UPCOMING EVENTS
MAGIC THE GATHERING EVERY OTHER SUNDAY, 11am to 3pm — Free To Play
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS EVERY OTHER SUNDAY, 11am to 3pm — $5 Entrance Fee
SIGNINGS & READINGS: In addition to purchasing items at the store, customers are welcome to bring items from home to be signed.
Owen King and Clay McLeod Chapman
Owen King will be in store to sign copies of his new graphic novel, Self Help, along with all of his other books and comics. He’ll be joined by the returning Clay McLeod Chapman, who will be signing copies of his new book Wake Up And Open Your Eyes, along with all of his other books and comics. Signing begins promptly at 1pm. Due to the expected crowd size, there will be no Q&A. Customers should prepare to stand in line. We will have plenty of books in stock. You may also bring ONE (1) book from home to be signed. We are limiting it to 1 due to expected line limitations.
Store Closed
We will be closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Scares That Care’s AuthorCon V charity event.
STORE CLOSED FOR FILMING
We will be closed April 11, 12, and 13th for the filming of the feature length movie DEAD FORMAT, which is being shot inside the store.
Indie Bookstore Day
Celebrate indie bookstore day with 25% off all books — new and used — all day long!
Free Comic Book Day 2025
Free Comic Books while supplies last! Plus, 25% off ALL back issue comics and graphic novels all day long!
Star Wars Day Sale
During this celebration of Star Wars, take 25% off all Star Wars novels, comic books, movies, and other merchandise!
Friday the 13th Sale
20% off all Friday the 13th novels, comic books, movies, and other related merchandise.
Superman Sale
In celebration of the new Superman movie, take 20% off ALL Superman related merchandise this weekend. All comics (both new and back issues), graphic novels, DVDs, books, etc. If it has Superman in it, it’s 20% off!
Fantastic Four Sale
In celebration of the new Fantastic Four movie, take 20% off ALL Fantastic Four related merchandise this weekend. All comics (both new and back issues), graphic novels, DVDs, books, etc. If it has the FF in it, it’s 20% off!
Star Trek Day Sale
During this two-day celebration of Star Trek, take 20% off all Star trek novels, comic books, movies, and other merchandise!
Writers Group
Writers of all genres and skill levels are invited to come meet up with their peers and talk shop in an informal setting.
One Year Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate our one-year anniversary with 25% off ALL PURCHASES all day long. Plus door prizes and more!
Writers Group
Writers of all genres and skill levels are invited to come meet up with their peers and talk shop in an informal setting.
CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYS
We will be closed for the holidays from Wednesday December 25th through Wednesday January 1st, reopening on Thursday January 2nd.
Brian McCauley and Vaughn A. Jackson
Just in time for the holidays, screenwriter, author, and film professor Brian McCauley and author and editor Vaughn A. Jackson make a surprise in-store appearance! Q&A with them both starts promptly at 1pm, followed by a signing. We will have plenty of their books in stock. Customers are also welcome to bring books from home to be signed.
Magic the Gathering
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Traditional or Commander. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Magic the Gathering
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Traditional or Commander. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Halloween Sale!!!!!!
Join us for our big TWO-DAY Halloween Sale, when EVERYTHING in the store is 10% off!!!!!!
Magic the Gathering
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Traditional or Commander. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Writers Group
Writers of all levels (from aspiring to professional) and all genres are invited to join us for an informal gathering. Bring your friends or make new ones! Talk shop! Network! Meet local peers! Be among people who get you!
Magic the Gathering
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Traditional or Commander. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Clay McLeod Chapman and Mike Lombardo
Writer Clay McLeod Chapman (Carnage, Venom, Creepshow, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, What Kind of Mother) and director Mike Lombardo ((I’m Dreaming of A White Doomsday, The Stall) signing from 1pm to 3pm! We'll have plenty of comics, books, and movies for sale. You are also welcome to bring them from home to be signed!
Laurel Hightower and Red Lagoe — plus special guests Hailey Piper, Hunter Shea, and more!
Three rising superstars — Kentucky’s Laurel Hightower, Virginia’s Red Lagoe, and Central Pennsylvania’s own Samantha Kolesnik join us for a signing at Vortex. And if that’s not enough, many of the authors from the new FEAR OF CLOWNS anthology will also be on hand, including Hailey Piper, Hunter Shea, Kenneth W. Cain, Kevin Kangas, Todd Keisling, and Jonathan Lees. Signing begins at 1pm sharp. We expect high turnout so get here early. We will have plenty of books on hand. You are also welcome to bring books from home to be signed.
Magic the Gathering
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Traditional or Commander. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
STORE CLOSED
Vortex will be closed for the day because we’ll be participating in the York Author Fair. We hope you’ll join us at this free event. Details here.
Writer’s Group
Writers of all levels (from aspiring to professional) and all genres are invited to join us for an informal gathering. Bring your friends or make new ones! Talk shop! Network! Meet local peers! Be among people who get you!
Magic the Gathering
Join us for Magic the Gathering. This is strictly CASUAL play, and cards/decks from all sets and eras are welcome. Traditional or Commander. Bring your friends or make some new ones! Get a free random card just for playing. No purchase necessary to participate.
Jeff Strand, Bridgett Nelson, Amanda Headlee, Thomas R. Clark, and Larry Hinkle
Join us for the debut of Amanda Headlee’s latest book — Madness and Greatness Can Share the Same Face. And meet multiple Bram Stoker Award winning and Splatterpunk Award winning author Jeff Strand and multiple Splatterpunk Award winning author Bridgett Nelson! And if that’s not enough, New Jersey’s Thomas R. Clark and newcomer Larry Hinkle will be signing, as well. Q&A begins at 1pm sharp, followed by a signing. We will have books for purchase at the store. You may also bring books from home to be signed (although we ask that if you do, you also make a purchase while at the store as a courtesy).
Free Movie Night
Our monthly free movie night, hosted by award-winning author Wesley Southard. What surprise cinematic gem has he chosen for your viewing pleasure this month? Join us and find out. No purchase necessary to attend.
Extreme Extravaganza with Wrath James White, Shane McKenzie, Lucas Mangum, Kristopher Triana, Aron Beauregard, Judith Sonnet, and Daniel J. Volpe
Extreme Extravaganza with Wrath James White, Shane McKenzie, Lucas Mangum, Kristopher Triana, Aron Beauregard, Judith Sonnet, and Daniel J. Volpe! The best of the best in Extreme Horror descend upon Central Pennsylvania from all over the U.S. for a three-hour signing. Chaos will ensue!