VAULT OF MIDNIGHT

A MEMENTO FROM MOOMINVALLEY 🍃

Vault of Midnight Detroit is extremely pleased to be carrying these lovely Moomin and Snufkin enamel pins from the fine folks at Pintrill. Created by Finnish-Swedish cartoonist Tove Jansson, the Moomins have been beloved around the world for decades.

YOUR 2 FAV BLUE AND RED SUPERHEROES ARE HANGING OUT

Can't wait for the latest DC/Marvel crossover, Superman/Spider-Man #1, releasing later this month? To whet your appetite, we've got you covered with these sweet treasury-size facsimiles of their last crossover in 1996.

DARK FANTASY WITH ELDRITCH POWERS AND A BABY

Introducing a new manga by Tohru Kuramori, assistant to Tatsuki Fujimoto of "Chainsaw Man" fame: Centuria! Catch this one stowing away on the manga shelves of your local Vault of Midnight.

💀GOING INTO NEW COMIC BOOK DAY ON WEDNESDAY LIKE A LION💀

Happy March! We've got A LOT of reprints this week, specifically Absolute Batman #1-14 AND Absolute Wonder Woman #1-10. Not only that, but we've also got a facsimile of Marvel Team-Up #14, the first meeting of Invincible and Spider-Man.

THE ANCIENT WORLD IS FILLED WITH MYSTERY AND WONDER

You can learn a lot from observing the world around you, but what about all the stuff that came BEFORE you? Learn all about the rich history of Earth and its creatures, including humans and mythology, with these ultra informative books

THERE'S A NEW COSTUMED CAT IN TOWN :3

Can you also not get enough of Mofusand's cutsey kitties? Check out these newbies clad in PAJAMAS! Fuzzy and flocked in pastel colors, these cats are ready for a cozy day while waiting for spring to come. Don't you wanna just pat their sweet little heads?

BLACK EXCELLENCE IN COMIC BOOKS ALL YEAR-ROUND

We're rounding out Black History Month by sharing a few of our fav all-time recommendations for comic books/GNs made by Black creators and/or centered on Black characters! Swipe through the pics and check out a few.

RETURN TO MIDDLE-EARTH TO TAKE EVEN MORE TRICKS

Are you a fan of last year's The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game and hungry for more? Great news! Much like the first volume of LotR from whence it gets its name, there's now a sequel (are you seeing the trend here?)

DON'T SNOOZE ON THESE HILARIOUS ADVENTURES 🐸🐸

Here on the All Ages shelves at Vault Grand Rapids, it's Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad! Imbued with super powers and tasked with protecting the Swamp, the duo face down all manner of bizarre foes; it's a delightful, refreshing romp.

CALLING ALL TRINKET LOVERS 🛍

Love to accessorize? Looking for more ways to showcase your current fav little creature? Pop into Vault Ann Arbor to grab a sticker to match the mischievous pink monster clipped to your purse, or the cheeky cupid hanging out on your phone case

💀ANOTHER NEW COMIC DAY OCCURRING ON WEDNESDAY💀

Hello one and all and welcome to the final week of February! We're almost into the 3rd month of 2026 and exciting new releases in print media show no signs of slowing down. Time sure flies when you're reading comics, huh?

MICRO PRESS MONDAY 📚✏🤗

Do you like keeping up-to-date on what's new, good, and interesting in the self-published and micropress world? You can keep your fingers on the pulse by picking up a copy of the latest Comics Blogger zines, filled with interviews, reviews, and more!

WHAT'S "IN" FOR 2026? WITCHES!

Here's some cool manga ft. witches that you should keep an eye out for at your local Vault:

➡ Ichi the Witch by Shiro Usazaki
➡ Witch Life in a Micro Room by Akitaka
➡ Merry Witches' Life by Menota
➡ Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama

FEELING DISORIENTED? EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF BALANCE?

Don't worry, we've seen a lot of patients with these symptoms lately. After all, DC Comics IS bringing back their Vertigo imprint! And lucky you, Vault GR just added a plethora of pre/early Vertigo comics to the back issue bins.

CUTE THINGS IN SMALL PACKAGES

Vault of Midnight always has new, cool blind boxes to take a peek at! Featured here are ANMOO "The World Is A Lying Fairy Tale" Series and ANITA "Abandoned Château" Series, both fantasy-inspired delights. Stop by your local Vault to see what you can find ✨✨

WANNA LEARN WHILE READING MANGA? 🤔📖

Sakurako is a university student living in the Tokyo metropolitan area. One day, Mūmū, a cat-like alien, appears before her. Finding interest in household appliances, Mūmū, along with other aliens, asks Sakurako and others for help in studying Earthly appliances.

