Illusive Comics
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| Headquarters | Santa Clara, California |
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| Owner | Anna Warren Cebrian |
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Illusive Comics (or Illusive Comics & Games) is a comic book store in Santa Clara, California, owned by publisher Anna Warren Cebrian.[1][2][3][4][5]
Background
In the 1980s, Illusive Comics began as Brian's Books. In 2016, a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign was set to help fund a move to Franklin Mall. The increased space would allow for more events to be hosted as art classes, writers workshops, and meetups including a role-playing game/knitting mashup called "Hook and Roll."[5]
History
In November 25, 2011, Illusive Comics marked down their back issues 75% off while classic comics, current comics, and graphic novels by 35% for Black Friday.[6] In December 25, 2011, the store began clearance sales of 50% off through to January 1, 2012.[7] In 2012, the store would host Dungeons & Dragons meetings.[2] In March 7, 2015, Illusive Comics participated in The In-Store Convention Kickoff.[6] In May 5, 2015, for Free Comic Book Day, more than 1,200 people attended and $2,200 in donations went to Parents Helping Parents, a San Jose-based nonprofit organization that supports families with special needs children.[1][8] Owner Anna Warren Cebrian also hosted a signing of graphic novelist Gene Luen Yang and said cosplayers were welcome.[1]
In July 3, 2015, Illusive Comics was nominated for Diamond Retailer Best Practices Awards: Summer 2015.[9] In May 7, 2016, for another Free Comic Book Day, $2,700 was raised for Parents Helping Parents.[4] In May 11, 2016, Firefly actor Alan Tudyk visited Illusive Comics to sign DVD copies of his web series Con Man and his comic book Spectrum.[10] Donations for Parents Helping Parents were also being accepted at the Tudyk signing.[4] In September 18, 2016, nerd-folk musical duo The Doubleclicks and musician Lucia Fasano (Portlandia, Catty B's) played at Illusive Comics as part of their Snakes On The Radio concert tour.[11][12]
References
- 1 2 3 Bagirov, Anna (April 29, 2015). "Free Comic Book Day". SanJose.com. Boulevards. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- 1 2 Cheng, Cynthia (August 29, 2012). "Dungeons and Dragons Group Fosters Role Playing Fun". The Santa Clara Weekly. Santa Clara Weekly. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Irwin, Victoria (March 3, 2014). "Interview: Anna Warren Cebrian, Owner of Illusive Comics and Producer of The Shadow of Oz Tarot Deck". The Geek Girl Project. WordPress. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Pizarro, Sal (May 10, 2016). "Dumpling devotees flock to Din Tai Fung opening at Valley Fair". East Bay Times. Digital First Media. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- 1 2 Pizarro, Sal (July 7, 2016). "San Jose's Mexican Heritage Plaza launches summer performance series". San Jose Mercury News. Digital First Media. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- 1 2 Johnston, Rich (March 6, 2015). "Tomorrow's Comic Con, Held In 36 Comic Stores Nationwide, With Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, IDW, Boom, Valiant And More". Bleeding Cool. Rich Johnston. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Johnston, Rich (December 25, 2011). "Comic Book Store Sales For Christmas And The New Year Begin! (UPDATE)". Bleeding Cool. Rich Johnston. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Pizarro, Sal (May 5, 2015). "Pizarro: San Jose accepts Oakland bike challenge". San Jose Mercury News. Digital First Media. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Johnston, Rich (July 3, 2015). "Nominees For Diamond's Summer Retailer Best Practice Awards, From Kings To Urban Legends". Bleeding Cool. Rich Johnston. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Books News Desk (May 4, 2016). "SPECTRUM by Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion Launches On Free Comic Book Day". BWW Books World. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Nightlinx staff. "The Doubleclicks at Illusive Comics with Lucia Fasano in Santa Clara, CA - 2016". Nightlinx. NightLinx. Retrieved September 16, 2016.
- ↑ Things To Do In Santa Clara, CA This Weekend staff. "The Doubleclicks at Illusive Comics with Lucia Fasano". Things To Do In Santa Clara, CA This Weekend. ThingsToDoInSantaClaraCA.com. Retrieved September 16, 2016.