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Sharjah 24
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Sharjah 24
Manga to Marvel Comic Store at SCRF 2025 draws all ages
'This is our second year at the festival and we are loving it. There is a good demand for comics here, with children as young as eight asking for particular titles,' said Denecia-Ann at Deep Shelves bookstore kiosk, adjusting a carefully stacked pile of classic Marvel editions. 'It's wonderful to see so many children—some even in costume—discovering stories'. This year, the Comic Store is a bustling souk of imagination, featuring a diverse mix of local, regional, and international comics, manga, graphic novels, collectibles, and merchandise. The kiosks are as varied as the genres on display: from the superhero epics of DC and Marvel to Japanese manga and manga-themed merchandise. At Deep Shelves kiosk, Bowie Barnette introduces a group of children to popular comics translated into Arabic. 'There's a growing demand for Arabic content and we are the exclusive publishers of many comics in the region. It's a delight to see young children picking up titles that I too have enjoyed reading.' 'The sales have been fantastic so far. My Hero Academia has been the most asked for so far, and One Piece . Demon Slayer is also in demand, but we do not have it. The Absolute Universe series, priced at just Dh10, are among the most popular buys,' added Bowie. For the festival's young visitors, the Comic Store is a treasure trove. Nine-year-old Abdul Rehman, clutching a newly acquired manga, could barely contain his excitement. 'I love coming here. I watch anime and I read manga.' Meanwhile, seven-year-old Adam Haitam excitedly reached out to grab a red and black katana and a Spiderman mask. 'This katana belongs to Zoro. I watched his anime. He is strong, just like me.' This part of the Comic Store, manned by Mohammed Jamal, is brimming with anime-inspired merchandise. 'Children love visiting this section of the festival. I have to replenish my stocks frequently because of the strong demand,' said the owner of UAE Anime Store. Another part of the Comic Store is selling Anime-inspired tote bags, socks, badges, tee shirts, and more. Meanwhile, parents also circle the aisles—some reliving their own childhood passions, others on the hunt for wholesome graphic fiction for their children. 'Comics can be a powerful tool for reluctant readers,' says Yasmin. 'They help with vocabulary, visual literacy, and—most importantly—they make reading fun.' Comic books, once considered niche or disposable, are enjoying a renaissance, celebrated for their artistry, storytelling, and ability to unite generations. The Sharjah Children's Reading Festival is much more than a place to buy books. It is a crossroads of cultures, a celebration of the visual narrative, and, for many, the beginning of a lifelong love affair with the world of comics. The 12-day festival is free to attend and ends on May 4.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Scammers posing as employees of local sheriff's office
The Montgomery County Sheriff's office is warning of scammers who are posing as their employees to take advantage of residents. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The scammers call residents and tell them they have failed to appear in court or have an urgent legal matter to address, according to the sheriff's office. TRENDING STORIES: Troopers identify 28-year-old man killed, 4 people injured in Greene County crash 'Grieving his loss;' Local 'Comic Book Guy' dies Restaurant moving into former Miami Valley Frisch's location They then threaten the victim with arrest unless they make immediate payments through platforms such as PayPal, Apple Pay, money orders, or other payment methods. These scammers often use caller ID spoofing to make it appear as if the call is coming from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. 'These scammers can be extremely convincing,' Sheriff Rob Streck said. 'They exploit fear and confusion to pressure people into compliance. Let me be clear: the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will never call residents to demand payment or threaten arrest for unpaid fines, warrants, or missed court dates.' Scammers have also been using the actual names of MCSO employees to make the scams appear more legitimate, according to the sheriff's office. In the latest scam, they have been claiming to be 'Director Russell' from MCSO. 'We want residents to know this is a deliberate tactic by these criminals to make their schemes more believable,' Sheriff Streck added. 'Always verify the authenticity of any call, and don't hesitate to reach out to your local police department to report suspicious activity.' [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Grieving his loss;' Local ‘Comic Book Guy' dies
A longtime Yellow Springs comic book curator dubbed the 'Comic Book Guy' has died. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dark Star Books in Yellow Springs announced in a Facebook post last week that their comic book curator, Frank Marcucci, passed away Saturday, March 15. TRENDING STORIES: Troopers identify 28-year-old man killed, 4 people injured in Greene County crash Restaurant moving into former Miami Valley Frisch's location An Ohio man died after going to the dentist, now police are asking questions Marcucci passed away Saturday night after a heart attack, according to the post. Known as the 'Comic Book Guy', Marcucci curated the used book stores' more than 30,000 back-issue comics and had been buying and selling comics for decades, according to the store's website. He spent his last day working at the shop, talking comics and Grateful Dead shows with customers, before dancing at Peach's Grill, according to the Facebook post. 'He seemed perfectly fine. We are grieving his loss, as are so many. We will share info about services for him when we know more,' the post read. Dark Star is devastated to announce the death of our long time Comic Book Guy Frank Marcucci. Frank passed away last... Posted by Dark Star Books and Comics on Sunday, March 16, 2025 [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
