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  • Issue #2023
    Overstreet Guide to Collecting Comics (2010) FCBD 2023

    (W) J. C. Vaughn, Various (A) Brendon Fraim & Various (CA) Brendon & Brian Fraim Before all the fantastic movies, TV shows, and video games, there were comic books (And just saying, where would Hollywood be without us?). Take a look at the world of comic book collecting through a comic book centered on that very topic! Includes contributions from Mark Wheatley (Breathtaker), Joe James (Dark Dominion), and Daniel Krall in addition to J.C. Vaughn, Brendon Fraim, and Brian Fraim (Vampire, PA). From the team that brings you The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. 48-page Free Comic Book Day special Exclusive original material. Rating: All Ages

  • Issue #0
    Punch Up! Preview (2023 Oni Press) FCBD 0

    (W) Zachary Sterling (A) Crank! (CA) Zachary Sterling The Wide Plains Fighting Tournament is finally here, and orphan Pitch will do whatever it takes to convince his idol-and possible father-fighter Sonny Han to compete alongside him in the Free Comic Book Day sneak peek of Zachary Sterling's upcoming shonen manga adventure Punch Up! Vol. 1. Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #0
    Sweet Valley Twins Teachers Pet Sampler (2023 Random House) FCBD 0

    (W) Francine Pascal, Nicole Andelfinger (A) Claudia Aguirre Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek into the all-new Sweet Valley Twins: Teacher's Pet! It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight... but does Jessica deserve it more? The Wakefield twins return in this graphic novel adaptation of the New York Times best-selling Sweet Valley Twins! Jessica knows she's the better dancer - but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister Elizabeth! No matter how hard or perfectly she dances she's not getting recognized - which becomes a huge problem when it becomes clear that her sister is going to get the main role of Swanilda instead of her. Even worse, Elizabeth refuses to believe that their teacher is favoring her! With Jessica's attitude rapidly souring and Elizabeth slowly realizing that Jessica might actually be right, will they be able to find a way to get Jessica her leading role? Francine Pascal's beloved Sweet Valley Twins series continues with Claudia Aguirre offering her fresh and modern artwork just right for today's contemporary middle-grade graphic novel. Preview material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #0
    Ranger Academy Preview (2023 Boom) FCBD 0

    (W) Maria Ingrande Mora (A) Jo Migyeong (CA) Miguel Mercado It's time to enroll in a bold new take on the Power Rangers mythology in this Free Comic Day Special! Class is in session for the start of an epic saga that is sure to delight longtime Rangers fans, and provide an excellent jumping on point for brand new readers. Preview Material Rating: All Ages

  • Issue #0
    Seismic Stories (2023 Afterschock) FCBD 0

    (W) Alex Segura & Various (A) Joe Eisma, TBD In the small town of Arcadia Heights sits an abandoned house with an open door, daring anyone to enter it. Soon a ragtag band of teenage misfits will do just that and return with a darkness the likes of which this world has never seen. Featuring an original prologue to THE DARKNESS WE BROUGHT BACK, a YA OGN from the minds of Alex Segura, Rex Ogle and Joe Eisma, plus an all-new story from the critically acclaimed and much loved world of ANIMOSITY, written by series creator, Marguerite Bennett! A perfect blend of fun, suspense, adventure and intrigue, SEISMIC STORIES breaks new ground in the AfterShock FCBD tradition. Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Tom Holland's Fright Night (2023 American Mythology) FCBD 1

    (W) Tom Holland, James Kuhoric (A) Neil Vokes, Jason Craig (CA) Neil Vokes Welcome back to the world of Tom Holland's Fright Night! The 1985 film delivered a world full of horror, humor, and heart that captivated audiences and became an instant vampire classic. American Mythology is proud to celebrate the story of Fright Night with this incredible issue that continues the tale after the original screenplay ends and gives a first look at the brand-new Fright Night Origins series! Origins is written by Holland and delves into the official history of our favorite sweater-wearing, apple-eating vampire, Jerry Dandrige! Adapted by James Kuhoric and illustrated by legendary comics artist Neil Vokes, this new series is the perfect addition to every Fright Night fan's collection! The issue will also feature behind-the-scenes extras and artwork only available in the pages of the Free Comic Book Day special edition! Let Free Comic Book Day introduce you to the terror of Fright Night comics! Reprint & Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #0
    Umbrella Academy and the Witcher (2023 Dark Horse) FCBD 0

    (W) Bartosz Sztybor & Various (A) Fabio Violante, Gabriel Ba (CA) Gabriel Ba Presenting fan-favorites for FCBD: a squad of superpowered siblings and the infamous monster hunter! In The Umbrella Academy 'Safe,' Hargreeves and Abhijit embark on an interdimensional journey and find a cosmic horror that will have repercussions for our heroes and the universe. Then, in The Witcher 'Frog Kiss,' Geralt must uncover why the young women in Novigrad are turning into frogs! Exclusive Original Material Rating: Mature

