Fans of old-school comic book shows, get ready!

Local comic aficionados, Paul Eaton, Justin Soderberg, and Lance Lane from Galactic Comics and Collectibles on Hammond Street and Capes & Tights, are bringing back a special show to the Brewer Auditorium this May.

Galacticon 5, Paul Eaton
Galacticon 5, Paul Eaton
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For a second year, the Galacticon Throwback Comic Show will feature art and comic books from vendors and comic artists from around the state, says organizer Paul Eaton.

"You'll find amazing comic vendors from across New England and incredible comic creators too! Vendors include Galactic Comics, B & J Comics, Outta Space Comics, Winterport Comics, Buzz Comics, Phoenix Collectibles 207, Dark Raven Comics, Kaveman Toys, Trafton's Toys, Acadia Comics, CH2 Comics and Collectibles and many more!"

Galacticon 1, Paul Eaton
Galacticon 1, Paul Eaton
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The Galacticon Throwback Comic Show will take place Saturday, May 31st from 10 AM to 4 PM. And for a second year in a row, admission to the show is free.

Galacticon 3, Paul Eaton
Galacticon 3, Paul Eaton
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"Galacticon is a free Throwback Comic Show dedicated to comics and their creators.
2024 was great with a half dozen creators, nearly a dozen different vendors, and hundreds of comic fans. 2025 is looking to be even better with a dozen creators and over twenty vendors from across New England!"

Galacticon 4, Paul Eaton
Galacticon 4, Paul Eaton
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Eaton says that they will start to release the names of some of the guest artists in the coming weeks.

Galacticon 2, Paul Eaton
Galacticon 2, Paul Eaton
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