May 1st, 2010
Free Comic Book Day
Today, all over the U.S., comic book stores are giving away free comic books, no strings attached (although I’m sure they’d love it if you made some purchases before leaving).
One of the comics available (though the offerings in your local store may vary) is a collection of classic comic strips, with Secret Agent X-9 / Secret Agent Corrigan in the spotlight, art by the great Al Williamson. The comic also has previews of forthcoming volumes of Blondie by Chic Young, The Complete Bloom County Library by Berkeley Breathed, Rip Kirby by Alex Raymond, Polly and Her Pals by Chris Sterrett, Dick Tracy by Chester Gould, and Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray.
I’ve always wanted to check out the X9 strip. Missed comic book day, but will look for a copy or maybe there’s a collection out. Bonus in that ish is Polly & Her Pals. Sterrett was a genius. I used to have one of his original sundays (he worked on HUGE paper), but sadly sold it for snow tires and bills one winter.