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Free Comic Book Day, first Saturday in May, multiple sites

Here's a page-turner deal. Whether you're a collector or just a fan, the first Saturday in May offers an action-packed day of freebies.

FREE Comic Book Day 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 shop. 

Saturday, May 3, 2025 is Free Comic Book Day!

It’s the perfect opportunity for young readers to ignite a love for comic books or for true collectors to celebrate their lifelong passion by adding to their growing stack of favorites. 

Major publishers, such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, and Image Comics, along with a slew of independent publishers, put out FREE comics for fans to enjoy at the more than 2,300 local comic shops that participate in the action-packed day.

The diverse range of titles available each year proves there’s truly a comic book for everyone — from superheroes to popular film and television shows, as well as video games and all-ages tales.

free comic book day

It’s the perfect opportunity for young ones to ignite a love for comic books or for true collectors to celebrate their lifelong passion by adding to their growing collection. 

Major publishers are participating in this annual event, including the following:

  • DC Comics
  • Marvel Comics
  • Dark Horse Comics
  • IDW Publishing
  • BOOM! Studios
  • Dynamite Entertainment
  • Image Comics

A slew of independent publishers also put out FREE comics for fans to enjoy at the more than 2,300 local comic shops that participate.

The diverse range of titles available each year proves there’s truly a comic book for everyone — from superheroes to popular film and television shows, as well as video games and all-ages tales.

Catch this video on YouTube:

Full Line-Up of Free Comic Book Day 2024 Comic Books Announced

In addition, many shops offer other activities or promos to coincide with FREE Comic Book Day, so check for more details before swooping in. 

Enter your zip code on this website for freebies at participating local locations

This article originally posted by Bryan K. Chavez on our sister site at LivingOnTheCheap.com.

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Free Comic Book Day in South Florida
When
May 3, 2025
Cost
FREE
What
Free Comic Book Day in South Florida
Where
Throughout South Florida, multiple locations
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Mary Lou Cruz

About Mary Lou Cruz

Mary Lou worked for the South Florida Sun Sentinel for 21 years. She was a special sections writer in the advertising department for 7 years and worked in the newsroom for 14 years. Before her newspaper career, she worked in the airline and travel industry and has lived in Brazil, Puerto Rico and vacationed in more than 25 countries. Motto: "Learning to live a frugal lifestyle is both an art and a science." She can be reached at marylou@miamionthecheap.com.

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