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Frank Somma

Embracing Inclusivity and Diversity at Mile High Comics

For comic book lovers and collectors, Mile High Comics is a must-visit destination. This iconic store, located on 4600 Jason St., off the Pecos exit on I-25, boasts 10 million comic books and 300,000 trade paperbacks, as well as toys, cards, posters, and other collectibles. The company was founded by Chuck Rozanski in 1969 and […]

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Midtown Comics: From Astoria to Times Square and Beyond

Midtown Comics was founded in 1997 by partners Angelo Chantly, Thomas Galitos, Robert Mileta and Gerry Gladston, who met as teenagers in Astoria, Queens. The group had a background in selling comics in their video stores in Brooklyn and Queens, and noticed a void in New York’s comic book retail landscape. They decided to open […]

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Comic Culture: How Collecting, Conventions, and Stores have Built a Community for Fans and Creators

In the world of comic books and geek culture there is a rich history of characters, comic shops and conventions that have brought together fans and creators alike in a shared experience over the last hundred years. Storylines that have lasted nearly a century and have been followed by millions of people around the world. […]

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Growing Up with Geek Culture: A Retrospective Look at My Childhood Obsessions

I really don’t think most of y’all are interested in my family life during childhood, but as a quick recap of who exactly I am and where I came from I’ll go ahead and cover the basics. I was born in The Bronx (New York) and lived there until I was 4 before moving out […]

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A Weekend with Arnold Schwarzenegger

If you're a fan of action films, then chances are you're familiar with Arnold Schwarzenegger. This Austrian-born actor, bodybuilder, and politician is a multifaceted individual who first rose to fame by winning multiple Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia titles in the 1970s. Then in the 1980s he ascended to international super stardom with a string […]

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Austin Books and Comics, Austin TX

When you visit the website for Austin Books and Comics they welcome you with an introduction to who exactly they are that really sums it up better than anything I could try to make up on my own. Austin Books and Comics is: “Central Texas' biggest, longest-running comic store and pop culture retailer. We have […]

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What the Heck is a Non Fungible Token?

Let me start by saying, we here at Comic Book Curious are aware of both sides of the argument in regard to cryptocurrency and NFTs. We will be addressing all angles of the technology, its impact on culture and the people who create and purchase content within this ecosphere. This article is meant to be […]

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How to Holiday Shop for the Comic Book Geek in your Life

Frank walks you through how to to holiday shop for those in your life who love comic books and comic related merchandise.

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Getting Your Kids Into Comics

I stopped reading comic books in my mid twenties for a couple of years before picking up again digitally on an iPad and catching up on the back issues I had missed. I was fine with the idea of reading comic books on an iPad for quite a few years actually, until I had a […]

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre: A Look Back

Hey folks, my name is Frank and I am your new friendly neighborhood horror fiend reporting for duty. This is my time of year without a doubt. I’ve watched horror movies all year long since I was a tween. So when the rest of the world comes along for the ride for one month of […]

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