Thanks to you guys, we had a record-breaking attendance Black Friday at Cosmic Comics! Showing up to any retailer before six a.m. makes you a trooper. Showing up to a comic shop before six a.m. makes you a certified Bad Ass Mouther !, so shout-out to the seventy-five or so of you who waited in the cold on Black Friday. We saw more faces in the store this Black Friday … [Read more...]
Nerd Girl’s Guide to Manga for the American Comic Reader
In the back room of the shop today, I came across a magazine highlighting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund's new library guide for understanding manga. Specifically, the title is CBLDF Presents Manga: Introduction, Challenges, and Best Practices. The cover of the magazine has a wonderful full-color piece of CLAMP art from the lauded series Chobits in which Chi is holding a … [Read more...]
Cosmic Comics! Holiday Traditions: Christmas Pajamas
The Pajama Elves made a stop by Cosmic Comics, with three new super DC inspired ladies pajama sets! Start your Christmas Pajamas Shopping today! Every year on Christmas Eve, my mother has, without fail, presented me with a special pair of Christmas Pajamas. The first time I remember receiving a pair, I was maybe four or five. Presents set under the tree in the corner of a … [Read more...]
Larime Taylor Fascinates with A Voice in the Dark Issue1
Disable writer, artist and A Voice in the Dark Issue 1 creator Larime Taylor does some very nice work. Psychological thrillers are definitely a thing I love. I love wondering if what I think is happening is actually part of reality, or just in the imagination. Larime Taylor poses an age old question: Are you born that way, or were you made that way? And, more importantly: … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Comic Expo Photos
The 2013 Las Vegas Comic Expo at Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Good day everyone! The Dork Knight is here to share with you some of the photos from this past weekend's Las Vegas Comic Expo, a popular art themed convention that focuses on Comic Books, Sci-Fi, Anime, and everything in between. Be on the lookout for more photos and an article about the weekend from your … [Read more...]
The Rise of Silver Age Comic Books
Superheroes are enjoying a rise in popularity lately. It seems every time you turn around, there is a new movie being made that features someone with inhuman powers that comes to the rescue of the human race. This certainly is not a new fad. Superheroes were first immortalized in comic books. These comics were popular among soldiers serving in World War II because they were a … [Read more...]
The Process Of Buying Silver Age Marvel Comics
Buying Silver Age Marvel Comics The popularity of many comics from years past means that for many people, superheroes can feel like childhood friends, so reading and collecting comic books, especially older issues, can be fun process that helps many remember the carefree days of youth and adolescence. However, the process of finding and buying Silver Age Marvel comics for sale … [Read more...]