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by @BBCNews on November 15, 2024
The initiative in Leeds, in its 15th year, has seen more than 10,000 free graphic novels distributed.
Beloved West Valley comic shop forced to move after flooding
by Stephen Romney on November 10, 2024
A beloved comic shop operating within Valley Fair Mall is having to move outdoors after a water line break flooded their store in October.
Charity celebrates comic books for troops
by Matthew Price on November 8, 2024
Word Balloons #1241: Comics provided to all branches of the U.S. military
This new comic shop courts collectors on Tucson's east side
by Gerald M. Gay on November 8, 2024
You can find all of your favorite heroes and anti-heroes in the comic books found at Space Monkey Comics.
New statue makes huge presence at local comic shop
by Osceola News Gazette on November 2, 2024
A local comic book store recently unleashed a new statue that might make similar shops green with envy.
Retailer Helps Recover Stolen Cards, Mile High Comics Celebrates 50 Years, Brooklyn Comic Shop to Close
by @ICv2 on November 1, 2024
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Kraken Sale ends this weekend
by Matthew Price on October 30, 2024
Midweek update: Check out The Heap in Comic Shop News
$80K in comic books stolen in Burbank smash-and-grab robbery
by audacy on October 28, 2024
A Burbank comic book shop owner is totaling thousands of dollars in losses after a smash-and-grab burglary on Sunday morning. It was reported at House of Secrets Comics. Owner Paul Grimshaw told KNX News’ Pete Demetriou the damage was extensive.
Fall Monster Sale this weekend at Speeding Bullet Comics
by Matthew Price on October 23, 2024
Midweek Update: Stock up for the cold-weather months
Marvel Comics reveals Winter Holiday variant covers for December 2024
by David Brooke on October 21, 2024
Check out all 10 WINTER HOLIDAY VARIANT COVERS, on sale this December.
Mechanicsburg welcomes new boutique, comic shop, metaphysical business swaps buildings
by The Sentinel on October 19, 2024
Mojito Beach Boutique relocated to Mechanicsburg from Hanover while Krazy Jake's Emporium is opening a second location in the borough.
With a massive comic book collection up for sale, fans remember the woman behind it
by KLARA BAUTERS on October 19, 2024
BURLINGTON — In a modest Church Street shop with walls splashed red and yellow, three customers quietly flipped through stacks of comic books. What many visitors to Earth Prime Comics, one of Vermont’s first comic book stores, may not realize is that...
'Star Wars: Jedi Knights' series launching March 2025
by @Nosocialize on October 18, 2024
This March, experience new adventures starring iconic, fan favorite, and ALL-NEW Jedi heroes in Marc Guggenheim and Madibek Musabekov’s STAR WARS: JEDI KNIGHTS.
‘Smile,’ ‘A Quiet Place’ Comic Books in the Works from IDW (Exclusive)
by Aaron Couch on October 18, 2024
The publisher is launching the imprint IDW Dark, which will adapt Paramount titles such as 'Twilight Zone' and 'Event Horizon.'
NYCC 2024: Ultimate Wolverine coming in 2025
by David Brooke on October 17, 2024
Check out hi-res images for 'Ultimate Wolverine' #1!
Two Comic Shops Robbed This Week
by ICv2 on October 13, 2024
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Iconic St. John's comic book shop is finding a new home for its 'ultimate collectible'
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When Downtown Comics owner Kerri Neil announced she was getting a new sign for her comic book shop, she offered up the old sign for grabs — and was flooded with requests.
Image Comics Opens Nominations for Fall 2024 Comic Shop Retailer Appreciation Award
by Jenna Anderson on October 10, 2024
The winner of the annual award will be announced at this month's New York Comic Con.
New Bristol games and comics shop with cafe to open in prime city centre location
by Charlie Watts on October 10, 2024
Threatened with eviction, a Brooklyn comic shop raised almost $90K to stay open.
by James Folta on October 9, 2024
Image from Desert Island’s fundraiser. Here’s some good news to brighten your Wednesday: after being threatened with eviction, beloved indie comic shop Desert Island raised nearly $90,000 in …
Beloved Brooklyn Comics Shop Desert Island Raising Funds To Stay Open
by @azalben on October 7, 2024
Brooklyn comic book shop Desert Island is raising funds to make up for a dramatically raised rent in order to stay open.
'DC All In Special' #1 gets rushed back for second printing
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The 'DC All In Special' #1 second printing will be back in comic shops on October 30th.

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Transformers 1 Comic Sells for a Record $44,000
by Seibertron.com on December 18, 2024
Do you have a Transformers 1 comic at home? I'm referring to the original Marvel comic, from 1984 with the picture of Optimus Prime being as big as Godzilla. Well, if you do, it might be worth a whopping $44 000. That is the price the comic got on auction
CGC Rejects – But Charges Customer for “Politically Offensive” Trump Comic
by Chris Braly on December 5, 2024
The comic book grading service CGC has come under fire for allegedly refusing to grade a book due to its political content, raising concerns about the company’s grading criteria and potential bias. The incident has sparked debates about the grading system and its impact on the collector’s market, as well as the role of
Isekai Stories Stake New Territory: CoroCoro Comic for Grade-School Kids
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Truck-kun strikes again, taking our youth // It's no secret isekai stories are all the rage in the anime, manga, and light novel industries. While there are...
One Hundred Comic Book Stores Doing Black Friday Sales Today
by Rich Johnston on November 29, 2024
One Hundred Comic Book Stores Doing Black Friday Sales Today... is therev one near you? Add any more in the comments...
CGC Comics Refuses To Grade A Book Featuring A Positive Cover Image Of President Trump Deeming It "Political Offensive"
by Fandom Pulse on November 21, 2024
CGC, the comic book grading service, has been under fire over the last year for its business practices.
New York Comic Con 2024 Photos
by @ICv2 on November 1, 2024
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Issue No. 1: Local 6th Grade Author Hosts Book Signing for Newest Comic
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Inside Buffalo Street Books, a small table is set up by the main entrance with something unique on it. Next to a bowl of candy, a silver marker, an open can of sparkling seltzer, sit three small plastic stands displaying the newest full comic book volume from local author Lily Schwartz. In front of the...
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Toys, collectibles helping pay for eighth-grade trip
by Joe Gamm on October 20, 2024
Saturday's ToyzALive Toy & Collectible Show had the air of a tiny comic book convention, with vendors displaying collectible toys, games and comics from all genres.
With a massive comic book collection up for sale, fans remember the woman behind it
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Seattle police recover drugs, signed and graded X-Men #1 from stolen car in Georgetown
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A Look Inside Christine Farrell's Rare Comics Collection
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Following the death of the Earth Prime Comics owner, a collection of rare and ultra-valuable comic books is poised to auction for millions of dollars.
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Get your stuff graded at NYCC!
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Big changes are happening in the third-party grading service wing of the numismatic community — changes that could have a significant effect when implemented early in 2023.
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