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Both Elfsar and Happy Harbor are active and proud sponsors of this annual event since it's inception. The entire point of this day is to help expose as many people as possible to the various different forms of Comics and stories that exist in today's marketplace.

Comics have definitely changed over the years and is a medium that is still growing and evolving.

Weather you are new to comics or a current active reader, we invite you to visit any of the locations listed below to pick up some complementary Free Comics on Saturday May 6th.

(Note: book availability will very depending on location).
Now who doesn't like Free Swag? Check out last years event here.

Two Great Locations & One Awesome Team

ELFSAR COLLECTION

HAPPY HARBOR

VANCOUVER	EDMONTON
Doors Open at 11am until 7pm	Doors Open at 10 am until 6 pm
Simpson Pop is back in stock! & extra yummy candy will be on sale.	BBQ'ed Hot Dogs & Burgers
Over 7,000 copies of FCBD books from over 40 different titles given away for FREE! We have added a few extra titles for what we believe to be a more well rounded FCBD selection.	Over 2,000 copies of FCBD books from over 20 different titles given away for FREE! We are launching 2 new local books: The 12 HOUR MANGA-THON and COMIC TALKS 2005
SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: DARREN DAVIS - President, Editor-in-Chief BLUE WATER PRODUCTIONS Creator of: 10^th Muse, Legend of ISIS, Judo Girl and Victoria’s Secret Service. Darren will be giving advice on how to run a successful comic book company in this highly competitive market. DIANA GREENHALGH - Artist, Inker for Victoria’s Secret Service (ALIAS) & Delta Comix Presents. Diana will be on hand for free sketches so don't forget to bring those sketchbooks! SEAN O'REILLY, Writer for Kade and Ezra. Plus he's the owner of Arcana Studios, Only from 2:30 to 4:00pm TODD DEMONG, Artist for Star Wars and 100 Girls plus he's the senior editor at Arcana, Only from 2:30 to 4:00pm Also, with X3 right around the corner you never know what kind of Mutant might be among you on FCBD!	SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE: 8 DIFFERENT LOCAL ARTISTS will be on hand for sketches, advice and more! RICHARD BARKMAN - From "Out of Mind Studios" BRIAN GUAY RUDI GUNTHER DANIEL SCHNEIDER In addition we will have manga artists: WAI KHAN AU & SYLVIA MOON Both featured in the 12 Hr Manga-thon book which will be available to purchase on FCBD!
FIRST 25 PEOPLE IN THE DOOR GET AN EXCLUSIVE FREE 11 x 17 LIMITED EDITION PRINT WIN A FREE COMIC BOOK DAY MARVEL WOLVERINE HEROCLIX FIGURE with every $10 purchase! (Note: Limit 1 per Customer & only while supplies last!) Or simply participate in our Heroclix Demo listed below and get it for FREE! WIN A FREE COMIC BOOK DAY STARGATE O'NEIL ACTION FIGURE with every $25 purchase! (Note: Limit 1 per Customer & only while supplies last!) Other great Free Giveaways will be handed out throughout the day! PLUS YOU CAN WIN A FULL SUBSCRIPTION TO DC'S 1 COMIC A WEEK FOR A FULL YEAR FOR FREE!!!	WIN A FULL SUBSCRIPTION TO DC'S 1 COMIC A WEEK FOR A FULL YEAR FOR FREE! 3 Draws for $100 Gift Certificates! 1 Draw for a Full Set of DC Giants Heroclix! 6 Draws for autographed comics including ROCKETO #0 by Frank Espinosa and ULTIMATE X-MEN #46 by Brian K Vaughan! 1 Draw for a Marvel Collection CAPTAIN AMERICA statue valued at over $250! WIN A FREE TRIP TO THE SAN DIEGO COMIC CON on the HH Land Cruise!! A $1300 value!!
CALLING ALL HEROCLIX PLAYERS: TEST YOUR SKILLS AGAINST THE SPECTRE! Our Heroclix Judge Rob the "Rad One", will be on hand to offer FREE Heroclix Demos throughout the day. Learn to play the game and WIN a FREE Exclusive Marvel Wolverine Heroclix plus an extra bonus Mystery Heroclix Figure! (Note: Participation Required) More experienced players can test their might against "The Spectre!" and WIN a FREE Exclusive Marvel Wolverine Heroclix Figure! (Note: Limit 1 per Customer & only while supplies last!) In addition you will be able to meet the 1st Ever ELFSAR World Heavyweight Heroclix Champion! Find out how you can become the next ELFSAR Champion title holder!	HEROCLIX DEMOS! If you bring a "New Guy", Judge James will give both participants get a FREE, Exclusive FREE COMIC BOOK DAY MARVEL WOLVERINE HEROCLIX! CHEAP ASS GAMES DEMO!! Learn how to play Secret Tijuana Death Match, Buttonmen & more with Demo Monkey, Brent!
STOREWIDE SALE MAY 6 & 7 ONLY! Our famous BUY 2 GET 1 FREE Sale is back! Mix & Match items in the store so you get exactly what you want! (some exceptions apply) Save on Comics, Tradepaperbacks, Hardcovers, Art books, Magazines, Manga Digests, toys, Games, T-Shirts, DVD's, Posters, Supplies and more! In addition, we have an incremental Back Issue Sale from our Back Issue Bins: Buy 1 Back Issue = SAVE 10% Off! Buy 2 Back Issue = SAVE 20% Off! Buy 3 Back Issue = SAVE 30% Off! Buy 4 Back Issue = SAVE 40% Off! Buy 5 or More and SAVE 50% Off! Save 20% off on all Busts and Statues!!!	ONE DAY SALE ONLY!!! Save 50% OFF BACK ISSUES Save 25% TOYS, STATUES AND GAMING Save 20% NEW COMICS & TRADES (Sale excludes Consignment Items)
Photos from the event! Check out our album HERE Here's looking forward to FCBD 2007! Can't afford comics? On May 6th they are FREE! 2005 was amazing! Check it out!	Photos from the event! Check out our album HERE and from our friend Kevin's HERE Can't afford comics? On May 6th they are FREE! 2005 was amazing! Check it out!

