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Free Comic Book Day 2011 Wrap-up: and Lo, Stories Shall Be Told of This Day

EDITED TO ADD even more pictures! Phew! We are all still exhausted from a truly magical Free Comic Book Day yesterday. We can’t thank you all enough for joining us, and of course our deepest gratitude goes out to our … Continue reading

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Free Comic Book Day 2011!

We’re a little bit excited for Free Comic Book Day! Does it show? OFFICIAL SCHEDULE: Store hours: 11 am-7 pm 12-2:00 TOM KENNY AND SHERM COHEN 12-2:00 Lake Street Creamery Ice Cream Truck! 3-5:00 Very special guest Walter Koenig from … Continue reading

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Always look on the bright side…

(I know, now that song will be in your head all day, sorry) I was feeling cranky this morning; just over little stuff, like how Diamond decided to send us two copies of the finally-back-in-stock “Fun Home” tp. Which would … Continue reading

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Special Announcement!

If you’re hoping to visit us January 9th, 10th or 11th, we apologize, but your patience will be well-rewarded when we debut the ALL (SEMI)-NEW, ALL (SEMI)-DIFFERENT House of Secrets on Wednesday, January 12th! More information is on our Facebook page, but … Continue reading

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In-Store Event for RIP M.D.: Creator Signing, Original Art Raffle and Live Demo

Join us Friday at the House of Secrets from 5-7pm to celebrate the release of RIP M.D.! SPECIAL GUESTS: MITCH SCHAUER – RIP M.D. Creator The Angry Beavers, Marvel’s The Super Hero Squad Show MIKE VOSBURG – RIP M.D. Inker … Continue reading

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The Walking Dead; or How I Learned To Stop Worrying and Love My New Zombie Overlords

Like every responsible citizen, I sat down tonight for my regular dose of instruction on What to Do in the Event of the Zombie Apocalypse (and What NOT To Do. CoughCough. Shane.) Thoughts: I heart The Walking Dead. I can’t … Continue reading

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MYSTERY: what happened to Linda Medley’s name?

(EDITED 11-18: I asked and got a response! See bottom) WTF? The new volume of Castle Waiting (brilliant/beautiful/so much fun) is out today from Fantagraphics, but what the heck? Writer/artist Linda Medley is identified only as copyright holder in the … Continue reading

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