Hey, guys– FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2011 was a smashing success. Perhaps you saw this photo on BleedingCool?

Acme Comics in Greensboro, NC

Yeah– I took that photo. I was dropping off Jermaine Exum, who runs ACME COMICS, after seeing THOR earlier that night– when we saw guys camping out for the Free Comic Book Day even the next day! Spectacular!

In fact, BLEEDINGCOOL.COM picked up the story: http://www.bleedingcool.com/2011/05/07/camping-out-overnight-for-free-comic-book-day/

And the local news reported live from the event as well! Check it out at:   ACME COMICS\’ FCBD 2011 Channel 2 News recap

On with the sketch!

Baroness from COBRA for Free Comic Book Day! Playing a flute, no less. Bizarre, I know– but that was the request, and I was more than happy to work on that for the lady in question. She even provided reference! Bravo. Well played.

Enjoy! Click to embiggen.

- jeremy dale

—————-
Now playing: Miles Davis – But Not For Me (Take 2)
via FoxyTunes

Beginning the big rush to Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 7th  from 10 AM – 7 PM, Jeremy and Kelly stopped by for a bit to hang out with the always-amazing gents at Acme Comics for their podcast, The Acme Wave Projector!

We had a lot of fun chatting it up with the guys, and had a chance to talk on the upcoming Skyward series, the plans for Free Comic Book Day, and much more. Thanks, guys! Always a pleasure.

You can listen to the episode FREE by clicking on the player below or by visiting:

http://www.acmewaveprojector.com/acmecast-14-skyward-

For more on Acme Comics’ amazing FCBD 2011 event with THIRTEEN comic book industry guests and free comics galore, check out:

http://acmecomics.com/node/2190

- jeremy

—————-
Now playing: Mute Math – Armistice
via FoxyTunes

Believe me, it’s well deserved.  I’ve been a special guest at the last two Free Comic Book Day events they’ve hosted, and thousands turned out. They run a classy, clean, fun, and open shop, with a selection that simply can’t be beat. They bring in comic creators for numerous appearances and signings, and reach out to the local community in various ways.

Don’t just accept my word as truth– here’s their Eisner nomination video, made by another one of their numerous, numerous fans:

From http://www.acmecomics.com/node/1793 :

Click here to view the embedded video.

Congrats go out to the amazing folks at Acme! Stephen, Jermaine… you deserve it.

- jeremy

—————-
Now playing: Outkast – So Fresh So Clean
via FoxyTunes

After-event interview with me at Acme Comics’ Free Comic Book Day 2010! Fun times, looking forward to the next one.

- jeremy dale