Free Comic Book Day

About this event

Free Comic Book Day — first Saturday in May (2026-05-02). Participating comic shops and game stores offer complimentary curated titles and often host community activities. Mark your calendars! Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is almost here. On the first Saturday in May, May 2, comic shops across the country will be celebrating one of the best days of the year for fans. It’s your chance to grab free comics, discover new stories, and connect with your local community of fans and creators. This year’s lineup is packed with support from some of the biggest names in comics. Here’s the initial line up of comic publishers: Archie Comics, DC Comics, Dynamite Entertainment, Image Comics, Mad Cave Studios, Oni Press, Titan Comics, Udon Entertainment and Vault Comics! There will be a story for every kind of reader. Plus, it’s not just about comics anymore…FCBD is expanding into friendly local game stores with the support of game publishers! So far Upper Deck and Wizards of the Coast are gearing up to support the event. Whether you’re into tabletop board games, RPGs, or trading cards, we hope fans will be pleasantly surprised by the new game offerings on FCBD. Use “Find a Shop” on https://www.freecomicbookday.com for stores in your area.