Welcome to one of the biggest days on the pop culture calendar, Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)! Since its inception in 2002, FCBD has grown to celebrate not only comics, but pop culture as well. For those of you who don’t know, FCBD is a global event, where comic book stores give away, wait for it…free comic books!
Every year, publishers across the industry produce comics at low cost, specifically to be distributed for free around the world. This event is always held on the first Saturday in May, and this year’s selection is outstanding. The comics will have age-appropriate logos: All ages (green logo), Teen (blue logo), and Mature (red logo), which can be identified on the covers.
It’s a way to celebrate comics and manga, both for existing readers, as well as to introduce new readers to the medium. Post Malone’s upcoming comic, Big Rig, will also be available as a free comic book. I read the summary, and it sounds bonkers. Awesome.
FCBD is also famous for cosplaying, which is becoming more popular every year. Another place that could be celebrating FCBD, could be your local library. A lot of them will be promoting the graphic novels in their collection, as well as holding cosplay events.
If there is an FCBD event in your area, I encourage you to check it out. With a wide range of titles available, there will be something for everyone. Feel free to dress up in cosplay or wear your favourite pop culture t-shirt. I live nowhere near an FCBD event, so I hope you have fun on my behalf! You can really make the most of the day by wearing your pop culture clothes to the supermarket, work, or anywhere else you go!
Before I go, I need to remind you that supporting comic book stores is important. The comics you receive will be free, but the retailers pay something like 25 cents per issue. It actually costs them a lot of money to host an event. Sadly, many stores can no longer afford to host events because of rising costs.
Comic book stores are the lifeblood of the industry, so while you’re receiving free comic books, maybe you could have a look around the store. They will have titles including horror, war, romance, superheroes, science-fiction, western, crime, fantasy, and so much more!
I love comics, since I can’t truly express what they have taught me. How are you celebrating Free Comic Book Day? Please let me know.
Ok, thanks for reading, and I’ll see you tomorrow for the second special blog post. It’s set in a galaxy, far, far away!
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