid comic art collector, dreamed of bringing a comic event to northern New Jersey as it had never seen. With the help of a $20 poker bet for motivation, Garden State Comic Fest was born.

 SATURDAY 10AM - 5 PM SUNDAY 10AM - 4 PM

unique outlook and dialogue on geek culture from diverse perspectives and to bridge the gap between art and culture experiences, and underrepresented and under-served Staten Islanders.

Puchicon, the Anime & Gaming Sensation is Back!

We return August 6th-August 7th 2022 to Glenpointe Marriot, in Teaneck, NJ.

Join us this August for a weekend full of anime, gaming, cosplay, maid cafe, karaoke, screenings, and much more, all ages, all inclusive fun!

In 2013 Garden State Comic Fest founder Dave O’Hare, an avid comic art collector, dreamed of bringing a comic event to northern New Jersey like it had never seen. With the help of a $20 poker bet for motivation, Garden State Comic Fest was born.

Thank you to our one-of-a-kind community for being part of Brooklyn Comic Con 2021. It has been a wild ride from the start of the pandemic to now and we are grateful for everyone who made this year's show possible! We have confirmed plans for the 2022 show and a special early-bird opportunity for advanced ticket sales. We are excited to announce a return to our original location and weekend!

The path to Brooklyn Comic Con started many years and 100’s of conventions ago. This June, we want to deliver a guest experience unlike any other. Our focus is on cosplay, video games, local food and drinks, music, nightlife, and Brooklyn flavor. We want to jump the rails with what is expected at a convention. We are going to produce a cultural event that plays like a video game and flows like a song. At the core of our event is a focus on people.  We will have interactive installations, delicious food and beverage, and immersive environments. We want your photos and videos to pop out, and join the crowd in the giant game. Our team is built of experts in event production, retail, design, nightlife, F&B, and photography, to deliver a convention that is one of a kind.

For over 20 years Big Apple Conventions has presented the most outrageously fun comic and popular culture convention in New York City. Founded and owned by comic book maven Michael “Mike Carbo” Carbonaro in 1995, the show started at the auditorium of St Paul’s Church on 10th Ave. in Manhattan.

In the late 90’s the BACC continued at the Metropolitan Pavilion, and for the 13 years we were at the Pennsylvania Hotel on 33rd St. and 7th Ave. across from Madison Square Garden.

Now we are moving to the amazing, historic New Yorker Hotel (totally remodeled by Wyndham) at 401 8th Ave (still across from MSG on the west side). We call it the Daily Planet Building and think it is the perfect venue for NYs community comic con.

Our convention (the next Big Apple shows are our special Christmas Con, December 14th, 2019, and then the BACC April 4-5, 2020) is the premier boutique comic and popular culture show in the City, chock full of celebrities, dealers, collectors, cosplayers, and folks out for a great time in the City.

Through the central theme of comic books, the convention features a large range of pop culture elements including science fiction/fantasy, film/television, cosplay, animation, anime, manga, toys, horror, collectible card games, video games, web comics, and fantasy novels. Including panels, seminars, and workshops with professionals from various fields, the Big Apple Comic Con also features previews of upcoming films, and a main event costume contest. That is why we celebrate cosplay and costumes with great contests, prizes, and music. Costumes and cosplay are an integral and vital part of our 20 year heritage, we love the art and celebrate the way cosplayers have revitalized conventions by creating a dynamic link between the worlds of comics, animation, cinema, and real life.

Mike is a very active collector and buyer of comics, discs, and popular culture memorabilia, don’t hesitate to contact us.