August 31, 2011

Justice League #1 Midnight Release Party in Review

August 31, 2011/ Empire's Comics Vault

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Here's a quick "snapshot" of the festivities - food, drink, Blue Moon, video games, comic book conversation and Justice League #1 and Flashpoint #5! This video is super-quick, but we had some local talent, film students, who are putting together a more in-depth look at the evenings festivities.

June 21, 2011

Announcing EmpiresCV.tv - Sacramento's newest comics show

June 21, 2011/ Empire's Comics Vault

We finally talked Ben into sharing his favorite titles from each week's new comic book day releases. A whopping two of us have previewed this show and really enjoy it. We think you will too. In fact, please let us know what you think in the comments.

EmpiresCV.tv will appear weekly on our Facebook page and also on our YouTube channel, or visit www.EmpiresCV.tv each week for immediate viewing. Special thanks to one of our regular fans, Joey Janssen, for reminding us to snag the URL for the show. And now, EmpiresCV.tv...

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We have a great group of guests at this year’s Creative Women Mini-Con 2025 on Saturday, October 11, starting at Noon. This year we welcome first-time exhibitors and some past favorites. Click through to find out who are joining us this year.

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Hanging out with artist Eric Nguyen

Jan 29, 2023

We had such a great time hanging out in the store with Sacramento artist Eric Nguyen. Here’s a photo collage of the event and a link to the replay of our online interview.

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Jan 23, 2023

Legendary comics creator Eric Nguyen in-store signing

Jan 23, 2023

I’m excited to have Sacramento’s own Eric Nguyen in the shop to sign his new book White Savior. Learn all about it in this post.

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Nov 28, 2022

The Continuum Universe books self-published

Nov 28, 2022

I'm excited to share the completion of many years of work. Also, I'd like you to know, that I''ve started a new email newsletter to talk about all my creative work. If you're a fan or just curious, please check it out on Substack.

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Captain Dylan Hunt and Hot Pepper Pug bonding. Only been 6 days but they are getting to know what the other wants 😌 ^Ben #sacramento #pug #thispugneedsahug #captaindylanhunt #hotpepperpug

Lodi Comic Con is this Sunday May 7th and we have some tickets to give away! Post here and we will pick two winners, 2 tickets each, tomorrow morning. ^Ben #sacramento #lodicomiccon @stocktoncon

I will be closed at 6:30pm today to go see Guardians of the galaxy! We have free swag in the shop and you can enter to win a prize box, movie tickets, and a $25 Empire’s gift certificate! ^Ben #sacramento #gotg #guardiansofthegalaxy #raffle

Welcome Hot Pepper Pug to the Empire family! Her and Captain Dylan have been getting along great! ^Ben #sacramento #hotpepperpug #captaindylanhunt #pug #thispugneedsahug

Guardians of the galaxy contest! Tickets, hats, prize box, and $25 Empire gift cert to win. The movie is out this Thursday!!!!^Ben #sacramento #raffle #gotg #guardiansofthegalaxy

@boring_rose_brewing is a great brewery I discovered at @sacgrilledcheese today. I need your help to get them over the 1k mark on Instagram. Please head over and like! ^Ben #sacramento

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