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FCBD 2012 Creator Signings: AL-MN

Scheduled Signings at a Store Near You!

artistOver the years, scores of creators and celebrities have interacted with fans old and new on Free Comic Book Day. Here's a look at creator appearances, signings, and events happening at a participating store near you!


 

 

Alabama

Birmingham

Kingdom Comics

1425 Montgomery Hwy Ste 119.
Birmingham, AL 35216
205-978-0600

Nathan Edmondson (writer of 12-Gauge Comics THE RIDE - FCBD story) 

Keven Gardner (12-Gauge Comics Publisher, and creator of THE RIDE series)

 

Tuscaloosa

Sho'Nuff Comics

618 15th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

205-344-9333
contact@shonuffcomics.com
http://www.shonuffcomics.com

Each Artist will be in the store from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 5th!

Afua Richardson

http://www.afuarichardson.com/

She’s best known for her current comic book series under Top Cow publishing  "Genius" by Marc Bernardin & Adam Freeman.

Rick "Phat Daddy" Johnson

http://www.phatdaddystudios.com/

Self published local Tuscaloosa, AL comic artist.

Brittney McInnis

Up-and-Coming local artist that is currently working on her first comic book.

Also we will have many people in costume attending, including the local chapter of the Alabama Ghostbusters cosplay group. (http://www.alabamagb.com)

 

Arizona

Glendale

Drawn To Comics

5801 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
623-847-9090
Drawntocomics.com

Our guests will be attending Free Comic Book Day 2012 from: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Mesa

Samuari Comics East

1120 S. Country Club Dr. #107

Mesa, AZ 85210 US

480-962-1123

Acmecon.wordpress.com

At Samurai Comics in Mesa, AZ we have a stellar line-up.

Cory Walker - Invinicible, Destroyer Max, Science Dog

Scott Kolins - The Flash, DC and Marvel artist

Patrick Scherberger - Spider-Man, Marvel and DC artist

Tony Parker - Dead Man's Run, Aspen & Boom Studios artist

Scott Godlewski - Dracula: The Company of Monsters, Boom Studios artist

Armand Villavert - Gladstone's School for World Conquerors, Image and Tokyopop artist

Hi-Fi Color - Marvel and DC Comics colorist

Jay Fotos - 30 Days of Night, Frazetta Comics creator & Image Comics colorist

Steam Crow - Monster Commute, book illustrator, designer

Ben Glendenning - Tin Star Tex, Zombies Vs. Robots, Moonstone & Image artist

Ryan Cody - Villains, Icarus, Red 5 & Image artist

Jim Hanna - Philly, Jack Rabbit, Arcana Comics artist

Val Hochberg - Kick Girl, Mystery Babylon

John "Dadicus" West - Spazdog Press artist

Ernie NajeraSpazdog Press artist

 

Phoenix

All About Books and Comics

5060 N. Central
Phoenix, AZ 85012
602-277-0757

Allaboutbooksandcomics.com

info@allaboutbooksandcomics.com

DC Writer Adam Beechen and DC Artist Dustin Nguyen will be in Arizona at our shop on Sat. May 5th from:
  • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.               

 

California

Burbank

House of Secrets

1930 West Olive Ave.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-562-1900

houseofsecrets@earthlink.net
Artoffiction.com/HouseOfSecrets/

This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day! Join us May 5th starting at 11 a.m. to check out this year's fantastic crop of special-edition FCBD releases and meet a few very special guests of a, shall we say, superheroic persuasion.

Jim McCann (Writer) and Rodin Esquejo (Artist), who will be signing their new book, Mind the Gap from Image Comics on Saturday May 5th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Canoga Park

Collector's Paradise Canoga Park

7131 Winnetka Ave.
Canoga Park, CA 91306
818-999-9455

ComicsAndCards.net
store@comicsandcards.net

Ed Brubaker - Creator of Fatale, Incognito, Criminal and writer on Winter Soldier, Captain America and Daredevil.

Rodin Esquejo - Artist on Mind the Gap, cover artist on Morning Glories and Avengers Academy.

Joshua Fialkov - Writer of DC New 52’s I, Vampire,  Image Comics’ Last of the Greats & Echoes, plus Tumor from Archaia.

Kyle Higgins - Writer of Nightwing, Deathstroke and Batman: Gates of Gotham.

Jim McCann - Creator and writer of Mind the Gap (releasing week of FCBD) and Return of the Dapper Men. He is also a writer on many Marvel series including Hawkeye & Mockingbird.

Sonia Oback - Colorist on Mind the Gap and many other books, from Marvel & Top Cow (with Mike Choi and others).

