FIRST: To commemorate Father's Day, here's a list of some famous comic book fathers:
1. Richard Parker (Spider-Man)
2. Thomas Wayne (Batman)
3. Bruce Bechdel (Fun Home)
4. Martin Jordan (Green Lantern)
5. Jor-El (Superman)
6. Jonathan Kent (Superman)
7. Major Christopher Summers (Cyclops)
8. Jack Drake (Robin)
9. Battlin' Jack Murdock (Daredevil)
10. Frank Castle (The Punisher)

Thanks, dads!

STOP WHATEVER YOU ARE DOING AND READ THESE IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!

DRAW: Please note that the theme for our next DRAW contest has been announced. That theme: WHAT IS THE RUNNING MAN RUNNING FROM? The Running Man, of course, is our mascot, best known from that enormous painting on the wall of the store. SO! Imagine what he's so worked up about and create some kind of image that reflects those imaginings. Use a pencil, use a pen, use a computer, charcoal, or blood. Just do it, bring it by the store, and stand to win $100 in STORE CREDIT.

Hey Velocipals! I'm happy to lead off with a big, hearty CONGRATULATIONS to IAN and MANDY who got married yesterday. The happy couple actually met here at Velocity Comics many years ago, so you can imagine the incredible debt they owe us. We've already arranged to cash in on that debt: they've pledged to name their firstborn child Velocity Sampson. So look forward to that.

NEW COMICS WILL ARRIVE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK! NEW COMICS WILL ARRIVE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK! NEW COMICS WILL ARRIVE ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK!

Hello, all…

FIRST things first I'd like to wish TOM BATTEN a Happy Birthday today! And the lucky dog gets the bestest birthday prezzie anyone could ever ask for, the series finale of LOST! All other birthdays are now pretty insecure. Hope it's a great one, pal!

A big thanks to everyone that participated in our latest DRAW CONTEST. Judging was tough this time around--bickering and in-fighting ruled the day. People locked themselves in the restroom, people showed up at other people's apartments crying in the middle of the night; It all culminated in Pat biting off Tim's index finger and wandering down Broad st with blood streaking his beard and the mangled digit dangling from his lip like a cigarette.

Hey!

Have you hugged a mom today? She doesn't have to be YOUR mom, per se, and I guess it should be consensual. But if you haven't you totally should.

DRAW! Entries are going up tomorrow. For serious.

IRON MAN 2 was pretty good.

WHITE LANTERN RINGS! We'll have a very limited quantity in stock Monday, doled out on a first-requested basis. Sorry for the hassle, this one was out of our control.

FIRST OF ALL: An enormous THANK YOU to everyone that made it out to FCBD yesterday, and made it THE BEST DAY OF ALL TIME. We gave away literally dozens of free comics, and created memories that will surely last throughout the remainder of the weekend.

SECOND: Right now I am staring at a huge pile of Dan Clowes' newest release, WILSON. These books dearly need the love of an adoptive consumer just like you. You will be rewarded by their high quality, I promise.

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The deadline for our current DRAW! contest is April 21st, in other words, this Wednesday. That's firm, gang. if you miss it, you'll have to spend the rest of your week wondering why you didn't put together a picture of yourself beating the crap out of the character of your choice and take a shot at winning a whole heap of store credit. So good luck with that.

Be aware that Free Comic Book Day is in TWO WEEKS. That's the first Saturday in May. We'll have tons of free comics, as well as other surprises designed to enthrall and titillate. DON'T MISS IT.