COMICS FOR CHRISTMAS IN JULY 07/13/24 - Virginia Beach, VA
On July 13th we partnered with 757Card Show on a Comic Book / Toy Drive and here's what went down...
The doors opened at 9am and it was somewhat slow on the donations side, which is ok since I don't ever expect much; but eventually it picked up and we ended up with a nice haul. We had an XL trash bag full of Funko Pops and two short boxes full of comic books. Not too shabby if I do say so myself.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the amazing folks over at 757 Card Shows for always giving us a place at their events. Means a lot to us. Also, thank you to everyone who donated to the cause, can't wait to visit the kids this Christmas season.
Indie Comics Show 03/30/24 - Chesapeake, VA
This past Saturday, March 30th, the Chesapeake Public Library in association with Manos Publishing hosted their first ever Indie Comics Show and of course we were there representing Truthful Comics. Like almost every other comics show, the first time is always a bit slow since you have to create an audience; so this was a lower attendance than we're used to. Regardless, everyone seemed to be in good spirits, everyone made some sales and we planted the seed; now we continue to grow the audience and next year it'll be a bigger turnout for sure.
Pembroke Bingo Hall Sports Cards, Comic Book, Pokemon & Collectibles Show 12/02/23 - Virginia Beach, VA
What an amazing day! So many people, young and not so young; came to our table to donate so many comic books and toys that we barely had space in our truck. Beyond thankful to all those who donated and to the amazing 757 Card Shows organizers!
TRUNK-OR-TREAT 10/29/23 - Norfolk, VA
On Sunday, October 29th, 2023 Lifepoint Hampton Roads hosted their first Trunk-or-Treat and Comics for Christmas was present handing out comic books to every kid and kid at heart in attendance! Of course we had tons of candy as did the members of the Liepoint church and each car was fully decorated! We ended up handing out around a hundred and fifty comic books and the kids loved them! You can check the photos in the slideshow. Thankful to be a part of such a wonderful event.
THE SECRET LAIR MINI-CON 09/30/23 - Harrisonburg, VA
Saturday, September 30th was an eventful day because not only was Manuel A. Carmona a guest at The Secret Lair's first ever Mini-Con in Harrisonburg, Virginia; but him (alongside his Virginia crew) also launched his second Kickstarter for The Avandrus Theory! It's always an adventure when you as an indie comic book creator venture out into unfamiliar territory, but like with any adventure; it's always exciting.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 05/03/23 - Norfolk, VA
I have to say this was, by far; the best Free Comic Book Day I've ever been a part of as a fan or as a professional comic book artist. The venue was great (it's my local comic book shop!), the staff was attentive, kind and on point with everything, there was a nice flow of people coming in and out of the shop without it getting too overwhelming and it was just a fun day. Did I mention they had free cake for anyone in attendance? Well they did! Besides myself there were other talented people in attendance like my Avandrus Theory colleague Brian Lacy as well as Cosplayer extraordinaire Magic Mo amongst others. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, people who didn't knew each other before where engaging in conversations and connections were being made; it was great to be a part of it!
COMICS FOR CHRISTMAS VISIT TO ST. MARY'S HOME 08/22/23 - Virginia Beach, VA
This past Tuesday we had we had the priviledge to visit St. Mary's Home and volunteer for a few hours. It was an amazing experience spending time with the kids, not only did we give them the comic books we brought for them but we actually spent time with them, playing with them. getting to know them and we even wrestle for a bit (don't worry, The Dominator took it easy on us :D ).
I took my oldest son with me to teach him two very important lessons: 1. Love thy neighbor. 2. Help others without expecting anything in return.
The best part about it, not only did he went and helped, but he loved it! On top of that my brother Chauncey Dickens, host of the Do Your Speak Geek Podcast; along with his boy Dono came out to help us. The staff were really pleased with us and invited us to come back which made the day and absolute success!
ANYONE COMICS DRINK N DRAW 03/09/23 - New York, NY
A Sandman themed Drink N Draw honoring John Jennison. Live model, delicious drinks, amazing artists inside a cool comic book shop; what could be better?! Our very own Alvaro Cortes Jr was part of it and had very high praise for the organizers of the event. Great initiative!
