There are so many new comic titles every year it is easy to forget what came out last month let alone last year, and even harder to remember the last ten years. Sadly these books get pushed to the backs of people’s minds even if they read them at the time they no longer remember. … Read more
Time for the second issue of Jake’s Gag Bag, where I talk about a moment in a comic book that got a real laugh from me, and not one of those fake laughs you give to your boring cousin during the holidays and family gatherings. 2016 was a wild time for DC, they had just … Read more
I hear a lot of stories of people getting into the comic book world really young but I was sort of a late bloomer. I lived in San Diego around the age of 11 or 12 when my dad tried to get me to go to the San Diego Comic Con but I declined as … Read more
There is an old adage that in comics death doesn’t really matter. Your favorite character has probably died, been reborn, been a zombified version of themselves, been cloned, been brainwashed to kill for the enemy or maybe even had their marriage erased by “the devil” at some point in the time you have been reading … Read more
Even though I just want to read comics, I like to take care of my things. This is how I personally take care of my comics. Depending on the size of comic I use current or standard bags. I am looking for a nice snug fit, I don’t like loose fitting bags. First check your … Read more
I remember a time, not too long ago, no one wanted any 2nd prints. They seemed like merely a consolation prize for those who missed out on the first. I can’t tell you how many times I would ask someone who had been looking for an issue the last several weeks, ”Hey, I got a … Read more
A villain is classically defined as a “character who opposes the hero” or a “deliberate scoundrel or criminal” according to Webster’s dictionary. A hero is said to be “a mythological or legendary figure often of divine descent endowed with great strength or ability” or “a person admired for achievements and noble qualities” and “one who … Read more
Despite it being months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there not being any sign of the situation abating, we are still having issues with some customers not wearing masks or wearing them properly. So, as a refresher, let’s review the issue with the help of some of our heroes. Superman. No mask, no entry. He’s … Read more
This year marks my 10th anniversary working at Graham Crackers. This year also happens to mark the 10th anniversary of Skybound Entertainment. Coincidence? Yea, probably! Over the past decade, there’s been few studios that – in my opinion – have published as many top notch comics, shows, and video games as Skybound has. It’s almost … Read more
Some of my customers in Naperville really do not understand why I am so jacked for the new Rise of Ultraman book. This blog entry will tell you why. I have grown up with Godzilla and Gamera movies but there was so many TV shows that were of the same genre. As far back as … Read more