CA – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 16, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under California, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Richard Starkings, Rafael Navarro, Phil Ortiz, and many more sign at The Comic Bug on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
Here it is, folks! THOUSANDS of FREE COMICS! A dozen FANTASTIC comic creators! Costumed heroes! Food trucks! Deep discounts! And, did we mention, FREE COMICS?!
Get ready for this summer’s GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY blockbuster with FREE Guardians of the Galaxy and Rocket Raccoon comics! Dive into the future of the DC UNIVERSE with a FREE “Future’s End” comic! Sample some of the best independent comics past and present with OVER 55 FREE COMIC PUBLICATIONS! Of course, supplies are limited, so check out the full line-up HERE and make your “wish list.”
In addition to FREE COMICS, we have some of the finest comic book creators in the industry on-hand to say “hello” and show off their terrific work:
Richard Starkings (ELEPHANTMEN)
Rafael Navarro (SONAMBULO, GUNS A’BLAZIN’)
Jeff Stokely (THE REASON FOR DRAGONS, SIX GUN GORILLA)
Michael O’Hare (MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE)
Phil Ortiz (THE SIMPSONS)
Ray Anthony Height (MIDNIGHT TIGER)
Ralph Miranda (MAN FIGHTING STREET)
Chris Kawagiwa (THE TELL)
Lord Mesa (CHIBI HERO PRINTS)
Axel Ortiz (G.E.E.K.)
…and more to be announced!
Hungry? We’ve got FOOD TRUCKS!
STREET KINGS
A ROCKIN’ ICE
Thirsty? Our friends at JARRITOS have provided HUNDREDS of bottles of FREE, delicious soda!
Lonely? Both WONDER WOMAN and SPIDER-MAN will be here to take PHOTOS with you!
We’ll have big discounts on everything in the store (TBA) and 20% of all purchases on Free Comic Book Day will be going to the Bill Mantlo Support Fund. Mr. Mantlo is the creator of ROCKET RACCOON along with lots of other great characters from the bronze age and has been under care for over 20 years after being struck by a car while riding his bike. You can read more about Bill here.
This is going to be a FREE COMIC BOOK DAY like none other! Sorry for all the links, but they’re portals to all the goodness that we have in store for you, right here on May 3rd!
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 372-6704
NJ – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, New Jersey, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Larry Hama, Ron Marz, Bryan J.L. Glass, and more appear at Level Up Entertainment on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day!
Press Release:
It’s the most wonderful day of the year! Join us on May 3rd for free comics, special guests, vendors, artists, prizes, costume contest, sales, and more!
Some of this year’s special events include:
TRANSFORMERS vs GI JOE #0 LAUNCH PARTY, brought to you by IDW Publishing!
Unveiling of this year’s GI JOE vs TRANSFORMERS EPIC DIORAMA!
Special Q&A and workshop with the talented RON MARZ!
Guests include:
Ron Marz – Writer
Best known for: Green Lantern, Silver Surfer, Marvel vs DC, Star Wars, Batman/Aliens
Larry Hama – Writer
Best known for: G.I. Joe, Bucky O’Hare, Avengers, Wolverine
Bryan J.L. Glass – Writer
Best known for: The Mice Templar, Furious, Thor: First Thunder, Valkyrie
Robert Bruce – Popculturist
Best known for: AMC’s Comic Book Men
Mark Bellomo - Author
Best known for: Totally Tubular 80’s Toys, Transformers: Identification & Price Guide, The Ultimate Guide to G.I. Joe
Justin Piatt and Zack Dolan – SUPER!
Level Up Entertainment
4403 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, New Jersey 08330
(609) 569-9200
LA – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Louisiana, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Tony Harris (The Whistling Skull, Ex Machina, Starman) signs at Media Underground Comics on Saturday May 3rd from noon till 6:00 pm for Free Comic Book Day!
Media Underground Comics
4953 West Napoleon, Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 301-2435
ON – FCBD: Silver Snail’s 38th Anniversary
April 15, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Animation, Canada, Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Other, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Artist Dave Johnson appears at The Silver Snail for a signing on Saturday May 3rd from noon till 7:00 pm to celebrate the store’s 38th Anniversary and Free Comic Book Day!
The Silver Snail
329 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1R7
416-593-0889
NH – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 14, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, New Hampshire, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Adam Archer and Sandra Hope appear at Stairway to Heaven Comics on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day! They will be meeting fans and signing comics from 1:00 till 3:00 pm.
