Coliseum of Comics Rolls out the Pumpkins

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Jim McLauchlin

October 6, 2026

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Great Pumpkin Patch Celebrates Halloween for Charity

Florida-based comic store chain Coliseum of Comics is celebrating Halloween in style with the Great Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, a unique Halloween-themed auction event to support the Hero Initiative and the Book Industry Charitable Foundation.

Coliseum has sent artificial pumpkins to industry artists, who have transformed the fake gourds with their art. These amazing and unique original art seasonal decorations will be auctioned off via eBay, with 100% of the proceeds split between the two charities. Coliseum will absorb all costs associated with this event.

“We wanted to do something fun to support these two great charities,” Coliseum of Comics owner Phil Boyle said. “With these artists’ original work in high demand, we expect fans to want these unique Halloween pieces.”

Great Artists Participate

The auctions are scheduled to begin on Coliseum of Comics’ eBay store – https://www.ebay.com/str/coliseumofcomicswarehouse – on October 10th. Artists participating include Jeffrey Brown, Kieron Dwyer, Megan Hutchison, Joseph Michael Linsner, Mike McKone, Adriana Melo, Graham Nolan, Tim Seeley, and Andy Smith.

The nuts and bolts

WHO: Coliseum of Comics, in support of Hero Initiative and Book Industry Charitable Foundation

WHAT: The Great Pumpkin Patch fundraising auction

WHY: Spreading the Halloween spirit with great art to benefit two great and crucial charities

WHERE: Coliseum of Comics’ ebay Store – https://www.ebay.com/str/coliseumofcomicswarehouse

WHEN: Auctions to begin Oct. 10, 2027

About Coliseum of Comics

Founded in 1983 by Phil Boyle, Coliseum of Comics is one of the largest comic and game retailers in the United States, operating multiple locations across Florida and Texas.

Coliseum of Comics has been an advocate and active partner in bringing literacy through comics to both reluctant readers and to those who enjoy the graphic storytelling medium – dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences while supporting the comic, gaming, and pop culture communities through innovation, industry leadership, and a passion for the hobby.

The chain, now in its 43rd year in operation, has ten Florida stores in Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Tampa, Gainesville, Clermont, and Jacksonville, and two Texas locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex under the Coliseum Comics & Games banner.

For additional information, visit: www.coliseumofcomics.com

Colorful painted pumpkins supporting Hero Initiative charity event.

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Pumpkin with a painted portrait of a woman with dark makeup and intense expression.

Megan Hutchison Great Pumpkin Patch front

Decorative pumpkin with the quote 'It can't rain all the time' in black letters.

Megan Hutchison Great Pumpkin Patch back

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