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District Comics Signing 27 October 2012
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Nov27

District Comics Signing 27 October 2012

posted by Big Planet Comics

Big Planet Comics was excited to host a twelve person signing for the new District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington D.C. anthology, a collection of true stories about the history of DC

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Happy Thanksgiving!
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Nov22

Happy Thanksgiving!

posted by Big Planet Comics

We are closed today for Thanksgiving but we will be open tomorrow at our regular hours. We hope everyone enjoys the day off (we sure are!) and that you won a free turkey like Gladstone! Big Planet Comics wouldn’t be what it is without all of your support, business, and friendship over...

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Raina Telgemeier Signing September 22
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Sep28

Raina Telgemeier Signing September 22

posted by Big Planet Comics

Big Planet Comics was excited and proud to present Raina Telgemeier at two signings at our stores, September 22!

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Mike Rex Signing August 18
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Aug23

Mike Rex Signing August 18

posted by Big Planet Comics

New York Times bestselling author Mike Rex appeared at our stores for his new comic, Fangbone!

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Catching Up with the X-Men: The Hope Era
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Jul30

Catching Up with the X-Men: The Hope Era

posted by Nick

“If I want to catch up on current X-Men continuity, where do I start?” Here is a comprehensive guide to the Hope Era of X-Men comics.

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Jerry Gaylord Signing May 26
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Jun06

Jerry Gaylord Signing May 26

posted by Big Planet Comics

Big Planet Comics was proud to host another fun signing on May 26 when Jerry Gaylord and his wife Penelope came to Big Planet Comics in College Park to promote their new Boom! comic, Fanboys vs. Zombies (written by Sam Humphries). Jerry is the penciller and Penelope is the inker on the book. Jerry brought a huge selection of art for the book with him. Not only does Penelope do the inking on Fanboys vs. Zombies but she also does a lot of her own art. Jerry and Penelope live over on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and do a lot of local shows (try to catch them if you can!) They both said they would love to come back to Big Planet in the fall and...

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Free Comic Book Day 2012
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May11

Free Comic Book Day 2012

posted by jared

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is an annual event when publishers print a bunch of free comics for stores to give away to reward comic readers, and hopefully get some new comic readers too! 2012 was the best FCBD we've ever had!

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Jorge Aguirre & Jeremy Whitley Signing May 5
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May10

Jorge Aguirre & Jeremy Whitley Signing May 5

posted by jared

Another awesome signing took place at Big Planet Comics with Jeremy Whitley (Princeless) and Jorge Aguirre (Giants Beware!)

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Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore Signing April 14
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Apr20

Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore Signing April 14

posted by jared

Well, we had a great time when Justin Jordan and Tradd Moore came to Big Planet Comics on April 14 to celebrate the release of the first trade paperback of their great new series, The Strange Talent of Luther Strode.

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How to Destroy a Comics Classic
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Mar19

How to Destroy a Comics Classic

posted by jared

There are many difficulties in making a comic book reproduction great. Sometimes a publisher gets nearly everything wrong.

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2011 Holiday Gift Guide
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Dec16

2011 Holiday Gift Guide

posted by Big Planet Comics

Can't figure out what to get that special someone? get 'em comics! Check out our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!

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New U St. Location is NOW OPEN!
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Sep28

New U St. Location i...

posted by Big Planet Comics

Come check out our newest Big Planet Comics location at 1520 U St NW in Washington,...

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