Apr 2025 – May 2025 · 1 mo · Ohio, United States · Remote

• I advocate for using existing expertise to remove Public Policy Corruption and to use our Rule of Law to truly implement American ideals.

Mar 2015 – May 2025 · 10 yrs 2 mos · Ohio, United States · Hybrid

• We must stop Trump and find a way to repair our nation. Simply put, we know how. We also have more than adequate resources. We must modernize our nation, Reform and strengthen the Rule of Law, and END Public corruption. Either we accomplish this together or face extinction in our children's lifetime at best.

Sep 2010 – Present · 15 yrs 7 mos · Dayton Metropolitan Area

• Owner, Founder

Jan 1976 – Jan 1992 · 16 yrs

• SPARKLE CITY'S JAY MAYBRUCK SPEAKS!
• One of the most influential and controversial figures in the history of the comic book trade will conduct a rare interview with Vincent Zurzolo, to be broadcast on http://www.comiczoneradio.com/. Sparkle City was one of the biggest comic book dealerships during the 1980s and many would agree one of the most influential in the marketplace. During the early 1990s Mr. Maybruck disappeared from the public eye, and the legendary figure has barely been heard from or seen since.
• "When I started The Comic Zone 4 years ago, there were two guests I always wanted to have on the show. One is reclusive creator Steve Ditko, and the other is Jay Maybruck. Ditko will probably never be on the show as he is not interested in talking about comics. I had spoken to Jay on several occasions and he too was not interested. Finally, this year I received a call from Jay asking to be interviewed. His only caveat was that nothing was off limits and that if people wanted to call to ask questions, that they would be allowed. I was thrilled to say the least! The interview will be available on May 8th at 6pm. If any listeners would like to call in, please contact me at vincentz@metropoliscomics.com immediately to set up a time!” stated host Vincent Zurzolo.
• Tune in on Comic Zone Radio!

Jan 1976 – Feb 1990 · 14 yrs 1 mo

• I no longer have any ownership or position with the current Sparkle City Comics. This Company is now owned by Brian Schutzer of NJ.

Jan 1975 – Jan 2014 · 39 yrs

• I, along with other key Comic Industry leaders, helped take a small hobby and transform it into a billion dollar industry. This work entailed helping teach other comic book dealers to accept returns, how to display comics at shows, and the idea of mutually beneficial trades. I helped drive comic values higher with sustainability,. I made many enemies, eventually lost some friends. My work unarguably helped almost everyone in the comic industry increase their profits and personal wealth. I fell at times, got back up many times, and live in the present, grateful to be alive.
• I no longer own any part of Sparkle City Comics.

Jan 1976 – Jan 2018 · 42 yrs · Dayton Metropolitan Area

• Within the comic book collecting field, my work in the 1970's and 1980's helped build a sustainable and perpetually growing comic book market. I have, at one time or another, owned virtually all back issue comics which have subsequently sold for well over a million dollars each. I sold all Mile High Collection copies of all DC superheroes as well as all the Mile High Timelys. Those who took my investment counsel made significant profit based on my purchase recommendations and investment strategy both short term and long term.
• For two decades after leaving the comic book industry I have, when I was able, focused significant time and study within the fields of public policy, political action, and human psychology. Throughout my past life I made numerous poor personal choices regarding my own physical, and general well being. I have done my best to learn and progress. At age 71, I am not who I was at age 40. Miraculously I am still alive and intend to learn more and grow each day. The most important thing I know is what I do not know.

Jul 1975 – Present · 50 yrs 9 mos · Dayton Metropolitan Area · On-site

• A quick partial biography:
• In 1971, (God I am old) I was selected as a member of the Dayton Daily News Youth Forum. This panel of 8 individuals chosen through competition from all High schools in the County traveled to multiple schools to debate social issues of the time. I have paid constant attention to current events since my early teens and have worked on several senatorial and Presidential campaigns. After teaching High School and Junior High School for a few years, I accidentally became involved in the Comic Collecting hobby and founded Sparkle City Comics. My company sustained national dominance in the field of back issues for almost 2 decades, My work significantly and positively impacted the growth of Comic Shows, Back issue values, Comic Distribution, and the Comic Field as a whole. My company introduced essential business and economic paradigms into what was, when I began, a relatively small hobby
• I have a reasonably sound knowledge base regarding public policy and, separately, cognitive psychology and human brain function. I am not an ideologue. I tend to be pragmatic at my core with what is probably a progressive bias. I have a good political track record. I have never been wrong predicting a presidential race 60 days out. UNTIL TRUMP.
• I have made more mistakes and had more chances in my personal life than any one human being deserves. At age 71, I am grateful to still be alive. Hopefully, I am wiser now and a far better man. I focus the energy which remains on attempts to facilitate good. I help create wealth and profit in areas where doing so does no harm to individuals or the collective good. I take high satisfaction in helping others achieve wealth and prosperity.

Jan 1974 – Jun 1976 · 2 yrs 5 mos

• I helped students learn how to learn. I directed several plays, including a high school production of the play Marat/Sade which was good enough for off-Broadway. This play was actually my first,and I directed this when I was a high school senior. I could never have helped create and direct a play of this level of outstanding Quality were it not for my incredibly talented cast of over 40 individuals and in particular the talent of my set designer/lighting and technical director, Mr. Kenneth Keith who went on to work professionally in this field with significant success.