Manuel A. Carmona and Phil Buck founded Buy Indie Comics Day with the sole purpose so that independent comic book, zines, mini comics, graphic novels and comics strip creators around the World could synergize on a single day designed exclusively to celebrate their work.
It is our hope that all comic book retailers across the Globe will take this as an opportunity to stock up on indie comics, that consumers will take a chance on new titles and creators they've probably never heard of and that creators have an event created specifically to showcase their work to a much larger audience than a normal comic book convention ever could.
It is our hope that all comic book retailers across the Globe will take this as an opportunity to stock up on indie comics, that consumers will take a chance on new titles and creators they've probably never heard of and that creators have an event created specifically to showcase their work to a much larger audience than a normal comic book convention ever could.
One of our goals is that indie creators take this initiative and run with it, we'd love to see them coming up with their own BICD sales, exclusive limited edition books and even organize their own events on that day in conjunction with their local comics shops. Creators and comic book shops are encouraged to use our iconography to promote their events and/or special sales they may have in celebration with Buy Indie Comics Day.
Remember to always use the hashtag #buyindiecomicsday on all your indie comics related posts so that we, and everyone around the World; can find your posts and hopefully make a connection!
Remember to always use the hashtag #buyindiecomicsday on all your indie comics related posts so that we, and everyone around the World; can find your posts and hopefully make a connection!
Indie Creator Spotlight
May 2022
We want to spotlight the many talented indie comics creators that are out there making comics against all odds and we feel deserve all of our attention and support. With that said, the indie comics creator we've chosen to spotlight for the month of May is none other than
Alvaro Cortes Jr.
Alvaro Cortes Jr.
When did you came up with the idea for The Mighty Warlord?
AC- In 8th grade, inspired by comics and Manga.
What is the creative team behind your comic?
AC- I'm a one man band.
What's the premise behind The Mighty Warlord?
AC- A superhero/drama/romance about a college kid that doesn't wants to even be a hero.
How many issues do you have planned to produce?
AC- I have no idea. At the rate I'm going? Well over 100.
Is The Mighty Warlord going to be a long running series or a mini-series?
AC- Long running all the way.
AC- In 8th grade, inspired by comics and Manga.
What is the creative team behind your comic?
AC- I'm a one man band.
What's the premise behind The Mighty Warlord?
AC- A superhero/drama/romance about a college kid that doesn't wants to even be a hero.
How many issues do you have planned to produce?
AC- I have no idea. At the rate I'm going? Well over 100.
Is The Mighty Warlord going to be a long running series or a mini-series?
AC- Long running all the way.
Why self-publish?
AC- It's the best way to honestly express my story and creativity.
How do you separate yourself from the thousands who self publish their books every year?
AC- It's the superhero story for people who don't like superhero stories. Many of my readers check Warlord out and they say it's the only superhero comic they read.
So where can fans read or get their very own copy of The Mighty Warlord?
AC- The shop tab over at www.truthfulcomics.com
What's next for The Mighty Warlord?
AC- The finale to Book 2 which centers around an epic battle, contrary to Book 1 where the battle was more 1 on 1 and more personal, Book 2 will be on a much larger scale with the fate of Puerto Rico hanging in the balance!
Are you working on any other projects at the moment?
AC- Project: New Wave as writer and Never Mind as writer/artist.
AC- It's the best way to honestly express my story and creativity.
How do you separate yourself from the thousands who self publish their books every year?
AC- It's the superhero story for people who don't like superhero stories. Many of my readers check Warlord out and they say it's the only superhero comic they read.
So where can fans read or get their very own copy of The Mighty Warlord?
AC- The shop tab over at www.truthfulcomics.com
What's next for The Mighty Warlord?
AC- The finale to Book 2 which centers around an epic battle, contrary to Book 1 where the battle was more 1 on 1 and more personal, Book 2 will be on a much larger scale with the fate of Puerto Rico hanging in the balance!
Are you working on any other projects at the moment?
AC- Project: New Wave as writer and Never Mind as writer/artist.
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Anything else you wanna share with us?
AC- Check more content over at truthfulcomics.com where you'll find all my webcomics and links to all of our books, I look forward to interacting with all of you and hearing your feedback!
AC- Check more content over at truthfulcomics.com where you'll find all my webcomics and links to all of our books, I look forward to interacting with all of you and hearing your feedback!
