What we’re about
Do you want to explore different worlds crafted by different writers, artists, and colorists as you meet new people from the Capital region? Maybe you already read comics and want to discuss them with others.
This group is a monthly meeting where we select two trade paperbacks to read. Trades typically contain 5 to 6 comics, 100 to 120 pages. Hopefully, two trades can provide enough material to sustain a fun conversation and introduce us to a new series. The comics will be randomly selected. We'll write our picks on a piece of paper, or a technological equivalent, and select two trades to read. The following month, the third Wednesday, we'll meet to chat, eat snacks, and select the next trades. Trades and graphic novels will be the formats because they cost $10 to $15. No hard covers; they tend to cost $50 or more.
We will meet at venues around the capital region. Bard and Baker in Troy and Fortress of Gaming in Albany. The latter of which is a sister building of Zombie Planet, a dope comic book store on Central Avenue. (It introduced me to Invincible and Spawn)
So, do you want to explore new comics, chat with new friends, and eat snacks in cool and safe surroundings?
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Session eighteen: One Hand And The Six Fingers TP, Vol. 1Refugee Event Space , Troy, NY
Session eighteen has arrived with One Hand And The Six Fingers TP, Vol. 1. We'll share the highlights of the week, eat pizza, and discuss the trades at Refuge Troy!
One Hand And The Six Fingers TP, Vol. 1 Collects THE ONE HAND #1-5 and THE SIX FINGERS #1-5. They can be purchased at Barnes and Noble, checked out from a library, bought online or at your local comic book store. Be aware of different versions of the books, such as deluxe editions which may include additional comics. We'll stick to the chapters specified.
Having chatted about the current trades we'll decide if we're selecting new trades or continuing with our current books. Please bring at least one trade to nominate for session nineteen in May. Can you believe it?!?!
Refuge Troy costs $100 per session, $50 per hour, which includes a number of amenities. If you want to donate, your funds will go to the room rental or the meetup renewal, which costs $300 for the year. You can donate via meetup, which takes a cut or send your donation to my venmo.