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Diamond Announces 2018 Gem Award Winners
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the winners of the 2018 Diamond Gem Awards, selected by comic book specialty retailers and celebrated...
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3 Rivers Comicon to Feature Custom ShuBrew Beer
New Dimension Comics has partnered with ShuBrew on a custom beer for 3 Rivers Comicon. This continues the tradition of offering a custom beer...
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Artist George Pérez Officially Retires from Comic Work
Prolific comic creator George Pérez, who made his mark on both DC and Marvel, announced that he is officially retiring from comic work...
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Bedside Press Inks Exclusive Distribution Deal with Diamond
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Bedside Press to exclusively distribute their...
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Black Panther Gets Best Picture Nomination
Black Panther is continuing to build its award season nominations, this time at the Academy Awards. The Ryan Coogler-directed film was nominated...
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DC Announces ‘Be a Hero, Read a Book’ Campaign
Ahead of the American Library Association Midwinter Conference, DC Comics has revealed plans for a new campaign, called...
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First Creature Feature Con Announced for Gettysburg
Creature Feature Weekend, a new horror convention, has been announced for Labor Day weekend in Gettysburg, PA. The event will bring fresh...
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First Look at Nia Nal as Dreamer on Supergirl
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s the first look photo of Nicole Maines’ Nia Nal in costume as the clairvoyant superhero – Dreamer...
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Florida Man Arrested in Comic Book Theft
A Florida man was arrested in Arizona when, police stated, that he was attempting to sell stolen comic books valued at around $97,000...
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In Memoriam: Kaye Ballard
Comedian, actress and Broadway star Kaye Ballard passed away on January 21, 2019 at her home in California at the age...
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Levi Reveals First Look at Shazam! Pop
Dreams do come true! At least for Shazam! star Zachary Levi who took to Instagram to offer a first look at the official Funko Pop! figure of...
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Liefeld Returns to Marvel with Major X
Rob Liefeld will be returning to Marvel Mutanthood with a new six-issue limited series, Major X, as revealed in a new story...
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Morgan Library Launches Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth Exhibit
The Morgan Library & Museum is inviting fans to journey through Middle-earth in an extensive public display of original J.R.R. Tolkien material...
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Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase Trailer Released
There’s a mystery unfolding, and Nancy Drew is on the case in Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase...
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New Shazam! Trailer Brings the Humor
During the NFC championship football game on Sunday, January 20, 2019, Warner Bros. released a new trailer for Shazam! that emphasizes...
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Gets Comic Book Miniseries
A new comic miniseries will give Star Wars fans a more in-depth look at the story that will take place within the new land...
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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 January 18-24, 2019...
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Celebrity Birthdays
The Flash star John Wesley Shipp turns 64. Check out these other celebrity birthdays...
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Spiderweb Art Gallery Invites Birthday Messages to Greg Hildebrandt
Prolific fantasy artist Greg Hildebrandt will hit a birthday milestone this week. On January 23, 2019, Hildebrandt will celebrate his 80th birthday...
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Lon Allen, Barry Sandoval Promoted to Vice Presidents of Heritage
Comic and comic art experts Lon Allen and Barry Sandoval have been promoted to Vice Presidents of Heritage Auctions...
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The Enduring Frienship and Creations of Dan Mishkin and Gary Cohn
Recently, the magical wonderland of Gemworld and its teenage Princess, Amethyst have invaded the pages of Young Justice, with plans...
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ComicLink Auction with CGC 7.0 Amazing Fantasy #15 Ends Soon
Auction lots within the open ComicLink Focused Auction will begin closing on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 starting with select, key, and high grade...
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Over 70 X-Men Lots in Hake’s Comics Auction
In their current comics auction, Hake’s Auctions is selling over 70 lots of X-Men comics. From the debut issue up to #142, these books contain...
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ComicLink Accepts Auction Consignments
With their first Focused Auction of 2019 closing soon, ComicLink is accepting comic books, artwork, and other collectible consignments for the...
