Category Archives: Comic Books

It’s National Comic Book Day 2021!

Today is National Comic Book Day, an unofficial “holiday” that’s celebrated every year on this date…although no one seems to know why that is, or who exactly started the tradition. Nevertheless, if you’re thinking that the friendly fiends at StarWarp Concepts musthave some … Continue reading

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Happy International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2021!

Avast, ye curs, whether you’re a fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise, or classic films like Captain Blood, The Crimson Pirate, and The Sea Hawk, it’s time again to celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day—with StarWarp Concepts’ own … Continue reading

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Tomorrow Is Batman Day 2021!

Held the 3rd Saturday in September since 2015, Batman Day is an annual celebration of one of DC Comics’ most iconic superheroes, the Darknight Detective who made his debut in Detective Comics #29 in 1939.  Created by Bob Kane with the help … Continue reading

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Oniric Comics Offers a Free Preview of Its Titles

Hey, old-school superhero fans, if you’re looking for a comic company whose growing list of titles takes you on a nostalgic trip back to the sort of super-fare you grew up reading, then indie comics house Oniric Comics is definitely one … Continue reading

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Tomorrow Is Read Comics in Public Day 2021!

Like the header says, Saturday is annual International Read Comics in Public Day. Started in 2010 by Brian Heater and Sarah Morean, it’s celebrated every August 28th, and is an appreciation of comic books and graphic novels, demonstrated by folks not … Continue reading

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It’s Free Comic Book Day 2021!

That’s right, comic book fans, today is Free Comic Book Day at brick-and-mortar and online comic shops around the world. In fact, it’s the event’s 20th anniversary! Usually held the first Saturday in May, this year’s event was bumped to August … Continue reading

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Every Day Can Be Buy Indie Comics Day, If You Put Your Mind to It!

Normally held the first Saturday in August, Buy Indie Comics Day—an annual event to celebrate and support the creations of independent comic book publishers—was held this past Saturday, July 31st, and somehow we missed that memo. Never heard of Buy Indie … Continue reading

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Congratulations to Oniric Comics On Its 100th Issue Publishing Milestone!

Hey, superhero fans, here’s some exciting news: Yesterday, indie comics house Oniric Comics made an exciting announcement: it had recently published its 100th release!  The brainchild of artist/president Chris Malgrain (with whom I collaborated on the 2005 Stan Lee comic project Stan Lee’s … Continue reading

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DriveThru’s Christmas in July 2021 Sale Brings a Pleasant Chill to Summer

Can you hear those jingle bells ringing? In the mood for some hot chocolate? Wishing the summer breezes blew just a little bit colder? If so, then you’re in the perfect frame of mind for that special time of year … Continue reading

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Happy National Superhero Day 2021!

How’s this for perfect timing? It’s not only New Comics Wednesday at your local comic shop and at online retail sites, but this year it just happens to fall on National Superhero Day! According to a number of websites, National Superhero … Continue reading

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