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Each year, Valiant seems to make a big show out stuffing surprises into their Free Comic Book Day releases. Well, 2015 is no different and, fresh off the

The line for Free Comic Book Day at Acme Comics in Greensboro NC has already begun. Trey arrived at 3:40pm today and Macy arrived a few minutes later...

So it's free but those hardcovers are expensive. I generally like detailed histories of people, whatever the subject, and hip-hop is as good a one as any, making this my favourite FCBD comic of 2015 A good one to start on Recommended for those who read comics thirty years ago. Mercury Heat, Avatar Press Kieron Gillen and Omar[...]

Some folk can't get to a comic store on Free Comic Book Day. But with some publisher ramping up the importance of the comics to upcoming events, is it

In a manner of speaking. This weekend, Forbidden Planet London is hosting two signings, one for the FCBD Doctor Who comic with Al Ewing and Rob Williams at 1pm and then for 2000AD FCBD title with Matt Smith (that's the editor of 2000AD, not… oh you know), Pye Parr, Ben Willsher and Mike McMahon from 3pm. But a quick peek inside the Doctor[...]

Keen readers or Bleeding Cool coverage of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles related stories of late will have had a head start on what was happening with the

This issue kicks off the company's 25th Anniversary celebration. The year's can't-miss celebration officially kicks off on May 2nd in the FCBD 2015: Valiant 25th Anniversary Special – featuring two all-new stories and a myriad of never-before-seen special features chronicling Valiant's storied place in comics history! First, New York Times best-selling writer Jeff Lemire and blockbuster artist[...]

To win, the staff have to dress up as Millarworld characters for FCBD. So, yes, it's a thinly disguised way for comic stores to promote Mark Millar's comic books, fighting amongst themselves for the trophy. Well, Jetpack Comics of Rochester, North Hampshire taking the initial lead it seems… In addition to costumed staffers, they will be hosting Nemesis For Nepal[...]

Ty Templeton is back, baby,,,, This week, Avengers Age Of Ultron launched in the UK, C2E2 took over Chicago and the Free Comic Book Day embargoes came off

Follow other FCBD coverage here later today Be warned… spoilers kill. And find more about Free Comic Book Day here. We covered the controversy over the choice for Savage Dragon to be the Image Comics Free Comic Book Day title of choice But now we have a chance to read it. There's a big of an exposition[...]

Especially you say this next…. 2000AD FCBD Special will be available on May 2nd from comic stores that choose to carry it  And on it's back cover, a tribute to the late Bret Ewins… Follow other FCBD coverage here later today. And find more about Free Comic Book Day here. Around the world in dense expensive cities, new[...]

Well, you have waited some time… See more FCBD coverage right here. And for more on Free Comic Book Day itself, go here.           So we know what happens to Batman. We know what happens to Superman. We know what was happening when Wonder Woman was born. And it's from that vantage point that a seer was able to see… what[...]

Spoilers, obviously. Because in recent issues of All-New Captain America, Marvel suffered the death of a major character. Redwing, the telepathically bonded pet of the Falcon, met his untimely end. But, hidden away at the end of the All-New All-Different Avengers #1 for Free Comic Book Day… Is that Redwing? Or Redwing Jr? Follow other FCBD coverage here later today[...]

Of course, was she in time for the flood, as the Ultimate Earth comes crashing down upon them? With Ultimate Iron Man in the lead… And take a look at the expected initial cast of Secret Wars #1… Look for more FCBD coverage today… but remember, spoilers kill. And find more about Free Comic Book Day here.   [...]

That's all the proof you need… Follow other FCBD coverage here today But be warned… spoilers kill.   The All-New All-Different Avengers certainly have a more unusual line-up But who is in the Iron Man armour? I mean everyone else is returning to the team anew. The Free Comic Book Day name has Nova stressing over his role[...]

@dccomics #fcbd — Rion (@riondylan) April 24, 2015 lois lane :( — Ken Lawrence (@kenplimaco) April 24, 2015 Well, it's not as if this set of panels will change much then… Let me repeat, Lois Lane would never do that to Clark, unless asked Unless according to Clark, it's for his betterment … Like Smallville. — Tej K (@CloisLover) April 24,[...]

And this confirms it. And reading the issue in question, we can see exactly how Donatello is going to continue interacting with his teammates. Robodonatello! Free Comic Book Day: TMNT #1 is out on May 2nd for Free Comic Book Day. Follow other FCBD coverage here today But be warned… spoilers kill.   [...]

Well, it seems that someone else, at least, just can't keep a secret. Not a hoax, not a dream, not an imaginary story. Lois! What are you like? I suppose, like an actual journalist or something… See more FCBD coverage right here. And for more on Free Comic Book Day itself, go here.   [...]

what is it with you and sisters? Follow other FCBD coverage here later today Be warned… spoilers kill. And find more about Free Comic Book Day here.     The Free Comic Book Day embargoes are up Be careful out there Spoilers are breaking into the wild Get off now if you wish. The All-New All-Different Avengers issue from Marvel,[...]

Bleeding Cool ran the ones that had leaked online, and we had previously accidentally spoiled a Superman FCBD twist as well. But the Justice League revelation was new to us And while the Batsuit news got all the attention, as the new Batman was revealed as a shaved and marine-friendly Commissioner Gordon… The fate of the old[...]

The glowing green guy from the cover… It is true, I do have a simple mind… All-New All-Different Avengers #1 is published on May 2nd, available at all participating comic stores for Free Comic Book Day. Follow other FCBD coverage here later today Be warned… spoilers kill. And find more about Free Comic Book Day here.   [...]

Turns out it's the Holy Grail. Can I be the first to call her Grail Simone? Divergence #1 will be available on May 2nd, Free Comic Book Day, at all participating comic book stores. Follow other FCBD coverage here later today Be warned… spoilers kill. And find more about Free Comic Book Day here.   The embargoes are off, the[...]

It will be available, free, from all participating comic stores on May 2nd – while copies last. Follow other FCBD coverage here later today Be warned… spoilers kill. And find more about Free Comic Book Day here. May 2nd is Free Comic Book Day Stores will have up to fifty free comic books for you to take,[...]

If you would like to be surprised by the contents of any of the Free Comic Book Day titles, it is time to come off the internet fr a couple of weeks, or

Time Warp always shines every FCBD with special surprises, such as free movie swag, people in super hero and super villain costumes, The Star Wars 501st battalion and cool cars like the Ghostbusters limo and for the last time for awhile – Stephen Tebo's 1989 Batmobile The Batmobile is always a huge draw, one that[...]

Why, it's an Amanda Conner-designed Free Comic Book Day tote bag. Perfect for trailing around comic stores and building the full set... Not that you'd do

In all the fuss about the new Free Comic Book Day Batman, there was one thing that got overlooked. I'm not going to repeat the big rumour that we ran

Kieron Gillen has a busy month in July. Not only does he have his Star Wars and his Secret Wars projects from Marvel, but he has three comics from Avatar

The internet may have beaten them to the punch on All-New All-Different Avengers. But Wired at least has the first look at the back cover to the Free

Gorinson showed Guice artwork from their upcoming FCBD special, which features a an exclusive prelude to April's Bloodshot Reborn #1 by Lemire and Guice. Then they went even farther, jumping ahead a whole year to show off multiple pages of artwork from Bloodshot Reborn #10 – a book not due until well into 2016 – by[...]