November Art Show Canceled

Sometimes, things just don't work out. We will not be able to host the November Art Show as expected. We apologize to any artists who may have expected to be in this show and to our loyal customer base. Comics & Classics is going through a difficult period, as is the country.

On a good note, now is the time to pick up great deals at C & C! Come by for our Economic Crunch Sale and get great deals! We hope the economy picks up soon and wish everyone the best.

Invest in Your "Main Street" of Jax Beach!

Okay, art, books and comics lovers of Jacksonville Beach, now is your time to be a part of your local economy! Comics & Classics is looking for local (or even non-local) investors who have always wanted to own their own bookstore/comic shop/art gallery (take your pick)! Check out more about us on our website www.comicsandclassics.com or our myspace or comicspace pages (available from our website).

Anyone with an interest please contact Kimberly at info@comicsandclassics.com. Serious inquiries only, please. Silent or Active partnerships welcome. Full or partial buy-ins available. We are open to many types of arrangements.

Comics & Classics is profiled for Publisher's Weekly Comic Week

This week reporter Judith Rosen of Publisher's Weekly wrote a wonderful article about Comics & Classics and our efforts here in Jacksonville Beach. To read the article in full, click on the link below:



http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6605087.html?nid=2789



The article highlights our efforts to work with schools to educate them on the benefits of using comics, graphic novels and manga in their classrooms and media centers, as well as our efforts with the local art community.



It seems we've been getting a bit of attention lately, as well as this article and a smaller profile, along with other new booksellers around the US, for the print edition of Publisher's Weekly (Oct. 6th edition), we were recently contacted by a reporter for The New York Times, regarding small businesses and their efforts to attact customers in our current economy. While all the attention feels good, it is a rough time for local independent businesses. We encourage everyone to spend their dollars with local, independent businesses whenever possible. For more on how local economies help communities, visit http://www.indiebound.org/.



To help our customers, we'll be holding an "Economic Crunch Sale," starting Friday, Oct. 17 and running through the election until Nov. 4th! Come visit us and shop early for the holiday season. We'll have huge savings on nearly every section in our store. Of course, there's great Halloween art by local artists. Don't invest in Wall Street, invest in Main Street (or, in this case, Third St.) and your local businesses and artists. Spread the word....we're taking back the economy!

The Halloween Show Kicks Off October Fun!

It was a little early for costumes last Saturday night but many of us dressed up for C & C's first Halloween Art Show. No pictures of me here (since I was taking them) but even I managed a last-minute but completely adorable leopard costume. The winner of the $50 gift certificate was Petie Pickette dressed as Captain Janeway, who also managed to duck getting her picture taken. We should probably put someone else in charge of pictures for the Nov. 1st political art show "Right, Left, Middle: Politics in America."

Check out the few pictures below I did manage to take before having to help with snacks and the front counter.

Matt Kirkland's "Jorge Calaca", pictured here next to Matt (top right), was a big hit. To the left of Matt's digital print is Josh Hoye's "Brains!"

Pictured left are three new pieces for the show by Ed Dansart. I think his little green monsters (bottom right) would make great plush toys.

We were happy to have Squid Dust join us for this show. His Krampus and Puking Snakes (pictured left, upper center) make for great Halloween fun!

Come by and view the entire show, but hurry!! Halloween is fast approaching and this show goes down Nov. 1st. Join with Comics & Classics and support Jacksonville's local artists.

August Customer of the Month Winner!

Rhett Anderson Wins August Customer of the Month!

Comics & Classics couldn't have seen a nicer guy win Customer of the Month! Always willing to lend a helping hand or listening ear, Rhett makes our days brighter around here, so congrats to Rhett our August Customer of the Month!

Of course, I had to ask Rhett the obligatory six questions. Read his answers below:

Thanks for being such a great customer, Rhett and spreading the word about Comics & Classics like only you can!

C&C: Who is your favorite superhero or character in a book or comic and why?

Rhett: The Pro, enough said.

C&C: If you could have any superpowers, what would they be?

Rhett: Elasticity and the ability to blow up other's heads.

C&C: What is the best comic or book you've read lately?

Rhett: The Reader is Warned by John Dickson

C&C: You're asked to create a comic, what is the most creative hero or power you can imagine?

Rhett: Pubes of Truth, Hero "Pissy," Secret Identity: Richard Noggin. Not a good guy or bad guy, when faced with a decision our hero goes limp and flies away.

C&C: What's on your iPod playlist?

Rhett: TimeCat (C&C note - TimeCat is Rhett's band)

C&C: Zombies are attacking, how do you defend yourself?

Rhett: Get on a motorcycle because you can carry more gas a get away fast, or bicycle away. Wouldn't use any weapons because they run out of ammo and you get tired.