There's nothing like cracking open a fresh, new comic book on a Saturday morning, or finally securing your favorite comic after waiting for what seems like forever for the next book in the series. Comic books are great for all ages (and especially awesome for sharing with your own children or grandchildren). They are amazing for getting reluctant readers to look forward to reading. They are always exciting and there is a genre for just about every interest. If you are a comic book fan, or looking to get into comic books, Free Comic Book Day is for you!
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), one of the comic book industry’s most beloved and anticipated celebrations, celebrates 23 years with the traditional event, scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
FCBD is the biggest event in the comic book industry — a single day when participating comic book specialty shops around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops! Founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book they’ll love, the annual event offers a huge selection of free titles designed to appeal to a broad range of age levels and their tastes.
The 2024 FCBD will be held on May 4. Watch the video to find out what FCBD is all about!
Every year, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage both curious, first-time comic book readers and seasoned comic book fans to flock to the best place in the comic book community: local comic shops. 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. Local comic shops are the hubs of our community, where fans can come together to discover new comics, make lifelong friends, and find a sense of commonality.
In addition to passing out free comics, many comic shops also host community events such as costume contests, creator signings, drawings by guest artists, raffles and prizes, photos with costumed characters, and other fun community activities throughout the day. Every comic shop celebrates FCBD in their own unique way, giving fans a great opportunity to engage with their local comic shop and thriving community of pop culture enthusiasts.
So how do you get involved in this fantastic day? Use the Official Free Comic Book Day Store Locator to find a list of participating shops close to you. Simply input your zipcode and hit enter, and the Locator will generate a list of comic shops near you that are participating. Then, all you need to do is a pick a shop from that list and show up there on the first Saturday in May to get your free comic books!
Choose one closer to home, or travel a bit farther to get your free comic book and call it a mini road trip!
Check out the Colorado FCBD comic shops where you can pick up your FREE comic book on May 4!
1555 S HAVANA ST, UNIT G | AURORA, CO, 80012 | 720-708-5228
3115 EAST COLFAX AVE. | DENVER, CO, 80206 | 303-333-8616
4600 JASON STREET | DENVER, CO, 80211 | 303-477-0042
Special events - Kids comics will be available!
1250 S. ABILENE ST. | AURORA, CO, 80012 | 303-751-6882
Special events - Kids comics will be available, big sales
8757 SHERIDAN BLVD. | WESTMINSTER, CO, 80003 | 303-426-0768
Special events - Kids comics will be available, Designated School Partner, Door prizes for the first few people to enter (10am), Costume contest for all ages (11am)
14500 W COLFAX AVE, UNIT 128A | LAKEWOOD, CO, 80401 | 303-927-8302
Special events - Kids comics will be available!
PLEASE NOTE - Coffee Cat Comics LLC is moving. Please call before May 4 to confirm their new address and that they are still participating.
Major publishers such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, and Image Comics, along with a slew of independent publishers, put out a diverse range of free comic book titles for fans to enjoy at the more than 2,300 local comic shops that participate in Free Comic Book Day... proving that there’s truly a book for everyone, from superheroes, to popular film and television shows, to beloved video games, and all-ages tales.
Joe Field, founder of Free Comic Book Day and owner of Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff in Concord, CA said in 2021, “Celebrating 20 years of FCBD is a fantastic milestone. I’m thrilled we’re focusing on a fun-filled worldwide single-day FCBD again. I can’t wait to see all the first-time comic-curious readers, as well as our long-time faithful fans come together once again.”
For more FCBD news and updates as they become available, visit freecomicbookday.com and sign up for the e-newsletter. You can also connect with FCBD on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
