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This weekend DC superheroes and comic book fans will gather at the Newseum to celebrate the art of comic books and free expression.
On Saturday, “DC in D.C.” will bring together stars and producers from Warner Bros. Television’s DC TV series, as well as comic book writers and artists from DC Entertainment, to participate in a series of discussions about the intersection of comic books, culture, entertainment and enlightenment.
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From Friday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 14, there will be a Warner Bros. Television and DC Comics pop-up store in front of the Newseum. The heated, high-tech container space measures 40 feet by 10 feet, and features a merchandise shop, charging stations, a free Jitters coffee bar, interactive displays covering the history of D.C. — from its earliest origins to the way it is portrayed in today’s hottest superhero sagas.
The DC Pop-Up Shop will include:
The Pop-Up Shop will be open to the public. Those wishing to attend the Saturday panel discussions can get more information and purchase tickets here. Attendees will enter through the Newseum’s Group Entrance on C Street. General admission visitors on Saturday can also watch the panel discussions on the 40-by-22-foot big screen in the Newseum atrium.