Comic books take the stage in the second comic book theater festival, with shows running from june 3 through 29 at the brick. If youre into comic books, this store has something youll love. Comic shops to sell your indie comics and wares at creator. Fittingly for a comic book dealing with hidden fears and unknown danger, dcvertigo s clean room isnt something that makes you jump. Danger room comics in olympia danger room comics 201 4th. Written and illustrated by farel dalrymple pop gun war, omega the unknown, this graphic novel from first second is a magical, metafictional exploration of comicbook creation, the pressures of adulthood, and the resilience of youth. Books, bookstore, publication, magazine, comic books, comic bookstores. The black winter is revealed in its frightening glory. If you cant make it in, you can call and pay for your onhold or other items over the phone and arrange pickup or delivery at a later date, or buy a gift certificate to be used in the future. Having a good book to read is one of the best comforts in life. The danger room is a fictional training facility appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. See 6 photos and 4 tips from 143 visitors to danger room comics. Downtown olympia provides multiple locations within walking. Each week adam and jeremy, both xmen and comic book fans alike, provide a running commentary of an issue of the xmen comic book.
Nov 03, 20 blackdog foundation has donated with the help of danger room comics olympia and others, over five thousand comics to children, ferry county hospital, ferry county sheriffs office, madigan army hospital, vfw and other organizations over the last 15 years. Danger room coowner casey bruce and local sweetheart marisha kay will. Book lovers should know that in olympia, danger room comics is the best place to go for an endless supply of novels. Olympias danger room sells comics for the community. Every year since 2001, the olympia comics festival has played host to renowned graphic authors and artists alongside homegrown beginners. An alternative comics event held annually in olympia, wa. Upcoming releases this week last week 2 weeks previous. Casey bruce and frank hussey, owners and operators of oly comics shop danger room, pride themselves on running the oldest alternativecomics event of its kind in the northwest. So here is the weekly facebook posting of whats new, one day early.
Seriously, theyre alright people who enjoy helping people find, buy, read, and understand comics. Mar 10, 2007 well, i moved earlier in the year and had to leave my old comic room behind. Each year, bruce and hussey participate in free comic book day at the storefront, coorganize the olympia comics festival and take part in the. It provides a central and controlled location for training where the xmen can learn to control and develop their abilities in normal and combatlike situations.
Danger room by christina butcher for oly arts once a year, comic book creators, readers and enthusiasts around the puget sound converge on downtown olympia to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of comics. Is reys new lightsaber singlebladed, double or something else. Jim will be appearing at danger room 201 w 4th ave, downtown olympia during the afternoon, where hell be interviewed starting at 3 pm and will then sign copies of his books and chat with fans. Kids love comics featuring vera brosgol timberland regional. Olympia comic store, museum team up for familyfriendly day the tides are changing for comic book enthusiasts, said frank hussey of danger room comics. Danger room has a wide variety of comics from the big companies like marvel and dc for instance as well as many independent and. New owners create a different danger room the olympian. Join danger room comics and the olympia timberland library at this special event celebrating comics for kids. Comic store, museum team up for a familyfriendly day. According to comicbook historian peter sanderson, editor in chief jim shooter disliked gilliss scripts, so walter simonson wrote the final four issues.
Danger room comics 201 4th ave w, olympia, washington 98501 rated 4. I call it johnny gs spot here we have the view from the doorway coming into the room. Olympia is a warrior, who was coda trained, unlike most of her race olympia is one of the few peaceful and good daemonites. Kids love comics featuring vera brosgol timberland. Danger room comics comic books 201 w 4th ave, olympia, wa. It was beautifully officiated by guest of honor emil ferris of my favorite thing is. Danger room comics is located at the corner of 4th and columbia in downtown olympia. The eternals are a fictional race of humanoids appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Olympia celebrates 18thannual comics festival oly arts. Blackdog foundation has donated with the help of danger room comics olympia and others, over five thousand comics to children, ferry county hospital, ferry county sheriffs office, madigan army hospital, vfw and other organizations over the last 15 years.
