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Joe Field Recounts Creating Free Comic Book Day
Every year on the first Saturday in May, comic book stores give out free books as a part of Free Comic Book Day. The annual comic book...
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Star Wars Celebration Tickets on Sale; First Guests Announced
Star Wars Celebration is heading to Japan next year on April 18-20, 2025. Tickets went on sale Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 4 PM PT/7 PM ET...
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Hake’s Auction of Political, Comics, Action Figures Opens May 6
Hake’s is holding a special online exclusive auction featuring over 2,900 lots of pop culture and Americana collectibles. Each lot starts...
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In Memoriam: Duane Eddy
Guitarist Duane Eddy, who was famous for instrumental hits and TV theme songs like Peter Gunn, died on April 30, 2024. He was 86...
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In Memoriam: Richard Tandy
Richard Tandy, the Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The band’s frontman Jeff Lynne announced...
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Super Nintendo World Orlando Details Emerge
Super Nintendo World is coming to Universal Studios Orlando as part of the new Universal Epic Universe park. Universal has presented the details...
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Brad Meltzer Gives Commencement Speech at University of Michigan
Comic writer, novelist, non-fiction author, and TV show creator Brad Meltzer was recently the commencement speaker...
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In Memoriam: Bernard Hill
Actor Bernard Hill, who starred in Lord of the Rings and Titanic, died on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Hill was scheduled to appear at a comic...
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In Memoriam: Susan Buckner
Grease star Susan Buckner died on Thursday, May 2, 2024. Her family publicist stated that she died peacefully among her family, but did not...
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James Gunn Reveals First Look at New Superman Suit
In 2025, David Corenswet is suiting up as the newest Superman, kicking off the next wave of DC superhero movies. James Gunn, who is...
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Jedi Are Under Attack in The Acolyte Trailer
An assassin is killing Jedi, and the murders might be strategic moves as part of a bigger agenda in the new trailer for The Acolyte...
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One Piece, Saint Seiya Art Exhibit & Sale in Brussels
The Galerie de la Bande Dessinee in Brussels, which specializes in European and American comic book art, is hosting an exhibit and sale...
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Supes Are Wrathful Gods in The Boys Season 4 Trailer
Season four of The Boys arrives on Prime Video in a few weeks, and based on the trailer, the season will deliver carnage and absurd levels...
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Tom Cavanagh to Guest Star on Superman & Lois
Tom Cavanagh is returning to The CW for another appearance in their superhero universe. The Flash star will do a guest spot in the fourth...
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Wednesday Announces Full Cast for Season Two
Wednesday, the series starring The Addams Family’s inquisitive and deadpan daughter, is back in production in Ireland. Now that the show...
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Inside the Guide: Ideal Batman Toys of the 1960s
When Batman appeared (in color) on TV screens, Ideal got in on the toy action. The toy company created Captain Action, a revolutionary...
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TURNING POINTS by Maggie Thompson
Here’s the latest installment of Maggie Thompson’s ongoing look at important beginnings, middles, and ends, this time for May 3-9, 2024...
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Happy 40th, Cards, Comics & Collectibles
Congratulations to Marc Nathan, whose Cards, Comics & Collectibles in Reisterstown, Maryland celebrated its 40th anniversary this week...
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BRONZE AGE MINUTE: Amazing Adventures #28
Killraven and crew lay siege to the Death-Birth fortress in a battle with the Death Breeders...
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COVER STORY: Avengers/JLA #4
Released in 2003, the second attempt at Avengers/JLA (and/or JLA/Avengers, as the long-awaited limited series was intermittently called...
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Celebrity Birthdays
The Orville star Adrianne Palicki will be 41. Check out these other celebrity birthdays...
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1K Posters, Signed Items in eMoviePoster Auction
eMoviePoster is selling 1,000 US and international movie posters and non-movie posters, including 62 signed examples. The auction ends on May 9...
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ComicConnect’s Mega Monthly Starts to Close May 7
ComicConnect is heading toward the final days of the April Mega Monthly Auction, with over 2,000 lots and more than 1,200 certified comic books...
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ComicLink: Signed Comics, Art Close Through May 15
The ComicLink Focused Auction has been closing for the past couple of weeks but there are still thousands of certified comic books to go...
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Hake’s Seeks Consignments for Premier Auctions
Hake’s Auctions is seeking pop culture and Americana memorabilia consignments for upcoming premier auctions. They are looking...
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Lincoln, Reagan Signed Items at University Archives
Items signed by Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan and three Apollo 11 astronauts to headline University Archives auction...
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Comic Keys Fill Hake’s Online Exclusive Auction
Hake’s Auctions is hosting a special online exclusive auction packed with over 2,900 lots of Americana and pop culture memorabilia...
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ComicLink Spring Featured Auction Begins May 16
A relatively affordable example of Detective Comics #27 has recently been added to the ComicLink Spring Featured Auction which begins on May 16...