NOICE 02/05/22 - Norfolk, VA
On Saturday, February 5th, 2022 Greg Steele in association with Local Heroes and Smartmouth Brewing Company hosted "Norfolk's Original Indie Comics Expo"... NOICE! This was the first year I was a part of the event so I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of attendance, atmosphere, organization and/or how sales would be. I am pleased to say the event was a huge success in every sense of the word!
12 HOUR COMICS DAY 09/05/21 - Norfolk, Virginia
On September 5th of 2020 artists all over the World celebrated the 12 Hour Comics Day Online Challenge, even if it had to be by ourselves due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. We had artists from Virginia, South Carolina and all the way to Florida! This year the challenge was altered a bit since we couldn't meet in person, I thought we might as well change the format to make it more inclusive for as any people as possible. The basic premise stayed the same, finish a short story in 12 hours or less, but we decided on allowing creators to work on their own projects for 12 hours straight and see how much they could get done in that period of uninterrupted time.
COMIC CRUSADERS VIRTUAL CON 04/05/20 - Online
With all that is going on, so many conventions being cancelled and amazing indie creators not being able to showcase their wares the Comic Crusaders decided to do something to help the situation. Being an indie careator isn’t easy and many depend on these shows to make money and now that they can’t the Undercover Podcast Network stepped up in a big way! On April 5th 2020 from 9AM EST until 8PM EST the Comic Crusaders hosted the first ever “Virtual Con”. Members of the Comic Crusaders and Undercover Capes Podcast Network family joined forces interviewing and hanging out with indie creators, learned about their creations and crafts, and overall had a blast in a safe environment right from home. They streamed on multiple platforms, from Youtube, Twitch, Mixer, Periscope, the CC Facebook Page LIVE and it was beautiful to witness. Our very own Manuel Carmona was invited tp talk about everything he has going on. Needless to say the event was a success by all accounts and this was the spark that rallied the masses, now the sky's the limit!
INDIE AUTHOR DAY 10/12/19 - Norfolk, VA
On Saturday, October 12th Slover Library celebrated Indie Author Day and our very own Manuel A. Carmona was one the authors invited. The guest authors were as diverse as the genres they write about which, it was great. Manuel was the only illustrator featured at the event, which was a huge honor for him.
INDIE SHOWCASE DAY 12/26/18 - Brooklyn, NY
Our very own Alvaro Cortez Ortiz Jr, alongside Chuck Kaslow and a few other creators; had a signing at Anyone Comics this past Wednesday. A great time was had by all and there even Mimosas being handed out! Don't get much better than that. If you're in Brooklyn, NY and want to stop by a cool local comics shop don't hesitate to visit: Anyone Comics, 1216 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11225. If you couldn't make it to Anyone Comics for the signing but still would like to check Alvaro's or Chuck's work you can look them up on Instagram @lancedanger and @klassickaslow . To everyone that stopped by their tables we'd like to thank you for showing your support. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU goes out to Anyone Comics for opening their shop to not only Truthful Comics, but to Indie creators in general; it means a lot! Much respect.
REGENT CON 04/21/18 - Virginia Beach, VA
We had a blast at the one day multi fandom convention at Regent University's Robertson Hall. Topics ranged from Anime to voice-acting, video games, comics, fantasy, and more. Activities included, but were not limited to: panels, workshops, cosplay competitions, video game tournaments, and D&D sessions. General admission was $5 for youth pre-registrants, $10 for adults, and $15 at the door.
