Coming Soon: Holiday Events at Flying Colors!

DECEMBER 13 NOON-2PM

FlyCo Hall of Fave pro GENE LUEN YANG is taking over the writing of TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. Gene will visit Flying Colors on Saturday December 13 to talk about his first issue and upcoming plans for our half-shelled heroes.

We will also have a selection of Gene's great graphic novels, including award-winners LUNAR NEW YEAR LOVE STORY, BOXERS & SAINTS, AMERICAN BORN CHINESE... and more!

(We'll be adding another fun feature to this event, so be sure to hit the link below to stay in touch)

Our event page is HERE!

 

DECEMBER 20 NOON- 3PM
Flying Colors Local Artisans' Holiday Faire 

We've got great ways for you to SHOP LOCAL and support local artisans.
 

Special Guests:
* CHUCK TODD, Illustrator
Chuck will have original comics art and one-of-a-kind sketch covers available for purchase. Perfect for the comics lovers you want to surprise with something special.  

* OZAN BERKE, PUZZLED COMICS |
Ozan turns real comic covers into handcrafted, laser-cut wooden puzzles!

Each one is unique, made from an actual comic book. Every puzzle uses the original cover as the artwork and comes with the remaining comic as proof of authenticity. Ozan's puzzles combine comic art, craftsmanship, and collectible appeal.

Ready-made puzzles will be available--- and/or you'll also be able to order custom puzzles using any comics purchased from Flying Colors. Show up, pick a comic, and watch it become a puzzle.

Our event page is HERE!

11/8 Event: LEX FAJARDO signing!

 

When: Saturday
November 8, 12PM-2PM

Who: Cartoonist
LEX FAJARDO!

What: Lex will be signing the new FLASH GORDON ADVENTURES and KID BEOWULF at this family friendly event!

Where: Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff
1170 Concord Ave
Suite 140
Concord CA 94520
925-825-5410
Facebook Event page

Sat 10/4 @ Noon: Flying Colors 37th Anniversary!

 

Sat 9/6: Meet Marvel Comics Cover Artist BEN SU!

 

Saturday September 6 from 11AM-1PM 
Marvel Comics Cover Artist BEN SU will be signing his NEW Amazing Spider-Man #11 (Legacy #975) cover featuring the debut of a new symbiote--- SYMBIE!

Flying Colors Upcoming Events!

 

Dan Brereton's NOCTURNALS Event!

Long-time FlyCo Fave artist/storyteller DANIEL BRERETON will make his first appearance at the new Flying Colors Comics Saturday September 13 at Noon. 

That week, the first issue of Dan's new NOCTURNALS: SINISTER PATH series debuts.

We'd love to see you here for a good time with a very cool artist!

More:
Dan Brereton Flying Colors Interview from 2007
Dan and FlyCoJoe Look Back at the Early Days of FLying Colors

Fantastic Four event Saturday July 19

Forty years ago while on staff at KJOY-AM, I initiated a campaign asking Marvel Comics to designate Stockton as the "Official Birthplace of the Fantastic Four."

The campaign was a success. The late great Stan Lee stood on the steps of Stockton's City Hall and delivered an official proclamation. I did a limited run of prints of the proclamation which you can see in the photo here.

During our recent move to our new Concord Ave location, I found the last remaining copies of the Fantastic Four print... over the years I've gotten a lot of requests for them!

So I'm happy to announce we'll have the prints, along with news clippings and the Fantastic Four in Stockton comic book all available for purchase exclusively at Flying Colors starting Saturday July 19.

(Sorry, no mail order available)

Read more HERE!
and HERE!

Flying Colors is an Eisner Award Finalist!

 Happy stuff here!

We’ve been informed that Flying Colors Comics is a FINALIST for the 2025 Will Eisner “Spirit of Comics” Retailing Award! Yowza!

There are several other worthy finalists for this honor. The recipient will be announced at Comic-Con on Friday July 25.

Whatever happens, we’re thrilled to have our comic shop, our FlyCo Retailing Brigade— our very cool comics community— recognized more widely.

Thank you, FlyCo Faithful near and far for your continued support and enthusiasm for Flying Colors.

You make us feel like winners every day!

WonderCon 1996 KTVU Channel 2 feature

Blast from the past!
WonderCon 1996 in Oakland CA!

I recently came across this TV report from KTVU's "On the Money" business news feature program . This report originally aired in early May 1996.  

A report from Tom Vacar featuring Rory Root (Comic Relief, Berkeley CA), Jim Valentino (Image Comics), Joe Field (Flying Colors, Concord CA) and Mario Hernandez (Love & Rockets). As always, buy what you like, buy what's entertaining and you'll never be disappointed. Buy for potential financial gain and you'll never be happy.
Comics are great entertainment for everyone!

Direct link to YouTube video:
https://youtu.be/cyQceoGYCYk

Best Selling Graphic Novels: Mid year Report

 A quick mid-year report:

* The list here features the top-selling graphic novels at Flying Colors from January 1 through June 30, 2025.

Know this: These graphic novels don't wind up on this list unless they are READER RECOMMENDED!

See any of your favorites?

* Our list of best-selling comic book single issues would be totally dominated by the big success of DC Comics' Absolute line as well as Marvel's Ultimate line.

Visit Flying Colors today for great recommendations from our FlyCo Retailing Brigade!