Happy National Comic Book Day!

Yesterday was National Comic Book Day for 2025. A day to honor the people who enjoy comedy on the paper, going to comic book trading shows, and more. . .

Happy National Comic Book Day ! ! ! 

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A Brief History:
History: Printed cartoons and comic strips began to appear in newspapers during the 19^th century. In 1897, the first comic book, entitled “The Yellow Kid in McFadden Flats,” authored by Richard Outcault, was released, compiling black and white newspaper comic strips into a single volume.

Vintage Comic Book – EERIE #17 Aug-Sept 1954 courtesy of Openverse

Comic Book Shows: Comic book trading shows, or conventions, are events where fans gather to buy, sell, and trade comic books and collectibles. Notable examples include the National Sports Collectors Convention, which focuses on sports cards but includes comics, and Collect-A-Con, which features a wide range of pop culture items. There are general conventions covering various collectibles and specialized shows focusing on specific types, like sports memorabilia. Attendees can expect many vendors, opportunities to buy, sell, or trade comic books, and to meet fellow enthusiasts. To find events, check major event websites and local comic shops for information on upcoming shows in your area.

National Comic Book Day:  Comic books are great when they are a freebie! See my post HERE:

Happy Free Comic Book Day – 2025

Celebrated: National Comic Book Day is celebrated every year on the first Saturday of May, which this year is May 3^rd.

A Few Facts:
I am sharing a few facts, and more, some trivia, some not trivial. . .

Spinoffs From Comic Books: The comic book industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar business, mainly through licensing the popular characters and stories to various markets. Key markets include film and television adaptations, video games, collectibles, and consumer products. Film and television adaptations, especially from the Marvel and DC universes, attract wider audiences, boosting comic book sales. Successful anime adaptations also drive demand for manga. Video games allow fans to engage with comic book characters, leading to significant revenue from both console and mobile games. These games help promote new comic titles and can expand audience reach. The collectibles market offers high-end action figures and affordable Funko Pops, attracting both fans and investors. Rare collectibles like original comic art can sell for large amounts. Licensed consumer products include clothing, homeware, and accessories, with major companies like Disney and Warner Bros. handling extensive licensing deals. The digital revolution has opened new distribution paths, enabling creators to publish digital comics and explore independent projects without corporate restrictions.

6.20.19RomitaMidtownStaffByLuigiNovi4 courtesy of Openverse

The Present:
People still swear by comic books to this day! Celebrate the day!

The Present:
Comic books continue to be on their way to permanence, way into the future. . .

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and you wonder why these books sell for crap courtesy of Openverse

National Comic Book Day