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Comic Book Donation Drive

Jeff — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:07:43 +0000

If you’re a comic book fan then chances are you have a basement full of long boxes stuffed with comic books. Comics are fond memories, but they take up a lot of space. They’re great pieces of artwork that you would prefer to share rather than simply discard in the trash. The Chicago Nerd Social Club has something that should help everyone.

On June 18th CNSC will be hosting a donation drive for comic books. Collectors can feel free to drop off old comics that they want to get rid of. We will be organizing the books into series, story arcs etc and donating them to the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago. In addition to donating the books, we will also be scheduling a time to speak with the Boys and Girls Club members about how comic books impacted our lives, as well as the reasons behind why we love particular characters.

If you’ve got some comics or trade paperbacks in good condition, drop by Third Coast Comics on June 18th between noon and 7pm. If you’re still into comic books, we’ll also be having our comic book meetup from 7pm – 9pm, where we get together and talk current comics events and news.

If you’re also interested in speaking with the kids at the Boys and Girls Club, feel free to drop an e-mail to jeff@chicagonerds.com. The date for the talk has not been scheduled yet, so we can provide you with more details via e-mail.

This is a great opportunity to not only clear out your basement, but to also connect with kids about a medium that you love. I hope to see you (and your comics) on Saturday June 18th at Third Coast Comics!

When: Saturday, June 18th. Noon – 7pm
Where: Third Coast Comics — 6234 N. Broadway Ave, Chicago IL
Cost: Free

Nerd Show & Tell

Rachel Baker — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:21:54 +0000

What was the last thing you purchased that excited the nerd inside you? Don’t just take a picture of your latest favorite thing for your Facebook page, bring it to our Nerd Show & Tell event!

This Show & Tell occurs right after the events of the last day of the C2E2 Expo and it is open to nerds of all ages. Maybe you will even find something there that is worth sharing.

You will have 5 minutes to tell us about your nerdy item – and hopefully even pass it around. Bringing an item is not required, but it is encouraged. Nothing is insignificant; if it matters to you, we want you to share it with us.

When: Sunday, April 18, 2010 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: Dolce Casa Cafe – 4947 N. Damen, Chicago, IL

Cost: Free

Comic Book Academia

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:58:19 +0000

So you’ve enjoyed getting to know comics through our Comics 101 and 201 events…but now comes the focal point – comics as academic material, providing literary insight and perspective on times, current and past.

Yes, you read that correctly – comics are increasingly becoming part of our academic landscape, and providing an important
perspective. So we’re encouraging not just comic nerds, but nerds of all kinds (history, literary, academic) to attend our Comics 301 event. Our guest is Cord Scott, a doctorial canddiate in american history at Loyola University and has written numerously on various comic-related subjects, including

Teaching history through comics
Portrayals of the concept of eugenic in comics
A chapter in “Captain America & the Struggle of the Superhero”

Cord will be discussing the role of comics in an academic as well as giving recommendations

Comics and academia – tied into historical or lit aspects for academic
Academically challenging comic books
The precursors to the Graphic Novel

When: Monday, March 22nd, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Where: Challengers Comics – 1845 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Cost: FREE

Comic Book 201 is Here!

Jeff — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:32:34 +0000

Well we’ve spent a few months prepping for this next event. We laid the ground work down with our Comics 101 event a few months ago. What good is a 101 event without a follow up 201 event?
The Chicago Nerd Social Club and Third Coast Comics are teaming up again to bring you Comic Book 201! We’ll be digging deeper into the comic book genre including publishers, explaining that wacky thing called “continuity” and the history of comics. (What’s all this bronze, silver, golden age stuff about anyways?)

Do you have specific questions you’d like to ask? Feel free to e-mail jeff@chicagonerds.com and we’ll do our best work those questions into the presentation. No question is too noob, no question too leet. Ask away!

When: January 28th 2010 – 7:00pm
Where: Third Coast Comics – 6234 N. Broadway Chicago, IL

Can’t make this event but you’re still interested? Don’t worry, we’ll be repeating this event one more time as well as a slew of comic book related events in 2010 so stay tuned!

Be sure to sign up at our Eventbrite page