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Your Chance to Guest Star on AMC's Comic Book Men May Have Arrived

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Earlier this year, did you spend Thursday nights watching AMC's Comic Book Men and surrounded by your superhero memorabilia? Or maybe you just have a passion for comics and pop-culture that rivals that of Kevin Smith and his Secret Stash staff? Either way, here's a chance to achieve fan-boy fame by appearing on AMC's Comic Book Men as a guest seller or shopper. To apply, fill out the easy-to-follow Comic Book Men casting application online. Please note: All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

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AMC Announces Breaking Bad's Final Return Date, a New After Show, and More New Series

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As part of its ongoing commitment to providing a place for original stories and characters that defy expectations, AMC made a number of announcements on the day of its Upfront. The network that currently boasts the most-watched drama series in basic cable history with The Walking Dead as well as one of television's most award-winning series with Mad Men, unveiled its second live after show, Talking Bad, numerous new projects in development, a first-look pact with Scott Free Productions as well as an overall deal with writer Rolin Jones, Spring and Summer programming premiere dates and several series renewals.

"Six years ago at AMC, we set a goal to create premium television on basic cable and we began to develop and nurture shows that would set us apart," said Charlie Collier, President and General Manager, AMC. "As we lay out the year ahead for advertisers at our 2013 Upfront, it is an honor to have such a breadth of development and programming to share and to be in business with such a high caliber of talent in front of and behind the camera."

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Comic Book Men Encores Begin Tonight at 10/9c

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The second half of Comic Book Men Season 2 has come to an end. Did you miss an episode, or would you like to re-watch all of your favorite moments at Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash from the past eight weeks? AMC is giving you the chance: Encores of the second half of Season 2 begin tonight at 10/9c with back-to-back episodes, and two more episodes air every Thursday night at 10/9c through Thu., May 2.

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Kevin Smith Gives a Tour of the Secret Stash; HuffPo Meets Todd Ray's Two-Headed Animals

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This week, Kevin Smith gives EPIX News a tour of Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, and The Huffington Post checks out Freakshow frontman Todd Ray's two-headed animal collection. Plus, the Houston Chronicle highlights Immortalized's season finale. Read on for more:

Kevin Smith gives EPIX News a tour of Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, the shop at the center of Comic Book Men.

The Huffington Post showcases Freakshow frontman Todd Ray's collection of two-headed animals, including two-headed turtle Teeny and Tiny.

The Houston Chronicle highlights the Immortalized and Freakshow season finales in its "Watch This" column.

The Star-Ledger chats with Ming Chen and Bryan Johnson at Asbury Park Comic Con about Comic Book Men, the future of comics, and how Chen first got Kevin Smith's attention.

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Comic Book Men Poll: Who Is Your Favorite X-Men Character?

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During the Comic Book Men Season 2 Finale, "Giant-Sized Anniversary," Walt opens a copy of Giant-Sized X-Men #1 that he won in an online auction and makes an exciting discovery: The book is autographed by legendary illustrator David Cockrum. He later flips the issue for a sizeable profit. "Everything you know about the X-Men today stems from the Giant-Sized annual," notes Kevin. Storm is one of several characters who were first introduced in Giant-Sized X-Men #1, and the issue also includes the first appearance of Wolverine in an X-Men comic. Wolverine and Storm are now two of the most popular characters from the X-Men universe. Which X-Men character do you like most? Vote now.

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NY Times on Comic Book Men at Comic Convention; HuffPo Talks to Freakshow Guest

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This week, The New York Times mentions Comic Book Men's involvement at Asbury Park Comic Con, while The Huffington Post talks to last week's Freakshow guest. Read on for more:

The New York Times spotlights this weekend's Asbury Park Comic Con, which will feature Comic Book Men's Michael Zapcic and Ming Chen as costume-contest judges.

The HuffPo profiles Billy Owen, a cancer survivor lost his right eye and was featured on last week's Freakshow.

Bleeding Cool and Cosmic Book News highlight Dynamite's decision to publish the Comic Book Men's "horror mashup comic" The Cryptozoic Man.

Kevin Smith and Bryan Johnson visit Orlando's The Buckethead Show.

ComicBook.com offers a sneak peek and exclusive photos of this week's episode.

Portsmouth, Va.'s WAVY interviews Portsmouth native, Freakshow's George Bell, who says, "I love being around people."

• For a recap of Comic Book Men's Season 2, Episode 15, "Comic Charades," check out ComicBook.com.

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Comic Book Men Poll: What's Your Favorite Superhero Lair?

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During Comic Book Men Season 2 Episode 15, "Comic Charades," the guys discuss superhero lairs, noting that DC Comics sanctuaries like the Batcave and The Fortress of Solitude often feel sterile and solitary, especially when compared with the more homey hideouts often seen in the Marvel Comics universe. Walt especially likes the Fantastic Four's Baxter Building, while Mike prefers the Avengers Mansion (and Bryan jokingly names the "Honeycomb [cereal] Hideout" as his favorite). Which superhero lair do you prefer? Vote now.

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Freakshow Cast Appears on Steve Harvey; Two Comic Book Men Talk to Men's Health

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This week, members of the Freakshow cast perform on The Steve Harvey Show, and two of the Comic Book Men are featured on a Men's Health podcast. Plus, The Huffington Post learns about Todd Ray's newest five-legged animal friend. Read on for more:

Freakshow's Todd, Danielle, Asia, Brianna and Morgue appear on the The Steve Harvey Show, where they perform sword-swallowing, among other stunts.

Men's Health chats with Comic Book Men's Walt Flanagan and Bryan Johnson, who have "an encyclopedic knowledge of every comic book known to man."

Freakshow's Todd Ray chats with The Huffington Post about the newest addition to his collection of creatures: a five-legged frog.

The Chicago Tribune names Kevin Smith as one of 12 "Tweet-worthy" directors, praising his "unique brand of commentary on all things Hollywood -- and hockey."

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Comic Book Men Poll: What's the Best Pop-Culture Vehicle?

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During Comic Book Men Season 2 Episode 14, "Cryptozoic Men," Walt buys a 70 lb. Millennium Falcon model for $1,300 (and notes that purchases over $1000 are a rarity for the Stash). After learning about the large transaction, Kevin opines that the Batmobile and the Falcon stand atop the pop-culture vehicle pantheon, and also acknowledges some of the other classic vehicles that deserve inclusion in the conversation, including Battlestar Galactica's Galactica and Star Trek's U.S.S. Enterprise. Which pop-culture vehicle is your favorite? Vote now.

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Back-to-Back Episodes of Freakshow, Comic Book Men and Immortalized Begin Thursday

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Beginning this Thu., Mar. 21, AMC Real Original Thursdays features back-to-back episodes of the AMC original series Freakshow, Comic Book Men, and Immortalized. The night kicks off at 9/8c with an episode of Freakshow, followed by an all-new episode of Freakshow at 9:30/8:30c. An all-new episode of Comic Book Men premieres at a new time, 10/9c, followed by another episode of Comic Book Men at 10:30/9:30c. And finally, an all-new episode of Immortalized premieres at a new time, 11/10c, followed by another episode of Immortalized at 11:30/10:30c.

Click here for the full Freakshow schedule

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Click here for the full Immortalized schedule

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