I love the idea of Free Comic Book Day but I've never actually taken advantage of one.* I'm so OCD about filing comics that I really wouldn't want a stack of random one-shot titles lying around, even if they were free.
*Actually, I did buy an action figure at a FCBD discount from a c-book shop that was prepping the night before. But no free comics.
May 04, 2010 7:42 AM
From usatoday, The first Saturday in May is always a wonderful time of year if you're a comic book fan. That particular day marks the annual Free Comic Book Day, in which comic book shops give away select free comics to anyone who comes into their stores.
The annual event, which began in 2001, has grown tremendously over the years — both in terms of the amount of titles available and the popularity of the program. Publishers produce special titles just for this day as a means of attracting new readers. The stories are usually brief and serve as preludes or previews for upcoming releases. [Image] Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day 2010. Readers are encouraged to take a trip to their local comic book shop and take a peek at some of the tremendous work that's being produced these days. After all, it's the one day of the year when, even if you choose not to buy a book, you won't leave the shop empty-handed.
"Free Comic Book Day arrives at local comic shops"
2 Comments -
That Archie cover was my yesterday.
May 03, 2010 7:55 AM
Really? Who got the seven-layer ice cream cone?
I love the idea of Free Comic Book Day but I've never actually taken advantage of one.* I'm so OCD about filing comics that I really wouldn't want a stack of random one-shot titles lying around, even if they were free.
*Actually, I did buy an action figure at a FCBD discount from a c-book shop that was prepping the night before. But no free comics.
May 04, 2010 7:42 AM