Sat 3/22: Out of Alcatraz and into Flying Colors!

When: Saturday March 22 11AM-1PM
What: Signing for the first issue of OUT OF ALCATRAZ from ONI Press
Who: Author Christopher Cantwell and artist Tyler Crook
Where: Flying Colors Comics, 1170 Concord Ave (of course!)

Here's the set-up:

Born from one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century, this taut and breathtaking original limited series launches with a double-sized, 48-page debut from Eisner Award–nominated writer Christopher Cantwell (Plastic Man No More, Briar) and Eisner Award–nominated illustrator Tyler Crook (Harrow County, The Lonesome Hunters)!

Convicts Frank Morris and Clarence Anglin have washed ashore in San Francisco after surviving their infamous escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in June 1962. They soon meet their gruff and disappointed handler, a mysterious young woman who’s also running from something, and hope to quickly get their way north to the border—if they can even make it out of Modesto alive.

As a dogged federal manhunt and chance encounters threaten the desperate convicts, everyone involved is about to discover the same bloodstained truth: life on the run is an even more hellish prison than Alcatraz could have ever been!

Sat 4/5: Matt Mikalatos Debuts New Graphic Novel at Flying Colors

What: "God With Us" graphic novel signing and release event
Who: Best-selling author Matt Mikalatos
When: Saturday April 5 Noon-3PM
Where: Flying Colors Comics, 1170 Concord Ave Suite 140, Concord CA

Award-Winning Author Matt Mikalatos Explores 40 Beloved Stories in Scripture—from Creation and David and Goliath to the Resurrection—Through the Eyes of the Curious

WaterBrook is thrilled to introduce the captivating new graphic novel God With Us: Bible Stories on the Road to Emmaus (WaterBrook/Penguin Random House; release date 4/1/25) skillfully written by award-winning author Matt Mikalatos and wonderfully illustrated by David Shephard. 

Arriving a few weeks before Easter, God with Us will help readers young and old follow God’s story of love, hope, and rescue from Genesis to the Gospels—through 40 stories told by Jesus himself. This intriguing, funny, and heartfelt journey explores Scripture from Creation to the Resurrection through the eyes of the curious walking with Jesus on the Road to Emmaus.

God with Us also helps unveil the beautiful tapestry of Jesus’s loving presence throughout the biblical narrative. Mikalatos and Shephard effectively immerse readers in the culture and surroundings of first century Israel.

 

The long walk home after celebrating Passover in Jerusalem should be a joyful journey, but this year the travelers (including young Moshe and Rachel) are sad and afraid. Then a mysterious stranger shows up and starts telling stories—from many years ago all the way up to the recent death of Yeshua (Jesus) on the cross—and the friends can’t wait to hear more.

Engagingly written and beautifully illustrated, God with Us makes a perfect gift for Easter and throughout the year that families and readers of all ages will enjoy.

 

“Dave worked hard to make the land and trees and bushes, buildings, furniture, clothes (and toys!) look close to how they would have in those days," said author Matt Mikalatos. "Dave also did an amazing job bringing all the characters to life, and I enjoy seeing Yeshua as he eats and talks and laughs alongside the other people in this book…I love comics, and I love the Bible. I hope this graphic novel makes you love the Bible more too.”  

 

Flying Colors "God With Us" Facebook Events page is HERE!

(Photo at right: Matt Mikalatos on staff at Flying Colors Comics, circa 1996).

Sat 4/12: Jim Lee at Flying Colors... Again for the First Time!

Who: JIM LEE, mega-popular comics artist, DC Comics Publisher, cool dude
When: Saturday April 12 11AM-1PM
Where: Flying Colors Comics, 1170 Concord Ave
Why: Jim Lee's return to doing the art on BATMAN and his return to Concord where he did his first pro shop signing in 1988 at Flying Colors original location! 

We're thrilled to welcome our long-time friend and superstar artist Jim Lee to the new Flying Colors! Please note: this event is extremely limited so this will be a ticketed event.

We'll be announcing details soon, so please follow us on social media:
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Note: There will be NO online sales for this event. All sales to reserve your space at the signing will happen in-store at Flying Colors.

Special Events at Flying Colors Comics!

March 1 - 7
WILL EISNER WEEK!  

A week to remember and celebrate "the Godfather of the Graphic Novel"--- the late great Will Eisner. His career stretched from the dawn of the American comic book in the mid 1930s through all the ups and downs in the comics' biz over the next 70 years! 

Best way to celebrate the occasion? Buy and read a Will Eisner graphic novel! Come by Flying Colors for great suggestions and a section of bargain-priced graphic novels debuting for Will Eisner Week.