Signing time is 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

SALE:  Buy 3 Get 1 FREE on ANYTHING in the store! Also, beginning of FREE COMIC BOOK MAY, we give away free comics & GNs every Saturday in May (details on the site soon)

 

Concord

Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff

2980 Treat Boulevard at Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
925-825-5410

FlyingColorsComics.com

Zack Whedon - Writer of Star Wars, Serenity, Buffy and more. (Time: To be announced)

Georges Jeanty - Artist on Buffy, Weapon X, Gambit and more. (Time: To be announced)

 

Laguna Niguel

Nuclear Comics & Skate Shop

28985 Golden Lantern #B107
Laguna Niguel, CA  92677
949-363-1263

Website

Drew Johnson

 

Los Angeles

Golden Apple Comics

7018 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038

323-658-6047
Goldenapplecomics.com

10:00AM - The festivities begin!

*1000'S OF FREE COMICS & SWAG!!!
*$5 grab bags with BIG prizes!!

11:00 a.m. Signings
Dark Horse Creators:
*Felicia Day & The Guild Cast Members
(THE GUILD)
*Andrew Chambliss
(BUFFY SEASON 9)

1:00 p.m. Signings
Bluewater Creators:
*Burt "Robin" Ward
(BURT WARD: BOY WONDER)
*Scott Davis
(WRATH OF THE TITANS)

3:00 p.m. Signings
*Marc Andreyko
(MANHUNTER, TORSO, TRICK R TREAT)
*David Schwartz
(IDOLIZED FROM ASPEN COMICS)
*Peter Calloway
(Writer of 12-Gauge Comics ANTI - FCBD issue)

Plus
*BOUNCE HOUSE & ACITIVITIES FOR KIDS
*TONS OF GIVEAWAYS!
*PARKING LOT SALE!
*FREE CINCO DE MAYO TACO BAR (W/PURCHASE) *LIVE DJ SET BY PDUB!


Merced

Red Sky Comics 

617 W Main Street
Merced, CA 95340
209-726-0667
Redskycomics.com

We here at Red Sky Comics are proud to be hosting Archaia artist Alex Sheikman for Free Comic Book Day.

Come stop by!

 

Modesto

Bonanza Books & Comics

2308 McHenry Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
209-529-0415
Bonanzabooks.net

STAR WARS -- 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

501st LEGION CENTRAL CALIFORNIA GARRISON FEATURING; DARTH VADER, BOBA FETT, STORM TROOPERSSNOW TROOPERS, PRINCESS LEIA, SAND TROOPERS, CLONE TROOPERS AND JEDI KNIGHTS IN COSTUME.

THE COMIC ARTISTS -- 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Ethen Beavers – Artist on DARK HORSE COMICS: Star Wars Clone Wars Adventures  Indiana Jones Adventures.   DC COMICS: Samurai Jack.

Patrick Barr Artist and writer on Sun Wukong: The Journey Continues.

Jeremiah Perkins – Artist and writer on Son Of Lar.


Pasadena

Collector's Paradise Pasadena

319 S. Arroyo Parkway Unit 4
Pasadena, CA 91306
626-577-6694

ComicsAndCards.net
store@comicsandcards.net



Corinna Bechko -  Writer on Boom’s Planet of the Apes series, and Heathentown, a graphic novel from Image Comics.

Gabriel Hardman - Artist on Marvel’s Secret Avengers, Hulk, Agents of Atlas, writer/artist on Boom Studios! Planet of the Apes series and artist on Heathentown.

Kassandra Heller - Animator who’s worked on MTV's Good Vibes, Disney's Club Penguin, MAD TV, Adventure Time comics and more!

Shane Houghton - Writer and co-creator of Reed Gunther. Also writer on Peanuts and Casper’s Scare School.

Chris Houghton - Artist and co-creator Reed Gunther. He has contributed work to Heeby Jeeby Comix, MAD Magazine and Kung Fu Panda comics.

Matt Whitlock - Artist on the new Peanuts series from BOOM! Studios and works in the Los Angeles animation industry. His TV and film credits include Mulan, Lilo & Stitch, The Fairly OddParents, and Family Guy.

Steve Niles - Creator of 30 Days of Night; writer of upcoming Frankenstein with Bernie Wrightson.
Signing time is 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 
SALE: Buy 3 Get 1 FREE on ANYTHING in the store! Also, beginning of FREE COMIC BOOK MAY, we give away free comics & GNs every Saturday in May (details on the site soon)


Pleasanton

Heroes and Villians Comics

264 Main Street
Pleasanton, CA 94566
925-399-5352
Heroesvillainscomics.com

The Bay Area Ghostbusters - Meet the Ghostbusters this Free Comic Book Day! Take your photo with the life size Vigo portrait and watch out for ghostly appearances. http://www.bayareaghostbusters.com


Birds of Prey - Your favorite DC characters will be here for Free Comic Book Day! Meet Blackhawk, Raven, Catwoman, Robin, Poison Ivy, The Riddler, and more! http://www.xbirdsofpreyx.webs.com


Rancho Cucamonga

4 Color Fantasies

7172 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701
909-563-8751
4colorfantasies.com

Our event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and our website info can be found here.

