Sunday, April 29, 2012

Free Comic Book Day - Saturday May 5


Dave Jackson of Rockin' Rooster Comics and Games asked that I remind everyone that this Saturday is the National Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)

The industry started this as a way to bring the enjoyment of comics to the masses (and hopefully drum up some new business).  There are a variety of different titles available that vary by store owners.  Rockin' Rooster plans to have 60 different titles available, and allow each person to take up to 5 books. 
In addition to the free books, Rockin' Rooster will have rooms coverted to "Artist Alley" with tables setup for the visiting dignitaries.  According to Dave, "We normally have about 15 or so special guests, and some have reported decent sales and contacts during the event.  This year (so far) we have David Michael Beck; Bill Grapes, writer and artist on "The Infernal Fyre Dragon" ; Rod Fyke, artist and writer on "Peanut, Puddin' & Jelly" for Hazzum Productions" among others
When: SATURDAY MAY 5
Time:  Varies by store

Participating Local Retailers:

ROCKIN' ROOSTER COMICS & COLLECTIBLES
5000 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH, 45238

QUEEN CITY COMIC & CARD CO.

6101 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH, 45213

CAPTAIN COMIC

2105 Beachmont
Cincinnati, OH, 45230

ARCADIAN COMICS & GAMES

627 Monmouth Street
Newport, KY, 41071

MAVERICK'S S/C & COMICS

8522 Winton Road
Cincinnati, OH, 45231

YOTTAQUEST
7607 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati, OH, 45321



1 comment:

  1. There are several excellent looking comics available this year. The Bongo Comics special is always fun. And this year Fantagraphics is previewing their new collection of Crocket Johnson's Barnaby. Well worth checking out. The Zombie Marge Comix Group will also have a little something extra online on Saturday in honor of Free Comic Book Day. Stop by and celebrate with us.

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