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Due to inclement weather, Acme Comics will be closing at 5:00 PM on Friday, February 5th!

We will re-open on Saturday, February 6th at 11:00 AM, weather permitting.

PICK UP YOUR VIOLET LANTERN RING WITH DONATION OF TWO CANNED FOOD ITEMS!

NOW SERVING COMICS, TRADE PAPERBACKS, AND YOUR USUAL FAVORITES!!

Due to inclement weather, Acme Comics will be CLOSED on Saturday, January 30th!

To receive a Violet Lantern Ring, please bring your 2 can donation to the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank the next time you're in the store.

We will re-open on Monday, February 1st at 10:00 AM, weather permitting.

On Saturday, December 19th we'll be open at 10:00 AM or as close to that as road conditions will allow.

We'll be closing at 4:00 PM, but stay tuned to Acme Comics.com throughout the day as that time might change as we adapt to progressing weather and road conditions.

The Green Lantern Ring Release is no longer mandatory today. Please bring your donation of 2 canned goods whenever you're next in the shop and we'll hook you up with a ring while supplies last.

Marvel's Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-men six part crossover began last Wednesday with the Utopia one-shot and was followed up this week with part 2 in Uncanny X-Men #513.

Now the stakes have been raised. Jermaine and Matt Fraction need your help. Please make your non-tax deductible purchase in cash, check, or charge at Acme Comics.

Still not convinced? Watch the video, see if you can say "no" to those faces.

An Acme customer and fan, Justin Fick filmed and edited a few short videos focusing on Free Comic Book Day at Acme Comics. This one features glowing testimonials from you, our loyal customers. Watch a fuzzy YouTube version after the jump or watch a higher quality QuickTime version here (opens in a new window). Thanks Acme fans and thank you Justin!

Are you unhappy with the character selections in your favorite super hero toy line? Wish they would release an action figure of your favorite obscure (or not so obscure) character? Dislike the costume that your favorite character is forced to wear while occupying your shelf? Do lackluster factory paint applications diminish your enjoyment of super hero action figures? Rowdy Customs understand and offers a solution!

Recently, the comic book Cemetery Blues by local talents Ryan Rubio and Thomas Boatwright was featured on WXII Channel 12. The piece, narrated by Cameron Kent, focuses on the creators and how they got picked up by Image Shadowline. Acme Comics is featured in both interior and exterior shots throughout. Video after the break.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, CHRISTMAS EVE - Closing early around 1 PM. Please call in advance if you have any business with us so that we're expecting you and don't leave you out in the cold!

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, CHRISTMAS DAY - Closed!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26TH, BOXING DAY - NO NEW COMICS. 10 AM - 7 PM.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28TH - NEW COMICS!!!!! 10 AM - 8 PM!

Yes, it's our present to all of you. It will be on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH, 10 AM - 7 PM. The sale is one day only, no exceptions. We picked the 15th because it's still in time for last minute Christmas shopping but not too close that you shouldn't be able to make it due to holiday plans. Here's what you're getting:

• $25 DC ARCHIVES and MARVEL MASTERWORKS HARDCOVERS (outstanding quality reprints of key stories for more than 50% off!)!
• 50% off all STATUES (including Marvel Hard Heroes, Bowen Designs, and DC Direct)!
• 40% off all HARDCOVERS (including DC Absolutes, Marvel Oversized, and Premiere)!
• 30% off all TRADE PAPERBACKS!