Free Comic Book Day is Next Saturday - May 4, 2013

Several Magic Bullet contributors will be at nine locations next Saturday to celebrate Free Comic Book Day, a day when participating comic book specialty shops around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Please stop by to say hello and pick up a free copy on Magic Bullet #6.

MEET MAGIC BULLET #6 CONTRIBUTORS AT FCBD - MAY 4, 2013

Matt Dembicki, S. G. Artley, Michael Cowgill - Big Planet Comics in Vienna, VA
Andrew Cohen, Evan Keeling  - Big Planet Comics on U Street, D.C.
Art Hondros - Big Planet Comics in Bethesda, MD
Troy-Jeffery Allen, Matt Rawson - Fantom Comics in Union Station, D.C.
Jacob Warrenfelt​z - Third Eye Comics in Annapolis, MD
Rafer Roberts, John Shine - Beyond Comics in Gaithersburg, MD
Carolyn Belefski, Joe Carabeo - Laughing Ogre Comics in Fairfax, VA
Rob Anderson - Laughing Ogre in Lansdowne, VA
Adam McGovern - Dewey's Comic City in Madison, NJ

It's All Journalism - Podcast Interview

Matt Dembicki, Joe Carabeo, and Carolyn Belefski were interviewed by Michael O'Connell for his show, It's All Journalism. We discussed self-publishing, comics, District Comics, and Magic Bullet. Joe and Carolyn also discussed their podcast, The Carolyn & Joe Show.

Take a listen here: http://itsalljournalism.com/time-to-do-it-yourself-publishing-podcasting-and-comics/

Order a Physical Copy of Magic Bullet #6

Magic Bullet #6 (Washington, D.C.'s comics newspaper) is now available outside the D.C. area. Order a physical copy online now for $0.99 plus shipping: http://dcconspiracy.storenvy.com/products/1352276-magic-bullet-6

You can also get Magic Bullet #6 for free at one of the multiple locations we have made drop-offs to. Refer to the "Locator" tab above for the listing.

We are also working on a digital edition. Look for it in the coming weeks.

In addition, D.C. Conspiracy Distro is having a spring cleaning sale! For the entire month of April, all orders of $5.00 or more will receive six issues of Plastic Farm and Magic Bullet #6 for free!

Magic Bullet #6 at MoCCA Arts Fest and Upcoming Events

This past weekend was MoCCA Arts Fest in New York, put on by the Society of Illustrators (and also an advertiser in Magic Bullet #6). Adam McGovern had copies of the publication at his table and also at the freebies table, as Magic Bullet #6 is a free publication. Thanks to Adam for the photos above.

Above is a photo my friend, Nadia, was able to take of Adam, his friend Nick, and Magic Bullet #6 at his table.

In other reports, I've been hearing about Magic Bullet #6 flying off the shelves at many locations. Also received an email saying, "I can personally attest that this magazine FLEW off the table at the most recent Shoff con in Tyson's!" Be sure to click the "Locator" tab in the site navigation above to see where you can pick up a free issue. Get a hold of one before they are gone!

Don't forget: Matt Dembicki (editor of District Comics) will be spreading Magic Bullet #6 to Ohio when he exhibits at SPACE this coming weekend - April 13-14, 2013.

I will have some available at the Annapolis Book Festival at Key School this Saturday - April 13. Look for Curls Studio at ComicKey! in Artist Alley - Manse Addition in Room 2.

Also in April, I'll be sure to have some Magic Bullet #6 for Awesome Con D.C. at the Curls Studio table on April 20-21, 2013 at the D.C. Convention Center. 

At Awesome Con, many of the Magic Bullet #6 contributors will also be on the District Comics panel in Room 102B on Saturday, April 20 at 3PM. Chronicling the unconventional history of our nation’s capital, District Comics has won numerous awards and has received critical acclaim across the U.S. Join the writers and artists who came together to honor our favorite city during this Q and A panel moderated by ComicsDC’s Mike Rhode. Panelists include: Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Rafer Roberts, Andrew Cohen, Jacob Warrenfeltz, and Carolyn Belefski

On Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 4 - Fifteen of our artists and writers will be at nine different locations in DC, MD, VA, and NJ to distribute Magic Bullet #6.

We look forward to seeing you all in-person soon!

Carolyn

Magic Bullet #6 is Spreading

This past Saturday was Asbury Park Comic Con. Jacob Warrenfeltz, Rafer Roberts, Joe Carabeo, and myself were the D.C. area crew exhibitors at this show. We distributed Magic Bullet #6 and a few of our contributors took bundles to disperse in the New Jersey and New York areas. Above is an image of Jacob taking his bundle stacks.

