The Countdown To Free Comic Book Day Has Begun!

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Attention all comic book lovers! Saturday May 4th, 2013, is Free Comic Book Day! Yes, that means you can get one (or more) free comic book(s) by simply visiting a participating retailer. The best part is, that the occasion is not just celebrated in the USA, but also, Canada and many other countries around the world.

Now in its 11th year, the annual event that takes place on the first Saturday of May, is a collaboration between comic publishers, retailers and distributors. It started as a way to introduce new readers to comic books and the neighborhood store that stocks them. Since 2002, vendors have given away over 12 million special free comic book editions annually, and the numbers are only growing.

The selection changes every year and while not all comic books are free, there is something to suit everyone's taste. Among the ones being given away this year, is a Superman Special Edition, the Smurfs and for the younger ones, Sesame Street and Strawberry Shortcake.

Even if none of the freebies appeal to you, do try visit the store especially if you happen to be a comic book fan, because almost every comic book will be sold at a discounted price on this special day.

And in case you sense some reluctance from your parents, assure them that even the experts believe that comics are really good for learning. To find out if a store near you is participating and to look at the entire free comic book selection, go to freecomicbookday.com.

Sources: freecomicbooday.com, wikipedia.org.

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119 Comments
  • Taiover 11 years
    so beautiful . 2012
    • scootover 11 years
      its craze
      • jacobover 11 years
        asome
        • hanleym
          Mrs. Hanleyover 11 years
          Cool
          • hey
            heyover 11 years
            Wow. My brother is going to a Com-icon nearby!
            • yoloboy
              yoloboyover 11 years
              i swear,if i knew about this,i would be waiting two days in advance in front of the door,just so....i...could be first :3
              • jen15
                jen15over 11 years
                The article is mainly about comic books. On the first Saturday of May,there are events in the U.S and in other countries that give out free comic books.In the video, the people that were interviewed said that comic books are great for kids who are learning how to read. Comic books are really interesting and a lot of people around the world enjoy comic books!
                • dae22over 11 years
                  this story is mainly about comic books
                  • ray11
                    ray11over 11 years
                    The main part I liked about this is how they made all the comics free for one day.
                    • foxguyover 11 years
                      dam I missed out on the free comic book day.