Comics For Christmas Visit To CHKD Hospital 09/12/14 - Norfolk, VA
So, today was our first Comics For Christmas event of the year and I have to say... it was an amazing experience! The staff was very welcoming and appreciative, the parents were also very happy with us for, as one mother told us, "taking the time to brighten up our kid's day" and more importantly; the kids we're happy. Amongst the things we brought for the kids were: back packs, pencils, note pads, toys, coloring books, crayons, color pencils and of course comic books! It was great watching the kids going through the items inside their brand new back packs and seeing their eyes light up when they recognized Spider-Man or the Hulk! We loved every minute of it! But we didn't just bring them gifts, we also played video games with them, drew some sketches for the kids that wanted one, interacted with them and made them laugh. At first we were a bit overwhelmed because you just don't know exactly how sick the kids might be or what level of pain they may be going through, but once we were introduced and the kids acknowledge us; it was all smooth sailing from there on out. We met this wonderful little boy named Gideon whom we found out, wears a cape with a big letter "G" on it every time he's getting shots. His mom approached us a asked if we could make a sketch for her representing that cape with the big letter "G" on and of course; we had to comply!
Free Comic Book Giveaway At The Book Exchange 07/07/13 - Norfolk, VA
This past July 7th and 8th we celebrated The Comics For Christmas Free Comic Book Giveaway at The Book and Movie Exchange and we were going to give away at least 2,000 comics and candy to every kid that stopped by the store. Kids started showing up as soon as we got there and we handed out a few hundred books. Every kid got an average of 5-10 books and a small bag of candy, also known as kid kryptonite! We also had some great interactions with the parents as well as the kids who attended and we even left a few dozen comic books in case some kids showed up after we left.
There were some great moments that I'll never forget, like a kid asking me for comics drawn by legendary creator Jerry Ordway! Another great moment was an older gentleman throwing around names like Jack Kirby, The New Gods and Kamandi. One of the girls remembered us from another event we were a part of and she thanked us for the comics we gave her then, and the ones we gave her that day. All in all it was a great day and we can't wait till' we doit again!
Comics For Christmas Halloween Giveaway Newport News, VA
As fate would have it, one of our closest friend had invited us to a Halloween party she put together for her kids and their friends, and their event just happened to be on the same day as our Halloween Comics Giveaway! The moment we asked them if they wanted some FREE comic books they answered with a resounding "YES!!!". Immediately they swarmed me and my wife and I had them make a single line to come and get their free comic books. The kids absolutely loved those comics, as you'll see in the photos. We gave away 400 FREE comic books at the Halloween Party!
1st Book Exchange / Comics For Christmas Free Comic Book Day Event Norfolk, VA
On May 12, 2012 we celebrated the 1st ever Book Exchange/Comics For Christmas Free Comic Book Day and in my opinion, it was success! The day started slow, being a Saturday and all, but soon enough people starting coming in and asking for us, meaning Comics For Christmas. It was great to interact with kids and parents alike, and introduce them to this magical world we call comics! I have to admit, it brought me a great deal of satisfaction to know that I might have converted one of these kids into lifelong comic readers. That's the beauty of comics, it doesn't matter who you are or how old you are, it's impossible not to be drawn into this wonderful world of adventure, romance, horror, magic and excitement; the wonderful world of comic books!!!
Comics For Christmas Visit To CHKD Hospital Norfolk, VA
Last Saturday we took a trip down to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia as part of our Comics For Christmas organization and it was a truly wonderful experience! It's hard to understand what these kids go through on a daily basis but looking at them made us realize how important it is to appreciate our health and our kid's health, but also made us remember why we decided to do this in the first place. We brought Christmas bags filled with comic books and art supplies, I also brought my easel and a big sketch pad, some markers and gave the kids a quick art lesson. I also made some sketches for the kids that asked me for one. The kids were very excited and really enjoyed drawing with me, which made me feel great! The nurses were so thankful that we took the time to bring a little joy to the kids but like I said to them, it's a pleasure to do something nice for those who can't help themselves.
Comics For Christmas / Mt. Sinai Halleluyah Fest Newport News, VA
On Saturday, October 29, Mt. Sinai Christian Development Center celebrated their 1st Halleluyah Fest, an event created to give the children from the community a chance to play and have fun in a safe enviroment, without having to go out on the streets. From the moment we heard about the event we, as Comics For Christmas, knew that we had to be a part of it! As the kids started coming in, our table was the first thing they saw and to see the reaction on those kids faces reminded us why we do this! Some of them were shy at first, some of them didn't knew what to do or say, or didn't believe we were handing comics to them for free, but as soon as we told them it was ok to pick some of them for free, their expressions changed from being nervous, to being incredibly happy! It was a night we'll never forget, especially since it was also our 1st official event as part of Comics For Christmas.