List of Talents and Events:

- PATRICK SCULLINSuper Siblingswww.supersiblingscomics.com

- STEVEN SIEVERSSupa Pirate Booty Huntwww.supapiratebootyhunt.com

- DAHVEED KOLODNYSupa Pirate Booty Huntwww.supapiratebootyhunt.com

- VICTOR OLAZABA – Marvel/Crimelab Syndicate – Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers Initiative

- MEGA JOSH (Singer covering Video game and superhero songs)

- PHILIP TAN (DC Comics: Savage Hawkman, He-Man & Masters of Universe)

STERLING GATES (DC Comics: Hawk & Dove, Flashpoint Kid Flash)

- DAN PANOSIAN (DC Comics/Image: GI Combat, Conan)

- BERNARD CHANG (DC Comics: DC Comic Presents, Supergirl)

- VINCE HERNANDEZ (Aspen Comics: Fathom Kiani)

- DANNY MIKI (Marvel/Crimelab Syndicate: Avengers Assemble, Fearless, Incredible Hulk)

- ALLEN MARTINEZ (Marvel/Crimelab Syndicate: Hulk, X-Men Legacy, Iron Man Legacy)

- DEAN WHITE (Marvel: Kick Ass, Uncanny X-Force)

- RICHARD ISANOVE (Marvel: Dark Tower)

- MARCO GALLI (Marvel/Crimelab Syndicate: Venom, Artifacts, Forgotten Realms)

- MICHAEL ALAN NELSON (Boom Studios: Valen Outcast, 28 Days Later)

- CHRIS “DOC” WYATT (Arcana: Creepsville -coming soon)

- SHAWN DePASQUALE (Arcana: Space, MN graphic novel)

- ERIK HENDRIX (Arcana: SideShows Graphic Novel)

- JOHN NARCOMEY (Draw Hard Comics: Dust, Smart Bullets)

- JAMES NINNESS (Semantink: Dust, Mythoi, The Undergrounds)

- JOE PEZZULA (Semantink: Sim-I, The Undergrounds)

- MICHAEL FOUNTAIN (Semantink: Drace Grey, The Undergrounds)

- DANIEL TOUCHET (Semantink: Sim-I, The Undergrounds)

- MARCEL LOSADA (Semantink: The Undergrounds)

- JULIAN AGUILERA (Coat of Arms Comics: Blackbeard, Jurassic Strike Force)

- KI KIM (Crimelab Syndicate)

- AJ HERRERA (Forbidden Panel: ZKS)

- JUSTIN WHITE (Forbidden Panel: ZKS)

- DANIEL WHITFIELD (Forbidden Panel: The Plagued)

- CAMILLE ALARAS (Forbidden Panel: The Plagued)

- JR LOPEZ (Forbidden Panel: El Super Maximo)

- LOU GUEVARA (Forbidden Panel: Blackjack Slappers)

- APOSCAR CRUZ (W3RKSHOP) www.w3rkshop.com

- JIMMY PURCELL (Been Better Comic) www.beenbettercomic.com

- KIRK KUSHIN (Forcewerks: OZopolis)

- DAN MENDOZA (Toxiccandie) www.zombiegirl

- ZEN (HCMP) www.hiconmedia.com

- DANI DIXON (Tumbleweed Press: M.I.S.//ing)

- STEPHANIE LESNIAK (Scraps Pictures: Blazin Brandy)

- ROBERT ZAILO (Local Artist)

- ART LOPEZ (Arte Cabalturo: Mexican American Tribal Pop Art)

- GRIM KING (Local Artist: Fantasy and SciFi Art)

- AUBREY MIRANDA (Local Artist)

- GEO BRAWN (Brawn Graphix Designs: Everdance)

Charitable Event

FANBOYS vs ZOMBIES Dunk Booth benefitting CBLDF. Come fight back the zombie horde while donating to a worthy cause.. but wait you don’t throw softballs at zombies.. WE HAVE THE POWER OF THOR to conquer them!

Blood Drive for Lifestream (All donors get EVERY free comic available)

 Main Event - Wrestling!!!

Join 4 Color Fantasies and NWA Wrestling for the fun and chaos of professional wrestling!! Demos to be held all day

Costume characters from:

- Star Wars 501st Legion “Vader’s Fist”

- Cobra Nightwatch (GI Joe)

- Inland Empire Fan Force Star Wars fan club

- DC, Marvel Characters including Batman, Flash, Green Lantern

Community Partners

- Rancho Cucamonga Library

- Library cards and kids programs

- Mobeck Farmers Insurance

- M.I.L.K. Child Loss Prevention kits

- Edwards Ontario 22 Palace

- Raffle movie passes and posters

Activities

- FACE PAINTING

- SUPERHERO BOUNCER

- COLORING CONTEST

- RAFFLES

- FREE HOT DOGS

- FREE NACHOS

- FREE BALLONS

- FREE FUN FOR ALL!!!

- AND OF COURSE…. FREE COMICS!!!!!


Santa Clara

Illusive Comics & Games

2725 El Camino, Real Suite 105
Santa Clara, CA 95051
408-985-7481
Illusivecomics.com

"Geek Heaven"

Illusive Comics & Games will have the Alpha Girl creative team signing from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on FCBD 2012.

