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Erica Schultz-Opinions are my own @ericaschultz42.bsky.social · 1d

Next Thursday, Oct 16, @gronbekk.bsky.social and I will be signing at @thegeekerynj.bsky.social in Matawan, NJ.

Photo of Torunn Grønbekk and Erica Schultz on the backdrop of The Geekery in Matawan, NJ.

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 2d

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𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐 from @𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 @dumplstiltskin.bsky.social · 2d

If you stopped by our table at Matawan Day or if you’ve come by the last few years for Free Comic Book Day you may have met my niece Torri!

She’s selling popcorn for her sorority at Rowan. If anyone is so inclined to order some here is the link!

s.dgpopup.com/11lm8cw8

Torri’s Pop-Up Store: 4 Days Only!

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser. #doublegood #dgpopup

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 3d

NOVEMBER! BOOK CLUB! ARCHAIC!

Our November book club selection is Archaic from @mfolson.bsky.social @sallycantirino.bsky.social @gabcontrerasr.bsky.social Rob Steen & @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social

We’ll have copies available in the shop and we’ll be discussing the book on November 7th at 6:30pm.

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 3d

Demonde - a place of demons, legendary creatures, and a family secret that just might cost Tess her life. Artist Sally Cantirino (I Walk With Monsters) deftly brings this mystical world to life.”

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 3d

“The first comic from acclaimed novelist Melissa F. Olson, author of the Old World series! Meet Tess Halliday, a broke single mom desperate to protect her kids from vicious criminals trying to collect on her ex-husband’s debts. Following a mysterious message, Tess flees to the mysterious island of

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 3d

NOVEMBER! BOOK CLUB! ARCHAIC!

Our November book club selection is Archaic from @mfolson.bsky.social @sallycantirino.bsky.social @gabcontrerasr.bsky.social Rob Steen & @ahoycomicmags.bsky.social

We’ll have copies available in the shop and we’ll be discussing the book on November 7th at 6:30pm.

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 5d

Thursday October 16th join us for a Pre Baltimore Comic Con / Post NYCC signing in the shop!!

We’re welcoming @ericaschultz42.bsky.social (Laura Kinney: Wolverine/ Rat City) & @gronbekk.bsky.social (Catwoman/ Spider-girl) from 12p - 4p!!

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 5d

Thursday October 16th join us for a Pre Baltimore Comic Con / Post NYCC signing in the shop!!

We’re welcoming @ericaschultz42.bsky.social (Laura Kinney: Wolverine/ Rat City) & @gronbekk.bsky.social (Catwoman/ Spider-girl) from 12p - 4p!!

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Erica Schultz-Opinions are my own @ericaschultz42.bsky.social · 5d

If you're going to miss NYCC and/or Baltimore Comic Con, you're in luck! @gronbekk.bsky.social and I will be signing at @thegeekerynj.bsky.social in Matawan, NJ on Oct 16 from 12-4! Come on by!

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 9d

Check out our library cart full of goodness from @oni-press.bsky.social !!

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☕️ AMY CHU #donutkiller @amychu.bsky.social · 11d

It’s #LocalComicShopDay I’m having a great time at @thegeekerynj.bsky.social meeting everyone!

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 12d

Local Comic Shop Day 2025

🦈 Amy Chu (Emma Frost, Carmilla, Borderlands) signing from 12p - 2p

🦈 LCSD exclusive comics, graphic novels, totes, and more

🦈 50% OFF all back issues

🦈 BUY 2 GET 1 graphic novels, hardcover, trade paperbacks, & manga

🦈 Charity raffle

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 12d

We’ll have exclusive comics, totes, pins, and more!

Back issues and trade paperbacks on sale!

Giveaways and more!!

September 27th

Local Comic Shop Day

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 12d

Tomorrow is LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY!!

Special guest @amychu.bsky.social will be joining us chatting and signing copies of her comics (Emma Frost, Carmilla: The First Vampire, Borderlands, Red Sonja, and more!) from 12pm - 2pm!

September 27th is LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY!

Special guest @amychu.bsky.social will be joining us chatting and signing copies of her comics (Emma Frost, Carmilla: The First Vampire, Borderlands, Red Sonja, and more!) from 12pm - 2pm!

