Danny the Comic Shop

06/24/2026

Stephanie Williams made Eisner history, but many comic journalism outlets missed it. This article looks at the unconscious bias behind this failure.

03/24/2026

For all of you who don't know, Danny the Comic Shop is a member of 40 West Arts District. Every month we celebrate First Friday by staying open late (9pm), selling (most) everything in the store at 15% off, showcasing local art, spinning records, giving out free comics (while supplies last)!

Are you a pop culture/comic book/manga related artist? Do you make comics/zines? Please, register to table at our First Friday art markets. We want to see you sell your art!

Scan the QR code or email [email protected]

03/21/2026

Danny the Newsletter #57 - https://mailchi.mp/4d275700a471/danny-the-newsletter-57 Two Ways to End the World: Saga and Monstress in Conversation.

An argument about whether fiction can redeem the violence it depicts, or whether the most honest thing a story can do is refuse to try.

Saga believes that storytelling can metabolize horror. That trauma absorbed into family narrative becomes something livable. Monstress does not believe this. It offers no such transaction. Horror in Marjorie Liu's world is not processed; it accumulates.

03/05/2026

03/05/2026

Come see about our new record stash during our First Friday Record Listening Party, tomorrow March 6 from 6-9pm.

This month's theme: Soul, in honor of (RIP) Mary Wilson's birthday on this day, plus Diana Ross' birthday on March 26.

As always, all books in the store are 15% off after 5pm on Fridays! Plus, free comics (while supplies last).

03/05/2026

First Friday of March is TOMORROW - https://mailchi.mp/104ae6285c8e/first-friday-of-march-is-tomorrow

Hop on the Shuttle, Explore the District

40 West Arts is excited to announce that for every First Friday in 2026, visitors can grab a free shuttle bus to access the two primary gallery areas that are active during First Friday.

Running approximately every 10 minutes, the free shuttle bus will take you back and forth so that you get a chance to see more of what 40 West Arts has to offer!

Join us at Danny for our monthly record spinning party!

02/19/2026

You Should Really Be Reading About Monsters! - https://mailchi.mp/f85c9c9dced9/you-should-really-be-reading-about-monsters

Two of Danny's favorite series return in April with new story arcs. Now is the time to add these multiple-award-winning series to your Pull List!

Danny the Newsletter gives you semi-monthly updates on all things DtCS, including events and sales, new releases and featured books, thoughts and opinions, and sometimes more.

Please share this with a friend who loves comics, or better yet, someone who doesn’t know what they’re missing.

02/12/2026

Danny's New Faves! - https://mailchi.mp/cd2b83adda40/dannys-new-faves

See the newest books on Danny's shelf, including Absolute Batman, AKIRA, and A Brief History of a Long War

Danny the Newsletter gives you updates on all things DtCS, including events and sales, our favorite new releases and featured books, exclusive offers, thoughts and opinions, and sometimes more.

Sign up link is in the bio, and please share this with a friend who loves comics, or better yet, someone who doesn’t know what they’re missing.

02/06/2026

12/12/2025

Day 10 of Danny's Holiday Clearance Sale and Dannyzens are LOADING UP! 📚 - https://mailchi.mp/9ab0961ef290/day-10-of-dannys-holiday-clearance-sale-and-dannyzens-are-loading-up

Real talk: The Buy 2, Get 1 Free tier is FLYING off the shelves.

Here's some of what's still available:

✅ Fables Compendiums 2-4

✅ The Absolute Multiversity by Grant Morrison

✅ Some of Danny’s Favorite Young Readers series

…and plenty more, in fact, the more you buy, the more Danny will put on sale

Sale runs through Christmas Eve – Don't sleep on this!