Recapping my Free Comic Book Day signing at The Silver Snail and a break down why Free Comic Book Day is a misnomer that puts costs and risk on retailers.
00:00 Free Comic Book Day at The Silver Snail
00:45 A Shop That Means a Ton
01:35 The Problem with “Free” Comic Books
02:30 The Retailer’s Burden
03:39 The 2026 Distributor Split
04:38 Freebie Seekers vs. Customers
05:44 Navigating the Ecosystem
07:44 On the Backs of Retailers
09:45 Supporting Your Local Comic Shop
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Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics!
Direct Market Comics:
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FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 (of 5)
In Stores NOW!
FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 (of 5)
Coming to Stores on Wednesday June 3rd
FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5)
Available for Pre-Order until Monday June 8th
In Stores - Wednesday July 8th
FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5)
Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th
In Stores - Wednesday August 5th
Kickstarter Comics:
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NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3
On Kickstarter - May
SNIP #3, 4 & 5
On Kickstarter - July
CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2
On Kickstarter - August
PRIME CUT #1 & 2
On Kickstarter - TBD
Books:
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BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1)
On Kickstarter - This Summer
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