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Binc Raising Funds for Flooded Book Stores & Comic Shops in Vermont
Early in July 2023, central Vermont near the capital city of Montpelier was hit with heavy rain that resulted in severe flooding. Businesses...
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Theft at Time Warp Comics & Games in Boulder, CO
On Friday, July 28, 2023, Time Warp Comics & Games of Boulder, Colorado was broken into and thousands of dollars in merchandise was stolen...
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Billy Dee Williams Reveals Cover to Memoir
Actor Billy Dee Williams, the man behind the smoothest smuggler in the galaxy far, far away, is penning a memoir. The 86-year-old actor...
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Six More Guests Added to Baltimore Comic-Con
Baltimore Comic-Con is just a month away and is still adding to its lengthy guest list. The latest batch of creators heading to the Baltimore...
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Superworld to Attend Fan Expo Chicago
Superworld Comics will set up at Fan Expo Chicago on August 10-13, 2023, at the Donald Stephens Convention Center...
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Joe Parente – Little Nemo Shop Exhibit, Sale Now Live
The Illustrated Word Gallery is presenting the Joe Parente Collection – Little Nemo Shop Collection exhibit and sale. It began on August 2...
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Barbie Crosses $1 Billion at Global Box Office
Just like the toy herself, Barbie is a star that continues to rise. In just its third week in theaters, Barbie has reached the milestone...
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COMICS2MOVIES to Appear at Baltimore Comic-Con
Baltimore Comic-Con is coming up soon on September 8-10, 2023, at the Baltimore Convention Center. COMICS2MOVIES...
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Inside the Guide: Super Pets First Appearances
Issues that contain the first appearances of characters in comics are important. But while some can be recalled with rapid fire speed...
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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 August 4-10, 2023...
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BRONZE AGE MINUTE: Warlord #10
The trio of Warlord, Machiste, and Mariah attempt to retrieve the Mask of Life from the Tower of Fear...
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COVER STORY: Planetary #7
As an eponymous rock band once stated in song, “Alan Moore knew the score.” His work on The Saga of the Swamp Thing and other mainstream...
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Celebrity Birthdays
Race car driver Jeff Gordon will be 52. Check out these other celebrity birthdays...
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Amazing Spider-Man #1 CGC 9.6 Record $520K Leads Comic Sales in Hake’s Auction
On July 25-26, 2023, Hake’s Auctions closed their summer premier event with a final total of $3.4 million in sales. The auction of Americana...
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Heritage VHS & Home Entertainment Auction
Heritage is hosting their Summer VHS & Home Entertainment Signature Auction on August 25, 2023. The auction features VHS...
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ComicConnect Event Auction Golden Age Highlights
Golden Age keys, including some original owner books, are featured in ComicConnect’s Event Auction #55, which runs from August 21-25, 2023...
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MyComicShop Previews October Prime Auction
Though still two months away, there are already over 1,100 items in MyComicShop’s October Prime Auction with more being added each day...
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eMoviePoster to Auction Linen-Backed One-Sheets
eMoviePoster is selling 889 linen-backed one-sheets in Part I of their August Major Auction. The special auction contains over 2,400...
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Boba Fett Prototype Figure Leads Star Wars Sales in Hake’s Auction
Hake’s Auctions recently wrapped their premier Auction #238, seeing the 1,930-lot auction bring in $3.4 million. Once again Star Wars...
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Original Cover Art Highlights in ComicConnect Auction
Event Auction #55 boasts nearly 300 original art lots by artists like Jim Aparo, Rich Buckler, Dick Giordano, and Al Milgrom, among others...
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Bronze, Copper Marvel Books in Pedigree Aug. Auction
Pedigree Comics’ upcoming August Grand Auction will feature a CGC-certified group from the Winnipeg Collection, including high grade...
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Certified Audio Cassettes in ComicConnect Event Auction #55
“ComicConnect is cruising with the music cassette comeback in this month’s auction, showcasing true collectibles from the portable...
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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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Baseball, Presidential Items Lead Benefit Shop Auction
A New York City advertising industry CEO had twin passions for collecting presidential signatures and baseball memorabilia, particularly...
