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. Saturday, may 7th, 2016 youll be able to stroll into any participating comics shop and check out some free stuff. Gcd issue attack on titan anthology free comic book day. Dec 12, 2016 visit your local comic shop on may 6, 2017, for free comic book day 2017. Some of the best titles to get your hands on this free comic. Free comic book day 2016 gold sponsor comic books announced. Are ya headed to a comics shop for free comic book day this year. The high holy day for comic book fans has arrived free comic book day is this saturday. The more than a decadeold allday event is a boon for. Register here for access to the recording of this webinar, available within 7 days of the live class on 8302016. Enjoy new englands biggest free comic book day event.
Free comic book day is perfect for fans and newcomers alike get a taste of the massisive range of comics available. May 04, 2017 celebrate free comic book day this saturday, find participating stores by hillary luehringjones may 4, 2017, 9. Maybe youre not that into comics, but youd like to be. Books galore 5546 peach st, erie, pennsylvania 16509 rated 4. Celebrate free comic book day this saturday, find participating stores by hillary luehringjones may 4, 2017, 9. Closer to the event, well provide a map of all participating businesses so you can be sure to visit each of them. Take unmasked with you, no internet connection required. Free comic book day 2016 at midtown comics youtube. Visit your local comic shop on may 6, 2017, for free comic book day 2017. The more than a decadeold allday event is a boon for local business but more importantly it. The guests in most cases will provide small simple sketches for free, usually one per person. If you couldnt make it or just want to relive the joy all over again, this video gives a look at what went down at all three midtown comics shops in new.
That being said, i have so much fun going to the comic book store, and talking to other comic book enthusiasts and reading comic books together. More information and a list of participating stores is available on the official. Glen weldon runs down all 50 of the books on offer for free comic book day and explains how you can get your share of the goods. Grab a free comic for yourself at a participating store on free comic book day the holiday has three main aims to create new comic book readers, to show appreciation to current comic book fans, and to bring back former comic book readers by reminding them about the joy of reading comic books. Free comic book day sketches galore zub tales jim zub. Free comic book day 2016 is sat may 7 books galore is seeking volunteers for.
Free comic book day is the frightening prequel to aliens. Dark horse comics is proud to announce our fcbd gold comic featuring james camerons avatar and brian woods briggs land. Here are some of the best stores to visit to get freebies and meet some artists. Before hero stands against hero, brian michael bendis and jim cheung bring you a snapshot of the conflict that will split the marvel universe in two. It was created to help promote new wares by comics publishers as well as an attempt to lure new consumers into local comic. Heres a look at 9 titles we think you should keep an eye out for. February 25, 2012 unmasked will be brought to you by idea engine productions. Comic quest will be giving away 6 free comics to everyone who attends fcbd at. Its an annual event for comic book stores and comic fans alike. Add to your order on may 4th, 2019 only to get up to 3 books for free. The official page for free comic book day which is the first saturday in may every year. Keep up to date with all things roy of the rovers on your tablet or phone. The familyowned shop has been participating in free comic book day since its inception, and according to longtime organizer doug phillips, every year the event is bigger, better, and.
Home important days free comic book day free comic book day 2016 the date of free comic book day in 2016 is on saturday, may 7th. This year, free comic book day fcbd features a whole new selection of thirty eight silver sponsors books for the comic book industrys most. Some of the best titles to get your hands on this free. May 09, 2016 free comic book day 2016 was a ton of fun.
Sunday 12 pm to 6 pm monday 12 pm to 6 pm tuesday 12 pm to 6 pm wednesday 10 am to 10 pm thursday 10 am to 10 pm friday 10 am to 10 pm. Install now to read the free roy of the rovers strip that ran in match of the day magazine. Free comics is one of the best things in this life that is free. The first tale is a comic book exclusive scene that begins to explore some of the yetuntold backstory of jake sully as he prepares for the.
This year, free comic book day fcbd features a whole new selection of thirtyeight silver sponsors books for the comic book industrys most anticipated annual event, free comic book day taking place saturday, may 7th, 2016 at participating comic book shops worldwide. For free comic book day 2016, take a journey with the avatar from the legend of korra, the dragon riders from how to train your dragon, and the fun dead of plants vs. Check out our gallery of photos from the 2016 free comic book day event. Apr 21, 2016 free comic book day saturday may 7, 2016 all ages, family friendly. This year, the overstreet comic book price guide celebrates with new prices, new feature articles, new additions to the overstreet hall of fame, and more. Currently, diamond comic distributors is tasked with coordinating the event that was thought of by joe field of flying colors comics in concord. Books galore celebrates 17th free comic book day erie reader. Free comic book day fcbd, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual. Its a great opportunity to try something new, whether its a new genre or art style or character. In addition to comic books, some stores also give away other merchandise, such. Comic book men is a reality television series on amc that is set inside kevin smith s comic book shop jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey. Free comic book day 2016 full lineup 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.
For over 30 years, some of the areas most ardent comic book lovers have joined forces at books galore, an unassuming brick building near the millcreek mall. Then visit forbidden planet on saturday 7th may free comic book day. Comic book men is set inside jay and silent bobs secret stash in red bank, new jersey. Some business will have exclusive comics for you to enjoy.
For free comic book day 2016, take a journey with the avatar from the legend of korra, the dragon riders from how to train your dragon, and the. Dec 16, 2015 fifty comics available during free comic book day. 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. I signed books and sketched up a storm for customers who came by the store. Free comic book day 2016 full lineup of comic books. Each year comic quest opens the doors and welcomes people into the store for free comics, a costume constest and so much more. During the course of the series, 96 episodes of comic book men aired over seven seasons. 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. Free comic book day, 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. Top shelf celebrates free comic book day with 32 pages of excerpts from march book one, book two, and book three coming summer 2016.
Indicia lists publisher as hajime isayamakodansha, ltd. Each family can get dozens of free comic books by visiting participating rochester businesses on may 2nd. Yes, the most wonderful time of the year for receiving wonderful free comics is nearly herein fact, its tomorrow, may 5. Scarecrow, the cape and mark irwin green lantern, brightest day, xmen. Unboxing free comic book day 2016 at stadium comics see all the free books here. Gcd issue attack on titan anthology free comic book. For fourandahalfdecades, only one publication has brought collectors and dealers the prices of back issue comic books, market reports from the experts, and the history of the medium. Free comic book day new york comic shops books the. May 05, 2017 the high holy day for comic book fans has arrived free comic book day is this saturday. This is the 17th year of free comic book day and each year continues to get bigger and bigger. This beloved event is only on its 15 th anniversary and was sparked by an idea from a column written by joe fielder in 2001.
Click on images to order or to see larger image, over 400 books to choose from. The first graphic novel from a sitting member of congress, presid. I came in for free comic book day then went to the counter to buy one read more. We just finished ny comic con 2016 and have been interviewed by some media outlets. Event in bloomington, in by vintage phoenix comic books on saturday, may 7 2016 with 163 people interested and 6 people going. Register here for access to the recording of this webinar, available within 7 days of the live class on 830 2016. There will also be vendors offering food and goodies. Read the comics, dive into the books, and grab some free comic strips all in the new roy of the rovers app. Also a lot of shops will bring in special guests, cosplayers or fandom groups to help celebrate the event. Free comic book day has also garnered press coverage in the news media. May 02, 2016 are ya headed to a comics shop for free comic book day this year. Dark horse comics announces 2017 free comic book day gold. Join the comics revolution discover comics for the first time or return to the fold to see what youve been missing. 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.
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