Free Comic Book Day – COMICS BLEND

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022 Guide

It’s like Christmas in May! Free Comic Book Day is the biggest holiday for comic book fans and a great time to for the curious to see what all the love is about. The first Saturday in May in Free Comic Book Day at participating comic book specialty shops across the country. You can stop by these shops and pick up free comic books! It’s the industry’s way of saying thank you to current fans, welcome new readers and the brick-and-mortar shops.

Yes, there’s a free comic book for you! Of course, there are superhero books but there’s a massive selection of books including science-fiction, popular video games and history. If you love superhero movies and shows, this is a great time to check out the books where they were born and discover new characters that you might be cheering for in the future. Books are event color-coded: Green for all ages, Blue for Teens and up, Red for 18 and up.

Before I get into some picks, let’s get into – so how do I score some of these free comics? What do I need to know?

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 2018

Santa Claus is coming to town but just days before Christmas, The Free Comic Book Day Committee reveals the first books for Free Comic Book Day 2018 – the other geeky holiday!

FCBD happens each year on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops. Next year’s event takes place on May 5th, 2018.

The FCBD Committee revealed the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s big event of 2018. There are a total of fifty – free for fans. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2018

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Preview

Free Comic Book Day is almost here! This unofficial geek holiday is Christmas in Springtime at local comic book shops.

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 like Zanadu Comics in downtown Seattle.

Curious about comics? Love superhero movies but have unanswered questions? Want to read new adventures of your favorites toys or video games?

FCBD is a perfect opportunity to see the stories behind the biggest movies and television shows. Entire families pack up to pick up their freebies. Here’s what you need to know before you go: Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Preview

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Full Line-Up Revealed

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 2017 Gold Books Revealed

It’s almost Christmas but we have big news for the biggest comic book fan holiday.

The Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Committee has selected the twelve Gold Sponsor comic book titles for the comic book industry’s most anticipated annual event, Free Comic Book Day. FCBD takes place each year on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops worldwide, with next year’s event taking place on May 6th, 2017.

Free Comic Book Day is the comic book specialty market’s annual event where participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic book absolutely free to anyone who comes into their comic shops. Different shops have different rules.

The 2017 Gold comics were chosen by comic shop retailers on the FCBD Selection Committee and feature something for everyone: from superheroes, to popular films and television shows, to beloved video game franchises, and all-ages favorites. The Gold Sponsor publishers include Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Image Comics, Archie Comics, Bongo Comics, BOOM! Studios, Oni Press, Titan Comics, Valiant Entertainment, and VIZ Media.

It feels like an awards show announcement! “And the titles are….!”
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017: GOLD COMICS

ARCHIE COMICS | BETTY & VERONICA #1 FCBD 2017 EDITION Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2017 Gold Books Revealed

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2016 Preview

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

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 Preview

All-New, All-Different Avengers courtesy Marvel

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

The first Saturday in May is when you can pick up FREE comic books. 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. Just because they’re free doesn’t mean they’re just extra unsold copies. These FCBD issues are new and often connected to each publisher’s big events of summer.

Marvel’s Free Comic Book Day issue will lead into Secret Wars, the major event heralding “the end of the Marvel Universe.” Avengers, New Avengers, Secret Wars writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Paul Renaud are the creative team on Secret Wars #0 – the prologue to the first chapter of Marvel’s universe changing event. This FCBD issue includes a preview of Attack on Avengers by the creator of Attack on Titan. Continue reading FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2015 Preview

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