For those “not in the know,” the biggest comic book celebration of the year occurs annually on Free Comic Book Day. An alliance of participating comic retailers, publishers and distributors share the cost of handing out (literal) tons of comics, for free, to customers! This event typically runs on the first Saturday in May, which

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

Comics and music go hand in hand, both the realm of artists on the fringe. From the DIY zine scene, so integral to indie bands and comics alike, to a slickly printed graphic biographical adaptation, both artforms can often be found orbiting around each other. For music-lovers, reading a graphic novel centered on music can

The graphic form can do so much to enhance the art of storytelling, and when applied to memoir–an inherently personal and intimate form of narrative–it can offer another medium through which to view the author’s emotions and memories. From historical narratives to re-imagined childhoods to sagas of depression and self-discovery, there’s a rich world of

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

IDW’s first IDW Original title, Dark Spaces: Wildfire, is being optioned for an on-screen adaptation by Universal Content Productions, known for producing other comics-based shows like Happy!, Deadly Class, and The Umbrella Academy. This fresh Scott Snyder title, combining the character-based storytelling of Orange Meets the New Black with the outlaw heist plot of Six

Whether you’re a D&D player yourself, or whether you like to watch others create the story with shows like Critical Role or Dimension 20, now there’s finally a new blockbuster Dungeons and Dragons movie on the horizon that promises to be tons of fun. Releasing in March 2023, the movie follows a band of thieves

Comics aren’t just for showcasing the exploits of your favorite superheroes these days. Whether you’re trying to cook the perfect dumpling or figure out how the internet really works or get to the deep introspective questions about what your gender is and what it means, there’s a graphic novel for you. You’ll find that a

This Juneteenth, join us in celebrating legendary Black figures who have made their mark in history. From artists like James Brown and E.C. Stoner to Civil Rights leaders like John Lewis and Angela Davis to histories of Frederick Douglass and the Black Panther Party, these graphic novels focus on Black liberation and excellence on all

Wading through the wilderness of graphic novels and trades can be overwhelming! Never fear, we’ve done some of the legwork for you. Below, find top selections from our recent bestseller lists from some of our biggest publishers: IDW, DC, and Marvel. Maybe some are what you’d expect–Batman, Moon Knight, Sonic–but take note of some unexpected

Join in on the celebrations for Pride Month, whether you’re celebrating your own wonderful self, friends, family, or honoring this amazing community as a whole! We have some great graphic novels, comics, and manga across genres for readers of all ages. From romance to horror to sci-fi to action/adventure, there’s a Pride Month selection on

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