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Radical Publishing sent Major Spoilers the cover images and solicitation information for titles arriving in March 2010.
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced that this year’s Free Comic Book Day will get its first ever commemorative t-shirt coming directly from Sergio Aragones.
“We wanted to create a unique annual event T-shirt and who better to start with than Sergio?” commented FCBD spokesperson Elissa Lynch. “We think he’s done a beautiful job of capturing the excitement and personalities found in comic shops and on Free Comic Book Day.”
“I’m very proud, of course,” said Sergio about being the first FCBD artist. “The art is not based on any one comic book shop, it is my imagination—it is how I think shops look like, full of young readers, moms, super heroes reading and buying comics.”
Expect the T-Shirt to be available in April 2010.
Press Release
This Free Comic Book Day some of the comic book industry’s best and brightest use their talents to welcome the next generation of comic book readers with the kid friendly anthology, FRACTURED FABLES!
We announced the Gold Level titles for this year’s Free Comic Book Day event, the other day, but Archie sent along a more complete description of the titles arriving from the company.
Diamond Comic Distributors has announced the Gold Book lineup for this year’s Free Comic Book Day.
“This year’s roster of Gold Comics looks amazing,” said FCBD spokesperson, Elissa Lynch. “We’re pleased to showcase the best the comics industry has to offer—and hopeful that this year’s comics will drive new customers to see what’s great about comics and their local comic book shop.”
Gold Sponsor comics include special FCBD editions designed to attract new readers into comic shops with some of the industry’s most widely recognized characters. A complete listing of FCBD titles, including all Gold and Silver Sponsor comics will be announced on December 23rd and can be ordered through the January issue of Diamond Comic Distributors’ PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all comic book shops on January 6th, 2010.
Take the jump for the complete rundown.
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In addition to Nick Simmons signing for Free Comic Book Day this weekend, Radical Publishing is getting more of their creators in front of the fans to stir interest in its products.
Take the jump for the creator and signing schedule/location list.
Radical Publishing let Major Spoilers know that Nick Simmons, yes, he is related to that Simmons, will be signing copies of Radical 2009, during Free Comic Book Day at Meltdown Comics. Nick’s Incarnate #1 is featured in the collection.
Instead of giving away free physical copies of its offereings, TwoMorrows publishing is giving away complete digital issues of its various magazines for Free Comic Book Day.
From May 1-3, TwoMorrows will be offering free complete digital issues of their various magazines for download, so customers can sample their publications. This limited time offer includes issues of their current magazine line-up:
- ALTER EGO (focusing on Golden and Silver Age comics)
- BACK ISSUE! (celebrating comic books of the 1970s, 1980s, and today)
- THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR (documenting the life and career of the “King” of comics)
- DRAW! (the professional “how-to” magazine on comics and cartooning), and
- BRICKJOURNAL (the ultimate resource for Lego enthusiasts)
Also featured are past favorites ROUGH STUFF and WRITE NOW!, which are still available as back issues. Digital Editions normally retail for $2.95-$3.95 per download, but are free over the three-day Free Comic Book Day weekend, to encourage more readers to try them out, and consider ordering them at their local comic book shop.
I like that TwoMorrows is offering up free digital copies, as it gives everyone a chance to check out the future of publishing. And I have purchased BrickJournal many times, and for LEGO fants, it is a must read. All you have to do is log into the site and add the issues to your shopping cart, checkout and enjoy.
Oni Press is a Gold Sponsor of this year’s Free Comic Book Day, which meanss the company has at least one title it is giving away for free.
RESURRECTION #0 – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2009
By Marc Guggenheim and Justin GreenwoodFrom the writer of Marvel’s AMAZING SPIDER-MAN comes a science fiction epic that explores the aftermath of Earth’s most brutal conflict. For ten years the alien invaders have laid waste to our planet, but now they’ve vanished, leaving the survivors with two questions – “Where did the ‘bugs’ go?” and “Where does humanity go from here?” It’s existential questions, alien-fueled intrigue, and some of the biggest action in comics today! Also includes a preview of STEPHEN COLBERT’S TEK JANSEN!
The FCBD issue is 32-pages in full color! And it’s FREE!
Can’t wait to get your mitts on this issue? Well Dear Reader, we’ve got your back with a sneak peek after the jump!
