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COMIC SHOP NEWS

The Comic Shop
by IGN on April 11, 2025
Everything you need to know about The Comic Shop.
Bat City preps for Local Comic Shop Day and anniversary party
by baynews9.com on April 11, 2025
It's on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CBS News Highlights How Comic Shop, Manga Are Affected by Tariffs
by Danica Davidson on April 7, 2025
A CBS News segment on President Trump’s new tariffs highlights a comic book store and how the tariffs are impacting manga and other supplies.
Owner of comics shop that relies on imports fears it won't survive Trump tariffs
by CBS News on April 5, 2025
Local, legit and lethal: Montreal indie comic book shop doing business a new way
by Daniel J. Rowe on April 3, 2025
A Montreal indie comic book shop has made a business out of crowd sourced, locally produced and published content that is proving to be a new model that is gaining steam in the industry.
Deputies follow the LEGO brick road to arrest suspect in Castro Valley comic shop burglary
by Tony Hicks, Bay City News on April 2, 2025
It’s a little early for would-be Grinches to steal toys, but deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office still had to arrest a man who allegedly
Castro Valley comic book store staffers track down suspect in rash of Bay Area burglaries
by Katie Nielsen on April 2, 2025
Square Enix launches "Comic Partner" to boost manga sales in comic shops
by Hayame Kawachi on March 19, 2025
Square Enix Manga & Books teams with Penguin Random House for "Comic Partner," supporting comic shops with manga sales, training, and perks.
New comic shop opens in Savage, local owner aims to offer ‘something for everyone’
by Christine Schuster on March 13, 2025
The new shop sells a range of comic books, graphic novels, games, action figures and other collectibles.
Brattleboro police arrest man in comic shop burglary
by Nicole Colson on March 10, 2025
Brattleboro Police arrested Michael J. Smith for allegedly burglarizing Ray Gun Comics, stealing a cash register, and damaging the store’s entrance.
If You Build It, Comic Book Fans Will Come
by PublishersWeekly.com on March 7, 2025
Comics shop owners shore up customer loyalty with events, clubs, and personalized service, helping small shops thrive in hard times.
Comic Book Store Owners On The Impact Of Taxes And Tariffs
by Rich Johnston on March 6, 2025
Comic Book Store owners talking about the impact of new taxes and tariffs on the Canadian border on the comic book industry
Beloved Tacoma, WA comic book store closes over rent prices
by AJ Janavel on March 1, 2025
After ten years in business, Destiny City Comics shut its doors permanently due to increasing rent costs, according to the owner.
Calgary’s Another Dimension Comics closing its doors after 42 years in business
by Brendan Ellis on February 28, 2025
Calgary comic book shop Another Dimension Comics announced it will be closing after 42 years in business.
Now Diamond Comics Makes Financial Demands Of Comic Book Stores
by Rich Johnston on February 26, 2025
Now Diamond Comic Distributors makes financial demands of comic book stores, in wake of Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Comic shop rises from ashes, will reopen at Orillia Square mall
by Tyler Evans on February 22, 2025
'We're excited. We've got double the space now, and we see a lot of promise for what we can do in this new location,' says Dr. Comics owner
Quiver Unveils Trailer for The Comic Shop, A Heartfelt Journey of Art, Friendship, and Reinvention
by News Helpline on February 22, 2025
Quiver has just dropped the trailer for The Comic Shop, a heartfelt film directed by Jonathan L. Bowen, with the screenplay written by Bowen and Scott [...]
Iconic Camden comic shop saved weeks after closing
by Luke Alsford on February 19, 2025
The iconic store had been closed for weeks
Beloved Tacoma comic shop to close its doors due to rising rent
by Conner Board on February 19, 2025
Destiny City Comics has been in Tacoma for 10 years and under current ownership for five. The owner said they cannot keep up with the increasing cost of rent.
'Multiverse' is a husband-and-wife-owned comic shop that's making culture pop in Philadelphia
by Nick Iadonisi on February 17, 2025
This husband-and-wife-owned business brings an out-of-this-world comic book shop to Philly.
Mrz. Hulk comic shop in Mount Vernon opens door to exciting new worlds
by Samantha Antrum on February 17, 2025
Mrz. Hulk 4 Life Comics & Cards in Mount Vernon encourages customers to see themselves in the characters of classic comic books.
Tacoma’s ‘Unapologetically Black and LGBTQ+ Friendly’ comic shop to close
by KIRO 7 News Staff on February 15, 2025
Destiny City Comics says it will be closing for good at the end of February.
London's Mega City Comics Saved, Renamed As Forbidden Planet Camden
by Rich Johnston on February 14, 2025
Mega-City Comics of Camden, London, has been saved after being bought by Forbidden Planet and renamed Forbidden Planet Camden
Beloved Tacoma comic book shop known for its queer and BIPOC-friendly titles to close
by Becca Most on February 14, 2025
Increasing rent made the business unsustainable, one of its owners said.

