The largest and most acclaimed independent superhero universe in comics is joining forces with the most popular mobile game of the year to transform your local comic shop into a red-hot PokéStop! Valiant is proud to announce that it is partnering with comics retailers nationwide for a special Pokémon Go sponsorship program designed to increase foot traffic and “lure” in new readers! Beginning today, join the excitement as your local comic shop transforms into your next PokéStop when Valiant drops Pokémon Go Lures at a slate of specially designated comic book retailers! As the elusive Pokémon populate each newly active PokéStop for a limited time, comics fans and mobile gamers can come together at 11 U.S. retailers – stretching coast to coast from New York to California – for a one-of-a-kind Pokémon Go experience sponsored exclusively by Valiant Entertainment!

Then: Swing by each designated comic shop PokéStop to survey Valiant’s renowned slate of comics and trade paperbacks that racked up a record-setting 50 nominations at this year’s Harvey Awards, including FAITH, BLOODSHOT REBORN, X-O MANOWAR, DIVINITY, NINJAK, and more! Stay tuned to the official Valiant Twitter account (@ValiantComics) throughout the week as Valiant rolls out its limited-time lure drops at these comic book shops across the country:

Bulletproof Comics 4506 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Carmine Street Comics 34 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014

Comickaze Comics Books and More Madison Square Shopping Center 5517 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92117

Collector's Paradise 7131 Winnetka Ave, Winnetka, CA 91306

Forbidden Planet 832 Broadway, New York, NY 10003

Hi De Ho Comics 1431 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Level Up Entertainment Hamilton Mall, 4403 E Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330

Meltdown Comics & Collectibles 7522 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046

Midtown Comics Downtown 64 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038

Midtown Comics Grand Central 459 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10017

Midtown Comics Time Square 200 W 40th St, New York, NY 10018

This summer, your favorite superhero universe is helping you catch them all! As one of the biggest mobile games in history reaches its next astounding level, head to your local comic shop to pump up your Pokémon and Valiant comics collections!