This is your GUIDE to how our Free Comic Book Day works.
Have fun and enjoy the comics!
Go to our Free Comic Book Day page for details about the free comics and the artists.
How does Free Comic Book Day work?
Which comics are free?
· The main free comic selection is listed below.
· Samples of all the free comics are available at the front counter.
How do I get my free comic?
· Each and every visitor gets one free comic.
· Make your selection.
· The staff behind the counter will hand you your comic(s).
Can I get more than one free comic?
· Present your library card to get an additional free comic.
· Donate a non-perishable food item to get an additional free comic.
· (A food donation of multiple items counts for 1 comic but we appreciate your generosity.)
· Donate 50 cents to the Newark Charter School to get an additional free comic.
What are the Free Comics?
This is a brief list of fan favorites and staff picks.
Samples of all the free comics are available at the front counter.
Tiny Titans #1 - Your favorite heroes still in car seats! - All Ages
Nascar Heroes - Get it signed by the creators Rich Faber and John Gallaher! - All Ages
Marvel Adventures 3 in 1 - Iron Man, Hulk, Spider-man and Ant Man! - All Ages
Comics Go Hollywood! - Get it signed by Mike Manley! - All Ages
All Star Superman #1 - Classic Superhero goodness - PG
X-Men - Marvels Mightiest Heros unite in this one shot - PG
Hellboy/B.P.R.D. - Dave’s Pick - PG-13
Del Ray/Dabel Brothers Preview - Featuring the Dresden Files #1 - Joe’s Pick - PG
Top Cow/Broken Trinity - Darkness, Witchblade & the Angelus - Kita’s Pick - PG-13
There are over 25 titles to choose from, these are just the tip of the iceberg!
Character Schedule & Special Appearances
· Mayor Funk ribbon cutting ceremony: 12pm
· Spider-Man: 12pm to 2pm
· Darth Vader & Tie-Fighter Pilot: 1pm to 3pm
· Batman: 2pm to 4pm
Photographs
· Personal cameras welcome OR
· Jim Malone and portraitefx will take and print a digital 5×7 for $5.
· A portion of the fee benefits Newark Charter School and Hero Initiative.
· Some photos will be available for purchase online. Ask photographer for details.
Who Are the Guest Artists?
Scott Neely - Scooby-Doo, Cartoon Network Block Party, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Neil Vokes - Superman Adventures, Untold Tales of Spidy, The Black Forrest
Mike Manley - Editor of Draw! Magazine. artist for Marvel, DC, and Dark Horse
Jamar Nicholas - Gross Point Adventures, Radiskull & Devil Doll, The Jamar Chronicles
John Gallagher & Rich Faber - Nascar Heroes, Buzzboy, Roboy Red
Buzz Hasson & Ken Haeser - Living Corpse, designed our logo, movie monster creators
Artist Information
The artists are here for you to talk with, ask questions and watch them draw.
This year the artists will also do workshops at the Newark Arts Alliance (see below)
Are the artists charging for sketches?
This is at the artist’s discretion, generally the artists are happy to do a free quick sketch-especially for the kids.
We may limit and cap the artist lines throughout the day for breaks and workshops.
If you have a large party with you please do not hold up the line with requests for everyone. All the artists have prints they are happy to autograph.
If you are just looking for a quick autograph, please check with the artist assistants.
What’s Happening at the Newark Arts Alliance (NAA)?
The NAA is our new neighbor right next door and they are teaming up with us for FCBD.
Our guest artists will appear at the NAA for some kid-friendly mini drawing classes!
NAA Artist Schedule:
12-12:30 Buzz & Ken “Drawing monsters and cool facial expressions”
12:45-1:15 Scott Neely “Cartoon Network Characters”
1:30-2:00 Mike Manley “Saturday Morning heroes”
2:15-2:45 Jamar Nicholas “Rockin’ the Imagination”
3:30-4:00 John Gallagher & Rich Faber “Create a Superhero”
NAA To-Go Art Activity:
12-4:00 Newark Art Alliance’s To-Go Art Activity. Children of all ages may decorate their own mask. Create superheroes, villains, princesses, monsters, or anything you can imagine!
Where are the donations going?
This year we will raise money for the Newark Charter School and Hero Initiative.
· Hero Initiative is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping comic book industry veterans by providing financial aid for emergency situations, medical care and other necessities of life.
· Newark Charter School is a local elementary school.
· Newark Food Bank gets all non-perishable food items that are donated.
Captain Blue Hen Comics
280 E Main St Newark, DE 19711
www.CAPTAINBLUEHEN.com
May 1st, 2008 |
