Saturday, April 26, 2008

High Prices At the Pump & Comics


When logging on to the Internet to check email this afternoon, I came across this image of current gas prices, and instantly I thought of the price of comics. If you're a comic reader, you know that most comics cost $2.99 or $3.99, generally. At times we have customers who grumble about the cost of comics, which at the current price, while a bit much when you're buying 20+ titles a month (which is often the case with the avid reader), is a relative bargain compared with the current price of a gallon on gas. And, besides, you can read X-Force #3 over and over again, while you can't enjoy that gallon of gas years later.
Luckily, we haven't reached this price here in Jacksonville ... yet. However, I'm sure we will. And, with gas prices, soaring food costs, and so many great titles coming up to choose from, it's in the best interest of all fanboys and fangirls to take advantage of Free Comic Book Day on May 3rd, discounts at conventions, garage sales, flea markets, and Spring/Summer sales at their local comic shop. Let's face it, we can start riding our bikes, taking public transportation, and trading in our SUV's for smaller, more efficient cars, but we shouldn't have to cut back on comics, just when Secret Invasion and Final Crisis is starting!
Comics & Classics will be at the Daytona Comic & Toy Show on Sunday, April 27th from 10am to 5pm in the Holiday Inn & Suite on A1A with deep discounts on recent back issues, games, cards, and collectibles. Find a friend and carpool it down to Daytona to join us and enjoy the savings!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Drawing For Life Marathon A Success!



Drawing For Life Marathon was a success on April 5th. Logan and David believe they have met, and perhaps surpassed, their fundraising goal of $1,000 for the American Cancer Society. We came by during the 3 pm Power Hour, while Logan and David were drawing cartoon figure in five minute increments.










Even Alpha Cat Comic creators Rob Jones and LaTwan Holland got in on the action. I believe the foursome were working on interpretations of Sponge Bob Squarepants during this photo. Logan's looked appropriately cheery and optimistic, while Rob's...well lets just say Sponge Bob must have eaten a few bad Crabby Patties.
The event was covered by Daniel Richardson with Jacksonville's new pop culture and entertainment magazine The Spinner Rack. Come by the shop to pick up a copy of the magazine.



Also, be sure to make it to Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach on April 26th for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life where Logan and David's artwork will be for sale. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. You can pick up a Wonder Woman illustration by Rob Jones at the Relay, as well. Help support the American Cancer Society and Jacksonville's local artists!

See Logan's Comic Art and Photography at Comics & Classics from May 3rd to May 31st. We'll end Free Comic Book Day on May 3rd with a reception for Logan's Art Show that evening from 7pm-9pm.

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

1st Annual Drawing for Life Marathon

Comics & Classics is proud to help support the 1st Annual Drawing for Life Marathon April 5th. Artists Logan Zawacki and David King will start drawing non-stop for as many hours as their hands will allow with hopes of raising over $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Both members of the team "Logan's Heroes," Logan and David are participating with the Relay for Life campaign to give everybody a chance to become a hero. Comics & Classics is asking everyone to pledge $2 to $5 for every hour they draw. If you'd like to make a pledge, email Logan at lzcreations@hotmail.com. If you'd like to join along with us and donate to the team, simply go to the link www.main.acsevents.org/goto/Logans_Heroes and click on the Donate icon.

All sketches/artwork will be sold at the "Logans Heroes" tent at the Relay for Life Walk to be held at Fletcher High School in Jacksonville Beach April 26th.
Be a hero and pledge or donate today!

Don't worry, C & C will be sending "spies" to be sure Logan and David keep drawing non-stop. We're hoping for hand cramps and seizures, causing them to draw with their feet or clutching a pencil between their teeth around hour 10 or so. C & C will pay extra for that artwork!