Last Sale of 2014 is this Saturday

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This Saturday, December 20 is our final sale of the year. It's also 5-days before that big day everyone gets presents, so if you waited till the last minute, this sale is for you.

And even if you've finished your holiday shopping early, it might be a fine time to reward yourself with the gift of comics.

A snapshot from our 2014 Creative Women Mini-Con and Sale.



Last Chance Sale Details
  • 75% off Back Issues
  • 25% Toys, Posters, Statues & Games
  • 20% Graphic Novels
Reminder: Comic Book Savings Club Members

At the beginning of the month, we emailed you about your December Benefit. Make sure to review that email before you come to this sale. 

14 Reasons to put one comic book title on an Empire's pull list

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December 31 marks the last day to qualify for what might be the best benefit of our Comic Book Savings Program -- VIP Status at Free Comic Book Day in 2015. So, if you're thinking about it, don't hesitate, sign up with just one title on a pull list before the end of the year.

Rolly is ready for the Ugly Sweater Contest. Have you entered yet?

Besides that, our customers tell us they love Empire's Comic Book Savings Program. You might like it too.

Need 14 reasons? Ok, here's what people are saying about the program:

  1. Love the monthly benefit, but honestly I'd have a pull list anyways! Having some books set aside on FCBD was truly excellent though, so I could make sure I got some that I was really pumped about. - Alex D.
  2. Awe. Some. - Lambert W.
  3. I think it's fantastic! I never have to worry about missing out on the books I read and I'm comforted knowing that if I have to wait a while to pick 'em up, Ben totally has my back and won't put my stuff back on the shelf. Oh, and the coupons, sales, promos, etc.. why, they're the ultimate icing on the cake! - Rebecca S.
  4. So far I've enjoyed the benefits of the Saver Program, especially the short line for FBCD and the back issue sales. Anything that discounts new comics or trades will always beneficial, especially for us on a strict monthly entertainment budget. - Nathan W.
  5. I think it's really great. I love how each month it's a surprise as to what the offer is going to be. - Brian C.
  6. I have liked, and used, most of the benefits so far. - Tom
  7. The Comic Book Savings Program applies to people who have Empire save new comics for them to purchase when they come into the store. As a result of being a regular customer, we get discounts on occasion and special treatment (like pulling out our requested books on Free Comic Book Day -- awesome!). So, it definitely makes having my saver stack at Empire more worth while, if that actually is what the program is. - Ernst S.
  8. The comic book savings program is one of the better comic savings programs I've been apart of. Most require a minimum of books on your list and only offer a 5% discount on books through ur list. Empires program gives you various discounts on top of your comic list discount. Every month they email different promotions that are exclusive to members of the program, it makes me feel valued. - Josue G.
  9. It's the only way to collect comics, it keeps me from missing issues! - Patty F.
  10. I love it :) It's a great way to show you appreciate your customers! - Roshawn R.
  11. The Saving program has been cool, and it makes me feel special. It doesn't hurt that its also funny (the power girl one). - Daryl G.
  12. It's been great, ease of updating saver is the best. - Mitch
  13. With the saver I don't miss out on specials and those short print runs.  Also Ben gets to know your tastes and will slip in something that I may miss other wise. Top notch service always!  - Bill M.
  14. It is a great program. The monthly specials are a nice bonus and most always something I take advantage of. Free bags & boards also a quality perk. - Logan W.
p.s. There are only 14 days left to sign up before 12/31/14! Sign up in the shop or print a form and drop it off.

Uncover the Secrets Hidden Under Locke & Key

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Locke & Key is Empire's January 2015 Reading Selection


Join the discussion
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2015
Time:  6:30 – 7:30pm, PST 
Do family dramas, gruesome horror, bone-chilling suspense, and portals into other dimensions hold a fascination for you? If so, then it’s time you opened up a copy of Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft. You’ll meet the Locke family and discover that they have more than their fair share of family skeletons (demons, and spirits, and ghosts, oh my!) in their ancestral closets.
In a story created by Joe Hill (son of horror master Stephen King) and Gabriel Rodriguez, IDW Publishing unleashed the Locke family demons into the world back in February of 2008 in an issue that sold out in a single day. The Locke & Key series went on to win British Fantasy Awards in 2009 and 2012 for Best Comic or Graphic Novel and multiple 2011 Eisner Awards. Despite a failed TV series adaptation that same year, a film trilogy based on the complete Locke & Key series was officially announced at Comic Con 2014.
Whether you’re already fans of Tyler, Kinsey and Bode Locke or we’ve only just piqued your curiosity to learn more about their intriguing family secrets, you’ll want to join us for our January Graphic Novel Reading Club discussion.

Read Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft. Then join our Graphic Novel Reading Club.

On the second Thursday in January, we’ll explore what’s hidden under Locke & Key, discussing everything from the art and the characters, to the delivery, the plot and the story arcs.
If you’re possessed by a spirt of curiosity and eager to share your input, here are six doors of debate we’ll unlock and open at our upcoming reading night:
  • Did the opening of the story confuse or intrigue you?
  • What clues and telling details did you find within the book’s various artwork panels?
  • Did you feel any empathy for Sam Lesser? If so, why?
  • Does the quality of the content justify the gore?
  • Do the series of flashbacks serve the story or distract from it?
  • How many magical keys are too many?
Join the discussion if you’ve got the soul (and the stomach!) for it! Thursday, January 8, 2015 from 6:30 – 7:30pm, PST here at Empire’s.
How To Participate

  1. Check out the line-up below to see which graphic novel or collected edition titles we'll be reading and discussing each month.
  2. If there's a title you're interested in, talk to Ben at the shop or message him via Facebook or Twitter, and he'll make sure there's a copy of the book for you.
  3. You may participate in one or all of the discussions or whichever ones interest you. Also, you can get the book at the shop or the library or the one that's already in your collection.
  4. Show up by 6:30 p.m. on discussion night. We'll take over Empire's Lounge and get into the book! Feel free to bring something for yourself to eat and drink or something to share. There are decent food options on Fulton Avenue and a convenience store in the shopping center.
  5. Check our events schedule regularly for new and updated entries.

Graphic Novel Reading Selection by Month

Here's what we've selected to get started. If there's something we should consider, please let us know and we'll add it to our growing list of titles.
  

Artist Benjamin Bryan featured in Empire's Art Gallery

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Sacramento artist Ben Cesena
Meet December's Artist: Benjamin Bryan

All month long, you can come in to admire the works of local artist, Benjamin Bryan. If his style seems familiar, it's because you may remember his Hulk pieces which included Hulk Hogan.

He returns this month with his interpretations of the Batman, Flash and Zoom, and the Dinosaur and the Sandwich. We'll post the pictures here, but it's better to see the real thing.

These small to large sized pieces make a fine addition to any collection.

Enjoy Benjamin's works through December 31, 2014.

Dinosaur $80; Sandwich $45; Set $105
The Dinosaur and The Sandwich
















$95 each
The Batman








$80 ea. or $100 for the set
Flash and Zoom

Toys make a brighter day during a darker time

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Starting today and ending Friday, December 19, we're running a toy drive to benefit the Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento.


Help collect toys for children in need. The Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento offers many services and programs, including providing emergency shelter for children "affected by abuse, neglect, and trauma." During this holiday time, your gifts can brighten their day.

So, let's join together this holiday season to help these children make the best of a difficult time. Then, bring them in and drop them off at Empire's and we'll deliver them on Saturday, December 20.

Gift tips for tweens

1. Please bring only *unwrapped* toys.
2. Shop for a boy or a girl or both.
3. Select items appropriate for ages 11-15.
4. Download this list of specific ideas, need and children's wish lists to help you select the perfect gift.
5. Drop off your toys at Empire's and we'll deliver them on 12/20/14.

We'll keep a list at the store, so we can track how we're doing in finishing this list overall. Thank you, all, for supporting children in need during this time of the year. Hopefully in 2015, we'll be able to raise funds during a non-holiday time, since difficult times happen all year.



Rat Queens take on Empire’s Graphic Novel Reading Club

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Empire’s Graphic Novel Reading Club reads and discusses a diverse selection of collected comic books and graphic novels, from the thought-provoking to the entertaining. All are welcome. Read your own copy or pick up one at the shop. Join the next discussion on Thursday, December 11, 2014 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Empire’s Comics Vault.

"Who are the Rat Queens? A pack of booze-guzzling, death-dealing battle maidens-for-hire, and they're in the business of killing all god's creatures for profit. It's also a darkly comedic sass-and-sorcery series starring Hannah the Rockabilly Elven Mage, Violet the Hipster Dwarven Fighter, Dee the Atheist Human Cleric and Betty the Hippy Smidgen Thief. This modern spin on an old school genre is a violent monster-killing epic that is like Buffy meets Tank Girl in a Lord of the Rings world on crack."

