Apr
5
to Apr 26
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - The Nightmare Cave of Secomber

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Jack Neugebauer!

This is THE NIGHTMARE CAVE OF SECOMBER (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About THE NIGHTMARE CAVE OF SECOMBER: A cave can mean many things to many creatures. For an owlbear or a bat it is a home. For an adventurer...it's a possiblity. Do you have the courage to face what lies below?

The dates are:

4/5 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

4/12 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

4/19 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

4/26 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

Entry to ALL DATES is $80

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES / BEGINNER / INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!


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Apr
5
to Apr 26
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Homecoming

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is HOMECOMING (TEENS +, ADVANCED) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About HOMECOMING: The party has faced challenge after challenge in this Wizard's tower. Can they survive the trials that still lie before them? Can they apply lessons taught in their own blood? Based on the evidence...that's gonna be a no.

The dates are:

4/5 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

4/12 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

4/19 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

4/26 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

Entry to all dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS A TEENS AND UP / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED GAME FOR EVERYONE!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Apr
7
to Apr 28
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - New Gods, Who This?

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is NEW GODS, WHO THIS? (ALL AGES, ADVANCED ) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About NEW GODS, WHO THIS?: Three Ancient Dragons arrived in Mechanus and began a March of the Modrons unlike any that had ever come before. Now they're gone, but how to recall the machines gone rogue? That's a tall task for non-cybernetic life forms.

The dates are:

4/7 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

4/14 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

4/21 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

4/28 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

Entry to all dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES/ADVANCED GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Apr
7
to Apr 28
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Wizard's End

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is WIZARD’S END (ADULTS) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About Wizard’s End: An oasis has become a carnal pit, the secrets of the desert are whispered beneath the shifting sands, and the deadliest mirages are the ones that wear a friendly face.

The dates are:

4/7 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

4/14 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

4/21 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

4/28 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

Entry to ALL dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ADULT / ALL EXPERIENCE LEVEL GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Apr
7
to Apr 28
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - The Cold Heart

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by NEW Dungeon Master Jack Neugebauer!

This is THE COLD HEART (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About THE COLD HEART: Something has been stolen away to the northern reaches of Faerun by a creature as cold as the mountains it inhabits. Can the party find a way to return the precious item home? Can they tame the rage of winter itself?

The dates are:

4/7 - 3pm-5pm

4/14 - 3pm-5pm

4/21 - 3pm-5pm

4/28 - 3pm-5pm

Entry to ALL dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES, INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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May
4
9:00 AM09:00
Special Event, Sale

Free Comic Book Day 2024

It’s everyone’s favorite time of year - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

And we’re pulling out all the stops this year with not one but TWO amazing local food vendors and TWO extremely talented local artists, ONE MASSIVE SALE, give-a-ways, your favorite cosplayers & characters and a few surprises!

With over 40 different titles from almost a dozen or more different publishers to choose from, the free comics are by far the most attractive part of the day. Come by early to grab some of your favorites or take the opportunity to try out a new title or publisher that you’ve been meaning to dive into! That’s what the day is REALLY about - trying new things and embracing what you love! Check out some of the awesome comics that will be available:

Next up - the SALE!

We’re offering - for ONE DAY ONLY - 20% OFF EVERYTHING in the store like:

  • Graphic novels

  • Toys

  • Statues

  • Novelty items

  • Select wall books and minor keys

  • Comic sets

  • Funko POPs

  • and more!

Items NOT included in the sale are the following items:

  • New comics

  • Dollar comics

  • Supplies

  • Cards

  • Artwork by local artists

We are also offering ALL BIN BACK ISSUES at 50% OFF! If it’s in a bag & board and sits in our bins, it’s 50% off! It’s that simple!

Please note: anything on hold prior to FCBD, in pull boxes or previously reserved before May 6, 2023 are NOT eligible for FCBD discounts. Fully stamped reward cards also cannot be combined with FCBD discounts.

Hmm. What’s a good pairing with a really good read? Delicious food!

East Side Mags is proud to welcome back The Beastro for the three-peat! After all the wild, rave reviews from last two years, we wanted you to know we HEAR YOU! We SEE YOU! And you’re right - The Beastro is the best private chef/caterer this side of the Hudson and he’s back with [COMING SOON]!

