Comics have had a long and storied history, going back far further than most people truly realize. They have been used to tell stories most fantastic, to share political ideas and agendas, and certainly to make a mockery of political figures in every age. From newspaper comics to lavish pieces of erotic fiction, there isn’t a single topic that hasn’t been touched on by the comic artist’s pen. Free Comic Book Day puts these amazing works of art and literature into the hands of even those that can’t afford them!
The first Free Comic Book Day was held on the opening of the 2002 Spider-Man film, hoping to ride on the wave of promotion and all the hub-bub going on about it in the news and other media sources. While not every year sees Free Comic Book Day coming into line with the release of another feature film, it often happens as a matter of providence. While the comics do cost us, the retailers, a small amount each, they are routinely given away to all comers to help drive interest in the comic book hobby.
Most everyone knows of the mainstream comic retailers DC and Marvel, but there are hundreds of publishers both corporate and independent who produce amazing comics on every topic you can image. Free Comic Book Day is your opportunity to expand your mind and your knowledge of this amazing hobby and source of stories. Usually it is celebrated on the 5th of May, but this year we moved it to the 12th, so that all of you, that will attend the 4th ComiconCon in Thessaloniki, want miss the chance.
Take a look at what we are giving away to our customers this year:
