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Free Comic Book Day In Afghanistan

Published Tue, 14 May 2013 10:05:51 -0500

Last updated Tue, 14 May 2013 12:07:36 -0500

A soldier stationed in Afghanistan, wrote to Dark Horse Comics. About a very special Free Comic Book Day. One name has been changed.

Dear Mr. Richardson,

About a month ago, I sent you an email proclaiming my love for comics and the products of DARK HORSE. You replied with 64 pounds of greatness. I'm not sure if you knew how much they weighed but the boxes were marked when I received them yesterday on 03 MAY 13. 64 pounds of books showed up and I could not stop smiling. Maybe it was the "I never want to grow up" kid in me, or maybe it's the fact that there are amazing people in this world that I have never met, willing to do great things for lonely soldiers. But then again, maybe it is the fact that today is 04 MAY 13, and it's FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. What perfect timing. Right now there are people gathered around a makeshift short box flipping through comics and I have to keep reminding them, "YES THEY ARE FREE!"

Additionally, I had one of my soldiers, PFC "Smith," who is just a socially awkward person. He means well but its just hard for him to connect with others. Being here in Afghanistan has made it tougher for him. When I asked him to help me carry the boxes and sort through the hundreds of books, his eyes lit up. And then when he walked out of my room and said "my comic collection just grew by 75%" What a nerd, but I care for him, and I'm glad I could deliver some happiness to him in a dark world, with a lot of help from you. If I can get everyone to stand still for a picture, I will try my best, and send it. You guys rock. Soldiers are smiling in AFG and DARK HORSE made it happen.

On a personal note, all the books you sent, HELLBOY, BPRD, ABE, and all of MIKE M's work is just amazing. Tears rolling over here my friend. My responsibilities, stress, and emotions are high. Patrick you made the day and the deployment better, I thank you.

God Bless,

And MAY the Fourth be with You.
SGT Robert Entenmann

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