But what’s savory without sweet to follow! That’s where we’re proud to bring you: A Butter Life! Jenny is true perfection in her craft. This year’s theme is Cookies, Comics & the Force - Star Wars inspired cookies based on various Star Wars characters (4-5 kinds) and fan-favorite Batarang cookies! Each cookie will be individually wrapped or in a sampler box, available for purchase directly from Jenny herself! The sugary deliciousness will be here from 10am-2pm.

And what would Free Comic Book Day be without beautiful art from local artists? Local legends and up-and-coming artists Ava Schrager and Paul Belliveau (10am-2pm) are going to be here sketching for customers on blank cover comics and more! Got a favorite character? Or maybe an idea of a mash-up like Winnie the Pooh crossed over with Spawn? Or a motorcycle-riding Ariel the Little Mermaid? Or how about a group of 6 or 7 chipmunks all fighting it out with lightsabers? Just talk to Ava and Paul! They’ll make it work and, most importantly, they’ll make it look SPECTACULAR on a blank cover comic!

And stick around because we’ve got give-a-ways for kids like stickers, lollipops and more. We’ll have exclusive FCBD stuff like Funko POP Vinyl X-Men #1 Comic Covers featuring Gambit, Spider-Man 2099 tin lunchboxes, Deadpool fleece blankets, Doop and Sentinel plushes and the highly-coveted Invincible Omni-Man vs Invincible Funko POP Moment figure. We’ll also have dozens of cosplayers throughout the day and you can see the likes of who have shown up in the past! This year is expected to be no different and you’ll never know (or guess) who’ll pop their heads in!

The fun starts at 9am and goes until 7pm so come hang out with us and let’s party like it’s 2024!

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May
5
to May 26
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - New Gods, Who This?

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is NEW GODS, WHO THIS? (ALL AGES, ADVANCED ) and consists of tWO TOTAL EPISODES. 

About NEW GODS, WHO THIS?: Hot on the trail of Sacrebeth, the party gets a lesson in trusting the indiginous population and treating the world with respect, rather than as a resource depot. Will the native population be able to give them an advantage over the Ancient Green Dragon? THey should hope so, for the Shadow may have given the dragon even more of an edge.

The dates are:

5/5 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

5/26 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

Entry to all dates is $40. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES/ADVANCED GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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May
5
to May 26
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Wizard's End

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is WIZARD’S END (ADULTS) and consists of TWO TOTAL EPISODES. 

About Wizard’s End: With Shiek Itty gone and the riches he stole in the party's hands, nothing now lies between them and the mystery in the desert. It's time to find out what the Mind Flayers are doing.

The dates are:

5/5 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

5/26 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

Entry to ALL dates is $40. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ADULT / ALL EXPERIENCE LEVEL GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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May
5
to May 26
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - The Lights in the Evermoors

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by NEW Dungeon Master Jack Neugebauer!

This is THE LIGHTS iN THE EVERMOORS (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About THE LIGHTS IN THE EVERMOORS: Strange lights have been appearing in the Evermoors, and a new cult has swept through the land. What mysteries lie under the still waters of the moors? Will the adventurers find ancient secrets, or sink into the marsh?

The dates are:

5/5 - 3pm-5pm

5/12 - 3pm-5pm

5/19 - 3pm-5pm

5/26 - 3pm-5pm

Entry to ALL dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES, INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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May
10
to May 31
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Homecoming

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is HOMECOMING (TEENS +, ADVANCED) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About HOMECOMING: Free of Ulcifer’s Tower with some good boons in hand, and with the toll in Rostin reduced, it's time to head north to Drakaris, where you've nearly gotten on the "Do Not Serve" list in the pub already.

The dates are:

5/10 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

5/17 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

5/24 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

5/31 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

Entry to all dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS A TEENS AND UP / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED GAME FOR EVERYONE!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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May
17
to May 31
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Out in the Woods

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Andrew Garda!

This is OUT IN THE WOODS (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of TWO TOTAL EPISODES. 

About OUT IN THE WOODS: A group of magical beings has been harassing local towns and it's up to the party to find out who they are, what they are, why they are, and where they are - the "when" they are would be "during the game" of course. Journalism jokes aside, can the party work together to figure this out or will chaos reign? 

