John Patterson
Local creator / illustrator / writer of Motorcycle Knight John Patterson publishs under his own own imprint, El Supremo Publishing. Motorcycle Knight is 24 full-color pages of action & adventure…
Joshua Falconberg
Local creator / illustrator / writer More Info Coming Soon
Bartlett Yarns
10% off all in-stock books 30 North Main Street (603) 969-5401 www.bartlettyarns.com sale@bartlettyarns.com
FB = First Seacoast Savings Bank (EXCLUSIVE STOP)
EXCLUSIVE STOP - 2023 STAR WARS HIGH REPUB ADVS & AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER First Seacoast Bank, headquartered in Dover, New Hampshire, has served residents of the Seacoast area of New…
Dylan Andrews
Dylan Andrews is a comic-book artist, writer, designer, and independent publisher. He started reading comics when he was 5 years old, and has always wanted to use his knowledge of…
Raines Hand Cut Decor
Raine is a comic book lover who makes things such a as ashtrays and keychains out of comic book! Each piece is unique! Each piece is made with a hand…
Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson in an artist based in Connecticut who specializes in otherworldly abstract images for comic book covers. He has done covers for companies such as Vault, Source Point Press,…
Eric Talbot
Eric Talbot is an American comic book writer and artist known for his work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series under Mirage Studios. Talbot co-wrote the graphic novel The…
Travis Gibb
Travis Gibb has been working in comics off and on for over a decade, producing: Coins of Judas, Granite State Punk, Voodoo Nations, and CTHULHU INVADES OZ/WONDERLAND. He has published…
Scott Buoncristiano
Illustrator/Comic Book Artist of The Dark Room from Image Comics! Instagram Twitter Portfolio
Theatre Shop (ROH retail store)
1 Wakefield Street ROCHESTER OPERA HOUSE WEBSITE
Bean Me Up Café – (25% discount on gift cards)
That means $20 card only cost you $15. That's too good a deal to pass up. Reasonably priced food now even cheaper. 22 North Main St , Rochester, NH, United…
Curt Toczydlowski
Curt Toczydlowski is a jack of all trade artist who creates one of a kind artwork for videogame and comic book enthusiast, stickers, digital prints, sculptures, and original art, for…
Ryan Higgins
Ryan L. Higgins is arguably the greatest comic book creator working in the wood flooring industry today. As he entered the mid-life crisis period of his life a couple of…
Generations Arcade
About Generations Arcade Generations Arcade sets out to create a brand new type of arcade, built for all ages and generational gaming. Our diverse games and systems include (though not…
Paul Pelletier
The amazing Paul Pelletier is coming to FCBD! Paul Pelletier has been working as a professional comic artist since the late 1980s. His first work appeared in Cosmic Steller Rebellers…
Popcultanimecon
PopCult Anime is a Gift Bag Sponsor for the Costume Contest. Join Them August 26 - August 27 at PopCult Anime Con 2023 CHECK OUT POPCULT ANIME CON
Josh Belanger
Josh lives in the northeast sanctuary of a battle torn USA, drawing pictures of the devil and aliens for bands and books. Full time Tattooer at Grim North Tattoo &…
Vero Stewart
Vero Stewart is Cuban-American illustrator and comic artist whose work showcases the bizarre and colorful wonders of nature. She’s had two solo gallery exhibitions and publishes the popular FIELD GUIDE…
TRI-City Bicycles
COUPONS - LOUD PUNK ROCK - SNARKY COMMENTS While supplies last - Get Vampirella Strikes by guests Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson. Get it signed at the event hall. SURLY…
The Geek Gossip Podcast & Ryan Higgins (EVENT HALL – 1 FREE COMIC)
This is a podcast hosted by two geeky kid brothers where they talk about comics, movies, video games and all things geek related with occasional interviews and specials. You can…
Jeannine Acheso
Novelist and writer for Dynamite Comics. Part of the dynamic duo behind Vampiverse and Vampirella's Valentines Day! Follow Her on Twitter
MHB = Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill & Brew
RAFFLE PRIZES, GIFT CERTIFICATES & MORE! Mitchell Hill BBQ Grill & Brew is owned and operated by Bob and Roxanne Benoit. They began in 2010 providing portable catering service on…
FD = Rochester Profesional Firefighters Local 1451
The Rochester Professional Firefighters serve the citizens and visitors of Rochester, NH. We are proud members of the IAFF and PFFNH. 37 Wakefield Street 603-335-7545 president1451@gmail.com
Matt Smith
HELLBOY'S MATT SMITH RETURNS TO THE ROCHESTER FREE COMIC BOOK DAY FESTIVAL Jetpack Comics is proud to welcome back this super star creator Be sure to swing by Jetpack to…
FLB = Fallen Leaf Bistro (25% discount on gift cards)
That means a $20 card only cost you $15 You're losing money if you don't take advantage of this deal. 44 North Main Street 603-403-1386 fallenleafbistro603@yahoo.com VISIT THEM ONLINE
Studio Aska
Studio Aska provides Japanese arts and Crafts, such as photography, Crafts(Tumami Kanzashi accessories) original costume, etc.. LIKE HER ON FACEBOOK
