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COMIC SHOP NEWS

Tacoma’s ‘Unapologetically Black and LGBTQ+ Friendly’ comic shop to close
by KIRO 7 News Staff on February 14, 2025
Destiny City Comics says it will be closing for good at the end of February.
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.
How does a comic book shop stay open in 2025? Ask this longtime Miami business owner
by Michael Butler on January 31, 2025
In a 1,000-square-foot shop on Bird Road, comic collectors search for treasure.
Williston's Comic Shop-Café Rebrands With New Operators
by Jordan Barry on January 15, 2025
Now called Old Town Café & Comics, the Taft Corners café is open with Vermont Artisan Coffee & Tea and Miss Weinerz doughnuts. A full menu is coming soon.
GoFundMe created after Burglary at Metro Entertainment Comic Shop
by Alissa Orozco on January 14, 2025
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – The owner of the beloved Metro Entertainment Comic Shop has set up a GoFundMe Page after burglary earlier this month. Bob Ficarra,
Marvel shows off new 'Spider-Man' #1 covers
by David Brooke on January 14, 2025
Check out new variant covers for Joe Kelly, Pepe Larraz, and John Romita’s AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1, including one by acclaimed artist Simone Di Meo.
Metro Entertainment Comic Shop Sets Up GoFundMe After Burglary | Local News
by Daniel Green, Noozhawk Staff Writer on January 14, 2025
Metro Entertainment, a comic book and game shop in Santa Barbara, has started a GoFundMe fundraising campaign to help pay for part of the damages and
Green Cove Springs comic shop second target in alarming theft trend
by Chris Will on January 7, 2025
In Clay County, Cowabunga Comics became the latest target in a growing trend of burglaries targeting collectible shops.
"Sad news": Longtime Burnaby comic shop is closing its storefront
by Daniel Chai on January 6, 2025
Metropolis Comics will soon close its physical store after 15 years of providing Burnaby a home for comic lovers and toy collectors.
‘It’s extremely frustrating’: Jacksonville comic book store burglarized
by Alexus Cleavenger on January 2, 2025
The owners of a Jacksonville comic store are working to recover thousands of dollars worth of stolen items.
Mandarin comic book store owner asks for help identifying burglar
by Renata Di Gregorio on January 2, 2025
Owner of Van Nuys comic book store dies after he was trapped under SUV at Westfield Topanga mall
by Andrea Klick on December 31, 2024
“He didn’t just care about what you liked to read. He cared about your holistic well-being,” a friend and former employee said of Warren Jaycox.
Smash and grab leaves popular comic book store in San Marcos buried in bills
by Delaney White on December 19, 2024
A popular San Marcos comic book store was the target of a recent smash and grab, saddling it with thousands of dollars worth of damage that they’ll have to cover with savings meant to carry t…
Marvel sheds light on 'Godzilla vs. Fantastic Four' #1
by David Brooke on December 17, 2024
Hitting stands this March, Ryan North and John Romita Jr.’s 'GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR' #1 is the first of six one-shots.
So Minnesota: Oldest comic book store
by Emily Baude on December 13, 2024
The store, which dates back to 1974 in Minneapolis, has had several owners and locations. In 2003, Lohn took over the store and its long history.
Alumni Q&A: Sprague uses Spears Business education to open comic shop with father
by Hallie Hart on December 11, 2024
One year after his Spears School of Business graduation, Pete Sprague is running a popular small business. He and his father founded Sparky’s Comic Shop in Catoosa, Oklahoma, turning their shared hobby into a fulfilling career.
Monarch Comics of Toledo, Ohio, Comic Store Burns Down
by Rich Johnston on December 10, 2024
Monarch Comics Of Toledo, Ohio, Burns Down... but will it rise from the ashes next year? That's the plan.
‘Hearts of gold’: Community rallies behind popular comic book store following flood
by Kayla Baggerly,Anneka Johns on November 24, 2024
A beloved local comic book shop in West Valley City, Utah is getting back on its feet with the help of the community, who rallied together to organize an event with comic creators, artists, and cos…
Next Week's Comics Will Be Delivered By Diamond A Week Late
by Rich Johnston on November 22, 2024
Next Week's Comics will be Delivered by Diamond Comic Distributors a Week Late... here's the full affected list for Diamond stores.
"Times are tough": Popular Vancouver comic book store is closing its doors
by Daniel Chai on November 21, 2024
After seven years of serving the city's geeky community, Vancouver's 8th Dimension Comics is closing its doors at the end of 2024.
Marvel set to adapt 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' in 2025
by David Brooke on November 20, 2024
This February, relive the final chapter of the Skywalker saga in writer Jody Houser and artist Will Sliney’s STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER ADAPTATION.
New publishing line pays tribute to beloved comic book shop
by Amy Unger on November 17, 2024
JAF has launched Dreamscape Publishing, named for Dreamscape Comics
Thought Bubble: Hundreds of free comic books at Leeds libraries
by @BBCNews on November 15, 2024
The initiative in Leeds, in its 15th year, has seen more than 10,000 free graphic novels distributed.
The Writer creative team and Rob Reiner reveal video and more
by David Brooke on November 11, 2024
Check out Mike Mignola's direct market 'The Writer' cover, and a video featuring Rob Reiner!

GRADED COMICS NEWS

Isekai Stories Stake New Territory: CoroCoro Comic for Grade-School Kids
by Anime News Network on February 15, 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...
Transformers 1 Comic Sells for a Record $44,000
by Seibertron.com on February 11, 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
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.
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...
Break-ins reported at multiple First Coast comic and gaming stores in last week and a half
by Renata Di Gregorio on January 8, 2025
‘Felt violated’: Cowabunga Comics in Green Cove Springs burglarized
by Alexus Cleavenger on January 7, 2025
Action News Jax has identified a string of comic store burglaries in northeast Florida. The most recent happened Monday morning at Cowabunga Comics in Green Cove Springs.
Emily Tetri's Upcoming Middle-Grade Graphic Novel Small Magics
by Rich Johnston on January 7, 2025
Tiger vs Nightmare creator Emily Tetri's upcoming middle-grade graphic novel Small Magics will be published by First Second in 2026
Green Cove Springs comic shop second target in alarming theft trend
by Chris Will on January 7, 2025
In Clay County, Cowabunga Comics became the latest target in a growing trend of burglaries targeting collectible shops.
Wendy Xu Sells Rights to Two Graphic Novels, One Middle Grade, One YA
by Rich Johnston on January 3, 2025
Wendy Xu sells rights to two Graphic Novels, the middle-grade Yarrow and the Burning Mountain, for 2027 and the YA A Ghost Is a Wish for 2028
‘It’s extremely frustrating’: Jacksonville comic book store burglarized
by Alexus Cleavenger on January 2, 2025
The owners of a Jacksonville comic store are working to recover thousands of dollars worth of stolen items.
R.I.P. Mike Ferrero of Fat Jack's and Warren Jaycox of Galaxy of Comics; Burglars Hit Comic and Game Stores; Retailers Ask for Community Support; New Stores Launch in the New Year
by @ICv2 on January 1, 2025
Shop Talk, January 2025
Reilly Brown Talks Making 'Thunder Guardian' With His Third-Grade Son
by Alex Zalben on December 26, 2024
Reilly Brown talks about creating Thunder Guardian with his third-grade son, putting the project on Zoop for crowdfunding and more.
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
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.

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