Our favorite Derby Girls will be down on FCBD 2014!

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Women's and junior's roller derby located in beautiful Sacramento, California.

We're excited to have the Sac City Rollers join us for a second year at our Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con.

This year, FCBD Mini-Con is Saturday, May 3, 2014. Doors open at 9 am.

The Athletic Brilliance of the Sac City Rollers

The Sac City Rollers, Sacramento’s first all-women’s flat track roller derby league, is made up of well over 100 active skaters dedicated to the amazing sport of Roller Derby. On June 1, 2012, the Sac City Rollers graduated from the WFTDA Apprentice Program and are proud to be a full-fledged WFTDA league!

Established in January of 2006, the league has quickly grown to include traveling interleague teams (the Capital Punishers and the Folsom Prison Bruisers), intraleague teams (the Sweaty Betties, the Rude Girls, and our newest team, the Notorious Knockouts), and our Junior Derby League (the Bad Apples) for girls 10 – 17 years old.

 The women of the Sac City Rollers practice three times a week and schedule a competitive bouting season locally and nationally from March to December.

 They wrap up each season by hosting their own "Red Red Holiday Invitational" in which skaters from over a dozen West Coast Roller Derby leagues compete, and proceeds are donated to the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services.

Operating as a non-profit, self-governed organization, the Sac City Rollers strive to promote Roller Derby, but also serve our community by providing unparalleled competition and entertainment. In addition to community outreach, Sac City Rollers members volunteer their time and raise money for local and national charities such as Sacramento Children’s Home, the Sacramento Food Bank and the Saint Baldrick’s Foundation.

The Sac City Roller's Mission Statement

"We acknowledge the support that we receive from our surrounding communities and strive to reciprocate that support by being involved in local charities through donations and volunteer work. SCR is an enthusiastic supporter of Roller Derby leagues locally, nationally and internationally."
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Meet Sac City Rollers at FCBD Mini-Con 2014

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We're celebrating comic books on Saturday, May 3, 2014. It starts at 9 am and we're giving away more than 15,000 comic books -- no strings attached.

Free Comic Book Month

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Sac City Rollers
Plus, we're celebrating all month. Be sure to pick up your Free Comic Book Month Passport when you come to the shop on Free Comic Book Day, so that you can unlock new comic book freebies each and every Saturday in May.

Best of all, we've combined Free Comic Book Day with our very own Mini-Con to celebrate all the things we love about Sacramento, including the Sac City Rollers (roller derby) and the West Coast Avengers (cosplay group with heart. They'll be raising funds for the Shriner's Hospital for Children). Additionally, you'll meet local comic book writers, artists and creators, Supreme Pro Wrestling stars, and more.

Sac City Rollers Tickets Now Available at Empire's

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Ben at first bout of the 2014 season.
It goes without saying that we love roller derby. We hope you'll join us at an upcoming bout.

We'll publish bout dates via our social media channels and in the store, but if you need to know the dates sooner, please visit the Sac City Rollers website.

Now You Can Purchase Sac City Rollers' Roller Derby Tickets at Empire's Comics Vault


Before each bout, we'll have tickets for sale in the shop. You can buy them right at the counter. We think this will make it easier for you to join us.

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Dear Sac City Rollers: Thanks For A Great 2013

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We Heart Roller Derby

This year has been an amazing year. One of the things we loved the most about it was the Sac City Rollers. They even made an appearance at our 2013 Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con and on EmpiresCV.tv, our YouTube channel.

We're really looking forward to another great year with them in 2014 and hope that many of you will be able to join us on a game night. We guarantee you'll have a good time.

Learn more about Sac City Rollers.



Great Big Giant SALE on August 10 Plus Second Saturday Event

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This Saturday, August 10, you'll enjoy the following SALE PRICES! Don't miss out!

  • 25% off completely restocked BACK ISSUES! Thousands of new back issues will be available.
  • 15% off TRADES, COLLECTED EDITIONS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, and HARDBACKS plus TOYS and POSTERS
  • 15% off regular and already reduced priced STATUES
  • *NEW*: Bring the kids in for the sale and they'll receive pricing from Rolly's Comic Book Reading Club for Children! In this new program, new and back issues on the children's shelf are always available at 20% off cover price. Get more details and sign up your children at the shop!
  • Comic Book Savings Program Members, earlier this month we sent you a special coupon as your August 2013 Member Benefit! Check your email for it, or mention it to Ben at the TikiBar upon check out to take advantage of it.


Second Saturday Extension: Creative Women Mini-Con 2013


It's our first ever Creative Women Mini-Con celebrating a number of creatives that you need to meet. The mini-con runs from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.


The mini-con features sculptors, makeup artists, comic book publishers, creators, writers, artists, and more! Plus, as a special treat, you'll get to meet Sacramento's internet famous cosplayers, Power Girl and Huntress.

Check out their art, get on their mailing lists, and get to know these up and coming Sacramento artists who continue to make an impact in their local scenes.

Cap Off The Night with Sac City Rollers


Then to wrap up the night, join us to watch a roller derby bout as the Sac City Rollers deliver some serious skating action! Get more details at SacCityRollers.com.

2013 Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con Guests Announced

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Second Annual Mini-Con at Empire's Comics Vault's Free Comic Book Day Celebration

We're proud to announce the line up of special guests -- all Sacramento locals -- who will be at our Mini-Con:

Join us to meet these amazing locals and to score your free comic books. Remember, you can take one copy of each book that you plan on reading, but only 1 of each, please. There's also going to be an amazing sale. Stay tuned for more details soon.

Best Geek Day Ever Coming in May

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It's just around the corner, that's right -- Free Comic Book Day 2013. We want to make sure you block off the entire day of May 4, 2013 to enjoy the geek trifecta of events.

Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con 2013 at Empire's Comics Vault

This year will mark our 2nd annual FCBD Mini-Con. Of course, we've always celebrated FCBD but last year we added a mini comic book convention to showcase local talent. More details to come, so watch our blog or join our mailing list to stay in the loop. The store opens at 9 a.m. on FCBD. Rumor has it that the Sac City Rollers will be there in the morning... See you there. But wait! There's more...

West Sacramento Parks & Recreation and SacGeeks.com bring you:

"May the Fourth Be With You" Star Wars Celebration Day


This event starts at 4pm and will be held at the West Sacramento Community Center. For only $6 you'll get to enjoy Star Wars cosplay, a costume contest for kids, Star Wars comedy, toy and memorabilia vendors, art, fan films and so much more! So get out your light sabers and join up for SacGeeks' and West Sacramento's Star Wars Celebration Day! But if you want the ultimate of ultimate days, remember to also attend...

The Sac City Rollers Roller Derby Bout


If you've never been to a roller derby bout, you don't know what you're missing! The high energy required for this fast-paced sport will thrill you. You'll also enjoy the style, finesse and power that these athletes bring to the rink. We are proud to sponsor the Sac City Rollers this year. As part of that, at each bout, you'll have the opportunity to win prizes donated by Empire's and other sponsors when you purchase a raffle ticket at the bout.

Tickets are available online, so watch the Sac City Rollers website for more details. Bouts take place at The Rink, 2900 Bradshaw Road, Sacramento, CA. Details have not been posted yet, however the bout will likely start sometime between 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Geek Trifecta of Events

So there you have the line up for this perfect day:
  • 9:00 a.m. - Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con 2013 at Empire's Comics Vault
  • 4:00 p.m. - "May the Fourth Be With You" Star Wars Celebration Day in West Sacramento, courtesy of West Sacramento Parks & Recreation and SacGeeks.com
  • 6:30/7:00 p.m. - Sac City Rollers at The Rink on Bradshaw Road