Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, May 3rd 2025! Don’t miss out on getting your free comics here at Scratch N Spin! (3 copies per customer!) Bring friends and little ones! This is a great jumping point for new readers and fans of all ages! There’s something for everyone!
Check out our STORE-WIDE SALE (Select items up to 50% off!) This year; We’re jammed packed with guests for fans of comics, music and all things pop culture! All the information for each guest is listed below. Come join the fun!
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GUEST ARTISTS (10-2PM):
NOAH VAN SCIVER:
Comic Artist, Writer, Cartoonist, Multiple award-winning cartoonist who first came to comic readers’ attention with his critically acclaimed, Eisner-nominated comic book series Blammo. His work has appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, the Best American Comics, Kramers Ergot, as well as countless graphic anthologies. Van Sciver was a regular contributor to MAD Magazine and has written and drawn numerous bestselling graphic novels including One Dirty Tree, Saint Cole and the Fante Bukowski: Struggling Writer series for Fantagraphics books.
LOGAN JONES:
Artist/Illustrator, worked on the local comic project: STRONG STYLE and illustrated the cover of Steven Prouse’s book “NINE SECONDS FROM YESTERDAY”, She has a cool anime/trend-setting art style. She’ll be doing sketches, signings, and selling exclusive art prints and first 3 issues of STRONG STYLE so that you can check it out!
STEVEN PROUSE:
Writer extraordinaire, a Columbia resident, a self-publishing author who writes Horror, comic books, & a children’s book (Sammy The Squirrel(tle)”! Including his recent works: NINE SECONDS FROM YESTERDAY” (Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi), “HANDLEBARS” & “NOTES FROM A MONKEY WITH A HAND GRENADE II” (Horror Short Stories). He’ll be offering signings and have books available for sale!
KRISTIN KEELY (SHELLSWEET):
A freelance artist who specializes in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Gargoyles and many other Cartoon/Comic related artworks, she’s been working hard as an aspiring comic book cover artist! She’ll be doing sketches and offering original art prints for sale!
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STAR WARS COSPLAYER PHOTO OPPROTUNITIES (10-2PM)
(COSTUME CONTEST// WIN STORE GIFT CERTIFICATES @2PM):
LYNN POWELL as OLD LUKE SKYWALKER
ABIGAIL TWITTY MARTINEZ as REY SKYWALKER
KEVIN JENNINGS as THE MANDALORIAN
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FREE LIVE SHOW WITH LOCAL COLUMBIA METAL BAND; LOWERCASE GODS (WIN GWAR TICKETS @1PM)
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CONTEST INFORMATION:
GWAR + SC HORROR CON TICKETS: We’re giving away two pairs of GWAR tickets provided by the Senate & a pair of SC HORROR CON tickets! Contestants are welcome to enjoy the FREE metal show with LOWERCASE GODS here at Scratch N Spin, and must sign up before or during the show to enter our random name drawing to win the giveaway. They MUST be present to claim their prize.
COSTUME CONTEST: We’re encouraging contestants of all ages to enter our contest to bring their best costumes to celebrate all things pop culture! (Dress appropriately for family audiences)
Our cosplayer guests (Lynn, Abigal and Kevin) will help us judge our winners! There will be multiple winners for store gift certificates! ($200 worth).
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SALE INFORMATION:
We will have a store wide sale with the following discounts:
50% off: Used CDs, used DVDs, used Blu-Rays, new & used Manga
25% off: Disc-based Video Games, new & used Toys*, Back-Issue Comic Books, and VHS & Cassette Tapes
10% off: New & used Vinyl Records and Cartridge-based Video Games & new comics.
$5 off Used DVD & Blu-Ray Box-Sets
2 for $25 T-Shirts
*Discount does not apply to exclusive or rare Pop figures.
Sale applies to in-store merchandise only and does not include any Amazon or eBay items.
For additional details, please feel free to reach out by giving us a call (803-794-8888).
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