Danger Room Redesign!
By admin | December 20, 2009
We have redesigned the Danger Room Comics web site. We’re trying to make it easier in a lot of ways; easier on the eyes, easier on the brain, and more informative to the patrons of the Danger Room as well as fans of the medium.
Some of it isn’t quite done — we’ve got the look down but some of the content is still being produced! It will be 100% soon!
We would like to know what you think! Please email us and let us know what you would like to see on the site as well as feedback on the changes we’ve made.
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Bumbershoot Goodness with Pekar, Abel, Bagge, Hernandez, and Groth
By admin | December 20, 2009
Sunday, September 5th, some members of the Danger Room team: Frank, Sara (she does our fabulous illos on the New Comics board, also Frank’s main squeeze), and Dan (our web and graphics guy) attended a panel containing some of the cartoonist world’s greats at Seattle’s annual Arts Festival, Bumbershoot.
Moderated by fantagraphics Co-Founder and Publisher Gary Groth, the panel included Harvey Pekar (American Splendor), Jessica Abel (ArtBabe and La Perdida), Peter Bagge (Hate, The Bradleys), and Gilbert Hernandez (Love & Rockets). Noticeably absent: Craig Thompson (Blankets, Carnet de Voyage), who may or may not have been scheduled to appear that day, but disappointed me extremely by his absence.
Some of the topics discussed included the state of Graphic Novels today, the origin of the term, and histories of the cartoonists present. The panel was punctuated with humor, insight, and only a few bad questions, with a small sigining held afterwards. Hopefully the panel will see some reprint time in The Comics Journal.
Frank got to schmooze with the cartoonists after the panel as they all went out on the town, hopefully we’ll have some dirt to report a little later (after he finally recovers from his hangover).
For more info on the members of the panel, here’s some interweb spots!
Jessica Abel — artbabe.com
Peter Bagge — peterbagge.com
Gilbert Hernandez — Gilbert’s page at fantagraphics.com
Harvey Pekar — harveypekar.com
Gary Groth — you probably don’t wanna know, but you can go to fantagraphics or
The Comics Journal
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Change yer Contrast!
By admin | December 20, 2009
I have gotten some requests to make the text a little more readable by increasing the contrast. Personally, I like it the way it is (wounded ego talking). But it is hard to read on laptops, etc. So, all you need to do is click on either the Normal ( for default ) or Darker ( high contrast ) button on the left. Also, it’ll set a li’l cookie on yer browser so that it’ll remember what style you like! Of course, if you have cookies turned off you’re going to have to do it every page. But it’s only available on this page! So HA!
Thanks for the feedback on the web site ( Okay, it was just Curtis, Pat, and Frank…but I appreciate it! ). If ya want something changed, email me.
Many thanks to Jeffrey Zeldman, I pulled the Contrast-o-meter from his his web site.
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Jason graces the Danger Room with his presence
By admin | December 20, 2009
Hopefully you were able to come see Jason at the Danger Room! He regaled us with his wit and soft spoken manner. We are extremely greatful to Jason for taking the time to come visit the shop. He was charming and took great care in sketching and signing for all. We recorded his interview, conducted by world renowned comics afficianado Frank Hussey, and hopefully we’ll have transcriptions up soon (and Ted Rall too…come on Pat!).
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Danger Room Celebrates It’s Ten Year Anniversary!
By admin | December 20, 2009
Wednesday, December 1st was a very special day for us at the Danger Room. Bucking all the odds, and every trend in an industry hell-bent on devouring itself, we have somehow managed to do better and better every year. And we did it without being evil – how cool is that?
Patrick, Kendra, Frank and the rest of the D.R. crew want to offer our heartfelt thanks to all our customers and friends. The last ten years would not have been possible without your support. If Olympia wasn’t such a great town, none of us would have even wanted to keep at it. Thanks to all, from the bottoms of our hearts! Here’s to another ten!
-The Danger Room
Patrick, Kendra, Frank, Kate, Casey & Ashley
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We want to here from you!
By admin | December 20, 2009
Check out Casey Bruce’s article, Get Your Girlfriend to Read Comics. It’s up at that page you’d never thought we would change, the Comics you should read page.
We are also trying to get some feedback on what you think of the site and what you would liek to see. Please drop by the store or send us some email!
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Danger Room will soon be carrying magazines!
By admin | December 20, 2009
Beginning in March, Danger Room will start carrying 30 – 45 different titles. Of course, we’re going to concentrate on cool niche magazines like Adbusters and Scoot. You can find Modern Bride in any grocery store if you really must have it. Olympia is desperate for a decent magazine seller in the downtown area and we aims to do what we can. Please let us know what you think of our selection
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The Danger Room Stubby Awards!
By admin | December 20, 2009
Every year we recognise the best comics through our own local comics awards. Every customer is encouraged to vote and we’ll even give each voter a free comic! Yes, bribes equal democracy in action. The ballot is split into several categories so that every customer will be familiar with at least some of the categories. Voting will last through February.
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Manga Sale!
By admin | December 20, 2009
Through February Danger Room will be selling selected manga at 50% off. Our sale shelf is bulging with over 40 volumes of manga. Stop in before other customers have cleaned us out.
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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is coming!
By admin | December 20, 2009
This year’s Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is scheduled for Saturday, May 7th. This is the third year of this incredibly popular event, and the Danger Room is proud to be a part of it. The idea behind FCBD is simple: show up, get a free comic book. That’s it – no deals, gimmicks or tricks. We will be coordinating with the Olympia Timberland Library, and giving away comics there as well.
The event officially runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and there will be around twenty (20!) different titles to choose from. This year’s FCBD selection includes all-ages titles, super hero fare, alternative and independent titles and several other cool genre comics. Our goal is to offer something that backs up our motto: “There’s a comic for every reader – even you, slick.”
More information and/or confusion can be attained by contacting the Danger Room directly, or by checking out the FCBD official website. Be there, or be square!
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