Joe Keatinge in SF @ Neon Monster

End of a perfect day…

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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Fresh stock!

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!

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

Restock!

Just about to do the six all shelf restock of the day. All ages titles such as Owly, Nascar Racers, Ameila Rules, Atomic Robo and others are almost gone. More than half of the attendies have been kids, Folks seem to be really loving that Broken Trinity Prelude as well! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Lunch Break!

There’s certainly no finer lunch seating than the roof of Neon Monster! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

John and Kristy discuss this year’s turnout!

We’re thrilled with the families showing up, with the kid friendly books flying out the door! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Nevermind!

The second rush begins! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T


And, finally, a down moment…

Opening was an insane rush of younger readers and their families. Just now having time to breathe. Great, great start to Neon Monster’s FCBD! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Neon Monster Has Everything Pt. 4

OH MY GOSH! That IS meat… being eaten by killer bears!
(Oh wait, they sell designer toys here. Nevermind!) Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Neon Monster Has Everything Pt. 3

Back Issues!
(and is that MEAT in the background?!)
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Neon Monster Has Everything Pt. 2

Vinyl records!
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Neon Monster Has Everything Part 1!

Not Free Comics! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T


FREE COMICS!

Neon Monster store owner John proudly displays this year’s swell selection of FREE COMICS!
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Behold the Neon Monster!

Located in Noe Valley on 22nd and Castro! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Don’t forget!

Start your Free Comic Book Day right with a hearty and well balanced breakfast! Today’s includes Boogaloo Cafe’s Tofu Lover’s Scramble, the Emerald City Comic Con variant of Madman Atomic Comics #8, Scud the Disposable Assassin #24, Mark Millar’s War Heroes #1 script (Best Ultimates 3 EVER!), Casanova Luxuria HC and The Human Fly #1 (wait, WHAT?!). Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

Reporting for duty!

Image Comics Marketing Coordinator and POPGUN co-editor Joe Keatinge begins the short journey over to San Francisco’s newest funnybook shop, Neon Monster, in front of the world famous Force of Habit Records (3565 20th St., open everyday 12 to 7 PM - see you there!) to celebrate FCBD. Is that a mere glimpse at a fine t-shirt for August’s debut book, GUERILLAS? Stay tuned! Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T

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