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!
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.
