May the 4th be with you (and give you a free comic book to celebrate).

What is Free Comic Book Day

Well, it's exactly what it sounds like. Shops all over the U.S. will have comics to give away for free. Now, these won't be just any comic off the shelves, they'll have special titles that are specifically for Free Comic Book Day.  It's a cool way to get people in the doors to support local comic shops, while also enjoying a free comic in return.

According to Free Comic Book Day's website, they believe there is truly a comic book for every person:

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry—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 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.

Every year, on the first Saturday in May, 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.

Score Free Comics and Enjoy Your Local Comic Stores

Of course, Free Comic Book Day wouldn't be complete without a free comic book, so you can pick one up at any local comic store that's participating in Free Comic Book Day.  Lucky for us Free Comic Book Day has a handy store locator on their website, and it looks like two local comic shops in Evansville will be participating.

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Comic Quest and Book Broker in Evansville will both be celebrating.  If you'd like to enjoy Free Comic Book Day, be sure to follow along on their socials so you don't miss out on any exciting events they host on May 4th!