Search for other comic books in olympia on the real yellow pages. Now is a great time to get that stack of books youve always wanted to read but havent picked up yet. Sure, some of the characters featured have caused some very weird and often extremely juvenile divides within the comic book fan community, but for anyone looking for a wellwritten story that challenges a readers expectations, this is a title worth seeking out. Sep 09, 2018 i was drawn to shadow roads some time ago. Apr 11, 2015 olympia comic store, museum team up for familyfriendly day the olympian. Danger room, a longtime comic book store in downtown olympia, has been under new ownership for the past six years. Now, dave and i have a shorthand, but, are always trying to raise the bar to give you better rippin yarns. Danger room comics 201 4th ave w, olympia, wa 98501.
Shes the founder of creator resource and creator advisor, and works with the comic book community as much as possible to help foster safer and more inclusive spaces for all. I was interested in shadow roads when i first opened it because. Uncovering the quiet horrors of dcvertigos clean room. Danger room comics bookstore in olympia foursquare. Comic book paradise found in thurston county thurstontalk. Danger room comics will be handing out free comic books at their downtown olympia storefront and also at the hands on childrens museum on saturday, may 2. Six by 6 six superhero gadgets wed love to have in real life. The danger room offers comics for a variety of reading levels and interests. It was beautifully officiated by guest of honor emil ferris of my favorite thing is monsters fame. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Olympia the tides are changing for comic book enthusiasts, said frank hussey of danger room comics. Each week adam and jeremy, both xmen and comic book fans, will provide a running commentary of an issue of xmen.
Nice small little shop with much variety, feels less crowded and more welcoming than occ. This one features everyones favorite capitalist swine, plus morty the dog, some guy named willis and notsosubtle commentary on robert dupree. Whether youre into comic books, fiction, and nonfiction or another genre, a new and exciting book is waiting for you here. You can find danger room comics in olympia on thurston, 4th avenue west, 201 number in street. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale.
Coowners frank hussey and casey bruce have enhanced the longtime olympia comic book shops inventory with an expanded childrens section. Fantasy flourishes at danger room comics the olympian. Danger comics anomalies a timetravel graphic novel. Search for other comic books on the real yellow pages. Most comic shops only order from a single distributor. Danger room comics thurston olympia washington 4th. Casey bruce, of danger room comics, said the book is fun and exciting, and appealing to nearly everyone. Each week, big issues focuses on newly released comic books of significance. The facility is depicted as built for the xmen as part of the various incarnations of the xmansion. This is the kind of comic book store you feel welcome to stop by, shop and chat. We carry a wide array of comic books, graphic novels, board and card games, roleplaying games, toys, and collectibles. Were having some issues with gmail, so no weekly email this week. United states washington store shop, comic book store, bookstore.
So he deserves acknowledgement, and frankly, if you are in the olympia lacey area of washington, danger room deserves your business. Traveling by car is no problem at all with the fantastic available parking near danger room comics. For those new to danger, you will see right off the bat that its in black and white. Its primary purpose is to train the xmen, initially using traps, projectile firing devices. The olympia comics festival hosted its firstever wedding, between ocf organization staff members casey bruce also coowner of event sponsor danger room comics and marisha kay local gal and longtime comics fan. Thrifty thurston digs free comic book day around olympia. They are described as an offshoot of the evolutionary process that created sentient life on earth. Books, bookstore, publication, magazine, comic books, comic. We think this years comics festival will be the best one ever, says frank hussey, coowner of danger room, a local staple for olympia comic book lovers, both of our guests represent the cutting edge of long traditions within comics. It is one of the first issue comics i picked up on free comic book day, down in olympia wa at the danger room, a small, but awesome comic book shop on 4th ave. Nov 05, 2018 stephanie is a torontobased comic book writer and editor.
To learn more about any topic youd like or read classic literature, the danger room stocks an unbelievable selection of books in anderson. Mukey the mutant membrane underground comix steve willis mini. Danger room comics is a great comic store in downtown olympia. Kids, teens, and families will have the opportunity to meet cartoonist and picture book creator vera brosgol creator of be prepared, anyas ghost, leave me alone. Among the numerous panels at danger room comics stand casey. The danger room has played an important role in the everyday lives of the xmen since the beginning. Danger room comics 201 4th ave w olympia, wa comic books. The original instigators of this process, the alien celestials, intended the eternals to be the defenders of earth, which leads to the inevitability of war against their destructive. Why goku chose frieza over cell in the tournament of power. Jun 21, 2016 uncovering the quiet horrors of dcvertigo s clean room.