Vault of Midnight
Vault of Midnight puts local creators on the shelves
by (woodsara)
Submitted 03-13-2018 under LOCAL LIFE
The store’s name conjures images of superhero comics and vintage detective serials, but Vault of Midnight is not a typical comic book store. “There's historically been a mainstream stigma against comic books and the shops that sell...
Celebration of Free Comic Book Day on May 7 in downtown Grand Rapids
by (Marjorie Steele)
Submitted 05-03-2016 under NEWS
This coming Saturday, May 7th, Grand Rapids’ Vault of Midnight is joining thousands of comic book stores around the world in celebrating Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). Started in 2001 as a way for the comic community to welcome the uninitiated...Family Comic Night
by (grpl)
Submitted 05-29-2015 under
Panelists will discuss if comics are education, how they have evolved over time, and the elements of comics. Discover how to use pictures and words to share stories with each other and create a 4-panel comic. Panelists include cartoonist Sam...
ArtPrize artist Nick Reszetar's portrait series challenges beliefs on community, diversity
by (alreyno)
Submitted 10-01-2014 under OPINION
Nick Reszetar's "100 Drawn Portraits in a Year: An Exploration of My Community" is a compelling and emotionally-moving set of portraits that challenges our notions of identity, community and diversity. Reszetar's ArtPrize entry is...
Local zinesters organize first feminist film fest at Wealthy Theatre
by (erictank)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
On Sunday, September 21 from 4-10 p.m. Wealthy Theatre will host Grand Rapids' first ever feminist film festival, organized by The Bandit Zine. A reception will take place from 4-6 p.m. in the Wealthy Theatre lobby. Live music perfermed by Jes...
Vault of Midnight unlocks comics for everyone
by (tomspeelman)
Submitted 02-18-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
To stand out against the rows upon rows of interesting stores that line Monroe Center, you'd better be willing to attract attention. Vault of Midnight definitely is. When opening their Grand Rapids location several months ago, the Ann Arbor-...