Free Comic Book Day this Saturday
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(photo by michaelkpate via Flickr)
Held each year on the first Saturday of May, thousands of stores around the world celebrate comics by giving away free issues throughout the day, hosting artist signings, and other events in reference to the fine art of the comic. We've got a list of participating stores behind the cut.
Held each year on the first Saturday of May, thousands of stores around the world celebrate comics by giving away free issues throughout the day, hosting artist signings, and other events in reference to the fine art of the comic. We've got a list of participating stores behind the cut.
This will be the 8th year for the celebration. Participating comics include Star Wars, Archie, Love and Rockets, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, among many many others.
For more info, or for a complete list of comics, check out the official website, www.freecomicbookday.com.
Looking for a store? Here's a list of local participating locations. Each should be giving away a selection during store hours throughout the day.
Comic Book College
3151 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis
612.822.2309
Big Brain Comics
1027 Washington Ave. S.
Minneapolis
612.338.4390
Hot Comics and Collectables
6609 Nicollet Ave. S.
Richfield
612.798.3936
Uncle Sven's Comic Shoppe
1838 St. Clair Ave.
St. Paul
651.699.3409
Hot Comics and Collectables
3532 Winnetka Ave. N.
New Hope
763.593.1223
Midway Book and Comic
1579 University Ave. (at Snelling Ave.)
St. Paul
651.644.7605
Comics aren't just a trivial medium of expression, according to the Free Comic Book Day website, they also fight illiteracy. Check out this endorsement by Hugh Jackman (aka Wolverine):
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