- Special Prizes for those who show up in costume!
- Huge store sale
- Goodie Bags for all
- Storm Troopers from the 501st
- Balloon Animals

**Fundraising for Autism Speaks**

 

Delaware 

Newark

Captain Blue Hen Comics

280 E. Main Street
Newark, DE 19711
302-737-3434

Captainbluehen.com

Artists will appear from noon to 4 p.m.

Dan Parent - Archie Comics

Thom ZahlerLove and Capes 

Neil Vokes - Flesh and Blood, The Wicked West

Buz HassonThe Living Corpse

Ken Haeser - The Living Corpse

Scott RobertsPatty Cake, Spongebob Comics

Jamar Nicholas - Fist Stick Knife Gun (comic), Comic Book Diner Podcast

Rich Faeber - Roboy Red (comic), Buzzboy (comic), Comic Book Diner Podcast

Zenescope - Various creators/artists (TBA)

Neil King - Elvis Must Die, My Sister the Dinosaur

Sean Bishop - Smorgasbord Productions


Wilmington

The Comic Book Shop

1855 Marsh Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19810

302-477-1119
Thecomicbookshop.com

Just a 1/4 mile up the road to 1855 Marsh Rd.

Join us for FREE Comics, Sale Prices, Creator Signings, and MORE at our Grand Opening on Free Comic Book Day Weekend!

Saturday, May 5th ~ 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 6th ~ 12:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at our NEW Location!


Come in costume for a special prize! SALE! FREE COMICS! FUN!
Kids Younger Than 12 = 5 FREE Comics Adults 12+ = 3 FREE Comics

SATURDAY
KHOI PHAM 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. sketching and signing
Art Credits: current Daredevil run, Mighty Avengers and Hercules.


ADAM WILSON - Local creator from 215 Ink Publication's Benjamin and the Fish, Brian and Bobbie and GCD.
 >> Also here ALL DAY SUNDAY!


PAPERKEG PODCAST - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chat comics with some of the most interesting minds around!

ECHO RIFT - All ages webcomic creators
Bring the kids to learn about making comics and drawing pictures!

501st Legion STAR WARS CHARACTERS - 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Accepting donations of unopened Star Wars toys for local children's hospitals.


PHILADELPHIA GHOSTBUSTERS
Accepting donations for American Lung Association and checking out that moaning coming from the back room.

 

Florida

Clermont

Heroes Landing

12348 Roper Blvd.
Clermont, FL 34711

352-242-XMEN (9636)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/HEROES-LANDING/54753109989
Twitter.com/heroeslanding

Comic book writer - Gail Simone (Batgirl, Fury of Firestorm, Wonder Woman, Birds of Prey) (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.)

Comic artist - Derrick Fish (The Wellkeeper, Dandy & Company) (All day signing)

Local author - Mark Miller (The Empyrical Tales) (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.) 

Cosplayer and 501st Legion appearances throughout the day. Plus FREE facepainting for the kids!

 

Kissimmee

Coliseum of Comics Kissimmee

3159 West Vine Street
Kissimmee, FL 34741
407-870-5322
kissimmee@coliseumofcomics.com
Coliseumofcomics.com

Aaron Conley - Artist for Myspace Dark Horse Presents & Creepy (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)

The Stars of Vintage Wrestling - Simon Sez, Francisco Ciatso, Shooter Storm, Don Maximo and many more! (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.) - http://www.facebook.com/VintageWrestling


 

Largo

Comic World

1901 West Bay Drive
Largo, FL  33770
727-656-5000

Some of the great artists who will be signing autographs and doing sketches include:

  • Artistic License Studio
  • Suncoast Ghostbusters
  • Other guests TBA

Don't forget our Annual FCBD Sale!

  • 50% OFF ~ REGULAR BACK ISSUES [GUIDE PRICE]
  • 40% OFF ~ GOODY BIN [Silver Age, Bronze Age, Modern Age, Variants]
  • 40% OFF RECENT RELEASES
  • 25% OFF ACTION FIGURES
  • 25% OFF DVDs

Subscriptions & consignment items are not part of sale

 

Port Richey

Yancy Street Comics

9409 US Highway 19 #709 A
(Inside Gulf View Square Mall)

Port Richey, FL 34668
727-817-0888
Yancystcomics.com

Gail Simone - Writer (Birds of Prey and more)

Jimmy Palmiotti - Writer (PunisherGhost Rider)

Amanda Conner - Comic artist (Archie, featured work in Marvel Comics)

Tommy Castillo - Writer and illustrator (Dragons, Myths & Mayhem, plus more)

Sergio Cariello - Comic artist (Marvel, DC Comics)

Jimmy Cheung - Comic artist (Scion, New Avengers: Illuminati)

Chuck Dixon - Writer (Batman, Robin mini-series)

Wil Quintana - Comic artist (Acclaim Comics, Valiant Comics)

Scott Harper - Writer and novelist (Paranormal Romance Guild and more)

Dave Myers - Comic artist (Warriors of the Dharuk and more)

Morry Hollowell - Comic artist (Marvel, Wolverine and more)

Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc - Writer (Twisted Dreams, Horror Sinisteria)

Plus guests from Fierce Comics

We will also have many costume characters and members of the 501st Legion!

