Like ancient cave art, graphic novels preserve a record of a civilization’s greatest heroes, most important values, and ways to kill a buffalo with laser vision. Immerse yourself in humankind’s creative process with today’s Groupon: for $6, you get $12 worth of comics and goods at Neptune Comics in Waukesha.

Named Best Comics by CityVoter in 2010, Neptune Comics carries the latest in comics, games, graphic novels, and figurines at a new spacious location. Whether a connoisseur of Marvel, DC, or ancient Assyrian comic scrolls, you can peruse the newest releases every Wednesday featuring classic heroes such as Batwoman, The Fantastic Four, Archie, Captain America, and Canadian Parliament. Flip through the pages of Batman and Robin #24 ($2.99) or wallpaper dining rooms with G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #167 ($3.99) for patriotic mid-meal discussion topics. Stop by the store to load up on deftly drawn swag, or sit in on special events such as author signings and movie-release parties.