Don't get me wrong...I love the Holiday season, from Thanksgiving all the way through to the New Year.
But as a comic book specialty retailer and life-long comics' fan, I live for each week's rhythm that includes all the new Comics & Other Cool Stuff hitting the racks every Wednesday. The holiday schedule royally messed with that Wednesday coolness, but as of January 9, I'm happy to say we're back into the regular Wednesday groove. Woo-Hoo!
Be here for the cool stuff!
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
BIG Things are Happening in Flying Colors
The New Year is taking off in huge ways at FLYING COLORS!
Over the next few weeks, our store will be under-going some transformation, as we are doing a partial remodel to make our displays a bit more vibrant and better organized. Hopefully, the remodeling will be done by February 1. The store will be closed on for two days (January 28 & 29) to get the job done, so stay tuned for all the details.
Once finished, we're doing something really special!
Friday Night February 8, 8PM-9:30PM
An after-hours in-store live concert debuting the new CD from Oglio Entertainment recording artist WISELY!
Wanna get a listen of this cool new pop CD? Click the pic and it'll stream right to you.
Check out the videos on WISELY's page to see a special guest appearance from JENNA ("The Office") FISCHER.
Opening the show for WISELY will be CINDY FIELD, marking her second in-store live show at FLYING COLORS.
The concert event is FREE and is co-sponsored by HOUSE Wine, from the Magnificent Wine Co.
Save the date--- Friday February 8th ---and plan to be here!
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Over the next few weeks, our store will be under-going some transformation, as we are doing a partial remodel to make our displays a bit more vibrant and better organized. Hopefully, the remodeling will be done by February 1. The store will be closed on for two days (January 28 & 29) to get the job done, so stay tuned for all the details.
Once finished, we're doing something really special!
Friday Night February 8, 8PM-9:30PM
An after-hours in-store live concert debuting the new CD from Oglio Entertainment recording artist WISELY!
Wanna get a listen of this cool new pop CD? Click the pic and it'll stream right to you.
Check out the videos on WISELY's page to see a special guest appearance from JENNA ("The Office") FISCHER.
Opening the show for WISELY will be CINDY FIELD, marking her second in-store live show at FLYING COLORS.
The concert event is FREE and is co-sponsored by HOUSE Wine, from the Magnificent Wine Co.
Save the date--- Friday February 8th ---and plan to be here!
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Thursday, January 03, 2008
New Comics & Calendar for New Year
Friday January 4 is the first NEW RELEASES' DAY of 2008!The photo here shows Michael Eriksson (aka "Mike Fantastic")posing with the brand-new exclusive FLYING COLORS Comics 2008 Calendar/Poster.
Designed by the ultra-talented Jeff "JB" Bonivert, known to FlyCo Faithful for his cool and quirky comics posted HERE!.
The new calendars commemorate 20 Years of Comics & Other Cool Stuff at FLYING COLORS with lots of Silver Age weirdness and a guide to all of 2008's NEW RELEASES' DAYs.
The calendar/posters are 11" x 34" and are suitable for hanging in the Louvre Museum (I wonder if they like comics there?).
Best of all, the calendar/posters are yours FREE when you visit Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff.
See you soon!
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Friday, December 21, 2007
We've Got Your Cool Gifts Right Here!
did you read the article in the Contra Costa Times on Wednesday about the growing popularity of comics compilations and graphic novels? FLYING COLORS Comics & Other Cool Stuff features Contra Costa's deepest and widest selection of comics, graphic novels and related "cool stuff"---including action figures, busts, statues, posters, t-shirts and more.
The photo to the right shows some incredibly cool bargains available right now, including our Holiday Sportscards box featuring 20 packs of baseball, football and basketball cards along with a collector's guide and box for only $19.99. Check out the huge discounts on selected statues and busts (shown here).
FLYING COLORS hours:
Friday December 21 11am-7pm
Saturday December 22 11am-7pm
Sunday December 23 12noon-7pm
Monday December 24 11am-5pm
CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY Tuesday December 25
Open again
Wednesday December 26 11am-7pm
Thursday December 27 11am-7pm
Friday December 28 11am-8pm (It's NEW RELEASES' DAY!)
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Thursday, December 20, 2007
New TV Ads now up on YouTube!
Check out our new TV ads, now posted at YouTube.com, by clicking HERE!
The ads were produced by the fine folks at Adams Digital Media. If you're looking to do a TV commercial for your business, I recommend their services.
On one of the ads, we borrowed some images from the very cool postcard book from Denis Kitchen Publishing called "READING COMICS". The postcard book makes a nice stocking stuffer (hint, hint). The other new TV spot features some young members of Flying Colors' Faithful. Thanks for "pitching" in and helping, everyone.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
The ads were produced by the fine folks at Adams Digital Media. If you're looking to do a TV commercial for your business, I recommend their services.
On one of the ads, we borrowed some images from the very cool postcard book from Denis Kitchen Publishing called "READING COMICS". The postcard book makes a nice stocking stuffer (hint, hint). The other new TV spot features some young members of Flying Colors' Faithful. Thanks for "pitching" in and helping, everyone.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Saturday, December 15, 2007
I've Got a Forum!
As many of you know, for the last ten years, I've been moonlighting as a columnist for for a trade magazine called Comics & Gamer Retailer, published by the same fine folk who produce the venerable Comics Buyer's Guide.
Well, all good things must come to an end, and C&GR is doing just that. However, my publishers recently opened forums (fora?) for me and some of the magazine's other columnists. I want to invite you to Joe Field's Big Picture forum by clicking HERE!.
