[vc_row full_height=”yes” content_placement=”top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Free Comic Book Day 2018 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the comic industry’s most anticipated annual event which takes place Saturday, May 5th, 2018, at participating comic book shops worldwide. Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a casual fan or a kid who just loves comic books, this is a great opportunity to get comics for free. Most Denver area stores have artists, cosplayers, guests and more, so think of it as a Comic Con where you visit awesome local merchants!
Retailers on the Selection Committee chose fifty titles overall to be available on Free Comic Book Day: twelve Gold Sponsor comics and 38 Silver Sponsor comics that give fans the perfect opportunity to discover new titles and genres. This year’s announcement of Silver Sponsor comics includes such great titles as Adventure Time, Berlin, Infinity Watch/Spider-Man, Nintendo’s Arms, Star Wars Adventures, and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_cta h2=”So where can I go? ” style=”3d” color=”vista-blue”]Here are the local Stores in Denver Area that are celebrating this awesome day:
I want More Comics – Featuring vehicles from Colorado Movie Cars, food trucks onsite, comic book artists, amazing sales as well as a brand-new store with a huge selection. 550 E Thornton Parkway, Suite 114, Thornton, CO 80229
Hero Headquarters – Costume and Trivia contests, free door prizes for the first few through the door. 8757 Sheridan Blvd, Westminster, Colorado 80003
Time Warp Comics and Games – Great sales, onsite artists and cosplayers! 3105 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80301
Mile Hi Comics – Featuring sales, a free Black Panther poster (to the first few through the door) and LGBTQ day featuring a guest appearance by the parents of Matthew Sheppard. 4600 Jason St., Denver, CO. 80211
5280 Comics – Sales and first 50 people through the door get a limited-edition pop vinyl. Also featuring artists. 9116 W Bowles Ave Ste 16, Littleton, Colorado 80123
Nerd Store – Featuring Cosplayer Queen Elsa from Blush and sales! 807 8th St, Greeley, Colorado
Hall of Justice – Featuring sales, local comic book artists, cosplayers, podcasters, costume contest, a DJ, and food truck. 10336 Dransfeldt Rd #8, Parker, CO 80134
Collector Mania – Sales and more! 19555 E Parker Square Dr Ste 101, Parker, Colorado 80134[/vc_cta][vc_column_text]”It’s a great time to be a comics fan, and an even greater time to experience the medium of comic books for the first time during our 17th annual Free Comic Book Day,” said Joe Field, originator of FCBD, and owner of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, Calif. “The amazing line-up of titles, the great events staged by thousands of independent comic book retailers, and the enthusiasm of comic shop fans all over the world will make May 5, 2018 a great day to celebrate comic books!”
A complete listing of all 50 FCBD titles, including the twelve Gold Sponsor and 38 Silver Sponsor comic books, can be found online. Here are a few family friendly titles (for FREE) that caught our eye (comics are first-come-first-serve, so may not be available unless you’re first in line):[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1525451691082{padding-right: -4px !important;padding-left: -4px !important;}”][vc_column_text]RIVERDALE – Archie Comics
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS SPECIAL – BOOM! Studios
TOP SECRET GOLD BOOK – DC Entertainment
DISNEY PRINCESS: ARIEL SPOTLIGHT – Joe Books
MARVEL AVENGERS/CAPTAIN AMERICA – Marvel Comics
DOCTOR WHO #0 – Titan Comics[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]POKÉMON: SUN AND MOON / POKÉMON: HORIZON – Viz Media
ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE SPECIAL – BOOM! Studios
THE LEGEND OF KORRA/NINTENDO’S ARMS – Dark Horse Comics
STAR WARS ADVENTURES – IDW Publishing
INFINITY WATCH/AMAZING SPIDER – MANMarvel Comics
SPONGEBOB FREESTYLE FUNNIES – United Plankton Pictures[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
