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Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities
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Chicago's 1st Manga Shop! 🌈Proudly Queer-Owned & Arab-Owned

Manga • Manhwa • Danmei • Comics • Crafts • RPGs • Games • Curiosities

(Posts, comments, and bizarre opinions about popular media are by Ryvre/@NikaRiots)
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We're down to our last few tickets for Court in the Act—An Elizabethan Murder Mystery this Friday! There are only a few roles left, so the remaining tickets are 40% off.

Tickets: courtintheact.eventbrite.com
An Elizabeth painting with the words Court in the Act, and Elizabethan Murder Mystery. Friday Nov 21, finger foods provided
November 18, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Keep the spooky season going! Daniel’s pick this week is Yokai: Shigeru Mizuki’s Supernatural Parade. This isn’t a traditional manga with a story but more of a bestiary presenting 100 illustrations and descriptions of yokai and other supernatural beings from Japanese folklore.
Daniel of Goblin Market holding a copy of Yokai by Shigeru Mizuku. He's standing in front of a shelf of manga at Goblin Market.
November 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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We're not ready for spooky season to be over! And if Michael's can sell Christmas trees in September, we can make Halloween last a while longer. What do you think of our spooky Christmas windows?
A woman painting a Santa hat on a frog on the outside of a shop window The front exterior of Goblin Market. The windows are painted with a Halloween & Christmas theme
November 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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We're expanding our prose offerings! What do you want to see on our shelves?
A bookstore display shows two shelves filled with colorful queer fiction. On the upper row, the visible books include titles like Dicurious, Herculine, The Princess Knight, We Have Reached the End of Our Show, and others. On the lower row, from left to right, is The Entanglement of Rival Wizards, a handwritten sign, and Heart of Iron by C.M. Alongi. The sign is written in black marker and says: “Even More Queer Prose (fantasy, romance, sci-fi, horror) Coming Soon!” The books all feature bright illustrated covers, and the display sits on a dark wooden shelf against a light wall.
November 14, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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For more info or to volunteer to help out: fooddrive.nerdychicago.com
A beige flyer with a row of bright blue illustrated canned-food items across the top: green peas, chicken soup, instant ramen, silly chili beans, oatmeal, fruit cocktail, and sweet corn. Centered bold black text reads: Volunteers needed. Below it, teal text says: “Can you help us transport food to Brave Space Alliance on Mondays or Tuesdays? DM @goblin.mkt to volunteer.” Along the bottom, there is a second row of the same illustrated cans.
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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We can accept dry pantry items and canned goods that are unopened and not expired.

