This year celebrates the fifteenth anniversary of fcbd. Want to get to the source on tv and movie smashes like flash, arrow, supergirl, guardians of the galaxy and deadpool but dont know where to start. 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. May 06, 2016 free comic book day fcbd is always the first saturday in may, and there are so many fun programs and activities that can be done to celebrate. The first saturday of may every year is celebrated around the world as free comic book day. Yes, with probably the most selfexplanatory of names, free comic book day is just that a day to go into your local comic book store and. Then visit forbidden planet on saturday 6th may free comic book day. While we may have one less comic shop compared to last year nw comic gallery closed in december, theres still plenty to do for free comic book day. What you should pick up on free comic book day wired. Free comic book day is now free comic book may cbr. May 01, 2010 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. Free comic book day has also garnered press coverage in the news media.
From archie to the avengers, peanuts to fight club, head to your local comic shop on 2 may to pick up a whole bunch of comics totally gratis. The official page for free comic book day which is the first saturday in may every year. 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. Due to the global coronavirus covid19 pandemic, diamond comic distributors ceo steve geppi is turning mays free comic book day into a monthlong event in a letter sent out to comic book retailers, geppi noted diamond wants to give retailers more flexibility given the impact coronavirus has had and will continue to have on business across the globe. Diamond comic distributors has made the difficult decision to postpone the event to a date later in the summer. Spiderwoman, star wars, batman, robin, spawn, the resistance, firefly, and more. Free comic book day, 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.
Comic stores typically have events surrounding the day with other giveaways going away and comic creators showing up to sign books and meet their fans. Free comic book day becomes free comic book may following coronavirus concerns. Local comic book shops in indianapolis say they understand why free comic book day has been postponed because of the. Closer to the event, well provide a map of all participating businesses so you can be sure to visit each of them. The 47 titles represent a broad range of taste, from superheroes, to scifi, to actionadventure, sliceoflife, manga, and so much more. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Join the comics revolution discover comics for the first time or return to the fold to see what youve been missing. Readers will get a chance to dive into some of marvels most exciting titles on may 2, this years free comic book day.
And saturday is the best day for folks to stop by because its free. New comic book releases list for saturday, may 2, 2009. Head on out to your local comic book store, and get hooked. This year, free comic book day is this coming saturday may 7, 2011. Its a great event for families looking for something cheap and. Free comic book day, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new. Some of the best titles to get your hands on this free. Marvels free comic book day titles, featuring spiderman, the guardians of the galaxy, avengers and captain america, are available online for free.
At last count, over 2,000 retailers in 30 countries participate in this fun filled day. Free comic book day 2018 full list of comic books announced. The holiday has been around since 2002, when sam raimis spiderman came. There are a record number of titles available for free comic book day this year. If you are a comic book fan or just love free things, you are in luck saturday, may 6 is free comic book day. Fcbd worlds greatest cartoonists by jason, the incal free comic book day 2017 by alejandro jodorowsky, i hate image free. Dec 19, 2017 free comic book day 2018 full list of comic books announced. Apr 30, 2017 if you are a comic book fan or just love free things, you are in luck saturday, may 6 is free comic book day. Then how do i know where to go to get my free comics. Today is free comic book day, so participating comic book shops will be giving away as many as 50 comic books for free.
Apr 30, 2014 a guide on what to choose on free comic book day. And saturday is the best day for folks to stop by because its free comic book day, the annual event where fans and. Free comic book day fcbd is always the first saturday in may, and there are so many fun programs and activities that can be done to celebrate. If you are watching for the first time, please hit that subscribe button. Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm monday 12 pm to 6 pm tuesday 12 pm to 6 pm wednesday 10 am to 10 pm thursday 10 am to 10 pm friday 10 am to 10 pm.
Free comic book day 2020 offers a selection of 47 titles available absolutely free at participating local comic shops across the united states and around the world. Free comic book day, which is usually held in may, has been postponed. With wonder woman set to make her solo cinematic debut in this summers wonder woman, 2017 will be a big year for dcs amazon princess. Free comic book day free comic book day 2020 has been postponed until later into the summer. Free comic book day 2020 postponed free comic book day. The american and canadian national holiday which primarily is a celebration of the blessings from the previous year. Free comic book day, may daily calendar holidays by. Currently, diamond comic distributors is tasked with coordinating the event that was thought of by joe field of flying colors comics in concord. Well i would safely say that this was more of a preaching to the choir type of promotional item. Charlotte, nc calling all comic book fans and lovers of free stuff free comic book day 2017 is this weekend. Free comic book day is the first saturday of every may and publishers release a special line of single issue comics at a reduced cost to retailers and libraries for distribution and in celebration of comics. Yes, with probably the most selfexplanatory of names, free comic book day is just that a day to go into your local comic book store and get free comics with select titles.
