Written by Eric Cahill
Number 6 Enterprises will launch a new DC-branded retail activation at more than eighteen (18) comics and popular arts conventions in the United States, Canada and the UK through 2018. The DC Boutique will provide exclusive opportunities to acquire sought-after and rare variant covers from leading DC comic book titles as well as high quality officially licensed merchandise. In addition, the boutique will also feature exciting, free signings from leading comic talent, contests and giveaways for DC fans.
This exciting new initiative will bring elements of DC’s larger convention experience directly to regional comic conventions and will engage nearly 1.2 million fans at events around the world, offering fans exclusive access to products and experiences.
“Number 6 Enterprises is proud to be working with a world class publisher like DC and collaborating with leading independent and institutional event organizers like ReedPOP and LeftField Media to bring fans exclusive branded products and experiences” says Brian Powers, President of Number 6 Enterprises, DC’s on-site fulfillment partner.
The DC Boutique will premiere at AwesomeCon from March 30th to April 1st at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. To mark its opening, the DC Boutique will have exclusive gold foil variant covers of DARK NIGHTS: METAL #6 by Andy Kubert and BATMAN #43 by Oliver Coipel. Leading talent Greg Capullo, Tom King, and Scott Snyder will be checking in at the booth during the event to sign autographs so bring your books and collectibles and get them signed!