We're also collecting winter clothing. Some locations don't have a lot of storage space, so please bring bulky items, like coats and sweaters, to Goblin Market.
Section header: Dry pantry items Items listed underneath: Dry beans Dry lentils Dry or flavored rice Mac and cheese Pasta and pasta sauce Instant potatoes Peanut butter Jelly Cereal, oatmeal, or grits Pancake mix or Bisquick Instant coffee Bread Tortillas Cooking oil Next section header: Canned goods Items listed underneath: Ravioli or spaghetti Chili Soup (all varieties) Canned beans Canned vegetables Canned fruits Canned chicken breast Tuna Bold black text reads “Coat & winter clothing drive.” Beneath it, smaller teal text says “Supporting New Hope Food Pantry and Brave Space Alliance.” A list of items follows in black text: Gloves Hats Handwarmers New socks and underwear Scarves A subheading in bold black text reads: “Bulky items – bring to Goblin Market.” Items listed under it: Winter coats and jackets Sweaters
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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Help keep Chicago fed! Lincoln Ave businesses are teaming up to collect donations for the Brave Space Alliance community pantry from November 16-30.
A flyer with stylized illustrations of seven bright blue canned-food items along the top: green peas, chicken soup, instant ramen, “silly chili beans,” oatmeal, fruit cocktail, and sweet corn. Bold black headline text reads: LINCOLN AVENUE FOOD DRIVE Smaller teal text underneath: SUPPORTING THE BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE COMMUNITY PANTRY DONATE DRY PANTRY GOODS AND CANNED GOODS TO THE BRAVE SPACE ALLIANCE COMMUNITY PANTRY AT ANY OF THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES: A list of participating locations follows: BEERMISCQUOUS — 2812 N LINCOLN AVE BOOKCLUB — 2871 N LINCOLN AVE COFFEE LAB — 2823 N LINCOLN AVE GOBLIN MARKET — 2868 N LINCOLN AVE HERITAGE BIKES & COFFEE — 2959 N LINCOLN AVE OLIVE BLACK — 3032 N LINCOLN AVE ROTOFUGI — 2780 N LINCOLN AVE S&G RESTAURANT — 3000 N LINCOLN AVE THREE AVENUES BOOKSHOP — 3009 N SOUTHPORT NOVEMBER 16–30.
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 AM
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The award-winning fantasy/horror/RPG comic from Kieron Gillen & Stephanie Hans is back with a new series! And did you know they've created an actual RPG to go along with it? Pick up the new comic and the RPG Quickstart Edition, and see for yourself!
Don Alsafi holding Die and the Die RPG at Goblin Market
November 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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It's so pretty outside! Brave the snow and pay us a visit!
The outside of Goblin Market. There are cute ghosts and autumnal leaves painted on the window. The plant holder is covered in snow, and there's snow on the windowsill. The open sign is on.
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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In my household, you can't start decorating for the holidays until Circulatory System Walking Through the Kitchen Day
A panel from Watchmen by Alan Moore. A walking circulatory system frightens a man cooking in a commercial kitchen. Caption reference November 10
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Daniel's pick this week is the Mushishi collectors edition. Mushishi is back in print again after 15 years, and it got a brand new translation!
Daniel holding a copy of the Mushishi collectors edition in front of a shelf of manga at Goblin Market The cover to the manga Mushishi
November 8, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Queer Book Fair is back! Shop manga, graphic novels, horror, romance, queer history, political theory, and zines—all celebrating LGBTQ+ voices.

More info: queerbookfair.eventbrite.com
A cartoon Santa in a red outfit with striped tights swings froma rainbow that arches overhead. The large white text below reads “QUEER BOOK FAIR.” Smaller white text underneath says “DECEMBER 6–7,” followed by “Goblin Market, Chicago” in rainbow colors
November 7, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Don's pick this week is Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1,
written & illustrated by Erica Henderson
Don Alsafi of Goblin Market holding a copy of Harley and Ivy: Life and Crimes #1 in from of a display of comics
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Today was our first time hosting the Bring Your Own Manga Book Club, and these folks are awesome! Hang out with us on the first Sunday of each month at 2pm.
A group of people in the Goblin Market art and community space
November 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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New monthly meetup kicking off this Monday!
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The text "Trans Occultists Meetup" on a trans flag
November 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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How's everyone else feeling today?
A photo of a hand holding a sticker that says My Stomach Hurts and I'm Mad at the Government. The sticker has a picture of a bear in a red cowboy hat playing the accordian
November 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Grab a whistle kit, and take some for friends and family. We keep us safe!
A chest designed to look like a D&D mimic full of whistle kits and zines
October 31, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Fangs Gallery tickets are live! For one night only, we’re transforming a Northern Indiana church into a blood-drenched 1980s art gallery.

Fangs Gallery is a one-shot LARP loosely inspired by Warhol's iconic Factory that dares to ask the important question, "What if Andy Warhol was a vampire?"
A poster with a background of Andy Warhol and a vampire repeated in multiple colors. There's a torn paper heart and a logo for Fangs Gallery. The text reads Fangs Gallery Larp, Saturday March 21, The Hub NWI - Hebron, Indiana, fangsgallery.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Spooky sale for anyone in costume! 🦇🪦
A Halloween-themed promotional graphic for Goblin Market featuring a large tombstone framed by pink cobwebs and stars, with flying bats and a pink moon in the background. The tombstone text reads: “Shop in costume for 13% off.”
October 31, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Just for fun, here's my favorite Warhol vampire photo
Andy Warhol in his studio holding a large print of a vampire
October 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Tickets go on sale tomorrow for our run of Fangs Gallery at @thehubnwi! We're making a ton of art to transform an Indiana church into a 1980's Warhol-inspired art gallery. We can't wait to show off the art as the game gets closer!

