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Bechdel, BBC and Baron Corbin in The Daily LITG 9th May 2020

Published Sat, 09 May 2020 04:00:27 -0500

These are strange times, but The Daily LITG is becoming a valuable way to quantify just what comic book geek culture is up to in this time of trial. Which yesterday seemed to just be a comics site explaining a comics reference with Alison Bechdel on Rick And Morty in a way that Google's new SEO folk really seemed to like. Welcome all, to the daily Lying In The Gutters a long-running run around the day before and the day ahead. You can sign up to receive it as an e-mail here.

Bechdel, BBC, Baron Corbin and the Ten Most-Read Stories yesterday

Bleeding Cool continues to report from the comics industry shutdown, with Alison Bechdel combined with Rick And Morty to take the top spot. Who knew? Keep up with your Daily LITG.

Bechdel, BBC and Baron Corbin inThe Daily LITG 9th May 2020. Art from Alison Bechdel.

Marvel #1000 and the Five Most-Read Stories one year ago

Marvel Studios threw out Multiversal words after Avengers Endgame one year ago. Everything is on hold right now though.

Comic Book Events happening today

There would also have been signings, appearances, symposia, all manner of comic book-related events. But a few have gone online, and here are some still happening today, on the Daily LITG.

Titan Moon Comics Reading Time, Titan Moon Comics, Cedar Park, Texas 11am CST.
POW! Writing and Drawing Comics – Spring 2020 Online, Uptown Stories 3pm EDT
Black Cat Comics Virtual Store Chat, Black Cat Comics, 2pm EDT.
KJ Comics Craft Fair, Down the Lane: Rustic Decor, Colorado Springs, Colorado 11am-5pm MDT.
Online Cartooning Basics: My Life in Comics, Cartoon Art Museum, 2-4pm PDT.
50cent Comics and $2 Graphic Novels, Madness Games and Comics, Plano, Texas 11am CDT.
Read More Dollar Comics, Brandon, Florida, Noon-8pm EDT.
FB LIVE Comics Toys & More SALE, Awesome Comics, Dallas, Texas 5-6pm CDT.

And something happening in the flesh…

Dollar Comics outlet sale and box deal, Ultimate Comics Super Secret Warehouse Store, 1213 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606-3326,

So MANY Long boxes . So many comics we needed to rent out a BIGGER Building ! We did them for $1.00 each last time Now fill as many as you can in a Diamond box for $80! We are REQUIRING hand washing when you enter the building !! If you have any symptoms stay home. We are limiting people in the building to 28 at a time and we ask you stay 6 feet away from other shoppers! Located at the old Burlington Coat Factory at South Hill Mall near our Ultimate Comics Cary store. 1213 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606-3326, United States Free admission 8:00 to 4:00 Each day

Comic Book Industry birthdays, today

There may not be much of a party atmosphere right now. Or if there is, the police will come and shut you down. But comic folk are still getting older and still celebrating that special date.