Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. More than a princess storytime storytime tuesday june 16, 2020 4. Free comic book day, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores. A comic book vendor reads at his booth saturday during the two day comic book city con at the empire room in downtown greensboro. Footage from the free comic book day event hosted by. Greensboro, nc the triads fastest growing comic book retailer will open its second location in greensboro. 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. May 03, 2009 footage from the free comic book day event hosted by acme comics in greensboro, n. New neighbors in the shopping center mean a new look for our free comic book day festivities with the same great freebies, savings, and. Greensboro sitin, act of nonviolent protest against a segregated lunch counter in greensboro, north carolina, that began on february 1, 1960.
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. Library facilities are closed until further notice and all programs, events and meeting room bookings are canceled through april 30. People who attended saturdays grand opening of the comic dimension, which coincided with free comic book day, won door prizes. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Ssalefish comics is just about the best comic shop in the world. Maybe youre not that into comics, but youd like to be. Acme comics comic bookstore in greensboro, north carolina. We can be heroes, may 6 at elm street center, 232 s. Apr 19, 2017 the may 6 grawl brawl will benefit the i am a queen foundations teen conference. Acme comics 2150 lawndale drive, greensboro, nc 27408. Triad goodwill seeks fashion designers and enthusiasts for october fashion showcase. The line for free comic book day at acme comics in greensboro nc has already begun.
The following is a listing of other free comic book day events happening in greensboro may 6th. A martin luther king comic book inspired the iconic greensboro four sitin. May 05, 2018 with our first year in the books, weve grown by leaps and bounds and our free comic book day festivities will reflect that. 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. Ryan oakley, amanda rachels, alexis ziritt, and more sign at acme comics to celebrate free comic book day on saturday, may 4, 2019. Top 10 best comic book stores in greensboro, nc last updated. Footage from the free comic book day event hosted by acme comics in greensboro, n. Free comic book day 2018 in greensboro ssalefish comics. Acme comics free comic book day 2010 commercial interlude. Its success led to a wider sitin movement, organized primarily by the student nonviolent coordinating committee sncc, that spread throughout the south. Join tens of thousands comic con going fans on the comic fans squad to receive information for your favorite comic, anime and fan conventions around the country. Come on by to get a free comic book and try your hand at some. Best comic books in greensboro, nc parts unknown the comic book store, acme comics, ssalefish comics, the comic dimension, jcpenney. Events archives page 2 of 5 greensboro convention and.
Though published by the fellowship of reconciliation, perhaps the most prominent public claim has been that the comic book was produced by the al capp organization. Established in 1983, we are the oldest and largest comic book store in the greensboro, high point, and winston salem north carolina region collectively known as the triad as a full service comic book store we offer weekly new releases of comic books from major and small press publishers, a selection of over one. 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. Acme comics 2150 lawndale dr, greensboro, north carolina 27408 rated 4. Triad goodwill will extend the designer deadline for this years rock the runway to saturday, february 29 at 11. But while hitchcock may not be a super hero, he sure likes to hang out with them, which helps explain how hes managed to survive as the proprietor of a. What better way to enjoy the festivities than in the city that has been officially nicknamed by the greensboro city council, comic book city, usa. Its almost free comic book day, and you know what that means. In this special martin luther king day edition of comic book legends revealed, learn the story of how a comic about king inspired the greensboro four.
Reviews on comic book stores in greensboro, nc acme comics, parts unknown the comic book store, the comic dimension, ssalefish comics, jcpenney. Established in 1983, acme comics is a multiyear eisnernominated full service comic book store and. The holiday celebrates the art and science behind comic books and encourages people to read and share comic books. Click through for the full poster art by our former employee and good friend michole miller. People who attended saturdays grand opening of the comic dimension won door.
The may 6 grawl brawl will benefit the i am a queen foundations teen conference greensboro the greensboro arm wrestling league grawl, in partnership with four local comic book shops, will host grawl brawl iv. Apr 23, 2015 almost every comic store celebrates free comic book day on the first saturday in may. This is a special martin luther king day edition of cblr. Free comic book day 2019 in greensboro ssalefish comics. Open since 1982, our exceptional staff and inventory are here to serve you.
