Comments on: FCBD 2007: The Comics http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/ Independent Opinions on Comics of All Kinds Fri, 25 May 2012 18:40:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Free Comic Book Day 2009 » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-103494 Free Comic Book Day 2009 » Comics Worth Reading Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:52:11 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-103494 [...] really glad I stopped trying to cover all of the comics released on this day, because this year there are 40 comics, and some of them … well, I [...]

[...] really glad I stopped trying to cover all of the comics released on this day, because this year there are 40 comics, and some of them … well, I [...]

]]> By: Love and Capes Catchup » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-87287 Love and Capes Catchup » Comics Worth Reading Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:21:48 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-87287 [...] recommended issue 1 and issue 2, as well as the fourth issue, which came out for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) last year. (I skipped the third issue only because of timing, not because of [...]

[...] recommended issue 1 and issue 2, as well as the fourth issue, which came out for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) last year. (I skipped the third issue only because of timing, not because of [...]

]]> By: New Little Archie Volume; Unpopular FCBD Choice » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-81636 New Little Archie Volume; Unpopular FCBD Choice » Comics Worth Reading Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:07:58 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-81636 [...] Scott at Polite Dissent conducted an interesting experiment. He put out a bunch of all-ages Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) comics in waiting rooms and then checked which ones got worn out first. Most popular (based on this [...]

[...] Scott at Polite Dissent conducted an interesting experiment. He put out a bunch of all-ages Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) comics in waiting rooms and then checked which ones got worn out first. Most popular (based on this [...]

]]> By: FCBD Books Now Must All Be for All Ages » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-79682 FCBD Books Now Must All Be for All Ages » Comics Worth Reading Fri, 07 Dec 2007 03:57:33 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-79682 [...] previous years, the Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) committee has required that Gold-level titles (which participating retailers must purchase) be suitable for all ages, but Silver titles were able [...]

[...] previous years, the Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) committee has required that Gold-level titles (which participating retailers must purchase) be suitable for all ages, but Silver titles were able [...]

]]> By: And You Thought I Was Bitter… » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-66432 And You Thought I Was Bitter… » Comics Worth Reading Tue, 15 May 2007 03:08:24 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-66432 [...] Hatcher discusses his Free Comic Book Day experience. Some excerpts: What we think of as 'the mainstream' -- the regular monthly books [...]

[...] Hatcher discusses his Free Comic Book Day experience. Some excerpts: What we think of as ‘the mainstream’ — the regular monthly books [...]

]]> By: TwoMorrows’ New Sources of Income » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-66063 TwoMorrows’ New Sources of Income » Comics Worth Reading Thu, 10 May 2007 11:46:51 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-66063 [...] publisher is also selling its Free Comic Book Day edition for the bargain price of $5 PLUS shipping. The justification? “[N]ow that the event [...]

[...] publisher is also selling its Free Comic Book Day edition for the bargain price of $5 PLUS shipping. The justification? “[N]ow that the event [...]

]]> By: Dark Horse Promotes Out-of-Stock Product » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-65904 Dark Horse Promotes Out-of-Stock Product » Comics Worth Reading Wed, 09 May 2007 12:14:31 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-65904 [...] But some of it’s just poor planning. Take, for another example, the Umbrella Academy. The Free Comic Book Day issue did exactly what it was supposed to: it got new readers into stores. They were attracted by [...]

[...] But some of it’s just poor planning. Take, for another example, the Umbrella Academy. The Free Comic Book Day issue did exactly what it was supposed to: it got new readers into stores. They were attracted by [...]

]]> By: FCBD Today » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-64892 FCBD Today » Comics Worth Reading Sat, 05 May 2007 11:35:28 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-64892 [...] Today is Free Comic Book Day, and I’ll be at Richmond Comix in Richmond (Midlothian), [...]

[...] Today is Free Comic Book Day, and I’ll be at Richmond Comix in Richmond (Midlothian), [...]

]]> By: Critical Hits » Free Comic Book Day 2007 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-64746 Critical Hits » Free Comic Book Day 2007 Fri, 04 May 2007 21:32:37 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-64746 [...] I haven’t had much time to look at the recommendations this year, but there’s good information at The Beat and Comics Worth Reading. [...]

[...] I haven’t had much time to look at the recommendations this year, but there’s good information at The Beat and Comics Worth Reading. [...]