Truthful Comics / Feeding 2,000 Newport News, VA
In November of 2009 we volunteered for the first time in the event "Feeding 2,000 and Community Outreach" as part of our non-profit organization Comics For Christmas and it was one of the best experiences of our lives! My family and I were present to give a helping hand to those in need. The members of our church, Mt. Sinai Christian Development Center, were also in attendance. There was everything from the traditional apple pie, turkey, rice, corn, cake, corn bread... you name it; we had it! One thing worth mentioning is that there were a loooot more than 2,000 people in attendance that day, and they all ate and had a great time; so it's all good!
24 Hour Comic Book Day 2007 06/09/07 - Cupey, PR
On Saturday June 9th 2007 a dream came true for many cartoonists in Puerto Rico when the first 24 Hour Comic Challenge event was celebrated. The 24 Hour Comics Day is an international celebration of comics creation. Cartoonists all over take the challenge of trying to create a 24 page comic story in 24 straight hours. In 2006 this event was celebrated in 17 countries around the world. The 24 hour comics challenge was created in 1990 by Scott McCloud, leading comics theoretician and author of Understanding Comics and Reinventing Comics. Joel (Chizz) Vazquez was the one who proposed the idea of doing a 24 hour comic challenge in Puerto Rico. Thanks to Jose Esteras, owner of the Red Goblin Collectibles store in Cupey Professional Mall, we got his store to host the challenge; the rest is history!
Free Comic Book Day 2007 Guaynabo, PR
This was the first Free Comic Book Day we ever attended, and it was really cool! Me and Truthful Comics Co-Founder Alvaro Cortez Ortiz Jr went, got some comics, drew a little bit and had an all around good time. There were many comics enthusiasts excited about the event, there were people who were just curious about the whole thing and there were a few cosplayers having fun with the kids in attendance; it was super fun! I hope we can attend another one in the near future. For me, as a former member of Don Algaro Comics, I signed some autographs, talk with a few fans, drew a few sketches and took a few photos; it was nice. It was a wonderful event.
1st Utuado Comic Con Utuado, PR
The 1st and only Utuado Comicon was, by all commercial standards, a disaster. We had basically no attendance, the people who were going to promote the event never did and the guy that was going to contact the radio stations in order to promote the event never did either, so as you might expect, there was nobody there. A last effort by one of my friends drew around 40-50 people but that wasn't enough. In the end, all was not lost. We ended up recording a great podcast, we hung out amongst other local creators and we learned how not to make the same mistakes again. I'm sure that if we ever do another convention in Utuado, things will turn out VERY different.
Free Comic Book Day 05/04/24 - Chesapeake, VA
This past Saturday, May 4th comic book shops around the World celebrated Free Comic Book Day and as if that wasn't enough; we also celebrated May The 4th which is THE DAY for Star Wars fans all around the World. Truthful Comics was represented at Zeno's Books in Chesapeake, Virginia by Manuel A. Carmona and to say he had a great day would be an understatement! Everyone had an amazing time, there were kids, teenagers and adults alike; all of whom were there to get free comics but also to BUY COMIC BOOKS! It was truly one of the best Free Comic Book Day events we've ever been a part of.
VB Sports Cards, Comic Book, Pokemon & Collectibles Expo 11/11/23 - Virginia Beach, VA
This past Saturday, November 11th was the last big 757 Cards Show of 2023 and we were there representing Truthful Comics. This show was originally a sports cards exclusive show but the new administrators are trying to turn it into an all around geek expo, which I can appreciate. We didn't have much success financially but we understand that this is a new show and we need to build a fanbase, hopefully next year we'll do better, although we did see huge traffic in terms of sports card and Pokémon collectors; just not many comic book fans. Maybe next time.
