Updates of Christmas Party / Art Show / Fund Raiser / Sale at CNJComics
Saturday is the big day and we’ve got so much in store for you!
We expect to be busy right at 10 AM when we open because we are offering an incredible 50% off ALL back issues, including the collection of 1960 and 70’s Marvel’s we just bought. That is eleven long boxes of incredible books, as well as our regular back issue inventory at 50% off! Here’s a look at some of the keys that are still up there as of today!
The sale will last all the way till the 24th, and also includes…
- 50% off all back issues
- 20% off all graphic novels
- 20% off all action figures, statues and pop funs.
- 10% off everything else in the shop!
Hours until Christmas include:
- Saturday 12-21 (10 am to 7 pm) and (8 pm to 11 pm)
- Sunday 12-22 (noon – 5 pm)
- Monday 12-23 (noon – 8 pm)
- Tuesday 12-24 (noon – 8pm) Ben will be staying late so stop by and say hi. We always have gift certificates ready for your last-minute shopping needs!
I have been diligently drinking beer and grading comics over the past couple of weeks to get ready for this day!
What kind of beer? The beer that we’ll be giving out FREE Saturday Night at our Christmas Party!
This includes Thanos’ Ginger “SNAP” Christmas Ale by Ben and Raphael!
As well as Spider-Man’s “Shitter’s Full” Christmas Ale by yours truly.
These beers go fast at the party starting at 8 pm! (So yes, you do have to make a decision between sniping that item with your 50% off coupon and getting in line for a beer, BUT IT CAN BE DONE!)
Here’s that coupon again, good for 50% off one item AT THE PARTY ONLY!
The really big part of the day is the ART SHOW! Thank you artists for all the amazing work that has been turned in! We have a really fun display to check out this year! Bring your food items (and extra money) to donate to the food bank for a chance to win one of these one-of-a-kind prizes!
Here are a few:
By Jes Melon (IG acct)
By Jason Dunbar
We would also like to thank Jason Fitch and his family for taking responsibility for getting all the food items collected in the right place! Word is the Cleveland Food Bank is even sending representatives to thank everyone at the party around 9 pm!
And as always, there is … RICK.
Carol will be there too, and I think I have Ben convinced to dress up like Uncle Eddie for photo ops for a bit.
and now…. for some reminders from the previous messages…
Art and Fundraiser
On Saturday, December 21st from 10 am to 7 pm we’ll be hosting an art show featuring local artists who created custom covers to benefit the Cleveland Food Bank. These covers can be won in a basket raffle system where one food item or one dollar gets you a ticket. You pick which cover your ticket goes to so you can win a one you really like. This year’s art show theme is a comic book character / Christmas movie mashup, which we’ve been having a lot of fun with.
Here are some of the covers from previous years, all based on Uncle Eddie from Christmas Vacation:
And here are some of our fantastic artists:
We will shut down the store at 7 PM only to reopen at 8 PM for our annual Holiday Customer Appreciation Party! The party lasts till around 11 PM and features snacks, beverages, and the required holiday cheer. Winners of the basket raffle are drawn promptly at 10:30 PM. Winners need not be present but if you’re there you can take your artwork home with you.
All the money collected during the art show will go to the Cleveland Food Bank, who have the amazing ability to turn one dollar into four full meals for those in need during the holidays.
The Party
All are welcome to our holiday party which, as previously stated, runs from 8 PM to 11 PM on Saturday December 21st. Our first party gift to you is this coupon good for 50% off any one item in the shop! Please print the above image out or show it to us on your smartphone when you check out. Coupons MUST be used at the party between 8 PM to 11 PM period. (sorry, no exceptions.) Limit one coupon per person.
The beers are free and go pretty quickly starting right at 8 PM. We’ll also have other beers as well as non-alcoholic refreshments. (For the record, our holiday party is and will always be an all-ages affair.) While refreshments are free, our bartender Macklin works solely on tips, so please do the right thing.
Chocolates will also be provided by Fear’s Confections in Lakewood, one of our favorite small businesses in the area. Thanks, Cassandra!
As we mentioned before, Carol will be there, and hopefully, Santa Claus will stop by too! Honestly after a few drinks, anything is possible. We always have photo op areas set up around the shop so be sure to wear your Christmas finest. Wearing stupid holiday clothes makes everything more fun. I know I’ve got my outfit ready. (From Lansky Brothers!)
This is our way of bringing all of our favorite people together to give something back to the community. Over the last six year’s we’ve been able to assist the Cleveland Food Bank in creating over 60,000 meals. All this is only possible with your help, which we are always grateful for. This party is our way of saying thank you for your support year-round! (and it’s a lot of fun to put together too!)
So spread the word Cleveland, and we’ll see you on December 21st!
