Comic Store PA

05/22/2026

We are open Memorial Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2026!

05/03/2026

We hope you enjoyed Free Comic Book Day as much as we did! It’s always one of our favorite days of the year—seeing familiar faces, meeting new fans, and sharing our love of comics with the community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, grabbed some books, and made the day special (and yes… even Batman made an appearance). We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to see you again soon!

04/30/2026

Rest In Peace, Gerry Conway, September 10, 1952 – April 2026, age 73. He was an American comic book writer and editor, science fiction writer, screenwriter, and television writer and producer. He co-created the Marvel Comics vigilante antihero the Punisher as well as Peter Parker's clone Ben Reilly, the super villain Jackal, and the first Ms. Marvel. He also wrote the death of the character Gwen Stacy during his long run on The Amazing Spider-Man in the story arc "The Night Gwen Stacy Died".

For DC Comics, he co-created the superheroes Firestorm, Power Girl, Jason Todd, and the villain Killer Croc, and wrote Justice League of America for eight years. Conway wrote the first major, modern-day intercompany crossover, Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man.

Gerard Francis Conway was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on September 10, 1952. He was a fan of comics from a young age. A letter from him appears in Fantastic Four 50 (May 1966), written when Conway was 13.
He attended New York University for a time.

Conway eventually scripted virtually every major Marvel title, and co-created (with writers Roy and Jean Thomas and artist Mike Ploog) the lead character of the feature "Werewolf by Night", in Marvel Spotlight 2 (Feb. 1972); he also wrote the premiere issue of Marvel's The Tomb of Dracula, introducing the longstanding literary vampire into the Marvel universe.

At 19, Conway began scripting The Amazing Spider-Man, succeeding Stan Lee as writer of one of Marvel's flagship titles. His run, from issues 111–149 (August 1972 – October 1975), included the landmark death of Gwen Stacy story in 121 (June 1973). Eight issues later, Conway and Andru introduced the Punisher as a conflicted antagonist for Spider-Man, as well as the Jackal. The Punisher became a popular star of numerous comic books and has been adapted into three movies and a live action television series. Conway additionally wrote Fantastic Four, from 133–152 (April 1973 – Nov. 1974).

For a time, a confluence of publishing schedules resulted in Conway stories appearing in both Marvel and DC comics in the same month: The prolific Conway's comic books with January 1977 cover-dates alone, for example, are Marvel's The Avengers, The Defenders, Captain Marvel, Iron Man, The Spectacular Spider-Man, and the premiere issues of Ms. Marvel and Logan's Run, and Superman and Action Comics.

On April 27, 2026, Marvel Comics announced on its website and social media accounts that Conway had died at the age of 73.

There is so much more to his story. I encourage everyone to do a Google or check online for more of his very impressive history as a creator and a man. May he rest in peace.

28 McGovern Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602

04/28/2026

Join us for Free Comic Book Day — Saturday, May 2! 💥 Graphic novels 30% off 💥 Bagged back issues 50% off
Everyone gets one free comic. 📕 Each additional comic is 50 cents, with proceeds donated to Lancaster libraries. 📚
Hours: 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Meet “Batman”! 🦇

Here is a list of all the free comics coming* on Saturday, May 2 for FCBD & CGD 2026:

Alien, Predator & Planet of the Apes #1 (Marvel Comics) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Amazing Spider-Man #1000 / Queen in Black #1 (Marvel Comics) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Armageddon / X-Men #1 (Marvel Comics) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Aquamanatee #1 Special Edition (DC Comics) (Free Comic Book Day)
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Legends / Minecraft: Heart of Cobblestone (Dark Horse Comics) (Comics Giveaway Day)
AWA Sneak Preview (AWA Studios) (Free Comic Book Day)
Blue Lock Full Color Selection & Dragon Circus (Kodansha Comics) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Conan the Barbarian: Tides of the Tyrant King #0 (Titan Comics) (Free Comic Book Day)
DC x Sonic #1 Special Edition (DC Comics) (Free Comic Book Day)
Disney Manga: Stitch! Best Food Forever! (Tokyopop) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Dungeon Crawler Carl #0 (Vault Comics)
Energon Universe 2026 Special (Image Comics/Skybound Entertainment) (Free Comic Book Day)
Flash Gordon #1 (Mad Cave Studios) (Free Comic Book Day)
Future Is ****** Annual 2026 #1 (REKCAH Comics)
Garfield (BOOM! Studios/Kaboom!) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Greatest American Hero (AMP Comics) (Free Comic Book Day)
Gunhoney Doubles Down #0 (Titan Comics) (Free Comic Book Day)
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe / Dungeons & Dragons (Dark Horse Comics) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Jem and the Holograms / My Little Pony Flipbook (BOOM! Studios/Kaboom!/BOOM! Box) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Journey Into The West (UDON Entertainment/Manga Classics) (Free Comic Book Day)
Keenspot Spotlight 2026 (Keenspot) (Free Comic Book Day)
Keenspot Toybox 2026 (Keenspot) (Free Comic Book Day)
Locke & Key #1 (IDW Publishing)
Mega Man Showdown Special #1 (UDON Entertainment) (Free Comic Book Day)
Mind Mgmt / Fort Psycho Special (Oni Press) (Free Comic Book Day)
Mister Magic: The Graphic Novel Sampler (Ten Speed Graphic) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Minotaur The Cold Open (Ignition Press) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Inanna The Name She Lost #0 (Vault Comics)
Pizza and Taco (Random House Childrens Books) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Power Rangers #0 (BOOM! Studios) (Comics Giveaway Day)
School Bus Graveyard (Random House Childrens Books) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Something Is Killing the Children: Road to Slaughter (BOOM! Studios) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Sonic the Hedgehog #1 (IDW Publishing) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Spidey & His Amazing Friends #1 (Marvel Comics) (Comics Giveaway Day)
Stitch #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) (Free Comic Book Day)
Street Fighter Forever #0 (UDON Entertainment) (Free Comic Book Day)
Supernatural #1 (Dynamite Entertainment) (Free Comic Book Day)
Terrorbytes #1 (Mad Cave Studios) (Free Comic Book Day)
The British Are Coming: The Graphic Edition, Volume 1 (Ten Speed Graphic) (Comics Giveaway Day)
The Cimmerian: The Pool of the Black One (Ablaze) (Free Comic Book Day)
The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade: The Graphic Novel Sampler (Penguin Young Readers) (Comics Giveaway Day)
The Nice House on the Lake #1 (DC Comics) (Free Comic Book Day)
The Whole Wide World of Mabel Mulligan: A Graphic Novel Sampler (Penguin Young Readers) (Comics Giveaway Day)
WEBTOON Unscrolled Preview (Wattpad Webtoon Studios) (Comics Giveaway Day)
World of Archie One-Shot (Archie Comics) (Free Comic Book Day)

