Karl Kerschel LIVE + Moonstruck + Paint Night

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This week's events are upon us. It all starts tonight. 
















TUE | 6:00 PM | Apr. 9, 2019

Karl Kerschel Interview
INTER -VIEWS Series

We're beyond excited to interview Karl Kerschl of famed comics, Gotham Academy and ISOLA and The Abominable Charles Christopher. (Add to FB calendar)

As a pro artist for more than 20 years, he's worked for all the big comic houses, Neflix, and more. Including our Vaulty Award, he's won the Eisner and the Joe Shuster.



THU | 6:30 PM | Apr. 11, 2019

Graphic Novel Discussion: Moonstruck

Join our discussion of Moonstruck! All are invited. No fee. This is the first chapter of the brand-new, all-ages, magical, coffee-laden adventure from Lumberjanes creator GRACE ELLIS and talented newcomer SHAE BEAGLE. (Add to FB calendar)



FRI | 6:30 PM | Apr. 12, 2019

Happy Paint Night at Empire's Comics Vault

Paint this super-cute chick in the rain and take home your first (or second, or fitth...) masterpiece. All tools and instruction provided. Class fills up, so sign up online today. $40. Class limited to 15 participants. (Add to FB calendar)




COMING SOON

Let's talk with The Baboon's Creator Jamie Jones

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Nothing but fun waiting for you this week! Here's the lineup.



SUN | 12:00 PM | Mar. 10, 2019
Heroes Fan Experience Ticket Sales

Get your tickets for the Hardly Heroes Fan Experience for the Avengers: Endgame movie--and make sure you don’t miss out on in-theater festivities! With Hardly Heroes you'll even get your seats before the general public! The two movie events will be April 25 at 6pm and April 27 at 10:30am. (Add to FB calendar)

TUE | 6:00 PM | Mar. 12, 2019
Jamie Jones Interview--LIVE Online

Jamie Jones is a comics creator with an exciting new, all-ages, project in the works, called "The Baboon." We're excited to talk to him about this new project. Find the campaign on Kickstarter. (Add to FB calendar)


THU | 6:30 PM | Mar. 14, 2019
Graphic Novel Discussion: DeptH

From master storyteller Matt Kindt comes a tale of underwater intrigue. Let's talk about it. (Add to FB calendar)



FRI | 7:00 PM | Mar. 15, 2019
Movie Night at Empire's Comics Vault

We have another classic movie headed your way and more popcorn too. Come out for a good time. We have couches. (Add to FB calendar)




SAT | 11:00 AM | Mar. 16, 2019
Sac BrickBuilders Meetup

It's been a little while since our last movie crew--and now it's time! Marvelous things are in store. Hope we'll see you there. (Add to FB calendar)




SAT | 2:00 PM | Mar. 16, 2019
Card Game BETA-Play! 

In Alchemental, there can be only one Keeper of the Celestial Sphere. Do you have what it takes to forge the Philosopher's Stone and take the Celestial Throne? Whoever forges the Philosopher's Stone first WINS! (Add to FB calendar) This new game comes from the mind of talented artist, writer, professor, art historian Kristine Balog!


SUN | 1:00 PM | Mar. 17, 2019
Carrie Alskar Art Reception


Come out and meet the artist behind the art! Illustrator/painter Carrie Alskar brings amazing creations to life. Carrie is our artist of the month for March. (Add to FB calendar)


COMING SOON

Stand-up Comedy, Free Halloween Comics, and Sale

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UPDATE 10/24/2018 - Comedy night has been cancelled. Also, due to the holidays, Stand Up Comedy Night will return in 2019.

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Dress up to power up this Saturday's sale. Details below. Plus, there are plenty of laughs in store for you on Friday. Enjoy some of Sacramento's upcoming stand-up comedy talent. More details below.


















Friday, October 26 - 8:00 PM
*Cancelled* STAND-UP 
COMEDY NIGHT -- 
Rated M

Bring a grown-up friend and get your laughs on. Free Admission. Tipping the funny people is highly recommended. :) Click image to view the Facebook calendar event.