To celebrate free comic book day, which takes place on saturday, 4th may 20 this year, we have a few events running instore, details of which can be found here. Here are some pretty amazing books i was able to get on free comic book day. Free comic book day is the best day of the year, where comics from publishers like dc and marvel comics are given away absolutely free. There has never been a better time to discover comics. Design an iron man armour competition huge back issue sale 10% off all graphic novels also, you.
Covers revealed for marvels two free comic book day. If the purpose of free comic book day is to attract the attention of nonreading super hero and comic book fans, did dc. Dec 19, 2017 free comic book day fcbd 2018 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event which happens saturday, may 5th, 2018 at. A list of the comic books, graphic novels, and other products that should be available in your local or online comic book shop this saturday, free comic book day 2009. Free comic book day 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event on may 4, 2019. What i was really referring to was free comic book day, a celebration of comic book stores all over north america and the rest of the world, too, as i found a participating store in zurich. Add to your order on may 4th, 2019 only to get up to 3 books for free.
Apr 24, 2017 while we may have one less comic shop compared to last year nw comic gallery closed in december, theres still plenty to do for free comic book day on saturday, may 6. There will also be vendors offering food and goodies. Its an international event that celebrates comic books and the local comic shops that provide them to their communities. Some business will have exclusive comics for you to enjoy. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. 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. Yes, the most wonderful time of the year for receiving wonderful free comics is nearly herein fact, its tomorrow, may 5. Free comic book day has been postponed amid coronavirus. Click on images to order or to see larger image, over 400 books to choose from. Mar 11, 20 free comic book day is the first saturday in may.
In canada it is celebrated on the second monday of october and in the usa it. We have a complete list with covers, descriptions and ageratings. Read through the descriptions, then use our printable free comic book day 2017 checklist to mark the ones you want to get. Free comic book day happens to be one of my absolute favorite unofficial holidays. Many stores throw their own events, bringing in cosplayers, local comic book creators, and partner with local businesses to make free comic book day one. Its an international event that celebrates comic books and the local comic shops that provide them to. May 25, 2012 if the purpose of free comic book day is to attract the attention of nonreading super hero and comic book fans, did dc. On saturday, may 5th, participating comic book shops around the world will be celebrating free comic book day by giving away completely free comic books to anyone who comes into their stores. Comics shops around the country will open their doors today for the annual celebration of the occasionallyfunny books that are always looking to. Free comic book day, which is usually held in may, has been postponed until the summer because of the coronavirus outbreak. Saturday, may 6 is the date that stores throughout the tampa bay area and nation plan to take part in free comic book day. Free comic book day 2019 full list of comic books announced. Free comic book day is a perfect occasion for fans to discover new types of comic books, said fcbd spokesperson jason blanchard, especially if theyre new to the wide variety of titles. May 06, 2017 today is free comic book day, so participating comic book shops will be giving away as many as 50 comic books for free.
On this day, participating specialty comic book stores give out free comics to anyone visiting their stores. Free comic book day is perfect for fans and newcomers alike get a taste of the massive range of comics available. How to find stores participating in free comic book day. Enjoy new englands biggest free comic book day event. May 03, 2017 charlotte, nc calling all comic book fans and lovers of free stuff free comic book day 2017 is this weekend. At pikes peak library district, we have joined forces with our local comic book store, escape velocity, to organize great events throughout the district. Covers revealed for marvels two free comic book day titles head to your local comic shop on may 2 for some masterly marvel mirth. Founded in 2002 and held on the first saturday of may, free comic book day is a major annual promotion every year by the north american comic book industry to try and attract new readers to the genre by luring them to independent comic book stores. Free comic book day postponed due to coronavirus pandemic. Dec 19, 2017 free comic book day fcbd 2018 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event which happens saturday, may 5th, 2018 at participating comic book shops worldwide. Have you heard of free comic book day, but were never.
National free comic book day hits comic book specialty. Riverdale comic hints the actual satan is part of the cw series. On saturday, may 6, stores across the charlotte region and the u. Each family can get dozens of free comic books by visiting participating rochester businesses on may 2nd.
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