Its free comic book day and fans are always the winners. Score some free comics from our local comic stores and watch. Kelly yates is a graphic designer by day and comic book artist by night. Acme comics is a eisnernominated comic book specialty shop in greensboro, nc. Greensboro the greensboro arm wrestling league grawl, in partnership with four local comic book shops, will host grawl brawl iv. Acme comics celebrates its 35th birthday, free comic book day. Though published by the fellowship of reconciliation, perhaps the most prominent public claim has been that the comic book.
Free comic book day 2020 postponed mar 19, 2020 as the impact and spread of the coronavirus covid19 continues to evolve, diamond comic distributors has made the difficult decision to postpone the event to a date later in the summer. Superhero songs comic book stores best streaming tv service comic book news. In more than a princess storytime we read books that show our young girls that there is more to life than being a princess. Free comics, free graphic novels, free variant covers, guest artists with free giveaways, free raffle, free cake, a storewide buy two get one fr. Ssalefish comics 1622 stanley road greensboro, nc, 27407 united states. Acme comics is a locally owned and operated, full service comic book store. Greensboro on free comic book day, the good guys always win. Apr 30, 2018 free comic book day, the highly anticipated annual event connecting comic book fans with independent and locally owned comic book stores, is saturday, may 5th this year.
Free comic book day, the highly anticipated annual event connecting comic book fans with independent and locally owned comic book stores, is saturday, may 5th this year. Welcome to comic book legends revealed, where we examine comic book legends and whether they are true or false. The triads two biggest comic book stores join forces to open. Greensboros ultimate free comic book day guide geeksboro. Greensboro arm wrestling league hosts free comic book day. The triads two biggest comic book stores join forces to. Comic book city con, 203 s elm st, greensboro, nc 2020. With our first year in the books, weve grown by leaps and bounds and our free comic book day festivities will reflect that. Spiderwoman, star wars, batman, robin, spawn, the resistance, firefly, and more. Almost every comic store celebrates free comic book day on the first saturday in may. Comic book fans in the area and beyond look forward to it. Day one of comic book fans and characters in greensboro. Top 10 best comic books in greensboro, nc last updated april. Its part of an annual effort to bring new readers into independent comic book stores.
The comic dimension the triads premier comic and gaming. Greensboros oldest and largest full service comic book shop. After providing comic book readers with excellent customer service for more than a decade, winstonsalems ssalefish comics will be opening a second location in greensboro. Since the very first one in 2002, free comic book day has grown into something truly unique. People lined up in greensboro to take advantage of. In 2017, all four of greensboros comic book stores will be teaming up for a good cause on free comic book day. Bridgit connell is the creator of titan publishings comic book brother nash, the.
Here are fifty of them, across the usa, into canada, over to the uk, france. Free comic book day has also garnered press coverage in the news media. Greensboro comicon north carolina comic cons 2020 dates. Mar 31, 2003 but while hitchcock may not be a super hero, he sure likes to hang out with them, which helps explain how hes managed to survive as the proprietor of a greensboro comic book store after more than. Comic shops using exclusive covers to draw customers.
Greensboro, nc by popular demand, goodwill industries of central north carolina, inc. Comic shops using exclusive covers to draw customers local. Comic book city, usa celebrates fcbd greensboro convention. 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. People lined up in greensboro to take advantage of the freebie. June 2020 tuesday 16 more than a princess storytime storytime tuesday june 16, 2020 4. Find out all of the awesome guests that we will be hosting for greensboro comicon. We have a wide variety of products to offer to you, plus a fun and exciting place where you can play all of your favorite games with your favorite friends.
The mlk comic book that inspired an iconic sitin cbr. When acme comics opened in downtown greensboro in 1983, superheroes hadnt conquered pop culture. In more than a princess storytime we read books that show our young girls that there is more. The comic dimension the triads premier comic and gaming store.
858 1224 1445 447 995 1050 1250 575 1301 770 959 340 375 1406 1112 1206 812 121 200 541 989 477 1183 1119 925 1344 504 1260 1324 486 614 1018