Join the discussion

Date: Thursday, December 11,  2014
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.


How To Participate
  1. Check out the line-up below to see which graphic novel or collected edition titles we'll be reading and discussing each month.
  2. If there's a title you're interested in, talk to Ben at the shop or message him via Facebook or Twitter, and he'll make sure there's a copy of the book for you.
  3. You may participate in one or all of the discussions or whichever ones interest you. Also, you can get the book at the shop or the library or the one that's already in your collection.
  4. Show up by 6:30 p.m. on discussion night. We'll take over Empire's Lounge and get into the book! Feel free to bring something for yourself to eat and drink or something to share. There are decent food options on Fulton Avenue and a convenience store in the shopping center.
  5. Check our events schedule regularly for new and updated entries.

Graphic Novel Reading Selection by Month
Here's what we've selected to get started. If there's something we should consider, please let us know and we'll add it to our growing list of titles.

Ugly Sweater Contest runs all December 2014

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Rolly loves ugly sweaters.
What’s with those sweaters!? Ben and Rolly are kicking off Empire's Ugly Sweater Contest today! Join us in our search for the ugliest sweater in the Empire.

Enter in Two Easy Steps

1. Submit a photo of yourself wearing an ugly sweater and holding a recent comic book. Or come into the shop wearing your ugly sweater and we'll take your picture.

2. Email the photo to empirescv@gmail.com before midnight on December 31, 2014. If you’re photographed by us in the shop, we’ll take your entry from there.

Vote for Ugly

Voting will begin the morning of January 7, 2015. We'll post all ugly sweater photo entries in a blog post on this website along with voting instructions.

Prizes for Ugliest of the Ugly
Winners will be the top three submissions with the most votes and will receive:


1. Grand prize: $25 in regular priced back issues and your picture proudly displayed in the shop until next year's winner takes your spot.

2. Second prize: $15 in regular priced back issues


3. Third prize: $10 in regular priced back issues

4. Rolly's Choice prize: $15 in regular priced back issues 


Winners will be announced on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

Critical Information
For your entry to be considered valid, you must submit the following, before midnight on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 to empirescv@gmail.com, or in the shop before closing:

  1.     At least 1 photograph of you in an ugly sweater holding a recent comic book
  2.     Your name and phone number 

Before entering, please read the following legalese:


Empire's 2014 Ugly Sweater Contest Rules
  1.             Contest Description. Empire's 2014 Ugly Sweater Contest (the "Contest") is designed to encourage eligible U.S. entrants ("Entrant(s)") to express their creativity in wearing an ugly sweater. Empire's Comics Vault's fans will choose the winning entries via an online poll at http://www.EmpiresComics.com. Prizes will be awarded in accordance with these Official Rules. This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Inc., Google, Inc., or any other social media sites used to promote this contest.
  2.             Sponsor. The Contest is sponsored by Empire's Comics Vault ("Sponsor"), a California company with principal place of business at 1120 Fulton Avenue, Suite K, Sacramento, CA 95821, USA.
  3.             Binding Agreement. In order to enter the Contest, you must agree to these Official Rules ("Rules"). The Rules consist of the terms and conditions on this page. Because these Rules form a legally binding agreement with respect to this Contest, please read them carefully. If you do not agree to the Rules, you are not eligible to participate in the Contest or to win any of the prizes. You agree that registration for this Contest and/or a submission of an entry in the Contest constitutes your agreement to these Rules.
  4.             Eligibility. This Contest is open to any legal resident of the United States age eighteen or over, except employees, agents, or representatives of the Sponsor. Only one ugly sweater per Entrant is allowed. At the time of submission, each Entrant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. legal resident (e.g., must be able to show proof of legal permanent residence, for example, a "green card"). Employees, interns, contractors, and official office-holders, as well as their immediate families, of the Sponsor, its affiliates, and any representatives or agencies of the Sponsor or other persons professionally connected with the Contest are not eligible to participate. This Contest is void where prohibited.
  5.             Contest Period. The Contest begins on December 1, 2014 at 12:00:01 A.M. Pacific Time (PT).  (The Entry Period ends December 31, 2014 at 11:59:59 P.M. Pacific Time.) The Contest ends on January 21, 2015 at 12:00:00 A.M. Pacific Time (PT).
  6.             How To Enter. To enter, submit to the Sponsor via email a photograph of yourself wearing an ugly sweater while holding a current comic book ("Entry"). The Sponsor's email address for submissions is "empirescv@gmail.com." Contest Rules and instructions are posted at http://empirescomicsvault.blogspot.com/search/label/Sweater ("Contest Website").
  7.             Submissions must be sent to the following email addresses: empirescv@gmail.com
  8.             Entries sent by means other than email to email address listed above or in person at Empire's Comics Vault, 1120 Fulton Avenue, Suite K, Sacramento CA  95825, will not be considered eligible entries. Submissions must be: (i) complete (as determined by Sponsor); (ii) received no later than December 31, 2014, by 11:59:59 P.M. Pacific Time (PT). Any submission not meeting the aforementioned criteria will be disqualified. The Sponsor accepts no responsibility for submissions lost, delayed, damaged, defaced, or mislaid, howsoever caused.
  9.             Conduct. By entering the Contest, you agree to comply with and be bound by the Rules, which will also be posted on the Contest Website. Failure to comply with these Rules may result in your disqualification from the Contest. You further agree to comply with and be bound by the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all respects. The Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any Entrant it finds to be: (1) tampering or attempting to tamper with the entry process or the operation of the Contest; (2) violating the Rules; (3) violating the terms of service, conditions of use or general rules or guidelines of any of the Sponsor's property or service; (4) acting in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with the intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person; or (5) failure to provide documentation verifying U.S. citizenship or permanent U.S. residency. Any false information provided within the context of the Contest by any Entrant concerning identity, postal address, ownership of rights or non-compliance with the Rules may result in the immediate disqualification of an Entrant from the Contest. The Sponsor further reserves the right to disqualify any entry that it believes in its sole and unfettered discretion, infringes upon any third party right, violates any law or otherwise does not comply with these Rules. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY PROPERTY OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, EMPIRE'S COMICS VAULT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
  10.           Selection of Winners. Entries will be judged by any person who participates in the voting process by voting for their favorite entry using the online poll found in the righthand column of our website at http://www.EmpiresComics.com available on January 7, 2015. Decisions are final and binding. In the event there are not enough eligible entries, not all prizes will be awarded. If a winner is not able for whatever reason to accept his or her prize, then the Sponsor reserves the right to award the prize to another Entrant.

    Online public voting starts on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at 9:00:00 A.M. Pacific Time (PT) and closes on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at 12:00:00 A.M. Pacific Time (PT). Empire's Comics Vault will then select the three entries with the most votes to receive prizes. In the event of a tie, the Sponsor will break the tie by deciding which prize level each tied entrant will be awarded.
  11.           Prizes. One (1) Grand Prize: The entry with the most votes will receive $25 in regular-priced back issues. One (1) 2nd Place Prize: $15 in regular-priced back issues. One (1) 3rd Place Prize: $10 in regular-priced back issues. One (1) Rolly's Choice Prize: $15 in regular-priced back issues.
  12.           Media Activity: By participating in this Contest, you agree and hereby grant the Sponsor permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and publicly display your Contest submissions for any purpose, such as, but not limited to, press and media communications, without any compensation or attribution to you. You also agree to participate in any media or promotional activity regarding the Contest. You agree that the Sponsor may use your name and likeness to administer and promote the Contest and to conduct media interviews and promotional events.
  13.           Privacy Notice. By participating in this Contest, you agree that the Sponsor can collect your personal information, and that if the Sponsor cannot collect the required data, you may not be eligible to participate in the Contest. Any personal information collected during the course of the Contest by the Sponsor will only be used for administering this Contest and for other purposes as outlined in these Rules. You will have the right to access, review, rectify or cancel any personal data held by the Sponsor by writing to Empire's Comics Vault (Attention: Privacy Related) at the Sponsor's address listed in Section 2.
  14.           General Conditions. This Contest is governed by the laws of the State of California, United States. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. By participating in this Contest, you agree to be bound by the terms of these Rules and by the Sponsor's decisions, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this Contest. Return of any prize/prize notification may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Any potential winner who cannot be contacted within five (5) business days of attempted first notification will forfeit his or her prize. Potential prize winners may be required to sign, notarize, and return an affidavit or declaration of eligibility, a liability/publicity release, an I.R.S. Form W-9, within three (3) business days and provide any additional information that may be required by the Sponsor. Failure to comply within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. The Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Contest or in the announcement of the prizes. Entrants certify that their submission is original and that they are the sole and exclusive owner and rights holder of the submitted submission (or if they are not sole and exclusive owner and rights holder of the submission, that they have obtained the necessary permission to include the submission in the Contest) and that they have the right to submit the submission in the Contest. Each entrant agrees not to participate in the Contest in any manner that might: (i) infringe any third-party proprietary, intellectual property, industrial property, personal rights or other rights, including without limitation, copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret or confidentiality obligation; or (2) otherwise violate applicable law in any countries in the world.
  15.           No Recourse to Judicial or Other Procedures. To the extent permitted by law, the rights to litigate, to seek injunctive relief, or to any other recourse to judicial or any other procedure in case of disputes or claims resulting from or in connection with this Contest are hereby excluded, and you expressly waive any and all such rights.
  16.           LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU INDEMNIFY AND AGREE TO KEEP INDEMNIFIED EMPIRE'S COMICS VAULT AT ALL TIMES FROM AND AGAINST ANY LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY ACT, DEFAULT OR OMISSION BY YOU AND/OR A BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY BY YOU SET FORTH HEREIN. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU INDEMNIFY AND AGREE TO KEEP INDEMNIFIED EMPIRE'S COMICS VAULT AT ALL TIMES FROM AND AGAINST ANY LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND EXPENSES FOR OR IN RESPECT OF WHICH EMPIRE'S COMICS VAULT WILL OR MAY BECOME LIABLE BY REASON OF OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO ANY ACT, DEFAULT OR OMISSION BY YOU UNDER THESE RULES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION RESULTING FROM OR IN RELATION TO ANY BREACH, NON-OBSERVANCE, ACT OR OMISSION WHETHER NEGLIGENT OR OTHERWISE, PURSUANT TO THESE RULES BY YOU. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, YOU AGREE TO HOLD EMPIRE'S COMICS VAULT, ITS RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND ASSIGNS HARMLESS FOR ANY INJURY OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR CLAIMED TO BE CAUSED BY PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST AND/OR USE OR ACCEPTANCE OF ANY PRIZE WON.
  17.           Third Parties. The Sponsor is not responsible for the policies, actions, or inactions of others, including Entrant’s parents/legal guardian or representatives that might prevent the Entrant from entering, participating, and/or claiming a prize in this Contest.
  18.           Intellectual Property. By registering for the Contest and/or submitting an entry you agree explicitly that your submission is indeed an original creation. Any intellectual property infringement, misuse or plagiarism of another’s work in any form or state will result in immediate disqualification and forfeiture of eligibility to receive all awards, recognition and prizes. You also agree to allow the Sponsor to make public statements regarding any disqualifications and any grounds for disqualification. All intellectual property and industrial property rights in any entries that belonged to the Entrants will remain with the Entrants, but the submissions will otherwise become the property of the Sponsor, and will not be returned after the Contest. You grant the Sponsor permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and publicly display your Contest submission for any purpose, including display on the Sponsor's website, without any attribution or compensation to you.
  19.           Internet. The Sponsor is not responsible for electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission. The Sponsor is not responsible for theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of Contest materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions or limitations of any kind. The Sponsor is not responsible for inaccurate transmissions of or failure to display Contest materials on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or any combination thereof. If for any reason the Internet portion of the Contest is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Contest.
  20.           Severability. If any provision(s) of these Rules are held to be invalid or unenforceable, all remaining provisions hereof will remain in full force and effect.
  21.           Winner List. The names of the winners will be posted on the Contest Website within one (1) week of the end of the Contest.



48 Days to Qualify for 2015 FCBD VIP Status

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First of all, if you know what FCBD is, then you're halfway to VIP Status! All it takes is signing up. And that's easier than lifting Thor's hammer. Sign up in the shop or print the form and drop it off on your next visit to the shop.

What Savings Club Members Say
What you may not know, however, is what some of the current Members think of the program. So, here you go:



"Love the monthly benefit, but honestly I'd have a pull list anyways! Having some books set aside on FCBD was truly excellent though, so I could make sure I got some that I was really pumped about."
- Alex D.

"I think it's fantastic! I never have to worry about missing out on the books I read and I'm comforted knowing that if I have to wait a while to pick 'em up, Ben totally has my back and won't put my stuff back on the shelf. Oh, and the coupons, sales, promos, etc.. why, they're the ultimate icing on the cake!"
- Rebecca S.

