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Aaron Lopresti Covers Big, Big Overstreet #54
Artist Aaron Lopresti has turned his attention to the Golden Age Phantom Lady for the cover of The Big, Big Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide...
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Disney’s Animated Stars Gather in Once Upon a Studio Trailer
Disney Animation Studios released a trailer for Once Upon a Studio, the short film celebrating 100 years of characters and stories...
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ComicArtFans.com Appoints Kasra Ghanbari as CEO
ComicArtFans.com (CAF), the website centered on original art collector galleries, sales, and all things related to comic...
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Golden Globes Add Category to Honor Blockbusters
Blockbuster films like superhero movies, science fiction and fantasy franchises, action movies, big budget flicks, and similar types are largely...
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Death Dealer Overstreet #53 HC Sells Out
With his horned helmet and obscured facial features, the axe-carrying, armor-clad warrior sits atop a horse and permanently looks...
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In Memoriam: Allan Asherman
Allan Asherman, the former DC Comics librarian and science fiction author, died on Friday, September 22, 2023, due to injuries...
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In Memoriam: Brooks Robinson
Orioles Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson died on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. He was 86 years old...
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In Memoriam: David McCallum
David McCallum, the actor known for NCIS and The Man from U.N.C.L.E., died of natural causes on Monday, September 25, 2023. He was 90 years...
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In Memoriam: Michael Gambon
Sir Michael Gambon, the actor who played Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter film series, has died from a bout with pneumonia...
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Metropolis to Set Up at New York Comic Con
Metropolis Collectibles is attending New York Comic Con at the Javits Center on October 12-15, 2023. They will be set up at booth #3535...
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ComicLink to Attend New York Comic Con
ComicLink will attend New York Comic Con on October 12-15, 2023, at the Javits Center. Vice President/Sr. Consignment Director...
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Loki’s MCU Journey Revisited in Season 2 Featurette
Since he was introduced in Thor back in 2011, Loki has become one of the most popular characters in the MCU. This is due in large...
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Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy Get a Makeup Line
Revolution Beauty, the UK based makeup company, is collaborating with DC Comics on a new makeup collection starring two...
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Heritage to Accept Consignments at NYCC
Heritage Auctions is once again exhibiting at New York Comic Con at the Javits Convention Center on October 12-15, 2023...
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Inside the Guide: Early History of Tabletop Games
For as long as humans have been on this planet, they have sought out ways to entertain themselves. So the fact that the roots of contemporary...
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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 September 29 through October 5, 2023...
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BRONZE AGE MINUTE: Swamp Thing #11
Swamp Thing saves Matthew Cable and Abigail Arcane from an alligator creature, then frees them from giant, mutant worms...
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COVER STORY: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Vol. 2 #1
At the end of the 19th century, on the planet Mars, literary hero Gullivar Jones flies a magic carpet to an encampment where he meets up...
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Celebrity Birthdays
Comics artist Ramona Fradon is 97. Check out these other celebrity birthdays...
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Lady Death & Shi Celebrate 30th Anniversaries with The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide
Icons of the 1990s and the modern, creator-owned comics, Brian Pullido’s Lady Death and Billy Tucci’s Shi celebrate their 30th...
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MyComicShop Prime Auction Opens October 2
MyComicShop’s Prime Auction will kick off on October 2, 2023, featuring books from the Golden Age to the present...
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Overstreet #54 Opens Early Bird Ad Rates
The Early Bird Rates for The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #54 are now open. If you’d like to receive the 10% discount on your ads...
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ComicLink Seeks Consignments; Previews Fall Auctions
ComicLink is offering upfront, immediate cash advances for consignments of certified comics and original art to their upcoming auctions...
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Heritage Art of Anime & Everything Cool Auction
Anime takes center stage in Heritage’s The Art of Anime and Everything Cool Vol. IV auction. The event will be held on October 20-23, 2023...
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ComicConnect’s Event Auction Open for Consignments
ComicConnect’s Event Auction #56 consignment window is now open for all collectible categories. “The accounting team informed me this morning...
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Pedigree to Auction Vintage & Modern Marvel Books
Pedigree Comics’ upcoming October Grand Auction will feature recently CGC-certified Marvel books from the Silver and Bronze Ages...
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Superworld Comics Octoberfest Sale
Superworld Comics is having an Octoberfest Sale now through the entire month of October. All of the inventory, including many new arrivals...
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ComicLink Focused Auction Closes Sept. 29 to Oct. 9
The ComicLink Focused Auction will continue closing weekdays through Monday, October 9, 2023. Closings begin each day at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT...
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Dave Taylor Art Showcased in Hero’s eBay Listings
The Hero Initiative sells comic collectibles, including original art and sketches on eBay. Recently, they added Dave Taylor’s Batman...
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Tales from the Crypt, Marvel Apes in Heritage Auctions
A copy of Tales from the Crypt, a Marvel Apes illustration, and a copy of JoyStik #2 are featured in Heritage’s weekly auctions...
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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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Art Glass, Wave Crest, More in Woody Antique Auction
An antique auction filled with art glass, Wave Crest, lamps and more, 363 lots in all, will be sold live and online by Woody Auction...
