When I Googled Free Comic Book Day, Ask.com had this wonderful, full description of the origins and development of this delightful celebration. So, of course, I'm happy to share that info with you below!! Needless to say, a comic book loving family like mine can hardly wait (especially our son) to go to Midtown Comics this weekend to pick up some of these free comics. There are 3 locations of Midtown Comics and my son's research says that they'll all have free comic books.
We're regulars at Book Off and I really like buying the $1 Marvel and DC Comics that Book Off sells all year round (not just one day of the year like this event). But, what's better than a $1 comic book? A free one, of course!! I'm thinking that it will be like the thrill of snapping up those free comic books at Comic Con (just sans the hefty admission price)!
See you in the comic book stores on Saturday!! Enjoy!!
Copyright 2013 Mavis Fowler-Williams
Free Comic Book Day
From Wikipedia
| Free Comic Book Day | |
|---|---|
 Official logo for Free Comic Book Day. | |
| Observed by | United States of America |
| Type | Commercial |
| Date | First Saturday in May |
| 2012 date | May 5 |
| 2013 date | May 4 |
| 2014 date | May 3 |
Free Comic Book Day is scheduled on the first Saturday of May. It has often been tied to the release of a major theatrical film adaptation of a well known superhero property, in order to take advantage of the film's heavy promotion and related press about the comic book medium.[1] On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book store retailers give away specially printed copies of free comic books, and some offer cheaper back issues and other items to anyone who visits their establishments.[2] However, retailers do not receive the issues for free; they pay 12–50 cents per copy for the comics they give away during the event.[3] In addition to comic books, some stores also give away other items, including mini posters for live-action superhero movies, keychains, Green Lantern promo rings, etc.[4]
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[edit] Purpose and effectiveness
Free Comic Book Day has three main purposes:[5]- To introduce everyone to the joys of reading comics.
- To call back former comic book readers.
- To thank current comic book buyers for their continued support.
In its first six years, more than 2000 retailers in more than 30 countries have given away more than 12 million Free Comic Book Day special-edition comic books. The success of the promotion rests with each participating retailer. Most participants agree that Free Comic Book Day has been part of a healthier comics market and growing comic book sales over the last several years.[6][7] Free Comic Book Day has also garnered tremendous press coverage in all media helping the comic book industry.[8]
[edit] History
| Edition | Date | Associated movie |
|---|---|---|
| First | May 4, 2002 | Spider-Man |
| Second | May 3, 2003 | X2 |
| Third | July 3, 2004 | Spider-Man 2 |
| Fourth | May 7, 2005 | none |
| Fifth | May 6, 2006 | none |
| Sixth | May 5, 2007 | Spider-Man 3 |
| Seventh | May 3, 2008 | Iron Man |
| Eighth | May 2, 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine |
| Ninth | May 1, 2010 | Iron Man 2 |
| Tenth | May 7, 2011 | Thor |
| Eleventh | May 5, 2012 | The Avengers |
| Twelfth | May 4, 2013 | Iron Man 3 |
[edit] Related events
- In conjunction with Free Comic Book Day on May 6, 2006, TwoMorrows Publishing hosted a promotional Free Magazine Day. Visitors to their website were able to order any in-stock issue of their magazines Back Issue, Alter Ego, Draw! or Write Now! for free.
- Inspired by Free Comic Book Day, the pen-and-paper roleplaying game industry started Free RPG Day in 2007.
- Germany, Austria, and Switzerland launched their own day for free comic books, Gratis Comic Tag, on May 8, 2010.[10][11]
- The Netherlands and the Dutch speaking part of Belgium began their own Free Comic Book Day on May 5, 2012.[12][11]
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