The dates are:

5/17 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

5/31 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

Entry to ALL DATES is $40

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES / BEGINNER / INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!


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May
18
2:00 PM14:00
Signing

Skye Frank aka Royal Skye Appearance

The legacy continues as we go for the record and host every member of the Frank family that will have us!

Meet Skye Frank aka Royal Skye! Daughter of the Dragon himself - Jason David Frank aka Tommy Oliver aka the OG Green Ranger - and up and coming hip hop aritst!

We’re honored to host Skye, in memory of her father, and can’t wait for you to meet her too! She’s super talented, super nice and super stoked to meet you too!

The signing starts at 2pm and she’ll hang until the last fan standing - just like her old man did when he was here.

She’ll have prints, holograms, t-shirts and more to sign. We’ll also have prints, pins and mini-mates figures of the Green Ranger that JDF signed when he was here that you can have Skye sign as well!

There are NO TICKETS for this event. It is first come, first served so get here early to get your spot in line to meet the illustrious Royal Skye!

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May
25
2:00 PM14:00
Signing

Heartpiercer Signing w/ Rich Douek

Rich Douek is a local legend and an amazing comic writer.

He’s put out some stellar comics for publishers like IDW, Marvel, DC, Source Point Press, BOOM!, Mad Cave, Comixtribe and Aftershock! This guy has put out books with just about everyone in the biz!

Now, his LATEST book for Dark Horse is Hearpiercer:

Atala thought she was saving the world—but hunting the great beasts wound up dooming it. Betrayed by her lord, and left for dead, she awakes in a dark world overrun by nightmares, with a single mission on her mind: revenge.
 
A thrilling new dark fantasy tale from the minds of Rich Douek and Gavin Smith!

Come by Saturday, 5/25 between 2pm and 5pm and meet Rich, grab a copy of his newest book and maybe check out some of his previous works like Road of Bones (IDW), Gutter Magic (Source Point Press), Ocean Will Take Us (Aftershock) or Edge of Spider-Verse (Marvel).

Join us!

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Apr
13
7:00 PM19:00
Special Event, Musical Performance, Contests

Cosplay Karaoke 11

SING IT LOUD!

Cape Swoosh Productions and East Side Mags are coming back onstage with another volume of our world famous COSPLAY KARAOKE!!!

Come by and sing your cares away with us on April 13 from 7pm to 10pm.

Dig out that winter cosplay! Your summer cosplay! Don’t get dressed up at all! Rock your civvies! We don’t care as long as you’re dressed…and ready to SING YOUR HEART OUT!

Or just feel free to help hold the wall up and listen to come legendary vocalists! And by legendary we mean some of the best and worst we have to offer!

But there will also be unforgettable fun, music, prizes, and shenanigans galore! Plus, you'll have a chance to check out East Side's amazing comics and collectibles!

And there’s no admission so come by!

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Apr
13
2:00 PM14:00
Signing

Erica Schultz / Rat City #1 Signing

Erica Schultz has been our favorite champion of indie comics with amazing titles like M3, Deadliest Bouquet and Bylines in Blood.

She’s rocked franchise books like Xena, Charmed and Swords of Sorrow.

And then 2023 hit and she EXPLODED into the Big 2 with Marvel’s Hallow’s Eve! Then she tackled X-23 with X-23 Deadly Regenesis! Then the books just started flowing out like a dam had been broken with Amazing Spider-Man Annual #1, What If?..Dark Moon Knight #1 and Daredevil Gang War - not to mention her appearance in Women of Marvel #1!

NOW - Erica takes the leap into Rat City - Image’s Spawn 2099 - about an ex-soldier/amputee that gains the powers of Spawn due to Al’s actions in the past that unknowingly set Peter Cairn (our future Spawn) on a whole new path as a Hellspawn of his own!

Erica will be here on 4/13 from 2pm-5pm. We’ll have copies of Rat City #1 on hand for customers to purchase as well as a boatload of other comics she’s worked on too!

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Apr
11
4:00 PM16:00
Special Event

Art Walk with Drift

The Montclair Art Walk is back and we’ve got local legend, artist extraordinaire and amazing human DRIFT coming by with a bunch of his art pieces to showcase!

