Article Contributed on: 4/18/2009 8:50:08 PM
Free Comic Book Day Allows Fans to Beat the Recession And Enjoy New Titles
Local Artists Work Will Be Auctioned Off To Benefit CU's Literature Department At the Event
Boulder, CO- Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. The day provides an excellent opportunity for fans to beat the recession and experience new comic book titles at no cost.
Mainstay Boulder comic book shop,
Time Warp Comics and Cards will be participating in the giveaway event and a charity benefit auction.
Local comic book creators,
Daniel Crosier,
Kevin Gentilcore,
Karl Christian Krumpholz and
Leila Del Luca will take part in live, large-scaled illustrations during the day. Their work will be auctioned off to fans, and art enthusiasts, to benefit unique literature events and fund speaking engagements for both CU and the community.
Crosier, nationally known for the wood-burned comic book series,
Bartholomew of the Scissors, helped organize the event. "Free comic book day is the perfect tie-in for the live drawing auction, states Crosier. I'm really excited about the local artist that will be participating, meeting comic book enthusiasts, and helping out CU and community related programs. I want to thank everyone involved in the comic book community for their help pulling this amazing event together."
Details on the event include;
Free Comic Book Day , Live Drawing & Auction Event Fundraiser For Colorado University Literature Events
When:
Saturday, May 2nd, 10am to 2pm
Where:
Time Warp Comics
3105 28th St
Boulder, CO 80301
303-443-4500
www.time-warp.com
For more information, please contact Daniel Crosier at odamfeimud@yahoo.com, www.thothengine.
About Daniel Crosier
Denver, Colorado based artist Daniel Crosier has exploded onto the comic book scene in the last year. Illustrating and writing multiple comic book projects with a variety of well-established publishers, Crosier's distinctive approach, watershed wood burning technique, incomparable perspective and vibrant personality has the industry and fans taking note.
The comic industry isn't Crosier only creative venture. He is also the founder and CEO of Thoth Engine Productions, a multi-faceted production company specializing in original performance, music, film and visual art and design.
About Time Warp Comics and Cards
Time Warp Comics, in Boulder, is a locally owned store since 1984. Our storied history includes past nominations for the Eisner Spirit of Comics Award and being named Best Place To Buy Comics in Colorado by the Denver Post. Whether you're looking for new comics, hard to find back issues, manga, collectible card and miniatures games, toys, or comic book collectibles, we are your source!