A workshop is coming to Lima next month, aiming to help participants start 2026 with a clear plan for the year ahead.
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A new event brought the Halloween spirit to downtown Lima.
On Saturday, May 3, people of all ages can explore the world of comics by selecting up to five free comic books from 20 predetermined titles. With something for both kids and adults, the event offers a variety of choices to suit all tastes. Whether you’re a lifelong comic book reader or new to the genre, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
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Alter Ego Comics has been a staple in the Lima community for more than two decades, offering a wide variety of pop culture merchandise. Owner Marc Bowker said the latest round of tariffs is forcing him to raise prices — a move that could hurt his small business.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) -Â Once a year, thousands of comic book stores give away comics to share their passion for the stories and art with fans both n…
Comic bookstores across the nation will be celebrating their action heroes and you can find your heroes at Alter Ego Comics in downtown Lima on August 14th. After a year off due to the pandemic, the event will be slightly different but still as much fun.
A downtown Lima business was damaged in a Monday afternoon crash. A driver, slamming into the front of the Alter Ego Comics shop at 230 North Main Street, around 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon. It appears they hit the gas, instead of the brake while trying to park. The force of the impact causing damage to the front of the business. There's no word on anyone being injured.
Partners in the Legacy Arts collective spoke with the Lima Rotary Club about the progress that they've made on their location on Main Street. Back on September 23rd, Shop for Good officially took up half of the floor space at Alter Ego Comics as part of the plan to create a space for the arts in Lima to come together under one roof. Rustgaze Records and The Meeting Place are also part of the partnership. A recording space for Rustgaze Records is in the works for the building. Once the first floor is completed, Legacy Arts will be looking at working on the rest of the space on the upper floors.
Alter Ego Comics will no longer be moving locations, but things will soon look different at their Main Street store. Alter Ego is partnering with The Meeting Place and Shop for Good, as well as Rustgaze Records to bring a unique shopping experience to the Lima area. Shop for Good will take up half of the current Alter Ego floor space, with a coffee kiosk by The Meeting Place. Building owner Marc Bowker says they hope to add a small performance venue at the back of the building along with studio space for Rustgaze but are still in still in the planning stages at this time.
Today is the day many comic book lovers in the area have been anticipating: National Free Comic Book Day.