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The Great Cyclopian #11: Out with the Night Mayor!
Thanks to our amazing group of supporters, our latest campaign ended as a complete success! This issue introduces the Night Mayor—Peter’s mental nemesis. We learn that this mysterious entity seeks total control over Peter, but Peter isn’t backing down without a fight in this dramatic penultimate issue of The Great Cyclopian series. If you missed […]
What’s New?
The Great Cyclopian Issue #10 campaign is officially in the books! Thank you once again to all of our backers and everyone who continues to support us here at Hero Shack. We truly appreciate your ongoing encouragement and support. We couldn’t do this without you! The next issue of The Great Cyclopian is already in […]
Great Cyclopian Issue 10
The Great Cyclopian #10 will officially Launch on Wednesday May 6! After months of anticipation, The Great Cyclopian #10 is finally ready to make its debut—marking a major milestone in the evolution of the series. This latest installment represents more than just the next chapter—it’s the result of over a year of dedication, creativity, and […]
Comic Creator Club
The Comic Creator Club at our elementary school is a fun and exciting place for fourth grade students who love stories and drawing. In this club, students learn how to make their very own comic books by using both writing and art. Every week, the members of the Comic Creator Club gather together with pencils, […]
WIP
Let it snow., let it snow, let snow… STOP! No more snow!l Although the possibility of another Nor’easter is likely. Oh well, guess we will just have to continue creating another comic/graphic novel! While the snow as been falling, our creative talent, Chris, has been busy drawing and writing the next comic. It is planned […]
In with the New!
2026 began with a hiatus from weekly online live streaming, quietly celebrating our successes and mourning our disappointments. 2025 was a year of growth and realizations. We’ve stepped back and reflected on the last six years of Hero Shack. Our goals have not changed but our approach has – Hero Shack is venturing into uncharted […]
Christmas Updates!
We are very excited to offer e-gift cards to our customers this year! It is a great way to introduce a friend or family member to our comic books. The e-gift cards can be purchased in our store and sent via text message or email. There are many styles to choose from and the purchase […]
COMIC CONS UPDATE 2025
This year’s conventions were a bit sparse compared to previous years due a variety of reasons. However, the two conventions we did attend were amazing! Plastic City Comic Con, held on August 23rd, at the Hilton Double Tree Hotel in Leominster, MA is one of our favorite shows to attend. The Plastic City Comic Con […]
RING IN THE NEW YEAR!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! January 1st is often a day of taking stock in where you have been in the past year and where you want to go in the new year. At Hero Shack, we too have been looking back at last year’s successes as well as the area’s that we need to improve Hero […]
2025 CONVENTIONS
Plastic City Comic Con Saturday, August 23rd 10:00 am – 5:00 pm https://www.plasticcitycomiccon.com/ Retro Expo Fall Saturday, September 6th 11:00 am – 6:00 pm https://retroxpos.com/ Comic Book Fest Saturday, October 18th, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm https://allevents.in/athol/comic-book-fest-2025/200027832294245