‘Absolutes’ cluster in July top 11
Word Balloons #1333: ‘Team America Racing’ takes checkered flag as hometown favorite; Spidey sees back-issue surge
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‘Corgi’ artist, art auction among August comics events
Word Balloons #1332: John Eric Osborn will be at Speeding Bullet Comics on August 8
‘Batman Returns’ to screen in Tulsa with film about local artist
Word Balloons #1331: Documentary focuses on late comics artist Steve Erwin, who drew DC’s adaptation
'Absolute Batman' continues to crush new comics competition in 2nd quarter of 2026
Word Balloons #1330: In back issues,"Daredevil" is top seller of the quarter
2026 OICA Heroes Ball to honor advocates
Celebrating 250 years of America and Oklahoma's heroes for children
'Team America Racing' event and signing set for Saturday at Toy & Action Figure Museum
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, event will also include debut of motorcycle racing toys exhibit
‘Absolute Catwoman’ claws to top of comic shop’s sales list for June
Word Balloons #1329: Skybound races to second spot with “MASK.”
'Weekend of Local' comes to Oklahoma July 17-19
Also, don't miss the Absolute Batman book club on July 16
New World Comic Con 11 set for Norman
Word Balloons #1328: 'Fantastic Four' writer Ryan North among scheduled attendees
Celebrating 250 years of the USA with patriotic heroes
Word Balloons #1327: Captain America among many who have explored the American hero