Allie Briggs
Freelance Artist. Storyteller. D&D player/DM. Dragon. Punk. Nature lover. Portfolio Instagram
Leyla Havok
"Really all you need to know about me is I'm one unique cookie that loves Halloween, has a taste for heavy metal and a determination to make it on top…
Cocheco Valley Rollers
Based in Dover, NH, we are a member-run nonprofit organization offering the inclusive recreational sport of roller derby. We support our local community by promoting a positive culture focused on…
Scotty Arsenault
NH native Scotty Arsenault is a 2D animator, storyboard artist and illustrator. CHECK OUT HIS WORK
Television Brain
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Gentlemen Bats
The amazing art of Nick Demakes (Nikadermus) CHECK OUT HIS SITE
Jimmie Cochrane
Jimmie is a Mane-based independent illustrator and is working on his first graphic novel and hopes to have it written and drawn by the end of the year. He has…
Khepera Cosplay
Come meet Jetpack’s official Bomber Girl, Fiametta, “The Little Fiery One”! Make sure to check out her amazing jetpack and flamethrower! Both light up and actually work!!! Like Her On…
Jospeh Gursky
Biggursky on FB and Etsy. artist, graphic designer, goof ball. I like to make things; props, masks, art etc. #biggurskydesign #biggursky #maker #art? CHECK OUT MY ETSY STORE
Studio Aska
Studio Aska provides Japanese arts and Crafts, such as photography, Crafts(Tumami Kanzashi accessories) original costume, etc.. LIKE HER ON FACEBOOK
Alazar Cosplay
New England based cosplayer that enjoys the theatrics and shenanigans of cosplay. I am mainly known for my portrayal of the Penguin of the early years of Batman. I have…
Joshua Falkenberg
More Info to come.
John Poveromo
Comedian, Writer (@VH1, @ESPN, @CNN, @foxtv), Cartoonist, Hair model. I own every Jurassic Park movie and will mouth trumpet the score upon request. www.johnpoveromo.net
Rochester Poet Laureate Katie Hogan O’Connor
Create your own comic book themed poems on the patio at the Goernor’s Inn Come play with words and create comic book themed poems with the Rochester Poetry Wall! A…
Jeremy Robinson
Jeremy Robinson is the international bestselling author of more than sixty novels and novellas, including Infinite, The Others, The Distance, Apocalypse Machine, Island 731, and SecondWorld, as well as the…
CC=COSPLAY CENTRAL
On the patio at the Governor's Inn. - Our own cosplay team wants to reward you with a free comic book just for stopping to visit them. See you there.
CC = Curlie’s Comedy Club
Located in Rochester NH, Curlies Comedy Club offers Friday and Saturday night comedy.. all in a simple but sleek setting with great food and a full bar. 12 Union St.,…
BI = Bernier Insurance (EXCLUSIVE – STAR WARS ADVENTURES)
EXCLUSIVE - STAR WARS ADVENTURES Bernier Insurance, Inc. has protected business owners in New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts with the right commercial insurance, at the right price, for more than…
Ben Bishop
BEN BISHOP is a comic creator from Maine. He self published his first graphic novel, the 300 page Nathan The Caveman, in 2008 followed by several smaller works. In 2011…
Joseph Schmalke
Comics Creator, Writer, Illustrator Joseph Schmalke is a comics creator, writer, and illustrator residing in Westbrook, Maine. Joe is the author/artist on several successfully crowdfunded horror comics— including THE CALAMITOUS…
Rich Woodall
Writer/Illustrator of comics: The Electric Black (Scout Comics), Kyrra (Dark Horse), Sgt. Werewolf (Patreon) & more! Give him some love on Patreon
REV = Revolution Tap Room & Grille
61 N. Main St. ROCHESTER, NH 03867 603-244-3022 Join for our new lounge opening soon. Billiards, darts, sofas and an XBox. Your new living room.From Truffled Fries to our Beer…
Jim Ballentine
Jim is a local sci-if novelist with a recent release of his latest novel InSartiKa just in time for FCBD. He has also released a small pocket novel urban thriller…
LILAC CITY GRILLE
LILAC CITY GRILLE HAS MORE THAN JUST COMIC BOOKS FOR YOU ON FREE COMIC BOOK DAY They may not be on the map but visit them and get a comic…
Biggursky Designs
