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Michael Costello Shipping on Wednesday Nov 18th, 2009

Just in time for those cold winter days, get a hoodie with Flash, Batman, Superman, or Green Lantern symbol. First Marvel had lead figures, then DC, then Star Wars, and now BUFFY. And of course each line has figures coming in this week so I need to find one of those Dental office lead… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on November 13, 2009 at 2:35pm — 3 Comments

Michael Costello GAME DEMO DAYS at Downtown Comics start Nov 17th

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Wondering whether a game is worth playing? Starting Tues Nov 17th Downtown Comics is going to help you out. Every Tues from now until Christmas we will be holding board game demos from 11am-1pm at our Downtown Store (11 East Market). So come by during your lunch hour and learn a new game. Better yet we will reward you for your time with a special coupon (15% off the game being demoed or 10% off any game in the store). Demos usually last from 15-30min. Do you wa… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on November 9, 2009 at 2:50pm — No Comments

Michael Costello SHIPPING on Wednesday Nov 11th, 2009

So two wisecracking super-heroes walk into a bar.....I don't know the punch line, but Joe Kell… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on November 6, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Michael Costello SHIPPING on WEDNESDAY NOV 4TH, 2009

Sorry for the delay, I had major computer issues all weekend. Quite a bit for a traditional first wednesday "skip" week. Do you want a Yellow ring to add to your collection, then all you have to do is buy Doom Patrol #4 from us this week. Some intriguing titles this week are Stumptow… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on November 2, 2009 at 10:39am — 2 Comments

Michael Costello Shipping on Wednesday Oct 28th, 2009

As with all end of the month shipping, everything is out this week. DC has plenty of Blackest night and Batman along with the final 7th issue of Ambush Bug (there is no #6 its a gag don't ask). Marvel has alot of Avengers, 2 more LIST one-shots, plenty of Wolverine, the dead back to life in X… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on October 25, 2009 at 11:00pm — 2 Comments

Michael Costello Shipping on Wednesday October 21st, 2009

Travel back to the seventies with the new Marvel tumblers (Iron Fist, Doom, Wolverine, Silver Surfer, Spider-man, and Spider-woman). Marvels got Deadpool, Hulk, Spider-woman, Iron Man and Dark Avengers leading the way. DC has Batman, Superman, the Bagley Justice League, and some Blacke… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on October 17, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

Pete Kilmer Star Wars In Concert Ticket Giveaway and Sale!

Hey everyone... well you Star Wars fans should know by now that there is a Star Wars Concert coming to the Consenco Fieldhouse on Dec. 12th. If you don't know what I'm talking about take a look at the video below.... " target="_blank"> Now tickets are on sale at all ticketmaster box offices. HOWEVER...each Downtown Comics location has a pair of tickets to giveaway. For the month of November all YOU need to do is buy a Star Wars comic. Wh… Continue

Added by Pete Kilmer on October 13, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Michael Costello Shipping on Wednesday October 14th, 2009

Hard to believe it but Amerigo Vespucci Day does not affect new comics WEDNESDAY this week. Deadpool finally makes it to 900 this week (about time). Cowboy Ninja Viking combines 3 of my 4 favorite things so this looks cool. Akira comes back into popular consciousness from a brand new publish… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on October 10, 2009 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

Michael Costello Shipping on Wednesday Oct 7th, 2009

Wow Am I tired from 24 hour comic day. Yea that's it..that's the reason this is late. Anyway congrats to all the participants and special thanks to Jeff for pulling it all together. This week has a lot of interesting projects. Haunt by Kirkman/Mcfarlane, the first of 5 Bloom County HC that… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on October 4, 2009 at 8:04pm — 3 Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Update - WE DID IT!

Downtown Comics would like to congratulate James Ratcliffe and Chuck Gratner for successfully completing the 24 Hour Comic Challenge! Chuck finished in just over 23.5 hours, while James finished with exactly 8 minutes to spare. I will post the final pages in the AM, as I need to shut down the laptop and let it cool down -- also, everyone here at DTC Castleton is in dire need of sleep! I would also like to thank Outback Steakhouse again for their support, as well as Bawls Guarana Energy Drink. S… Continue

Added by Jeff on October 4, 2009 at 4:24pm — No Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Update 6

Whoo-boy! The drawing hands are gettin' sore, the bags under our eyes grown ever heavier and our resolve is tested to the limit as we close in on hour 23 of our 24 Hour Comics Challenge! Riveting, no? If not, then you really should have been here. Samantha Kyle and Lee Cherolis have returned to usher us accross the finish line. Chuck is on his 24th page! James is hot on his heels, now inking his 22nd page. I am tired... That said, an awesome time has been had by all. Stay tuned for the sevent… Continue