New to Comics?

Comic books began as a unique American art form that has grown – like so many American forms of entertainment – to spread around the globe. From Japanese businessmen reading manga on the subways of Tokyo to French artists re-interpreting Proust with words and pictures, comics have changed entertainment and challenged perceptions. These days, there are comic books for every taste, from slam-bang super-hero adventures to quiet slice-of-life to thrilling science fiction to intense drama. If it's been a while since you've read a comic book, prepare to be pleasantly surprised by the breadth of variety available!

If you're new to comics (or if all you remember of them is from your childhood), here's some information that will help you get the most out of them.

The Scoop: Gemstone Publishing and Diamond International Galleries have joined forces to provide The Scoop, a free e-newsletter devoted to comics and pop culture. Check it out - and sign up for free delivery - at http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com

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24 HOURS MAY 3, 2006

It's a bird, it's a plane ... it's free comics!
Vancouver
By GRAEME MCRANOR, 24 HOURS

If you've always dreamed of free comics, well, it may just be your lucky day.
It's Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, and to celebrate along with the nearly 2,000 participating comic book shops across the world, Yaletown's Elfsar Comics will be giving away over 7,000 of them.
"Elfsar is thrilled to celebrate the fifth annual Free Comic Book Day," said the store's co-owner, Ethan Peacock. "Over the years, Free Comic Book Day has been our way to show appreciation to our loyal customers plus help new customers gain an interest in the wonderful art of comics."
Freebies start flying at Elfsar at 11 a.m. on May 6.
Visit www.elfsar.com or call 604-688-5922 for more information.

-Graeme McRanor, 24 hours

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