Free Comic Book Day 2014

Sofistocat · 01-17-2014, 11:31 AM

Figured I start the chat early on in the year. Feel free to post any info, thoughts, pics, whateverisms that pertain to FCBD.

I myself will be at the Jetpack/Shellback event/s this year. FCBD 2013 at Jetpack was the catalyst for me getting back into comic culture as I have.

Sooo.... What are you doing, where are you going, how do you envision May 3 2014?

And for a treat, IDW has delivered something nice for all you Eastman fans. Kevin will be the cover artist for their "silver" sponsered book "V WARS" debuting this year. Pretty snazzy cover IMO

Spoiler:

*Redrumh2o* · 01-17-2014, 03:40 PM

Ill be at Jetpack/Shellback

rich · 01-17-2014, 11:06 PM

I'll be at Jetpack again as well !!

*turtlefanforever* · 01-17-2014, 11:46 PM

Full details?

*Master Splinter* · 01-18-2014, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by turtlefanforever

Full details?

www.freecomicbookday.com

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nimajneb · 01-18-2014, 02:41 PM

i love the FCBD, it's not the same scale as the us here in the UK but its still an awesome event.
V wars - vampires? Need to read about this.

Sofistocat · 03-03-2014, 02:04 PM

T - minus 2 months

*Donatello19* · 03-03-2014, 03:41 PM

Used to love FCBD, but all of my nearest comic shops just barley do it anymore. I mean, they still have the free comics, but no where near as much as they used to. My first time going a few years back, they had stacks among stacks of about every free comic that was out for that year. The last time I went, they had a small table with about 10-13 different comics...

*Eiko* · 03-03-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Donatello19

Used to love FCBD, but all of my nearest comic shops just barley do it anymore. I mean, they still have the free comics, but no where near as much as they used to. My first time going a few years back, they had stacks among stacks of about every free comic that was out for that year. The last time I went, they had a small table with about 10-13 different comics...

I wish we had that the one comic shop we had moved town so no longer have a comic shop I have to order em online now. They don't do the fcbd for online orders.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 03-03-2014, 08:17 PM

Fingers crossed for NH

Lord Nightwalker · 03-03-2014, 08:43 PM

I don't really support free comic book day. It sounded like a great thing, and nice to bring in new blood to support comics, but then I found out out that yes, it's many freebies are given out to customers BUT...Comic shops still have to pay for everything they give out. It's Free in name only. They still have to "pay to play" so to speak.

And in small towns similar to the one in which I live, that isn't really beneficial to the the local comic shop. As a matter of fact, ours only participated in the first few. They now longer do.

So while I like the idea and concept of Free Comic book Day,
I can't get behind it.

TMNTChris1980 · 03-03-2014, 09:26 PM

I'm going to Shellback and Jet Pack. I'll look for my fellow dromers.

*Roseangelo* · 03-03-2014, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord Nightwalker

I don't really support free comic book day. It sounded like a great thing, and nice to bring in new blood to support comics, but then I found out out that yes, it's many freebies are given out to customers BUT...Comic shops still have to pay for everything they give out. It's Free in name only. They still have to "pay to play" so to speak.

And in small towns similar to the one in which I live, that isn't really beneficial to the the local comic shop. As a matter of fact, ours only participated in the first few. They now longer do.

So while I like the idea and concept of Free Comic book Day,
I can't get behind it.

While comic shops do have to pay for the books, it's a low cost, like $.10 or so per book (that was awhile ago - it might be higher now). Of course, that cost adds up if you order a bunch of them.

I've run into the same thing being in a small town. There was a period of a couple years where the only shop didn't do it, but now we have a slightly bigger shop that does. However, it's not the huge event that larger retailers make it into and your pick of comics is limited. The return for the larger shops is getting people in the doors and spending money on other stuff.

But all that said, I don't see it as a reason to actually not support FCBD. If a store is participating, they want you to come visit and get comics. If you feel guilty about it, slip them a few extra bucks, or just buy something else.

*DrSpengler* · 03-03-2014, 10:29 PM

I have a box at my local shop, so I'm not amongst the target demographic for FCBD (it's to attract new customers, while I'm already a guaranteed sale).

That said, since my shop doesn't set aside FCBD books (even for subscribers), I do have to show up on the day if I want anything. They don't get the full gold and silver spread at my shop, but I can usually get what I'm after.

No TMNT titles this year, though, which is a bummer.

Joey Kamikaze · 03-03-2014, 11:58 PM

I always hear about FCBD, never been to one. My closest comic book shop is maybe 90 miles away.

Leonardo87 · 03-04-2014, 01:50 AM

Funny how now everyone is showing up at Jetpack where M. Banshee and I were the only 2 NH residents/Drome members that was present in 2009/10 lol.

Matches Malone · 03-04-2014, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord Nightwalker

I don't really support free comic book day. It sounded like a great thing, and nice to bring in new blood to support comics, but then I found out out that yes, it's many freebies are given out to customers BUT...Comic shops still have to pay for everything they give out. It's Free in name only. They still have to "pay to play" so to speak.

And in small towns similar to the one in which I live, that isn't really beneficial to the the local comic shop. As a matter of fact, ours only participated in the first few. They now longer do.

So while I like the idea and concept of Free Comic book Day,
I can't get behind it.