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DEADLINE: March 29 for Overstreet #49 Ads
The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #49, which will go on sale Wednesday, July 17, 2019, is now accepting ads...
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Hake’s Seeks Consignments for March ’19 Auction
Fresh off of their biggest year to date, Hake’s Auctions is ready to push farther with more selections of Americana and pop culture...
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Shannon’s Kicks off 2019 with Online Fine Art Auction
Shannon’s Fine Art Auctioneers announces their first Online Fine Art Auction of the year, to be held online on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at...
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African Sculptures, Jazz Recordings and Coins Lead Gray Auction
A mid-week auction featuring an exciting decorative collection of African sculptures and masks, followed by a single-owner collection of jazz...
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Astronauts Memorial Foundation to Benefit from Coin Collectors
Coin collectors will help raise funds for the Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF), a nonprofit organization that honors and memorializes...
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ComicConnect Event Auction #38 Preview Now Live
“ComicConnect’s first Event Auction of 2019 is packed with the finest in rarities, keys, oddities, and original comic art,” said Vincent Zurzolo...
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DIG Brings Pop Culture to eBay
They are offering a variety of vintage and pop culture in their auction such as Jimmy Carter peanut figural erasers, Marvel...
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eMoviePoster Auction Features Half-Sheets, Inserts
In their current Tuesday auction, eMoviePoster is selling a combination of 299 inserts, 200 Italian locandinas, 200 Japanese B2s, and...
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Heritage Sunday Auction Features Iron Man, Marvel Mystery
Copies of Tales of Suspense #39 and Marvel Mystery Comics #47 are featured in Heritage’s current Sunday Internet Comics, Animation & Art auction...
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Marine Painting Is Flagship of Quinn’s Jan. 26 Auction
A dramatic oil-on-canvas depiction of a sea battle between the Bristol (England) privateer Vigilant and the French ship Duc de Choiseul...
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Morphy’s to Host Feb. Field and Range Firearms Auction
Members of a new, youthful generation of collectible-firearms enthusiasts are expected to join advanced collectors at an important three...
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Pedigree High Grade Special DC Auction Now Open
Pedigree Comics’ DC Auction with #1 Action Comics CGC Registry Set is open now through January 31...
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Saturday Comic Auction #45 by DIGAuction.com
This auction also features the origin of The Inhumans, the first appearance of the Absorbing Man, and a detailed origin...
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Minnie Mouse Still Rocks the Dots
The polka-dotted heroine was a creation of Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks and has been a consistent partner of Mickey for the last nine decades...
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The Crow: 30 Years of Resurrection
Comic book stories aren’t always fun romps with colorful-suited, optimistic heroes that thwart the villains without actually killing them...
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Darla Dudley Speeds Into Heroism
Following the time-traveling repercussions caused by the Flash, history was rewritten and a radically different version of several DC characters...
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Nintendo Smashes Through 20 Years
Though known today as perhaps one of Nintendo’s greatest franchises of all time, Super Smash Bros. had some pretty humble...
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They Call Him Doctor Nemesis
What do you get when you combine a passion for all things scientific with a sharp wit and overwhelming arrogance? If you’re in the Marvel Universe...
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Ticket to Ride's Instant Success
When someone hears the phrase “Ticket to Ride,” it’s entirely possible that the first thing that will pop into their head is the jingly guitar...
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January 26-27: Walker Stalker Phoenix
The Walking Dead convention is heading to Arizona for Walker Stalker Phoenix. The con runs on January 26-27, 2019 at the Phoenix...
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January 27: California Comic Convention
The California Comic Convention is returning for its 13th year to Orange County, California on Sunday, January 27, 2019. This con is being...
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February 8-10: Farpoint
Fans of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and superheroes rejoice, Farpoint is just around the corner! The annual show is being held on February...