LANCASTER COMIC CON 10/08/23 - Lancaster, VA
On Sunday, October 8th, 2023, the Lancaster Community Library hosted their first ever Lancaster Comic Con and Truthful Comics was in attendance! I have to be honest, whenever there's a new event like this one, especially if it's in a remote area there's a high probability that attendance will be low and sales will be few and far in between; I'm here to tell you this was NOT THE CASE for this Comic Con! We'd like to give thanks to the entire Lancaster Community Library Staff, especially Elizabeth Sheldon for inviting us and putting this whole event together. Fantastic job!
757 ARTIST ALLEY MINI-CON 09/24/23 - Norfolk, VA
On Sunday, September 24th I was part of 757 Artist Alley's Mini-Con. It was nice to hang out with my buddy and colleague Cory Bland and I also had the pleasure of meeting Abbie from Peachy Gems Studio who was an absolute sweetheart! After all was said and done, the Mini-Con was a bust financially speaking but we met some cool people so it wasn't a complete bust.
12 HOUR COMIC DAY 09/09/23 - Norfolk, VA
On Saturday, September 9th, 2023 The Muse Writer's Center hosted the 12 Hour Comics Day. For those who might not know, the 12 Hour Comics Day is a Worldwide event dedicated to creating a 12-page short story from beginning to end in 12 hours or less. Participants can use any medium they desire but traditional media is the preferred method.
Some creators take this challenge in preparation for the 24 Hour Comics Day Challenge, which is the same concept except creators are tasked with creating a 24-page comic, from beginning to end; in 24 hours or less.
This year there wasn't a huge turnout but the few of us who took on the challenge had a great time doing so. There was a calm, relaxed atmosphere with good music, at some point here was Anime playing, we listened to some podcasts and we laughed quite a bit as we drew the night away. All and all I had a good time hanging out with my colleagues, hopefully more of my peers will show up for the next 12 or 24 hour comic challenge.
INDIE COMICS DAY 05/27/23 - Virginia / California
On Saturday, May 27th we celebrated Indie Comics Day and although we didn't receive a lot of support from the indie comics community; we still showed up and did the work. I do feel I have to give thanks to the people who supported and helped make this ICD event happen. Hopefully next year things will turn around for the better.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 05/06/22 - New York, NY
Saturday, May 6th, my first time tabling in 11 years. My first time tabling at a Free Comic Book Day in 12 years. My first time ever tabling in NYC (Brooklyn) at Anyone Comics. So, how was it? In a word: Awesome.
As you can tell by the pic to the left I went pretty minimalist at my table. No prints. No merch. Just straight up comics (and where to find my online). Since it's been so long that I actually tabled, I went somewhat conservative to the event, basically reintroducing to the scene. And an activity like this one was perfect for me to get my feet wet again at going out to activities.
ICONICON 04/30/22 - Suffolk, VA
On Saturday April 30th, 2022 The North Suffolk Public Library held it's 6th Annual, multi-fandom event Iconicon in person for the first time since the Covid-19 Pandemic started back in early 2020! This is biggest FREE gathering of sci-fi, fantasy, comics and Anime fans in the Suffolk area and the event featured a Smash Bros. Tournament, Cosplay contests, the 501st Legion, local comic book creators and publishers, a fan art and writing contest, local vendors and so much more.
SONO ZINE FEST 08/20/22 - Chesapeake, VA
On Saturday August 20th, 2022 The South Norfolk Memorial Library held SoNo Zine Fest and I was there alongside my colleagues to join in the fun! There was music, food trucks, panels and of course comics! The attendance wasn't great but first events are always a gamble, I'm just glad that Libraries are allowing a bunch of geeks to gather, sell their books and play loud music in their buildings. It was great to see and interact with so many talented creators and cannot wait until we see each other again.
Puertorriqueños en el Mundo de los Cómics 08/25/20 - Rio Piedras, PR
The presentation aims to make known to the academic community of the University of Puerto Rico, and the community in general, the production of Puerto Ricans in the world of comics. The presentation covered how the virtual exhibition was conceived, organized and presented. In addition, the presentation took a real-time tour of the two platforms where the comics are exhibited.
