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‘Team America Racing’ coming in December in Comic Shop News!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Be sure to let us know if you want to get all six parts of “Team America Racing” in Comic Shop News, starting on Dec. 17!
We will have writer (and our co-owner) Matthew L. Price on hand for the release on Dec. 17 with some special “Team America” goodies!
Check out the news release for “Team America Racing” with more details!
COMIC SHOP NEWS CELEBRATES 2000th ISSUE WITH HISTORIC MILESTONE, EXCLUSIVE TEAM AMERICA RACING COMIC DEBUT
The Nation’s Premier Comics Newspaper Publishing Landmark 2,000th Issue, Celebrating the Heart of the Industry: Local Comic Shops
Portland, Maine – October 9, 2025 – Comic Shop News (CSN), the essential newsprint guide to the world of comics, proudly announces the release of its landmark 2000th issue, hitting comic shops nationwide on December 17, 2025. This celebratory issue marks a historic publishing achievement and also serves as a love letter to comic book retailers, the backbone of the industry.
Reaching this milestone, Comic Shop News is more popular than ever, boasting a dedicated readership of over 34,000 comic book fans across the United States. The 2000th issue is perfectly timed for the holiday season, offering a must-have collectible for pop culture enthusiasts and a perfect gift for comics fans.
“Reaching 2000 issues is a testament to the vibrant, enduring community that gathers in local comic shops every week,” said Dave Witting, CSN Publisher/Editor. “This issue is our way of celebrating that community and giving back to the retailers and readers who have made this incredible journey possible.”
The milestone issue is packed with exclusive content that underscores its importance:
Double-Sized: CSN #2000 is twice the usual length, with 12 pages of news, art and story.
Collector’s Cover: The issue features a stunning flip cover with all-new art from industry legend Howard Chaykin, making it an instant collector’s item.
The Exclusive Relaunch of an Icon: Inside, readers will find the exclusive comic book relaunch of the iconic 80s toy brand, Team America Racing. This special section includes the first issue of the all-new Team America Racing comic book series, available only within the pages of Comic Shop News #2000.
An All-Star Creative Team: The new Team America Racing adventure is helmed by a powerhouse creative team. The series is written by comic-book retailer/filmmaker/journalist Matthew L. Price (The Posthuman Project, The Grave), drawn by artist extraordinaire Josh Hood (Star Trek, Wonder Woman), and colored by the legendary Lorenzo Scaramella (Jonny Quest, Space Quest).
This 2000th issue is more than just a milestone publication; it’s a celebration of the past, present, and future of comics, delivered directly to the hands of the most passionate fans in the world through their local comic shops.
About Comic Shop News:
For over 38 years, Comic Shop News has been the leading source of news, information, and previews for the comic book industry. Distributed for free through a vast network of partner comic book specialty stores, CSN connects fans with the latest releases, creator interviews, and in-depth features, supporting the vital ecosystem of local comic retailers.
‘Bad Gift Insurance’ returns!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman, OK, is offering customers a chance to do their Christmas and holiday shopping early with Speeding Bullet — and get themselves some presents! We (somewhat jokingly) call it “Bad-Gift Insurance.”
Do your Christmas, holiday or other shopping at Speeding Bullet, or just buy comics like you do every week. With every $50 purchase, we’ll give you a 30% off coupon that you can use on any one item you choose from Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 31.
That means you have four shopping days after Christmas to get what you really wanted!
Of course, if your loved ones are already shopping for you at Speeding Bullet, you win big time because you can combine those 30% off coupons with your Speeding Bullet gift certificates — available in any denomination!
“Bad-Gift” Insurance is available through Dec. 24. You can collect as many 30% off coupons as you like, but you may only redeem one coupon per item.
Fall Monster Sale is Oct. 31-Nov. 2!
Monday, October 20, 2025
Save the date for the Monster Sale!
Speeding Bullet’s super-awesome mega-sale starts Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 2!
How can you qualify for the sale? There are multiple ways to get a sale wristband!
1. Be a subscriber in good standing at the shop OR
2. Be a Speeding Bullet Gold Member OR
3. Purchase a wristband for just $10 OR
4. Confirm your e-mail in-store for our weekly e-mail updates OR
5. Subscribe to Matt’s Substack at https://matthewd2t3s.substack.com/ and show your subscription at the shop OR
6. Get one free with any in-store $50 purchase before Oct. 30.
The Monster Sale wristband makes you eligible for all the weekend’s savings.
Our Fall Monster Sale will feature 50 percent off many back issues and 25 percent off trade paperbacks!
During the sale, premium back issues ($25 and up) will be 25 percent off the currently marked price.
Back issues priced $24.99 and under will be 50 percent off. Buy more than 70 standard back issues and the discount jumps to 70%! (Comic book ’sets’ count as one issue for purposes of the sale.)
Plus, graphic novels are 25% off! (Does not include any graphic novels pre-ordered or in files or titles already discounted.)
On Oct. 1, release the Kraken!
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
On Oct. 1, 2025, Speeding Bullet Comics will again release the Kraken!
Our Kraken Sale will feature 50 percent off hundreds of trade paperbacks and will continue from Oct. 1 through Oct. 26, Wednesdays-Sundays!
Check out spinners throughout the store marked as Kraken Sale items for great deals! Find amazing deals on titles including hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, and more from publishers including Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse and more!
Keep checking back during each week of October to see what new surprises the Kraken has found! Kraken Sale items can be found on specially marked racks throughout the store!
Cullen Bunn signing on Sept. 24 and a September to Remember at Speeding Bullet!
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Speeding Bullet has some great events coming in September!
Sept. 20 - Batman Day: Speeding Bullet Comic will have free and limited edition Batman items available while supplies last.
Sept. 24 - Writer Cullen Bunn (Uncanny X-Men, Sixth Gun and many more!) will be on hand with fellow writer JimmyZ Johnston (Tick, Micronauts) to sign comics and answer questions!
Meet writer Cullen Bunn and check out the “Cold Open” of his new series from Ignition, Deluge! Bunn will be joined by writer and frequent collaborator JimmyZ Johnston (”The Tick,” “Micronauts”).
About Deluge: Unlock your horror. Unlock your prison.
A hard rain is falling on Sieverville Correctional Prison for Women. As the river rises and its banks overflow, the same walls that are keeping the prisoners inside the fortress-like structure are failing to keep the water out.
With that water comes something else. Something deadly.
What was once outside is now inside, and the prisoners and guards will have to find a way out, because if the water doesn’t get them, the monsters will
Scheduled from 3-6 p.m.
Sept. 26 - Ben Soto Signing! Artist Ben Soto will be on hand from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. to debut a new story featuring The Grave, the 1920s OKC vigilante created by our co-owner Matthew Price!
Sept. 27 - Local Comic Shop Day - We will have on hand limited-edition items as we celebrate local comic shops!
Elementary Reading Club starts Saturday, Sept. 6!
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Make your way to Speeding Bullet on Sept. 6 for first Super Storytime!
Speeding Bullet Comics will host a reading club for elementary school students the first Saturday of the month during the school year! The first event is set for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6!
All attendees to the first Super Storytime will receive a copy of this month’s book — the 2025 reprint of “Adventure Comics” #210, featuring the first appearance of Krypto the Superdog!
A young Clark Kent rediscovers a Superboy’s best friend in this heart warming reunion spanning years of time and light-years of space. Introducing Krypto—“The Superdog from Krypton!”
Come to Speeding Bullet for 30 minutes of snacks, activities, and reading hosted by Rachel!
Labor Day sale is Aug 28-Sept. 1, 2025!
Monday, August 25, 2025
Make your way to Speeding Bullet on Aug. 28-Sept. 1 for our Labor Day sales!
Speeding Bullet Comics’ Labor Day sale returns! We will have sales starting Thursday, Aug. 28, continuing through the weekend, and wrapping up with special Monday hours from noon to 3 p.m. on Sept. 1!
THURSDAY and FRIDAY: Selected back issues for just $2! Plus, all bin comics priced at $3.99 or under are $2!
SATURDAY and SUNDAY: Selected back issues for just $1! Plus all bin comics $3.99 or under are $1!
MONDAY: Selected back issues for just 50 cents! Plus all bin comics $4.99 or under are $1!
Additionally, dozens of graphic novels will be buy 2 get 1 free all weekend!
