Nintendo is one of the most successful brands of our time.  Their polished videogames have entertained generations of players since the 1980s.  They’ve parlayed this success into a larger brand empire, with the possibility of further stratospheric success with the launch of the upcoming animated Super Mario Brothers movie (catch the latest trailer here). Kids

Over the holiday weekend Disney released the highly anticipated trailer for Season 3 of The Mandalorian.  If you haven’t had a chance to catch it, zip over to this link to give it a view.  Our favorite armored laconic mercenary is reunited with his surrogate child Baby Yo—Grogu, and together they are embarking on a

There’s still time to find the perfect gift! Whether they’re Marvel-heads, gamers, Trekkies, or taken with the body horror charms of Junji Ito and Alien, we have something for everyone on your list. See below for a list of our top 20 gift picks under $20, fit for kids, adults, and those in between. Our

It’s a great time to be a Pokémon fan! Ash Ketchum has finally become a world champion in the anime after 25 years (while still somehow being only 10-years-old!). And Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for the Nintendo Switch just came out today!!! So basically gonna be taking over my entire weekend. The holidays are

For those of you with young children this is old news, but Minecraft is insanely popular!  It’s estimated that 50% of all kids 9-11 years old are currently playing the game, and 35 million students and teachers are licensed to use the Education Edition of Minecraft. The official Minecraft YouTube channel has amassed over 1

The temperature is dropping; leaves are turning; pumpkins are being carved and potions are being brewed. Indeed, friends, it’s finally spooky season! The time of monsters, ghouls, candy, and of course, Trick-or-Read comics. If you want to grab one of these exclusive Trick-or-Read titles, browse our map of participating stores and drop by your nearest

Na na na na na na na na Batman! Batman Day is this Saturday, September 17th, and we’re so excited to celebrate Gotham’s favorite mysterious hero. Bad guys beware, because somewhere out there, cloaked in the shadows of street corners, lies the city’s greatest force for justice. Batman is a unique figure in the superhero

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15- October 15, and there’s no better time to celebrate Hispanic and Latino creators and characters in the comics world! Below, see some of our favorite picks for this month. Familiar faces like superheroes Miles Morales and Jaime Reyes make an appearance, but there are also great children’s titles

Are there important properties missing from your shop’s children section? Today we highlight three of our best selling kids lines you may not have taken notice of yet. Season 3 of Bluey is streaming now on Disney+! Bluey is one of the most popular current TV shows, with hundreds of thousands of plays each episode.

Witches, ghosts, and mysterious forces of the unknown take center stage in these bestselling spooky picks for young readers. If you’re stocking up for Halloween, don’t forget these age-appropriate stories of ghouls, creepy mysteries, and bands of plucky children who ultimately make their brave escape with a little help from their friends.

Comic-Con has announced the nominees for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards 2022! We’re proud to have so many titles and creators nominated this year for their work published in the calendar year of 2021. Nominees this year range from classic comic staples like Superman Red & Blue to graphic history books like The Black

Free Comic Book Day is coming to a store near you this Saturday, May 7! This weekend, get to your local comic shop for some free goodies and comradery. Not sure where to go? Check out FCBD’s website for their comic shop locator and a full list of free comics available this year, complete with