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Where is Free Comic Book Day celebrated?
Free Comic Book Day is celebrated in North America.
Who is Free Comic Book Day celebrated by?
Comic book stores, sellers, and readers celebrate Free Comic Book Day.
When did Free Comic Book Day first start?
Free Comic Book Day was celebrated for the first time on May 4, 2002.
Who started Free Comic Book Day?
The idea for Free Comic Book Day was proposed by Joe Field, of Flying Colors Comics in 2001. He mentioned this idea in his guest post in 'Comics & Games Retailer Magazine'.
He had noticed that the release of a superhero movie led to increased sales of comics. Jim Valentino, a comic book publisher, suggested hosting the first Free Comic Book Day on the opening weekend of the 'Spiderman' release in 2002.
History And Timeline
Here is a brief timeline of the American comic book industry!
Superman
The action hero Superman makes his first appearance in the DC Comics lineup.
1938'Batman' On TV
A live-action storyline of 'Batman' was televised. It was well-received by the audience.
1966Dark Horse Comics
The creator of comics like 'Hellboy' and 'Sincity' start their operations.
1986Free Comic Book Day
Joe Field, of Flying Colors Comics, proposes the idea of Free Comic Book Day in his guest post in the 'Comics & Games Retailer Magazine'.
2001First Celebrations
Free Comic Book Day event takes place on the opening weekend of 'Spiderman'.
2002Traditions And Customs
A comic book store will offer free comics to buyers to celebrate this event. The participating store can give away other comic-related memorabilia as well.
Ways To Observe Or Celebrate Free Comic Book Day
Free Comic Book Day is one of the best days to visit the nearest comic book store. During this event, you stand a chance of getting any edition of DC Comics or Marvel comics for free!
You can celebrate the overall spirit of this event by watching comic films. Creative souls can create their comics and post them online for others to read for free. Finally, you may post your story on social media to encourage this day further.
Facts And Stats
- The first Free Comic Book Day was one of the exceptions when the special day was not observed on the first Saturday of May. Few other exceptions were 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- It is not necessary for Free Comic Book Day to coincide with the release of a big picture.
- A panel, including Diamond Comic Distributors, manages the marketing and promotions of Free Comic Book Day.
Is there Free Comic Book Day 2022?
Yes, Free Comic Book Day will fall on May 4, 2022.
What are some events related to Free Comic Book Day?
The main event of Free Comic Book Day is the sale of free comics at retail stores.
What are some important facts about Free Comic Book Day?
Free Comic Book Day is hosted on the first Saturday of May every year, but there have been exceptions. The largest comic book distributor, Diamond Comic Distributors, facilitates this event.
Why do kids like Free Comic Book Day?
For a comics-loving kid, Free Comic Book Day provides an opportunity to get their hands on comic books for free.
What is the history behind this day?
Joe Field came up with this idea when he noticed a boost in comic book sales post the release of a comic film. So, he proposed a Free Comic Book Day event in 2001, which was well-received by retailers in North America.
The first free comic day was hosted during the release of 'Spiderman' in 2002. This event is promoted by the North American Comic Industry and the day has a website. The website releases a list of free comics that you can get from participating comic stores.
When Is This Day Celebrated
- Tuesday, July 14, 2020
- Friday, August 13, 2021
- Friday, May 06, 2022
- Friday, May 05, 2023
- Friday, May 03, 2024
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