Our August hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday; 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. We are closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday, but can be available by appointment in some instances. We will be open noon to 3 p.m. on Labor Day.
Book signing on Aug. 23
Monday, August 11, 2025
Prose author and filmmaker B. Glynn Kimmey will sign copies of his book “Children of the Neon Bamboo” from 12-4 on Saturday, Aug. 23 at Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman, OK.
Book description: Wryly surreal— Funny and serious at the same time, a Gen-Xer stumbles through his retelling of the wild, summer adventure of 1990 when in the pursuit of the new Sega Genesis he and a friend entangle themselves in a cross-country fight over a long-lost ancient samurai sword, connecting memorable characters from across history with the aesthetics of the era. Refugees, ninjas, nerds, musicians, soldiers, Dungeon Masters, karate instructors, and beauticians come together for a curious blend of 80s Japanese influenced pop culture and Mid-American grunge. Mountain Dew Moby Dick, literary vaporwave, high-topped Hunter S. Thompson, Taco Bell Tom Sawyer.
Signing on July 12!
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman, OK, will welcome author Preston Poulter of the graphic novel “White Lily” for a signing starting at 11 a.m. July 12! “White Lily” features the real-life story of the two highest-scoring female combat pilots in history. The series will examine their battles both in the air and on the ground as they move from civilian flight instructors during the Battle of Moscow, to fighter pilots during the Battle of Stalingrad, to free hunting aces at the Battle of Kursk.
Also the same weekend is the Weekend of Local, from July 11-13. The City of Norman, in partnership with VisitNorman and the Norman Chamber of Commerce, encourages residents to shop and dine at local businesses. Speeding Bullet Comics will have some specials featuring local and regional authors for those who stop in over the weekend.
Celebrate 27 years of Speeding Bullet
Saturday, June 7, 2025
We are bringing back Oklahoma comics creators Don Rosencrans and S.A. McClung to sign their new comic books as part of our 27th anniversary celebration on June 28! Speeding Bullet officially began on June 8, 1998, following in the footsteps of the previous Millennium Books and Archives Norman.
Don and S.A. will sign from noon-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 to help us celebrate 27 years of the store!
‘Crossover’ is subject of June book club
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
In connection with the Pioneer Library, Speeding Bullet Comics will host a book club discussion at 6 p.m. June 19.
This month’s book is the collected edition of the Donny Cates & Geoff Shaw series “Crossover.” We will cover Vols. 1 and 2 in this book club.
Five years ago, the realm of comic book fiction collapsed into our very real world. And now, amidst the chaos, a new threat has risen. Someone, or something, is killing comic book writers and artists all over the country. Watch as the mystery of this serialized killer explodes into four-color carnage!
The Book Club sessions are hosted by Dave Brown and designed for adults.
‘Wolverine’ is focus of May 15 book club
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
In connection with the Pioneer Library, Speeding Bullet Comics will host a book club discussion at 6 p.m. May 15.
This month’s book is the collected edition of the 1982 “Wolverine” miniseries by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.
Description: Logan’s vacation from the X-Men is interrupted when he discovers that his beloved, Mariko Yashida, has been married off by her criminal father Lord Shingen! When Shingen humiliates Wolverine in front of Mariko, the hero loses heart, drowning his sorrows in beer, bar fights…and the arms of wild assassin Yukio. But when betrayal strikes from an unexpected source, can Wolverine reclaim his honor and rescue Mariko and himself from Shingen’s trap? Secrets, shockers and broken hearts await in Wolverine’s legendary first solo adventure.
The Book Club sessions are hosted by Dave Brown and designed for adults.
‘Wolverine’ is focus of May 15 book club
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
In connection with the Pioneer Library, Speeding Bullet Comics will host a book club discussion at 6 p.m. May 15.
This month’s book is the collected edition of the 1982 “Wolverine” miniseries by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller.
Description: Logan’s vacation from the X-Men is interrupted when he discovers that his beloved, Mariko Yashida, has been married off by her criminal father Lord Shingen! When Shingen humiliates Wolverine in front of Mariko, the hero loses heart, drowning his sorrows in beer, bar fights…and the arms of wild assassin Yukio. But when betrayal strikes from an unexpected source, can Wolverine reclaim his honor and rescue Mariko and himself from Shingen’s trap? Secrets, shockers and broken hearts await in Wolverine’s legendary first solo adventure.