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Stephenson’s Dolls Auction October 1
Sometimes simple is best, and that’s why Stephenson’s decided to get right to the point and call its October 1, 2023 auction...
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History of The Groundlings Comedy Troupe
The Groundlings is an improv and sketch comedy troupe that has been performing shows and teaching classes since the 1970s. The Los Angeles...
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A Brief History of Dollhouses
No one has ever pinned down an exact date or inventor to credit for the fabulous invention of dollhouses, but what we do know is that...
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The Talented & Philanthropic Irene Dunne
Irene Dunne was an actress, singer, and humanitarian who thrived in Hollywood during the golden age of film in the 1930s and ‘40s...
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Eobard Thawne: The Reverse-Flash
Within the DC universe, it’s almost impossible to keep up with all the Flashes you see. From time traveling versions...
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The Fury and Vengeance of Jennifer Blood
Jennifer Blood is a suburban mother and wife who is secretly a vigilante that targets the most repugnant members of society. Using her...
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Singing with Woody Woodpecker
Woody Woodpecker, the cackling, anthropomorphic bird became popular as one of the screwball cartoon characters of the 1940s. He appeared...
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October 12-15: New York Comic Con
New York Comic Con is back on October 12-15, 2023, returning to the Javits Center, located at 429 11th Avenue, New York, NY...
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October 13: Fraunces Tavern Museum Event with Lenore Zann
The Fraunces Tavern Museum is hosting a special evening of rare comics and creativity in the exploration of what brings pop culture...
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October 13-15: Monster-Mania Con
Monster-Mania Con is heading back to Hunt Valley, Maryland on October 13-15, 2023. The convention is returning to the Delta Hotel Marriott...
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October 14-15: Philly Non-Sports Card Show
The 79th Philly Non-Sports Card Show will be held on October 14-15, 2023, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA...
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October 20-22: Dallas Fan Festival
Dallas Fan Festival will be held on October 20-22, 2023, at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas, 500 West Las Colinas Boulevard...
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October 20-22: ScareFest Weekend
ScareFest Weekend will be held on October 20-22, 2023, at the Central Bank Center, located at 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY...
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October 22: Boston Toy and Pop Culture Show and Sale
The Boston Area Toy Collectors Club (BATCC) is hosting their Toy and Pop Culture Show and Sale on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The event will...
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October 27-29: Spooky Empire
Spooky Empire is scheduled for October 27-29, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, located at 9801 International Drive in Orlando, Florida...
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November 3-5: Grand Rapids Comic-Con
The next Grand Rapids Comic-Con will be held on November 3-5, 2023, at DeVos Place, located at 303 Monroe Avenue NW...
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November 3-5: Rhode Island Comic Con
The Rhode Island Comic Con will be held on November 3-5, 2023, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion & Rhode Island Convention Center, located at...
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November 10-12: Monster-Mania Con
Monster-Mania Con will be held on November 10-12, 2023, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, located at 100 Station Avenue, in Oaks, PA...
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November 10-12: Motor City Comic Con
The Motor City Comic Con is scheduled for November 10-12, 2023, at the Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Avenue, Novi, MI...
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November 17-19: Days of the Dead Chicago
Days of the Dead Chicago will be held on November 17-19, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza O’Hare, located at 5440 North River Road, Rosemont...
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November 17-19: Mad Monster Party Atlanta
Mad Monster Party Atlanta is scheduled for November 17-19, 2023, at the Crowne Plaza Perimeter at Ravinia, located at 4355 Ashford Dunwoody...
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Masters of the Universe Animated Series At 40
In 1981, the Mattel toy company launched a new toy line titled The Masters of The Universe. It featured a muscular sword wielding character...
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First Look at Slow Burn Modern Noir Series
BOOM! Studios is previewing the first issue of Slow Burn, a noir story by crime writer Ollie Masters (Snow Blind), artist Pierluigi Minotti...
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Smile 2 Gets Theatrical Release Date
Turn that frown upside down. Paramount Pictures has announced the release date for Smile 2, the sequel to director Parker Finn’s hit horror...
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It’s Brothers vs. Monsters in Three Exorcism Siblings
Mamoru Yamaemori is cursed to stand against monsters known as Tengu, and he is willing to sacrifice whatever he must to protect...
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Elvira in Monsterland #5
Elvira confronted Vlad the Impaler through a string of horror movies as he amassed an army of monsters. She finally learned...
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RETRO REVIEW: Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. #10
After the fantastic debut of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. in Strange Tales #135 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, almost all the highly...
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Ribbon Queen #3
Detective Amy Sun is in the middle of a really strange case. Since she started investigating Bella Rhinebeck’s murder, three police tactical...
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Stuff of Nightmares: Red Murder #1
In 2003, comic artist Alex Oxaca created the horror comic character Red Murder, a hatchet-wielding murderer who drinks the blood of his victims...
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Beano Studios: Think More Kid
The Beano is a long running children’s comic magazine in the United Kingdom, and is home to such characters as Dennis the Menace, Minnie...
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