How do you think YOU'LL fare in eight different comic retail related challenges? Pit yourself against your fellow Challengers to determine who will be the inaugural Challengerlympian.

Starting Saturday, January 16th and ending Thursday, January 21st, we'll be holding qualifying rounds for Challengerlympics 2010 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. You'll need to call (or email) and schedule a time to compete. Qualifiers will last approximately 30 minutes, so plan accordingly.

On Saturday, January 23rd there will be a Final Round with the top 4 competitors. Unlike the prior round, all competitors will compete simultaneously, and there will be spectators. There may even be entrances and theme songs.

Start your training.

The eight events for the inaugural Challengerlympics are:

BAGS & BOARDS

Place a current-size comic board in a current-size comic bag, repeat. 1 minute time limit.

BOX BUILDING

Build a small comic box and lid. Timed event.

TRIVIA

Written multiple-choice test, covering a variety of comic-related topics. Will be graded on accuracy AND completion time, with time added as a penalty for each incorrect answer.

SCAVENGER HUNT

Contestant will be provided with a list of items in the store, to be gathered and brought to the front counter. Will be graded on accuracy AND completion time, with time added as a penalty for each incorrect item brought to the counter.

SALESMANSHIP

In 2 minutes or less (contestant's discretion), pitch us on a book we should read. Pitch will be graded on a scale of 1 (worst) to 5 (best).

BACK ISSUE ORGANIZATION

100 books will be provided, out of order. Contestant will be timed until completion, and will be graded on accuracy AND completion time, with time added as a penalty for each item still out of order.

NAME THE ARTIST

In 7 minutes, identify the artists of 20 different images. Will be graded on accuracy AND completion time, with time added as a penalty for each entry misidentified.

ORDER CHECK-IN

A small stack of books and an order sheet will be provided. Check in the order, noting any missing items. Will be graded on accuracy AND completion time, with time added as a penalty for any errors.

If you have any questions on any of these events, please have your trainer (or yourself) send us an e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .