Comic Art Con Recap
Over its brief but exciting existence, Comic Art Con has seen art by many of the comic book greats change hands. In an atmosphere more reminiscent of old school comic book conventions than today’s blockbuster shows, the transactions may have gone dealer to collector, dealer to dealer, or even collector to collector.
That was definitely true of the Sunday, September 21, 2014 session at the Clarion Empire Meadowland Hotel in Secaucus, NJ. The show was held from 10 AM to 4:30 PM.
As newcomers mingled with seasoned enthusiasts, the range of the works sold and traded ranged from the high end to the highly accessible. Sure, there was some name dropping. How couldn’t there be? Fans and dealers alike were looking at the talent-filled output of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Todd McFarlane, John Buscema, Jim Lee, Neal Adams, John Romita, Sr., Gene Colan, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Miller, and so many others.
“Comic Art Con is a great meeting place of original art collectors and art dealers. It is the only show of its kind in that only comic art is bought and sold, no comics allowed! There are literally thousands of original comic art pages to view, and even handle for free,” said collector and Overstreet Advisor Nick Katradis.
“Also, since most collectors know other collectors only through online venues, the Comic Art Con acts a great meeting ground for fellow collectors that want to meet other collectors and put faces to the names,” he said.
“I bought my first twice-up page, a Tales To Astonish by Don Heck,” said comic dealer Stu Bishop.
“I had NY Giants tickets that day, so I got up extra early to get to the show. I wouldn’t miss it,” said collector Robert Weinberg.
“I bought three awesome Scooby Doo covers,” said collector Tom Fish.
Dealers set up at the show included Anthony Snyder, Bechara Maalouf, Will Gabri-EL, Frank Giella, Hans Kosenkranius, Jim Warden, Rich Donnelly, Albert Moy, Brad the Savage, and Scott Eder. Auction houses ComicConnect, ComicLink and Heritage Auctions were also set up.
“There is a lot of personal satisfaction in putting together an event that people really like. When attendees walk out the door and say to me, ‘See you next show,’ it just brings a smile to my face,” said co-promoter Joe Veteri.
“I am not afraid to say it: it’s a great show. People fly in for it. How many one-day shows are out there that people fly in for? It is worth the effort and if you have yet to make it to one don’t miss out on our March 2015 show,” said co-promoter Dan Gallo.
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Comic Art Con Recap
Over its brief but exciting existence, Comic Art Con has seen art by many of the comic book greats change hands. In an atmosphere more reminiscent of old school comic book conventions than today’s blockbuster shows, the transactions may have gone dealer to collector, dealer to dealer, or even collector to collector.
That was definitely true of the Sunday, September 21, 2014 session at the Clarion Empire Meadowland Hotel in Secaucus, NJ. The show was held from 10 AM to 4:30 PM.
As newcomers mingled with seasoned enthusiasts, the range of the works sold and traded ranged from the high end to the highly accessible. Sure, there was some name dropping. How couldn’t there be? Fans and dealers alike were looking at the talent-filled output of Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, Todd McFarlane, John Buscema, Jim Lee, Neal Adams, John Romita, Sr., Gene Colan, Bernie Wrightson, Frank Miller, and so many others.
“Comic Art Con is a great meeting place of original art collectors and art dealers. It is the only show of its kind in that only comic art is bought and sold, no comics allowed! There are literally thousands of original comic art pages to view, and even handle for free,” said collector and Overstreet Advisor Nick Katradis.
“Also, since most collectors know other collectors only through online venues, the Comic Art Con acts a great meeting ground for fellow collectors that want to meet other collectors and put faces to the names,” he said.
“I bought my first twice-up page, a Tales To Astonish by Don Heck,” said comic dealer Stu Bishop.
“I had NY Giants tickets that day, so I got up extra early to get to the show. I wouldn’t miss it,” said collector Robert Weinberg.
“I bought three awesome Scooby Doo covers,” said collector Tom Fish.
Dealers set up at the show included Anthony Snyder, Bechara Maalouf, Will Gabri-EL, Frank Giella, Hans Kosenkranius, Jim Warden, Rich Donnelly, Albert Moy, Brad the Savage, and Scott Eder. Auction houses ComicConnect, ComicLink and Heritage Auctions were also set up.
“There is a lot of personal satisfaction in putting together an event that people really like. When attendees walk out the door and say to me, ‘See you next show,’ it just brings a smile to my face,” said co-promoter Joe Veteri.
“I am not afraid to say it: it’s a great show. People fly in for it. How many one-day shows are out there that people fly in for? It is worth the effort and if you have yet to make it to one don’t miss out on our March 2015 show,” said co-promoter Dan Gallo.
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