The 1st Saturday of May each year is celebrated as Free Comic Book Day. Comic shops around the country hold late night Friday and daytime Saturday events, including special giveaways and specially-produced comic books with the intention of engaging new readers.
Attending the event at my local shop has been a tradition in my family since Carol & John's Comic Book Shop in Kamm's Plaza hosted their first late night FCBD party. My daddy and I always attend, and Sasquatch often joins us. I love seeing the local cosplayers, dressing up myself, and just enjoying the atmosphere of so many dedicated fans in one place. The nights can be long and cold; my daddy and I line up early to be within the first attendees receiving each year's special gift. We stand, sit, read, play games, listen to music. There is always something to do while we wait. Food trucks visit the plaza, photo opportunities are set up, podcasters chat with attendees.
If you haven't experienced Free Comic Book Day at Carol & John's Comics, I highly recommend their events. Due to the pandemic, this year's event has been pushed from May 1st | 2nd to August 13th | 14th, making it the perfect time to join the fun on a warm summer night. Chris Claremont will even be available for autographs on Saturday!!
Check out this year's offering of free comics, and support your local comic book shop!
Shout out to everyone at CNJ Comics for making every visit fantastic, and for holding an event that my daddy and I continue to enjoy together. Thank you all so much!
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