FREE Comic Book Day
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Location: North Tampa Branch Library (Community Room)
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
Stop in to receive a FREE comic book and participate in art activities.
Address:
North Tampa Branch Library
8916 North Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33604
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FREE Comic Books & Creator Singings
Time: TBA
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Location: Heroes’ Haven Comics
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 269-8859; Website
What’s Doing?
In addition to handing out FREE comic books, Heroes’ Haven will also be hosting Comic Book Artists Mike Perkins (The Stand, Astonishing X-Men) and Paul Pelletier (Fearless, Wolverine)
Address:
Heroes’ Haven Comics
4339 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33618
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These aren’t the only places you can get FREE comics on FREE Comic Book Day 2012! Locate a store participating in FREE Comic Book Day near you, or find more Creator Singings taking place around the county on FREE Comic Book Day.
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FREE Comic Book Day Event
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Location: Yancy St. Comics
Cost: FREE
Info: (727) 817-0888; Website
What’s Doing?
Yancy St. Comics is hosting a FREE Comic Book Day Event with guest comic book writers and artists plus guests from Fierce Comics, many costume characters and members of the 501st Legion, and more.
Guest Comic Book Writers
— Gail Simone (Birds of Prey)
— Jimmy Palmiotti (Punisher, Ghost Rider)
— Artist Amanda Conner (Archie)
— Writer and illustrator Tommy Castillo (Dragons, Myths & Mayhem)
— Writer Chuck Dixon (Batman, Robin mini-series)
— Writer Scott Harper (Paranormal Romance Guild)
— Writer Andrea Dean Van Scoyoc (Twisted Dreams, Horror Sinisteria)
Guest Comic Book Artists
— Artist Sergio Cariello (Marvel, DC Comics)
— Artist Wil Quintana (Acclaim Comics, Valiant Comics)
— Artist Dave Myers (Warriors of the Dharuk)
— Artist Morry Hollowell (Marvel, Wolverine)
Address:
Yancy St. Comics
Gulf View Square Mall
9409 US Highway 19
Port Richey, FL 34668
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FREE Cartooning Class & Comic Books
Time: Class: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; FREE Comic Books: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., while supplies last
Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Location: Bloomingdale Regional Public Library
Cost: FREE
Info: (813) 273-3652; Website
What’s Doing?
Leah of Leah’s Cartooning will teach teens and adults tips and tricks of cartooning. (NOTE: The Cartooning class is limited to 50 participants. Participants must pick up a ticket at the Ask Me Kiosk after 10 a.m.)
Even Better! Following the class, in honor of FREE Comic Book Day, comic books will be given away from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (first come, first served) or while supplies last. There is a limit of two comic books per person.
Address:
Bloomingdale Regional Public Library
1906 Bloomingdale Avenue
Valrico, FL 33596