 

Port St. Lucie

Collector's Comics

901 East Prima Vista Blvd.
Port St. Lucie-River Park, FL 34952
772-878-9229
Collectorscomics.net

JOHN BEATTY - Artist  (CAPTAIN AMERICA, BATMAN, PUNISHER, SECRET WARS)

ZACHARY SHERMAN - Writer (HARRY WALTON HENCHMAN FOR HIRE)

We will be open at 9:00 a.m. Come stop by!

 

Sanford

Coliseum of Comics

Seminole Towne Center
177 Towne Center Circle
Sanford, FL 32771
407-324-1800
Coliseumofcomics.com
ColiseumSanford on Facebook

George Pérez - Legendary writer and artist of such books as Superman, The New Teen Titans, Wonder Woman, Justice League of America, The Avengers, Crisis On Infinite Earths and the upcoming Worlds' Finest. (Signing and sketching from 12pm till 4pm)

Greg Horn - Cover artist on Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Mystique, Blackest Night Wonder Woman and Secret Invasion. (Signing and sketching from 12pm till 4pm)

Clay & Seth Mann (the Mann Boys) - The Fraternal art team of Magneto Not A Hero. (Time: To be announced)

Shawn Surface - Artist on The Ultimate-7. (Signing and sketching from 12pm till 4pm)

Phoenicia and Troupe Atiya-Razi take the stage at 6pm

Costumed characters will be appearing all afternoon courtesy of Costumers With A Cause and the 501st Legion


Tampa

Heroes' Haven Comics

4339 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33618
813-269-8859

Heroeshavencomics.com
Email: heroeshaven181@yahoo.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heroeshaven or Twitter.com/heroeshaven

Mike Perkins - Comic book artist (The Stand, Astonishing X-Men)

Paul Pelletier - Comic book artist (Fearless, Wolverine)

(Time: To be announced)

 

West Melbourne

Famous Faces & Funnies

3000 West New Haven Ave.
West Melbourne, FL 32904
321-259-3575
FFFComics@aol.com
http://www.facebook.com/FFFComics
http://www.twitter.com/FFFComics
Free Comic Book MAY begins with Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 5th at Famous Faces & Funnies!

We also give away 10 FREE COMICS PER PERSON every Saturday in May!

On May 5th, we are featuring several great artists and comic book creators who will be signing and sketching all day long!

Rebekah Isaacs (Angel & Faith, DV8, Iron Man: Iron Age Alpha)

Jim Fern (Fables, Green Lantern, Scion, Avengers Academy)

Nelson Ortega (Sonic the Hedgehog, Spider-Man, Street Sharks)

Joe Kuzma (Allied Forces)

Sebastian Piccione (Allied Forces, Cat 5)

Neil Jorge (Freedom's Man)

We will also have the Star Wars 501st Legion and other special guests in costume. Just about everything in the store will be on sale!

More details coming soon, but make sure you can join us for our craziest, most exciting day of the year on Saturday May 5th and stop by the shop every Saturday in May to get some amazing FREE COMICS!

Spend $3 every Saturday in May and you get a free graphic novel! Pick from our favorite first volumes like Y: The Last Man, Walking Dead, The Boys, Irredeemable, Scott Pilgrim, Fables and much more!

Check out the Facebook event for more info: http://www.facebook.com/events/371002839588800/

 

Georgia

Buford

Galactic Quest Comics

4264 Suddreth Rd
Buford, GA 30518
770-614-4804
Galacticquest.com

Ashton Adams (writer of Galaxy Man) will be signing on Free Comic Book Day at Galactic Quest Comics in Buford & Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Check out our homepage for directions to both of our shops. We hope to see you there!

 

Duluth

Titan Games & Comics

2103 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Duluth, GA 30096
770-497-0202
Titangamesandcomics.com

Tony Harris - Artist for Starman, Ex Machina, The Further Adventure of The Whistling Skull and more! (12 p.m. to 5 p.m.)

We hope to see you there!

 

Marietta

Dr. No's Comics & Games SuperStore

Blackwell Square Shopping Center
3428 Canton Rd.
Marietta GA 30066
770-422-4642

Dr. No's Creator signings for 2012 include:

Mark Bagley
Tom Feister
Paul Jenkins
Joseph Michael Linsner
Joe Pruett
Models in costume as Rogue, Ms. Marvel, and Byakuren, courtesy of Rogue Hair Studios in Woodstock, GA; customers are invited to have their photos taken!  Guests will be signing from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday May 5th. 