Comic Book Art Exhibit At The Muse Writer's Center 10/09/19 - Norfolk, VA
On Saturday, October 19th The Muse held their first ever Comic Book Art Exhibit and I can honestly say it was a success. Featuring over 20 comic book artists from all over Virginia, as well as art students from the comic book art class at The Muse; the range of styles and topics that hung on the walls was a sight to behold. I was one of the artists featured at this exhibit, and I was truly humbled by the reaction from the art enthusiasts in attendance as well as my peers; it was a fantastic experience. Amongst the artists being featured at the exhibit were: Kelley Leanne Harris, Cory Bland, C.L. Zeno, Kristin Mehaffey, Brian Lacy and Miguel Dominado just to name a few. The exhibit will run throughout the month of November so you still have time to see it in person. -MC
12 HOUR COMICS DAY 08/07/19 - Norfolk, VA
The 12 Hour Comics Day is a Worldwide challenge where creators have to illustrate 12 pages in 12 hours or less. Basically two or more creators gather at a specific location and create a comic book from scratch, the fun is in working alongside your peers; finishing the comic is an added bonus. Participants can use any medium they desire and the story can be four (4) pages or more, just as long as it's a finish story.
Plastic City Comic Con 07/13/19 - Fitchburg, MA
On Saturday July 13th Manuel A. Carmona attended Plastic City Comic Con in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Attendance was only $5 bucks for adults and children got in for FREE. Great atmosphere, a variety of vendors, dozens of indie creators as well as established creators working on Marvel and/or DC Comics. Everyone had a great time, fans and vendors alike; an all around great show and can only get bigger and better! Already talked to the organizers and Truthful Comics will be in attendance once more. Plastic City Comic Con 2020!!!
Comics For Christmas / OV Christmas Illumination 11/26/18 - Norfolk, VA
This past Sunday, November 26th the city of Norfolk, Virginia celebrated their 6th Ocean View Christmas Illumination and Comics For Christmas was a part of it! As you may know, Comics for Christmas is a non-profit organization founded by Truthful Comics' Manuel A. Carmona and his lovely wife Hannah-rose. The event was a tremendous success gathering thousands of people and the general consensus was that it was a fantastic evening. Comics for Christmas gave away more than 1,500 comic books to all the kids in attendance. At first kids and parents alike didn't quite grasped the notion of a random couple buying thousands of comics just to hand them out to kids they don't know, but once they got over the initial shock and disbelief; kids and parents were ecstatic! Each kid got five (5) comics absolutely FREE and they were loving every minute as you'll see in the photos below.
Comics For Christmas / Tab Church Harvest Festival Norfolk, VA
Today we celebrated Tabernacle Church's Harvest Festival 2013 and I can only described it by saying... it ROCKED! There were plenty of kids from all over Norfolk, dressed in their Halloween costumes and having a grand ol' time. There were tons of games for the kids to play, there were clowns, balloon animals, tons of candy and of course; FREE COMIC BOOKS!!! That's where we come in. Through our non-profit organization Comics For Christmas, we gave away more than 400 comic books to at least 80 kids; completely FREE of charge!
We had an absolute blast handing out those comic books and what a reward it was to see all those kids' smiles when we handed those comics to them... priceless! There were a few kids that we've come to know because they follow us from event to event, which makes us feel good for two reasons: 1.They know what were about and 2. They like comic books and in some way it's because we gave them their first comics; which makes me feel pretty darn good! As if handing out free comic books wasn't enough, we also handed out candy to the kids so everyone left our table with a big smile; and that makes me very happy.
Comics For Christmas / Tab Church Harvest Festival 2012 Norfolk, VA
This past Sunday November 4th the Tabernacle Church of Norfolk celebrated their Harvest Festival, a celebration for the kids to enjoy amongst themselves playing games and eating candy in a safe environment. We've only been visiting this church for a few months so it was a blessing that they allowed us to incorporate Comics For Christmas into the event. Honestly, we weren't expecting that many kids to attend especially since the event started at 6pm, but to our surprise, the church was packed!
