Free Comic Book Day bridges generational gap
Mark Ones annual free comic book day drew crowds from all age groups.
Hamilton’s Mark One on Victoria Street held its annual Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, attracting young and not-so-young fans.
Glen Harrick, 37, brought his son, Patrick aged 10, and two daughters, Sasha and Casey aged 7 and 9, along for the fourth year and thinks comics are a great way to get his kids reading.
“My son who’s 10 likes comics but the girls will have anything that’s free.”
Mark One set up three tables, one for each for children, teen and mature comics.
Patrick Harrick, aged 10, has been a comic book fan for three years and is a big Marvel fan.
“I like reading and super heroes and stuff.”
This year’s Free Comic Book Day was Sam Kipfer’s first despite being a long term comic book fan.
“I’ve been a comic book fan since I could walk,” he said showing off his three free comic books of Batman, Avengers and Judge Dread.
Free Comic Book Day is an international event that occurs every first Saturday in May. Visitors choose any three comic books from a pre-selected range.
This year is also Mark One’s 24th birthday and to celebrate the store had a 24% off everything sale.
