2013 Free Comic Book Day 2000 AD

[Grant Goggans]

Somehow the two year-old behaved and was extremely good and patient while we waited in the 45-minute queue at Great Escape here in Mayretta GA.  I got the last copy of the freebie prog, and sadly it's in pretty bad shape, with an ugly tear from the top that goes down almost two inches through the first twelve pages.  BAH.

Went by another shop to try my luck for a second copy.  Line there was an hour long.  I'd asked too much of the toddler as it was.

The prog is *terrific*.  Ten out of ten to the Nerve Centre for this one.  Sensible ads for other products, great choice of material, different styles, not relying too much on the heavyweight characters, this is just a really good collection.

[sheldipez]

I ordered from Disposable Heroes, too. There's a comic shop about three miles away, but they apparently have "no interest" in FCBD.

So not much reason to support em I guess? Sad stuff.
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[Bat King]

I bagged 2. 1 for me and one for a lapsed squaax at work.

My son snagged one too but later at Royal Armouries he volunteered hid to be donated to someone who had missed out. My kind son will read my colleague's copy... Mine got signed by Peter Doherty! Peter was there giving tips on drawing as part of the Superheroes stuff they are doing this Bank Holiday.

[DreddRunner]

I went to my local comic book store at 1:00 on Saturday in anticipation of having my first physical copy of  a 2000AD comic.
Even at 1:00 the line was wrapped around the building!  Ending up waiting a little over an hour to get in, but knew it would be worth it to get the 2000AD and IDW comic.

Once we got in (letting in 12 at a time) made my way to the FCBD table and.....

Nothing.

All the 2000AD & IDW comics were gone.

I was deflated.  Couldn't believe it.  And it was my first FCBD!

Still glad I went though.  Saw some very passionate fans there.

Looks like I'll have to search eBay for these "Free" comics!!

[sheldipez]

Looks like I'll have to search eBay for these "Free" comics!!

DisposableHeroes still have them in http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html for 99p, bagged, boarded and delivered for less than a £1

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[Hawkmumbler]

Looks like I'll have to search eBay for these "Free" comics!!

DisposableHeroes still have them in http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html for 99p, bagged, boarded and delivered for less than a £1

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Doesn't this defeat the point of FCBD? 

[Trout]

Looks like I'll have to search eBay for these "Free" comics!!

DisposableHeroes still have them in http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html for 99p, bagged, boarded and delivered for less than a £1

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Doesn't this defeat the point of FCBD? 

Yup. What a daft thing to do.

[glassstanley]

Daft only if you don't have a comic shop locally that participates.

[DreddRunner]

Looks like I'll have to search eBay for these "Free" comics!!

DisposableHeroes still have them in http://www.disposableheroes.co.uk/free-comic-book-day-2013/cat_362.html for 99p, bagged, boarded and delivered for less than a £1

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Doesn't this defeat the point of FCBD? 

Yup. What a daft thing to do.

Ouch.   I knew someone had to ruin the friendliness.

Well, if they are all gone-and you really want one, what do you suggest?


@sheldipez  Thank you!

[DreddRunner]

Daft only if you don't have a comic shop locally that participates.

Thank you. 

Yeah, didn't really understand that response.  Guess there's one in every bunch.

[sheldipez]

Daft only if you don't have a comic shop locally that participates.

Or if you waited in queue all day at a store to come away empty handed!

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[Satanist]

Well me and the wee men waited half an hour to get into FP. Got to the front door and the boss shouts "sorry folks but theres not much left". Everyone groans and mutters. He then spots me and goes "Alright mate I've put your lot aside" and hands me a bag of goodies.

There was still quite a pile of 2000ads when I got in though so me and the boys got one each. 

They also had a 20% discount on GN's. Which was nice.

[Trout]

Nobody's entitled to anything here. The point is to have a fun promotional event that gets people into shops. If you miss out - as I did for many years, due to living in a remote place - that's a shame, but it doesn't mean anyone gets to undermine the purpose of the day.

The argument takes place every year, and it goes like this:

Comics people: "Hey, let's promote our great work and have fun. Here's some free stuff!"

Most fans: "Hey, free stuff and fun! Thanks! I feel good!"

Comics people: "You're welcome! We feel good too!"

A few angry fans: "I didn't get free stuff. I feel bad. Give me the free stuff now!"

Comics people: "No. You're missing the point."

The angry few fans: "I feel bad. You must feel bad too. I will fill the internet with bad feeling."


I suppose the angry few are entitled to make a point of view but I am so very, very sick of it. Free Comic Book Day is great. I took part and so did my kids. So did lots of other people and their kids. If you didn't take part, and missed out, then next time you should find a way to take part.

[DreddRunner]

Exactly where in my post did I come off as entitled or angry??

Maybe you should have re-read my post again instead of trying to pick a fight.

I said I was deflated.  I'm pretty sure that does not equal angry or entitled. 

And at the end of my post I said

"Still glad I went though.  Saw some very passionate fans there."

I'm not sure what your problem is, but you read way too much into what I said.

[Hawkmumbler]

Trout was pointing out how certain places are charging for the purchase of FCBD products. Instead of, you know, giving them out for free.