Free Comic Book Day Spotlight: Keenspot!
Each day up to the April 2004 online order deadline, Diamond Daily will
turn the spotlight on a Gold or Silver Free Comic Book Day publisher. We hope
that this will allow you to make the most informed buying decision when
purchasing your FCBD editions.
Remember: You may order titles from Silver Sponsors in any quantities you wish.
A part of FCBD since its first year, this year Keenspot re-ups with three special editions: the largest FCBD Silver offering (at 100+ pages) Keenspot Spotlight 2004 FCBD Edition (APR040038J, $0.49), the second-largest (at 80+ pages) From Pixels to Paper FCBD Edition (APR040037J, $0.79), and Sore Thumbs Election Special FCBD Edition (APR040039J, $0.29).
Quick Synopses:
Keenspot Spotlight 2004
This 100+ page paperback (measuring 5x7.5) features both all-new comics and sample pages from Keenspot's 2004 slate of graphic novels and comic strip collections. Chock-full of easily-accessible humor and manga-style work, this book is perfect for that newcomer to comics who may be uninterested in super-heroes or artsy alternative comics.
Sore Thumbs Election Special
Nutty liberal activist Cecania has just been forced to work at a video game shop called Sore Thumbs, owned and operated by her crazy conservative brother Fairbanks. Collects the first storyline from the series and features an all-new, fair and balanced story. It's just like Crossfire...if it were drawn in an anime-style and James Carville was a young pink-haired woman! (Measures 5x7.5.)
From Pixels to Paper 2004: Keenspace.Com's Third Dead-Tree Sampler of Independent Webcomics
A giant-sized sampler featuring the work of dozens of aspiring cartoonists from across the World Wide Web. Also included is a tutorial on how to get a Keenspace.com account and publish comics on the web.
Why They're Good for Free Comic Book Day (And You!):
In terms of a value proposition, the Keenspot books are tough to beat. Yes, they may be costlier than other FCBD editions, but they are also longer, with two of the three titles weighing in at 80-100 pages each! And the From Pixels to Paper special serves as an excellent introduction to the world of Keenspot's comics, with 48 pages for free.
How to Use Them:
The Keenspot comics are a great way to hook pre-existing customers on a new line, thus raising your revenues.
Especially in this contentious presidential election year, the humor of Sore Thumbs will be both a balm for wounded egos and a spark for lively debate. (It also makes a great gift for casual customers to give to friends with opposing political beliefs!)
Moving on to From Pixels to Paper: Many new consumers and visitors to your store on Free Comic Book Day may only be familiar with comics through web comics. Many websites (especially portals like Yahoo!) use web comics as content to keep visitors coming back. Keenspace.com features an astonishing variety of comics and talent, with something for everyone. The paper comic being given away can entice readers to try the website...which in turn hooks them on the full comics, which drives them to stores in search of more!
Previous Free Comic Book Day Spotlights:
Gold Publishers
Archie Comics -- Archie: I Was a Teenage Comic Book Character
Beckett Comics -- The Ballad of Sleeping Beauty #1
Dark Horse Comics -- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures
DC Comics -- Teen Titans Go! #1
Dreamwave -- Duel Masters #1
Gemstone -- Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse
IDW -- IDW Sampler: 24, CSI, The Shield, 30 Days of Night
Image -- Image Comics Summer Sampler Special
Marvel -- Marvel Age: Spider-Man #1
Silver Publishers
About Comics -- Wild About Comics FCBD Edition
AdHouse Books -- AdHouse Books Free Comic Book Day Comic Book FCBD Edition
Alternative Comics -- Alternative Comics #2 FCBD Edition
Arcana Studio -- Arcana Studio Presents FCBD Edition
Astonish Comics -- Astonish Comics FCBD Edition
Avatar -- Back in Black: Brian Pulido Unleashed at Avatar FCBD Edition
Baboon Books -- A Bunch of Baboons FCBD Edition
Del Rey -- Del Rey Manga Sampler FCBD Edition
Dork Storm -- The Best of Dork Storm #2 FCBD Edition
forcewerks -- Dr. Chaos' Comic Cornucopia FCBD Edition
Highwater -- Reggie-12 FCBD Edition
REMEMBER: Free Comic Book Day comics and promotional items are listed on your April Previews Order Form. Order now!