I'd love to get your feedback there.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Well, all good things must come to an end, and C&GR is doing just that. However, my publishers recently opened forums (fora?) for me and some of the magazine's other columnists. I want to invite you to Joe Field's Big Picture forum by clicking HERE!.
I'd love to get your feedback there.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Saturday, December 01, 2007
More from Renee Montoya's Dossier
Word has spread through the investigative comics' community that several facsimiles of Renee Montoya's (aka The Question) journal have been leaked to the public via sites like this one.
From what I've see online, there are some differences between the copies of the journal and the artifacts contained within the journal. And from what I've learned, this is NOT a publicity gimmick sponsored by DC Comics, but rather it's the careful dissemination of clues to a deepening mystery from writer Greg Rucka.
Want to get to the bottom of this? Then pick up 52 AFTERMATH: THE CRIME BIBLE issues 1 and 2 now at Flying Colors Comics.
There is always a Question remaining to be answered.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
From what I've see online, there are some differences between the copies of the journal and the artifacts contained within the journal. And from what I've learned, this is NOT a publicity gimmick sponsored by DC Comics, but rather it's the careful dissemination of clues to a deepening mystery from writer Greg Rucka.
Want to get to the bottom of this? Then pick up 52 AFTERMATH: THE CRIME BIBLE issues 1 and 2 now at Flying Colors Comics.
There is always a Question remaining to be answered.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
A Mystery and a Question
So what is this strange notebook I received yesterday?
Something is going on in the DC Universe...and this package has lots of clues.
If you'd like to see it, ask me when you visit the store next. New comics 7 other cool stuff hot the racks Thursday morning November 29.
Be here---and get into the mystery and the Question.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Something is going on in the DC Universe...and this package has lots of clues.
If you'd like to see it, ask me when you visit the store next. New comics 7 other cool stuff hot the racks Thursday morning November 29.
Be here---and get into the mystery and the Question.
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!
At Flying Colors, we're taking a low-key approach to "Black Friday". Why?
Even as early as Halloween, we were already being bombarded with Christmas-themed commercials.
There's even "news" coverage of all the day-after Thanksgiving sales. They call it BLACK FRIDAY like it's some menacing creature we all have to face in some horrific way. It actually can be a real horror if you get caught up in the 4AM or 6AM mega-store openings.
There is another way.
Away from the crowded malls and corporate chain operations, you can enjoy your Thanksgiving with family. And you can sleep in on Friday.
Really.
There's time to shop later, in a more relaxed way.
At FLYING COLORS, we'll be closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday. We'll be open our regular hours on Friday from 11am-7pm.
No crazy 4AM, 5AM or 6AM opening hours for sales that are only good until 8AM or 9AM.
FLYING COLORS has New & Cool Stuff arriving several times a week...many items you just won't find at any of the mega-chain stores. Cool stuff you'll love to give---and those on your list will love to get.
And FLYING COLORS Team of Friendly Comics-Lovers will be here to help answer any questions you might have, while helping you find just what you want in a more relaxed atmosphere that will take the stress out of your holiday shopping.
FLYING COLORS
2980 Treat Blvd at Oak Grove Rd
in the same center as a spacious Trader Joe's with lots of FREE and easy parking.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving--- and thank you for making FLYING COLORS a part of your life!
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Even as early as Halloween, we were already being bombarded with Christmas-themed commercials.
There's even "news" coverage of all the day-after Thanksgiving sales. They call it BLACK FRIDAY like it's some menacing creature we all have to face in some horrific way. It actually can be a real horror if you get caught up in the 4AM or 6AM mega-store openings.
There is another way.
Away from the crowded malls and corporate chain operations, you can enjoy your Thanksgiving with family. And you can sleep in on Friday.
Really.
There's time to shop later, in a more relaxed way.
At FLYING COLORS, we'll be closed to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday. We'll be open our regular hours on Friday from 11am-7pm.
No crazy 4AM, 5AM or 6AM opening hours for sales that are only good until 8AM or 9AM.
FLYING COLORS has New & Cool Stuff arriving several times a week...many items you just won't find at any of the mega-chain stores. Cool stuff you'll love to give---and those on your list will love to get.
And FLYING COLORS Team of Friendly Comics-Lovers will be here to help answer any questions you might have, while helping you find just what you want in a more relaxed atmosphere that will take the stress out of your holiday shopping.
FLYING COLORS
2980 Treat Blvd at Oak Grove Rd
in the same center as a spacious Trader Joe's with lots of FREE and easy parking.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving--- and thank you for making FLYING COLORS a part of your life!
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
Monday, November 12, 2007
A League of Extraordinary Comics
At long last, Alan Moore and Kevin O'Neill's LEAGUE OF EXTRA- ORDINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER will make it into the store Wednesday November 14. Please note: Veterans' Day does NOT cause a delay in the shipping of comics this week.
In addition, there are a host of fan-favorite titles hitting the racks this week, including:
All Star Superman #9
Avengers Initiative #7
Countdown to Final Crisis #24
Green Arrow/Black Canary #2
Mice Templar #2
Thor #4
World of Warcraft #1
World War Hulk #5
These and more than 100 other new titles will be here Wednesday!
And if that isn't enough, you can still get in on some great deals on back-issue comics. We've set up a separate section of back issues for just $1 each---or save even more by getting 15 for $10.
Be here!
Peace!
FlyCoJoe
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