Saturday, October 27
Horror Sale 
and Free ComicFest 
Halloween Books
  • This Saturday, everything horror-related is 10% off -- scary books and scary toys.
  • BUT if you come in dressed up, you'll get 15% off your purchase.
  • BUT BUT if you dress up AND you bring your Rolly Tote and Merpug Pin, then you'll get 25% off purchase.
ComicFest Halloween Books: Get your free FCBD Halloween books. Take 1 copy of every book you want, while supplies last.

Contests: Be sure to also check out our pumpkin carving contest and our costume contest. You could win free comics.
 

Thank You!


Thank you for joining us to support literacy in the region. Together we have made a difference. And now, pat yourself on the back, pick up your favorite comic, and enjoy a good read! See you soon.

Laugh it up, puggy

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Come out and sketch this month's cosplay model. Then, later that week, join us for after-hours comedy. 






























Wednesday, July 25 - 6:00 PM
LIVE MODEL SKETCH: NOVEMBER COSPLAY

Inspiration to create awaits you. Cosplay model November Cosplay will be in the shop. $10. 



















Friday, July 27 - 8:00 PM
COMEDY NIGHT

Adults-only, standup comedy awaits you. Get your laughter engine revved up. Lights go off and then the laughter starts. Free admission. Tip the funny people. 

COMING SOON


Have you seen our weekly comics show? Watch it here.

The Kristen Gudsnuk Interview and more this week

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 It's a full week with plenty to do: watch our recent Kristen Gudsnuk interview or talk about the first two volumes of Vision. Then join us to "get your paint on." 



Tuesday, July 10 - Watch online

THE KRISTEN GUDSNUK INTERVIEW

LIVE, online tonight. Join us for an interview with the comic book artist/illustrator of Henchgirl. Online at live.empirescomics.com. Click to view the Facebook calendar event.




Thursday, July 12 - 6:30 PM

"VISION" GRAPHIC NOVEL DISCUSSION GROUP

We'll be discussing volumes 1 and 2 of Vision. All are welcome. Come join the discussion -- or just be a fly on the wall. Click to view the Facebook calendar event.





Friday, July 13 - 6:30 PM

HAPPY PAINT EVENING

For only $40 you get all the supplies you need and the instruction to paint that image above. Ben painted at the 1st Happy Paint Evening -- and is doing it again. He loves it. Sign up: TicketTailor.com. Click to view the Facebook calendar event.




COMING SOON


Have you seen our weekly comics show? Watch it here.

Get artsy with 3 Sacramento Creatives

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It's time to get artsy -- and we have just the events to help. It starts with our cosplay model sketch and ends with an artist pop-up shop. Details right here.


































Wednesday, June 27 - 6:00 PM
COSPLAY MODEL SKETCH

$10 gets you into to sketch our guest cosplay model. Paint, sculpt, draw -- whatever you like. This Wednesday is Summer Kay. 






















Saturday, June 30 - 4:00 PM
JULIE & JARED'S SKETCH NIGHT
 - ONE DAY ONLY

This one-day event lets you take home an original sketch before anyone else! Our featured guests are Julie Okahara and Jared Konopitski. Prices will range from $10-$50. 


NEW HOT SAUCE VIDEO




COMING SOON
7/10 - The Kristen Gudsnuk Interview - Live Online


Have you seen our weekly comics show? Watch it here.

Empire's Comics Vault goes to Sactown Union Brewery

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And you are invited!




















Tuesday, June 19 - 6:00 PM
GAME NIGHT @ SACTOWN UNION BREWERY

We're taking Game Night on the road. We're headed to SacTown Union Brewery! They're a community-oriented microbrewery three short blocks from Sac State, just off the 50 east, 65th Street exit, in East Sacramento. They have food trucks and great free-delivery deals with local restaurants. 

   Click image or here to view the Facebook calendar event, so you can add it to your calendar and get reminders. Everyone's going to have a good time.

This is a child-friendly and dog-friendly place! Of course, please, please, keep them supervised at all time. :) Please note that due to license requirements children can only stay until 8 pm.



