More info: FangsGallery.com
A person with pink hair working on a screen in a maker space A person with pink hair working on art on a computer A print of a vampire
October 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Don’s pick this week is The Last Spartan: Red Tape! It’s a harrowing story of human trafficking, brotherhood, and the fight for justice brought to you by authors Christopher Priest and Tyler Mane (yes, that Tyler Mane, the actor/wrestler) with art by Will Conrad, Jimbo Salgado and Michael Montenat.
Don Alsafi holding the comic, The Last Spartan: Red Tape in front of a wall of comics The cover of The Last Spartan: Red Tape showing a man with a biker vest holding a gun
October 29, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Another of my favorite places, El Cid, is hosting a whistle kit party next Wednesday
Colorful event poster titled “Whistlemania 2.0” with the tagline “Community Keeps Us Safe.” The event takes place October 29 in Logan Square, Chicago. Two locations are listed: El Cid Restaurant at 2645 N Kedzie from 6–8 PM, and Five Point Holistic Health at 2866 N Milwaukee from 7:45–9:30 PM. The poster features a large green whistle illustration and blue, yellow, and red text blocks. A note at the bottom reads: “Join us for a night of community building, supporting local businesses, and keeping each other safe. Please note both locations are on 2nd floor and require stair climbing.”
October 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Thanks to some generous donations, our Care Cubby is stocked up! Leave sealed, new care items, and take what you need.

Our most requested items right now: first aid supplies, pregnancy tests, covid tests, hydration packets, whistles
Poster for the “Care Cubby Mutual Aid Shelf” located in the Goblin Market art and community space. At the center is a decorated wooden chest painted purple and green with sculpted eyes, teeth, and wings, filled with baskets of supplies like first aid items and hygiene products. Text on the right lists examples of available donations: new hygiene items, pet food and treats, drug testing strips, sealed or wrapped KN95s, first aid supplies, hand warmers, Narcan, and whistles. The bottom of the poster has an orange background with playful black text reading “In the Goblin Market art & community space,” and an arrow labeling “care items.” Informational poster for the “Care Cubby Mutual Aid Shelf.” The top reads, “Practice care for yourself and your community. Leave sealed, new care items, and take what you need.” Below, a thumbs-up icon lists accepted donations: pet food and treats, new hygiene items, first aid supplies, hand warmers, Narcan, drug testing strips, sealed or wrapped KN95s, and whistles. A thumbs-down icon lists items not accepted: opened items, prescription medication, surgical masks, and books. Additional text notes that sealed makeup, gift cards, and small luxuries are welcome. It mentions other Care Cubbies across Chicago at Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits, the Center on Halsted, Fire Fly Fiber Arts, First Sip Cafe, and Restoried Bookshop, and includes a QR code linking to a map at carecubby.net.
October 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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We have free whistles in our care cubby, and more know your rights cards coming soon

If you're free Tuesday evening, come by to help us make whistle kits
Flyer for a Whistle Packing Event calling for Lake View volunteers. The event is on October 28, 2025, from 6:00–7:30 PM. The flyer includes logos for Three Avenues Bookshop, Form a Crowd Stay Loud (showing a raised whistle and star), and Goblin Market. The text reads: Grab a friend and help us assemble whistle kits! Each kit includes a whistle and resources to help neighbors alert, respond, and stay safe during ICE activity. Although materials will be provided, we recommend that you bring your own pair of scissors. Protect Our Neighbors 3009 N Southport Ave. and 2868 N Lincoln Ave.
October 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM