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Jonah Weiland on KFI in Los Angeles
- Posted at 05-05-08 - 09:05 PM by Jonah Weiland
Hey folks, I’ll be a guest of the Bill Handel morning show on KFI AM 640 in Los Angeles Tuesday morning, 5/6, from 8:20 - 8:30 talking about “Iron Man’s” big opening weekend. If you’re in the SoCal area, pull up AM 640, or visit them on the Web at kfi640.com.
The Los Angeles Top Cow Crew Bids You Adieu
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 08:45 PM by Joshua Fialkov in Los Angeles
Hope you had as much fun as we did.
Golden Apple Comics
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 07:10 PM by Pinguino Kolb in Los Angeles
Still cookies left!
End of a perfect day…
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 07:00 PM by Joe Keatinge in SF @ Neon Monster
The doors have officially closed on Neon Monster’s very first and highly successful Free Comic Book Day. Tons of readers, both young and old, picked up one of the most diverse selections of free comics I’ve seen. Plans for next year have already been formulating. Big thanks to John and Kristy for being such wonderful hosts!
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looking over their shoulders
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 06:50 PM by Jonah Weiland
Todd and Marc laugh about an old comic Todd drew. Photo by Bridget Silvestri.
Final Thoughts from 4 Color Fantasies
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 06:05 PM by Mark Cronan @ Rancho Cucamonga
On chatting with store owner Chris about the day, he felt the turnout was slower than last year, but still adequate at over a thousand attendees. Sales seemed pretty brisk inside the store, and (as seen below) the selection of free comics was quite extensive. There were around sixteen different issues offered for free to patrons, including at least one photocopied ashcan of “Been Better Comic Books” by Jimmy Purcell. The 501st legion of storm troopers had a strong turnout this year, along with the Inland Empire Fan Force (seen here in a group shot along with Tony Stark and The Joke). The day ended with plenty of hugs and handshakes for all, and hopes for a great Free Comics Day next year!
Final Thoughts on FCBD with NPR
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 05:20 PM by Matt Murphy in Burbank
So I’m driving home from the craziness of Free Comic Book Day, listening to Weekend America on NPR while cruising the 101N (yes I do listen to NPR, thank you very much). A story comes on about World Naked Gardening Day. It’s funny, interesting, and engaging.
But no such story came on about Free Comic Book Day.
C’mon. We’re way cooler than naked gardeners. Right?
Right?
Next year, let’s all do our part to push FCBD on *everyone* we know, especially media outlets! The more people who come, the more people will read comics! And isn’t that what FCBD is all about?
the crew together again
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:55 PM by Jonah Weiland
Photo by Bridget Silvestri.![ImageXfQSWwfOBJUdOeYnm+shkA==[1].jpeg](http://live.comicbookresources.com/wp-photos/20080503-165502-1.jpg)
The constraints of aero-travel require us to pack up and head to the small city known as the Phoenix Airport, but we thought this would be the perfect picture with which to sign off. Thanks for reading CBR’s live coverage of the Image Comics founders’ first signing in at least 16 years, if not ever. Check back with CBR News for more photos and details in the coming days.
Thx FCBD
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:40 PM by Filip Sablik in Los Angeles
And Top Cow is outta Northridge! Thanks for butt kickin’ FCBD, golden Apple!
Filip Sablik
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Snack Time!
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:40 PM by Remy Minnick
My last stop of the day was Golden Apple comics where fellow blogger Joshua Hale Fialkov was signing. But I found myself drawn to the oft mentioned milk and cookies, so I had to snap a pic.
Surprises at Meltdown Comics
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:25 PM by Matt Murphy in Burbank
Inside Meltdown Comics was a booth for the creators of “Age of Insects,” an indie title about the rise of a parallel race of intelligent bipeds from the insect kingdom. They had huge cockroaches and a millipede on hand to help demonstrate what they’re talking about!
Also, J.M DeMatteis was signing!
still signing
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:25 PM by Jonah Weiland
The iron man marathon Image founders signing continues and looks to run another hour later than scheduled.
The Comic Bug
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:15 PM by Pinguino Kolb in Los Angeles
Lego play table at Comic Bug!
The Comic Bug
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:15 PM by Pinguino Kolb in Los Angeles
Javier Hernandez and Jose Cabrera
Fresh stock!
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:15 PM by Joe Keatinge in SF @ Neon Monster
Now the NOT free books (and some especially not free toys) had to restocked! Free Comic Book Day has really translated into major sales for Neon Monster. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
First SUPERHEROes of the day!
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 04:10 PM by Joe Keatinge in SF @ Neon Monster
Spider-Man (unmasked! Oh, Peter, did you learn nothing from Civil War?) and unidentified red clad champion select some free goods. Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
Comics Meltdown
- Posted at 03-05-08 - 03:55 PM by Matt Murphy in Burbank
My last stop of the day was Meltdown Comics on La Brea Avenue in LA. I’m greeted by a mob of people looking for good deals and some crazy vans advertising indie books. Life is good.
