Ryan oakley, amanda rachels, alexis ziritt, and more sign at acme comics to celebrate free comic book day on saturday, may 4, 2019. Acme comics presents, 2150 lawndale dr, greensboro, nc 2020. Jacob chabot mike henderson stephen green dan dos santos chris giarrusso amanda rachels gregg schigiel brian smith randall trang warren wucinich as always, sketches and signatures are free, just like the official fcbd titles, but we encourage you to check. By catherine carlock reporter, triad business journal. Since the very first one in 2002, free comic book day has grown into something truly unique. Jump in line and get excited as acme gives away about 30,000 special edition free comic book day comic books. Ill be part of the free comic book day celebration at acme comics in greensboro, nc. A local store, acme comics, is offering free comic books saturday and the fans have turned out. Acme comics is an eisnernominated comic book store, as well as the oldest and largest comic specialty shop in the triad area greensboro, winston salem, high point, with 34 years of experience and counting. Acme comics hosts several comic creators on saturday may 6, 2017 to celebrate free comic book day. Greensboros oldest and largest full service comic book shop.
His credits include the ultimates, ultimate spiderman, iron man, captain america, the incredible hulk, and dozens of other comics. Established in 1983, acme comics is the triads original comic book store. Stephen mayer of acme comics greensboro, nc for detailed information on how to make your free comic book day event even more successful. The managers of acme comics, the popular greensboro comic book shop on. Comic shops using exclusive covers to draw customers local. Acme comics expands in greensboro triad business journal greensboro.
Comic shop road trip acme superstore video music download. I hear that acme comics puts on a heck of a free comic book day and i have every intention of returning. There will also be local artists and vendors, face painting and other fun surprises and activities. Its a day of signings and sightings and fun and frolic for all. May 03, 2009 footage from the free comic book day event hosted by acme comics in greensboro, n. Whether youre making changes to the titles on your free subscription list, searching for that elusive back issue, or just asking questions as a comics newcomer, our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you. The possibilities of a cape and mask how to incorporate superheroes into public library programming superheroes in libraries can go well beyond the graphic novel collections and the occasional superhero. Feb 10, 20 gail simone and acme comics manager jermaine lord retail exumso today i took a little drive to acme comics in greensboro north carolina where comic book icon gail simone was doing a signing. We expect this to be one of the largest free comic book day events in the world, said jermaine. While acme comics of greensboro, north carolina have some fun clips too. Though the comic books are not free to us, we offer them free of any inherent or connected charge to the attendees to say thank you for your love of comic books and for supporting acme comics as a greensboro institution since 1983. Greensboro nc 27410 336574acme 2263 monday 10am 7pm tuesday 10am 6pm wednesday 10am 7pm thursday 10am 7pm friday 10am 7pm saturday 10am 7pm sunday 12pm 6pm.
Acme comics is a eisnernominated comic book specialty shop in greensboro, nc. Free comic book day, which is held on the first saturday in may and started the same weekend as the opening of 2002s spiderman, is in its 16th year. Comic shops using exclusive covers to draw customers. Comic book city, usa celebrates fcbd greensboro convention. Greensboros ultimate free comic book day guide geeksboro.
Acme comics 2150 lawndale dr, greensboro, north carolina 27408 rated 4. Free comic book day shawn crystal, vanesa del rey, favian gonzalez, stephen green, andrew maclean, ryan oakley, amanda rachels, alexis ziritt, and more sign at acme comics to celebrate free comic book day on saturday, may 4, 2019. Footage from the free comic book day event hosted by acme comics in greensboro, n. Ill be in london this morning for free comic book day.
A child reads a comic book saturday at acme comics in greensboro during free comic book day, a nationwide event that is celebrated on the first saturday in may each year. The nationwide day celebrates comic book culture, there are some facets of the mass giveaway that some people may not know. Comic book fans in the area and beyond look forward to it. The line for free comic book day at acme comics in greensboro nc has already begun. Lines form for free comic book day on saturday local news. Whether youre making changes to the titles on your free subscription list, searching for that elusive back issue, or just asking questions as a comics newcomer, our friendly. Greensboros acme comics plans to host a twoday comic book city con in 20 at the empire room downtown that organizers hope will draw more than 2,00. On saturday may 6, greensboros acme comics, comic dimension, parts unknown and ssalefish greensboro will devote their regular business hours to dispensing thousands of free comic books to children and adults alike as part of the. Mar 28, 2016 ill be part of the free comic book day celebration at acme comics in greensboro, nc. I stepped in here the other day while waiting to be sat at hops. Acme comics planning greensboro comic book convention in 20. And the first free comic book day was two decades away. Acme comics is a locally owned and operated, full service comic book store offering weekly new releases of comic. The giraffe is no where to be found, but shes not the only costumed crusader excited about free comic book day 2010 at acme comics in greensboro, nc.
Grab a free comic for yourself at a participating store on free comic book day the holiday has three main aims to create new comic book readers, to show appreciation to current comic book fans, and to bring back former comic book readers by reminding them about the joy of reading comic books. Wednesday, april 12, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for free comic book day on saturday, may 6. Celebrate free comic book day 2014 with your favorite dc comics writers and artists dc. Jacob and i will be at the greatest comic shop in the world. Best comic books in greensboro, nc parts unknown the comic book store, acme comics, ssalefish comics, the comic dimension, jcpenney. I hear that acme comics puts on a heck of a free comic book day and i have every. Acme comics planning greensboro comic book convention in. We carry comics, used action figures and toys, vintage vinyl records, dvds, games, posters and cds, graphic novels and much more.
Parks, mayer and ewing are planning a soft open for ssalefish greensboro from 8 a. We expect this to be one of the largest free comic book day events in. Comic book city con, 203 s elm st, greensboro, nc 2020. The triads two biggest comic book stores join forces to. Nov 02, 2012 greensboro s acme comics plans to host a two day comic book city con in 20 at the empire room downtown that organizers hope will draw more than 2,00. Greensboro nc 27410 336574 acme 2263 monday 10am 7pm tuesday 10am 6pm wednesday 10am 7pm thursday 10am 7pm friday 10am 7pm saturday 10am 7pm sunday 12pm 6pm. Its the annual comic book holidayand they even give them away for free. Featuring an allstar lineup of guests, mustsee panels and the best in afterhours entertainment, comic book city con has something for every kind. And acme comics will have a selection of free marvel comics avengers and. Located inside acme comics, acme comics presents a wonderful selection of the best in all ages comics and comics aimed at younger readers. Acme comics 2150 lawndale drive, greensboro, nc 27408. Transformers g1 hasbro 1987 fortress maximus door ramp rubsign headmaster.
Celebrate free comic book day 2014 with your favorite dc. Plus, we proudly present a wide variety of transformers and godzilla collectibles, and funko pop vinyl figurines. Acme comics interview talking avengers and free comics for you. Shawn crystal, vanesa del rey, favian gonzalez, stephen green, andrew maclean, ryan oakley, amanda rachels, alexis ziritt, and more sign at acme comics to celebrate free comic book day on saturday, may 4, 2019. Acme comics is an eisnernominated comic book store, as well the oldest and largest comic specialty shop in greensboro, nc, with 30 years of experience and counting. Located inside acme comics, acme comics presents a wonderful selection of the best in all ages comics and. When acme had a marvel comics secret wars exclusive cover for free comic book day, it had to order 10,000 copies, mayer said. Brian smith is a former marvel comics editor and current d.
Acme comics 2150 lawndale drive, greensboro, nc 27408 3365742263. This year, acme comics, the winner of the eisner spirit of comics retailer award, is celebrating its 30 th anniversary and has plans to host a comic con in the area called comic book city con later this year with a guest line up that will include mark waid and jonathon hickman. Though available quantities will vary, on free comic book day attendees may have access 1 copy of each type. Comic book fans line up outside acme comics in greensboro on saturday for free comic book day.
Free comic book day at acme comics event sioux city. Apr 23, 2015 50 comic stores events on free comic book day, may 2nd 2015. Free comic book day last edited by pikahyper on 050519 12. Posts about acme comics free comic book day written by austin getzelman. Thirtyfive years later and now at 2150 lawndale dr. Spiderwoman, star wars, batman, robin, spawn, the resistance, firefly, and more. Acme comics free comic book day 2010 commercial interlude. Apr 16, 2010 the giraffe is no where to be found, but shes not the only costumed crusader excited about free comic book day 2010 at acme comics in greensboro, nc. Established in 1983, acme comics is a multiyear eisnernominated full service comic book store and. Acme comics in greensboro acme comics 2150 lawndale dr. Acme comics greensboro convention and visitors bureau. Acme comics celebrates its 35th birthday, free comic book day. Not only material from marvel comics and dc comics, but a variety of publishers such as image. Having seen quite a few comic shops between my native california and the east.
Lines form for free comic book day on saturday local. Top 10 best comic books in greensboro, nc last updated april. Apr 30, 2018 be sure to get your free comic book and take part in exciting events, such as costume contests, raffle prizes, and meeting local comic artists, at one of greensboros four participating comic book stores. Let me start this off by saying this is by far the biggest and nicest comic book shop ive ever gone to.
Be sure to get your free comic book and take part in exciting events, such as costume contests, raffle prizes, and meeting local comic artists, at one of greensboros four participating comic book stores. Whether youre making changes to the titles on your free subscription list, searching for that elusive back issue, or just asking questions as a comics newcomer, our friendly, knowledgeable staff. Hes referring to a 20 feud with greensboros acme comics, which booked its comic book city con two weeks before nc comicon that year, resulting in misunderstandings and hurt feelings on both. May 07, 2016 comic book fans line up outside acme comics in greensboro on saturday for free comic book day. This is the first time ive ever done a free comic book day. On that day, comic book stores worldwide will welcome thousands of eager fans through their doors with free comics and instore events geared towards new readers and old alike. When acme comics opened in downtown greensboro in 1983, superheroes hadnt conquered pop culture. Open since 1982, our exceptional staff and inventory are here to serve you. She was among seven people already lined up outside acme comics around lunchtime friday for saturdays free comic book day. Omg acme go to this epic store now comics marvel dc storetour. Colby murdock wghp this is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The triads two biggest comic book stores join forces to open. Acme comics is an eisnernominated comic book store, as well as the triads oldest and largest comic specialty shop, with 30 years of experience and counting.
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