Bringing Fans Together Since 2014
Mike Federali is the founder and owner of Incredible Conventions, a Virginia-based event company dedicated to creating family-friendly conventions and collector events throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
What began as a passion for comics, collectibles, and fandom has grown into one of the largest independently owned convention companies in Virginia. Through Incredible Conventions, Mike and his team produce events that bring together fans, artists, creators, celebrities, vendors, cosplayers, gamers, and collectors for unforgettable experiences.
Mike’s philosophy has always been simple: build the kind of event he would want to attend himself. That means affordable admission, diverse guest lineups, strong exhibitor support, and a focus on creating great experiences for both fans and exhibitors.
Over the years, Mike has helped launch, grow, and manage numerous conventions across the United States. In 2025, to spend more time with his wife and two children, Mike sold Nashville Comicon and Superstar Comic Con to GalaxyCon. While stepping away from those events, he remained committed to expanding Incredible Conventions and continuing to serve the communities that helped build the company.
At the request of exhibitors, venues, and attendees, Mike developed Virginia Card Shows, a dedicated division of Incredible Conventions focused on trading cards, collectibles, and hobby culture. Applying many of the same innovations that helped grow his comic conventions—including celebrity guests, interactive attractions, vendor diversity, fan engagement initiatives, and large-scale prize giveaways—Virginia Card Shows quickly established itself as one of the premier collector event brands in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Today, Incredible Conventions produces comic conventions, anime conventions, and collector events that welcome tens of thousands of fans each year. Whether it’s a first-time attendee discovering a new hobby, an artist meeting future fans, or a family creating lasting memories together, the goal remains the same: build events that people are excited to attend year after year.
Events Managed by Incredible Conventions
Comic Conventions
• Tidewater Comicon
• Fredericksburg Comic Con
• Hampton Comicon
• Shenandoah Comic Con
• Fairfax Comic Con
Anime Events
• Superstar Anime
• Anime Virginia Beach
• Anime Fredericksburg
• Anime Fairfax
Trading Card & Collectibles Events
• Virginia Beach Card Show
• Hampton Card Show
• Virginia Collectors Expo
Our Mission
At Incredible Conventions, we believe events are about more than celebrities, comics, cards, anime, or collectibles—they’re about community.
Our mission is to create welcoming, family-friendly experiences where fans can discover new passions, meet their heroes, support independent creators, and make memories that last a lifetime.
From comic books and cosplay to trading cards and collectibles, Incredible Conventions is committed to producing events that are fun, accessible, professionally managed, and built with both fans and exhibitors in mind.
Thank you to the attendees, exhibitors, guests, volunteers, staff, and venue partners who have helped make these events possible. We look forward to welcoming you to the next Incredible Conventions event.
Mike Federali
Founder & Owner
Incredible Conventions, LLC