Ever since the Apple iPhone’s debut, tech-minded comic fans discussed it as the ideal platform to read comics in the 21st century. When your friends talk about it, it’s utopia dreaming. When the suits talk about it — especially if they can make money — it’s a step closer to becoming reality. A recent Reuters…
While you’re back to daily grind today, take solace in the fact that, in 48 hours, your local comic shop will be filled with a pile of surprises — including many of the titles we’ve been waiting on! We cover them all, plus: — Indy conquers the box office – big! — A second Watchmen…
This day began like the others all have, here at my computer. I heard the familiar startup sound of my Mac, saw the comforting image of my wallpaper and then opened up my e-mail. Spam… joke… spam…. annoying forward… reminder on work I need to do… spam… And then a pile of e-mails in a…
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in 1956, David Victor “Dave” Sim dropped out of high school to pursue a career in comic books. In the 1970s he worked on a fanzine, The Now and Then Times (Now and Then Books was the comic book store Sim had worked at for his first job) and then…
Late last month, we heard the sad news that David Pirkola, owner of Apparitions Comics and Books in Kentwood, Mich., had been shot in an apparent robbery. Now, as reported by Kentwood’s NBC affiliate, two men have been arrested in the shooting. The two suspects have been in custody for about a week, with police…
Coming off a weekend where Iron Man breaks movie records and 2 million free comics are handed out, the momentum for this week doesn’t slow down. Like good ol’ Ringo Starr, walk into your comic store and you will see: — DC fills in some background for Final Crisis and finally finishes off the Donner…
The doors are about to open at comic stores all over the world, taking part in Free Comic Book Day. ComicMix Radio has full coverage, thanks to our coast-to-coast network of retailers that include: Golden Apple Comics in LA; Sun Coast Comics in Jacksonville, FL; Midnight Comics & Games in Houston, TX; Midtown Comics in…
Until not too long ago, I worked for a newspaper as a police reporter, filing stories about homicides and then covering comic books in my free time. Thankfully, the worlds of real violence and superhero battles never intersected. For the owner of Apparitions Comics and Books in Kentwood, MIch., violence became all too real Friday…
A few months back, retailer Gordon Lee escaped prosecution when a mistrial was declared in the case against him for distributing obscene material. Today comes word the case won’t be brought again. The legal battle began in 2004 after an employee at Lee’s comic book store accidentally gave a minor a sampler book containing a…
No wonder he looks so good using his powers – Heroes star Milo Ventigmilia is no stranger to the comic book store. So, what’s in his brown bag each week? We catch him on the floor of The New York Comic Con to find out. And remember, you can always subscribe to ComicMix Radio podcasts…
Despite the Reality TV show, license to carry a gun and the costumed crusader thing, the Defuser is just like us. He hits the comic shop every week, but what does he grab? He shares his weekly list with us, plus: — Image, Marvel & DC all chalk up sell-outs — See you in September…
Despite the Reality TV show, license to carry a gun and the costumed crusader thing, the Defuser is just like us. He hits the comic shop every week, but what does he grab? He shares his weekly list with us, plus: — Image, Marvel & DC all chalk up sell-outs — See you in September…
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