As I'm sure any of you living in the UK will know, unless you're near a major city, comic books can be a hard thing to come by...and even then it's not too easy! A few years ago, I came across First Age Comics on eBay, and my worries were finally over! I now get every title I need delivered on my doorstep within a day or two of them hitting stands. Recently, I asked owner Mark Braithwaite whether he'd be interested in running a contest here on CBM, and he was kind enough to offer up the following goodies to seven lucky winners...
FIRST AGE COMICS
FIRST AGE COMICS has been providing the very best new titles to readers across the United Kingdom and Europe since 2006. As well as stocking comics and graphic novels from major publishers such as DC, Marvel, Dark Horse, IDW and Image, FIRST AGE COMICS also supports material from independent publishers, small press and local creators.
In addition to a plentiful back issue section with comics dating from the 1960's onwards there's also a healthy selection of action figures, toys, games, t-shirts and film/tv merchandise.
FIRST AGE COMICS are based in The Assembly Rooms, an 18th Century building on King Street in Lancaster. If you're ever in the area and would like to visit, our opening hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am-4.30pm, Saturday 10am-5.30pm.
Alternatively, readers can buy from the FIRST AGE COMICS e-bay store: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/First-Age
A mail order service is also available and can be set up on a weekly or monthly delivery cycle where payment can be made by paypal, cheque or postal order.
THE PRIZES
1st Place: Captain America: Two Americas Hardcover
Where has the Captain America from the '50s been the past few months, and what part of our modern world has welcomed him? And what will Steve and Bucky do when an old enemy tries to become a revolutionary? By best-selling writer Ed Brubaker with art by Luke Ross. Plus, Steve Rogers has returned, but Bucky Barnes is the current Captain America and has come into his own in the role. Will there be two Captain Americas? Will Bucky go back to being the Winter Soldier? What will happen? COLLECTING: Captain America #602-605, Who Will Wield The Shield? One-Shot
2nd Place: X-Men: Manifest Destiny Trade Paperback
When you move, you have to take your baggage with you. Joining the rest of the X-Men, Wolverine makes the trek to their new home in San Francisco, California. For much of his life, Logan's past has been a mystery, but now, after regaining his memories, Wolverine has more baggage than he can carry. Upon arriving, Logan goes to the center of San Francisco's legendary Chinatown to resolve a mysterious incident from his past. Although his last visit to the neighborhood was a full 50 years ago, Wolverine isn't the only one who remembers. As another piece of his violent past is unearthed, the mutant finds himself facing off against the deadly Black Dragon Death Squad! Collects Wolverine: Manifest Destiny #1-4, X-Men Manifest Destiny: Nightcrawler #1, and X-Men: Manifest Destiny #1-5 (Iceman, Nightcrawler, Boom-Boom, and Avalanche)
3rd Place: Five Sets Of Green Lantern Movie Badges
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors sworn to keep intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that grants him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to destroy the balance of power in the Universe, their fate and the fate of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan.
THE RULES
-You must be a registered member of Comic Book Movie for your chance to win with the "Like" and "Dislike" options, and will obviously need to be the same for Facebook and Twitter.
-The contest is open to everyone, not restricted solely to the UK or USA.
-And that's it! Simple, eh? The contest comes to an end two weeks from today.
HOW TO WIN
It's easy! There are three ways to win, with the seven lucky winners being picked at random. Firstly, just click on the "Like" and "Dislike" buttons below. We'll be choosing one of you to win a prize this way. However, if you'd like an extra SIX chances to nab some great comic book swag, you'll have to follow First Age Comics on Twitter and Facebook. Details and links for how you can do this are below.
HEAD TO THE FIRST AGE COMICS TWITTER PAGE BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE BELOW, FOLLOW THEM AND RETWEET THAT MESSAGE.
HEAD TO THE FIRST AGE COMICS FACEBOOK PAGE BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGE BELOW, THEN "LIKE" IT.
And it's as simple as that! I'd like to say a big thank you to First Age Comics for being generous enough to donate these cool prizes for seven lucky winners, and make sure you enter in each way possible in order to increase your chances of nabbing some awesome goodies! The winners will be announced in two weeks time. And if you can't wait that long, make sure to head on over to
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/First-Age for all of your comic book needs!