5 Tips To Maximize Black Friday 2014 at Empire's

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Black Friday is November 28, 2014, and we have the sale of the year for you!

TIP #1: Special note for you Comic Book Savings Club members: Early this month we sent you an email with your November Benefits, and it included some really great Black Friday options for you. So, be sure to re-read that email. (If you're not a member and you want to learn more, check out these recent posts about free membership).


Black Friday Comic Book Style


Here's the lowdown on our Black Friday Sale:


  • TIP #2: Friday has the BEST SALE. The sale starts Friday, November 28 and continues through Sunday, November 30. See full sale pricing details below.
  • TIP #3: Come early to beat the rush and get first pick of everything in the shop. On Black Friday, we'll open 2-hours early.
  • TIP #4: Meet them two amazing local artists. On Black Friday, we'll have two special guests -- two talented locals -- Hainanu Saulque, aka, Nooligan, and also Justin Orr, aka, Jusscope.
  • TIP #5: Rest on our couches while you enjoy some snacks. Lastly, Friday morning we'll have complimentary breakfast snacks and drinks for the early birds (while they last).

Black Friday Sale Detail

Friday, November 28
Hours: 9am-8pm

  • 35% OFF Graphic novels
  • 40% OFF Toys, posters, statues and games
  • Back Issues $5 and under ONLY .50c
  • Back Issues $5.01-$10 ONLY $1
  • Back Issues $10.01-$15 ONLY $2
  • Back Issues $15.01+ 75% OFF

Saturday, November 29
Hours: 11am-8pm

  • 25% OFF Graphic novels
  • 30% OFF Toys, posters, statues and games
  • Back Issues $5 and under ONLY $1
  • Back Issues $5.01-$10 ONLY $2
  • Back Issues $10.01-$15 ONLY $3
  • Back Issues $15.01+ 50% OFF

Sunday, November 30
Hours: 12pm-5pm

  • 50% OFF Back Issues
  • 20% OFF Toys, posters, statues and games
  • 15% OFF Graphic novels

2014 Costume Contest Winners

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We had 16 fantastic costumers enter this year's contest! From video games to comic books to cartoons, the themes were well covered. But now it's time to announce the winners!

You'll recall there were four opportunities to take home prizes.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:
  • Costume M: Grand prize: $25 in regular priced back issues and your picture proudly displayed in the shop until next year's winner takes your spot.
  • Costume B: Second prize: $15 in regular priced back issues
  • Costume G: Third prize: $10 in regular priced back issues
  • Costume H: Rolly's Choice prize: $15 in regular priced 
To collect your back issues, please visit Ben in the shop. 

 






View costume entries and get ready to vote

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UPDATE 11/04/2014 10:18 PM PT: Well, well, well. Turns out some of the photos we had were lost in digital transit. But what was lost, now is found! There's a lot of competition. So get your votes ready, and better yet, get your friends ready to vote.

Ok, so here's your contests update:

  • Pumpkin Carving Contest: $65 in prizes was left on the table! We didn't receive any entries. Awwwww.
  • Costume Contest: We received three 13 entries! That means each of them is a winner. The only thing to figure out is who wins how much! So get ready to vote starting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5 at 9:00 a.m. PT. 
    • The voting choices will be in the righthand column, here >>>

2014 Costume Contest Entries


  
















59 Days To Qualify For FCBD 2015 VIP Status

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Face it.

When it comes to Free Comic Book Day, we don't hold back.


Don't believe us? Check out the photo album (shown at bottom of this post) from our May 2014 Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con.

The real scoop is this: There's the everybody line and there's the VIP Line. Which line do you want to be in?

We're already preparing for our largest attendance ever, and that includes preparing for an ultra-smooth VIP experience.

Our FCBD VIPs are our Comic Book Savings Club Members. They get a shorter line, guaranteed books, uber-convenience, and probably some new, yet-to-be-revealed benefits for Free Comic Book Days. BUT...

The program has lots of benefits 

( ^-- you can sign up here) -- not just during Free Comic Book Day, which, as you know, is really Free Comic Book MONTH at Empire's Comics Vault -- with a Mini-Con and all.

And no joke. Sign up is easy:
1. It requires only one current comic book title. 
2. Every time that title comes out, we reserve a copy for you.
3. Pick up at least once a month to stay in good standing.
4. Change the title as often as you want. Add more. Go back down to one.

Yeah. That's it.


Post by Empire's Comics Vault.