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64 Comic Book Stores With Special Events for Free Comic Book Day 2025

64 Comic Book Stores With Special Events for Free Comic Book Day 2025

Today the 3rd of May 2025, is Free Comic Book Day. And while thousands of comic book stores, bookstores, libraries and more will be giving away free comic books, here are sicty four stores doing a little bit more as well. Including personal appearances by the likes of Deniz Camp, Joseph Michel Linsner, Terry Austin, Kevin Eastman, Declan Shalvey and many more across the world. Catch up with all of Bleeding Cool's FCBD coverage with this handy tag.

Alabama

The Comic Shop, 1815 6th Ave SE, Ste D, Decatur. Danny Harrell signing.

Arizona

Fantastic Worlds Comics, 9393 N 90th St suite 119, Scottsdale, signing with Terry Austin and Kevin Eastman

California

Golden Apple Comics, 7018 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles

• 11am-1pm: meet Archie Comics writer GOLDIE CHAN! Get a free autographed copy while supplies last.
• 1pm-3pm: meet Critical Role star LIAM O'BRIEN and get a Free Dark Horse comic while supplies last. He is promoting his new fairy tale hardcover book Critical Role: Der Katzenprinz & Other Zemnian Tales from Insight Editions. Buy a book for priority in line, free autograph and a selfie.
• 3pm-5pm: meet Mad Cave Studios writer of Speed Racer DAVID PEPOSE! Free autographed comic while supplies last
• $5 Instant Winner Grab Bag Game: get eight random comics from all publishers, titles and ratings. Check the paper inside each bag to find: Gift certificates, store coupons, free VoodDoo Doughnuts, Marvel Movie Packs, Surprises and 1 of 10 Golden Tickets to win GRAND PRIZES! Each winner will get a raffle ticket and one lucky player will win the Super Mega Ultra Grand Prize…A CGC Signature Series BRZRKR with certified autograph by KEANU REEVES!

Dreamworld Comics. 12402 Washington Pl, Culver City. Johnny Parker II signing Godzilla Rivals – Mothra vs. Moguera; Black Fist & Brown Hand; Die Cute; Ewoks are Better than Hobbits

Flying Colors Comics & Other Cool Stuff, 1170 Concord Ave Suite 140,Concord, where Free Comic Book Day began, signing by Alex De Luca, creator and writer of the forthcoming horror graphic novel Enigmatown, previewed in the special edition FCBD 2025 Red 5 Comics Adventures.

We Can Be Heroes, 9449 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth "Professor Dario Bava and Gringo Loco creator/writer/colorist Phil Mucci will be signing books and doling out heaping helpings of freedom"

Colorado

Mutiny Comics, 3483 S Broadway, Englewood, with signings from Lonnie MF Allen, David Boop, Robert Blickley, C. Clyde, Matt Collins, Cory Crater, Daniel Crosier, Ted Intorcio, El Justo, Charly Fasano, Zak Kinsella, Alex Kmeto, Karl Christian Krumpholz, Kennedy Lindsay, Elisha Victor

Georgia

Neighborhood Comics, 1205 Bull St, Savannah, Georgia, 10am-Noon

• Andrew MacLean (Headlopper, Godzilla, New Gods) will be on hand to sign his books.
• Each attendee can get up to 5 free comic books. However, if you bring an item of new or gently used men's clothing, the store will donate that item to Emmaus House and raise the free comic book limit to 10 free books.

Dr. No's Comics & Games Superstore, 3372 Canton Rd, Ste 104, Marietta, signing by Joseph Michael Linsner from 1–3pm/.

Illinois

• Free Comic Book Crawl at eight Chicago comic book stores
• Comix Revolution Evanston, 606 Davis St., Evanston
• Dark Tower Lincoln Square, 4835 N Western Ave, Lincoln Square, Chicago
• Dark Tower Logan Square, 2641 N Kedzie Ave, Lincoln Square, Chicago
• First Aid Hyde Park 1617 E 55th St. Hyde Park, Chicago
• First Aid Little Italy, 1142 W Taylor St, Little Italy, Chicago
• Goblin Market, 2868 N Lincoln Ave, Lakeview, Chicago
• Howling Pages, 4354 N Milwaukee Ave, Portage Park, Chicago
• Third Coast Comics, 6443 N Sheridan Rd, Rogers Park, Chicago

1. Get your stamp book. On May 3, pick up a stamp book at any participating comic shop.
2. Visit 4 or more participating comic shops. Earn a stamp at each store you visit, and pick up some free comics while you're at it!
3. Earn an exclusive challenge coin. At your fourth store, get a FCBD 2025 Comic Crawl challenge coin! This challenge coin entitles you to participate in a special customer appreciation sale May 10th-11th, and you'll be entered into our grand prize raffle.
4. Don't stop now! Get a stamp from all eight participating stores and you'll earn a custom engraved metal challenge coin to commemorate your achievement and claim your bragging rights as one of the ultimate nerds in Chicago.

