The first Saturday of May each year, comic book shops all over the world celebrate Free Comic Book Day.
Since 2002, this rich tradition has been followed to celebrate ‘funny books,’ introduce new material to devoted readers as well as encourage those who may be interested in comics due to the many feature films or video games that promote the many iconic heroes in print.
A wide variety of comics will be made available at your local shop, but keep in mind that while these books may be free for the customers they are not free to store owners so make sure to support your local comic book seller and pick up an armful of fine books in addition to these lovely freebies.
Below is a sampling of books that may be available at local participating shops, but please be aware that the selections vary from shop to shop. Also, supplies are limited so if you plan on getting a specific free comic, be sure to get in the door bright and early.
In addition to the free comic books, many shops holds special promotion sales and in some cases miniature conventions, featuring comic creators.
Ultimate Comics in Durham, NC will be hosting an event with special guests JP Leon (Earth X, DMZ), Daniel Way (Deadpool, X-Men, Daken), Tommy Lee Edwards (Turf, 1985) and Brian Clevinger (Atomic Robo, Captain America) and more!
Jetpack Comics in Rochester, NH will be welcoming Christos Gage (Avengers Academy), Ed McGuinness (Hulk), Jason Ciaramella (The Cape) and authors Tom Sniegoski (Fallen) and Chris Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Hellboy).
If you know of any local events, please be sure to plug them here with a comment!
To find your local participating shop, click here.
For more information, visit the official website: http://www.freecomicbookday.com/
Roger Langridge (A) Chris Samnee From the fan-favorite creative team of Thor: The Mighty Avenger comes a time-twisting tale of Camelot-craziness. When mischievous Loki's machinations throw Thor and a World War II-era Steve Rogers into King Arthur's court, it's an adventure neither noble Avenger will ever forget!
Dan Slott (A) Humberto Ramos This first week of May award-winning Spider-Man writer Dan Slott and comics legend Humberto Ramos give you first, fateful glimpses at the biggest Spider-Man epic in years (coming later this summer)!
Geoff Johns (A) Ivan Reis, Andy Kubert This is the perfect jumping-on point for new readers who can't wait to see the Green Lantern major motion picture from Warner Bros.! Plus: No comic fan can afford to miss this exclusive first sneak peek of Flashpoint.
Mike Mignola, Christopher Golden, Steve Niles (A) Ben Stenbeck, Christopher Mitten Dark Horse pairs two series with heroes battling the mysterious evils of the world - Baltimore in war torn Europe circa 1920s, and Cal MacDonald from Criminal Macabre in modern day Los Angeles. Both FCBD stories are excellent entry points to these fantastically horrific and compelling comics series.
Chris Roberson (A) Various (C) Erik Jones This Free Comic Book Day edition heralds the new ongoing Elric series featuring a crisis across multiple worlds that will involve Moorcock's other famous fantasy franchise characters: Corum of the Scarlet Robe and Dorian Hawkmoon. Written by white-hot New York Times bestselling author Chris Roberson (Superman, iZombie, Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love)!
(W/A) John Stanley Drawn & Quarterly presents what will surely be the best, most rollicking and pleasure-filled FCBD offering, one that appeals to a myriad of readers; young or old, new to the genre or drowning in stacks of plastic covered pulp, John Stanley's Summer Fun will leave the reader smiling.
Reed Lackey (A) Russell Dauterman (C) Matt Bellisle The Man, The Myth, The Amulet? Legendary star of the small and silver screen, ADAM WEST, has his career youth-enized in this hip-whimsical,trans-dimensional epic of an adventure.
(W/A) Various This super sampler is the perfect place to check out two sensational series from the DC Kids line, Young Justice and Batman: The Brave & The Bold, based on the popular animated series seen on Cartoon Network. It includes two exciting, all-new stories that readers of all ages will enjoy!
Get ready for the Green Lantern movie with this Free Comic Book Day exclusive HeroClix miniature of the classic DC Comics space hero!
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