Geek Weekend… Free Comic Book Day and Star Wars Day
The stars have aligned perfectly for geeks near and far. May 3, 2014 is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) and Comic Book Publishers have brought a variety of books to this year’s event that can be found at local comic book shops and the best part… these books are FREE FREE FREE! What better price can be had? Not only is this a great day for existing comic book readers and collectors, but it is even better as a way to bring in your friends, neighbors and family that don’t currently read comics and open the door to all the fantastic worlds residing within the pages of comics. The fun doesn’t stop with the books and the price. Many shops have managed to get some of the creative talent to come in and do signings during the event. (I even know of one shop that has a band, Kissed Alive, appearing for a show during the FCBD event.
And here is a teaser of where some of the signings will be (there are more out there that aren’t listed here, this is just a teaser) be sure to check your local comic book shop’s website, facebook page, twitter feed etc to see what they may have scheduled for FCBD:
Superheroes in Training
945 W. Valley Pkwy, Escondido CA
(760) 745-8339
(earning the first slot simply for being my local comic book shop)
11a.m. – 5p.m. Facebook Event Info
Jim Zub (Skullkickers, Samurai Jack)
Larime Taylor (A Voice in the Dark)
Mike Mowrey (Godzilla)
Kane Hodder (Jason from Friday the 13th)
Kissed Alive – A Kiss Tribute band
Earth-2 Comics
15017 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, California 91403
(818) 386-9590
10a.m. to 6p.m.
Todd “Brocasso” Harris (Red Line, Prodigal) 11a.m. – 1p.m.
Justin Rodrigues (Paper Trail, Portals) 11a.m. – 1p.m.
Rob Worley (Scratch 9 FCBD edition) 1p.m. – 3p.m.
Scarecrow & Harley Quinn, Costumed Guest Villians 1p.m. – 3p.m.
Marc Silvestri (Rise of the Magi, Top Cow Founder) 3:30p.m. – 5:30p.m.
Earth-2 Comics
8967 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA
10a.m. to 6p.m.
Rob Worley (Scratch 9 FCBD edition) 11a.m. – 1p.m.
Comicbookgirl19 (internet superstar) Noon – 3p.m.
Mandalrian Mercs Costume Club* Noon on
* If the Emperor has a price on your head you may not want to meet these epic Star Wars Bounty Hunters
Sterling Gates (Forever Evil Argus, Killer Frost & Supergirl) 1p.m. – 3p.m.
O’Ryan DelToro, Superhero Balloon Artists Extraordinaire 1:45p.m. – 2:45p.m.
Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 658-6047
10a.m. to 6p.m. Event Info
OSSM! Comics Crew, Brian Buccellato and Siike Donnelley 10a.m.
Marc Silvestri (Rise of the Magi, Top Cow Founder) Noon – 2p.m.
Joseph Henson (The Heroes of Echo Company) 2p.m. (free copies while supplies last)
4 Color Fantasies
8045 Archibald Ave #120, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
11a.m. – 4p.m. Facebook Event Info FCBD Store Event info w Bios
Kenneth Rocafort
Danny Miki
Dean White
Mat Nastos
Emi Yonemura Brown
Garry Brown
John Narcomey
Jimmy Purcell
James Ninness
Dan Mendoza
Matt Hawkins
Steven Sievers
Jay Salce
Ki Kim
Pepe Melan
Justin White
Harrison’s Comics
134-B New Boston St. Woburn, MA
10a.m. to 8p.m. Facebook Event Info
Don Mathias (Peanizles from Hound Comics) signing from 10am – 5pm
Bob Salley (Salvagers) signing from 10am – 5pm
Katie Cook scheduled to appear from 2pm – 5pm.
Karl Struss (Torn)
* The Steampunk Mermaid & the Ariel / Mermaid Tail Skirt that’s been seen on AMC’s Comic Book Men will be making an appearance at this event!
More Image Comics FCBD appearance info available here
And remember the above is just a smidgen of what will be going on for FCBD, to find a local shop for FCBD check out the Free Comic Book Day Store Locator
Previews for just a few of the FCBD offerings:
Rise of the Magi from Top Cow Productions
Mouse Guard, Labyrinth, and Other Stories from Archaia Entertainment
Boondock Saints and debuting Sherwood, TX from 12-Gauge
Following immediately on the heels of FCBD, is Star Wars Day. So if you are wished May the Fourth be With You” on Sunday, rather than look confused, just say this back to the well wisher and know it relates to Star Wars… I bet you could even find a few yielding Light Sabers as they enjoy this Star Wars themed Day of the Year. How many other film fandoms can claim a day in such a geektastic manner?
