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$85,000 in missing comics returned to Florida retailer
A box of vintage comics that disappeared from a retailer's booth at Tampa Bay Comic Con has been returned anonymously, to the relief of the owner.
Comics A.M. | Artist Geneviève Castrée passes away
Geneviève Castrée, whose debut graphic novel "Susceptible" was published in 2013 by Drawn & Quarterly, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer just last year.
Comics A.M. | Attorney takes a close look at Artists Alley
An intellectual property attorney strolls through the artists alley of a convention, and discovers "70-80% of the vendors and artists were selling infringing intellectual property."
Comics A.M. | San Diego could get a Comic-Con museum
The San Diego Hall of Champions announced it's been in talks with Comic-Con International to establish a comics-focused museum.
Comics A.M. | Mike Mignola named Spectrum Grand Master
"Hellboy" creator Mike Mignola has been as the Grand Master of the 2016 Spectrum Fantastic Art Awards.
Comics A.M. | Rare original 'Tintin' art goes up for auction
Original artwork by Herge, including the final spread from the Tintin story "King Ottokar's Sceptre," will go under the gavel April 30 in France.
Comics A.M. | Trial delayed in alleged Pokemon gun plot
The trial of two men suspected of planning an armed attack against the 2015 Pokemon World Championships has been delayed until November.
Comic store burglar leaves selfie at the scene
A burglar broke into a Missouri comic store and made off with merchandise, a laptop and the cash register, but left behind his cellphone.
$250,000 worth of comics stolen from Georgia store
A burglar broke into Comics Plus in Macon, Georgia, early Thursday and stole a reported $250,000 worth of vintage comic books.
Store Tour | Tate's Comics in Lauderhill, Florida
Tate Ottati, owner of Tate's Comics + Toys +Videos + More, discusses creating a "destination store," and how he opened his first shop at age 17.
Comics A.M. | A look at Stan Lee's complicated legacy
A lengthy profile of the legendary comics creator asks, "Why is Stan Lee's Legacy in Question?"
Comics A.M. | It's Flash Appreciation Day!
A group of fans is celebrating Flash Appreciation Day with special content spread across nine blogs, and a call for donations to The Hero Initiative.
Store Tour | Up Up & Away! in Cincinnati, Ohio
Owner Kendall Swafford talks with STORE TOUR about Up Up & Away! in Cincinnati, and his spacious new location in the suburb of Blue Ash.
Comics A.M. | Amazon may open more than 300 physical stores
Three months after Amazon opened a brick-and-mortar store in Seattle, the online retail giant is said to be looking to expand nationwide.
Store Tour | Flying Colors in Concord, California
Owner Joe Field talks with us about the origins and growth of Flying Colors, and the challenges facing the 27-year-old store.
$75,000 in 'Magic: The Gathering' cards stolen from gaming store
Two thieves broke into an Austin, Texas, store early Sunday, and left less than a minute later with three display cases of valuable "Magic" cards.
Store Tour | Forbidden Planet in Birmingham, England
This week ROBOT 6 pays a visit to the Forbidden Planet megastore in Birmingham, which manager Nicki Root compares to the TARDIS -- bigger on the inside.
Comics A.M. | Viz Media expands Walmart deal, makes Best Buy debut
The manga publisher and anime distributor has struck separate agreements with retailers Walmart and Best Buy.
Store Tour | Source Comics and Games in Roseville, Minnesota
ROBOT 6 heads north to Roseville, Minnesota, for a visit to the cavernous Source Comics and Games.
Comics A.M. | 'Asterix' still reigns supreme in France
The annual report of the French association of comics journalists reveals "Asterix and the Missing Scroll" sold more than 2 million copies.