Just a reminder to all that Saturday May 5th is Free Comic Book Day!(FCBD)
Free Comic Book Day is your chance to go to a local comic store and get a free comic book.
To learn more about FCBD got to www.freecomicbookday.com
Sep 30
Super heroes will join Star Wars characters and award-winning illustrators and writers for the 3rd annual Comics-Fest on
Saturday, October 15 at the downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square in Buffalo. Free and open to the public, Comics-Fest is an all ages event showcasing the fun and fascinating world of comics and graphic novels.
This year’s Comics-Fest features award winning illustrator Nicholas Gurewitch who will speak on the “Art & Business of Comic Syndication”; noted comics historian and educator Mike Lavin will talk about comic history and censorship, and Andrew Russo will forecast the future of comics in the online world.
Sessions on illustrating and drawing will be hosted by artists and comic insiders Emil Novak/ Bill Jankowski. Other workshops include making and posting fan-films online and making costumes.
Making a return visit will be the North Ridge Fanforce, Buffalo’s own local STAR WARS fan Club. Characters will invite attendees to participate in light saber dueling, crafts, games, a Riddler’s table and photo opportunities.
Costumes are encouraged for the event and those in costume will be awarded a prize and will be eligible to enter the Comic-Fests online costume contest. The overall winner will receive a collection of comic books, graphic novels, movies, posters and more!
And last but not least - With the help of Queen City Book Store Buffalo’s premier comic outlet everyone who attends this event will receive a free comic book!