May 11, 2016
Pictured from left to right: Darryl Makes Comics Partner and Editor-In-Chief Edgardo Miranda- Rodriguez, Hip hop icon Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run DMC, who launched his own comic book imprint, Darryl Makes Comics, and Vincent Zurzolo, co-owner of Metropolis Collectibles, the world’s largest vintage comic book dealership, and ComicConnect.com, its online auction site. The three men appear at the 1st annual Department of Youth and Community Development NYC Youth Comic Con where they
reviewed over 100 comic book ideas from NYC youth. Youth from the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island gathered to show off their character designs and pitched their hearts out! Three winners will be selected. Their ideas and characters will be published as a comic book. (Photo Courtesy of Vincent Zurzolo)
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