  • Issue #0
    Shaman King Flowers Welcome to Demon School Iruma-kun (2023 Kodansha) FCBD 0

    (W/A) Osamu Nishi, Hiroyuki Takei Two of the hottest new shonen manga in one sampler! The ghosts, gods, spirits, and zombies return in SHAMAN KING:FLOWERS, the sequel to the smash hit SHAMAN KING. In Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun a boy sold into the Netherworld must survive a demon's education. Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    West of Sundown (2023 Vault) FCBD 1

    (W) Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell (A) Jim Terry A beautiful vampire must flee monster slayers in New York City and reclaim the ancestral soil that restores her undead flesh. But the world has changed since she was reborn in the New Mexico desert, and now Constance der Abend and her loyal assistant Dooley must adapt to life in the rough frontier town of Sangre de Moro, where all sorts of monsters have settled. A western tale of survival starring a cast of literary horrors from the diabolical minds of Tim Seeley, Aaron Campbell, and Jim Terry. Reprint Material Rating: Mature

  • Issue #1
    Gannibal (2024 Ablaze) FCBD 1
    Published by Ablaze.

    (W/A/CA) Masaaki Ninomiya Dip your toes into the hottest new title in horror manga, but watch out for teeth! Already lauded in Japan and spawning a live-action adaptation on Hulu, ABLAZE is publishing this horrifying feast in English for the first time! After the mysterious disappearance of a countryside cop, the role is reassigned to Officer Daigo Agawa. He finds the remote village quaint, and he looks forward to an easygoing post among the warm and welcoming citizenry. Then… He gets a call. The body of a local grandmother has been found. A human bite mark has been left on the corpse, and any voiced suspicion of Agawa's is met with a strange, sudden, and intense hostility. Something dark is lurking under the idyllic façade of the charming mountain village. But can Officer Agawa spare himself and his family from it? Preview Material Rating: Mature

  • Issue #1
    Mad Magazine Special Edition (2024 DC) FCBD 1

    (W) The Usual Gang Of Idiots (A/CA) An Idiot With A Crayon America's longest-running satire magazine continues to skewer everything pop culture, this time in comic book size! This Free Comic Book Day Special Edition of MAD features a wide variety of classic favorites like "Spy vs. Spy", and "A MAD Look at..." by Sergio Aragones. Plus, some maniacal mockeries of some of your favorite DC Superheroes, and a whole lot more from the Usual Gang of Idiots. This special edition will surely cure what ails you with a shot of humor in the jugular vein. And it is even cheaper than the usual CHEAP! Because it is FREE! So, you really would be an idiot if you didn't go out and grab one!

  • Issue #1A
    Absolute Power (2024 DC) FCBD 1A
    Published by DC.

    The prelude to the biggest DC Comics event of 2024 is here! It's a story 30 years in the making...and in this special Free Comic Book Day tale, the final domino to fall in an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same. More details coming soon!

  • Issue #1B
    Absolute Power (2024 DC) FCBD 1B
    Published by DC.

    Blank Sketch Cover. The prelude to the biggest DC Comics event of 2024 is here! It's a story 30 years in the making...and in this special Free Comic Book Day tale, the final domino to fall in an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same. More details coming soon! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1C
    Absolute Power (2024 DC) FCBD 1C
    Published by DC.

    Foil Cover. The prelude to the biggest DC Comics event of 2024 is here! It's a story 30 years in the making...and in this special Free Comic Book Day tale, the final domino to fall in an epic scheme comes tumbling down, and the DC Universe will never be the same. More details coming soon! Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #1
    Archie Horror Presents The Cursed Library Prelude (2024 Archie) FCBD 1

    (W) Sarah Kuhn & Various (A) Carola Borelli & Various (CA) Robert Hack Following over 10 years of Archie Horror content, all roads have led to the summer's scariest showcase! In 2024 worlds collide as Jinx Holliday and Madam Satan unpack the mystery behind the horrors that seem to descend upon Riverdale and its surrounding towns endlessly. Its source-the very library that Jinx calls her own. These terrifying stories are not merely tall tales, but an endless collection of dark worlds all created for the demonic Cursed Library. Who created this collection, and how can the horrors finally be stopped by this unlikely team? Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Cursedverse (2024 American Mythology) FCBD 1