Here's Alvaro's most recent interview with the good people over at Think Indie EXTRA!
Buy Indie Comics Day 2022
World Map
Countries Participating in Buy Indie Comics Day 2022
1. Canada
-Collector's Edge Comics / Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Confirmed)
-The Comic Hunter / Fredericton, New Brunswick (Confirmed)
2. United States
-Slover Library / Norfolk, Virginia (Confirmed)
-Selden Arcade / Norfolk, Virginia (Confirmed)
-Tattoos and Comics / Hialeah, Florida (Confirmed)
-Final Boss Comics / Lawrenceville, NJ (Confirmed)
3. Ireland
-The Generator Hostel / Smithfield, Dublin (Pending Confirmation)
1. Canada
-Collector's Edge Comics / Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Confirmed)
-The Comic Hunter / Fredericton, New Brunswick (Confirmed)
2. United States
-Slover Library / Norfolk, Virginia (Confirmed)
-Selden Arcade / Norfolk, Virginia (Confirmed)
-Tattoos and Comics / Hialeah, Florida (Confirmed)
-Final Boss Comics / Lawrenceville, NJ (Confirmed)
3. Ireland
-The Generator Hostel / Smithfield, Dublin (Pending Confirmation)
Buy Indie Comics Day 2022
United States Map
States Celebrating Buy Indie Comics Day 2022
1. Virginia - Selden Market & Slover Library / Norfolk, VA
2. Florida - Tattoos and Comics / Hialeah, FL
3 New Jersey - Final Boss Comics / Lawrenceville, NJ
1. Virginia - Selden Market & Slover Library / Norfolk, VA
2. Florida - Tattoos and Comics / Hialeah, FL
3 New Jersey - Final Boss Comics / Lawrenceville, NJ
Note: As we get notified of Buy Indie Comics Day events happening in the United States and Worldwide we'll start filling in the maps and posting where these events will be held, special guests, special sales, etc. So, stay tuned to these maps!
Here's how CREATORS can make Buy Indie Comics Day a great event to sell a bunch of their books and grow their audience.
If you're an independent comics creator be sure to use the official hashtag #buyindiecomicsday so fans can find you much easier and we can spread the word about your work and/or upcoming events.
If you know a creator, tag them!
If you're an independent comics creator be sure to use the official hashtag #buyindiecomicsday so fans can find you much easier and we can spread the word about your work and/or upcoming events.
If you know a creator, tag them!
Here's how RETAILERS can make Buy Indie Comics Day a great event at their stores, not only financially to their shop but also continue cultivating the comics and all around geek community!
If you're a retailer, be sure to let us know about your event so we can spread the word. If you know a retailer, tag them! If you buy your books at a comic book shop talk to the owner/employees about Buy Indie Comics Day and how it would benefit their store.
If you're a retailer, be sure to let us know about your event so we can spread the word. If you know a retailer, tag them! If you buy your books at a comic book shop talk to the owner/employees about Buy Indie Comics Day and how it would benefit their store.
What can RETAILERS do in their BICD events:
1. Invite local indie creators to do signings and sell their books.
2. Invite local podcasters to record live in their comics shop.
3. Have indie comics sales!
4. Invite local Cosplayers.
5. Do a Q&A with the guests.
6. Do art challenges.
7. Invite a renowned indie creator to do a signing at your location (Rob Liefeld, Mike Mignola, Todd McFarlane, etc.)
8. Do raffles and the list goes on and on...
1. Invite local indie creators to do signings and sell their books.
2. Invite local podcasters to record live in their comics shop.
3. Have indie comics sales!
4. Invite local Cosplayers.
5. Do a Q&A with the guests.
6. Do art challenges.
7. Invite a renowned indie creator to do a signing at your location (Rob Liefeld, Mike Mignola, Todd McFarlane, etc.)
8. Do raffles and the list goes on and on...
Here are some images from past Buy Indie Comic Day events around the World!
Here are some of the many people who support the Buy Indie Comics Day initiative and who proudly displayed their support on all their social media platforms!
PS. If you or anyone you know posted the I Support Indie Comics! profile pic banner please send the pic to us and we'll gladly upload it on our slide. Also, if you want to display your profile pic banner contact us and we'll make sure you receive yours.
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