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
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
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
I have always thought of comic reading/collecting as a very solo hobby. I mean we buy our comics and typically take them home and read them alone. The social aspect of the hobby typically comes from when we visit the comics store we shop at, or when we attend conventions. The thing is, pop culture … Read more
I could not figure out what to write for my blog entry this time. So, I asked Dawn (my associate) what I should do and she said write something about the resurgence of Conan the Barbarian by Marvel. We did have a conversation about it on Wednesday morning. So once again I am going to … Read more
Commentary by Dan W. It’s 1999. You can’t go a day without hearing Prince’s seminal hit of the same name on the radio. (Everyone still listens to terrestrial radio.) DC’s Batman comics are in the midst of “No Man’s Land”, an ambitious year-long project that ties every Batman series together in a tapestry of stories … Read more
Anyone that goes into the Naperville store knows this. Yet this essay will not be about my personal problems. What I want to talk about is something close to all our heart: COMICS. Coming soon in November is our Winter Sale (Nov. 15th-17th with a pre-sale in our Naperville and Lakeview store from 7pm to … Read more