Get the latest news about Free Comic Book Day at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
Remember: You may order titles from Silver Sponsors in any quantities you wish.
A part of FCBD since its first year, this year Keenspot re-ups with three special editions: the largest FCBD Silver offering (at 100+ pages) Keenspot Spotlight 2004 FCBD Edition (APR040038J, $0.49), the second-largest (at 80+ pages) From Pixels to Paper FCBD Edition (APR040037J, $0.79), and Sore Thumbs Election Special FCBD Edition (APR040039J, $0.29).
Quick Synopses:
Keenspot Spotlight 2004
This 100+ page paperback (measuring 5x7.5) features both all-new comics and sample pages from Keenspot's 2004 slate of graphic novels and comic strip collections. Chock-full of easily-accessible humor and manga-style work, this book is perfect for that newcomer to comics who may be uninterested in super-heroes or artsy alternative comics.
Sore Thumbs Election Special
Nutty liberal activist Cecania has just been forced to work at a video game shop called Sore Thumbs, owned and operated by her crazy conservative brother Fairbanks. Collects the first storyline from the series and features an all-new, fair and balanced story. It's just like Crossfire...if it were drawn in an anime-style and James Carville was a young pink-haired woman! (Measures 5x7.5.)
From Pixels to Paper 2004: Keenspace.Com's Third Dead-Tree Sampler of Independent Webcomics
A giant-sized sampler featuring the work of dozens of aspiring cartoonists from across the World Wide Web. Also included is a tutorial on how to get a Keenspace.com account and publish comics on the web.
Why They're Good for Free Comic Book Day (And You!):
In terms of a value proposition, the Keenspot books are tough to beat. Yes, they may be costlier than other FCBD editions, but they are also longer, with two of the three titles weighing in at 80-100 pages each! And the From Pixels to Paper special serves as an excellent introduction to the world of Keenspot's comics, with 48 pages for free.
How to Use Them:
The Keenspot comics are a great way to hook pre-existing customers on a new line, thus raising your revenues.
Especially in this contentious presidential election year, the humor of Sore Thumbs will be both a balm for wounded egos and a spark for lively debate. (It also makes a great gift for casual customers to give to friends with opposing political beliefs!)
Moving on to From Pixels to Paper: Many new consumers and visitors to your store on Free Comic Book Day may only be familiar with comics through web comics. Many websites (especially portals like Yahoo!) use web comics as content to keep visitors coming back. Keenspace.com features an astonishing variety of comics and talent, with something for everyone. The paper comic being given away can entice readers to try the website...which in turn hooks them on the full comics, which drives them to stores in search of more!
Previous Free Comic Book Day Spotlights:
Gold Publishers
Archie Comics -- Archie: I Was a Teenage Comic Book Character
Beckett Comics -- The Ballad of Sleeping Beauty #1
Dark Horse Comics -- Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures
DC Comics -- Teen Titans Go! #1
Dreamwave -- Duel Masters #1
Gemstone -- Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse
IDW -- IDW Sampler: 24, CSI, The Shield, 30 Days of Night
Image -- Image Comics Summer Sampler Special
Marvel -- Marvel Age: Spider-Man #1
Silver Publishers
About Comics -- Wild About Comics FCBD Edition
AdHouse Books -- AdHouse Books Free Comic Book Day Comic Book FCBD Edition
Alternative Comics -- Alternative Comics #2 FCBD Edition
Arcana Studio -- Arcana Studio Presents FCBD Edition
Astonish Comics -- Astonish Comics FCBD Edition
Avatar -- Back in Black: Brian Pulido Unleashed at Avatar FCBD Edition
Baboon Books -- A Bunch of Baboons FCBD Edition
Del Rey -- Del Rey Manga Sampler FCBD Edition
Dork Storm -- The Best of Dork Storm #2 FCBD Edition
forcewerks -- Dr. Chaos' Comic Cornucopia FCBD Edition
Highwater -- Reggie-12 FCBD Edition
REMEMBER: Free Comic Book Day comics and promotional items are listed on your April Previews Order Form. Order now!
Get the latest news about Free Comic Book Day at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.