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Hake’s Auction Draws in the Bidders for Original Art
On July 25-26, 2023, Hake’s Auctions closed their premier Auction #238 with $3.4 million in total sales. The auction was packed with 1,930...
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Heritage’s Batman Toy Auction Grosses $1.4M; ’66 Batmobile Toy Sees $150K
Holy toy auction, Batman! Heritage’s Ultimate Batman Collection Signature Auction held on August 4-5, 2023, brought in a total of $1,395,762...
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Convention Recap: TerrifiCon
The latest edition of Mitch Hallock’s TerrifiCon was held on Friday through Sunday, July 28-30, 2023, once again at the Mohegan Sun...
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TerrifiCon in Photos: Part I
TerrifiCon was another very busy weekend packed with creators and celebrity guests, tons of vendors, special events, and cosplayers...
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The Birth of a Hellboy
Hellboy is a hero with an intimidating visage who made his first full appearance 30 years ago in San Diego Comic-Con Comics #2 (August...
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The Glittering Jewel that is Gemworld
Gemworld is a place ruled by magic and is considered the birthplace of the Lords of Order and the Lords of Chaos. The two sides couldn’t...
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The Deadly Lady Deathstrike
Most are familiar with the adamantium riddled mutant, Wolverine. But did you know he’s not the only one laced...
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Kid Colt: The Outlaw
From Bonanza and Gunsmoke to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Western themes have long found their place in pop culture...
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August 10-13: Fan Expo Chicago
Fan Expo Chicago will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, at 5555 N. River Road, in Rosemont, Illinois, on August 10-13...
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August 11-13: Steel City Con
The Steel City Con summer show will be held on August 11-13, 2023, at the Monroeville Convention Center, located at 209 Mall Boulevard...
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August 18-20: New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival
The New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival is on August 18-20, 2023, at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center...
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August 24-27: Fan Expo Canada
Fan Expo Canada is coming up soon on August 24-27, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, located at 255 Front Street West...
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August 31-September 4: Dragon Con
Dragon Con returns on August 31-September 4, 2023. It will be held in multiple host hotels, including the Hyatt Regency Atlanta...
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September 1-3: GalaxyCon Austin
GalaxyCon Austin is scheduled for September 1-3, 2023, at the Austin Convention Center, located at 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street in Austin, Texas...
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September 7-9: Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention
The next Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention will be held on September 7-9, 2023, at the Hunt Valley Delta Marriot, located at 245 Shawan Road...
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September 8-10: Arkansas Comic Con
The Arkansas Comic Con will be held on September 8-10, 2023, at the Statehouse Convention Center, 101 E. Markham Street, Little Rock, AR...
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September 8-10: Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con will be held on September 8-10, 2023, returning to the Baltimore Convention Center on One West Pratt Street...
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Behind the Famous Slide in Risky Business
Today, Tom Cruise is arguably the biggest movie star in the world. In the early 1980s, he was an up-and-comer ready
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Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special First Look
Go, go Power Rangers! The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise has reached its milestone 30th anniversary in the US...
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Disney Announces Little Mermaid Streaming, Blu-ray Dates
The Little Mermaid is swimming to homes soon on Disney+ and physical media. The live-action reimagining of Disney’s popular...
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Ancient Enemies #5
Dan DiDio and Danilo Beyruth’s world building in Ancient Enemies has continued at an impressive pace. Augmented by the...
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Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer #1
It’s been a few years since Willow and Tara’s daughter Thessaly was called to be a Slayer, and Buffy, Spike, and Anya restarted the...
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Conan The Barbarian #1
When Titan’s Free Comic Book Day issue of Conan arrived, it was a jolt, something that grabbed and held my attention. It was one of the best...
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RETRO REVIEW: Walter Simonson’s Manhunter and Other Stories Artist’s Edition
Editor Scott Dunbier and our friends at IDW Publishing might not know it, but this book is the reason...
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Sins of the Salton Sea #3
Things are moving quickly in Sins of the Salton Sea. In the last issue, Cecil sent his goons after his wife and son, killing her in the process...
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Universal Monsters in Rock Rebel Shop
Universal Monsters are some of pop culture’s most enduringly favored characters who’ve entertained and frightened multiple generations...
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