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Participating comic book specialty stores across america give away at least one free comic book to anyone who. Mar 19, 2020 generally observed on the first saturday in may, free comic book day is a day where each person who visits a participating shop is guaranteed one free comic book from a selection of fcbd titles. Free comic book day is the first saturday in may when participating comic book shops across north america and around the world give away comic books for free to anyone who comes into their stores. Where to take advantage of free comic book day on saturday. Halloween comicfest hcf is the comic book industrys premiere fall event a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across north america and around the world give away specially published comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. Generally observed on the first saturday in may, free comic book day is a day where each person who visits a participating shop is guaranteed one free comic book from a selection of fcbd titles. Comic book fans can typically get four or five comic books or more for free. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of.
Since 2002, free comic book day has been an essential part of the calendar for fans of funny books. Occurring every year on the first saturday of may, its an international celebration during which comic book shops give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who visits their shops. Free comic book day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across. The cws riverdale heads to free comic book day archie. Find out why comic book shops are a great place to discover comics and join a community of people just like you. If there are multiple comic shops near you participating we encourage you to plan out which stores you will go to during the day so you can get a.
Visit a participating comic book store for free comic book day on may 6 th. Free comic book day comes to montreal on may 5, 2018 listed. Apr 29, 2015 comic book fans can typically get four or five comic books or more for free. On free comic book day, participating comic book store retailers give away specially printed copies of free comic books. Free comic book day new york comic shops books the new. Its the 16th annual free comic book day and this year 2,300 participating comic book shops worldwide are expected to. From 11 am to 5 pm, librairie omnibus will celebrate free comic book day and local artist day.
Its the day when an awesome selection of comic books are yours for the taking at comic shops all over the country, including maine. Just about every comic book store will participate in free comic book day, but if you are looking for one in your area the official fcbd website. Idw proudly announces my little pony edition for free comic. Fans of star wars have created star wars day to celebrate the hugely popular scifi film series set in a galaxy far, far away. Free comic book day is a single day the first saturday in may when participating comic book shops across north america and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. When you visit a comic book shop, youre stepping into a world of wonders. Senior year silver offering is available at participating comic shops on may 2, 2020.
Each person will get to choose a certain number of those comic books. May 01, 2018 in montreal, several shops will be celebrating with free books and special events, read below for a list of participating stores and upcoming festivities. Started in 2002, free comic book day is a way for readers of all ages, no matter if you. Free comic book day is a celebration of the iconic american medium that millions of people read every day. Participating stores are handing out comics at no cost with hopes of encouraging. Francis manapuldc one issue will prepare for a redefinition of dcs comic book timeline. Free comic book day has been postponed amid coronavirus. To find a participating comic book shop, see the fcbd shop locator. May 03, 2017 community corner free comic book day 2017.
So its worth it to keep your collection in good shape with a little knowhow and a few supplies. Apr 27, 2015 saturday is the day comic book fans wait for all year. Free comic book day, a single day in the first week of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores. Look for it at participating comic book stores this year on saturday, may 2. Idw proudly announces my little pony edition for free.
Theres a variety of books to check out, from marvel and dc. Join twilight sparkle as she attempts to raise the sun in her first act as. Free comic book day is may 5 bc comix and games will give away up to five free comics per customer and host guest comic book artists, 10 a. Staff reports saturday is the day comic book fans wait for all year. Saturday may 4th marks the return of the annual comic based holiday. Free comic book day is the first saturday in may when participating comic book shops across north america and around the world give away comic books for free to. Free comic book day is celebrated in comic book shops and as a way to get customers to visit shops in their local community. Fcbd riverdale learn the secrets and hidden tales from the summer before the eternal lovetriangle begins in this special issue. Its the 16th annual free comic book day and this year 2,300 participating comic book shops worldwide are expected to give away more than 5. May 05, 2017 saturday is a big day for comic book fans. Other fun holidays around april 28 2 may free comic book day. On saturday, participating comic book stores across the nation will have several free titles in limited quantities. Archie comics a gold sponsor of the event will be offering riverdale fcbd 2018, representing an issue of the ongoing comic book series featuring stories set in the world of the cws hit riverdale tv show.
