On May 6th, 2006, there is something you must do: Go into a comic shop, and get free merchandise.
That’s right; for the fourth year in a row, the American comic book industry is dedicating one day to spreading the love of comic books far and wide with freebies! In most cases, publishers (such as, say, Gemstone) produce special books for this event — though I’ve known some independant publishers to take the opportunity to clear out their backstock, too. Either way, it isn’t very often you can walk out of a bookstore with a pile of free books! (Well, with their permission, at least.)
Not only can you grab a bunch of free swag, though; Free Comic Book Day is also one of the best opportunities (outside of a convention) to meet your favorite creators! That’s how I first met Buzzboy’s John Gallagher. (My Buzzboy Diner t-shirt is hands-down the most prized possession in my wardrobe, John!)
So now that I’ve hyped the event so much, you’re probably wondering, “what will Gemstone Publishing be offering this year?” I thought you’d never ask! This year’s FCBD issue contains the following selections from an all-star cast of creators:
- Metaphorically Spanking, by Don Rosa
- Queen of the Ant Farm, by Pat and Shelly Block
- Their Loaded Forebear, by William van Horn
It doesn’t get much better than that! So track down your nearest comic shop (you can use the Comic Shop Locator Service box on the sidebar or call 1.800.COMIC.BOOK) and beat a path to their door on Saturday, May 6th!
