ANTI-CON 2026 IS COMING.
Not just sales. Not just claims. A full-on underground comic con experience. ⚡
June 26-28, The Comic Underground celebrates 2 years by bringing back Anti-Con — our online comic convention built the CU way.
⚡20+ hosted sales.
⚡Live sketch shows.
⚡Cawfee Tawk panels.
⚡Giveaways tied to participation.
⚡The Undies Awards
⚡Community-first chaos!
From day one, the CU set out to do things differently:
◆ Lower seller costs with better tracking and collector credits
◆ The first free want-list system from a hosting platform
◆ Fundraising shows and community giveaways
◆ Artist-focused events like Artapalooza & Split Panels in partnership with Cliff of @tn_comic_collector
◆ Talk shows, collector spotlights, and real community connection
◆ Inexpensive consignments through our partners @the_Comicbok_Newsstand
Comics bring us together. The community keeps us here.
Anti-Con is our continued mission to break the mold and pack as much convention energy as possible into Instagram Live. And yes… two more major announcements are still coming. 👀
We are The Comic Underground.
Your Positive Comic Community, where comics live.
#jointhemovement #igcomiccommunity #CUatAnticon
🔥 Just picked up a slabbed gem! 🔥
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Huge shoutout to Jeric Basco of House of E Comics in Texas for this awesome pickup through @elite_comics11 🙌📚
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Justice League of America 1
📖 DC Comics, 10/11/60
⭐ CGC Universal Grade: 3.0
📌 Off-White to White Pages
🦸♂️ First appearance of Despero
🎨 Cover by Murphy Anderson
✍️ Story by Gardner Fox, art by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs
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So beyond grateful to have this classic Silver Age beauty in the collection! ⚡🃏
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Make sure to follow @elite_comics11 for more incredible books, killer deals, and must-have comics! 💥📲
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#comicbooks #dccomics #justiceleague #wonderwoman #silveragecomics
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🆕 NCBD May 13, 2026…
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🗯️ Whoa! Some amazing books this week, and some titles even wrapped up! Also, a buddy surprised me at the shop with a “wonder”-ful trade paperback! I love this hobby, but it truly is about the people, these books are just a bonus! What are you reading this week? Comment below… ❤️🤟
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#comicbooks #ncbd #dccomics #marvelcomics #imagecomics
Today’s 📬 mail call comes straight from the Sooner State 🟠 courtesy of @justinvancleave who is also a pretty “OK” dude… get it? 😏 OK OK, I’ll stop… 😂 (yeah… I did it again)
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🔥 Pickups:
▫️ Ghost in the Shell 0. Wizard Ashcan Edition 💥 CGC 9.4 📘 White Pages
▫️ Absolute Batman 15 🦇 (thrown in for 🆓)
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I’ve been hunting this ashcan for a minute ⏳ to pair with my 1995 Ghost in the Shell 1 (Dark Horse) and I’m hyped to finally add it to the collection 🙌
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I was fortunate to meet Justin through @thecomicunderground a while back, and I’m seriously glad I did 🤝 Super solid collector with 🔥 books, always active in the community, and honestly just a funny dude 😂
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Do yourself a favor 👉 hit that FOLLOW on the accounts above and keep building that trusted collector circle 📈📚
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#comicbooks #ghostintheshell #darkhorsecomics #batman #dccomics
⚠️ @dccomics is aware of the defects arriving on certain titles, but couldn’t care less as they have instructed stores to sell them anyway. I can accept pressable defects; Hell, I can even accept bindery tears, but this is unacceptable.
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🚨 TAKE A STAND! The ONLY power we have is our pocketbook. If we are willing to pay for this poor quality, what will they shove down our throats next?
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DON’T ACCEPT YOUR BOOKS IN THIS CONDITION‼️
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SOURCE: /comics/spine-damage-on-absolute-batman-20-and-other-dc-comics-this-week/
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#comicbooks #dc #batman #supergirl #barbaragordon
🪄 Cozy rainy Saturday vibes with Witch Hat Atelier: Grimoire Edition 1 from @kodanshamanga ! ☔✨
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This stunning fantasy manga by @mome_kamo follows Coco’s magical journey, a girl chasing witchcraft dreams in a secretive world where spells are tightly guarded. Running since 2016, it’s snagged huge wins like the Harvey & Eisner Awards for its breathtaking art and clever mix of wonder + dark secrets. 🏆📚
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The anime dropped in April 2026 on @crunchyroll (Bug Films magic!), bringing that intricate style to life with epic vibes. 🌟⚡
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If only I could cast a spell to swap this rain for sunshine… 🌤️ Who’s reading/watching? Drop your thoughts below, I’m all ears! 👇💬
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#manga #anime #witchhatatelier #mangarecommendation #crunchyroll
🔥 #ThrowbackThursday 🔥
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THE PIRATES OF DARK WATER (@marvelcomics ) 🏴☠️💙
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Published in November 1991, this Marvel limited series brought the adventure of the animated classic straight to the page, kicking off from the show’s opening storyline. Pirates of Dark Water followed Prince Ren of Octopon on a quest to recover the Thirteen Treasures of Rule and save the world of Mer from the dark force known as Dark Water. ⚔️✨
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What made this series so memorable was its mix of pirate action, fantasy, and high-stakes adventure. With fan-favorite allies like Tula, Ioz, and Niddler, plus the unforgettable pirate lord Bloth, this one had all the ingredients for a true cult classic. 🌊🔥
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Did Pirates of Dark Water make an impression on you back in the day? Drop your memories, thoughts, or favorite characters in the comments! ⬇️❤️
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#comicbooks #marvel #hannabarbera #thepiratesofdarkwater
🆕 NCBD May 6, 2026…
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🗯️ A small but mighty week of reads. Sad that “If Destruction Be Our Lot” didn’t arrive at my LCS today.😢 What are you reading? Let’s hear it fam… ❤️🤟
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#comicbooks #ncbd #dccomics #marvelcomics #comicbookreview
