Free comic book day 2014 come join us this saturday for free comic book day. The line for free comic book day at acme comics in greensboro nc has already begun. This saturday is free comic book day across north america and the world a day where participating comic shops give away comic books to anyone coming into their stores. Comic book shops, including acme comics, gave away copies of select titles on saturday. Thirtyfive years later and now at 2150 lawndale dr. White widow and acme superstore team up for free exclusive. A quick look at our trip to acme comics for free comic book day. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Looks like portsmouth comicon isnt the only big show for free comic book day. Free comic book day happens to be one of my absolute favorite unofficial holidays. Once again free comic day was upon us at acme comics yesterday. Acme comics peoria, illinois, 2218 w glen ave, peoria, il 2020.
This years most popular titles for us were walking dead, marvels infinity, superman new movie tiein and adventure time giving away over 500 copies of each comic. Comic shops using exclusive covers to draw customers local. Though the acme comics mini expo is actually still happening in. Greensboros oldest and largest full service comic book shop. Apr 28, 2019 sioux city along with thousands of comic book shops around the world, acme comics and collectibles, 1622 pierce st. Its a day of signings and sightings and fun and frolic for all. May the fourth is star wars day and free comic book day. Scarecrow, the cape and mark irwin green lantern, brightest day, xmen. Acme arizona comic mini expo for free comic book day this. Lord bloodrah, host of lord bloodrahs nerve wrackin theatre as seen on waoe my59 saturday nights at 10pm will be doing a meet and greet at acme comics saturday, october th from noon to 4pm.
May 03, 2009 footage from the free comic book day event hosted by acme comics in greensboro, n. Acme comics celebrates its 35th birthday, free comic book day. Yes, the most wonderful time of the year for receiving wonderful free comics is nearly herein fact, its tomorrow, may 5. Free comic book day, now in its 18th year, is celebrated the first saturday. Comicbook shops, including acme comics, gave away copies of select titles on saturday. Imapct university volume 5 impact books this is the third issue of impact books fcbd series of howto tips of comic book creation. Full lineup of free comic book day 2020 comics announced. Though the acme comics mini expo is actually still happening in a comic shop, in mesa, arizona at samurai comics. While i think having fcbd in july is a bad idea not only because of the heat but because of. Let me start this off by saying this is by far the biggest and nicest comic book shop ive ever gone to. The way fcbd works at acme comics is that we require no purchase to unlock access to the free comic books. Jim schifeling of acme comics in normal, illinois shares his experience with free comic book dayadvertising is key. Acme arizona comic mini expo for free comic book day.
Absolute comics groups hit comic contracted to create special. Acme comics 2150 lawndale dr, greensboro, north carolina 27408 rated 4. Acme is a free event made possible by partnerships with samurai comics, tapestry comics, and ready comics. Marvel reveals cover art for two actionpacked free comic book day titles. Free comic book day, held on the first saturday of may, is sponsored by a host of comic book companies and is designed by the comics community to reach out to a larger audience. Acme comics closes at 7pm, but when we are out of offerings, we are out of offerings. Free comic book day last edited by pikahyper on 050519 12. We had a ton of fun and even got a couple of interviews with some great people. The fan favorite event features over a dozen professional comic book creators on free comic book day, saturday may 4 th at the samurai comics location in mesa. Mayhew died just days before one of comic book fans favorite days, may the fourth, better known as star wars day which, coincidentally, is also free comic book day at acme. The store has also hosted several autograph signings from notable people such as star wars actors peter mayhew, who played chewbacca and daniel logan, who played boba fett. That was why i didnt rate it as high as the others. Free comic book day fcbd 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event which happens saturday, may 4, 2019 at participating comic book shops worldwide. Free comic book day fcbd, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores.
Archie comics celebrates free comic book day 2016 with. This year, acme comics, the winner of the eisner spirit of comics retailer award, is celebrating its 30 th anniversary and has plans to host a comic con in the area called comic book city con later this year with a guest line up that will include mark waid and jonathon hickman. Dc and marvel are drinking and drawing for charity comic book. Shawn crystal, vanesa del rey, favian gonzalez, stephen green, andrew maclean, ryan oakley, amanda rachels, alexis ziritt, and more sign at acme comics to celebrate free comic book day on saturday, may 4, 2019. Jim valentino, cofounder of image comics, suggested having the first free comic book day coincide with the opening weekend of the 2002 spiderman feature film, in order to take advantage of the films heavy promotion and related press about the comic book medium. Acme comics celebrates free comic book day every year by handing out hundreds of comic books at no cost. I stepped in here the other day while waiting to be sat at hops. Jacob chabot mike henderson stephen green dan dos santos chris giarrusso amanda rachels gregg schigiel brian smith randall trang warren wucinich as always, sketches and signatures are free, just like the official fcbd titles, but we encourage you to check. Footage from the free comic book day event hosted by acme comics in greensboro, n. There will be more of some 2018 fcbd comics than other, so historically there has been at least one free comic left toward the later afternoon. New releases for week of february 5, 2020 view all. Acme comics 2150 lawndale drive, greensboro, nc 27408 3365742263. The store has also hosted several autograph signings from notable people such.
When acme had a marvel comics secret wars exclusive cover for free comic book day, it had to order 10,000 copies, mayer said. Acme comics peoria, illinois, 2218 w glen ave, peoria, il. Archie comics a gold sponsor of the event will have two offerings. Acme comics hosts several comic creators on saturday may 6, 2017 to celebrate free comic book day. Its your chance to get free comic books courtesy of us. Stop in to get all of the new comic book goodness that acme has to offer. Free comic book day 2019 full list of comic books announced. The full list of comics for halloween comicfest 2019, with a lineup featuring 28 outstanding titles for fans of all ages, is worth attending. They will also have free comics from dozens of titles and thousands of issues from other publishers from the free comic book day event. Established in 1983, acme comics is a multiyear eisnernominated full service comic book store and. Acme comics is a eisnernominated comic book specialty shop in greensboro, nc. Both birthdays can be celebrated this saturday when acme honors the community thats supported it for over three decades by spotlighting local talent.
Its the best day of the week followed by the best day of the year. Donning a goonies forever tshirt and snatching up the latest issues of spiderman and the avengers, britton hacke doesnt mind being called a comic book geek. In the weeks preceding the event, i made a press release and sent it to every tv, radio and newspaper in a fiftymile radius. It is encourage to dressup in your costumecosplay at this event. Jim schifeling of acme comics on free comic book day. Apr 30, 2018 looks like portsmouth comicon isnt the only big show for free comic book day. Free comic book day is an international event that comic book stores can choose to participate in and each store runs the event differently. May 02, 2018 and the first free comic book day was two decades away. Free comic book day fcbd 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event which happens saturday, may. Acme to host free comic book day on saturday briefs. Acme comics is an eisnernominated comic book store, as well the oldest and largest comic specialty shop in greensboro, nc, with 30 years of experience and counting. I hear that acme comics puts on a heck of a free comic book day and i have every intention of returning to. Free comic book day, which is held on the first saturday in may and started the same weekend as the opening of 2002s spiderman, is in its 16th year.
Free comic book day for all saturday weekender community. Whether youre making changes to the titles on your free subscription list, searching for that elusive back issue, or just asking questions as a comics newcomer, our friendly. Went here for free comic book day on may 3 and ended up buying way more than expected. Acme comics is an eisnernominated comic book store, as well as the triads oldest and largest comic specialty shop, with 30 years of experience and counting. Free comic book day 2020 postponed mar 19, 2020 as the impact and spread of the coronavirus covid19 continues to evolve, diamond comic distributors has made the difficult decision to postpone the event to a date later in the summer. Age ratings will help decide which fcbd comics are best for you. Some of the best titles to get your hands on this free. Free comic book day is the frightening prequel to aliens. Open since 1982, our exceptional staff and inventory are here to serve you. The articles inside, with lots of art samples, are excellent, but this issue didnt seem as dense as past ones. Acme comics celebrates its 35th birthday, free comic book. Information compiled and written by nathan wertheimer dont forget to mark your calendar for acme superstore free comic book day on saturday, may 4, 2019, from 8am 8pm. The nationally organized event began in 2002 and it seems to be more popular each year. And the first free comic book day was two decades away.
Since the very first one in 2002, free comic book day has grown into something truly unique. Investigatoring one of the best kids comics available on free comic book day. Comic shops using exclusive covers to draw customers. May 05, 20 once again free comic day was upon us at acme comics yesterday. Jim schifeling of acme comics in normal, illinois shares his experience with free comic book day advertising is key. Free comic book day 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event which happens saturday, may 4, 2019 at participating comic book shops worldwide.
Fcbd begins on saturday may 5th when acme comics open at 10am. May 05, 2019 a quick look at our trip to acme comics for free comic book day. This day isnt just for the free comic books, but for making new friends as well. Free comic book day is a nationwide event that is celebrated on the first saturday in may each year. All totaled we gave gulp, yes gave away nearly 4,000 comics on fcbd. Acme comics comic bookstore in greensboro, north carolina. Comic book fans in the area and beyond look forward to it. May 02, 2019 dont forget to mark your calendar for acme superstore free comic book day on saturday, may 4, 2019, from 8am 8pm. Hundreds turn out for free comic book day at acme comics.
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