Every year, the first Saturday in May marks a celebration of comic book culture, as comic shops spanning two continents open their doors to the curious and adventurous public, welcoming them to sample their goods for free! It’s Free Comic Book Day, and this year’s big celebration takes place on this coming Saturday, May 5th. While Avatar Press has not submitted a Free Comic Book item itself (thus sparing thousands of children from getting their all-too-eager hands on mature titles like Crossed and Ferals), your favorite comic book publisher (that’s us!) is certainly getting involved in the experience!
If you haven’t heard, our sister company Boundless Comics has offered its first-ever Free Comic Book Day item, Lady Death: The Beginning, which features a script written by Mike Wolfer (Stitched, Night of the Living Dead) and Brian Pulido (creator of Lady Death), with artwork by Marcelo Mueller. This 40-page introductory issue includes the original Lady Death Premiere and #0 issues, which re-introduce the beloved femme fatale for a new generation. The book features a gorgeous new cover by artist Jason Eden, plus a back-up story featuring War Goddess, an explosive warrior-women-versus-evil-monsters series (that you should be reading, naturally) by Mike Wolfer and Gabriel Andrade.? It’s free and it’s fantastic!
There’s a high demand for Lady Death: The Premiere.? As reported by William Moulton of Mile High Comics, customer pre-orders on Lady Death are running neck-and-neck with comics from such distinguished publishers as Marvel Comics and DC Comics! You’d better watch out, Johnny DC and Marvel Zombies, we’re gunning for ya!
Also in Free Comic Book Day news, Avatar’s Director of Sales and Marketing, Keith Davidsen, will be making setting up at Collectors Corner in Baltimore, MD, for most of the day. He’ll be representing the Avatar line at the store, answering fan questions, and generally introducing new mature readers to the wonders of Avatar Press. Furthermore, he’ll be decked out in Crossed face paint, just for good measure! If you live in Charm City, make sure to swing by Collectors Corner at 7911 Harford Road, Baltimore, MD 21234, and say hello! We’re sure that Randy Myers and the crew at Collectors Corner will be thrilled to see you!
Everyone have an enjoyable Free Comic Book Day!