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(8-18-08) - The DreamWorks-Paramount comedy "Tropic Thunder" with Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., Jack Black and Tom Cruise debuted at No. 1 with $26 million, bumping "The Dark Knight" to second place after four weekends on top, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Check this out, Gulch is now ranked #1 on Zuda Comics' August contest.  Vote now if you have not supported this Ohio entree, go read it and vote if you like it.

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(8-11-8) - The Dark Knight earned $26 million to become the No. 1 movie for the fourth straight weekend, beating the new marijuana comedy Pineapple Express, which claimed second place with $22.4 million.

The weekend lifted the Batman sequel to No. 3 on the domestic box-office charts with $441.5 million, behind Titanic ($600.8 million) and the original Star Wars ($461 million)

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(8-5-08) - "The Dark Knight" smashed yet another Hollywood record as it cleared the $400 million domestic box office mark in 18 days, less than half the time it took "Shrek 2" to reach that milestone.

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(8-04-08) - "The Dark Knight" hauled in $43.8 million to rank as Hollywood's top movie for the third straight weekend, fending off "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," which opened a close second with $42.5 million. It has earned $394.9 million in just 17 days, according to studio estimates Sunday.

 

(8-04-08 - from an e-mail sent by Top Cow) - VOTE NOW! The Pilot Season 2008 polls are open! Visit the polling stations at www.myspace.com/topcow, www.myspace.com/pilotseason and www.topcow.com to lodge your vote for your favorite Pilot Season 2008 book:

Twilight Guardian by Troy Hickman and Reza
Lady Pendragon by Matt Hawkins and Eru
Alibi by Joshua Hale Fialkov and Jeremy Haun
Genius by Marc Bernardin, Adam Freeman and Afua Richardson
Urban Myths by Jay Faerber and Jorge Molina
The Core by Jonathan Hickman and Kenneth Rocafort

You can vote once per day for the next month. You can even vote for a different book each day.

Just remember to come back each day to vote!

The top two vote-getters will get their own series next year.

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(7-28-08) - "The Dark Knight" continues to obliterate box office records, crossing the $300 million mark in just 10 days.

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(7-27-08) - re-posted from Packrat Comics message board:

Dear Friends:

   Due to the record gas prices and a sharp decline in economic growth, it is with great remorse that I will be closing my Marysville store and the last day of business there will be July 31. I have made a great many friends over the last year and will miss each of your regular visits, as to me it's more than just a store, it's like you're stopping by my home to chat.

   Please note that the Hilliard store is still very very strong and continues to grow, so rest assured that I plan on being in business for the long haul. Getting through the rough economic times will ensure the future success of expansion as I do plan on returning to Marysville.
In addition, I am in the process of revamping the website for even more convenient online ordering from www.packratcomics.com  so please check it out soon.

   I want to thank you for your support and I look forward to serving you in the future.

   Sincerely,

   Jamie

   PS - With gas prices at an all time high and slow econmic growth, we are sad to announce that our Marysville store will be closing July 31. And since we hate packing...from now until we close, take 40% off all items in stock (excluding trade paperbacks, new comics shipping this week and next). All comics on the wall other than new issues will only be $1.00! THIS SALE IS IN MARYSVILLE ONLY


   Jamie & Teresa Colegrove
   Packrat Comics
   3872 Lattimer Street
   Hilliard, Ohio 43026
   614-527-8450
  packratcomics@sbcglobal.net
  www.packratcomics.com

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Buckeye Comic Con

August 3, 2008        10am - 4pm

Buckeye Hall of Fame Café
1421 Olentangy River Rd
Columbus, OH 43212-1449

Guest List:

Sean Forney - Savage Mind Comic Studio see www.smcomics.com

Kevin Leen - Small Print & Role Playing Game Artist

Tony Miello - Mr Happy Pants Comics, Small Print Publisher

Brett Pinson - Small Print Artist

Oasis Studios - Self-Publisher

John Booth - Writer-Creator

Molly Durst (M.A.D.) - Self-Publisher-Symphony of the Universe

www.harpercomics.com 

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