 

Illinois

Chicago

Challengers Comics + Conversation 

1845 N Western Ave. 2R
Chicago, IL 60647
773-278-0155 
ChallengersComics.com

Tim Seeley - (Top Cow) Writer for FCBD 2012 Witchblade. (12:00 noon)

Christoper Mitten - (Oni) Artist on FCBD 2012 Bad Medicine. (12:00 noon)

Mike Norton - (Image) Artist on FCBD 2012 Image 20. (12:00 noon)


Chicago

Dark Tower Comics

4835 North Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
773-733-4026

"Best Comic Book Store" Chicago Magazine, August 2008
Darktowercomics.net

We have the following creator appearances at our store for FCBD: 

Robert Rodi - Writer (Astonishing Thor, Loki, Thor: For Asgard, Thor: Deviants)

Dave Losso - Creator/writer/artist of the irreverent all-ages comic The Great Sandwich Detective, the creator/writer of the sci-fi/action/comedy Kill The Wonderhawks for Paper + Plastick Records and the writer of the upcoming graphic novels F**k You: A Parkour Story and Plagueville.

Special Appearances: Spider-Man, Scream (spawn of Venom), X-23.


Chicago

G-Mart Comics

2641 North Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-384-0400
G-mart.com

Brandon Thomas (Voltron, Voltron: Year One, the Many Adventures of Miranda Mercury)

Craig Cermak (Voltron: Year One)

Elliott Serrano (Army of Darkness)

Jiba Molei Anderson (The Horsemen)


Chicago

Vigilante Press

1931 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-423-6774

We will have the following people in house starting at 12 noon: 

Hilary Barta - http://www.surlyhackattack.blogspot.com/


Andrew Kudelka - http://www.amkudelka.com/


Jim Terry - http://www.woundedbutdangerous.com/


Don Wood - http://www.donwoodillustration.com/


John Ashton Golden - http://www.mortalmirror.com/

All will have original artwork and prints available. Depending on weather, we will be showing movies throughout the evening in the back of the store.


Frankfort

Amazing Fantasy

20523 S. La Grange Rd.
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-469-5092
Afbooks.com

Jenny Frison - Cover artist (I, Vampire and Angel) (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

Ryan Browne - Artist (God Hates Astronauts, and Smoke and Mirrors) (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)

 


Skokie

Aw Yeah Comics

4933 Oakton Street
Skokie, IL 60077
Phone: 847-423-2916; Fax: 847-423-2917

Awyeahcomics.com
www.facebook.com/AWYEAHCOMICS
https://www.twitter.com/#!/awyeahcomics
info@awyeahcomics.com

Event begins at 11 a.m. We will have free comics, hot dogs, beverages, and cake (while supplies last)

Signing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Art Baltazar & Franco from DC's Tiny Titans and Superman Family Adventures (which launches that day). Free signing and sketching. 

Also, it's our store's Grand Opening!

 

Indiana

Eransville

Comic Quest

2260 East Morgan Ave.
Evansville, IN 47711
812-474-1133
Comicquest.com

Comic Quest is proud to announce the following creators for Free Comic Book Day 2012:

Corey Knaebel - a freelance comic book illustrator from Evansville, Indiana. His stylized illustrations have donned the covers of Zenescope’s Wonderland/GFT, BDI’s PFYS/Legend of OZ & Con exclusives for Jay Co., Comics. Specializing in exaggerative & cartoon stylized character.

Bryan Bretz - Local Comics artist and illustrator.

Chris Bailey - Local Comics artist and illustrator.

Joseph Morris - Joseph Morris is the Owner and Operator of TORC Press, a Small Press Comix Publisher based out of the Middle of Nowhere in Illinois. His massive library of comixworx include The Hot Fudge Sundae Adventure Club, Cosmic Love, Walt n' Sped Comix, SDF, and Monster King.

Todd Fox - His comics include SCOUT: WAR SHAMAN with Beau Smith and Tim Truman for First Comics, WOLVERINE with Tim Truman and THE PUNISHER for Marvel, RACER X and ALIAS for Now Comics with Chuck Dixon and KATO for Now with Mike Baron.

Sean Dulane - A life-long resident of Southern Illinois, Sean pursuded a career in broadcasting but kept a toe in the comics world and, in 2001, saw his first published art in the TIGRESS TALES PIN-UP BOOK.

Clint Basinger - Independent comic book creator who publishes Circuit Rider, The Cosmic Norsemen, Backseat Drivers and Haweszilla for Cosmic Moustache Comics.

Joshua Hicks - is a writer/artist/illustrator with 52 total comic ideas.

John Sergesketter - Local comics artist and illustrator.

Billy Littlepage - is a cartoonist and contributor to a depression era reader an online and print comics anthology.

Comic Quest will also host such comic book characters as Spider-man, various Star Wars characters, Green Lantern and Halo characters.

 

Muncie

Alter Ego Comics

422 E. McGalliard
Muncie, IN 47303
765-282-5297
Alteregocomics.net

Mark Waid (Daredevil, Irredeemable, Flash, Justice League and Kingdom Come) will be signing from 12 noon to 2 p.m.

Come stop by!


Lafayette

BlueMoon Comics Strikes Back

20 South 16th Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-742-8787
Bluemooncomics.net

Artist John Tyler Christopher will signing books from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at BlueMoon Comics.