Each year participating stores feature free sample comic books from various publishers. Free comic book day is this coming saturday, may 6, and various comic book stores are doing special giveaways and events. Free comic book day is a single day the first saturday in may each year when participating comic book shops across north america and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. Grab a free comic for yourself at a participating store on free comic book day the holiday has three main aims to create new comic book readers, to show appreciation to current comic book fans, and to bring back former comic book readers by reminding them about the joy of reading comic books. Special events will be happening at every shop so expect a day of comicbook inspired fun. A quick post about which comic shops are participating in free comic book day below is a listing of comic book stores that are offering fcbd books. Free comic book day 2020 full lineup of titles announced. Back the comeback is a multiphased campaign focused on supporting local comic and game stores as they reopen, restart and rebuild. Free comic book day is saturday, may 6 participating stores usually give. There is no better day to visit your neighborhood comic store than tomorrow. If youre interested in heading to one of your local comic book stores to celebrate and get some books, a list of participating stores in. For the past 15 years on the first saturday in may, participating stores across the country have.
And dont forget, you can add to your collection every year on free comic book day. Are you looking for a place to celebrate free comic book day on saturday, may 2. Here are the spokane stores participating in free comic. Free comic book day fcbd, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new readers into independent comic book stores. Free comic book day at maine comic shops on saturday. Free comic book day is an annual event that will land on may 7th this year. The cws riverdale heads to free comic book day archie comics. Saturday may 4th marks the return of the annual comicbased holiday. Retailer joe field of flying colors comics in concord, california, brainstormed the event in his big picture column in the.
Participating comic book specialty stores across america give away at. On this day, comic book stores hand out speciallyprinted issues of comic books. Free comic book day 2020 free comic book day the first saturday in may each year is when participating comic book shops around the world give away special fcbd comics absolutely free to anyone who comes into their stores. May 04, 2007 there is no better day to visit your neighborhood comic store than tomorrow. There are 51 free comic book titles available this year, including the avengers, catwoman, buffy the vampire slayer, and riverdale. Free comic book day new york comic shops books the. Customers come in and say wow there is all this stuff that is really cool, jones. Free comic book day in the twin cities all 47 titles available may. Enter your zip code and the store locator will find participating retailers near you. Get free comic books saturday for free comic book day. You might even get a chance to win some free swag, too. Its our pleasure to announce that my little pony will be one of idws two free comic book day 2020 releases, available for free at participating stores worldwide on saturday, may 2nd. Free comic book day 2020 postponed mar 19, 2020 as the impact and spread of the coronavirus covid19 continues to evolve, diamond comic distributors has made the difficult decision to postpone the event to a date later in the summer.
We have a list of 57 southern california comic book stores participating in the days events, which will vary from place to place so call or check the website to find out when your store of. Join twilight sparkle as she attempts to raise the sun in her first act as the new princess of equetria, in a new tale by writer jeremy whitley and artist trish forstner. Its been around for years at this point, but its always going to be someones first fcbd. Dc announces free comic book day releases for 2020. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. This saturday is free comic book day across north america and the world a day where participating comic shops give away comic books to anyone coming into their stores. Free comic book day comes to montreal this weekend daily hive. Your neighborhood comic book shop may not have every free issue, but each participating store should have at least a couple dozen free comic. Archie comics celebrates free comic book day 2018 with. The list was compiled from either the shop locator from the website or on the comic shops facebook or web page. Charlottes participating stores shops throughout the charlotte region are getting ready for free comic book day on may 6.
Head out to your favorite comic book shop saturday for free comic book day 2018. May 04, 2017 free comic book day is this coming saturday, may 6, and various comic book stores are doing special giveaways and events. Its our pleasure to announce that my little pony will be one of idws two free comic book day 2020 releases, available for free at participating stores worldwide on saturday, may 2nd a new era of my little pony begins. Participating comic book stores give out free comic on free comic book day which is celebrated annually on the first saturday of may. However, retailers do not receive the issues for free. For comic book fans, the first saturday of may and this year its may 6 is free comic book day, that hallowed time of year when you can, well, get free comics. Albuquerque stores participate in free comic book day. Stores not listed here may be participating in free comic book day too, so search, find a store near you and call to find out their plans. Free comic book day, created in 2002, always falls on the first saturday in may.
Here are the spokane stores participating in free comic book day. May 03, 20 free comic book day, created in 2002, always falls on the first saturday in may. Theres a variety of books to check out, from marvel and dc to comics based on video games like overwatch. Booksamillion tomorrow is free comic book day and its. Fans, tell your store about facs to ensure theyre listed here.
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