Marvel, dc, image, and 9 other free comic book day 2017. Not only will we have free comics for you you know, while supplies last, but well have some of your favorite creators in, and of course, the biggest sales of the year. So bring yourself, bring your friends and come on out to celebrate with us as we use. We call this day free comic book day, and this saturday, may 6th is that day. The comic stores are celebrating halloween this year and handing out free comic books. Celebrated annually on october 14th, national dessert day is a day for people to satisfy their sweet tooth and to go ahead and enjoy the dessert of their choice. Kodansha comics sampler at halloween comic fest on. Hcf takes place every year on the saturday on or before halloween at participating comic shops worldwide, with this years event taking place on saturday, october 28. The official page for free comic book day which is the first saturday in may every year. Click here to find a participating comic book store near you. Free halloween comic book october 28th only hip2save.
Free comic book day fcbd, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual. I will be at free comic book day in biloxi, ms at 3 alarm comics 1st saturday in may. This years free comic book day wont be held the first saturday of may or any time in may, as seemingly prematurely announced. Our newest posts megacon cancels june show and announces new limited show for halloween. Participating comic book shops will be giving away different books for free to anyone who walks into the participating stores. And as someone who bought rocket raccoon books off the rack in the 80s, and thus should feel slightly put out by that, this is an enjoyable book, with lushly detailed art by aaron kuder that still has an engaging cartoony edge. This years free comic day is on may 7, saturday and as with the free comic book days in the previous years, comic book fans are in for a treat this year, with 50 titles of comic books that are free. They will be giving away completely free halloween comicfest comic books to anyone who comes into their stores. Wizkids reveals fcbd 2017 marvel heroclix exclusive. On this day, participating specialty comic book stores give out free comics to anyone visiting their stores.
The genre has grown to include fulllength books, or graphic novels, and inspire countless movie adaptations. Free comic day 2020 december announcement national today. Free comic book day fcbd, 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. Its a holiday that is celebrated in the united states and shouldnt be confused with eat an extra dessert day, which falls on september 4th each. Each year on the first saturday in may, your friendly local comic shop thats us, we hope. Robert venditti, josh hood, scott westerfeld, van jensen, buddy finethy, jenevieve broomall, tracy yardley, wilfredo torres, kyle puttkammer, michael gordon, peter cutler, alex ogle, andy duggan, and more appear at galactic quest on saturday may 6, 2017 to celebrate free comic book day. National comic book day soars into a community near you this september 25. National dessert day in 20202021 when, where, why, how. Yes, saturday, may 6, sees a celebration of the annual fannish event, free comic book day. Wizkidsneca has revealed its exclusive free comic book day 2017 marvel heroclix figure, along with an update to the solicitation. Today is free comic book day, so participating comic book shops will be giving away as many as 50 comic books for free.
Posted on may 8, 2017 by rich johnston 0 comments it was free comic book day on saturday. All new guardians of the galaxy, marvel comics the moviefication of the characters is complete. On october 28th, participating comic book shops around the world will be celebrating free halloween comic book day by giving away completely free comic books to anyone who comes into their stores. Halloween comicfest scares up some great dst exclusives. Heres whos listed as hosting a free comic day event this year.
This year, halloween comicfest hcf features a whole new selection of 28 comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated fall event. Free comic book day ii halloween comicfest takes place on october 26th. Several stores throughout albuquerque will be handing out free comic books andor offering discounts on various comics, graphic novels, action figures and other materials. Ga free comic book day 2017 signing convention scene. The official page for free comic book day philippines held every first saturday in may. 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. A quick heads up that free comic book day is right around the corner. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Head on over here for a list of participating stores near you.
Cosplayers make halloween comicfest a day to remember. While they were first typically humorous in nature, it didnt take long for authors to apply the comic style to all genres of storytelling. This special saturday the first weekend of may when kids get free comic books is pretty much my kids favorite day of the year. Currently, diamond comic distributors is tasked with coordinating the event that was thought of by joe field of flying colors comics in concord. Many stores will also be hosting giveaways, costume contests, writer and artist appearances and more. Spiderwoman, star wars, batman, robin, spawn, the resistance, firefly, and more. Grab a free comic for yourself at a participating store on. If youre familiar with free comic book day, its like that, only spookier. Halloween comicfest 2017 full list of comic books announced.
According to the official site of the celebration, the selection of 50 titles includes thirtyeight silver sponsors books and 12 gold sponsor comics. By delivering the weekly list of new releases, along with news concerning current and future products available in local and online comic book shops, we enable consumers to meet their goals more effectively. Free comic book day i got a ton of free comics and bought some more. Scarecrow, the cape and mark irwin green lantern, brightest day, xmen. 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. Tomorrow, october 28th only, participating comic book shops around the world will be celebrating free halloween comic book day. The first saturday of may every year is celebrated around the world as free comic book day. Galactic quest comics 4264 sudderth road, buford, ga 30518. Morristown edition, new jerseys coolest comic con, will be held on saturday and sunday, june 27 and 28, 2020 at the william g. Kodansha comics sampler at halloween comic fest on october 28. It takes place on a weekend near halloween, with the 20 event held on october 26 and 27. Halloween comic fest is a chance to see all the coolest comics. National event free comic book day 2017 is saturday, may 6. Theres a couple i have listed below since theyve already announced theyre participating.
Gratis comic tag as the holiday is called, is celebrated annually on the second saturday of may. We work hard to celebrate local culture and engage you in learning and growing together free and open to all. There are things going on all over town, all day long, so make it a west end comics day but especially a gosh. 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.
Following the footsteps of free comic book day, german, austrian, and swiss comic book industry and stores started their own version of the unofficial holiday in 2010. Free comic book day has garnered tons of free press coverage in the news and other media. Free comic book day philippines official home facebook. Marvel, dc, image, and 9 other free comic book day 2017 solicitations by newsarama staff december 12, 2016 09. The happiest time of the year is back folks, free comic book day. Halloween comicfest highlights 5 bonechilling comics hitting shops this week. Free comic book day is the frightening prequel to aliens. Free halloween comic book day october 28th posted by jason on oct 08, 2017 8. Currently, diamond comic distributors is tasked with coordinating the event that was thought of by joe field of flying colors comics. Free halloween comic book day october 28th hip2save. Free comic book day 2017 bubonicon 52 august 2830, 2020. Dc comics have released detailed about its two top secret free comic book day titles to be offered on may 6 a reprint of an issue of greg rucka and nicola scotts wonder woman, and a.