Comics Festival Exhibitors
Businesses and Community Organizations Participating
A Collector’s Menagerie
Located off Lake Mead Boulevard and Tenaya, A Collector’s Menagerie specializes in new and vintage sci-fi collectables. They also carry items relating to Star Trek, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Futurama, and Marvel & DC superheroes as well as comic books, action figures, t-shirts and trading cards.
Alternate Reality Comics
Started in 1995 when Ralph Mathieu bought Dungeon Comics (established in 1987), Alternate Reality Comics carries all things comics with a heavy emphasis on alternative, underground and indie titles. In addition to off-beat publications, they carry a comprehensive selection of new titles and back issues (including superheroes), Japanese manga, graphics novels, collectables, and free red vines. Close to UNLV and easy to get to from the Las Vegas Strip; Alternate Reality Comics is open seven days a week.
The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF)
The Comic Book Legal Defense Funds is a non-profit organization created in 1986 to protect the First Amendment rights of comics’ creators, publishers, and retailers. Throughout its existence, the CBLDF has carried out its mission to protect free speech in comics through the generous support of fans and professionals alike. At conventions, through benefit books and other fundraisers, the comics community has rallied behind the First Amendment. No media has a more enthusiastic base of support than comics, and the CBLDF is proud to play a part in protecting this vital American art form. Become a member and keep comics safe for tomorrow.
Comic Oasis
Conveniently located on the corner of Rainbow and Cheyenne, Comic Oasis features all things comic-related. They carry a huge array of new comics and back issues, toys, Japanese manga, games, and clothing, all in an open and comfortable store. Open 7 days a week, Comic Oasis hosts weekly tournaments and special events.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Every Picture Tells a Story is a gallery dedicated to the art of illustration and children’s literature, a place where the original works from books are recognized as fine art and where one can appreciate a finished book as a work of art itself. They create special events, book signings and exhibitions celebrating artists, their art and the art of the book. Their new division, Marvel Art Works, features original and limited edition fine art prints from the fabled Marvel Comics archives — featuring Spider-man, Iron Man, Captain America, X-Man, and the art of Jack Kirby, Alex Ross, Jim Lee, Adam Hughes and many others. Visit their website at marvelartworks.com or www.everypicture.com.
Fantagraphics
Fantagraphics Books is a publisher of alternative comics, underground comics, magazines, and graphic novels currently based in Seattle, Washington. Founded in 1976 by Gary Groth and Kim Thompson, their roster includes such artists as R. Crumb, Peter Bagge, Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, Dan Clowes, Joe Sacco, Chris Ware, Jessica Abel and others.
MaximuM Comics
MaximuM Comics, located on Fort Apache between Tropicana and Hacienda, is the home of MaximuM value. They carry a large selection of new comics, graphic novels, toys, posters, statues, Japanese manga, back issues and a beefed-up clearance section with dollar deals. MaximuM Comics has a knowledgeable and friendly staff which is always available to help in any way possible with your comic book needs.
Pop! Goes the Icon
Pop! Goes the Icon (PGTI) is a boutique print and online publishing house, specializing in sequential art — both in traditional comic book form and as online webcomics — as well as prose books, posters, and prints. PGTI started in 2007 as a comic book/pop culture blog featuring news, commentary and personal stories from Las Vegas writer and musician Pj Perez. It has since become a hub for new comic book, non-fiction and art projects for independent and upcoming creators.
Slave Labor Graphics (SLG) Publishing
Founded by Dan Vado in 1986, Slave Labor Graphics Publishing has remained true to its roots as a publisher of great diversity for over twenty-three years. The first publisher of such notable comic book artists as Evan Dorkin, Andi Watson and Jhonen Vasquez, SLG has been known to be on the forefront of discovering and fostering new talent in the comics industry. It is often the “first choice” of new artists looking to break into the industry and because of this, SLG books offer readers the opportunity to not only read entertaining stories told with excellent artwork but to encounter new voices and talents.
Top Shelf Productions
Started in 1997 by Chris Staros and Brett Warnock, Top Shelf Productions is a comic book and graphic novel publishing house best known for its ability to discover and showcase the vanguard of the alternative comics’ scene. Their authors include Alan Moore, Craig Thompson, Andy Runton, Nate Powell, James Kochalka and Eddie Campbell.
Wishing Well Comics
Wishing Well Comics, formerly Dreamwell Comics, is located at 5706 W. Charleston Boulevard — one block East of Jones behind the 7-Eleven. They have a carry back issues, toys, and posters; plus a wide variety of comic book supplies, including drawer boxes. Additionally, they offer a free subscription service with 15% off new comics.
