I’m beyond excited to be able to bring back the 1980s Team America property in a whole new way with “Team America Racing” in Comic Shop News! Check out more details below. I’ll have more to say as the release date gets closer, but in the meantime, be sure to tell your comic-book retailer you want a copy of “Comic Shop News” #2000 in December! Check out the press release from Comic Shop News below!

-Matthew L. Price

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

COMIC SHOP NEWS CELEBRATES 2000th ISSUE WITH HISTORIC MILESTONE, EXCLUSIVE TEAM AMERICA RACING COMIC DEBUT

The Nation’s Premier Comics Newspaper Publishing Landmark 2,000th Issue, Celebrating the Heart of the Industry: Local Comic Shops

Portland, Maine – October 9, 2025 – Comic Shop News (CSN), the essential newsprint guide to the world of comics, proudly announces the release of its landmark 2000th issue, hitting comic shops nationwide on December 17, 2025. This celebratory issue marks a historic publishing achievement and also serves as a love letter to comic book retailers, the backbone of the industry.

Reaching this milestone, Comic Shop News is more popular than ever, boasting a dedicated readership of over 34,000 comic book fans across the United States. The 2000th issue is perfectly timed for the holiday season, offering a must-have collectible for pop culture enthusiasts and a perfect gift for comics fans.

“Reaching 2000 issues is a testament to the vibrant, enduring community that gathers in local comic shops every week,” said Dave Witting, CSN Publisher/Editor. “This issue is our way of celebrating that community and giving back to the retailers and readers who have made this incredible journey possible.”

The milestone issue is packed with exclusive content that underscores its importance:

• Double-Sized: CSN #2000 is twice the usual length, with 12 pages of news, art and story.
• Collector’s Cover: The issue features a stunning flip cover with all-new art from industry legend Howard Chaykin, making it an instant collector’s item.
• The Exclusive Relaunch of an Icon: Inside, readers will find the exclusive comic book relaunch of the iconic 80s toy brand, Team America Racing. This special section includes the first issue of the all-new Team America Racing comic book series, available only within the pages of Comic Shop News #2000.
• An All-Star Creative Team: The new Team America Racing adventure is helmed by a powerhouse creative team. The series is written by comic-book retailer/filmmaker/journalist Matthew L. Price (The Posthuman Project, The Grave), drawn by artist extraordinaire Josh Hood (Star Trek, Wonder Woman), and colored by the legendary Lorenzo Scaramella (Jonny Quest, Space Quest).

This 2000th issue is more than just a milestone publication; it’s a celebration of the past, present, and future of comics, delivered directly to the hands of the most passionate fans in the world through their local comic shops.

About Comic Shop News:
For over 38 years, Comic Shop News has been the leading source of news, information, and previews for the comic book industry. Distributed for free through a vast network of partner comic book specialty stores, CSN connects fans with the latest releases, creator interviews, and in-depth features, supporting the vital ecosystem of local comic retailers.

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