Adam is the talented artist on Scribblenauts and the Rocket Raccoon comic available exclusively on Free Comic Book Day. Sandra is the inking artist on Superman Earth One as well as the brand new Secret Origins #1 (on the shelves 4/23). We’re very excited to have them grace our store on Free Comic Book Day!
Stairway to Heaven Comics
121 Water Street 2W Exeter, New Hampshire 03833
(603) 580-4682
OR – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 14, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Oregon, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Top Stories
Press Release:
Things From Another World will open early at 9 am Saturday, May 3 for Free Comic Book Day, an incredibly popular, family-friendly event! Choose up to 10 special free comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and more (while supplies last), shop $2 and $5 doorbusters, and get autographs from your favorite comic book creators.
Plus: get 20% off almost everything in the store*, and save an additional 5% if you’re a TFAW box customer! Later, come back for the Free Comic Book Day After Party at the Portland TFAW from 7 to 10 pm, featuring free burgers and dogs (including veggie options), complimentary beer (for those 21+), prizes, music, and more.
Signing Schedule:
10:00 am-12:00 pm
* Greg Rucka (Lazarus, Veil, Punisher)
* Terry Dodson (X-Men, Catwoman)
12:00-2:00 pm
* Steve Lieber (Superior Foes of Spider-Man, Whiteout)
* Jim Valentino (Co-Founder of Image Comics)
2:00-4:00 pm:
* Chris Roberson (Sovereign), Chris Sebela (Ghost), Adam P. Knave (Never Ending), and Ibrahim Moustafa (The Pound)
2:30-4:30 pm:
* David Marquez (Ultimate Spider-Man)
Things From Another World
2916 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232
TX – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 14, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Texas, Webcomics
Press Release:
Free Comic Book Day 2014 is upon us! Mike Norton, Joelle Jones, Jamie S. Rich, Randy Milholland, Chad Thomas, Robert Wilson, and Ken Lowery appear at Zeus Comics on Saturday May 3rd from 10am until 5pm!
7,000 Free Comics!
Guests!
Mike Norton (Battlepug, Queen and Country, Revival, All New Atom, Green Arrow/Black Canary)
Joelle Jones (Helhiem, Dr. Horrible, 12 Reasons Why I Love Her, Adventures of Superman, Fables)
Jamie S. Rich (It Girl and the Atomics, 12 Reasons Why I Love her, Spellcheckers, Madame Frankenstein)
Randy Milholland (somethingpositive.net)
Chad Thomas (TMNT New Animated Adventures, Mega Man)
Robert Wilson (Knuckheads, Live a Virus)
Ken Lowery (Like a Virus, The Variants)
Plus a special appearance by Frozen’s Anna and Elsa from 10am-Noon!
Zeus Comics
1334 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 219-8697
PA – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 13, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Pennsylvania, Signing and Appearance Profiles
10:00 pm – 1:00 pm Bob McLeod Marvel and DC artist will on hand to greet customers and sign comics. During his long career, Bob has drawn and inked many comic characters such as Superman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Incredible Hulk, Batman and Star Wars characters. McLeod currently teaches part-time at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and works on various commercial
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Ron Wybraniec of C and W Creations will signing comics and promoting their comic series. They just had a new # 1 published the beginning of April.
The Comic Store
28 McGovern Ave, Station Square, Lancaster, PA 17602
(717) 397-8737
GA – FCBD: Hulk Signing
April 12, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Georgia, Signing and Appearance Profiles
Mark Bagley (the all-star artist of Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers Assemble, Fantastic Four, Ultimate Spider-Man, Justice League, Trinity, and many other books) will be a part of Dr. No’s Free Comic Book Day Festivities on May 3rd from noon until 2:00 pm. Mark’s relaunch of The Hulk, produced with writer Mark Waid, will be in stores just before FCBD, so you can get him to sign your copy on that day!
Dr. No’s Comics & Games SuperStore
Blackwell Square Shopping Center
3428 Canton Road, Marietta, GA 30066
770-422-4642
MA – Free Comic Book Day 2014
April 12, 2014 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Free Comic Book Day, Massachusetts, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles, Webcomics
Zack Giallongo, Rich Maurizio, Jeff Shultz, and Bob Noberini sign at That’s Entertainment on Saturday May 3rd for Free Comic Book Day!
That’s Entertainment
244 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609
