Note: Get the full lineup of FCBD Mini-Con 2015 guests here. This Saturday, May 2 is Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con. Doors open at 9 am. See you there.
Cosplayer McKayla Rose Butym is an athlete, professional costumer, aspiring author and a volunteer with the West Coast Avengers and The Avengers Initiative, charitable organizations that contribute to various Child Life, hospital and community events throughout the year.
McKayla has been costuming since 2001. She recently completed her first novel, which she describes as high fantasy and steampunk-friendly. McKayla was also a competitive boxer for two years, active with the roller derby, and boasts that she has, indeed, knocked people out -- so watch it!
At Free Comic Book Day, the West Coast Avengers will be raising money for Shriner's Children's Hospital by selling raffle tickets for an amazing prize package!
Meet McKayla at Empire's Comics Vault's FCBD Mini-Con
We're pleased as punch that McKayla will bring her diverse and intriguing talents to FCBD Mini-Con on May 2.
We had such a great time hanging out in the store with Sacramento artist Eric Nguyen. Here’s a photo collage of the event and a link to the replay of our online interview.
I'm excited to share the completion of many years of work. Also, I'd like you to know, that I''ve started a new email newsletter to talk about all my creative work. If you're a fan or just curious, please check it out on Substack.
The year is quickly coming to its end, but the fun is not! Here’s a look at the Black Friday deals, some upcoming events, and our holiday hours for November.
Captain Dylan Hunt and Hot Pepper Pug bonding. Only been 6 days but they are getting to know what the other wants 😌 ^Ben #sacramento #pug #thispugneedsahug #captaindylanhunt #hotpepperpug
Lodi Comic Con is this Sunday May 7th and we have some tickets to give away! Post here and we will pick two winners, 2 tickets each, tomorrow morning. ^Ben #sacramento #lodicomiccon @stocktoncon
I will be closed at 6:30pm today to go see Guardians of the galaxy! We have free swag in the shop and you can enter to win a prize box, movie tickets, and a $25 Empire’s gift certificate! ^Ben #sacramento #gotg #guardiansofthegalaxy #raffle
Welcome Hot Pepper Pug to the Empire family! Her and Captain Dylan have been getting along great! ^Ben #sacramento #hotpepperpug #captaindylanhunt #pug #thispugneedsahug
Guardians of the galaxy contest! Tickets, hats, prize box, and $25 Empire gift cert to win. The movie is out this Thursday!!!!^Ben #sacramento #raffle #gotg #guardiansofthegalaxy
@boring_rose_brewing is a great brewery I discovered at @sacgrilledcheese today. I need your help to get them over the 1k mark on Instagram. Please head over and like! ^Ben #sacramento