The Great Lakes Comic-Con, or GLCC, is a comic book, toy, and collectible event that runs annually in the Metro-Detroit Area (Michigan). The goals of GLCC are to provide not only a venue for collectors, dealers, and fans to get together, but also an opportunity for people to meet/greet industry talent and guests - many of whom have not been to the Metro-Detroit Area for years. We try to achieve this while showing a support for children’s literacy, as well as other child-related charities.
For The Great Lakes Comic-Con, we will be supporting 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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The Great Lakes Comic-Con 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.
Welcome to today! Our event has grown larger each year, and has doubled in size (in square footage and attendance) since we changed venues in 2013. In February 2024, we had over 7,000 people in attendance at the Great Lakes Comic-Con! We’re hoping to continue that growth in the future.
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!
Thank You!
Mike and Amy DeSantis
and the GLCC family
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P.O. Box 879
Washington Township
Michigan 48094
Est. 2010