The Book Club sessions are hosted by Dave Brown and designed for adults.
Free Comic Book Day is May 3, 2025!
Monday, April 28, 2025
Free Comic Book Day is held annually on the first Saturday in May.
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—a single day when participating comic book specialty shops give away selected comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman, OK, will give away 5 selected free comics per customer throughout the day.
The store will also welcome special guests: comic-book creators Michael Adams (”Kung-Fu Legume”), Mario Wytch (”Sister Powers”) and Breyden Boyd (Shape-Man)!
Plus, get your picture taken with Superman on Saturday morning!
Free Comic Book Day is a worldwide event in which participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away selected comic books absolutely free to visiting patrons.
We will have free comics featuring Superman, Spider-Man and more! Don’t miss this great celebration!
Join the Central Oklahoma Independent Bookstore Crawl
Friday, April 25, 2025
Indie Bookstore Day is coming up on April 26, and Speeding Bullet is celebrating along with several great Central Oklahoma bookstores! Get your passport stamped and enjoy several great specials!
Follow @centralokbookstorecrawl on Instagram for more info and the complete list of participating shops!
Closed for Easter
Sunday, April 20, 2025
Speeding Bullet Comics will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025, to celebrate Easter. We will be back on Wednesday with new comics!
‘Superman Day’ celebrated April 18, 19
Monday, April 14, 2025
In celebration of Superman Day on April 18 (the 1938 publication date for the iconic Action Comics #1), DC has curated an epically heroic and heartwarming list of titles featuring the Man of Steel.
Available exclusively at participating comic book shops:
All Star Superman #1 Special Edition by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely
Superman For All Seasons Book One Special Edition by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale
An excerpt of the upcoming young adult graphic novel Jimmy Olsen’s Supercyclopedia by Gabe Soria and Sandy Jarrell
Action Comics #1 Golden Age–Size Facsimile Edition featuring an homage cover by superstar artist Dan Mora.
If you come to Speeding Bullet on April 18 or 19 dressed as a character from the Superman franchise, and get your picture taken for our social media accounts, you will receive a $5 back issue bucks coupon!
‘Fire Power’ by Kirkman, Samnee is focus for PLS Book Club
Monday, April 14, 2025
In connection with the Pioneer Library, Speeding Bullet Comics will host a book discussion at 6 p.m. April 17.
This book club session will focus on the graphic novel “Fire Power: Prelude” by Robert Kirkman and Chris Samnee.
Owen Johnson’s journey to China to learn about his birth parents eventually leads him to a mysterious Shaolin Temple. The students there study to rediscover the Fire Power, the lost art of throwing fireballs — a power they claim will be needed soon to save the world. Will Owen Johnson be the first person in a thousand years to wield the FIRE POWER? Whet your appetite for adventure with the PRELUDE OGN.
The Book Club sessions are hosted by Dave Brown and designed for adults. Speeding Bullet Comics is located at 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman, OK.
Spring Monster Sale is April 11-13!
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Coming up soon, April 11-13, is one of our favorite Speeding Bullet traditions: The Monster Sale!
The monsters come out this spring!
Speeding Bullet’s super-awesome mega-sale starts April 11 and runs through April 13.
How can you qualify for the sale? There are multiple ways to get a sale wristband!
1. Be a subscriber in good standing at the shop OR
2. Be a Speeding Bullet Gold Member OR
3. Purchase a wristband for just $10 OR
4. Confirm your e-mail in-store for our weekly e-mail updates OR
5. Subscribe to Matt’s Substack at https://matthewd2t3s.substack.com/ and show your subscription at the shop OR
6. Get one free with any in-store $50 purchase before April 11.
The Monster Sale wristband makes you eligible for all the weekend’s savings.
Our Fall Monster Sale will feature 50 percent off many back issues and 25 percent off trade paperbacks!
During the sale, premium back issues ($25 and up) will be 25 percent off the currently marked price.
