My Baby Sister Isay in her Iron Man Shawarma shirt from The Perfect White Shirt - (which is my birthday gift to her by the way) with Batgirl. |
Hey guys! My baby sister Isay will be guest blogging with us. She's the real comic geek in the family and she went to Fully Book's Halloween Comic Fest. Paul and I had a Baptism/First Birthday to go to. So without further adieu - here is Isay's first and hopefully not last post with us. :)
(As
I was writing this, I'm listening to my nerdcore songs: X-Women, 616, Magneto
was Right, Comic Shop, Nerrd Lines, Marvel vs. DC, and a whole lot more. J )
It
was definitely a fun treat to drop by at Fully Booked Bonifacio High Street
Branch for Halloween Comicfest. Being one of the many individuals who braved
the heat last Free Comic Book Day, I was expecting a very long line of comic
book enthusiasts going around High Street. But when we came to the store (at
exactly 10 am), the line was surprisingly shorter, and went around the front of
the store, not like the line last May 4th.
We
saw friends, families, and individuals of different ages waiting in line for
their chance to get free comic books. There were also grown-ups in costume,
like Kick-Ass and a casual Robin. There were little kids with their parents in
superhero costumes who looked so adorable, and grandmas standing in line with
their grandchildren. The weather was cool, making the wait comfortable, unlike
the glaring sun that melted us away last Free Comic Book Day.
Free Comic Books during Halloween ComicFest |
While
in line, it was nice to be able to talk about comics with people who actually
understand what you’re talking about. Falling into easy conversation, we didn’t
even notice the line and before we knew it, we were already inside the store.
We were led to the table with the vast array of comics that we could choose
from. On one table were the comics from American publishers, such as DC and
Marvel, with a wide variety of comics for children too. On the second table
were the manga issues, like back issues of Shonen Jump.
Each person could
choose 3 comics from either table. Unlike their protocol last Free Comic Book
Day, we were given the comics without a choice to the issues that we wanted. So
I sort of panicked in front of the table, not knowing what to choose. In the
end, I went for Batman: Long Halloween, Batman : Lil’ Gotham and an issue of
Shonen Jump. Fortunately, my friend was nice enough to lend me his copy of
Marvel’s offering, the first issue of Thor: God of Thunder. (which I was
really thankful for because it was colored by my idol, Dean White <3)
Colored spread from Shonen Jump. |
Aside
from the table with the free comics, there were also tables around them with
graphic novels of up to 50% off. From DC to Marvel, to Image and Vertigo,
whether thick or thin, it was a beautiful collection of books at half the
price. But our search for a nice deal had to be set aside for later, because we
decided to go up to the fourth floor and visit Comic Odyssey for the latest
releases. There was also a book signing of local artists and writers right
outside the store. Fans were all lined up for the chance to get to meet and
greet their favorite comic book creators.
Two shades of the Caped Crusader. Above a page from Lil' Gotham that features Chibi Batman and Robin and Below the good old Batman in a centerfold action scene with Catwoman.
Entering
Comic Odyssey was crazy because there were a lot of people there. They were all
looking through the different issues, whether old or new. They had back issues
for P100 and the latest issues-- even the ones released that week! The store
owners (sales people haha di ko mahanap
yung term) were all very helpful, even chatting up some of the customers.
Unfortunately, they were sold out on the issue that I wanted. (Batwoman 24--
which I actually told the writer about. I thought he’d like to know that J) ) So I left the store
empty-handed.
Since
my friend didn’t really see anything he liked upstairs, we went back to the
discounted tables to find more comic books to take home. Finally, I saw this
500+ page compilation of World’s Finest--- an incredibly hilarious team-up
series of Batman and Superman back in the 50s and 60s--- and knew that I just
had to have it. (And at 50% off!)
Compilation of 1950's Batman and Superman comics which my sister got at 50% off! They still wore their underwear outside.
While
waiting for my friend to get his own comic book, an adorable girl in a Minion
costume gave me a Wafu bar. I wasn’t sure if she worked in Fully Booked, but I
appreciate the wafer. There was also a Gonuts Donuts booth giving away treats.
And a cute Batgirl was walking around, bringing in the Halloween spirit. (I
heard from my friend that it was Superman in the Katipunan branch.) And since I
was donning my Batwoman-inspired hair, I knew that I had to have a picture with
her. So after my friend got his comic book loot, I asked him to snap a picture
of the two of us, serving as a beautiful ending to a wonderful and fulfilling
Halloween Comicfest. Thank you Fully Booked, Comic Odyssey, DC, Marvel, Image,
Vertigo, Dark Horse and all the companies and people who made Halloween
Comicfest possible. Thank you for the early birthday gift and ‘til next year!
For MORE photos of Halloween Comic Fest click HERE!
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