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Today Is “Free Comic Book Day” and “Comics Giveaway Day” at Participating Retailers

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Hey there my friends, I am starting off your weekend early with a little reminder because today is not only the “Free Comic Book Day” for 2026, but its also “Comics Giveaway Day”. The latter is a brand-new event that comes care of the folks over at Penguin Random House who now are distributing a whole lot of comics now that Diamond Distribution has gone out of business. The original “Free Comic Book Day” is being curated by the Universal Distribution Network and will feature the titles from the companies that did not move over to PRH. If you didn’t manage to see our posts with the individual rundown from each side of the fence you can click HERE for FCBD 2026 and then HERE for CGD 2026. There are almost “50” different titles to choose from which I think is pretty cool.

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Today: The Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase Returns To Industry City (4/18/2026)

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This is just a quick announcement type post to remind those in the readership that the Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase is once again returning to Industry City with its 2026 edition. This is a great event to explore and support your local and independent creatives and come away with some amazing creations and to make it all the more enticing, the event is absolutely free. This will run over the course of the weekend in what is called The Box Factory over on 34th Street and its not too far from Japan Village and other assorted quality eating and drinking spots.
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The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees Are:

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The Press Release:
Today, The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation announces its 2026 Inductees in the following categories:

Performer Category:
Phil Collins
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
Oasis
Sade
Luther Vandross
Wu-Tang Clan
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The Pop Insider Announces Debut “Collector’s Choice Awards” Winners

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The Press Release:
More than 25,000 fans made their voices heard about their favorite merch of 2025 in The Pop Insider’s first-ever Collectors’ Choice Awards. Now, the winners have finally been revealed.

The Collectors’ Choice Awards are a new, fan-voted awards program celebrating the best of licensed merchandise. Fans voted in 17 categories, picking their favorites from apparel and accessories, con exclusives, home goods, tabletop gaming, and more. Winners from many fandoms are represented, including Stranger Things, The Lord of the Rings, Power Rangers, and more.
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Kaiju Brooklyn Announces Return to Industry City for a Monster-Sized Celebration of Giant Monster Culture

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The Press Release:
This spring, Brooklyn will once again become ground zero for giant monster fandom. Kaiju Brooklyn, the East Coast’s fastest-growing convention devoted entirely to kaiju and tokusatsu culture, returns to Industry City in Sunset Park from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, 2026.

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Created through a collaboration between artist and designer John Bellotti Jr. — known internationally in the art world as Robo7 — and brooklynONE productions, the convention has quickly grown into one of the most distinctive genre events in the region, bringing together performers, toy designers, illustrators, cosplayers, collectors, and fans who share a passion for the larger-than-life world of giant monsters.

What began as a gathering centered around collectors of Japanese sofubi vinyl toys has expanded into a full cultural celebration of kaiju storytelling across film, television, art, sculpture, comics, cosplay, and collectible design. Over the course of three days, Industry City’s Event Space 52A will transform into a hub for monster fans, featuring more than 60 vendors, artists, and creators from across the country.
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