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Bookstore Gets Pop- Cultured:

Bookstore Gets Pop-Cultured

Barnes & Noble announced that their pop culture celebration, Get Pop-Cultured will come to an end with a celebration of all things Marvel on Saturday.

Fans can the Santa Monica store and explore the Marvel Universe, plus get exclusive content samplers and sneak peeks, enjoy trivia, coloring, cosplay, and photo-ops, organizers said.

Marvel fans will get an exclusive first look at the first story for Marvel’s new character, Mosaic, through a “Make Mine Marvel” sampler and the opportunity to pick up a “Women of Power” sampler, while supplies last.

Fans will also have the chance to take a picture with an Everything “You Need to Know About Marvel” – Hulk Display/Standee and participate in Marvel-themed activities like trivia and coloring. Special discounts will also be on offer, according to the retailer.

The event starts at 7 p.m., Saturday August 6. Barnes & Noble is located at 1201 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, 90401.

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