MAY 3rd 2008 IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to The South Bay with Comics for All Ages!
Third Planet, Torrance’s premiere comic and game store is just one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form on Saturday, May 3rd. 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!
“These aren’t your dad’s comics anymore. Comics are a wildly diverse art form that is sure to have something for everyone no matter your age or tastes” Said Third Planet manager Scott Grunewald. “Adults, teenagers and children will have no problem finding multiple comics that will stir their imaginations”
Now in its seventh 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 Third Planet, because I guarantee you will find something that seems tailor made for you.”
"We at Third Planet want to spread the word that comics are alive and well in 2008 and better than ever," Grunewald 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. Ironman hits the big screen on May 2nd, the day before Free Comic Book Day. “The first weekend of May is going to be a big day in the comic book world and only the start of a great year. Blockbuster movies like The Hulk, Batman and Hellboy all come out this summer and all are represented at Free Comic Book Day!”
Regular updates and information about comic books, lists of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 11:00 a.m. and runs until 9:00 p.m.