Be sure to look for Magic Bullet #6 at the MoCCA Arts Festival on April 6-7, 2013 in New York. You can find it with Adam McGovern and Nick Sousanis at table B45 1/2 A. We also plan to have it at the free/giveaway tables, as it is a free publication.

Matt Dembicki will also be spreading Magic Bullet #6 to Ohio when he exhibits at SPACE on April 13-14, 2013.

I will have some available at the Annapolis Book Festival at Key School on April 13. Look for Curls Studio at ComicKey! in Artist Alley - Manse Addition in Room 2.

Later in April, I'll be sure to have some Magic Bullet #6 for Awesome Con D.C. at the Curls Studio table on April 20-21, 2013 at the D.C. Convention Center.

You can enjoy a photo gallery of Magic Bullet #6 on our Facebook page. We have been taking images of all the locations you can find the newspaper at. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.556431134402114.1073741826.151792768199288&type=3

In other news, Blogger is having a "known issue" with their server for the link list gadget that we use to list the locations you can find our publication (bottom right side panel of this site). We have been unable to update the list because of this problem. However, I created new tabs at the top of the website for "Advertisers" and "Magic Bullet #6 Locator" so the information can be more visible. Here are the locations below that you can find Magic Bullet #6, in addition to the list on the sidebar:

House Studio (D.C.)
Blue Moon Cafe (Shepherdstown, WV)
Lost Dog Coffee (Shepherdstown, WV)
Mellow Moods Cafe & Juice Bar (Shepherdstown, WV)
Bubba's East Coast Rods & Customs (Fairfax, VA)
Comics World (Annandale, VA) -- Magic Bullet #6 is the ONLY English-language comic in this Korean store!
Ron's Collectors World (Annandale, VA)
CD Cellar (Arlington, VA)
IOTA Club & Cafe (Clarendon section of Arlington, VA)
CarPool (Ballston section of Arlington, VA)
E.G. Comics (Vienna, VA)
Second Story Books in Dupont Circle (D.C.)
Luna Grill and Diner in Dupont Circle (D.C.)
Mad Hatter in Dupont Circle (D.C.)
Books-A-Million in Dupont Circle (D.C.)

Send us your photos when you discover Magic Bullet #6! Email 'info[at]curls-studio.com' to be included in the experience.

Don't forget, on Free Comic Book Day (May 4) we will be scattered at nine different locations in three states, plus the District of Columbia. This will be our big day where we will be able to meet the public in-person.

Thanks,
Carolyn

Magic Bullet #6 in U.S. Library of Congress

Yesterday I made a trip to the U.S. Library of Congress for a small group tour. Here are some photos of Magic Bullet #6 with other noted materials in the permanent collection, such as Amazing Fantasy #15 (first appearance of Spider-Man).

Thanks to the librarians who being so welcoming and education us on how the materials are preserved and showing us tons of original art.

In addition to Magic Bullet #6 being included in the permanent collection at the U.S. Library of Congress, you can pick up a free copy at the many locations listed at the bottom right column of this page. You'll be able to find more around town as our distributors make drop offs at more venues. Magic Bullet #6 has only been out for a week and is already making big waves!

Here's S. G. Artley taking a photo of his color center spread in Magic Bullet #6. (Photo by Barbara Dale)

Thanks to all who contributed,
Carolyn

Magic Bullet #6 Hitting the Streets

Magic Bullet #6 (Washington, D.C.'s free comics newspaper, published by D.C. Conspiracy) went to print last Tuesday. Big thanks to Joe Carabeo who picked up all 5,000 direct from the printer in Maryland last Wednesday.

Joe commented, "who needs to be able to see behind them when they drive?" As you can see, the vehicle was loaded with bullets, Magic Bullet that is.

Currently the newspaper has been distributed with good coverage in Virginia. There will be more locations to come. I plan on meeting up with a bunch of folks at Asbury Park Comic Con in New Jersey (March 30) and they will help distribute at MoCCA Arts Festival in New York (April 6-7) and at more locations up north. A handful of Magic Bullet #6 contributors will be attending SPACE in Columbus, Ohio (April 13-14) and they plan to bring the issue there.

Don't forget, on Free Comic Book Day (May 4) we will be scattered at nine different locations in three states, plus the District of Columbia. This will be our big day everyone attending the event can meet in-person.

You can see the complete listing of where you can pick up a free issue of Magic Bullet #6 at the bottom right column of this page.

We are urging people to send photos or Instagram images of Magic Bullet #6 found in its natural habitat. Here are a few examples:

Our contributors will be hitting the streets hard to make it more widely distributed. If you are a shop owner or venue and want Magic Bullet #6 in your store, please reach out to us. It doesn't cost a thing to help distribute Magic Bullet #6.

Thanks,

Carolyn