About the Great Lakes Comic Expo

ABOUT THE
GREAT LAKES COMIC CONVENTION
and the
GREAT LAKES COMIC EXPO

The Great Lakes Comic Convention, or GLCC, is a comic, toy, and collectible event that runs annually in the Metro-Detroit Area (Michigan). The goals of GLCC are to provide a venue for collectors and dealers to get together, buy/sell some of their favorite collectibles, and support children’s literacy, as well as other child-related charities.

For The Great Lakes Comic Convention, we support Reading is Fundamental (www.rif.org). Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is the largest children’s literacy nonprofit organization in the United States. The goal is a literate America in which all children have access to books and discover the joys and value of reading.

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MORE BACKGROUND ON THE
GREAT LAKES COMIC CONVENTION

The Great Lakes Comic Convention originally started in 2010 with the idea of creating a comic/toy event presence in Southeastern Michigan (primarily in Macomb County) where collectors and dealers could get together and buy/sell some of their favorite collectibles. We felt strongly that people would have a positive response to our event.

Our first comic book, toy, and collectible show made its debut on Saturday, July 18, 2010 at a VFW hall in Roseville, Michigan. There were 24 dealers in the room and we had a whopping 63 people attend. However, we weren’t dissuaded with the outcome. We were surprised that we had 63 people show up! So, yes! We saw there was some interest in what we were trying to do. We decided to keep trying, and worked to improve our business plan and our model for these events.

As of 2020, we celebrated our 10-year anniversary! Our event has grown larger each year, and has doubled in size (in square footage and attendance) since 2013. In February 2020, we had over 5,000 people in attendance at the Great Lakes Comic Convention! We’re hoping to continue that growth as the show progresses. We could not have done this without you… and by that, we mean all of you – the attendees, exhibitors, artists, staff, volunteers, sponsors, guests, along with our family and friends, who have supported us over the years. The success of the GLCC is because of you! We are grateful and humbled by your continued support!

Best!

Mike and Amy DeSantis
and the GLCC family