Big heroes, big-time creators and big stories are coming to FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017.
Marvel is making FCBD GALACTIC-sized.
Marvel unveiled the first of two Free Comic Book Day offerings this year:
With ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY FCBD #1 fans can see a prelude to two of 2017’s biggest new comics.
“Each year, Free Comic Book Day is an amazing opportunity for publishers to showcase some of their incredible titles and stories,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “It’s an unparalleled opportunity to reach new fans and support our retail partners, so we’re thrilled to provide completely new content for this year’s offerings. These titles are the perfect opportunity for fans to jump into the Marvel Universe with both feet and we’re excited to unveil the contents of this year’s Silver title.”
Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon and Groot are reunited and ready to blast off into the stars in an all-new ongoing series by Gerry Duggan, Aaron Kuder and Ive Svorcina with ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY #1. As this unlikely band of misfits returns to outer space once more, “nothing will prepare them for their first run in with the new Nova Corps.”
Then, fans can hit the streets of Hell’s Kitchen with the creative team behind Civil War II, Invincible Iron Man and Ultimate Spider-Man as they unleash THE DEFENDERS. Creators Brian Michael Bendis, David Marquez and Justin Ponsor unite Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist against a new enemy.
“What new player is running things in the underworld?”
This 10-page tale that leads directly into THE DEFENDERS #1 coming this June.
“Is there a better time to offer fans a sneak peek at the ALL-NEW GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY series than the same weekend Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 hits theaters?” says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso. “Fans looking for a clean entry into the comic book need look no further. Plus, the creative team behind CIVIL WAR II are giving fans a sneak peek at the criminal mastermind that’s awaiting Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and Iron Fist when they explode out of the gate in THE DEFENDERS #1.”
This May Marvel’s Free Comic Book Day takes fans from Manhattan’s mean streets to deep space with two beloved teams. Watch for more information on Marvel’s Gold FCBD title to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Saturday, May 6 is Free Comic Book Day. As we get closer to the big day check here to find a participating comic book shop near you.
By Editor