Dave | February 8, 2012
(Plus one really good one.) Superman’s Birthday is on Wednesday, February 29 at Captain Blue Hen Comics. Watch for details. Does the Metropolis Marvel need anything? We think we have the right answer, but we had to go through some brainstorming first. What do you get for Superman? A Model of the Bottle City of [...]
Dave | February 2, 2012
No reason really it seems. Superman’s official birthdaywas established in the Silver Age when editor Julie Schwartz declared that Superman’s birthday was on February 29th in a number of letter pages. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman first appeared in ACTION COMICS #1 in June 1938. The popularity of Superman launched the superheroes [...]
Dave | January 31, 2012
February 29 is Superman’s Birthday Hopefully it will be better than the one he had here:
paul | January 23, 2012
Joe and I have been busy picking up some back issues of late. Shortly, more incredibly discounted sets and runs will be added to the bins from a large collection Joe purchased. Processing has been slow. Look in the showcases and bins directly across from the register and you’ll spy a lot of “NOS” – [...]
Dave | January 20, 2012
FEBRUARY 29th comes just once every four years But that is not what makes it special. The big deal is Superman’s Birthday And Captain Blue Hen is celebrating! Stay tuned for details! Here, at the store, on Twitter, and Facebook.
Dave | January 19, 2012
AVENGERS vs X-MEN is coming. CBH had to choose sides, and although we like the X-Men, informal polls said we had to side with the AVENGERS! The series is in April, but we have to get pumped up starting now. With that in mind, check out the Avengers movie trailer again. Remember: we’re in this [...]
Dave | January 16, 2012
CBH is getting ready! Stay tuned! Here, at the store, on Twitter, and Facebook.
paul | January 15, 2012
Whew! I got out of there just in time! From Monday, December 26th to January 2nd, a large contingent of my family and I spent a great week in Key West, Florida. Sunny every day with the temps in the high 70s and a nice breeze, but that was going to change as a cold [...]
Dave | January 9, 2012
Yesterday the Comic Book Diner podcast guys barnstormed CBH. We had a great visit. Here are some photos taken by reviewer/reporter, Mike Clarke of BC Refugee Blog showing Jamar Nicholas, Rich Faber, and John Gallagher doing their stuff.
Dave | January 4, 2012
Dave | January 1, 2012
Store CLOSED Sunday, 1/1/12 CBH bids aloha to 2011 And aloha to 2012! We want to start the year off well rested so stay in bed. We’re closed New Year’s Day. See you on Monday. Happy New Year!
Dave | December 24, 2011
Holiday Store Schedule Saturday, 12/24 OPEN 10am-4pm Sunday, 12/25 CLOSED New Comics Arrive on Wednesday!
Dave | December 23, 2011
We had the feast of V-8 and Triscuits. We aired our grievances. We even had a feat of strength. And we pulled the winning ticket for the raffle. The prize: a $200 CBH Gift Certificate! The winning number is 880387 If you have winning ticket, bring it in before 1/31/12 to claim your prize.
Dave | December 13, 2011
Guest Artist Veteran comics artist Neil (Superman, Wicked West) Vokes joins us to sketch and sign for visitors on Saturday, December 17 from noon to 4pm. Toy Drive From now until December 22 anyone can drop off new toys for our Toy Drive that benefits Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Gift [...]
Dave | December 1, 2011
Captain Blue Hen welcomes the creators of Prehistoric Predators and Top 10 Deadliest Sharks Graphic Novels Artists of the Discovery Channel graphic novels appear. Saturday, December 3 – Guest Artists WHERE: At Captain Blue Hen – Market East Plaza, 280 E. Main Street in Newark, Delaware WHEN: 12:00-4:00 WHAT: Artists signing & sketching WHO: Open [...]
