Posts tagged with Comics

South Philly Comics is hosting its own funeral, but it’s not a death knell for other city shops
The printed word is waning, but local comic shops rely on loyal customers ... and new ideas.

These are the most expensive things you can buy at Philly Comic-Con
They've got the first appearance of Superman in a comic book; it'll only set you back $750k.
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Free Comic Book Day in Philly: 8 must-visit locations
Free Comic Book Day is this Saturday across the country. Here are some places in Philly you can go to get free stuff, snag good deals, purchase original art, see crazy cosplay and celebrate the event.

Philly’s own Comic-Con: Meet some of the 80,000 who will show up this weekend
Welcome to Wizard World Philadelphia, our very own Comic-Con.