While it may not work out for every shop, I don't think the problem is with how FCBD is executed. As Roseangelo stated, the shops pay a small amount (I actually heard it was 5 cents per comic, but maybe it was raised to 10 or more now), and I assume that's to cover the printing costs. It's not unreasonable to ask the shops to contribute since the comics need to be paid for somehow. It's essentially cost for advertising since the goal is to get people into the comic store, and overall it seems like it works. If enough people don't buy comics when they come in for free comics for a shop to continue participating, I don't think that's the fault of FCBD. Just make sure you encourage everyone to support the shop by buying something.

**Machias Banshee** · 03-04-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo87

Funny how now everyone is showing up at Jetpack where M. Banshee and I were the only 2 NH residents/Drome members that was present in 2009/10 lol.

That was a lot of fun.

I got to go last year and meet Michelle Ivey and Kevin Eastman, but this year I'm not sure if I'll be able to go. I'd LIKE to, it just depends on work... I would Love to meet other drome members.

Jeff · 03-05-2014, 12:08 AM

Anyone know if Peter Laird will be appearing anywhere on FCBD?

*Mayhem* · 03-05-2014, 05:45 AM

Erm... Peter will be at Jetpack.

01-17-2014, 11:31 AM	#1
Sofistocat Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 639	Free Comic Book Day 2014 Figured I start the chat early on in the year. Feel free to post any info, thoughts, pics, whateverisms that pertain to FCBD. I myself will be at the Jetpack/Shellback event/s this year. FCBD 2013 at Jetpack was the catalyst for me getting back into comic culture as I have. Sooo.... What are you doing, where are you going, how do you envision May 3 2014? And for a treat, IDW has delivered something nice for all you Eastman fans. Kevin will be the cover artist for their "silver" sponsered book "V WARS" debuting this year. Pretty snazzy cover IMO Spoiler: __________________ Make like a tree and get outta here. My Technodrome Forums TMNT Collection My ComicArtFan Galleries Buy Mark Martin's Original Art HERE

01-17-2014, 03:40 PM	#2
Redrumh2o Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,907	Ill be at Jetpack/Shellback __________________ My Collection Thread - Original Art, Toys, Comics, Sketches!!

01-17-2014, 11:06 PM	#3
rich Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,165	I'll be at Jetpack again as well !! __________________

01-17-2014, 11:46 PM	#4
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	I don't know if I'll be able to go this year :( Full details?

01-18-2014, 02:41 PM	#6
nimajneb Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South Croydon Posts: 547	i love the FCBD, it's not the same scale as the us here in the UK but its still an awesome event. V wars - vampires? Need to read about this. __________________ [SIZE="2"] MICHELANGELO I hear his bike turns into a plane, or like a jet pack. Hey Don, you're so smart, why don't we have jet packs? DONATELLO Yeah, that's good, Mikey. I don't even trust you with a driver's license.[/

03-03-2014, 02:04 PM	#7
Sofistocat Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 639	T - minus 2 months __________________ Make like a tree and get outta here. My Technodrome Forums TMNT Collection My ComicArtFan Galleries Buy Mark Martin's Original Art HERE

03-03-2014, 03:41 PM	#8
Donatello19 Merchandise Maniac Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New York Posts: 5,919	Used to love FCBD, but all of my nearest comic shops just barley do it anymore. I mean, they still have the free comics, but no where near as much as they used to. My first time going a few years back, they had stacks among stacks of about every free comic that was out for that year. The last time I went, they had a small table with about 10-13 different comics...

03-03-2014, 08:17 PM	#10
The Fifth Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago sewer Posts: 2,488	Fingers crossed for NH

03-03-2014, 08:43 PM	#11
Lord Nightwalker Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 698	I don't really support free comic book day. It sounded like a great thing, and nice to bring in new blood to support comics, but then I found out out that yes, it's many freebies are given out to customers BUT...Comic shops still have to pay for everything they give out. It's Free in name only. They still have to "pay to play" so to speak. And in small towns similar to the one in which I live, that isn't really beneficial to the the local comic shop. As a matter of fact, ours only participated in the first few. They now longer do. So while I like the idea and concept of Free Comic book Day, I can't get behind it.

03-03-2014, 09:26 PM	#12
TMNTChris1980 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 605	I'm going to Shellback and Jet Pack. I'll look for my fellow dromers.

03-03-2014, 10:29 PM	#14
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I have a box at my local shop, so I'm not amongst the target demographic for FCBD (it's to attract new customers, while I'm already a guaranteed sale). That said, since my shop doesn't set aside FCBD books (even for subscribers), I do have to show up on the day if I want anything. They don't get the full gold and silver spread at my shop, but I can usually get what I'm after. No TMNT titles this year, though, which is a bummer.

03-03-2014, 11:58 PM	#15
Joey Kamikaze Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 694	I always hear about FCBD, never been to one. My closest comic book shop is maybe 90 miles away.

03-04-2014, 01:50 AM	#16
Leonardo87 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbus Indiana Posts: 688	Funny how now everyone is showing up at Jetpack where M. Banshee and I were the only 2 NH residents/Drome members that was present in 2009/10 lol.

03-05-2014, 12:08 AM	#19
Jeff Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: I heard the sewers in Connecticut are nice. Posts: 579	Anyone know if Peter Laird will be appearing anywhere on FCBD?

03-05-2014, 05:45 AM	#20
Mayhem Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, England Posts: 4,078	Erm... Peter will be at Jetpack. __________________ Lie with passion and be forever damned...