Added by Jeff on October 4, 2009 at 2:27pm — No Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Update 5

Wow! Time flies when you're deliriously tired! It is almost hour nineteen of our inaugural Comics Challenge and the guys are still chuggin' along on their respective comic projects. Chuck now on page twenty while James is finishing up page seventeen of his opus. These guys are recharged on Starbuck's and ready to see this through to the bitter end! The photo albums have all been updated and you can see their latest pages there. The store will be reopening in approximately ten minutes so come on… Continue

Added by Jeff on October 4, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Update 4

As of this writing, we are now an hour and a half past the halfway point of the 24 Hour Comics Challenge. Chuck and James are neck-and-neck, each on page 12. We have just under 11 hours left to go and spirits are high; even if energy levels are not quite so... I have also updated the photo albums in the sidebar again, so please check those out. As a reminder, our 24 Hour sale is still going on through 5PM today when both the Challenge and the store will come to a close, so please stop in and s… Continue

Added by Jeff on October 4, 2009 at 5:33am — No Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Update 3

Well, Folks, we've just entered hour eight of our 24 Hour Comic Challenge! James and Chuck are still going strong - check out the featured photo albums in the sidebar of the DTC front page to chart their progress. Sadly, Samantha Kyle had to leave us, but not before knocking out an impressive eight pages of pencil work in just under seven hours. We'd like to thank Sam, again, for stopping by and Lee Cherolis (of Indy Webcomics), as well. Lee did a rather "creative" sketch of myself and a bottle… Continue

Added by Jeff on October 4, 2009 at 12:40am — No Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Update

We're moving through hour 3, now and I suppose its time to show some work. James Ratcliffe, a veteran of the 24 Hour Comics Challenge, has finished page 1 and is finishing up page 2 as we speak. We also have Chuck Gratner on hand. Chuck is taking a different approach, choosing to thumbnail his pages out before beginning his pencil work. He is currently on thumbnail #16. We also have Sam Kyle of the webcomic randomassembly.com. Sam is currently penciling page 5 of her comic entry (she promises to… Continue

Added by Jeff on October 3, 2009 at 7:46pm — No Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Challenge and Sale has Begun!

Hello Everyone! Jeff at Downtown Comics Castleton, here. The 24 Hour Challenge has begun and so has our Sale. We'll be going from now until 5PM tomorrow evening. Be sure to stop by and support the artists and take advantage of the sale. Just a reminder, receive 20% off of your purchase (with the exception of new releases) from now through the end of the challenge. I will also be making posts throughout the evening to report the progress of our intrepid comics creators. Stay tuned! - Jeff Continue

Added by Jeff on October 3, 2009 at 4:39pm — No Comments

Downtown Store Zendikar On Shelves Today!

The newest Magic: The Gathering release, "Zendikar", is on shelves today. The supply of this expansion is EXTREMELY scarce with no clear restock date from WOTC. Although we have a fairly decent supply of boosters and Intro packs, we are definitely going to run out before a restock arrives. This one is simply harder to find than M10 was last go-around. Translation: If you want some of this it might be a good idea to stop in this weekend. Because of the short supply we will be selling discounted b… Continue

Added by Downtown Store on October 2, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Downtown Store Passes to ZOMBIELAND sneak preview

I have a few passes for Zombieland pre-screening downtown this Thursday Zombieland Thursday October 1 at 7:30pm Regal Center 9 (Circle Center Mall) Buy a copy of any Walking Dead trade paperback or individual issue and get a free pass for 2 to the screening. Those of you really into it will get VIP seating if you come to the screening dressed as a zombie. If you choose to do this, please take pics and send to us. I dig zombie flicks. Continue

Added by Downtown Store on September 28, 2009 at 12:38pm — No Comments

Jeff 24 Hour Comics Update

Hello! We are glad to see the interest this event has received. As such, I am extending the registration deadline until Wednesday, 9/30/09. Remember, there is no fee to sign-up. All we ask is that you bring whatever supplies you intend to use, be 21 years of age (or older) and be ready to draw! To recap, the challenge is to produce 24 comic pages (penciled and inked) in 24 hours! Successful entries will be submitted to ComicsPro.com for inclusion in the Ohio State Museum of Cartooning under th… Continue

Added by Jeff on September 27, 2009 at 3:51pm — No Comments

Michael Costello SHIPPING on Wednesday Sept 30th, 2009

Its the end of the month so a little bit of everything. Previews, wizard, lots of comics, some DC/Marvel Lead figu… Continue

Added by Michael Costello on September 26, 2009 at 8:43am — 4 Comments

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