Back issues priced at $24.99 and under will be 50 percent off. Buy more than 70 standard back issues and the discount jumps to 70%! (Comic book ’sets’ count as one issue for purposes of the sale.)
Plus, all graphic novels are 25% off! (Does not include any graphic novels pre-ordered or in files.)
Stock up for big savings!
March book club features Captain America
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Join Speeding Bullet Comics in conjunction with the Pioneer Library System for the March book club focused on comics and graphic novels.
The event will be held at 6 p.m. March 20 at Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N Porter Ave. in Norman, OK.
The focus of this month’s book club is “Captain America: Stand” by J. Michael Straczynski and Jesus Saiz.
Merch Mayhem 2025!
Monday, March 3, 2025
Starting this week is Speeding Bullet’s March Merch Mayhem! Sixteen teams have been selected for the March “tournament!” Each week, the team selling the most merch at Speeding Bullet vs. its opponent will advance to the next round!
Here are the teams!
#1 Space Heroes
“Star Wars,” “Star Trek” and other sci-fi heroes make up this team!
#2 Avengers
Featuring Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and many other Marvel heroes!
#3 Gotham Knights
Batman and his allies and adversaries fall into this category!
#4 X-Men
Featuring Charles Xavier’s mutant heroes like Wolverine and Storm!
#5 Spider-Verse
This includes characters like Spider-Man, Venom, and Miles Morales!
#6 Super-Team Family
Featuring DC heroes like Superman and his Metropolis allies !
#7 Wild West
The Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, and Gene Autry saddle up for this team!
#8 G.I. Joe and Military Heroes
The Joes are joined by Sgt. Rock, Sgt. Fury and Blackhawk
#9 Team Funnybooks
Archie, Casper and RIchie Rich score for this group!
#10 Team Robots
Optimus Prime, Machine Man and Leader-1 lead off this team!
#11 Barbarians
He-Man, Conan, and Klaw are among the players here!
#12 Justice Team
Those in the Justice League and Justice Society not otherwise affiliated land here!
#13 Image Heroes
Invincibe, Spawn, Savage Dragon and others land here.
#14 Defenders
Both the comic franchise (Doctor Strange, Namor) and TV franchise (Daredevil, Luke Cage)
#15 Turtles
Anthromorphic animals having adventures, like the TMNT or Usagi Yojimbo.
#16 Ghost Riders
Supernatural characters band together
Fill out your bracket with your prediction! The tiebreaker will be correctly predicting the score of the final game! Turn in your brackets by March 12 for a chance at the grand prize!
Get a bracket in the store, in the store email, write out your own, or print it from https://officepoolstop.com/Brackets/64308
Check out the Valentine’s Sale with books you’ll love!
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Romance is in the air, and Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman, OK is spending Valentine’s Week recommending some books you’ll love!
From Feb. 12-16, 2025, selected graphic novels will be buy two, get one free in-store.
Check the Valentine’s table for Buy Two, Get One Free on several titles we think you’ll love, including:
Nocterra Vol. 1
Rat Queens Vol. 1
Where the Body Was
Queen of Bad Dreams
Bad Weekend
Ant-Man Vol. 1: Second Change Man
Reckless
Friend of the Devll
Follow Me Down
Ghost in You
Destroy All Monsters
Night Fever
Get these great deals through Sunday, Feb. 16 while supplies last!
Stray Dogs is subject of Feb. 20 book club
Monday, January 27, 2025
In connection with the Pioneer Library, Speeding Bullet Comics will host a discussion at 6 p.m. Feb. 20.
This book club session will focus on the graphic novel “Stray Dogs” (and partially on the prequel “Stray Dogs: Dog Days.”)
Description from Image Comics:
It’s scary being the new dog.
In this suspenseful series, readers meet Sophie, a dog who can’t remember what happened. She doesn’t know how she ended up in this house. She doesn’t recognize any of these other dogs. She knows something terrible happened, but she just…can’t…recall…Wait! Where’s her lady? Now Sophie has to figure out where she is, what’s happening, and how she’s going to survive this.
They say there’s no such thing as a bad dog—just bad owners.
STRAY DOGS is a heartbreakingly adorable suspense thriller by My Little Pony comic artists TONY FLEECS and TRISH FORSTNER. It’s Lady and the Tramp meets Silence of the Lambs.
