Recapping my Free Comic Book Day signing at The Silver Snail and a break down why Free Comic Book Day is a misnomer that puts costs and risk on retailers.

00:00 Free Comic Book Day at The Silver Snail

00:45 A Shop That Means a Ton

01:35 The Problem with “Free” Comic Books

02:30 The Retailer’s Burden

03:39 The 2026 Distributor Split

04:38 Freebie Seekers vs. Customers

05:44 Navigating the Ecosystem

07:44 On the Backs of Retailers

09:45 Supporting Your Local Comic Shop

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Check out all the comics and books coming from Adriano and Pesto Comics!

Direct Market Comics:

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FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #1 (of 5)

In Stores NOW!

FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #2 (of 5)

Coming to Stores on Wednesday June 3rd

FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #3 (of 5)

Available for Pre-Order until Monday June 8th

In Stores - Wednesday July 8th

FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #4 (of 5)

Available for Pre-Order until Monday July 6th

In Stores - Wednesday August 5th

Kickstarter Comics:

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NAKED KAIJU WOMAN #3

On Kickstarter - May

https://bit.ly/nkw3

SNIP #3, 4 & 5

On Kickstarter - July

https://bit.ly/snip3

CRIMSON FRONTIER #1 & 2

On Kickstarter - August

https://bit.ly/cf1comic

PRIME CUT #1 & 2

On Kickstarter - TBD

https://bit.ly/prime1comic

Books:

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BACKLOT BABYLON (LEO LUCAS #1)

On Kickstarter - This Summer

https://bit.ly/backlotbabylon

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