Relax and Enjoy This Year's Holiday Season
In acknowledgement (and, to a very limited degree, in support) of the “Mass Blackout” organized by Blackout the System, that is being promoted to encourage people to refrain from shopping and spending unnecessarily during the traditional shopping frenzy that takes place around Thanksgiving weekend – this year from November 25 to December 2 – and so send a message to corporate America (especially its financial arm) that consumer choice extends to not buying anything in order to effectively embody the principle that people have the power, Copacetic won't be running any "Black Friday" or "Cyber Monday" sales this year (although we may have a special or two after this period has passed).
Ultimately, the greatest benefit of the Mass Blackout will be to free up more time in which participants can relax and enjoy each others' company (instead of running around shopping). Here's wishing you and yours a safe and low-stress holiday season.
Mark your calendars: On Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11am to 7:00pm, it's... Destination Dealers Con! "And what’s that?” you may very well ask. Well, it’s a one-of-a-kind event the likes of which haven’t been seen in Pittsburgh since… maybe ever! It’s the brainchild of Frank Santoro, who wanted to revive the old school vibe of back issues and longboxes, of talking shop and geeking out, and hanging with some of your favorite comics creators (see below). It is being held at a unique space located at 799 Barclay Avenue in Forest Hills, 15221 (that has plenty of free parking, just FYI.) Also: FREE ADMISSION
In addition to Santoro himself, the currently scheduled guests are:
Sammy Harkham
Dan Nadel
Kevin Huizenga
Jim Rugg
Tom Scioli
Chris Pitzer
Nate McDonough
Cameron Arthur
Audra Stang
Matthew Dowdy
& John "Dummy Zine" Kelly
Plus, on the dealer side:
Doomed Planet Comics
Mind Cure Records
And, of course, Copacetic Comics will be there, as well!
Watch this space for further updates...
And, while you're waiting for the DDC, you can take a moment to survey the 2025 Copacetic Holiday Gift Guide, that is now live (but still under construction) – complete with early bird specials!
Feast your eyes on this rich variety of new and restock small press and self-published comics all recently arrived and posted here on the site.
AND, mark your calendars: On Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 11am to 7:00pm, it's... Destination Dealers Con! "And what’s that?” you may very well ask. Well, it’s a one-of-a-kind event the likes of which haven’t been seen in Pittsburgh since… maybe ever! It’s the brainchild of Frank Santoro, who wanted to revive the old school vibe of back issues and longboxes, of talking shop and geeking out, and hanging with some of your favorite comics creators (see below). It is being held at a unique space located at 799 Barclay Avenue in Forest Hills, 15221 (that has plenty of free parking, just FYI.) Also: FREE ADMISSION
In addition to Santoro himself, the currently scheduled guests are:
Sammy Harkham
Dan Nadel
Kevin Huizenga
Jim Rugg
Tom Scioli
Chris Pitzer
Nate McDonough
Cameron Arthur
Audra Stang
Matthew Dowdy
& John "Dummy Zine" Kelly
Plus, on the dealer side:
Doomed Planet Comics
Mind Cure Records
… with more to follow
And, of course, Copacetic Comics will be there, as well. Watch this space for further updates...
It's the 2025 Pittsburgh Zine Fair!
The 14th annual Pittsburgh Zine Fair (PZF) is coming! It will be held on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, from 11am to 5pm at the Kingsley Association at 6435 Frankstown Ave.
PZF is a volunteer-run annual event bringing together hundreds of artists and community members enthusing in comics, arts, handmade pamphlets, & more since 2011.
Be there or be square!
During these days of derangement, a helpful reminder from William Shakespeare:
