Rodman Comics Reflects on 2026 Free Comic Book Day: Mixed Results and Strange Customers
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Rod Lamberti
Summary
A reflective piece on the 2026 Free Comic Book Day experience from the perspective of Rodman Comics, a comic store owner. The article covers the event's logistics, customer interactions (including strange customers and fallen signs), the distribution of card packs and free comics, and broader thoughts on the state of Free Comic Book Day under new ownership. It blends personal anecdote with industry commentary about the event's effectiveness for local comic shops.
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Bleeding CoolRodman Comics Reflects on 2026 Free Comic Book Day: Mixed Results and Strange Customersbleedingcool.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThese for Free Comic Book Day are a good idea. Just hardly received any.
I hope everyone who picked up the offerings found them enjoyable, and the comic stores that hosted the event had a productive day.
How did it go for Rodman Comics? And for the new owners of Free Comic Book Day?
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