They Say May 7 is Free Comic Book Day

With any number of local articles like this one to remind us, May 7 is Free Comic Book Day. This is an industry promotion whereby participating retailers have access to some cheaper than usual comics which they can then give away for free, usually in conjunction with other store activities, sales, signings, and promotions. If that doesn't get you to your local participating store, you might consider stopping by because it's Bill Griffith Day (at least in one part of the country). If you're lucky, perhaps your store will be working with the local library, opening up your options a bit.

This year the Free Comic Book Day promotion broke free of its scheduling devotion to Superhero-themed movie opening weekends, dates which often fell on holiday weekends and that reinforced links between superheroes and comics that might benefit certain kinds of stores at the expense of others. So I would imagine this is a vital year as the promotion tries to stand on its own; FCBD is now old enough I'd guess there's some attrition, too. Hopefully, your store has a nice promotion planned, and you can round up some pals or some kids in support and bring them down. I liked the Fantagraphics (adults-only) and Flight (all ages) freebies I've read. I imagine there's a nice range of comics for kids, including classic duck comics, superheroes and The Simpsons. You don't have to guess along with me, though.

While this site is hardly the most consistent advocate of comics industry promotions, retailing can be a tough gig. If a shop you know is invested in this program it might be a good chance to show your support for a valuable local business.
 
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