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Mike Raicht, writer of the current Army of Darkness series, has a new book coming out from Th3rd World Studios called The Stuff of Legend, that sounds really good.
The Story was created and penned by Mike Raicht (Army of Darkness) and Brian Smith, with pencils by newcomer Charles Paul Wilson III. Set during the height of World War II in 1944, The Stuff of Legend follows a group of toys on a grand and sometimes frightening adventure into a realm called The Dark to save their master from every child’s worst nightmare — The Boogeyman.
The best part is, the first 20 pages of the book will be available during Free Comic Book Day this weekend. And as a bonus, the creators and writers will be available at various comic book stores signing stuff.
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Archie Comics creators will be on the road this weekend, appearing at numerous comic book shops to meet and greet fans during Free Comic Book Day.
Take the jump to find out who is where and when.
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This weekend (May 2) is Free Comic Book Day, and Top Cow Productions is participating with a series of signings at stores throughout the United States promoting Mark Waid’s Cyberforce/Hunter-Killer First Look, and much more.
Writer Mark Waid will be appearing at Collector’s Paradise in Winnetka, CA and artist Kenneth Rocafort will be appearing at the Puerto Rico Comic Con in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Other Top Cow creators making appearances in Los Angeles include Michael Broussard, Rob Levin, Nelson Blake II, and Rick Loverd. Additionally, Top Cow mainstays Ron Marz and Phil Hester will be appearing in various parts of the United States to celebrate the annual event.
If you want to hook up with Top Cow creators, take the jump to see where people will appear on Saturday.
Yup, another batch before the free comic book hits the stores this weekend during Free Comic Book Day.
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Sometimes I rue the day I left California for the vast wastelands of Western Kansas… Mainly because it means I can’t drive up to Collector’s Paradise in Winnetka, California to participate in the Hero Initiative Benefit Party during Free Comic Book Day 2009. Mark Waid, Editor-in-Chief of Boom! Studios, Marc Guggenheim (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, GREEN LANTERN movie), Jim Mahfood (GRRL SCOUTS, CLERKS), David Wohl (co-creator of WITCHBLADE, DARKNESS) Mike Kunkel (HEROBEAR AND KID), are among some of the guests scheduled to appear.
Check out this breakdown of the day’s events!
Signings: Featured guests will be on site from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Books will be available for purchase to sign, including the TRIBUTE TO MIKE WIERINGO HERO INITIATIVE EXCLUSIVE – for FREE with your Ralph’s card and registering with HERO or you can also bring your books from home to have our guests sign as well!
Sketches: Jim Mahfood, Joe Benitez and Mike Kunkel can be yours for $10 a sketch, with all proceeds going to the Hero Initiative!
Auctions: Live eBay auctions of items donated by guests, starting May 2nd at 12:00PM Pacific Time, with all proceeds going to the Hero Initiative!
Professional Photo Studio: Customers (and their kids) will be able to take photos with their favorite writers and artists , as well as costumed characters! Prints will be available to purchase on the Collector’s Paradise website (www.comicsandcards.net) and pick up in the store, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Hero Initiative!
Benefit: 10% of all the day’s receipts will be going to HERO INITIATIVE.
Collector’s Paradise is located at 7131 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306. For more information, please call Collector’s Paradise at 818-999-9455 or check the website at http://comicsandcards.net
Man, I’m so jealous…
I like comic book stores that really get into Free Comic Book Day (Saturday, May 2, 2009). Sure, having a gigantic selection of free comics is a good idea, but those stores that bring in special guests are cranking the event up to the next level. Take Zeus Comics for example; the store not only has ordered 4000 comics but is bringing in some cool guests.
- Scott Kurtz: creator of PVP, Ding!, co-creator and writer of Truth, Justin and The American Way.
- Matt Sturges: writer of House of Mystery, Blue Beetle, and Jack of Fables for DC/Vertigo Comics.
- Kristian Donaldson: co-creator and artist of Supermarket, artist on DMZ, Chuck, and upcoming 99Days.
- James O’Barr: creator of The Crow which was adapted into the hit blockbuster movie.
Zeus Comics will be open from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM and is located at:
4411 Lemmon Ave
Dallas TX, 75219
214-219-TOYS
If I were in Dallas, I’d go…
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