It was a true blessing to interact, not only with the kids, but also their parents who time and time again thanked us for what we were doing and were quite shocked that we actually buy comic books and give them away for FREE. Many of the parents asked us "why do you guys do this?" and our reply was Why not? It's easy to point out the negatives in this world and just as easy to say that nobody does anything for anyone without wanting something in return; but that's just not the case.
Comics For Christmas At Mt. Sinai Church Summer Explosion Newport News, VA
On June 31st, our home church of Mt. Sinai Christian Development Center organized the 1st ever Summer Explosion and invited Comics For Christmas along for the ride. We had live music, praise dancing, food, drinks and of course, COMICS! Even though we had temperatures upwards of 100 degrees, with lots of hydration and love, had an awesome time. Through Comics For Christmas, we gave away 500+ comics absolutely free and every kid in attendance went home with a full belly and a bag full of comics; and that's a good day in my book. It was hot and sticky but I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat, those kids deserve our attention and we'll be there whenever we're called upon; that's our promise!
2nd Annual UMET Comics Fest Bayamon, PR
The report was heavy rains and strong, tropical storm level winds gushing by. Traffic lights were malfunctioning and policemen would help out directing traffic. It was a perfect morning to geek out, because it was the 2nd Annual Comic Book Festival at the UMET Bayamon! Last year I was invited as well, but due to the accident most of you know already, I was not able to attend it. But thankfully professor Freddie Gutierrez, organizer of the event, invited me once again. So definitely jumped at the chance to once again attempt to go, this time representing Truthful Comics, of course! So there I was, exhibiting the few physical copies of "Fred Peterson, The Mighty Warlord", as well as flyers and business cards that would direct any curious minds to this very site. All the fliers were snatched away and I showed off the sites mobile capabilities on my mini-tablet! All in all, it was a fantastic experience hopefully this is just the beginning of many other stuff, so stay tuned ;)
Comics For Christmas / Feeding 5,000 11/19/11 - Newport News, VA
On November 19, 2011 we volunteered in the event "Feeding 5,000 and Community Outreach" as part of our non-profit organization Comics For Christmas and it was one of the best experiences of our lives! My family and I were present to give a helping hand to those in need. There were more than 5,000 in attendance and everyone ate, left with some groceries and had a great time in the process! It was a perfect mid-November day, around 60 degrees and we spent it in fellowship with the community; what could be better? The members of our church, Mt. Sinai Christian Development Center, were also in attendance and helped out in any way they could; it was truly a blessing! There was everything from the traditional apple pie, turkey, rice, corn, cake, corn bread... you name it; we had it!
Truthful Comics / Feeding 1,000 Newport News, VA
In the month of November of 2010 we volunteered in the event "Feeding 1,000" as part of our non-profit organization Comics For Christmas and it was awesome to give a helping hand to those in need. There were more than 1,000 people in attendance and everyone ate and had a great time! It was a perfect day. The members of our church, Mt. Sinai Christian Development Center, were also in attendance and helped out in any way they could; it was truly a blessing! There was everything from the traditional apple pie, turkey, rice, corn, cake, corn bread... you name it; we had it! Events like this make us realize how much we have and how grateful we SHOULD BE!
1st Ponce Comic Con Ponce, PR
The 1st Ponce Comicon was an example of a gamble that payed off big time. Nobody knew what to expect but we all decided to help the organizers of the event, and the results were incredible. More people attended than anyone expected and most important, they were buying! Kids, adults, teens, you name it, they were there in bunches and they all had a great time; we all did! This is an example of a well organized event that I wouldn't mind being a part of in the near future!
1st Kaisen & Anime Con Cupey, PR
This was the 1st ever Kaisen & Anime Convention in Puerto Rico and it was the first convention I showed my comic book; ever. As you can imagine, my nerves were on edge but we sold a bunch of them, we met great people, we listened to some live music, saw great Cosplayers and we had a blast!