John has worked for Marvel (Amazing Spider-Man, Thunderbolts, Solo Avengers), DC (Voodoo), and TopCow (Artifacts, Witchblade, Twilight Guardian).

 

Kansas

Overland Park

Pop Culture Comix

9337 W 87th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212
913-341-0040
Popculturecomix.com

All guests are scheduled to appear from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bill Hook - Co-publisher of the 86'd Anthology http://www.86dstudios.blogspot.com.

Nick Perry - Co-publisher of the 86'd Anthology and creator of Crooked Hooch. Red Legger Studios http://www.redlegger.com.

Jeff Johnson - Writer, contributor of the 86'd Anthology. A comic book extra in over 30 comics as documented on his website www.drawmein.com, which has been featured in publications such as Wired Magazine andThe Pitch.

C.W. Cooke - comic book writer from Kansas City, Missouri. He has been featured on CNBC's Power Lunch, Forbes, Time, People, and countless other publications including local news such as the Kansas City Star, Ink Magazine, and The Pitch.

Mike Sullivan - VIRTUAL INFINITY COMICS
A native of Kansas, even at an early age, he knew he wanted to do comics. Sullivan loved Peanuts, Dennis the Menace and paperback books.
Sullivan created his first color comic book, Virtual Infinity Comics Presents #1, in 2004, then continued with other comics projects and is currently working on the hot online comicThere's Something Happening in Crawford, Kansas. http://www.virtualinfinitycomics.com/and http://mikensullivan.blogspot.com/


Maryland

Annapolis

Third Eye Comics

2027-A West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

410-897-0322
Thirdeyecomics.com


CP Wilson III (Artist, Stuff of Legend)

Mike Devito (Publisher, Stuff of Legend)

Jerry Gaylord (Artist, Fanboys Vs Zombies)

Bryan Turner (Artist, Iron Muslim)

Matt Slay (Artist,Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Micro-Series Cover artist)


Baltimore

Collectors Corner

7911 Harford Rd.
Baltimore, MD 21234
Collectorscornermd.com
"The Coolest store in Baltimore!" Since 2001


Greg LaRocqoue (Web of Spider-man, Legion, Flash, Exiled Studios)

AVATAR PRESS - (Publisher of CROSSED, Ferals, Lady Death & more)

Michael S. Bracco (Birth & Novo)

Tony Calandra (No One)

Dan Dobry (Love in the Time of Damnation)

Dave LaMason (Unbearables)

PLB Studios (MD Eastern Shore Based Comic Publisher)

John French, Carlos Taylor, Kata Dales & many, many more!

Character Appearances: Booster Gold, Storm, Batgirl, Scarlet Witch, Black Cat and more!


College Park

Big Planet Comics

7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498

Bigplanetcomics.com

Upcoming Events

May 5th - FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!

All four of our stores will be participating in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! So come by; bring the family and get some free comics!

May 5th - Jeremy Whitley Signing

Jeremy Whitley, writer of the new all-ages comic Princeless, will be appearing at both our Vienna and College Park stores for a signing on Saturday, May 5, in conjunction with Free Comic Book Day.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Big Planet Comics of Vienna

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Big Planet Comics of College Park

May 5th - Jorge Aguirre Signing

Jorge Aguirre, writer of the new all-ages comic Giants Beware! from First Second Books, will be appearing at both our Vienna and College Park stores for a signing on Saturday, May 5, in conjunction with Free Comic Book Day.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Big Planet Comics of Vienna

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Big Planet Comics of College Park

 

Frederick

Beyond Comics

5632 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21704

301-668-8202
Beyondcomics.com

Appearances in Frederick, Md.

Mark Wheatley (Lone Justice)

Rafer Roberts (Magic Bullet, Plastic Farm)

Mike Imboden (Fist of Justice, Mercury & the Murd)

Terry Flippo (9)

Megan Steckler (http://www.lastcallcomic.thecomicseries.com)

Rian Miller (Mangull)

Appearances in Gaithersburg, Md.

Dean Haspiel (Quitter)

Carla Speed McNeil (Finder)

Nathan Richardson

Casey Jones (Intrinsic)

*Please check our website for directions.


Reisterstown

Cards, Comics & Collectibles

100 Chartley Dr
Reisterstown, MD, 21136

cardscomicscollectibles.com

Cards, Comics & Collectibles has been located in historic Reisterstown for over 25 years! Our recently-renovated shop is conveniently located in the Chartley Shopping Center with plenty of free parking.

Steve Conely - (Creator of Bloop!)

John Gallagher - (Creator of Buzzboy and Roboy Red)

Filip Sablik - (Publisher Top Cow)

And Character Appearances!


Massachusetts

Boston

Comicopia

464 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA 02215

617-266-4266
Comicopia.com

Shelli Paroline - Artist on Uncle Scrooge and Adventure Time. (Time: To be announced)

Braden Lamb - Artist on Adventure Time and Nothing To Do. (Time: To be announced)


Brockton

New England Comics 

716 Crescent Street
Brockton, MA 02302

508-559-5068
NewEnglandcomics.com
Appearing at New England Comics Brockton will be Arcanna artist, Enrique Savory.


