Free Comic Book Day is coming May 5th

Its almost the 1st Saturday of May and that means Free Comic Book day is coming to a store near you! What is Free Comic Book day? Well, it is what it says. Its a day where you can go to your local comic book store and get free comics. Many of the comic book publishers make special books and items to hand out for this event. Some stores hand out many, some stores hand out just a few. You'll need to check with your local store to see what thier limitations, rules and participation will be for sure.

The day also brings many sales and events to your local store. I asked around to a few of the shops in the area to see if anything was happening and here are some of the events reported back:

ACME Comics and Collectibles(1622 Pierce St, Sioux City IA) will have free comics available. The store has also teamed with Gamestop to host a video game tournament. The local Judo club will also be on hand holding demonstrations. For more information, Please call the store at 712-258-6171.

Legend Comics and Coffee (5207 Leavenworth St, Omaha NE) will have free comics available. The store also is doing a giveaway of 'Amazing Fantasty #15' and various other prizes to benefit the Nebraska Make A Wish Foundation. The issue is the very first appearance of Spider Man and is sought after by many comic collectors. Tickets are $5, 100% of ticket sales goes towards Make a Wish Nebraska. You do not need to be present to win and may purchase as many tickets as you would like. For more information, please call the store at 402-391-2377.

Krypton Comics (2819 S. 125th Ave
Suite 261 Omaha, NE) also will have Free comics available. Various artists will be on hand doing sketches and various costume characters will be around to pose in pictures. This store is also bringing in one big damn hero - ADAM BALDWIN! Thats right - John Casey from Chuck, Jayne Cobb from Firefly.... the list goes on and on, is coming to Omaha. I'm told autographs will be $30 per item. (I am doing a send in if you can't make it and want something signed, email me at jourenyofgeek (at)gmail dot com for more details) For more information on this event, call the store at 402-391-4131.

Don't see your local shop listed? You can see if your store is participating in Free Comic Book Day by visiting the main Free Comic Book Day web site HERE or just call your local comic shop.