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Get Your Geek On: Today Is “Free Comic Book Day” and “Star Wars Day”

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Today has to be one of those not often happening on the same day occurrences as its not only “Star Wars Day” because of the whole phrase of “May The 4th Be With You”, but its also “Free Comic Book Day” and each of them are worlds of awesome. Your local listings will show you that all sorts of “Star Wars” films and specials will be airing and if you have Disney+ you can just leave a section of the service playing. As I will be rather busy today I will likely watch a couple of the original trilogy films after I get back from adventures. You can translate this into my letting all three of the films run through.

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Now as far as “Free Comic Book Day” is concerned, my plans for the day are to hit a couple of the famed New York City comic book shops like Forbidden Planet and Midtown Comics to see what they have going on. By now the readership should know what this particular day is and how it works but if you are new, here is the scoop. Free Comic Book Day is done at participating retailers and on this day they let you take a stack of comic books that have been designated as FCBD issues. Each store has their own policy on how many one can take so you might get 5 comics, or many more. Of course there are even stores that only give you a single comic book which is a bit disappointing but let’s remember that while this is free to the customer, it is NOT free to the participating retailer. This is why I always encourage that you purchase some other issues that are on the racks or some comic book collecting supplies like the bags or backing boards. There are also numerous sales at these shops in honor of FCBD so peruse the collected editions or action figures. You know that you need something. We always do.

Each of the hyperlinks below will lead you to some events and plans that you can entertain today on this super duper Geektastic day. My hope is to find some folks cosplaying something as I explore because you never know. Before I wrap up you can tell me what you will be doing today and know that whatever it is, I hope you have a great time. Ciao for now.

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Free Comic Book Day @ Forbidden Planet

Today is “Free Comic Book Day” at comic book retailers like Forbidden Planet and other shops that have chosen to participate. Check your own regional listings HERE and get on out to enjoy some free comic books and to help support the shops by purchasing additional items. This is a fun way to spend the day for sure.

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Skybound Announces “Energon Universe Special” for Free Comic Book Day 2024

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The Press Release:
Skybound, in collaboration with leading toy and game company Hasbro, announced today that they will publish an Energon Universe special for Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 4, 2024. In celebration of the power of comic books, this special serves as a perfect jumping on point for new readers and a can’t miss for long time fans.

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FCBD “Energon Universe Special” #1

Discover three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE AND Void Rivals from the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb, DC’s Wonder Woman: Dead Earth) and Joshua Williamson (DC’s Superman, Dark Ride) pen the stories, and Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), Ryan Ottley (Invincible) and more will provide art. Ryan Ottley also serves as artist for the FCBD exclusive cover.
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It’s “Free Comic Book Day” for 2023 @ Participating Comic Book Retailers

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Hey there my fine-feathered comic collecting friends, today is the “Free Comic Book Day” for 2023 and as you know this is celebrated on the first Saturday in May at participating comic book shops. Readers of the PiercingMetal Pop Culture features know full well how supportive we are of the comic book industry and if you are hearing this for the first time for some reason just check out the run of posts found HERE.

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Dynamite Entertainment Announces “Red Sonja” Issue “0” for Free Comic Book Day 2023

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The Press Release:
The Red Sonja 50th anniversary celebration series launches this July, but fans can get a sneak peek at the new direction and creative team ahead of time with the issue #0 available on Free Comic Book Day this Saturday May 6!

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FCBD “Red Sonja” #0

Writer Torunn Grønbekk (Thor, Valkyrie), artist Walter Geovani, colorist Omi Remalante Jr., and letterer Simon Bowland’s grand new epic features a special prelude that will be available at no cost to customers from their closest comic book store.
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