 

Fitchburg

That's Entertainment

56 John Fitch Hwy
Fitchburg, MA 01420

978-342-8607
ThatsE.com

Artists this year include:

Paul Ryan – Artist of Avengers, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Iron Man, Batman, Superman, The Phantom & more! http://www.secondstargraphics.com

-Paul will be drawing free sketches of Avengers characters!

 

Lowell

Larry's Comics

66 Lakeview Ave.
Lowell, MA 01850

978-459-5323
larryscomicsinc@aol.com
Larryscomics.net/

Come meet Eisner award winning artist of MouseGuard, David Petersen, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Also, stop by to meet the creative team of Image Comics: Luther Strode Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

 

Milford

TJ Collectibles

160 Main Street
Milford, MA 01757 

1-508-473-5874
Tjcollect.com

Keith Champagne - Writer/Artist/Inker, whose credits include work on Green Lantern Corps, The Mighty, JSA, War of the Green Lanterns: Aftermath, 52, Batman, Uncanny X-men, Superman, and the current bestselling DC New 52 title Green Lantern, as well as lots more.

Keith will be signing books and doing free head sketches from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

*Only 1 sketch  per person*

TJ's will also be having a MASSIVE sale on comics that day!


New Bedford

New England Comics

2184 Acushnet Ave.
New Bedford, MA
02745
508-995-2693
NewEnglandcomics.com



Free Comic Book Day is just around the corner on May 5th. On that day, hundreds of people will flood comic book stores all over the country including New England Comics, but they just won't be in line to get all those Free Comic Book Day Giveaways and comic book deals. Fans will also be there to meet her Hex-cellecy and New England's Horror Hostess with the Mostess Penny Dreadful.

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Penny Dreadful along with her hairy werewolf husband Garou will be at New England Comics in New Bedford, Massachusetts where she will be hanging out and speaking to her fans about Shilling Shocker's, Comics, and maybe even about her brand new comic book, Penny Dreadful's Cauldron of Terror.

Speaking of which, Penny Dreadful will have copies of her first frightening issue of Penn
y Dreadful's Cauldron Of Terror.

In addition, Artist Frankie B. Washington will  be on hand as he did the artwork for the story Puppy Love. The true story reveals how Penny Dreadful and Garou first met and eventually fell in love.

Be sure to be one of the first people in line because copies are limited and they will disappear quickly!


Norwood

New England Comics

732 Washington Street
Norwood, MA
 02062
508-559-6059
NewEnglandcomics.com
Appearing at New England Comics Norwood will be Bruce Ozella, artist of the all new Popeye comic series.


Worcester

That's Entertainment

244 Park Ave.
Worcester, MA
01609
508-755-4207

ThatsE.com

Artists this year include:

- David Wenzel - Artist of The Hobbit:An Illustrated Edition of the Fantasy Classic
http://www.davidwenzel.com/ -David will be doing free Hobbit sketches!
- Bob Noberini – (http//:www.stubbedtoe.deviantart.com/gallery/)
- Eric Merced – (http://www.ericmerced.com)

 

Michigan

Dearborn

Green Brain Comics

13210 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48126
313-582-9444
Website

Green Brain goes above and beyond with extra activities all day!

  • Extra FCBD comics for donating used cell phones (to Cell Phones for Soldiers), donating non-perishable food items (to Gleaners Food Bank).
  • Local creators!
  • Live DJ!
  • Kids activity area with how-to workshops!
  • Foto booth
  • And much more to come!

Confirmed guests include (but are not limited to):

  • Sean Bieri (cartoonist / educator)
  • Michelangelo Cicerone (cartoonist / characterture artist)
  • Jerzy Drozd (cartoonist / educator)
  • Jennifer Evans (cartoonist / painter)
  • Matt Feazell (cartoonist / director)
  • Jesse Hughes (cartoonist / cookie artist)
  • Arvell Jones (artist Iron Man / All Star Squadron)
  • Dan Mishkin (writer Wonder Woman / Blue Devil)
  • Keith Pollard (artist Amazing Spider-Man / Thor)
  • Jesse Rubenfeld (cartoonist / painter)
  • Mark Rudolph (cartoonist / illustrator)
  • Paul Storrie (writer Star Trek / Robin Hood)
  • Tha' Brown Bomber (cartoonist / superhero rapper)

Live DJs!

  • DJ Ray 7
  • Nadir
  • Terri Whodat

Musician / DJ services facilitated by Alter Ego Management.

 

Minnesota

Roseville

Source Comics & Games

2057 Snelling Ave North
Roseville, MA
55113
651-645-0386
Sourcecomicsandgames.com

We have a very special guest who will be signing at Source Comics & Games on Free Comic Book Day.

Christopher Jones is the current artist for DC Nation's Young Justice comic book tie-in, and has worked on titles such as The Batman Strikes!, Justice League Adventures, Marvel Super Hero Squad and The
Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. http://www.christopherjonesart.com


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