Customers are welcome to join in the festivities and come by to see his amazing work. You’ll even be able to talk to Drift directly and purchase some of his work if you absolutely cannot live without it!

Drift will be here from 4pm-9pm so stop by and check it out.

Also make sure you check out the other amazing Art Walk locations around downtown Montclair!

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Mar
3
to Mar 24
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - The Battle Under Barren Hill

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by NEW Dungeon Master Jimmy Healey!

This is THE BATTLE UNDER BARREN HILL (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About THE BATTLE UNDER BARREN HILL: Under a barren hill in the Neverwinter Wood, two goblin tribes have been preparing for a big battle, tribe against tribe. Surely a few adventurers showing up at the hill searching for treasure won't screw things up, right?

The dates are:

3/3 - 3pm-5pm

3/10 - 3pm-5pm

3/17 - 3pm-5pm

3/24 - 3pm-5pm

Entry to ALL dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES, INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Mar
3
to Mar 24
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Wizard's End

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is WIZARD’S END (ADULTS) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About Wizard’s End: Though the Feywild did shorten the length of their trip, it was just as eventful as anything. Now the desert skies shine down on them as they reach towards recovering Elery's family from their mysterious disappearance.

The dates are:

3/3 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

3/10 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

3/17 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

3/24 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

Entry to ALL dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ADULT / ALL EXPERIENCE LEVEL GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Mar
3
to Mar 24
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - New Gods, Who This?

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is NEW GODS, WHO THIS? (ALL AGES, ADVANCED ) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About NEW GODS, WHO THIS?: Three Dragons took over Mechanus, one is dead, one is looking for the dead one's hoard, and now the partyis trying to send one to attack the other, hoping to swing in after to "congratulate" the winner. And maybe, be heroes?

The dates are:

3/3 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

3/10 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

3/17 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

3/24 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

Entry to all dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES/ADVANCED GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Mar
1
to Mar 29
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Homecoming

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is HOMECOMING (TEENS +, ADVANCED) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About HOMECOMING: The Tower of Ulcifer has offered no rest, no respite, and no mercy. A Tower not made of bricks and mortat, but actual pieces of the planes that this Wizard has cut off for their own uses? What could be waiting at the top except a being indistinguishable from a god? And onward they rush, up and ever upward.

The dates are:

3/1 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

3/8 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

3/22 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

3/29 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

Entry to all dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS A TEENS AND UP / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED GAME FOR EVERYONE!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Mar
1
to Mar 22
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Super Star Race

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Andrew Garda!

This is SUPER STAR RACE (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About SUPER STAR RACE: The players must race across the land using small magic items to give them special abilities for a short period of time. Chicanery and tomfoolery will abound!

The dates are:

3/1 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

3/8 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

3/15 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

3/22 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

Entry to ALL DATES is $80

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES / BEGINNER / INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!


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Mar
1
to Mar 3
Special Event

ComicBooks for Kids Weekend!

East Side Mags is proud to announce our new partnership with ComicBooks for Kids out of Saint Charles, IL!

This weekend is their big fundraising/awareness weekend and we’re stoked to be a part of it.

About the organization: ComicBooks For Kids! (CB4K.ORG ) Incorporated in the state of Illinois, is the largest 501(C)3 charity in North America and the UK for comic books and pop culture items to children in hospitals and cancer centers. They support over 200 hospitals, orphanages and other social organizations in all 50 states to all demographics and to all provinces in Canada. The number of hospitals they support increases every month. They are a free service to all of these hospitals and a partial list of those they support can be found here.  https://www.comicbooksforkids.org/medicalfacilities   They do this full time, every day of the week. As mentioned above, their sister charity, ComicBooks For Troops provided over 100,000 comic books and graphic novels last year becoming the largest charity in our industry to all branches of the military for these items.

Now - here’s how you can help:

Come by and shop with us between March 1-3 and we’ll donate 10% of our proceeds to CB4K! The more you spend, the more we donate!

PLUS: You can also bring in comics, graphic novels, toys, plushes and more to donate and we can ship those items to CB4K along with our monetary donation!

Help us help kids in need! See you soon!

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Feb
20
5:00 PM17:00
Signing

Ed Brisson at East Side Mags

Yes - THAT Ed Brisson!