Jay's Comics 34165 N US Highway 45, Third Lake, signing with Jeff Balke

Louisiana

More Fun Comics, 8200 Oak St, New Orleans. Terry Kavanah signing 11 am-2 pm and giving out complimentary ashcans of 247 Comics' Heroes Be Damned comics.

Maryland

Cards, Comics & Collectibles, 51 Main St., Reisterstown, Baltimore with Jim Calafiore, Steve Conley, and Mark Morales, free food and drink.

• Third Eye Annapolis, 209 Chinquapin Round Rd, Suite 200, signing with Jim Zub, Jason Shaw and Ray Fawkes
• Third Eye Lexington Park, 45315 Alton Ln, Lexington Park,
• Third Eye College Park, 4744 Cherry Hill Rd, College Park.
• Third Eye Waldorf, 12522 Mattawoman Dr. Waldorf

Third Eye Comics, Annanapolis,  Sidewalk sales featuring $1 comics, 50% off graphic novels, 20% off everything, camp out for door prizes, 1st 10 get anniversary T-shirt, tote full of goodies. Followed by Free Comic Book May.

Louisiana

Stronghold Collectibles 2508 Johnston St, Lafayette, With Rob Guillory, Kody Chamberlain and more, buy 3 Get 1 Free in the entire store,buy 1 Get 1 Free Dollar Books, and Random Free Giveaways throughout the day

Massachussetts

That's Entertainment in 244 Park Ave, Worcester, with Jeff Lee, Chris Denmean, Tanner T and Travis D. Ogle, Patrick Brigham, Sarah Fletcher, Alex Barbosa, Keith Gleason , Mike Lilly signing exclusive Incredible Hulk #181 cover recreation prints, using Herb Trimpe's actual french curves.

Minnesota

Hot Comics And Collectibles Richfield, 26 W 66th St, Richfield, signings with Ashley Allen, Dan Asfour, Dave Wheeler

Minneapolis

Hot Comics And Collectibles Minneapolis, 4400 Osseo Rd, Minneapolis, signings with  Jason Walz and Zander Cannon.

Most Wanted Comics, 9919, Lyndale Ave S, Bloomington, signing and sketching by Frank Fosco

Nevada

Gorilla Todd Comics, 6178 W Cheyene Ave, Las Vegas with Vic Moya, Steven Lelito, & Allen Wu signing.

New Hampshire

Jetpack Comics, Rochester, with a comic scavenger hunt to 20+ businesses.  Guests include Al Spader, David A. Rodriguez, Eric Talbot, Gregory Bastianelli, Jeannine Acheson, Jeff Kline, Jeremy Robinson, Jim Lawson, Josh Belanger, Matt Smith, Michael Goodwin, Paul Pelletier, Quentin Eastman, Rich Woodall, Ron Marz, Tom Sniegoski, Travis Gibb, Vero Stewart

New York

4th World, 33 NY-11, Smithtown, with Frank Tieri, Joe Corallo, Nik Virella, JC Vaughan, Billy Tucci, and more signing.

Funky Town Comics & Vinyl, 4300 W Genesee St, Syracuse. Joe Jusko and Matt Flint signing, crazy sale.

Bulletproof Comics Inc, 2178 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, 10 free comics per person on Saturday, signings by Deniz Camp (2pm)  and Spencer Ackerman (12.30pm)  3 free comics per person, additional comics charity fee of $10, CGC event, COAs will be $5 each.

Royal Collectibles,  9601 Metropolitan Ave # 1, Flushing, New York

All Star Comics 200 E Montauk Highway, Lindenhurst, Long Island, NY, Reilly Brown signing and sketching.

Oregon

Things From Another World (Beaverton) 4390 SW Lloyd Ave, Beaverton signing with Mark Russell from 11-2pm.

Pennsylvania

Vortex Books & Comics, 477 Locust Street Columbia, 10am – 7pm. "All of the FCBD offerings, plus some Bronze to Modern Age comics that we are overstocked on and giving away for free, as well. Twenty percent off all back issues, all day. Brian Keene signing, open to close."

South Carolina

Richards Comics & Collectables, 1214A Laurens Rd.Greenville, "we will have several guests including Tracy Yardley of Sonic the Hedgehog Fame. With a $1 book sale (120+ long boxes) and a 10% store sale"

Texas

Titan Comics, 3128 Forest La, #250, Dallas

Zeus Comics, 1334 Inwood Ave, Dallas, "Our BOGO sale returns! Buy One, Get One Free on Graphic Novels, Toys, Pop! Figures and Back Issues! Buy any Graphic Novel and get a second one of equal or lesser value FREE! Buy any Back Issue Comic and get a second one of equal or lesser value FREE! We'll even let you mix and match items!"

Collected Comics & Games,  5684 Denton Hwy, Haltom City, with Terry Parr, Halo Parr, Paige Erwin, Roberto Mamani, David DeGrand, Rafael Flores Jr, Daniel Scott Jr. "SMASH CAKE" contest, up to 8 free comics, more for signups, sales and cosplay. Free hot dogs and cotton candy.

Tennessee

Nirvana Comics Knoxville, 6709-B Kingston Pike, Knoxville, has Mark Spears and Matt Wilson signing.