John Poveromo
Comedian, Writer (@VH1, @ESPN, @CNN, @foxtv), Cartoonist, Hair model. He owns every Jurassic Park movie and will mouth trumpet the score upon request. John Poveromo is a nationally touring comedian,…
Rich Woodall
Writer/Illustrator of comics: The Electric Black (Scout Comics), Kyrra (Dark Horse), Sgt. Werewolf (Patreon) & more! Give him some love on Patreon
RM = ROCHESTER MAIN STREET PROGRAM (BOOTH)
Booth located at Profile Bank - 45 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867 FCBD would not be possible without the help of the Rochester Main Street Program. Check Them Out Online
REV = Revolution Tap Room & Grille
The Hottest Spot to Eat in Rochester, NH Stop by our local restaurant and bar to see what makes us so unique 61 N. Main St. ROCHESTER, NH 03867 603-244-3022…
Gregory Bastianelli
Gregory Bastianelli is the author of the novels “Snowball,” “Loonies” and “Jokers Club.” His novel “Shadow Flicker” will be released by Flame Tree Press on March 22, 2022. His stories have appeared in the…
Peter Vinton
Peter Vinton, Jr. got his start in Fredericksburg, Virginia by selling handsomely-detailed pen-and-ink renderings to area homeowners, which led to commissions from local real estate and construction companies. Following this…
ST = Studley’s Flower Gardens
Studley’s Flower Garden has delighted its customers with fresh flowers and garden services from its downtown Rochester, New Hampshire, location for more than 80 years. Founded in 1928, the business…
MT = MASONIC TEMPLE / HUMANE LODGE (Premiere Stop – 2023 Exclusive)
Premiere Stop - 2023 Exclusive Open house at the 212 year old Masonic Lodge 31 Hanson St, Rochester, NH 03867
CQ = Collectique
A fun store filled with vintage & recent video games, pop-culture and fun, Collectique has everything you're looking for! Visit them at 48 North Main Street, or call 603-339-3204 LIKE…
SK = SKELETONE RECORDS & ALTERNATIVE FASHION
20% off all Vintage Vinyl excluding sealed or consignment Rochester's newest & hippest store is waiting for you to stop by! Located across from Jetpack at 50L North Main Street,…
MONSTER COMICS (EVENT HALL – 3 FREE COMICS)
Monster Comics is bringing the best books around! Monster Comics is giving away 3 free comics per person, selling old comics and some graded comics
USA = Union Street Antiques (Specials on all comic books in store)
Union Street Antiques & Collectibles is a new, 8,000 square foot group shop located in the heart of Downtown Rochester, NH. With air conditioning and plenty of parking, it’s the…
UMC = First United Methodist Church
Spring Fair - food, gifts, rummage sale, attic treasures. Open from 10 - 4 34 South Main St (603) 332-4170 http://www.firstumcrochester.org/
Emmanuelle McGowan
Emmanuelle is originally from France where she studied Fine Arts from a young age. She relocated to New Hampshire and is currently showing and selling her work at conventions and…
Matt Talbot
Matt Talbot is an illustrator and graphic designer who lives in the Seacoast area of NH with my cartoonist wife, Jennifer, his awesome conure, Neko, and their recently adopted shelter…
RPL = The Rochester Public Library (PREMIERE STOP – 2 FREE COMIC BOOKS)
EXCLUSIVE - The 2023 Spidey & Friends FCBD comic is ONLY available at RPL & you'll get to pick one additional comic book and get an awesome hand stamp as…
JetGOV = JETPACK CENTRAL (MEET TMNT’S STEVE LAVIGNE)
This is where you get the TMNT FCBD comic with a STEVE LAVIGNE (he's a guest here you know)
JP = Jetpack Comics (AKA JETPACK PRIME – 5 FREE COMICS/10 PER GROUP)
You'll be able to get up to 5 free comics here (10 per group). Watch for details coming soon. Stop by and get your scavenger hunt map at Jetpack then…
RPA = Rochester Performance and Arts Center
32 North Main Street In addition to our beautifully restored historic theater, the Rochester Opera House has a lot to offer at our more intimate second location. Our Performance &…
GA = THE GARAGE at the Governor’s Inn
78 Wakefield Street Everyone is welcome to join us at The Garage for more fun in the evening as well. http://www.governorsinn.com/thegarage.cfm
Jeff Kline
For nearly three decades, Jeff Kline has been one of the fortunate few “genre nerds” able to move freely between primetime and daytime television, motion pictures and the Web; the…
Tom Sniegoski
Writer of VAMPIRELLA STRIKES from Dynamite Entertainment as well as several BONE novels, Thomas E. Sniegoski is a novelist, comic book writer and pop culture journalist. Check out his website
Jim Lawson
Jim Lawson is a comic book writer and artist best known for his work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series. Lawson created the Rat King and also co-created the…
Steve Lavigne
Steve Lavigne is an amazing comic book illustrator known for his work on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is the creator of Cudley the Cowlick, Sgt. Bananas, and Stump…
William Mitchell & Kimball Thorpe (Bean Man Comics)
Long time fan creators Bill Mitchell & Kimball Thorpe return to FCBD to sketch and talk with comic fans of all ages. First created in 1976 while in high school,…