We've participated in every Free Comic Book Day since the very first one in 2002, and we've had all kinds of experiences. This year, despite the fact that my retailer-buddy in Texas, Brad, snatched Cullen Bunn & Brian Hurtt before we could get them, and Batgirl & Red Robin were no-shows, I personally had a great day. R2D2 and the stormtroopers were a great hit, Dave did well and stuck around for most of the day, and neither Drew nor I collapsed despite him not getting his promised nap! Audrey & Alyssa (our newest Twilight family members), did a great job, too. Drew's girlfriend, Jen, stopped in for a good chunk of the day to help out, and as always the day couldn't have gone as smoothly without the help of Mom & Dad, Shannon's Mom - Deborah, Roger Henke (our Fun Ambassador - charming people off the streets), Tom, and Tim.
Everybody seemed to have a good time, no one was greedy, and I can't thank all of you enough who appreciated our efforts with at least a small purchase!
Despite saying that I wouldn't do it this year, Shannon and I were up 'til 5:30AM putting on the finishing touches Friday night and then I was back up at the store by 9:15AM. (Not as bad as last year - I never went home from Friday night.) But, I'll tell you what: This pituitary deal kicked my ass this year! (For new readers, read back a few months to hear me whine about my health.) I passed out for most of Sunday and Monday and STILL felt like crap. (Wednesday is the big reveal of what 7 more vials of blood will tell me, yea! I'll obviously let you guys know.)
Next year, more FREE books, no scavenger hunt at all, more attendance prizes between 11-2 (but not after). Gotta think of something cool/fun for the afternoon...
Yeah, that's all I've got for now.
XOXO-
Brian
