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Northwest Classic Cards and Comics Contest

As AST SPACE CORPS Lieutenant Dave (Eclipse) Rose reports:

"Northwest Classic Cards and Comics in Richland, WA had a two-week contest in honor of the online strip's two-year anniversary in March. There was a prominent display near the register, and another by the weekly comics which included at least a half dozen sets of Astounding Space Thrills #s 3 and 4."

"There was in-store advertising of the event for a couple of weeks before it began. The display also included the prizes:

1st place: a set of the B&W issues, issues 1-2 of the color series, and a large AST t-shirt.
2nd place: issues 1-2 of the color series and a large t-shirt.
3rd place: issues 1-2 of the color series.
Honerable Mentions: Sabrina Bennett and Jessica Haight."

poster "It was difficult for our judges (myself and Janie Aunspaugh - the store comic lady) to choose the winners. The rules were simple: each contestant colored one of the flyers (using the medium of their choice) and returned it with their name and phone number on the back. It was be entered in the drawing, which will took place on April 11th - two weeks from the beginning of the contest (March 28th). We appreciate your donation of the prizes. They really made the contest cool. The activity was a success. Awareness of your series increased. There are now several people on hold for the new issues as they come out (we're - still :) - eagerly looking forward to the Galaxy-sized issue and AST #5). Also customer morale was given a boost by the fun contest - which, although morale was already high, is always welcome."

"Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to help both the local comic shop and you with this promotion!" --Dave (Eclipse) Rose