Get ready to celebrate the best Saturday of the year! Tomorrow, May 2nd, 2026, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). Across the country and around the globe, participating local comic book shops will be opening their doors to give away a massive variety of titles—completely free of charge.
Whether you are a die-hard collector, a casual fan of the MCU or DCU, or a parent looking to get your kids into reading, there is a comic for everyone. From major superhero previews to independent gems and all-ages adventures, the selection this year is incredible.
Pro-Tips for a Successful FCBD:
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Check Local Hours: Not every shop operates on the same schedule. Use the Official Free Comic Book Day Store Locator to find a participating shop near you and verify their opening times.
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Arrive Early: These books are “while supplies last,” and the most popular titles tend to fly off the shelves. Showing up when the doors open is the best way to ensure you snag the issues you’re most excited about.
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Support Your Local Shop: While the designated FCBD books are free, it’s a great day to show some love to your local retailers. Consider picking up a trade paperback, a few back issues, or some new supplies while you’re there!
What to Look For
This year’s lineup includes highly anticipated previews of major summer crossover events and special editions from top publishers. You can view the full list of available titles on the Free Comic Book Day website.
Check out some of the featured covers below and get ready to head to your local shop tomorrow morning!
Ablaze | THE CIMMERIAN: THE POOL OF THE BLACK ONE
AMP Comics | GREATEST AMERICAN HERO
Archie Comics | WORLD OF ARCHIE ONE-SHOT
AWA Studios | PREVIEW OF ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE VOL. 2: INTO THE OUTERLANDS
DC | AQUAMANATEE # 1 SPECIAL EDITION
DC | DC X SONIC # 1 SPECIAL EDITION
DC | DC NEXT LEVEL SAMPLER
DC | THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE # 1
Dynamite Entertainment | STITCH #1
Dynamite Entertainment | SUPERNATURAL #1
Image | ENERGON UNIVERSE FCBD 2026 SPECIAL
Keenspot Entertainment | SPOTLIGHT 2026
Keenspot Entertainment | TOYBOX 2026
Mad Cave Studios | FLASH GORDON #1
Mad Cave Studios | TERRORBYTES #1
Oni Press | MIND MGMT / FORT PSYCHO SPECIAL
REKCAH Comics | FUTURE IS ****** ANNUAL 2026 #1 (ONE SHOT)
Titan Comics | CONAN THE BARBARIAN TIDES OF THE TYRANT KING #0
Titan Comics | GUN HONEY DOUBLES DOWN #0
UDON Entertainment | MEGA MAN SHOWDOWN SPECIAL #1
UDON Entertainment | STREET FIGHTER FOREVER #0
UDON Entertainment/Manga Classics | JOURNEY TO THE WEST
Vault Comics | DUNGEON CRAWLER CARL #0
Vault Comics | INANNA THE NAME SHE LOST #0
Happy Hunting and Stay Geeky!