What's the difference between Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day? Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day are synonymous, the same thing only with a different name.

*Comics may vary, however this is a comprehensive list of what has been offered by the various publishers. Enjoy!

04/19/2026

Stop in to Hagerstown, MD next weekend for Four State Comic Con and say hello to our sister store - Comic Store West.
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FOUR STATE COMIC CON 2026 VENDOR MAP!!!
We are officially less than 2 weeks away from your favorite weekend of the year!!! Hagerstown Community College

04/02/2026

The X-Men are one of Marvel’s cornerstone franchises—part superhero team, part social allegory. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, they debuted in X-Men #1 (1963).

What are your favorite X-Men stories?

My top five:
1. X-Men: The Dark Phoenix Saga
2. X-Men: Days of Future Past
3. X-Men: God Loves, Man Kills
4. Astonishing X-Men Vol. 1: Gifted
5. House of X / Powers of X

04/02/2026

Awesome cosplay is awesome! 💥 https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1DNLN2zbDh/?mibextid=wwXIfr

That’s Spider-Punk — a fan-favorite alternate version of Spider-Man with a punk rock aesthetic.

🕸️ Identity
• Real name: Hobie Brown
• A rebellious, anti-establishment Spider-hero from an alternate universe (Earth-138)

📚 First Appearance
• Comic debut: The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (2015)**
• Created by Dan Slott (writer) and Olivier Coipel (artist)

🎸 Key Traits & Style
• Punk rocker look: spikes, patches, DIY gear (like the vest you’re seeing)
• Often carries a guitar that doubles as a weapon
• Anti-authoritarian attitude — fights oppressive regimes (not just crime)
• Uses raw, aggressive fighting style instead of traditional Spidey finesse

🌍 Origin (Comics)
• In his universe, Norman Osborn becomes a tyrannical ruler
• Hobie gains spider-powers and leads a rebellion against him
• Very much a “rage against the machine” version of Spider-Man

🎬 Popularity Boost
• Gained major recognition from
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
where he’s voiced by Daniel Kaluuya and portrayed as a laid-back but fiercely independent anarchist

🕸️ Spider-Punk: Top Reading List (Essential + Bonus)

🔥 1. First Appearance (Must-Read Origin)
• The Amazing Spider-Man #10 (2015)
• Spider-Verse #2 (2015)

👉 This is where Hobie Brown (Earth-138) is introduced during the Spider-Verse event 
👉 Spider-Verse #2 gives you his full punk rebellion vibe in one of his best short stories 

⚡ 2. The Spider-Verse Core (Key Appearances)
• The Amazing Spider-Man (2014) #7–15
• Spider-Verse Team-Up (2015) #1–3

👉 Hobie pops in and out, but this gives you the full multiverse context
👉 Essential if you liked the Spider-Verse movie tone

🕷️ 3. Spider-Geddon (Bigger Role)
• Edge of Spider-Geddon #4 (2018)
• Spider-Geddon #0–5 (2018)

👉 This is where Spider-Punk becomes more than a cameo
👉 He’s part of the resistance against the Inheritors again 

🎸 4. SOLO SERIES (Best Modern Entry Point)
• Spider-Punk (2022) ( #1–5)

👉 This is the definitive Spider-Punk story
• Expands Earth-138
• Introduces his “band” of heroes
• Pure punk energy and style

👉 It’s literally his first solo run 

🧠 5. Follow-Up / Extra Content
• Spider-Verse Unlimited Infinity Comic #38

👉 Continues his story after the 2022 series 

🎯 Quick “Best Of” Shortcut

If you just want the essentials without the deep dive:
1. Amazing Spider-Man #10 (2015)
2. Spider-Verse #2
3. Edge of Spider-Geddon #4
4. Spider-Punk (2022) #1–5

That’s the clean, no-filler Spider-Punk experience.

🧩 Why He’s Worth Reading
• Not Peter Parker — he’s Hobie Brown, a different legacy character 
• Anti-authority, anti-corporate themes (very different tone from classic Spidey)
• One of the few Spider-characters who leads a revolution, not just fights villains

03/31/2026

For 2026, Good Friday is April 3, and Easter Sunday is April 5. Comic Store PA will be open both days! ❤️🐥

Friday: 10 AM to 7:30 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 7:30 PM
Sunday: noon to 5 PM

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02/22/2026

We just received a ton of Simpsons toys at the shop, so if you’re in the area, please stop in and take a look! 28 McGovern Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day from Comic Store PA 💞

01/24/2026

Hi, this is the Sunday clerk. We will be closed this Sunday because of the predicted storm. ❄️ Thank you for always visiting and I wish you all a safe and happy weekend. ⛄️