Mark your calendars! We’re beyond excited to officially announce that we will be hosting a signing with Pulitzer Prize winning writer Spencer Ackerman for his Marvel Comics debut, Iron Man #1! Saturday, October 26th, 202411 am – 1 pm 7939 Norfolk Ave.Bethesda, MD 208143 pm –...
DC store moves to 15...
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Our Washington DC location has moved… 2 doors over to 1524 U St NW! The new location is larger and with a lot of natural light, so we’ve already added a bigger section for classic comic book back issues and will be adding more of everything else as we fill out the store.The new...
The Fox Maidens book...
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Local area artist Robin Ha (Almost American Girl, Cook Korean) has a new graphic novel out, The Fox Maidens. Robin was kind enough to do a limited edition, signed and numbered bookplate for us! “An epic new graphic novel fantasy – a queer, feminist reimagining of a legend from...
December Manga sale
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ALL manga at our Vienna, Virginia, and Washington DC stores is 20% off throughout December!This is a great chance to catch up on some Japanese comics, or try out something new. We’ll be posting some of our favorites here, but please ask if you want any other recommendations! Blue Period by Tsubasa YamaguchiAn aimless teenager stumbles into his high school art department and commits himself to becoming an artist. It also teaches the reader how to become a better artist, too! Kowloon Generic Romance by Jun MayuzukiReiko Kujirai is a 30-something real estate agent living in Kowloon Walled City. She’s constantly butting heads with...
July 15 & 22 – Kevin Panetta & Pau...
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We are proud to host our hometown heroes Kevin Panetta and Paulina Ganucheau for THREE signings to celebrate the launch of the second Zodiac Starforce series, Cries of the Fire Prince!
April 10 – Gene Luen Yang signing
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Gene Luen Yang, National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature and bestselling comic book creator, will be signing at Big Planet Comics in Washington DC April 10.
February 18 – JC Thomas
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Big Planet Comics is excited to welcome local creator JC Thomas for a signing of his two books Ninja Mouse: Haiku and The Gates of Dawn.
Oct 12 – Angel City #1
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Big Planet Comics is happy to welcome Janet Harvey for a signing of Angel City out from Oni Press!
Aug 28 – Greg Pak Signing
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Big Planet Comics is ecstatic to welcome Greg Pak for a signing for Kingsway West out from Dark Horse Comics!
July 2 – Super Human Resources Signing
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Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome Ken Marcus for a signing for Super Human Resources out from Ape Entertainment!
June 4 – Captive of Friendly Cove Signing
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Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome Rebecca Goldfield, Michael Short and Matt Dembicki for a signing of their new book Captive of Friendly Cove!
May 21 – MariNaomi Signing and Reading
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Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome MariNaomi for a signing and reading from her new book from 2Cloud, Turning Japanese!