Hundreds Attend Free Comic Book Day at Green Brain Comics

Free Comic Book Day took place Saturday at Green Brain Comics in east Dearborn, bringing in hundreds of people looking to have some fun and check out the latest comics.

The event included music, animation workshops and special guest appearances by several Michigan comic book artists such as David Petersen, creator of the international bestseller Mouse Guard, and Jeremy Bastia, creator of Cursed Pirate Girl.

Detroit artist Martin Hirchak, creator of Pop Art Funnies, said he enjoyed meeting with children throughout the afternoon.

"The more children read, the better our society will be," he said.

Hirchak himself has been drawing comics since 1975, and launched his own series in 2003.

Dan Merrit, co-owner of Green Brain Comics, said the store was packed with fans and new readers by the time it opened at 10 a.m.

"The traffic was a lot heavier this year than previous years," Merritt said. "The event continues to grow as more people become aware of it. A lot of people hear about Free Comic Book Day after the fact, and put it on their calendars for the next year."

Since its inception, Free Comic Book Day has given out more than 27 million free comics to nearly eight million people worldwide. 

For more information on upcoming events at Green Brain, visit the company's website.

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