Hello from inside the Vortex.
First, a reminder that this Saturday is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Come into the store and take home some free comic books. No purchase necessary. And if that’s not reason enough to stop by, we’re also offering 20% off ALL back issue comics (including th stuff in the showcase) and 20% off ALL Manga that day, as well.
And if those three things aren’t enough reason to stop by, then you might be excited to know that authors John Urbancik, Jessica Eppley, and Matt Wildasin will be signing books in the store from 2pm to 4pm! We will have their books for sale. You can also bring books from home to be signed.
But wait, there’s more! Maybe you’re saying, “Well gosh, Brian. I’d love to come in for all of that. It sounds amazing. But I have to work on Saturday.” Well, that’s okay. We’ve got you covered.
Friday night is our monthly writer meet-up, taking place from 6pm to 8pm. Which means we’ll stay open an hour later than normal that night. If you’re a writer, regardless of whether you’ve been published or not, come join us and be among your peers. And if you’re not a writer, well, you’ve got an extra hour to shop.
Sunday is, of course, Magic the Gathering from noon to 4pm. Most of the regulars have taken to playing Commander, but all types of gameplay are welcome. And if you’ve never played Magic but are curious or want to learn, join us. Someone will be very happy to show you the ropes.
Thanks to each and every one of you who has pitched in for DEAD FORMAT — the feature film which is going to be shot right inside the store (and outside the store, as well). We’re looking forward to bringing some jobs to Columbia this Fall. We’ll also need extras, and of course, we’ll look to our customers first. ;-)
VORTEX BESTSELLER LIST
Our Top Ten Best-Selling Books For Week Of 4/21/2024
1. Alien: Enemy of My Enemy by Mary SanGiovanni
2. Borealis by Wile E. Young
3. Cranberry Cove by Hailey Piper
4. Dune by Frank Herbert
5. Survivor by J. F. Gonzalez
6. Cruel Summer by Wesley Southard
7. Reckoning Day by Steven L. Shrewsbury
8. Crime Scene by Cynthia Pelayo
9. Splintered: the Labyrinth Book 3 by Brian Keene
10. Till We Became Monsters by Amanda Headlee
Our Top Ten Best-Selling Comics For Week Of 4/21/2024
1. Spectacular Spider-Men
2. Batman Offworld
3. Batman Dylan Dog
4. Last Mermaid
5. Principles of Necromancy
6. Miles Morales: Spider-Man
7. Hack/Slash
8. Spider Punk
9. Scooby Doo
10. Rat City
And that does it for this week! Hope to see you on Saturday!
— Brian and Mary
Is there any chance that those of us that live local can join the writers meet-up via ZOOM?
I meant that don't live locally. Either way I'd love to participate.