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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018 GUIDE

Free Comic Book Day is this weekend! The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books. It’s the industry’s way of saying thank you to longtime fans and the “brick and mortar” neighborhood stores plus welcome new readers.

Avengers FCBD 2018 courtesy Marvel and Free Comic Book Day

If you’re one of millions at “Avengers: Infinity War” and want more, Marvel even has a FCBD issue starring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. FCBD is a perfect opportunity to see the stories behind the biggest movies and television shows. Entire families pack up, some even dress up in costume, to pick up their freebies There’s even free books starring your favorite video game, television show and toy characters on this geek holiday.

Here’s what you need to know before you go: Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018 GUIDE

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Full Line-Up Revealed

Betty and Veronica Free Comic Book Day courtesy Archie Comics and Free Comic Day

Free Comic Book Day 2017 will be even bigger with more titles for fans to choose from on this geek holiday that’s like a Christmas in Spring. On the first Saturday in May new and old comic book fans can pick up free comics at participating shops. It’s a way the industry says thanks to the fans and neighborhood comic book stores. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Full Line-Up Revealed

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2016 Preview

FCBD Captain America courtesy Marvel
FCBD Captain America courtesy Marvel

Free Comic Book Day is almost here. This unofficial geek holiday is like a second Christmas and your local comic book shop and major publishers are Santa Claus and magic elves.

The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books at participating shops. Different stores have different rules. For example, you may be limited to only two or you may have to buy a comic to get a free one while some stores let you pick up to eight comics. This is the comic book industry’s way to say thank you to fans, welcome new readers and support local stores.

Marvel is giving away brand new stories tied to their biggest events including Civil War II and Steve Rogers back as Captain America plus the All-New Wasp. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2016 Preview

STEVE ROGERS & DEAD NO MORE On FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

courtesy Marvel
courtesy Marvel

We know Steve Rogers is making a comeback but who’s back from the dead…or were they ever really gone?

Marvel revealed a second Free Comic Book Day title.

As announced in this week’s Captain America 75th Anniversary Special, Steve Rogers will return to full power and a new uniform in Steve Rogers, Captain America #1 this May.

FCBD Captain America #1 will be Steve’s first adventure since his restoration by creative team Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz.

And  in the same issue a second story will answer the speculation raised after the Dead No More teaser: Continue reading STEVE ROGERS & DEAD NO MORE On FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

DC Reveals FCBD 2016 Books

Suicide Squad courtesy DC Comics
Suicide Squad courtesy DC Comics

DC Entertainment delivers “Girl Power” for this year’s Free Comic Book Day.

Saturday, May 7 is Free Comic Book Day. DC revealed two of its titles for fans on this annual celebration.

Ahead of the big screen debut of Suicide Squad writer Adam Glass and artist Marco Rudy “introduce you to the villains that take on the dirtiest jobs in the DC universe” with a special edition issue of Suicide Squad #1, the first chapter of the iconic graphic novel SUICIDE SQUAD VOL. 1: KICKED IN THE TEETH.

Harley Quinn, Deadshot and King Shark are among the team of Super-Villains recruited by the government to take on ops that can only be called suicide missions. Continue reading DC Reveals FCBD 2016 Books

4001 A.D. Preview

4001 A.D. courtesy Valiant
4001 A.D. courtesy Valiant

The Revolution is coming as Valiant’s heroes go into the future for the publisher’s biggest crossover yet.

Valiant revealed a first look inside 4001 A.D. #1 (of 4) from writer Matt Kindt and artist Clayton Crain.

At the dawn of the 41st century, the future of Earth will be decided in the stars. This May…the rebellion begins in 4001 A.D.The fallen guardian of New Japan – Rai – drafts the 41st century’s most powerful heroes into a star-spanning battle for the ultimate fate of the Valiant Universe. Continue reading 4001 A.D. Preview