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Bob's Collectables hosts Free Comic Book Day

| 06 May 2015 | 12:49
    Stormtrooper TK-41066 Chris Manning of Vernon spent the day entertaining visitors at Bob's Collectables on Route 94 in Hardyston. Manning has also made an appearance at Vernon's Halloween Trunk Or Treat event at Maple Grange Park.
    Stormtrooper TK-41066 Chris Manning of Vernon spent the day entertaining visitors at Bob's Collectables on Route 94 in Hardyston. Manning has also made an appearance at Vernon's Halloween Trunk Or Treat event at Maple Grange Park.
    Store employee Sean Harby of Franklin helps a young ballerina with her purchase.
    Store employee Sean Harby of Franklin helps a young ballerina with her purchase.
    Everybody wanted to pose with the stormtrooper including BobþÄôs Collectables owner Bob Adams. Stormtrooper TK-41066 was none other than Chris Manning of Vernon, a member of Northeast Remnant, 501st Legion.
    Everybody wanted to pose with the stormtrooper including BobþÄôs Collectables owner Bob Adams. Stormtrooper TK-41066 was none other than Chris Manning of Vernon, a member of Northeast Remnant, 501st Legion.

HARDYSTON — Saturday was a special day at Bob’s Collectables when the store participated in the annual Free Comic Book Day worldwide event.

According to storeowner Bob Adams, it was the best turnout ever for the annual event. According to Adams, they gave out more than 1,600 comics and drew close to 400 people for the special event.

“Best of all, it was mostly a family affair event," Adams said. "The number of children that attended was greater than expected, and that was exactly why the event was created.”

He also noted that it was encouraging to see that adults returned to the hobby as well. People from the entire tri-state area attended. The event is the annual kickoff for Children’s Reading Awareness Month.

Bob’s Collectables is located in the Hardyston Commons Shopping Center at 3640 Route 94 North in Hardyston. The store specializes in collectable coins, cards, and comic books among other things. For hours and directions, call 973-827-2627.

— Photos by Chris Wyman