Free Comic Book Day: Here’s How To Find A Local Comic Shop Near You

Today is Free Comic Book Day, the perfect day for everyone from the Wednesday faithful, to lapsed fans, to families, to just the curious to visit their local comic book store and pick up some free comic books.

Those who aren’t regular patrons at their local comic book store may not know what their closest store is called or where it is located. Luckily there is a simple tool for finding the comic book store nearest to you.

Free Comic Book Day patrons can use the Comic Shop Locator, created by Diamond Comic Distributors, to find the comic shop closest to them. All it takes it typing in a zip code and the Free Comic Book Day destinations will appear.

According to the Free Comic Book Day website, “Free Comic Book Day is an annual event founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book that they’ll love. Every first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage fans, both old and new, to flock to the best place in the comic book community: local comic shops. These are the hubs of our community, where fans can come together and discover new comics, make lifelong friends, and find a sense of commonality.

“Major publishers such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, and Image Comics put out free comics for fans to enjoy at the more than 2,300 local comic shops participating in Free Comic Book Day. There’s truly a book for everyone: from superheroes to popular film and television shows, to beloved video games, and all-ages stories. Popular series from past years have included Bob’s Burgers, Doctor Who, Assassin’s Creed, and SpongeBob.

“Fans also love dressing up in costume for Free Comic Book Day, showing off their favorite series. Many stores throw their own events, bringing in cosplayers, local comic book creators, and partner with local businesses to make Free Comic Book Day one of the best family events throughout the year.”

This year’s highly anticipated Free Comic Book Day offerings include Marvel’s FCBD 2017 All New Guardians of the Galaxy #1, perfect for anyone who’s still excited for the Guardians after seeing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in theaters this week.

DC Comics is offering a special edition reprint of Wonder Woman # 1 from DC Rebirth, which is the perfect comic book to get fans excited for the upcoming Wonder Woman movie.

Free Comic Book Day 2017 is today, May 6, so don’t waste any more time. Find your local comic book store and head out now!

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