Free Comic Day!

[LongBlade]

Today is Free Comic Book Day.

Head down to your local comic book store and you're supposed to be able to get a free comic book - no strings attached. They hope you'll buy some, too, but it's a good day to head over to your store and get a freebie.

I'll head over to mine shortly and let you know what I get.

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/992

[0kult13]

Look like US only, a chap at work recently introduced me to a comic called "the boys".... oh my, what i can i say. Not what i was expecting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boys_(comics)

The series is set between 2006-2008[1] in a world where superheroes exist. However, most of the superheroes in the series' universe are corrupted by their celebrity status and often engage in reckless behavior, compromising the safety of the world. For this reason, a superpowered CIA squad, known informally as "The Boys", is charged with monitoring the superhero community.
Ennis has said that the series will "out-Preacher Preacher",[2] presumably referring to the extreme violence and sexuality that were that series' hallmark. In an interview, published in 2010 November.

The use of the word "extreme" very much understates the content.

[LongBlade]

Huh. I was just hoping to grab a nice Aquaman comic or something. Not really interested in "extreme" comics.

[Capn Darwin]

The family is about to head out the door in a few to hit the comic store. WOOOOOT!!!

[Gusington]

If you can get a copy of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen for free, I would recommend that. Or anything by Alan Moore, really. The guy is an evil genius. Even moreso than Brant.

[Bison]

Gus go get yourself a Captain America comic.

[Gusington]

^I will if you read some Alan Moore.

[LongBlade]

I had been slightly misled - there were a number of free comics, but it wasn't the entire store.

Got some interesting ones, but bought some new ones I hadn't been aware of - steampunk, dieselpunk, and a couple of other interesting ones. Cool thing is that daughter #1 picked up an Avengers freebie and it never hurts if the kids share in some of my interests.

[Gusington]

What steam and diesel punk titles did you get?

[LongBlade]

Well, I had already bought Lady Mechanica (steampunk) but it was sold at at the store today so I can't tell you if you can find it.

Victorian Secret Girls of Steampunk I thought would have a plot but it's more of a showcase of hot chicks wearing steampunk. Steampunk Angels is the same. Nice, but again I was looking for a plot...

Dark Axis is dieselpunk.

Lobster Johnson is steampunk.

Haven't read any of them yet. But since the fam got a bunch of chick flix for tonight I suspect I'll read them in order to keep my mind off them.

[Capn Darwin]

We raked in 12 comics and a free Thor hero clix. Always love the free comic days! Tomorrow it's the Avengers!!

[Gusington]

Dark Axis eh?

[LongBlade]

Dark Axis eh?

I've been saving it for last like a fine wine.

I seriously doubt I've struck gold, but I'm hoping it will be mildly entertaining.

[bayonetbrant]

missed it this year.  soccer game + thunderstorm + interrupted nap schedules + too much to do around the house = no chance to get away  :(

I'll make sure to go next year

[eyebiter]

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