Comics writer David Andry will be at Empire’s Comics Vault to sign his new book, Red Vector, published by Mad Cave Comics, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
Join us to discuss volume one of Rick Remender’s Black Science. Details inside.
Join us in the shop or online to discuss volume 1 of Scott Snyder’s American Vampire. Details inside.
Creative Women Mini-Con RETURNS!
We’re discussing Alan Moore’s V FOR VENDETTA. Join online or in the shop. Details inside.
Come on out to discuss Sean Murphy’s PUNK ROCK JESUS. Or join us online. Details inside.
Join us to discuss Maestros—online and in the shop. Details inside.
Sacramento comics writer David Andry visits the shop to sign his new book, CRUSH DEPTH. Don’t miss out.
You’re going to love this book. Join us to discuss it. Details inside.
It’s time for a classic. Join us to discuss Kingdom Come. Details inside.
Get ready for Elektra: Assassin. Join us for this hybrid discussion—online or in the shop. All respectful participants welcome.
October 2024's discussion features Swamp Thing: Green Hell. Join us for this hybrid discussion—online or in the shop. All respectful participants welcome.
Love Spy Family? Let’s talk about it. Join us for this hybrid discussion—online or in the shop. All respectful participants welcome.
Sin City: The Hard Goodbye. We’re going to discuss it. Want in? Details inside.
Everywhere you turn, it’s Space Bandits. Join the discussion. Details inside.
Join us for a discussion of Hexagon Bridge. Details inside.
This is sure to be one of our most fun discussions. I hope you’ll join us. Details inside.
THE MANY DEATHS OF LAILA STARR will blow your mind. Join us online or in the store to discuss this comic book story. Click through for details.
Join us in the shop with Sacramento creative and comics writer David Andry for the release and book signing of Morning Star. Details inside.
Taurus Comics’ superstart creator Kyrun Silva teaches a workshop on character development for comics and graphic novels—presented by Sac Geeks. Read more for details.
We’re excited to discuss Jeff Lemire’s COSMIC DETECTIVE. All respectful participants welcome. Join us in the shop or online. Click through for more information.
Join us in the shop or online to discuss SUPERGIRL: BEING SUPER, written by Mariko Tamaki. All respectful participants are welcome. Details inside.
Join us in-store or online to discuss Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow. Details inside.
It’s your last chance this year to take advantage of some fantastic deals. Details inside.
Clear will be discussed during October’s online discussion. Join us.
Every month we discuss a different graphic novel or collected edition. You’re invited to participate.
Get some of the best deals on comic books and hot sauce that you’ll find all year at our 2023 Black Friday Sale. Read more for complete details.
We’re now accepting unopened toys and new comics for children at the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento. Plus, take 25% Off donations if purchased at Empire’s. Details inside.
Join us for an online discussion of horror book Dark Ride. All respectful participants are welcome to this online discussion.
It’s time for the best sale of the year—our EARLY Black Friday Sale. Here’s what you can expect.
Wannabes creator Mitchell Martinez will be in the shop signing copies of the new collected edition of his book.
Don’t miss out on getting your copy signed.
Join us for an online discussion of Love Everlasting. All respectful participants are welcome. No charge. Details inside.
Gideon Falls will be discussed during September’s online discussion. Can’t wait to discuss this one! Hope to see you there.
On the 2nd Thursday of each month we discuss a different graphic novel or collected edition. You’re invited to participate.
Every month we discuss a different graphic novel or collected edition. You’re invited to join us.
Come down on Saturday, July 15, 2023 and meet the barrier-breaking legend in comics, artist Trina Robbins. Details inside.
Are you ready for Grim? Jessica’s story begins after dying, but she can’t remember how. Read Grim, and join us for an enlightening conversation.
How in the world did it take us so long to get around to discussing Bandette!? We’re counting down the days to this one. Details inside.
The official website of Empire’s Comics Vault, owned and operated by Ben C. Schwartz and located in Sacramento, CA.
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.
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.
I had a chitchat with Ben and asked about his top scifi movies. Without hesitation he spat them out and in no particular order… (Interview by Ronnie)
Back in January, we welcomed to the shop local Girl Scouts cadettes to learn about comics creation. The Heroic Girls Foundation along with professional comic book artist Justin Greenwood hosted the event.
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.