Wednesday March 5 11AM-1PM
Local self-publisher Joey McNaughton joins us for the beginning of New Releases Day. Joey is the creator of "The Witch Queen & the Curse of the Dragon's Heart" which you really need to see!

Saturday March 22 11AM-1PM
Special signing event. You must escape to Flying Colors for this one. Details coming very soon!

Saturday April 5 12PM-3PM
Award-winning author and long-ago FlyCo Retailing Brigade member Matt Mikalatos debuts his graphic novel "God With Us." A great pre-Easter event!

Saturday April 12 11AM-1PM
JIM LEE! Stay tuned for details about this very limited signing event!

Wednesday April 16 11AM-1PM

Another great New Releases Day signing with local comics creator Ben Ferrari. April 16 is the debut day for Ben's SON CHASERS Double Sized one-shot published by Red 5 Comics. How do you redeem your family's name when your ancestor is history's most notorious villain? One bullet at a time. But Henry Hitler (yes, that Hitler) must convince the Son Chasers he's on the side of good before it's too late. This one shot also features a Doc Odyssey adventure with the Abominable Snowman!

Monday April 21 5PM-6PM
Meet writers Matthew Rosenberg and Tyler Boss and get the first issues of their new Image Comics' series--- "We're Taking Everyone Down With Us" and "You'll Do Bad Things." 

Yeah, we know it's only an hour and on a Monday afternoon, even so, it should be an easy deal for anyone who can make it. We'll also be discussing how to fix the Comics Market... don't miss it.

Saturday May 3 11AM-7PM
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! 
Hey, look! It's Flying Colors' first FCBD in our new shop... it's also the 24th annual event. FCBD is the World's Largest Comic Book Related Event and it was founded right here in Flying Colors!  We'll be giving away thousands of FREE comic books all day long and it's a fun community party. Don't miss it! 

Flying Colors' 2024 Top 50 Best Selling Books

 

Holiday happenings at Flying Colors Comics!

December events at Flying Colors Comics!

Please join us for these Special Events at Flying Colors.

Two Awesome Events Sat Dec 7 at Flying Colors!

 

Visit Flying Colors Sat Dec 7 for an absolutely awesome event!

* Writer Gene Luen Yang will be signing copies of Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish

* Dennis Chan, Action Figure Designer/Sculptor, will be here to sign his action figures featuring Spider-Man, Miles Morales and Colossus from the X-MEN! Flying Colors will have Dennis’ action figures in stock for the event.

* CAUSEplay for Hope will be here to pose with you for your holiday cards as these fantastic cosplayers become SUBSTITUTE SANTA for you!

 

 

Closed Thanksgiving Day

 

SHOP CONCORD GIFT CARDS ARE BACK!

 Hurray! Rejoice!

SHOP CONCORD GIFT CARD PROGRAM RETURNS FOR HOLIDAYS

The City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce are bringing back the popular SHOP CONCORD e-gift card program to support the city’s small businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally.

SHOP CONCORD helps local businesses increase sales while giving a gift to consumers and providing a boost to the local economy. Win-win-win!

SHOP CONCORD relaunches Monday November 25, thanks to a $20,000 contribution from the City of Concord to supply a bonus gift card with every purchase.

While supplies last, get a FREE $50 Shop Concord bonus card with every $100 gift card purchase, get a FREE $25 Shop Concord card with every $50 gift card purchase, or get a FREE $10 Shop Concord card with every $20 gift card purchase. Gift cards can be used for purchases at any participating business... like Flying Colors Comics!

This cool deal is limited so make sure to jump on it when it goes live on Monday November 25. “As holiday shopping ramps up over the next few weeks, we are excited to bring back our popular Shop Concord program to support local businesses and provide a special incentive in the form of a bonus gift card,” said Concord Mayor Edi Birsan.

"The Shop Concord program has been an overwhelming success since its launch in November 2020. The positive participation and feedback from both customers and local businesses have exceeded expectations, making it a key initiative for supporting our community." said Kevin Cabral, President/CEO of the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce.

The e-gift cards can be purchased on the Shop Concord Yiftee page, which includes a list of participating merchants. The cards purchased can be redeemed at any participating Concord business. The digital nature of the gift cards allows customers to split the original and bonus portions to keep for themselves or gift to others via text or email.

“We love the Shop Concord program!” said Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff. “Bringing back the Yiftee gift cards for holiday shopping will give us a welcome sales jolt at our new location while delivering a truly super value to our FlyCo Faithful when they buy and use the gift-cards at their favorite local shops… like Flying Colors Comics!"

SHOP CONCORD gift-cards are available beginning Monday November 25. Buy 'em here: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/concord