🟠🔵🔴 BUTTON UP 🔴🔵🟠

Doesn't matter if you're a comic fan, a cartoon lover, a vocaloid fanatic, or a horror freak - Vault of Midnight has buttons for you! At just $1.50 each, buttons make a perfect small gift, knick-knack, etc. Show off your fav characters by rocking them in portable pin form! 😎

CELEBRATING BLACK VOICES IN ALL PLACES FOR ALL AGES

For Black History Month, we're showcasing 3 of our favorite children's picture books by Black creators❤:

- Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature
- The ABCs of Black History
- Free at Last: A Juneteenth Poem

💀LAISSEZ LES BON TEMPS ROULER ON NEW COMIC BOOK DAY💀

Happy Mardi Gras! Yes, I know, New Comic Book Day is on Wednesday, not Tuesday, but shhhhhh, just pretend. Be sure to wash your hands AFTER eating some Pączki, lest you get sticky fingers all over your brand new comic books!

ENDEARING ANTICS OF THE BELGIAN VARIETY

Have you met Gaston Lagaffe? Created by beloved Belgian cartoonist Andre Franquin in 1957, the series has been translated in >12 languages, and is known as 'Gomer Goof' in the US. Great for fans of Franco-Belgian works such as Tin-Tin, Smurfs, & Asterix!

THE ENDLESS BATTLE BETWEEN DR. WILY AND MEGA MAN GETS A LITTLE BIT SILLIER

Don't let the "little" part fool you - this wacky new take on the Blue Bomber’s early days has deep cuts for even the most seasoned of fans, sprinkled between clever gags and humorous jabs.

CLEANING UP AFTER YOUR BIAS 😳🧼

Supporting your J-Pop artist takes a lot of work and money. To support him, you get a job at a cleaning agency, and your client is none other than... your bias?! AND he's an entirely different guy behind closed doors?! Hilarious and sweet, check out Tamon's B-Side!

PUTTING STICKERS ON RANDOM THINGS IS A NATURAL PART OF BEING HUMAN

What's more fun than stickers!? Perhaps some sticker BOOKS? Check out the all ages section of your local Vault to grab a variety of sticker books, featuring all your favorite characters and pages of sticker-related activities

HEY WHAT'S THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF A TAUNTAUN? ...LUKEWARM!

It's that time of year when it feels like Hoth outside, so why not stay indoors and play some of your favorite board games from a galaxy far, far away?

YAHOO YAY YIPPEE 🐻🐼🎉

There's always more cutie plush coming in at Vault of Midnight! In Detroit, we just got these loooooong bears the length of your torso that are great for cuddling. See, they're so happy to be here that they're raising their lil' paws in celebration!

💖💀 WE LOVE NEW COMIC BOOK DAY ON WEDNESDAY 💀💖

Hey, it's finally warming up a bit outside (...for now) - must be all the HOT new comic book and graphic novel releases coming out tomorrow! We've got a handful of Valentine's Day-related comic books for you to read with your loved ones this week

VAULT BOTM - FEB. '26

Happy Black History Month! We've got not one, but TWO marvelous Books of the Month for you: BLACK ARMS TO HOLD YOU UP by Ben Passmore and HARRIET TUBMAN: DEMON SLAYER VOL. 1 by David Crownson, taking a look at liberation through two distinct lenses.

MMMMICROPRESS MONDAY 🌕🚀🌠

This is not a drill!! The exclusive Kickstarter edition of Peow's brand new EX MAG VOLUME 6 has hit the shelves at all Vaults of Midnight. Titled 100 BILLION STARS, this volume of the anthology is themed after space exploration!

A PRICE TO BE PAID IN PAIN AND BLOOD 😨💰

Wergelder - In Germanic law, the money paid by a murderer or his family to the victim's family in atonement.

From the author of Blade of the Immortal, Hiroaki Samura, comes a thrilling tale of a mysterious deal and grand revenge!

🎁 MORE THAN JUST KEWPIES AND GREEN GUYS 🎁

Like the snow coming down in pretty piles and glittering gales, beautiful blind boxes have arrived en masse and filled our shelves. In addition to a restock of our beloved usual little critters, we have an assortment of gorgeous new collectible art!