Krypto Comics, 3513 West Emory Rd, Knoxville, has Tom Nguyen signing.

Comics Exchange, 3611 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, Ryan Stegman signing, up to two items per person, for free. Wveryone can get up to 15 free comics with no purchase required. Giant storewide sale. Best adult costume – $50 gift card. Best child costume – $25 gift card. Free goodie bags for the first 12 people in line.

The Golden Age, 1942 316 Court St, Maryville, with concept artist, Tim Moen and local talent, Tristan Crisp of Dogwood Lane

Utopia Toys and Models, 9111 Cross Park Dr Suite E-131, Knoxville will have local talent, Andy Gordon, Matt Styles and Peach

Utah

Nerd Store West Valley (Valley Fair Mall) 3601 South 2700 West Suite G106, signing with Doug Wagner, Mike Lovins. JC Carter. Joanie Brosas, Bad Idea takeover

Nerd Store Gateway signing with Travis Romney, Evan Black, Chris Hoffman, Andrew Malin

Nerd Store Orem (University Mall) 575 E University Pkwy Orem, signing with Orion, Ollie Odinson

Virginia

• Hello Comics Uptown – 398 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville
• Hello Comics Downtown – 211 West Main Street, Charlottesville

Free comics for everyone! Plus extra free comics with a Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Donation!  Hello Comics has a cash/check donation goal this year. If they meet it on Saturday, the whole team (and owners) will get pied in the face next Wednesday.  Let's enjoy the best day of the year, and do something great for our neighbors! Also there's a 25 cent comic sale in the big tent outside & double reward points all weekend. Happy FCBD!

United Kingdom

Sheffield

Forbidden Planet Sheffield Store Grand Opening, 70 The Moor, Sheffield,

Warrington

Scott's Pops and Comics, Warrington Market, Warrington WA1 2NT. Signings and sketches from Neil Edwards, of Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, Rachael Smith, or Quarantine Comix, Wired Up Wrong and more, Abby Bulmer of Sonic the Hedgehog, The Phoenix and 2000AD and more.

Wolverhampton

Forbidden Planet International in Wolverhampton. Signing with Jimmy Broxton, Declan Shalvey, Will Robson and Alex Paknadel

Forbidden Planet, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. One bag per customer, while stocks last. Only comics marked as Free Comic Book Day titles are free of charge. Giving away a 'Golden Gift Bag' to one lucky customer at each of our stores. This special Grab Bag will contain a selection of this year's Free Comic Book Day titles PLUS a rare variant edition comic. Giving away copies of Planet Death #0 and Happy Hills Samplers while stocks last.

• Neil Gibson Signing FCBD 2025 Black Mirror #1, 2-3pm. The future is bright… and it's terrifying." An introduction to the Black Mirror comic series by Twisted Comics. This Free Comic Book Day grab offers a fresh take on a classic story, exploring the dark side of technology and society with the chilling twists Black Mirror is known for.

Gosh Comics, Berwick St, Soho, London

• 10am Kids Activity Tables, Flying Eye with Alexis Deacon (Curse of the Chosen) & Joe Todd-Stanton (A Mouse Called Julian).
• 11am Kids Activity Tables, Beano comes to Gosh! for the very first time and presents a special workshop and activity table with artists Emily McGorman-Bruce & Nigel Auchterlounie.
• 12pm Kids Activity Tables, Tor Freeman (Boss of the Underworld) and Gary Northfield (Derek the Sheep).
• 1 pm Free Comic Book Day 2025 Boom! Studios 20th Anniversary Signing with John Allison (Giant Days) and Ram V (Rare Flavours).
• 3pm Free Comic Book Day 2025 Rick and Morty Signing with Marc Ellerby, the Carl Barks of Rick and Morty comics, and Ellerbisms and Chloe Noonan Monster Hunter,  Beck Kubrick whose small press titles like Don't Worry I Die at the End, and Dead Girls have made a real impact at Gosh.
• Local artists decorating Gosh Comics windows with paintings of the comic characters that they grew up with, Yetunde Ekuntuyi and Clio Isadora. Blind bags of five FCBD titles, available free with a purchase.

Ireland

Forbidden Planet Dublin 5 – 7 Crampton Quay, Dublin, Danny Earls Signing

Angry Cherry, Foyleside Shopping Centre, 19 Orchard St., Derry, "Here it is……this year's Free Comic Book Day limited edition print by the amazing Nate Donnell. Featuring our previous two competition winners!! Nathan will be in store from 9am signing prints for the first 100 paying customers"

Canada

Kingston Nexus, 270 Bagot St., Kingston, Ontario, Dan Collins sigining

Germany

Black Dog Comics,  Rodenbergstraße 9, 10439 ,Berlin

Phillippines

Comic Odyssey, Level 3 Space 03909 Robinsons Galleria EDSA Cor Ortigas Ave. Signing with Macoy Tang, SpiderDan, Marbin Macalino, Mike Alcazen, AJ Bernardo, Omeng, Velbe, Edward Santia, Paul Medalla, Dr. Carlo Jose San Juan, Julius Villanueva

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