And he’s coming HERE!

February 20th! 5pm-7pm!

To promote his new book from BOOM! Studios - THE DISPLACED #1 - on shelves February 14.

To participate in the signing, East Side Mags kindly requests that you purchase a copy of THE DISPLACED from East Side Mags.

Covers A & B will be available along with a limited supply of 10 and 25 copy variants along with the Unlockable One Per Store variant (limited supply of variants outside of Covers A & B).

We’ll also have a bunch of other Ed Brisson classics if you want to grab something else like Alpha Flight, Batman Incorporated, Contagion, New Mutants and more!

Plus - Ed himself will be selling an AMAZING limited edition variant by none other than Chip Zdarsky with sales going to support Ed on his East Coast Tour of the US to promote his new book!

See you all soon!

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Feb
17
7:00 PM19:00
Special Event, Musical Performance

Cosplay Karaoke 10

Did someone say ENCORE?

Cape Swoosh Productions and East Side Mags are coming back onstage with another volume of our world famous COSPLAY KARAOKE!!!

Come by and sing your cares away with us on February 17 from 7pm to 10pm.

Dig out that winter cosplay! Your summer cosplay! Don’t get dressed up at all! Rock your civvies! We don’t care as long as you’re dressed…and ready to SING YOUR HEART OUT!

Or just feel free to help hold the wall up and listen to come legendary vocalists! And by legendary we mean some of the best and worst we have to offer!

But there will also be unforgettable fun, music, prizes, and shenanigans galore! Plus, you'll have a chance to check out East Side's amazing comics and collectibles!

And there’s no admission so come by!

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Feb
17
2:00 PM14:00
Signing, Special Event

Factory of Lights Signing & Demo

East Side Mags LOVES D&D! But running 5 games a week isn’t enough for us! We need MORE!

Enter Scott Barton. Scott has developed his own “home brew” tabletop RPG adventure that’s catching on like wildfire and we’ve got him, live and in person, to show you his book, sign copies and even lead a demo so you can experience it in real time!

About the adventure: Take the Asphodel Express to a town lit by lanterns made of glowing metal, where a coroner pleads for your help in solving the murders of five young women. 

Their bodies leave behind no clues or suspects. But why did they all work at the same factory? Why are there mutated apes roaming the snowy wilderness nearby? And how does it all connect to one inventor who - though beloved by everyone in Steinberg - hasn’t been seen for over fifty years?

About Scott: Scott Barton is a writer and professional Game Master from Maplewood, New Jersey. He loves horror in all its forms, and likes to use literary symbolism and history as inspirations for his table-top RPG campaigns and one-shots. When he’s not writing about crimes, magic, or magical crimes, he’s out exploring New York City, climbing a rock wall, or practicing handstands.

Join us on February 17 from 2pm-5pm and check out this soon-to-be legendary adventure!

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Feb
17
10:00 AM10:00
Special Event, Sale

Library Night @ East Side Mags

If you know East Side Mags then you know we love to read and, besides a comic shop, the best place to find something cool to read is a library!

Our fantastic friends at Montclair Public Library (MPL) is partnering with us for Library Night on February 17!

All day - come by East Side Mags and show us your MPL Library Card and get 15% off all your purchases!*

*Discount restrictions may apply - check with our staff for details.

You can reach out to us with any questions or you can check out montclairlibrary.org/read/ for details on our and other great events with MPL!

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Feb
10
2:00 PM14:00
Signing

Agent Blakk Signing

Anthony Anozier is a local comic creator and we’re stoked to be able to host him and his graphic novel - Agent Blakk!

About the book: Nonstop action horror comic, spy espionage meets brutal mutant zombies as an elite team of mercenaries are sent on a classified mission just to discover the horrors of government experiments gone awry. Dive into this thrilling tale of pain and revenge and discover the story of Agent Blakk.

This graphic novel is Action/Horror - think a mashup between James Bond and Resident Evil - and is heavily inspired by Japanese manga art. It is rated PG-13 with mature themes and cartooned violence.

About the creator: Story written by Anthony Anozier & Adrian Agramonte. Both Elizabeth New Jersey Natives striving to share diverse and dynamic stories through their growing independent brand Voltage comics. Free of the confines of mainstream comic book media Anozier brings mature stories to life with over the top art influenced by Japanese manga art. Dive into Voltage Comics for immersive relatable stories with standout characters and worlds. 