The Book Club sessions are hosted by Dave Brown and designed for adults.
January book club focuses on Shazam!
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Speeding Bullet Comics book club is back for 2025!
In conjunction with Pioneer Library, Dave Brown will lead a discussion of “Shazam and the Monster Society of Evil” by Jeff Smith at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, at Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N Porter Ave. in Norman, OK!
Here’s the description of the book:
Jeff Smith, the award-winning creator of BONE, tells the story of young orphan Billy Batson, who transforms himself into the World’s Mightiest Mortal whenever he says the magic word “Shazam!” Billy must use these extraordinary abilities to face an invasion of alien creatures as well as stop mad scientist Dr. Sivana and his Monster Society of Evil from taking over the world!
The Book Club sessions are designed for adults.
Go for the Gold in 2025!
Thursday, January 2, 2025
As we start a new year at Speeding Bullet Comics, we’d like to offer our regular customers a chance to buy into the ninth year of a successful program at the store — now bigger than ever! This is intended for customers who make frequent use of our services and want to support the local economy and Speeding Bullet’s role in the community.
When you buy a Speeding Bullet Gold 2025 membership for $100, here’s what you get:
- A $50 gift card at Speeding Bullet, good 12 months from date of issue.
- A trip to the “Gold Box” — pick out $100 in graphic novels from the pre-selected “Gold Box”!
- 12 coupons, one for each month of the year, in a variety of categories, including statues, toys, and back issues. (potential value - $100 plus.)
- Automatic invites to Speeding Bullet sales and events and early entry in some cases when applicable or possible.
- “Gold Days” — Discount days and other events exclusively for Gold members.
Sign up by Feb. 9 for an additional free, selected graphic novel!
Holiday hours Dec 2024- Jan 2025
Sunday, December 22, 2024
Holiday hours at Speeding Bullet Comics:
12-3 on Dec 23 and Dec 24.
Closed Christmas!
New comics on Dec. 26.
Open 11-6 Dec. 26-28.
Open 12-4 Dec. 29.
Closed Dec. 30-Jan. 1.
New comics on Jan. 2.
Get your Comic Shop News signed!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hopefully you have been following the articles by Speeding Bullet co-owner Matthew Price in the pages of Comic Shop News. This Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., Matt will be on hand to autograph copies for you if you choose! This week’s issue features his article on Krypto the Superdog as well as his “Bedside Reading” article.
Get your Comic Shop News signed!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Hopefully you have been following the articles by Speeding Bullet co-owner Matthew Price in the pages of Comic Shop News. This Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m., Matt will be on hand to autograph copies for you if you choose! This week’s issue features his article on Krypto the Superdog as well as his “Bedside Reading” article.
Black Friday 2024 events coming up!
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Coming up Nov. 29 and continuing Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, Speeding Bullet Comics will celebrate Black Friday plus Small Business Saturday and Sunday!
What type of specials will be available? Check it out!
- Select trades will be $5 and $10! (Look for the markdown table!)
- Comic Book Sets will be 25 percent off!
- Statues will be Buy One Get One Free!
- Toys will be Buy Two Get One Free!
- All back issues in the bins priced at $3 or under are just $1!
Speeding Bullet Comics will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving. We will open at 11 a.m. Nov. 29 with Black Friday deals that continue through the weekend!
‘Bad-Gift’ Insurance Returns
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Speeding Bullet Comics, 614 N. Porter Ave. in Norman, OK, is offering customers a chance to do their Christmas and holiday shopping early with Speeding Bullet — and get themselves some presents! We (somewhat jokingly) call it “Bad-Gift Insurance.”
Do your Christmas, holiday or other shopping at Speeding Bullet, or just buy comics like you do every week. With every $50 purchase, we’ll give you a 30% off coupon that you can use on any one item you choose from Dec. 26-29.
That means you have four shopping days after Christmas to get what you really wanted!
Of course, if your loved ones are already shopping for you at Speeding Bullet, you win big time because you can combine those 30% off coupons with your Speeding Bullet gift certificates — available in any denomination!
“Bad-Gift” Insurance is available through Dec. 24. You can collect as many 30% off coupons as you like, but you may only redeem one coupon per item.