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you Zoe!!! 💙

Zoe TunnHELL ➡️ NYCC (Friday only!) @zoewithasword.bsky.social · 13d

Happy National Comic Book Day

While I've got a few out there with some fantastic creative partners (POWER RANGERS: RITA'S REWIND, MARVEL PRIDE 2025, GODZILLA: VALENTINE’S DAY, BLADE MAIDENS) I wanna shout out two fantastic shops: @thegeekerynj.bsky.social and @eastsidemags.bsky.social

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John Lees @johnlees.bsky.social · 15d

ORLA! #5, our final issue, is released on 24th December. Your Christmas won’t be complete without it! Pre-order from your local comic shop, or order direct from @madcavestudios.com:

madcavestudios.com/product/orla...

Cover by @sallycantirino.bsky.social & @dearbhlala.bsky.social .

Orla! #5 cover, featuring a smitten-looking Gwyn, The Douche and Harriet dressed as bride and groom, and a bunch of other wedding guests all looking up at The Ick, who is partially obscured in the foreground, only legs visible, holding a bouquet.

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☕️ AMY CHU #donutkiller @amychu.bsky.social · 16d

I’m ready. Are you?!

𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · Aug 30

September 27th is LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY!

Special guest @amychu.bsky.social will be joining us chatting and signing copies of her comics (Emma Frost, Carmilla: The First Vampire, Borderlands, Red Sonja, and more!) from 12pm - 2pm!

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Chris Condon @ NYCC - Artist Alley F-01 @christophcondon.bsky.social · 17d

Issue thirty-one of GREEN ARROW will be my final issue on the title. It's been fantastic to work with Montos, Buddy, Hass, Adriano, and Chris Rosa on the book. More than that, it's been a dream to work on a character like Ollie for DC Comics. I'm bummed we have to end things here...

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NJ FreeBlockbuster @njfreeblockbuster.bsky.social · 19d

If you are visiting @thegeekerynj.bsky.social tomorrow for #BatmanDay head around the corner to our box in front of @brewmatawan.bsky.social to rent a #Batman #DVD!!! #FreeBlockbuster

Three DVDs (Teen Titans Go! To The Movies, Batman Gotham Knights, and The Dark Knight) being held in front of a blue Free Blockbuster box.

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 19d

BATMAN DAY 2025!! Saturday 9/20!!
🦇 15% off all graphic novels featuring Batman
🦇 15% off all back issues featuring Batman
🦇 Exclusive prints of Absolute Batman #1
🦇 FREE Batman comics & more!!

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 25d

And it’s an absolute steal at only $12.99!!

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𝙳𝚘𝚞𝚐 from @𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 @dumplstiltskin.bsky.social · 26d

We’re going to have so much fun celebrating Local Comic Shop Day this year right?! I know WE ARE at the geekery!

I’m stoked for the LCSD exclusive cover of Everything Dead & Dying #1 and of course getting to chat with Amy Chu!

What arr you looking forward to this #LCSD??

𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · Aug 30

September 27th is LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY!

Special guest @amychu.bsky.social will be joining us chatting and signing copies of her comics (Emma Frost, Carmilla: The First Vampire, Borderlands, Red Sonja, and more!) from 12pm - 2pm!

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · Aug 30

September 27th is LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY!

Special guest @amychu.bsky.social will be joining us chatting and signing copies of her comics (Emma Frost, Carmilla: The First Vampire, Borderlands, Red Sonja, and more!) from 12pm - 2pm!

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𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 28d

and remastered into a hardcover graphic novel, in the same format as BRUBAKER and PHILLIPS’ (KILL OR BE KILLED, FATALE, CRIMINAL) bestselling MY HEROES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN JUNKIES. This gorgeous package is a must-have, an evergreen graphic novel every true comics fan will want to own.”

𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚐𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚛𝚢 🦈 @thegeekerynj.bsky.social · 28d

takes us on a dark ride through the secret history of a medium that’s always been haunted by crooks, swindlers, and desperate dreamers. BAD WEEKEND—the story some are already calling the comic of the year from its serialization in CRIMINAL #2 and 3—has been expanded, with several new scenes added

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