Join us from 2pm-5pm as Anthony will be here signing copies of his book, talking about his inspiration and drive to do big things in the comics industry. He’ll also have some cool additional items with him like hooodies, etc.

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Feb
4
to Feb 11
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Let's Get WILD

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by NEW Dungeon Master Jimmy Healey!

This is LET’S GET WILD (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of TWO TOTAL EPISODES. 

About LET’S GET WILD: Continuing from last month, there's still time to figure out what's going on in town, and where all of these odd creatures are coming from!

The dates are:

2/4 - 3pm-5pm

2/11 - 3pm-5pm

Entry to ALL dates is $40. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES, INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Feb
4
to Feb 25
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Wizard's End

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is WIZARD’S END (ADULTS) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About Wizard’s End: With an existential threat seemingly too big to attack in any reasonable way, the party has embarked upon a quest to help Elery's family. Captured in the destruction of their town, Elery managed to find them looking through the Fireplace in Hell. Now the party is going to skip through the Feywild, wearing bold shades, to take a shortcut to the Anorauch Desert.

The dates are:

2/4 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

2/11 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

2/18 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

2/25 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

Entry to ALL dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ADULT / ALL EXPERIENCE LEVEL GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Feb
4
to Feb 25
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - New Gods, Who This?

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is NEW GODS, WHO THIS? (ALL AGES, ADVANCED ) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About NEW GODS, WHO THIS?: The Ancient White Dragon Am is dead, and the spoils are being divvied amongst the party. However, Amat, the Ancient Black Dragon is still en route and when he sees the emptied horde he may know that he's been betrayed. That's probably not going to be a problem.

The dates are:

2/4 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

2/11 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

2/18 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

2/25 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

Entry to all dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES/ADVANCED GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Feb
2
to Feb 23
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Homecoming

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is HOMECOMING (TEENS +, ADVANCED) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About HOMECOMING: The Wizard's tower has perplexed and intimidated the party, bending their sense of time, space, and morality. Will they find something of worth in the levels above? Golly, I hope so.

The dates are:

2/2 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

2/9 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

2/16 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

2/23 (Friday) - 7:30pm-9:30pm

Entry to all dates is $80. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS A TEENS AND UP / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED GAME FOR EVERYONE!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Feb
2
to Feb 23
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Took a Wrong Turn at Waterdeep

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Andrew Garda!

This is TOOK A WRONG TURN AT WATERDEEP (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of FOUR TOTAL EPISODES. 

About TOOK A WRONG TURN AT WATERDEEP: After leaving the newly formed cult, er, town of Sackboytown, the group finds themselves in a mysterious town surrounded by a strange fog. They find themselves unable to leave, and the denizens of the town don't seem to care. How to leave? How to survive if they can't? Where is the source of the fog? And why does the fog smell like Axe Body Spray?

The dates are:

2/2 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

2/9 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

2/16 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

2/23 (Friday) - 5pm-7pm

Entry to ALL DATES is $80

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES / BEGINNER / INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!


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Jan
26
4:00 PM16:00
Signing, Special Event

Jenna Frank Signing

UPDATE: Weather can suck. Jenna's flight is delayed and she will now be arriving around 5pm!

Repeat- due to inclimate weather, Jenna will be here around 5pm.

Our apologies for any inconvenience.

Jenna Frank - daughter of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers LEGEND Jason David Frank - will be following her father’s footsteps with through our very own door for a signing of her own!

Come meet the Daughter of the Dragon IN-PERSON starting at 4pm! What time does it end? Like the Legend used to say - til the last fan standing!

We’ll have a TON of Green Ranger and White Ranger prints, pins and figures already signed by the OG Jason David Frank from his previous visits that you can get signed by Jenna as well! We’ll also continue to donate 50% of the proceeds from sales of our JDF merchandise to 988 Suicide Prevention.

If you or anyone you know needs help, please dial 988 for help or to talk to someone. It’s 24/7, FREE and CONFIDENTIAL and they have folks who speak a variety of languages.

More details for the event coming as we get closer but do NOT miss this amazing and unique opportunity!

