Variety Comics

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11/16/2022

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2008/09/21/dont-mess-comic-book-guy/13346978007/

CHICAGO - Shoulders hunched, silver-gray hair swept back from his temples, the Comic Book Guy sits still and silent in his underground lair, his dark eyes scanning the room from behind silver-rimmed …

08/20/2020

This year, on Saturday, September 5th, our annual comic convention is going online!

Join us at eisenhowerlibrary.org/comicfest2020 to sign up for virtual panels for the whole family, submit photos for our cosplay costume contest, and stroll through our online artists alley to support the many talented artists, writers, and vendors like Gene Ha who have participated in our convention over the years.

Gene is the NY Times best selling writer and artist of the series Mae. He is best known for his work with writer Alan Moore on Top 10 and its prequel The Forty-Niners. He has won 4 Eisners, the highest award in American comics, and an Inkpot Award.

05/26/2020

https://blockclubchicago.org/2020/05/26/atlas-comics-a-northwest-side-staple-for-30-years-needs-your-help-surviving-the-coronavirus-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3KpJgGF3oLriu6g1utoGAzHtNMCubf9YZwhYMitwPCucP16LjN2dJHEag

“We’ve been in the neighborhood for so long. So many of the people know us and even if they aren’t collecting anymore, they come in to reminisce."

04/28/2020

Oak Parks One Stop Comics is, like many direct market comic book retailers around the … Ricky Manzella needs your support for Save One Stop Comics In Oak Park

12/20/2019

Yesterday was the 10th anniversary of Rick's passing. He will always be missed.

Richard J. Vitone, 56, owner of Variety Comic Book Store.

05/10/2019

Life after Variety Comics!
Vinny Nguyen ( & family) has a new business venture to enhance your health & wellness.

AK Wellness & Supplement,
4854 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077.
PH. (847) 313-8202.

Drop by and check out their "VARIETY" of health & diet products sometime!