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FREE COMIC BOOK DAY PRESS
INFORMATION/FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.
What is "Free Comic Book Day?"
As the name
implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating
comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world
give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their
stores.
2.
When is Free Comic Book Day?
Free Comic Book
Day is held the first Saturday in May each year. This year’s event
takes place on May 3, 2008.
3.
Are they really free?
Yep!
Different stores
have policies on how many free comics you can receive, but you will
receive at least one free comic if you enter a participating store
location. Check with your retailer for their policies and plans for
FCBD.
4.
Is every
comic book store in the world doing this?
If you're asking
about convenience stores with a spinner rack of comics in a corner
somewhere—the answer is no. This event celebrates the independent
comic book specialty stores, thousands of which exist in North
America alone. Each one is unique in its community, with a style and
personality all its own, and each one carries a full line of comics,
graphic novels, toys and related products.
While we hope
every one of these stores will take part, each store determines on
its own whether or not to participate.
5.
Then
how do I know where to go to get my free comics?
As May 3
approaches,
www.FreeComicBookDay.com will launch a store locator service
that will show you participating retailers in your area. Sign up for
our e-mail newsletter to be alerted when the database is ready, or
check back in early April.
6.
Is this the first
Free Comic Book Day?
No! This is the
seventh time we've held Free Comic Book Day. In the past, thousands of
stores around the world have given away millions of free comic books
to interested readers. Check out a view to last year’s event!
7.
Can I link to your site?
Of course!
Click
here.
8.
Who’s involved in FCBD?
Free Comic Book
Day is administered by a panel representing all parts of the comic
book industry: publishers, suppliers, retailers, and Diamond Comic
Distributors. Each year, publishers apply to provide comic books at
cost to retailers, who in turn give them away for free. Diamond
handles marketing and logistics for the event, shipping comics to
stores and creating marketing materials and mainstream media
excitement.
9.
What's the
big deal about comic books anyway?
Comic books are
an original American art form, created in the early days of the
twentieth century. They are fun to read, featuring a wide range of
diverse storylines that capture the imagination of the readers.
That's worth celebrating in our book, we’re proud to be a part of
this wonderful medium. To learn more about comic books and their
history, go here.
10.
Is this just happening
in the U.S.?
Of course not!
Stores in Canada and internationally celebrate Free Comic Book Day,
too! Any comic book store in the world can participate in Free Comic
Book Day, although there may be some limitations on which titles are
available in which countries due to licensing and other
considerations. If you want your local store to get involved, let
them know!
11.
How many comics do I get?
That will depend
on a lot of factors: How many comics does the store have to give
away? How many people visit that day? How many people got there
before you? What are the store’s FCBD policies? The answer to this
question will depend on which store you go to and when.
12.
Can you send me a comic?
No. This website
is for informational purposes only – we do not have comics to give
away. Free Comic Book Day is celebrated in comic book stores around
the world and as a way to get customers to visit retail shops. To
find a participating comic book store, see the FCBD Store Locator.
13.
Which comics are available?
Click here for a list
of comics.
14.
Can I grab any comic I want?
Stores will be
giving away special comics for the event – you cannot simply take
any comic book from the rack. Click on “The Comics” to see the many
choices of comics being given away for free.
15.
How can I find out more?
To get updates
about Free Comic Book Day, sign up for our e-mail updates. It’s
infrequent, so you won't be deluged with spam, but it'll have plenty
of cool info for you! Plus, check this website as the day in May
grows near for new information.
16.
What can I do to spread
the word?
Tell your
friends, your family, your classmates—anyone you think might enjoy
comics for the first time—or should start reading them again!
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