Amazing Comics & Cards in Long Beach is one of thousands of shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form Saturday. On Free Comic Book Day, close to 2 million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books.
“The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages–children, teens and adults–can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations,” said Darin Erickson, owner of Amazing Comics & Cards.
Now in its sixth year, Free Comic Book Day has proven to be a smashing success, spreading the word that comics are terrific reading.
“Even if you have never picked up a comic book, stop into Amazing Comics & Cards, because you never know what you will end up finding,” Erickson said.
“We at Amazing Comics & Cards want to spread the word that comics are alive and well in 2007,” he continued. “Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot and smart.”
Comic books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. “Spiderman 3″ hits the big screen Friday, the day before Free Comic Book Day. “The first weekend of May is going to be a big day in the comic book world,” Erickson said.
Amazing Comics & Cards will hand out three comic books absolutely free to everyone who shows up on Saturday. Images of covers are posted at www.Free ComicBookDay.com.
Kids can have their picture taken with a famous costumed superhero who will swing by. He’ll be there all day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a photographer will be on hand to take the pictures. Customers who dress as their favorite superhero will receive a special gift.
Special guest artists from Top Cow Comics, Eric and Rick Basaldua will be appearing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to sign autographs, showcase their artwork and visit with fans.
Regular updates, information about comic books, and lists of participating publishers (and their comics) are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 9 a.m. Saturday and runs until 6 p.m. at Amazing Comics & Cards, 5555 Stearns Street, Suite 103 in Long Beach. Call (562) 493-4427 for more information.