Creates cosplay prop guns, masks, metal work, wire sculptures and more. CHECK THEIR ETSY STORE
Henry Wilson Memorial School (HWMS) Comic Club
The group is the Henry Wilson Memorial School (HWMS) Comic Club from Farmington, NH. The students are in grades 5-8. This is the clubs 1st year, and they have just…
Isabella Storm Falkenburg
Isabella Storm Falkenburg is an 8 year old comic book artist based out of New Hampshire. Her vibrant and imaginative work explodes off the page with youthful exuberance. Heavily influenced…
Lost Woods Turning Co
Lost Woods Turning Co. specializes in making high quality custom magic wands and vampire stakes for collectors, fans, LARP, cosplay and just for fun. Each magic wand is handmade in…
SP = Sweet Peach’s Candy & Confections
Something sweet in Rochester! Like them on Facebook
FB = Federal Savings Bank (EXCLUSIVE – POKEMON ADVENTURES)
17 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH 03867 (603) 332-3740 www.fsbdover.com
Gregory Bastianelli
Gregory Bastianelli , a New Hampshire native, graduated from the University of New Hampshire where he studied writing under instructors Mark Smith, Thomas Williams and Theodore Weesner. He worked for…
Dennis Burke
Designs by Dennis - Caricatures and Illustrations See and Like his amazing work on Facebook
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…
HL = Humane Lodge #21
aka Masonic Temple 31 Hanson St, Rochester, NH 03867
RS = River Stones Custom Framing
RiverStones Custom Framing is a one stop shop for all of your framing needs. Like them on Facebook
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
SK = SKELETONE RECORDS & ALTERNATIVE FASHION
Rochester's newest & hippest store is waiting for you to stop by! Located across from Jetpack at 50L North Main Street, these are the guys that will shake up Rochester…
LMK = LMK TRADING COMPANY
69 N Main St, Rochester, NH 03867 (207) 206-6570 We are the one stop shop for literally anything! We specialize in antiques & collectibles but have a very full inventory…
MONSTER COMICS RETURNS
Monster Comics is bringing the best books around!
GC = Grace Community Church (EXCLUSIVE – GO FISH)
Get the FCBD Exclusive GO FISH 57 Wakefield St across from the Garage
USA = Union Street Antiques (EXCLUSIVE – FCBD 2019 CRISTIANO RONALDO STRIKER FORCE 7))
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
Get the FCBD Exclusive Spongebob Squarepants Freestyle Funnies Open from 10 - 4 Be sure to shop their yard sales while you stop by. 34 South Main St (603) 332-4170…
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…
Luke Kyle
(Located at the Jetpack Gem Room entrance) Luke grew up learning how to read from X-Men and Captain America comics. After getting his first big ol' box of Crayola's at…
Jennifer Omand
Jennifer has been drawing a diary comic sicne 2003 about the ups and downs, thrills, spills and chills of her daily life. Read and Like on Facebook
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
How could our beautiful library not be giving away Free Reading Material for the Day! Be sure to sign up for your library card and visit the Children's Room with…
Jetpack Comics FCBD Store
35 North Main Street Yes, Jetpack Comics has two FCBD stops for you. Here you'll find an array of older comics to chose from, plus special deals if you want…
JP= Jetpack Prime
Stop by and get your scavenger hunt map at Jetpack then visit all the businesses. Located at 37 North Main Str in Rochester, this is place to get your Free…
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…
Jarrod Clark of Toy Raiders (GOVERNOR’S INN PATIO)
Jarrod has hundreds of items, too much to bring, so people are welcome to email him with any requests to ensure he brings items that you are looking for. Jarrod…
Derek Dextraze & Gil Holderness
Come visit The Pumpkin Wizard stand on Free Comic Book Day and join us in celebrating our new children’s book, The Pumpkin Wizard, which will be released this summer. The…
Jason Casey
Jason Casey started drawing at the age of seven after reading his first Spider-Man comic book. He then began to draw the pictures in the book and fell in love…
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,…