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Hero Lists Original Art, Sketches for Sale on eBay
The Hero Initiative has added multiple lots of original art and sketches to their comic collectibles on eBay. The latest material...
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Holabird Western Americana Auction May 11-12
Holabird Western Americana Collections will hold an online-only timed auction May 11-12 with over 1,500 lots in many categories...
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MyComicShop CBCS 10th Anniversary Auction in June
MyComicShop’s CBCS 10th Anniversary Auction is already filling up with some incredible books, according to the comic retailer. It opens...
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Neue’s Art in Bloom Auction Exceeds Estimates
A lithograph by M.C. Escher and an acrylic by Julian Stanczak lead the way in Neue Auctions’ 363-lot Art In Bloom Auction on April 27...
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Ultimate X-Men Art, 1st Poison Ivy in Heritage Auctions
In their weekly auctions, Heritage is selling a character-packed Ultimate X-Men page, Poison Ivy’s introduction, and the Die Hard Nintendo game...
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A Retrospective on Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Posters
Star Wars Day is celebrated every year on May 4 (May the Fourth Be with You) and this year is extra special: The Phantom Menace, the first...
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Free Comic Book Day, A History
Free Comic Book Day is a special annual event in which comic book stores give out free comics to regular readers and new ones alike...
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Felicity Smoak vs. Firestorm
Felicity Smoak was a popular character on the Arrow TV show, first as the computer genius and expert hacker that aided Green Arrow...
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Gorilla Grodd: Power of Body and Mind
DC has created some dynamic, diabolical villains over the years. Some are highly intelligent, some are physically imposing. And a few are both...
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Grossouts & Gags with Garbage Pail Kids
Garbage Pail Kids are sticker trading cards designed as parodies of Cabbage Patch Kids dolls. Each card features a character with some...
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How Dumbo Learned to Fly
Dumbo is famous for being the flying elephant who everyone loves. The image of him sailing through the air with those big floppy ears...
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May 17-19: Motor City Comic Con
The Motor City Comic Con is scheduled for May 17-19, 2024, at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI...
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May 17-19: Spooky Empire
Spooky Empire is back on May 17-19, 2024, returning to the Wyndham Orlando Resort, located at 8001 International Drive in Orlando, Florida...
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May 17-19: Texas Frightmare Weekend
Texas Frightmare Weekend is back on May 17-19, 2024, at the Irving Convention Center, 500 W. Las Colinas Boulevard, Irving, Texas...
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May 18-19: Comic Con Revolution Ontario
Comic Con Revolution Ontario is scheduled for May 18-19, 2024, at the Ontario Convention Center, located at 2000 E Convention Center Way...
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May 18-19: Philly Non-Sports Card Show
The 80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show will be held on May 18-19, 2024, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA...
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May 18-19: Tidewater Comicon
Tidewater Comicon is back on May 18-19, 2024. The con will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, located at 1000 19th Street...
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May 24-26: Comicpalooza
Comicpalooza is coming up soon on May 24-26, 2024, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, located at 1001 Avenida De Las Americas...
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May 24-26: Phoenix Fan Fusion
Phoenix Fan Fusion is scheduled for May 24-26, 2024, at the Phoenix Convention Center, located at 100 N Third Street, Phoenix, AZ...
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June 1-2: 3 Rivers Comicon
The next 3 Rivers Comicon is coming up soon on June 1-2, 2024, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, located at 1000 Fort Duquesne...
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Planet of the Apes Franchise Arrives on Hulu
Be on the lookout for those dirty apes! The complete Planet of the Apes film series is now available on Hulu. The franchise became...
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First Look at Profane #1 Murder Mystery
Comic veteran writer Peter Milligan (Hellblazer), artist Raül Fernandez (Detective Comics), and colorist Giada Marchisio are collaborating...
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MeTV Announces Free Cartoon Channel
Classic animation is coming back – and there will be plenty of it. MeTV, the TV network that runs nothing but popular TV shows...
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The Crow 4K Ultra HD Now Available
The Crow movie based on the comic by James O’Barr is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a 4K Ultra HD physical release. It is available...
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The Galaxy Reimagined in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Trailer
What happens when the Star Wars galaxy is jumbled, and the Rebellion and Empire are mixed into a whole new universe? That’s the question...
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RETRO REVIEW: Hammer of God: Sword of Justice #1
Toward the waning days of First Comics in the early 1990s, the company was still producing a lot of really interesting material...
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RETRO REVIEW: Jezebel Jade #1
Now that Free Comic Book Day 2024 has brought us Dynamite’s offering of their new Jonny Quest title, it seems like...
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Abstract Studio
Abstract Studio is the home for all things Terry Moore, including his popular titles like Strangers in Paradise, Rachel Rising, Motor Girl...
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