GRADED COMICS NEWS

PSA Limits Grading of Pokemon Cards and More Due to Tariffs
by Amanda Kay Oaks on April 3, 2025
TCG collectors of Pokemon and beyond got some bad news about getting their cards graded thanks to a recent announcement from PSA.
Barrie, Ont. collector sells rare $30K Spider-Man comic from 1962
by Julianna Balsamo on March 31, 2025
A rare $30,000 piece of comic book history just slipped through the fingers of a local collector here in Barrie. Amazing Fantasy No. 15, the iconic book that introduced Spider-Man to the comic world, has officially left the shelves.
First 'Star Trek' Comic Book Sells For Record $46,500
by Griffin Media on March 30, 2025
The first "Star Trek" comic book sold at an auction for a record-breaking price of $46,500, according to Certified Guaranty Company, a Florida-based comic book grading service.
Alliance Entertainment buys Diamond Comics
by Heidi MacDonald on March 25, 2025
Global distribution company Alliance Entertainment has purchased substantially all of Diamond Comics assets at a bankruptcy auction
Massive Comics Deal: Alliance Entertainment Takes Over Diamond's $200M Distribution Empire
by StockTitan on March 25, 2025
Strategic acquisition grants access to $50B+ collectibles market, serving 5,000+ retailers. Key assets include comic distribution, gaming, and grading services.
Isekai Stories Stake New Territory: CoroCoro Comic for Grade-School Kids
by Anime News Network on March 19, 2025
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...
Lewisburg Area custodian moonlights as comic book instructor
by Justin Strawser jstrawser@dailyitem.com on March 11, 2025
LEWISBURG — By night, Curtis Beachel is a custodian for Lewisburg Area School District.
Transformers 1 Comic Sells for a Record $44,000
by Seibertron.com on March 8, 2025
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
Here's The Diamond Bankruptcy Letter Sent to Debtors About The Auction
by Rich Johnston on March 2, 2025
Here's the bankruptcy letter that Diamond Comic Distributors sent to debtors about the auction.
Nimona Creator ND Stevenson Sells Middle Grade Novel Scarlet Morning
by Rich Johnston on March 1, 2025
Nimona creator ND Stevenson sells rights to his new middle grade illustrated novel Scarlet Morning, for publication this autumn.
WonderPost 2025: Lenny Romero, CGC Comics, Toy Temple, Ricky Pee Pee
by Erin Tapken on February 28, 2025
It’s about to be March, and that can mean only one thing….NCAA Basketball! KIDDING! I don’t know anything about basketball! March is WONDERCON month, the annual gathering of cosplayers, bargain hunters, Pop! lovers, ARC collectors, and fan boys/girls/NBs in Anaheim. This week, we saw the Funko announcements plus a rebellious Patrick Ballesteros reveal, but there’s
The Fifth Grade Class That Tried to 'Solve' Gary Larson's The Far Side
by Brian Cronin on February 26, 2025
In the latest Comic Book Legends Revealed, see how a fifth grade class tried to "solve" a joke puzzle in one of Gary Larson's Far Side comic strips
IDW Exclusives
by IDW Publishing on February 1, 2025
Welcome to the IDW Exclusives Store! Every month we release a handful of limited edition variants, prints and books. And we mean LIMITED! There will only be 1000 copies of any item, with most even more limited. If you’re looking for that collector’s dream issue, you came to the right place.
Diamond Comics Declares Bankruptcy: Major Asset Sell-Off Underway
by @cosmicbooknews on January 14, 2025
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced it has filed for bankruptcy and that all of its assets are on the table to be sold off.
DC & Marvel Comics Show Fandom Strength In Landry Pop Auction - Antiques And The Arts Weekly
by Antiques And The Arts Weekly - on January 14, 2025
LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. — Marvel Comics’ Incredible Hulk #181 talked some smack at Landry Pop Auctions’ Icons & Heroes: Comics, TCG & Sports on December 10, grabbing a fistful of dollars — $57,600 to be exact — and meeting its low estimate.
Comic Store In Your Future: Do You Remember Your First Comics?
by Rod Lamberti on January 12, 2025
Comic Store In Your Future asks... Do You Remember Your First Comics? Rod Lamberti takes us through a few of them...

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