Where will you be on Free Comic Book Day?

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Editor’s Note:  Me?  I will be at my usual stomping grounds (although I frequent many comic book stores in the area and also during my business travels).  You can find me at CAPTAIN BLUE HEN COMICS in Newark, Delaware.  (Just in case you’re needing that autograph! Ha!)  I decided this year instead of being the usual spectator, I would look at things from the other side of the counter.  Yes, I volunteered my services to help out the good Captain with the anticipated massive turnout of customers. I may even end up writing about that here.  In the meantime, if you are a local PA/DE/MD resident, there are plenty of comic shops to visit, including THE COMIC BOOK SHOP in Wilmington, DE.  Hey, why not make it a day and go to as many different shops as you can!  Here’s some info on their event, which is a two-day celebration   . . . . . . . . .

Address: THE COMIC BOOK SHOP  1855 Marsh Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19810  store phone 302-477-1119

 

Free Comic Book Day Weekend 2014!

Saturday May 3rd   10a-8p

Sunday May 4th    12p-5p

Star Wars Day on Sunday May The Fourth!

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FREE COMICS for EVERYBODY!

Choose from this year’s special selection of comics!
Kids Age 12 and Younger = 5 Free Comics  //  Age 13+ = 3 Free Comics!

MEET COMIC CREATORS ALL DAY SATURDAY!

Get the full lineup here!

COME IN COSTUME AS YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER

Get an EXTRA Free Comic!
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STOREWIDE SALE ALL WEEKEND!

Back Issue Bins 50% OFF!  Everything Else* 25% OFF!
*See details below.

Meet PODCASTERS from PAPERKEG and COMIC TANGO!

PaperKeg Crew & Spidey

A representative from the

JOE KUBERT SCHOOL OF CARTOON & GRAPHIC ART

will be here to talk to aspiring artists about quality education and getting a career in the industry!
Get your photo with

THE 501ST GARRISON STAR WARS CHARACTERS

SATURDAY at 1PM   &   SUNDAY ALL DAY!

Donate a toy to a child in need!

501st with Kids

Stock up on nerdy gifts from

GEEK BOY PRESS  &   SUPER SOX SHOP!

Enter our FREE DRAWING to win a DOOR PRIZE!

Door Prize #1:
A complete set of this year’s Free Comic Book Day Comics!
Door Prize #2:
A $75 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop and loot
from this year’s guests!

SALE PRICING DETAILS

50% OFF Back Issue Comics & Magazines In Bins!
Discount Dollar Books 50¢ EACH!
25% OFF Display Case Books and New Variant Covers!
25% OFF Graphic Novels, Hardcovers, and TPBs!
25% OFF New & Vintage Toys!
25% OFF Statues, Busts, and Lead Figures!
25% OFF Gaming & Supplies!
25% OFF Comics Bags, Boards, & Boxes!
25% OFF Everything* Else!
*New Comics and Magazines, Prior Holds, Special Orders, and Food/Drinks are not discounted.
*Local/Independent Creators & Publishers are not discounted.
*Sale Prices cannot be used towards Layaway or with Store Credit.

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