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Asheville’s Comic Envy will celebrate Free Comic Book Day on May 2

Jason Sandford March 26, 2009

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

This sounds like a great day! Press release:

Comic Envy in Asheville is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form on Saturday, May 2nd.

On Free Comic Book Day, over two million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books!

“The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages — children, teens, and adults – can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations,” said Darrin Williams, Owner/Manager of Comic Envy.

Now in its eighth year, Free Comic Book Day has proven to be a smashing success, spreading the word that comics are terrific reading.

“Even if you have never picked up a comic book, stop into Comic Envy, because you never know what you will end up finding.”

“We at Comic Envy want to spread the word that comics are perfect for today’s times,” Williams continued.

“Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot and smart.” Comic Books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. Wolverine hits the big screen on May 1st, the day before Free Comic Book Day. The first weekend of May is going to be a big day in the comic book world.”

Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com. Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs until 8 p.m. at Comic Envy 1 Kenilworth Knolls #4 Asheville NC 28805. Call 828-252-7600 for more information.

Jason Sandford

Jason Sandford is a reporter, writer, blogger and photographer interested in all things Asheville.

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4 Comments

Marcus Lusk April 15, 2009

As a comics professional and longtime reader, I’ve visited literally hundreds of comic shops. COMIC ENVY is easily one of the 2 or 3 best. It’s easily the best in Asheville. GREAT selection of graphic novels, not just the usual hero stuff. Lots of family friendly material for younger readers. And a really helpful, knowledgable owner who truly cares about the art form. Long live this shop. We need a hundred more just like it.

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Ash March 29, 2009

No One In Particular, and everyone else – thanks for the note. I was just posting a press release I received.

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Jeff Britton March 29, 2009

And Pastimes, which has been in business for over 20 years in Asheville, has been participating in Free Comics Book Day since the very beginning and will be doing so again this year.

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No One In Particular March 26, 2009

Just so you know, Asheville’s other comic book store, "Pastimes", at 175 Weaverville Rd., also participates in Free Comic Book day. If there are any other comic stores around that I don’t know about, they probably do as well.

I’m not trying to be critical, but this post makes it seem like "Comic Envy" is the only place that does this in the Asheville area, but there are others around that are well worth checking out.

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