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Free Comic Book Day

D Shipway — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:16:32 +0000

A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Niagara Falls with Comics for All Ages!

Pulp Comics in Niagara Falls is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form on Saturday, May 1st. On Free Comic Book Day, over two million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books!

“The wide variety of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages — children, teens, and adults – can find something appropriate that they will like,” said Paul Tappay owner of Pulp Comics.

Now in its eighth 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 Pulp Comics, because you never know what you will end up finding.”

“We at Pulp Comics want to spread the word that comics are bigger than ever and perfect for today’s times,” Tappay 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. The first weekend of May is going to be a big day in the comic book world.”

Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.

SHOW UP IN COSTUME AND WIN AT PULP COMICS!

On Free Comic Book Day, anyone who shows up in costume as their favorite comic book character, gets a ballot to win a great prize!

The Watchmen: Rorschach Prop Replica Grappling Gun and Mask! (retail price $299)
This # 449 of a limited release of only 1,000 made!

Costume shy? Anyone can enter, just spend more than $20 that day(before tax) and receive a free ballot! Come in Costume and spend more than $20, get 2 ballots!

As well there will sales all day long! 20% – %50 off featured items! Cake and refreshments and other goodies while they last!

Free Comic Book Day kicks off on May 1st at 9 am and runs until 5 pm at Pulp Comics at 4413 Queen Street. Call 905-353-0666 for more information.

Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional effort by the North American comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores. Brainstormed by retailer Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics in Concord CA in his “Big Picture” column in the August 2001 issue of Comics & Games Retailer magazine, it was started in 2002 and is coordinated by the industry’s single large distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors. The next event will be on May 1, 2010.

BNL at Pulp Comics

D Shipway — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:44:11 +0000

Ed Robertson from Barenaked Ladies came into the store yesterday to buy Walking Dead TPB #11.

Book Signing

D Shipway — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:35:21 +0000

Cartoonist Vince Thompson This Saturday

Writer and Artist Vince Thompson will be in store signing copies of his book ‘Vinny & Bud’ on 19 December at 12:00

Vince Thompson was born in Welland, Ontario and moved to Niagara Falls at the age of 7. A self taught artist, Vince has drawn and doodled since he was 3 yrs old. Vince has a passion for art and has painted murals in many of the schools in the Niagara Region. His own creation Vinny & Bud was born in 2004.

Halloween Costumes

D Shipway — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:03:20 +0000

Last minute halloween costumes available, as well as stock all year round for any themed events.

Hero Up!

Let your geek flag fly with high quality costumes for all ages. Halloween costumes from kids to adults are available from our supplier Rubies, but the last day for orders guaranteed to be here in time for the holiday is Friday, October 9th.

What are YOU going to dress as this halloween?
Contact Pulp Comics for information or to place an order.

Classic Team Ups

Superman & Batman

Batman & Robin

Spider-Man & Black Cat

Green Lantern, The Flash & Wonder Woman

If you think of any others, suggest them in the comments!

About Rubies

The world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of Halloween and Carnival products. Rubies specializes in the design and production of costumes, masks, boxed costume sets, make-up, wigs, hats, prosthetics, theatrical costumes and accessory items.

Extensive catalogue of licensed costumes and accessories

Who’s Who on Twitter

D Shipway — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:34:53 +0000

From tips and tricks by the creators of the comics themselves, to news and announcements on upcoming works, a list of Who’s Who on Twitter.

Comic Talent:

Neil Gaiman – @neilhimself – Marvelman, Marvel 1602, The Sandman, and novels: Stardust, American Gods, Coraline, The Graveyard Book
Dave McKean – @DaveMcKean – Black Orchid , Hellblazer, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, The Sandman, Cages, Violent Cases
Joe Quesada – @JoeQuesada – Legendary artist, and current Editor-In-Chief of Marvel Comics
Brian M. Bendis - @brianmbendis - Ultimate Spider-Man, Powers, New Avengers, Daredevil, Alias, Jinx, House of M, Secret Invasion
Geoff Johns – @GeoffJohns0 – 52, Action Comics, Avengers, The Flash, Green Lantern, Infinite Crisis, JSA, Stars and S.T.R.I.P.E., Teen Titans
C.B. Cebulski – @CBCebulski – Marvel Fairy Tales and current talent liason for Marvel Comics
Matt Fraction - @mattfraction - X-Men, Thor, Iron Man
Ed Brubaker - @brubaker - Captain America, Daredevil, Catwoman, Criminal, Gotham Central, Sleeper, The Marvels Project
Fred Van Lente – @FredVanLente – Action Philosophers, Incredible Hercules, Marvel Zombies
Tom Brevoort – @TomBrevoort – Executive Editor for Marvel Comics and New Avengers, Civil War, and Fantastic Four
Jim Lee – @JimLee00 – X-Men, WildC.A.T.s, Batman: Hush, Superman: For Tomorrow, All Star Batman
Jill Thompson – @TheJillThompson – Sandman, Scary Godmother, The Invisibles, Swamp Thing, Wonder Woman
Dan Slott – @DanSlott – Amazing Spider-Man, Avengers: The Initiative, Ren & Stimpy, She-Hulk
Skottie Young – @SkottieYoung – New Warriors, Human Torch, Spider-Man Legend of the Spider Clan and New X-Men
Kevin Smith – @ThatKevinSmith – Clerks comics, Chasing Dogma, Bluntman and Chronic, Daredevil, Green Arrow, Spider-Man/Black Cat, Daredevil/Bullseye: The Target, Batman: Cacophony
Len Wein – @LenWein – X-Men, Swamp Thing, Wolverine, Brother Voodoo
Paul Dini – @Paul_Dini – producer and writer for Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, The New Batman/Superman Adventures, Batman Beyond and Duck Dodgers.

Resources:

DC Comics - @dc_nation
Marvel Comics - @Marvel
Ryan Penagos – @Agent_M – “Agent M is the fly on the wall, the man behind the curtain, your spy inside the House of Ideas.”
Blair Butler – @blairbutler – Host of G4′s Fresh Ink and all around comic geek goddess
Cat Mihos – @neverwear – Neil Gaimans’ assistant and oversees merchandising
ComicList – @ComicList – Upcoming releases and updates

Others from this list from Felicia Day

Ivan Brandon - @ivanbrandon
Paul Cornell - @Paul_Cornell
Valerie D’Orazio -@ohsuperheroine
Andy Diggle - @andydiggle
Danny Donovan - @dannydonovan
David Gallaher - @davidgallaher
Kieron Gillen - @bremxjones
Adam Koford - @apelad
Brian Lynch - @BrianLynch
Bryan Lee O’Malley- @radiomaru
Brian Reed - @BrianReed
Rick Remender - @remender
Ben Templesmith - @templesmith
Brian Wood - @brianwood