The Core

05/25/2026

The CORE will be OPEN Monday 10:00-4:00! Stop in.......and bring Dragan a hot dog!

05/15/2026

Dungeon Crawler Carl graphic novel is available NOW at The CORE! Already SOLD OUT from the publisher! You have two different covers to choose from! Don’t Miss Out!

04/27/2026

Free Comic Book Day: Mega Back Issue Sale!
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The Dollar Bin Blowout: Hundreds of comics at just $2 each until you grab 20 or more, than they are just a dollar!
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Back Issue Bonanza:
50% OFF all back issues priced $10 or under.
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25% OFF all back issues priced over $10.
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to top it off, we'll have 15% OFF all slabbed and graded books!
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With all of this on-top of the FREE comics we'll have available, it's never been easier to start, or continue your comic journey!
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Learn More:
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04/05/2026

We will be closed Sunday the 5th for Easter! Hoppy Holiday!

03/26/2026

Our 24th year celebrating comics, literacy, and community. Free comics for everyone between 10-4! Costumed characters from 10-1! Mystery Boxes! Special Sales! Don't Miss Out!

03/16/2026

Due to weather, we will be closing at 2:00 today! See you tomorrow, Tuesday at 10, when we open back up!

03/01/2026

01/10/2026

If you haven't seen our Comic Capsules yet, you are missing out! Get that sleek, 'graded slab' look for your wall, but with a twist: you can actually open it up and read the book whenever you want! Best of both worlds? We think so. Plus, they’re UV resistant—take that, sun damage!

12/31/2025

We are getting ready to welcome 2026! If you're planning to stop by, here are our hours for the holiday:
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New Year's Eve: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

New Year's Day: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Thank you all for an amazing year! We can't wait to see you all in the next one!

12/09/2025

Welcome to the Cedar Valley Poké Mart! 🏪⚡

"Hi there! May I help you?"

We’ve stocked our shelves higher than the Celadon Department Store. As the largest item shop in the Cedar Valley region, we have everything a Trainer needs to complete their journey.

We’ve even uncovered a stash of sealed relics from the Sword & Shield Era! (Perfect for those Trainers nostalgic for the Galar region).

👇 Check your Pokégear and tag a Trainer who needs to visit!

12/09/2025

The thrill of the hunt (without the headache). 🕵️‍♂️📚

We believe finding your missing back issues should be fun, not work. That’s why we keep our massive 17-foot aisle in pristine order.

With over 30,000 issues waiting to be discovered, you can spend hours browsing without losing your place. Whether you are looking to fill a gap in your run or find a hidden gem from Marvel, DC, or the indies, everything is exactly where it should be.

Your collection is ready to grow—come see what we've got in stock!