Saturday was Free Comic Book Day, with participating retailers across the country and around the world giving away comics and customers cosplaying for the occasion. Here's a sampling of fun posts from several participating stores:
Bell, Book & Comic, Dayton, Ohio: "It's here!!! Free Comic Book Day 2024!!! And it's May The 4th Be With you Day!! Come on down and get your free books and save on all our wonderful deals. Plus visit with all our guest artists!!!!"
Secret World Books, Highland Park, Ill.: "As we set up our #maythe4thbewithyou offerings this #freecomicbookday, Gayle couldn't help but display her sister on the original Star Wars Play-Doh box!"
Betty's Books, Webster Groves, Mo.: "IT'S FREE COMIC BOOK DAY... and... LOTTIE'S BIRTHDAY!!! A big day for BB's… Don't miss out on the fun!!"
Forbidden Planet, Leicester, U.K.: "A selection of some of the fantastic cosplayers who popped in yesterday."
Dr. No's Comics, Marietta, Ga.: "Bring the whole squad!... Free Comic Book Day had Begun!!! Pop by for free comics all day & fun. Tag us with your haul."
Heroes & Fantasies, San Antonio, Tex.: "Celebrate May the Fourth and Free Comic Book Day with us!!"
Infinite Realities: Comics, Games & More, Tulsa, Okla.: "Y'all, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY at Infinite Realities is LIT!"
That's Entertainment, Worcester, Mass.: "Free Comic Book Day is underway!! Stop in today, May 4th! We will be giving away free comics all day 11am to 7pm, while supplies last. Our costume contest and guest comic creators and artists will be here from 11am to 5pm!"
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Double Header, Inc., Pine Bluff, Ark.: "Free Comic Book Day is still going. We have plenty of free comics for the whole family!"
Collectors Corner, Parkville, Md.: "Thank you to everyone that came out for #freecomicbookday2024 at Collectors Corner Parkville HQ... and to all of our loyal and super supportive customers we love all of you equally, especially all of you that make us your escape from the daily dregs of life, the hamster wheel, the machine... don't let it grind you down!"
Comic Odyssey, Quezon City, the Philippines: "We're still on an FCBD high... yesterday was absolutely epic and fun!!! We just want to express how grateful we are to everyone who celebrated with us at this once-a-year event, from fans to creators, cosplayers, and to people who just happened to pass by. THANK YOU!"