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February 15-17: Katsucon
Katsucon will return to the D.C. metro area for another weekend packed full of anime screenings, guest meet and greets, and of course...
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February 21-25: Walker Stalker Cruise
Not even the ocean is safe from the walkers! On February 21-25, 2019, the Walker Stalker Cruise invites fans of Skybound’s The Walking...
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February 22-23: Great Lakes Comic Con
Great Lakes Comic Con is heading to Michigan on February 22-23, 2019. The two-day convention is taking place at the Macomb Community...
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February 22-24: MystiCon
On February 22-24, 2019, MystiCon returns to the Holiday Inn Tanglewood for its ninth year of sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture fun! The hotel...
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February 22-24: Pensacon
Celebrities, artists, authors and more are heading to the Sunshine State! On February 22-24, 2019, Pensacon is taking over the Pensacola...
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February 22-24: Wizard World Portland
Are you ready to get weird Portland? Three days of pop culture awesomeness are heading your way on February 22-24, 2019 at the...
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March 8-10: Monster-Mania Con
The next installment of Monster-Mania Con will be here soon on March 8-10, 2019. The horror con will be held at the Crowne Plaza...
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March 8-10: Wizard World Cleveland
Wizard World is bringing their unique brand of pop culture fun to Cleveland, Ohio! Wizard World Cleveland is taking place on March 8-10...
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March 9-10: Big Apple Comic Con
Pop culture madness is invading New York! Big Apple Comic Con is taking place on March 9-10, 2019 at the Penn Plaza Pavilion on 401 7th...
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March 9-10: Central PA Comic Con
On March 9-10, 2019, the Central PA Comic Con is taking over the Holiday Inn Harrisburg Hershey on 604 Station Road in Grantville...
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March 9-10: SC Comicon
Looking for a family-friendly event centered around comics, games, toys, collectibles, cosplay and so much more? Well look no further, SC...
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March 14-17: Emerald City Comic Con
Pop culture fun and cosplay madness is invading Seattle on March 14-17, 2019! The annual Emerald City Comic Con returns to the WA...
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March 15-17: HorrorHound Weekend
Release the hounds and head for Cincinnati, the next HorrorHound Weekend is coming up soon. Scheduled for March 15-17, 2019...
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March 22-24: Spooky Empire
Things are getting scary in Orlando as Spooky Empire comes to town on March 22-24, 2019. The horror convention...
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Detective Pikachu Gets First TV Spot
A new television spot for the upcoming live-action film, Pokemon: Detective Pikachu, has debuted, highlighting new...
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IDW Launches Star Trek: Year Five Series
IDW Publishing is embarking on the U.S.S. Enterprise’s homeward journey with Star Trek: Year Five, a monthly comic book series debuting....
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Review: Dragon Ball Super - Broly
For a generation of anime fans, Dragon Ball has largely been their defining series. The franchise, which began more than 30 years...
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1
Buffy Summers is a vampire slayer. She’s also currently an employee of the fast food joint, Tunaverse, and about to start at a new school...
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Livewire #2
Livewire became public enemy number one when she used her teletechnopathic abilities to shut off power – all power – in the U.S. But...
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Mars Attacks #4
Things have slowly been increasing from bad to worse for the Carbutt boys, Spencer and his father Major Carbutt. As if the otherworldly beings...
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Over the Garden Wall: Hollow Town #5
Greg is awfully adept at causing chaos wherever he goes, and that’s exactly what’s needed (for once) when it comes...
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The Avant-Guards #1
Giant Days meets Check, Please, in this all-new series from Heavy Vinyl creator Carly Usdin. Charlie Bravo has recently transferred to the...
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The Superior Spider-Man #2
Otto Octavius continues to get himself into trouble; despite telling himself that he’s doing the right thing, no one but the...
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FelixTheCat.com
Since his creation during the silent film era, Felix the Cat has had an enduring impact on cartoon fans and pop culture at large...
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