Just one day after diamond comic distributors dubbed free comic book day 2020 free comic book may, the company has announced the annual event has been postponed due to the coronavirus covid19 pandemic. The tradition began on may 4, 2002, as a way to bring more readers into independent comic book stores and get. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The severity and timing of the impact of the covid19 virus cant be predicted with any certainty, but the safety of our retailer partners and comic book fans is too important to risk. Free comic book day 2020 gold sponsor books include top. The official page for free comic book day which is the first saturday in may every year.
The 47 titles represent a broad range of taste, from superheroes, to scifi, to actionadventure, sliceoflife, manga, and so much more. Its that time of year when the free comic book day committee selects its titles for the 12 gold sponsor books. Its been around for years at this point, but its always going to be someones first fcbd. Free comic book day becomes free comic book may following. Sonic the hedgehog 1991 sonic the hedgehog 1993 sonic the hedgehog 2018 sonic the hedgehog mini sonic the hedgehog free comic book day edition. How free comic book day can be everyday death wish. The 47 titles represent a broad range of taste, from superheroes, to scifi, to actionadventure, slice. There will be no such day this may, and no comics to populate it after the main. But theyre suggesting fans can support their local shops anyways. Socked by virus, comic book industry tries to draw next. Free comic book day fcbd 2020 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event which will take place saturday, may 2, 2020 at participating comic book shops worldwide. Free comic book day, taking place on the first saturday of may, is an annual promotional effort by the north american comic book industry to help bring new. For those who do not have access to a local comic shop or are out of town. This page contains a list of all the comics included in free comic book day vol 20.
For the first time in many years, the first saturday in may wont mark free comic book day, as the worldwide comic celebration at comic book stores has been postponed amid coronavirus concerns, reports oklahomas largest newspaper saying its been postponed to an unspecified new date in the future. Full lineup of free comic book day 2020 comics announced. Each year, publishers apply to provide comic books at cost to retailers, who in turn give them away for free. Its an international event that celebrates comic books and the local comic shops that provide. Iconic publishers like dc comics, marvel comics, and dark horse comics along with others join forces to make free comics available at more than 2,300 stores across the country. Many of the most exciting titles from marvel entertainment, dc comics, dark horse, archie, valiant, image comics, and more will be available with no purchase required, instore and online while supplies last. The event originated in 2001, when joe field noticed a big potential in comic book stories on the film industry. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it. Saturday may 4th marks the return of the annual comic based holiday. Click on any title to go to the fcbd sites profile for that particular comic.
Every year, free comic book day takes place on the first saturday in may. Stop by the miami valleys many participating comic shops on saturday, may 4, and pick up a free comic book. Free comic book day arrive s every first saturday of may may 2. Free comic book day vol 2020 xmen marvel database fandom. Free comic book day 2020 offers a selection of 47 titles available absolutely free at participating local comic shops across the united states and around the world. Diamond comic distributors has made the difficult decision to postpone the event to a date later in the summer. Free comic book day is an event organized by the north american comic book industry. Not every year lines up for free comic book day and the release of a major motion picture, however. More store events on free comic book day in delaware, new. Free comic book day 2012 no title indexed table of contents justice league cover 1 page report information. Scott pilgrim free comic book day story scott pilgrim color. Free comic book day is now free comic book may cbr. Free comic book day has been postponed amid coronavirus.
Generally observed on the first saturday in may, free comic book day is a day where each person. Free comic book day 2020 postponed comic shop locator. Sonic the hedgehog free comic book day edition comic. Even though this is a non free comic book day event, there will be an opportunity for you to earn up to 35 percent off everything in the store and on top of that. Due to the global coronavirus covid19 pandemic, diamond comic distributors ceo steve geppi is turning mays free comic book day into a monthlong event in a letter sent out to comic book retailers, geppi noted diamond wants to give retailers more flexibility given the impact coronavirus has had and will continue to have on business across the globe.
It celebrates the day by giving out free comic books as a way to invite new readers into the field. Free comic book day 2020 postponed by diamond due to. Spiderwoman, star wars, batman, robin, spawn, the resistance, firefly, and more. Im so happy frances byrne asked me to be a guest designer for the crazy4challenges blog during the month of may. Free comic book day 2015 transformers robots in disguise 000 read free comic book day 2015 transformers robots in disguise 000 view comic online. The event originated in 2001, when joe field noticed a big potential in comic book. Free comic book day is administered by a panel representing all parts of the comic book industry. This years free comic book day is becoming free comic book may to help social distancing in response to concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus and covid19.
Most stores will have a perperson limit to the giveaways. The 19th free comic book day has a selection of 47 titles planned for release around the world at participating comic shops, who pay a reduced cost for the titles to be given away. If you are disabled and need help with the public file, call 2103511241. Galacticcomics nonfree comic book day sale facebook. Dc sets free comic book day releases for 2020 graeme mcmillan. Diamond distribution postpones free comic book day 2020. Last year, more than 2,200 comic shops took part, giving away around 5 million comic books.
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