Free comic book day 2018 may be several months away, but its never too soon to get excited, especially for manga fans. Stores will have special guests, fantastic sales, and of course, free comics. Walk in most any comic book store on that day, and you could come away with some new titles at no cost or obligation. That is if free comic book day retailers choose to share it, what with a toys r us ad on the inside cover but we get a charming cute and sweet story of monsters and one who just cant fit in. Now every store runs this amazingly geeky day differently. Free comic book day becomes free comic book may following coronavirus concerns. Lets separate the purists from the n00bs and see how hardcore some of you socalled comic.
Comics free comic book day 2020 gold comic books officially announced. Cosmic comics this year were having a special midnight opening for free comic book day. Photos from the 2019 free comic book day at cosmic comics in las vegas at our free comic book day event on may 4th we gave away over 10,000 comic books of over 40 different 2019 free comic book day titles. Im not so familiar with the other titles, but thats the point of free comic book day right. Set for saturday, may 6th, fcbd will give fans all over the country a brand new selection of 12 gold sponsor. People were burning copies of secret empire on free comic. Comic book fans rejoice, for this years free comic book day is very nearly upon us. As further updates become available, we will continue to share via this website, as well as the free comic book day social media channels. At our free comic book day event on may 4th we gave away over 10,000 comic books of over 40 different 2019 free comic book day titles. This years free comic book day is becoming free comic book may to help social distancing in response to concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus and covid19. Comic book shops across the country will be giving over 5.
We had hourly raffles, local artists doing free sketches, the superheroes from critical care comics providing photo ops, and more. Youve heard about our huge free comic book day sale, our mega raffle, our food truck guests, and our costume contest, now wed like to tell you about the 2014 free comic book day comics you can get from us on saturday, may 3rd, 2014 well have over 5000 of the 2014 free comic book day comics to giveaway double last years number with well over. Watch now as ashton shows you all 51 free comics that will be available at your local comic shop on free comic book day, saturday, may 4th. Photos from the 2018 free comic book day at cosmic comics in las vegas. The official page for free comic book day which is the first saturday in may every year. Free comic book day 2020 gold comic books officially announced. At our 2018 free comic book day event on may 5th we gave away over 10,000 comic books of over 40 different 2018 free comic book day titles. Photos from the 2019 free comic book day at cosmic comics in las vegas. Little robot celebrates saturdays free comic book day with friends.
Spiderwoman, star wars, batman, robin, spawn, the resistance, firefly, and more. Much like free comic book day, comicfest offers comic stores a chance to connect with new readers and reconnect with old friends. Saturday may 4th marks the return of the annual comic based holiday. If youve never been to free comic book day fcbd then take a look at our past events to get a taste of whats in. Jen king, owner of eisner nominated space cadets collection collection, tells us why you should show your local comic book store some love on free comic book day. As reported by anime news network, a number of titles will be available as. Free comic book day is saturday, may 4, so hurry to downtown comics to grab tons of free comics and hang out with the circle city ghostbusters who will be holding a. Free comic book day becomes free comic book may following. Every year comic shops around the world stock up and prepare for free comic book day, and 2016 will be no different.
Free comic book day free comic book day 2020 has been postponed until later into the summer. The free comic book day selection is designed to appeal to every type of reader out there. Later in the year, for comicfest, brainstorm comics and gaming will be holding another art show, but with a horror theme. Cosmic comics will be open from 12 midnight until 2am saturday, may 4th, 2019 so you can get access to your free comics before anyone else. Be sure to keep an eye out for more updates on that show as the comicfest approaches. On sunday, the facebook page for free comic book day posted the following.
Photos from the 2018 free comic book day at cosmic comics. Its free comic book day once again the boston globe. You know we have to outdo last years event with an even more massive celebration. Comic book fans have reason to be excited for this weekend. 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. To see if you have stores participating in your area head on over here for a list of stores near you.
How to support local shops while comic book shipments are. Free comic book day attracts readers old and new to utah. Fcbd happens each year on the first saturday in may at participating comic. There are comics for everyone, from everyone, in a spirit of freedom and creative. Keyboard shortcuts are available for common actions and site navigation. Local comic book shops are among the businesses that have had to adjust as city and state officials across the u. Free comic book day, the comics industrys yearly attempt to bring new readers into the fold, is 15 years old. First 15 people to reply to this tweet can have a free copy of my bound by blood issue 1 promo. Free comic book day at brainstorm comics and gaming. Free comic book day is a time for a celebration of comic books, all they can do and all they can appeal to. I have been to stores where they allow people to take one of each comic if they wish, but most limit you to one from the.
Free comic book day is today 52 issues offered this year. We had flash sales, local artists doing free sketches, the superheroes from critical care comics providing photo ops and more. Free comic book day 2020 postponed free comic book day. Free comic book day 2018 will include some sweet manga. Across the metro region, thousands of fans of illustrated entertainment will converge at comic book. The official free comic book day twitter for news, information and more. Free comic book day is the first saturday in may which is today 55.
My favorite day of the year is coming free comic book day 2019. Ron ackins checks out back issues at philadelphias fat jacks comicrypt on free comic book day 2012. Portland tribune its the best day of the week to be a geek. In time for free comic book day the bad guys take over the galaxys greatest comic with a nefarious new special full of criminal capers and villainous ventures the 2000 ad villains takeover. Photos from the 2019 free comic book day at cosmic comics. Lots of comic book stores are giving away comics, running sales, selling special items and. Comic book shops across utah and around the country participated in free comic book day, an annual promotion intended to introduce new readers to the genre and direct them to stores in their area. The free comic book day fcbd committee has chosen its 12 gold sponsor comic book titles for free comic book day 2020. Each year participating comic book shops give away comic books for free to anyone who walks into their stores. Its been around for years at this point, but its always going to be someones first fcbd. Since 2002, the first saturday in may has been free comic book day at participating stores across the united states. Diamond will announce additional information soon regarding fcbd non comic merchandise. Its a peevish teen that smells of speed stick and clearasil.