BUTCH HARTMAN designs THE totally free COMIC book DAY 2017 commemorative t-shirt

Media release — diamond Comic Distributors is thrilled to reveal the artwork created by The fairly odd parents and Danny Phantom developer Butch Hartman for totally free Comic book Day (FCBD) 2017. This T-shirt, as well as 2017 commemorative poster, are featured in the January issue of Diamond’s PREVIEWS catalog and are available for pre-order at comic shops in January. The bookmark was featured in the December issue of Diamond’s PREVIEWS catalog and will be available at comic shops in the coming months.
Butch Hartman is a multiple Emmy and ANNIE Award-nominated and BAFTA-winning animator, writer, director, producer, illustrator, and actor, best known for creating the long-running series The fairly OddParents, which debuted on Nickelodeon fifteen years ago. Hartman is also the developer of Nick’s two other hugely popular series Danny Phantom and T.U.F.F. Puppy.

“I’m very thrilled to have been asked to do this year’s totally free Comic book Day T-Shirt! I love classic comic characters of all types and this year’s piece is a loving homage to all the amazing superheroes I grew up with,” said Hartman. “It’s my hope that in this day and age where things are moving digital that people never stop actually holding physical comic books in their hands. pleased reading, everyone!”

Hartman’s artwork for the FCBD 2017 commemorative t-shirt captures the spirit of both comics and comic book stores. As hubs of the comic book community, comic book stores are the ideal place for fans of all kinds to come together and delight in a broad range of books. The art showcases that diversity with the fans and comic book heroes reading together in front of a totally free Comic book Day participating store.

The FCBD 2017 t-shirt will be available in black and red in adult sizes small to XXL (MSRP: $14.99-$17.99) and in youth sizes small to large (MSRP: $11.99). Women’s V-neck t-shirts will also be available again this year in sizes small to XL (MSRP: $14.99-$17.99).

In addition to the FCBD 2017 T-shirt, diamond Comic Distributors is happy to present a commemorative poster and bookmark. The poster is developed by acclaimed marvel cover artist Afua Richardson (Black Panther: world of Wakanda) and the bookmark is developed by BOOM! Studios artist Rian Sygh (The Backstagers, Fionna and Cake). The poster is also available for pre-order at comic shops in January, while the bookmark will be available as promotional material. All proceeds go to support totally free Comic book Day’s marketing and promotional efforts.

The commemorative totally free Comic book Day t-shirt and poster, plus the complete noting of the FCBD 2017 titles, will be available in the January issue of PREVIEWS, in comic shops 12/28.

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ABOUT totally free COMIC book DAY — celebrating its 16th year, totally free Comic book Day is the comic book specialty market’s annual event where participating comic book shops across north america and around the world give away comic book absolutely totally free to anybody who comes into their comic shops. The event is held the first Saturday in may and is the ideal opportunity to introduce pals and family to the numerous worlds of wonder available at local comic shops. From superheroes to slide-of-life to action/adventure and beyond, totally free Comic book Day has a comic book for everyone!

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BUTCH HARTMAN designs THE totally free COMIC book DAY 2017 commemorative t-shirt

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