NEW HOT SAUCE VIDEO





COMING SOON


Have you seen our weekly comics show? Watch it here.

3 Ways to Get Creative This Week

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This week, we're looking forward to creating some great things and admiring great art. Please join us.

We promote local creatives, so if we haven't met yet, please swing by and say hello.



Wednesday, February 28

6 pm: Live Model Sketch with Kristy Cha

$10 gets you in to draw, paint, sculpt, or sketch model Kristy Cha. Click image to view the Facebook calendar event.





Thursday, March 1

5 pm: Writing at Empire's

It's time to write -- with a pen, with a typewriter, or by dictation. And feel free to bring a croissant and cup of coffee, or you know, whatever tastes good. Click image to view the Facebook calendar event.




Julie Okahara

MARCH 2018's

Artist of the Month

The month of March is dedicated to Julie Okahara, who you all know and love from FCBD and CWMC. Click image to view the Facebook calendar event.


COMING SOON
3/8 - Graphic Novel Discussion: Soupy Leaves Home
3/9 - Capeless Crusaders Live Podcast!
3/10 - 2nd Saturday Live Model Daren Maloy

VIEW ALL OUR UPCOMING EVENTS


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Upcoming Brian Wood interview

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Our INTER -VIEWS series has featured comic book creatives like Kelly Sue DeConnick, Jason Aaron, and Brian Michael Bendis.

 We're excited to next interview Brian Wood!

 On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 6:00 PM, we're sitting down with comic book writer Brian Wood for an interview. It will be LIVE, ONLINE, and you are invited to join us.
Brian has written titles such as The Massive, Star Wars, Rebels, Aliens: Defiance, Robotech, Briggs Land, Mara, Black Road, DMZ, Northlanders, and so many more.

 Have something you'd like us to ask Brian? Let us know online, on Twitter or Facebook.

Also, to make sure you don't miss the interview, add the event to your Facebook calendar or visit the interview's broadcast page on YouTube and click "Set Reminder."

To connect with Brian on Twitter, follow him at @BrianWood. We'll see you there!

Art, Music, Comics, and Community in December

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We have a month full of good times just waiting for you.

ART

All month long, the gorgeous art of Sarah Kraft is featured in Empire's Art Gallery. Be sure to join us for her art reception on December 17.


MUSIC


We're all about the bands -- especially Ghoul School and Dog Rifle! They're playing Empire's After Hours on December 16.

Check out their melodious tunes and then come see them live in the shop.

LAUGHTER

THIS FRIDAY, we're bringing all the best laughs and putting them into the shop for Empire's After Hours' Stand Up Comedy. This is for mature audiences only (i.e., not for the kids!).

COMMUNITY

On December 8, join our comic book discussion group as we talk about Empowered (Vol. 1) by Adam Warren.

A whole bunch of us from the shop are going to see Rogue One on December 15. Want to join us? There might be space.

Finally, our annual TOY DRIVE with Sacramento Comic Creator's Group runs through the 17th. Please bring toys and other gifts for children in need. We'll deliver them to the Sacramento Children's Receiving Home where they'll be placed with children. If you want to go above and beyond, check out their Wish List.





Live Model Night

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February 23rd from 6-9pm | $10

The last Tuesday of every month is Empire's Live Model Event. 

This month we welcome back Demetra Manning to her second event with us. Her first time around we got a classic storybook fairy and on the 23rd of February we are excited to see what she will bring to the table.

It is $10 at the door with all money going to the model. I hope to see you all there!

January's Monthly Events!

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With 2016 in full swing we are back on point with our monthly events!

February 6th: Top Cow Productions will be here to talk comic creation, comic marketing and pitching your comics! A day you do not want to miss!
Every Thursday Night, except the second due to book club, is our Writing Night! 5-8pm.

The second Thursday of every month is our Graphic Novel Discussion Group.

Live Model the last Tuesday of every month. 6-9pm $10 for the model 
The last Friday of every month is Comedy Night! FREE admissions but tips are appreciated. :)