]]> By: USA Today on FCBD Peanuts » Comics Worth Reading http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-64226 USA Today on FCBD Peanuts » Comics Worth Reading Wed, 02 May 2007 23:01:07 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-64226 [...] USA Today’s Free Comic Book Day coverage focuses on the Unseen Peanuts as “the first Peanuts comic book in 40 years”. [...]

[...] USA Today’s Free Comic Book Day coverage focuses on the Unseen Peanuts as “the first Peanuts comic book in 40 years”. [...]

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-64213 Johanna Wed, 02 May 2007 22:16:03 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-64213 Thanks. I'd already determined the Image comic was inappropriate for the young because of all the blood -- but sex-related content will definitely disturb more people. Thanks. I’d already determined the Image comic was inappropriate for the young because of all the blood — but sex-related content will definitely disturb more people.

]]> By: Lisa Lopacinski http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-64204 Lisa Lopacinski Wed, 02 May 2007 21:56:30 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-64204 You may want to be cautious in who you give Wolfman to - there is a short sampler after for another comic called Britt - and there are a lot of dildos in the panels. Just so you know. You may want to be cautious in who you give Wolfman to – there is a short sampler after for another comic called Britt – and there are a lot of dildos in the panels. Just so you know.

]]> By: MonkeyBoy73 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-64183 MonkeyBoy73 Wed, 02 May 2007 20:49:29 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-64183 What did you think about Ape's Entertainment's Comic Spectacular? What did you think about Ape’s Entertainment’s Comic Spectacular?

]]> By: Al Nickerson http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-63829 Al Nickerson Tue, 01 May 2007 21:49:53 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-63829 Hi Johanna, I don't think I agree with you concerning the Nexus and Buzzboy/Roboy Red FCBD comics. Along with Wolf-Man (which looks spectacular), these will probably be the only three FCBD comics that I'll be picking up. Nexus is one of my all-time favorite comics. I am so happy to finally have Nexus return. Yes, it's been a long time since we've seen a new Nexus comic... ten years, in fact, but Nexus is one of the greatest comics ever produced. Plus, no one draw comics like The Dude! Buzzboy stands out like a big, shiny spotlight in a time when most comic books aren't so much fun. How often can we find a comic that's accessible to all ages and still be enjoyable to read? Not too often, I think. I'm always thrilled with reading the adventurers of "The World's Most Upbeat Super Hero!" Hopefully, the FCBD issue will make more readers aware of the Buzzboy trade paperbacks. Thanks for the reviews, Johanna. I hope all is well. best, Al Nickerson Hi Johanna,

I don’t think I agree with you concerning the Nexus and Buzzboy/Roboy Red FCBD comics. Along with Wolf-Man (which looks spectacular), these will probably be the only three FCBD comics that I’ll be picking up.

Nexus is one of my all-time favorite comics. I am so happy to finally have Nexus return. Yes, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen a new Nexus comic… ten years, in fact, but Nexus is one of the greatest comics ever produced. Plus, no one draw comics like The Dude!

Buzzboy stands out like a big, shiny spotlight in a time when most comic books aren’t so much fun. How often can we find a comic that’s accessible to all ages and still be enjoyable to read? Not too often, I think. I’m always thrilled with reading the adventurers of “The World’s Most Upbeat Super Hero!” Hopefully, the FCBD issue will make more readers aware of the Buzzboy trade paperbacks.

Thanks for the reviews, Johanna. I hope all is well.

best,
Al Nickerson

]]> By: Ray Cornwall http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-63761 Ray Cornwall Tue, 01 May 2007 16:25:34 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-63761 For me, Saturday is Not Free Comic Book Day. My big package of books from Mail order Comics arrives Thursday, and my wife will be out of the house all day. So I'll be reading all the trades I paid for, including Absolute Batman- The Long Halloween, Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, and a slew of others. Who needs free comics when you have piles of comics you've paid for? ;) Besides, this is the day for stores to get new customers into their house of fun. I'm already hooked on comics. I hope all the publishers who invested time and money into FCBD increase their readership. For me, Saturday is Not Free Comic Book Day. My big package of books from Mail order Comics arrives Thursday, and my wife will be out of the house all day. So I’ll be reading all the trades I paid for, including Absolute Batman- The Long Halloween, Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus, and a slew of others. Who needs free comics when you have piles of comics you’ve paid for? ;)

Besides, this is the day for stores to get new customers into their house of fun. I’m already hooked on comics. I hope all the publishers who invested time and money into FCBD increase their readership.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-63758 Johanna Tue, 01 May 2007 16:18:51 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-63758 Jim, that your boys didn't like the series until the current storyline I think supports my point -- or at least your kids share my perception. :) Scott, great to see such enthusiasm! Jim, that your boys didn’t like the series until the current storyline I think supports my point — or at least your kids share my perception. :)

Scott, great to see such enthusiasm!