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Jan
20
2:00 PM14:00
Special Event

Earthen Games Demo Day

Montclair local, Matt Jorgensen, is bringing a brand new RPG style board game to East Side Mags for the first time!

We’re looking for people who like board games, RPGs and, well, FUN! People who want to road-test this awesome new game, give some feedback and score a sweet $5 gift card to East Side Mags just for playing!

Scan the QR code to sign up! Matt will be here from 2pm-5pm!

Let the games begin!

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Jan
13
7:00 PM19:00
Special Event, Musical Performance

Cosplay Karaoke 9

Face it, Tiger. You just hit the cosplay karaoke jACKPOT!

Cape Swoosh Productions and East Side Mags are back, back again! It’s time for to kick off 2024 in style with another volume of our world famous COSPLAY KARAOKE!!!

Come by and sing your cares away with us on January 13 from 7pm to 10pm.

Dig out that winter cosplay! Your summer cosplay! Don’t get dressed up at all! Rock your civvies! We don’t care as long as you’re dressed…and ready to SING YOUR HEART OUT!

Or just feel free to help hold the wall up and listen to come legendary vocalists! And by legendary we mean some of the best and worst we have to offer!

But there will also be unforgettable fun, music, prizes, and shenanigans galore! Plus, you'll have a chance to check out East Side's amazing comics and collectibles!

And there’s no admission so come by!

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Jan
10
to Jan 24
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - The Crystal Palace

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Andrew Garda!

This is THE CRYSTAL PALACE (Adults) and consists of TWO EPISODES. 

About THE CRYSTAL PALACE: The gang's new friend - the god/demigod/large angry thing named Thal - has been summoned. This might create an issue in terms of getting paid.

The dates are:

1/10 (Wednesday) - 6pm-8pm

1/24 (Wednesday) - 6pm-8pm

Entry to ALL DATES is $40

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL ADULTS/ ALL SKILL LEVEL GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!


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Jan
7
to Jan 21
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Let's Get WILD

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by NEW Dungeon Master Jimmy Healey!

This is LET’S GET WILD (ALL AGES, INTRO) and consists of THREE TOTAL EPISODES. 

About LET’S GET WILD: The town of Starhallow has been overrun with strange mystical creatures. Pixies and Fairies causing chaos and havoc. Unicorn and Centaur sightings, the locals are even spreading rumors of a Treant walking through the woods. Is all just games and tricks, or is something more sinister waiting to make its presence felt?

The dates are:

1/7 - 3pm-5pm

1/14 - 3pm-5pm

1/21 - 3pm-5pm

Entry to ALL dates is $60. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES, INTRO GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Jan
7
to Jan 28
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - Wizard's End

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is WIZARD’S END (ADULTS) and consists of THREE TOTAL EPISODES. 

About Wizard’s End: Bael is dead, his mantle of power taken by Vowon, and the party can rest back in the Prime Material Plane. But what of this mark that their eyes now bear? And what does it mean for the future?

The dates are:

1/7 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

1/21 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

1/28 (Sunday) - 12:30pm-2:30pm

Entry to ALL dates is $60. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ADULT / ALL EXPERIENCE LEVEL GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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Jan
7
to Jan 28
Special Event, Contests

East Side Mages - New Gods, Who This?

East Side Mags and Dungeons on the Go are bringing another awesome homebrew Dungeons & Dragons campaign, written by Dungeon Master Erik Cheski!

This is NEW GODS, WHO THIS? (ALL AGES, ADVANCED ) and consists of THREE TOTAL EPISODES. 

About NEW GODS, WHO THIS?: Am the Ancient White Dragon is dead, and her hoard waits those brave enough to endure it's protector. Can they finish this force off and get the goods before Amat arrives to take advantage of his rival's death?

The dates are:

1/7 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

1/21 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

1/28 (Sunday) - 10am-12pm

Entry to all dates is $60. 

***WE ONLY HAVE 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE*** so sign up below. Spots are given out on a first come, first served basis and we will CLOSE registration once all 8 spots are filled. Once payment is received, your spot will be locked in.

THIS IS AN ALL AGES/ADVANCED GAME!!!

Questions can go to jeff@eastsidemags.com.

GAME ON!!!

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