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FCBD 2012 Store Locator

What is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is a single day - the first Saturday in May each year - when participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE* to anyone who comes into their stores. *Check with your local shop for their participation and rules.

 

 

 

Don't forget: Free Comic Book Day 2013

Saturday, May 4th

See you next year!

News & Events
Buffy has never needed a vacation so badly as she does now - with the world overrun with zompires and other fallout from Season 8. Luckily, Spike has got the perfect solution: a "spacecation"! Silver sponsor Dark Horse, will give Buffy fans an adventurous FCBD read that has so much conflict, they won't want to put it down. Here Writer Andrew Chambliss discusses his passion for writing, why readers should pick up Buffy Season 9, plus more.
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The Valiant Universe returns with X-O Manowar, Bloodshot and Harbinger for Free Comic Book Day 2012! This highly anticipated return will give fans the chance to tag along with their favorite heroes to the heart of the Valiant universe. Here Writer Robert Venditti discusses some new story lines for Valiant, why he loves writing and more in this FreeComicBookDay.com exclusive interview.
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When the world is being taken over by evil demons, Zachary, a faithless man, must step up to the plate so he can protect society from total "demon" dominantion. In the Silver book Anti #1, readers will embark on a brand new adventure filled with unexpected twists and creepy artwork. Here Writer Nathan Edmondson and Artist Paul Azaceta talk about working on The Ride, their FCBD annual traditions and more in this FreeComicBookDay.com exclusive interview.
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After a mysterious disappearance, the mighty Voltron is back! Now the original Voltron pilots - Pidge, Hunk, Lance, Allura and Commander Keith - are training three new cadets: Daniel, Larmina and Vince. Viz is sponsoring Voltron Force Shelter From the Storm for Free Comic Book Day 2012 which will follow the brave cadets on their quest to save Voltron from the evil King Lotor and Maahox! Here Editor and Writer Brian Smith (Marvel & D.C. Comics) talks about his relationship with Voltron and gives his own advice to aspiring young comic book creators in Freecomicbookday.com's exclusive interview, plus more.
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For FCBD 2012, it's a new start for IDW's Transformers series; one that will show our heroes in new adventures on Cybertron. Writer Simon Furman and artist Andrew Wildman talk about their favorite parts of the book, working in comics, and the first comics they remember reading in Freecomicbookday.com's exclusive interview.
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Buffy has never needed a vacation so badly as she does now - with the world overrun with zompires and other fallout from Season 8. Luckily, Spike has got the perfect solution: a "spacecation"! Silver sponsor Dark Horse, will give Buffy fans an adventurous FCBD read that has so much conflict, they won't want to put it down. Here Creator and Writer Felicia Day discusses her concept behind The Guild, the freedom of comics over video and more.
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Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces will give readers a further look into the supernatural life of NYPD Homicide Detective Sara Pezzini. Now Filip Sablik Publisher, Top Cow Productions, Inc. talks about the new storyline, working in the comic book business, the future of Witchblade, and much more in Freecomicbookday.com's exclusive interview.
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Silver Sponsor, Arcana Studios, will offer Intristic, a thrilling tale which combines mystery and horror. The cover for the FCBD read was designed by comic book artist Casey Jones, to lure in those that have an interest in dark adventure stories. Now writer Sean O'Reilly talks about the anticipated release of Intristic, the book's storyline, where readers can expect to see O'Reilly at this year's event, and much more in Freecomicbookday.com's exclusive interview.
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For Free Comic Book Day 2012, comic enthusiasts can expect to see lots of "thrills" in their freebie reads. The team behind The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide gives fans an lots of "chills" instead, with an insightful look at the world of horror comics. Associate Publisher & Executive Editor J.C. Vaughn talks about the publication, working in the comics industry, his own annual FCBD traditions, and much more.
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After a mysterious disappearance, the mighty Voltron is back! Silver sponsor Viz is releasing Voltron Force Shelter From The Storm, which will take readers on an incredible journey full of robots, evil monsters and of course, the brave cadets. Now comic book artist Jacob Chabot (X-Babies and Young Avengers) talks about his relationship with Voltron, art for the book, his advice for young creators, and much more.
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