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CBR (formerly Comic Book Resources) was founded in 1995 and quickly became the go-to source for comics industry news, discussion, and community. Over two decades, the site has amassed a readership of 60 million-plus users, including 75 thousand members of the CBR community forums. Our goal is to supply anyone interested in comic books, superheroes, and geek entertainment with information and resources that will provide a greater appreciation and investment in the medium (whether you’re a lifelong comic book enthusiast or a casual superhero movie fan). Despite mixed backgrounds in publishing, journalism, and creative writing, CBR editors, writers, and contributors have one thing in common: a passion for the comics industry. CBR also has the honor of publishing columns and features from the most well-known names in comics - writers, artists, and publishers, including: Warren Ellis, Erik Larsen, Steven Grant, Robert Kirkman, Gail Simone, and Mark Millar, to name a few.

Card Kingdom is a 430+ employee retailer with a global web presence and four Mox Boarding House brick and mortar locations in Seattle and Bellevue, Washington, Portland, Oregon and Chandler, Arizona. We specialize in all aspects of tabletop gaming, and desire to push the limits of what people think of when they imagine a game store. Our locations include full-service restaurants, award winning designs, free to play board game libraries, and private rooms. In addition to redefining the brick and mortar game store experience, our website is a leading destination for selling the collectible card game Magic: the Gathering. We believe games are for everyone, and pride ourselves on our commitment to serve and grow the gaming community both locally and worldwide.

Midtown Comics opened its first shop in 1997, and is now the industry’s leading retailer of comic books, graphic novels, and manga, with its online store as well as three landmark New York City locations in Times Square, Grand Central and Downtown, as well as comics boutiques in the iconic FAO Schwarz Fifth Avenue and Toys“R”Us Times Square. Midtown Comics offers comics by all publishers, and everything related to comics and pop culture. Make sure to check in for our weekly releases, newsletters, special events, and more! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, and our Midtown Blog!