Free Comic Book Summer is in full swing! We've reformatted Free Comic Book Day to take place over the course of the summer, from July 15th through September 9th, so shops can celebrate safely and in ways that adhere to store capacity guidelines and safety regulations. What that means for you guys is free comics each week!
Between July 15th and September 9th, local comic shops will be getting five to six Free Comic Book Day titles each week to give out to customers completely free! Keep in mind, Free Comic Book Summer is designed to be fully customizable for comic shops so they can find a celebration plan that works for them and their customers. That means, not all comic shops will give out the free comics as soon as they arrive. Some many hang on to them until the weekend, give out one title a day, or anything else that works for them! Be sure to contact your local comic shop before heading out to find out how/when they're giving out the free titles.
Now, let's take a look at the Free Comic Book...ahem, Summer titles available beginning on August 26:
TEN SPEED PRESS
(W) Tom Scioli (A/CA) Tom Scioli
A graphic novel biography of Jack Kirby, from his days growing up during the Great Depression and discovering a love for sci-fi, to his time on the frontlines of World War II where he experienced the action he'd later imbue his comics with, and on to his collaborations at Marvel with Stan Lee, where the pair redefined comics. Eisner-nominated artist, Tom Scioli, whose work is greatly influenced by Jack Kirby, expertly captures the evolution of Kirby's artstyle throughout the years.
Rating: All-Ages
In Shops: September 2, 2020
SRP: PI
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GRAPHIX
(W) Andy Runton (A/CA) Andy Runton
All Owly wants is a friend... Owly is a good-natured little owl, and he's always helping those around him. But despite his kindness, he seems to frighten would-be friends away before they even give him a chance, just because he's an owl. That all changes, though, once Owly meets Wormy. Like Owly, Wormy is in need of a good friend, too - someone who can be counted on for a helping hand, a good laugh, and a great adventure! Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers, and is a great introduction to graphic novels!
Rating: All-Ages
In Shops: September 2, 2020
SRP: PI
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INSIGHT COMICS
(W) Arianna Irwin (A) Alba Cardona
An exclusive preview of the original comic sequel, Mean Girls: Senior Year! After struggling to survive the wild events at Northshore High School the year before, Cady learned her lesson and is swearing off drama. It's all about good grades, SAT prep, and college applications from here on out. But the new transfer student Megan Moretti isn't about to let Cady stay focused! Megan is determined to rise to the top of the popularity food chain and become a new Plastic, so Cady, Regina, Gretchen, and Karen will have to band together and stop this queen bee wannabe from turning the school inside out all over again. Grab a first look at this brand new graphic novel releasing in September 2020!
Rating: Teen
In Shops: September 2, 2020
SRP: PI
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VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) Masashi Kishimoto (A/CA) Masashi Kishimoto, Akira Okubo
Naruto is a young shinobi with an incorrigible knack for mischief. He's got a wild sense of humor, but Naruto is completely serious about his mission to be the world's greatest ninja! Samurai 8: Becoming a samurai seems like an impossible dream for Hachimaru, a boy who can't even survive without the help of his father. But when a samurai cat appears before him, his whole life changes! A legendary manga creator and a rising star come together to bring you this science fiction samurai epic!
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Rating: Teen
In Shops: September 2, 2020
SRP: PI
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BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS
(W) Joe Benitez, Marcia Chen (A/CA) Joe Benitez
Introduce new readers to this steampunk bestseller, which has been particularly successful with female readers, art enthusiasts, and customers who are new to comics. Includes the original 14-page one-shot introducing Lady Mechanika, a young woman in Victorian England with mechanical limbs and no memory of how she got them, searching desperately for the secrets to her past, plus excerpts from available or upcoming Lady Mechanika comics!
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Rating: Teen
In Shops: September 2, 2020
SRP: PI
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