]]> By: Scott Meyer http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-63750 Scott Meyer Tue, 01 May 2007 15:59:17 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-63750 Johanna, how could you!... Buzzboy is the BEST of FCBD, and the only reason that my wife and I will be driving all over town for FCBD this year will be to pick up Buzzboy. I understand your concern about the book coming out on time, but I'd rather get Buzzboy twice a year than Superman or Spiderman twice a month! Buzzboy is the greatest book out there, I couldn't recommend it any higher. Get the trades, people, if you don't have them already. Hopefully, the free Buzzboy floppy will attract alot of attention to the awesome trades, and with a larger fanbase, we'll be able to see more and more of Buzzboy, which would make us all happy. Johanna, how could you!… Buzzboy is the BEST of FCBD, and the only reason that my wife and I will be driving all over town for FCBD this year will be to pick up Buzzboy. I understand your concern about the book coming out on time, but I’d rather get Buzzboy twice a year than Superman or Spiderman twice a month! Buzzboy is the greatest book out there, I couldn’t recommend it any higher. Get the trades, people, if you don’t have them already. Hopefully, the free Buzzboy floppy will attract alot of attention to the awesome trades, and with a larger fanbase, we’ll be able to see more and more of Buzzboy, which would make us all happy.

]]> By: Jim Kosmicki http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-63711 Jim Kosmicki Tue, 01 May 2007 12:53:47 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-63711 I want to jump in on the Amelia Rules! discussion. I've followed Jimmy Gownley since Shades of Grey, and really enjoy the Amelia Rules! book too. I'm very happy to say that the local library's copies of the AR books seem to circulate regularly. I also have two boys, 13 and 10. I couldn't get them to read AR. That is, until Superheroes. The ninjas and heroes reminded them enough of Codename: Kids Next Door (a favorite cartoon show) that it made the entry point for them to learn about the other characters and their stories. They've since gone back and read the other volumes. So, from an actual parent, the slight change in storytelling emphasis helped. sometimes you have to put a little cheese on the broccoli. I want to jump in on the Amelia Rules! discussion. I’ve followed Jimmy Gownley since Shades of Grey, and really enjoy the Amelia Rules! book too. I’m very happy to say that the local library’s copies of the AR books seem to circulate regularly. I also have two boys, 13 and 10. I couldn’t get them to read AR. That is, until Superheroes. The ninjas and heroes reminded them enough of Codename: Kids Next Door (a favorite cartoon show) that it made the entry point for them to learn about the other characters and their stories. They’ve since gone back and read the other volumes. So, from an actual parent, the slight change in storytelling emphasis helped. sometimes you have to put a little cheese on the broccoli.

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-63685 Johanna Tue, 01 May 2007 11:40:27 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-63685 Lea, oh, totally. Just not, in my experience and at the store I help in, as much on this particular day as I'd hoped. (Enough qualifiers? :) ) Lea, oh, totally. Just not, in my experience and at the store I help in, as much on this particular day as I’d hoped. (Enough qualifiers? :) )

]]> By: Johanna http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/comment-page-1/#comment-63684 Johanna Tue, 01 May 2007 11:38:34 +0000 http://comicsworthreading.com/2007/04/29/fcbd-2007-the-comics/#comment-63684 Chris, I'm not surprised that our experiences differ so greatly -- I suspect, based on what I've read about your work at the Beguiling, that the stores where we've gained them are rather different as well in audience, location, and aims. Thanks for clarifying the reprint issue -- when I saw a strip from a known webcomic, I assumed otherwise, and I shouldn't have. We'll definitely be giving out Festival, but I think it'll be "oh, try this one too" instead of a primary choice. (How did I miss that that was about Toth? I thought he was writing about himself.) Chris, I’m not surprised that our experiences differ so greatly — I suspect, based on what I’ve read about your work at the Beguiling, that the stores where we’ve gained them are rather different as well in audience, location, and aims.

Thanks for clarifying the reprint issue — when I saw a strip from a known webcomic, I assumed otherwise, and I shouldn’t have.

We’ll definitely be giving out Festival, but I think it’ll be “oh, try this one too” instead of a primary choice. (How did I miss that that was about Toth? I thought he was writing about himself.)

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