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<\/a>Tony Corazza poses with his namesake, Tony Dangerous.Photo by Barbara Vasquez<\/p>\nFor Corazza, these comics are all his ideas to tell and share with the world, though it can be hard to get the brand out there as an independent publisher. Many places don\u2019t want to take the chance on smaller names, according to the author.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of these comic book stores, they don\u2019t want to take the chance on indie comic book authors, because it\u2019s out of the realm of what they think is going to be profitable,\u201d Corazza said. \u201cIt\u2019s really a shame, because there\u2019s a lot of talented illustrators, a lot of talented artists, talented authors out there, who are not given the opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Corazza himself has continually worked with other independent authors and illustrators to produce High Voltage Comics\u2019 work for years. Both Bernal and Corazza have experience in film, theatre and media \u2013 Corazza going to school for film, and Bernal now working as a resident director at the American Theatre of Actors \u2013 and treats their writing like a storyboard. Though they do not illustrate the panels, they meticulously plan out the imagery and details of each and every one.<\/p>\n
Despite difficulties in gaining shelf space at standard comic book stores, Corazza has found a way to reach the public with his stories. By presenting at vendor or flea markets, they\u2019re able to \u201cget around\u201d the standard comic book shop.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you do a vendor event and do a comic-con, you kind of bypass the comic book shop entirely, because then you can sell it there,\u201d Corazza said. \u201cAnd there, there will be people interested in your work.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bernal added that the exposure is important, recounting a story of someone who had actually recognized their company after seeing it at multiple markets.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cFor us, they\u2019re important because they actually get us out in front of the public,\u201d Bernal said. \u201cWe are trying to get a little more publicity, we are trying to do more stuff at events like these.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
High Voltage Comics frequents vendor events across Staten Island and Brooklyn. This month, Corazza is scheduled for St. Ann\u2019s Comic Con on Sept. 25 and 26, and will be making an appearance at the Big Apple Comic Con in November.<\/p>\n