Fall Monster Sale is Oct. 25-27!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Save the date for the Monster Sale!
Speeding Bullet’s super-awesome mega-sale starts Oct. 25 and runs through Oct. 27.
How can you qualify for the sale? There are multiple ways to get a sale wristband!
1. Be a subscriber in good standing at the shop OR
2. Be a Speeding Bullet Gold Member OR
3. Purchase a wristband for just $10 OR
4. Confirm your e-mail in-store for our weekly e-mail updates OR
5. Subscribe to Matt’s Substack at https://matthewd2t3s.substack.com/ and show your subscription at the shop OR
6. Get one free with any in-store $50 purchase before Oct. 27.
The Monster Sale wristband makes you eligible for all the weekend’s savings.
Our Fall Monster Sale will feature 50 percent off many back issues and 25 percent off trade paperbacks!
During the sale, premium back issues ($25 and up) will be 25 percent off the currently marked price.
Back issues priced $24.99 and under will be 50 percent off. Buy more than 70 standard back issues and the discount jumps to 70%! (Comic book ’sets’ count as one issue for purposes of the sale.)
Plus, graphic novels are 25% off! (Does not include any graphic novels pre-ordered or in files or titles already discounted.)
Stock up for big savings!
Kraken Sale III lurks in October!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
On September 27, Speeding Bullet Comics will again release the Kraken!
Our Kraken Sale will feature 50 percent off hundreds of trade paperbacks and will continue from Sept. 27 through Nov. 2, Wednesdays-Sundays!
Step into our Kraken Saleroom with the undersea-blue walls and step into a world of savings!
Find amazing deals on titles including hardcovers, paperbacks, children’s books, and more from publishers including Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse and more!
Keep checking back during each week of October to see what new surprises the Kraken has found!
Local Comic Shop Day is Sept. 28
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Local Comic Shop Day has moved to Sept. 28, as the comic shop celebration re-configures going forward! We will have a limited release of “Gone” #1 from DSTLRY to celebrate Local Comic Shop Day and some other special surprises!
Local Comic Shop Day is an event that calls attention to independent comic book specialty stores, celebrating their role as pop culture fire-starters. On Sept. 28, 2024, stop by Speeding Bullet Comics for specials and exclusive items and join in the celebration.
Discuss ‘The Good Asian’ in Sept. 19 book club!
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
In connection with Pioneer Library: In this program, we will be discussing “The Good Asian.”
Follow Edison Hark, a haunted, self-loathing Chinese-American detective, as he pursues a brutal killer on the streets of 1936 San Francisco. THE GOOD ASIAN is a noir mystery exploring the first generation of Americans to come of age under an immigration ban-the Chinese-as they’re besieged by rampant murders, abusive police, and a world that seemingly never changes.
Designed for adults, this event starts at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Batman Day 2024 is Sept. 21
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Batman Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of September of every year and will be landing on September 21st in 2024.
Speeding Bullet will have the following Batman Day special items while supplies last on Sept. 21!
For purchase:
BATMAN DAY 2024 - BATMAN ELMER FUDD SPECIAL #1
BATMAN DAY 2024 - BATMAN ELMER FUDD SPECIAL NOIR #1
BATMAN DAY 2024 - BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN THE LAST HALLOWEEN #0
BATMAN DAY 2024 - BUNDLE OF 25 - BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN #1 CVR A TIM SALE (NET)
BATMAN DAY 2024 - BATMAN THE LONG HALLOWEEN #1 CVR B TIM SALE FOIL VAR
BATMAN DAY 2024 - DETECTIVE COMICS #27 FACSIMILE EDITION CVR A BOB KANE
BATMAN DAY 2024 - DETECTIVE COMICS #27 FACSIMILE EDITION CVR B BLANK VAR
BATMAN DAY 2024 - DETECTIVE COMICS #27 FACSIMILE EDITION CVR C BOB KANE FOIL VAR
For giveaway while they last on Sept. 21!
BATMAN DAY 2024 - BATMAN WAYNE FAMILY ADVENTURES #1
BATMAN DAY 2024 - JOKER THE WORLD SPECIAL EDITION #1
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- Aliens Epic Collection: The Original Years Vol. 3
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