Index To 2004 Retailer Reports
July 7, 2004
Despite the fact that the holiday weekend date hurt some retailers' comp sales on Free Comic Book Day this year, the overwhelming majority of the many retailer Free Comic Book Day stories we've received have been positive on the event and its impact on their stores.
'A Good Day'
July 7, 2004
For his first Free Comic Book Day, Sydney Walton of Collector's Dream in Tavares Florida had a good day, and also offers his comments on various aspects of it.
A Slap in the Face
July 11, 2004
Mike Savage of Read More Comics in Tampa, Florida saw Donald Riordan's Talk Back on Marvel subscription ads and added his voice.
Better than Expected
July 7, 2004
Gail Burt of Metropolis Comics in Bellflower, California was concerned about the holiday weekend, and had the event surpass expectations.
'Ruled'
July 7, 2004
Mike Malve of Atomic Comics, a four-store Phoenix-area chain, had great results with cross-promotions, creator appearances, and other ways to increase the excitement for Free Comic Book Day.
Our First Year
July 7, 2004
Cole Houston of A Piece of the Action in Arlington, Texas sent us his first-year Free Comic Book Day experience.
Huge Success!
July 7, 2004
Ray Iniquez of Ray's Mini-Video & Comics in Elmwood Park, Illinois did a lot of pre promotion and had a great success on Free Comic Book Day.
Include Lots of Episode Specific Accessories
July 7, 2004
Palisades Toys has released images of its new line of action figures based on the Fairly Odd Parents .
'Way Over the Line'
July 8, 2004
Donald Riordan of Future Dreams in Portland, Oregon doesn't like the subscription ads in the latest Marvel comics.
And Anime Price Competition
July 6, 2004
ICv2's latest issue of the ICv2 Retailers Guide to Anime/Manga (#7) focuses on important issues in both the anime and manga markets (as well as picking the top properties in both).