    (W) James Kuhoric & Various (A) Mark Sparacio & Various (CA) Mark Sparacio It is the dawn of the CursedVerse! Bombshell & TommTomm and Witch Hammer debuted in 2023 to excited fans looking for something new! Now with the magic of FCBD we deliver an awesome collectible issue that introduces everyone to the wider world of the CursedVerse with an exclusive story, select reprints of the debut issues, and a look ahead at the next wave of comics! Fans have been clamoring for new characters and classic comic book adventures that focus on exciting stories and epic conflicts. We deliver that with a brand-new pulp-inspired universe of comics that feature unique characters in a world full of dark magic and danger. This issue features the amazing painted art of Mark Sparacio (Sgt Rock) and delivers action, adventure, and excitement in a good old-fashioned punch to the jaw! These comics harken back to the Bronze Age of comics when books delivered fun and impactful storytelling. If you pick up this FCBD issue, you'll open the door to a whole new world of comic collecting with stories that deliver the way comics used to! Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #2024
    Overstreet Guide to Collecting (2017 Gemstone) FCBD 2024

    (W) J. C. Vaughn, Various (A) Brendon Fraim & Various (CA) Brendon & Brian Fraim There are million-dollar comics and comics we read just for fun. Whatever you collect, that's your business, so just collect what you love. Taking care of your comics and building a great relationship with your retailer, though, makes the journey so much better! Find out how-and more-in inventive comic stories from the team that brings you The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide. Exclusive Original Material Rating: All Ages

  • Issue #1
    Street Fighter vs. Final Fight (2024 Udon) FCBD 1

    (W) Chris Sarracini (A) Jeffrey Chamba Cruz & Various (CA) Jeffrey Chamba Cruz The fighters of two fantastic video game franchises collide in STREET FIGHTER VS FINAL FIGHT! In this special Capcom crossover issue, the World Warriors come to blows with the heroes of Metro City across multiple eras of fighting game history! It's a martial arts-fueled feud that reaches from the time of the original Final Fight 1, all the way up to the modern day Street Fighter 6! Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Tons of Strange (2024 10 Ton Press) FCBD 1

    (W) Mel Smith & Various (A) Mike Gustovich & Various (CA) Matt Ritchie Three all new and EXCLUSIVE stories for FCBD from 10 TON PRESS! First, CHARLEY & HUMPHREY celebrate May 4th and try their hand at construting the most elegant of weapons while sampling the bluest of milks. Next, explore the STRANGE corners of the music world as ROCK & ROLL BIOGRAPHIES show you the mysterious origins of the AQUABATS! And, a look ahead to our follow up to BECOMING FRANKENSTEIN... Several months after the events of Becoming Frankenstein #6 we still find Victor in the hellish confines of the Ravenstone Asylum while Elizabeth revisits her past that will be the catalysts for her future as a Frankenstein. Exclusive Original Matieral Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Barda (2024 DC) FCBD 1
    Published by DC.

    (W/A/CA) Ngozi Ukazu Darkseid is...and life on Apokolips is tough--but then, it is hell after all. And no one knows this better than Barda, Granny Goodness's right-hand warrior. But when Granny decides Barda is becoming too soft, she assigns Barda a task that might be more than she can handle--to break the seemingly unbreakable Scott Free. And as Barda questions why Scott has such hope and what he might have done to promote such hatred from Granny, she finds herself drawn to him in a way she never expected. Join New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Ngozi Ukazu (Check, Please) as she takes readers on an unforgettable journey of self-discovery, deep friendships, and first loves! This Free Comic Book Day Special Edition features an excerpt from the Barda original graphic novel.

  • Issue #1
    Boom Box 10th Anniversary Extravaganza (2024 Boom) FCBD 1

    Celebrate a decade of BOOM! Box whimsy and fun! This special FCBD issue contains an exclusive look at brand new series from BOOM! Box, alongside some returning favorites and a whole bunch of fun surprises. To help celebrate the milestone, this special will also feature a heartfelt look back at the history of the imprint and the people who made it all possible! Preview Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Dying Inside (2024 Vault Comics) FCBD 1

    (W) Hannah Klein, Pete Wentz (A/CA) Lisa Sterle From Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, Hannah Klein (Everything's Fine), and Lisa Sterle (The Modern Witch Tarot) comes the first complete chapter of DYING INSIDE, a graphic novel about a chronically depressed girl who's tired of fighting for her death. Today is Ash's big finale. And by finale, of course, she means exiting the stage permanently. Ash is a sixteen-year-old girl with more angst than Ian Curtis and Elliott Smith combined (her two idols). She's apathetic and therefore believes death is the easiest route to relief. That doesn't mean she'll go out without a bang, though! Nothing is more embarrassing than a lame death. Unfortunately, her meticulous plans - which include the perfect outfit, soundtrack, and method - are all ruined when the beautiful knife she buys off a webstore turns out to be charmed with a protection spell. Now, Ash has to track down the witch who turned her clocking out attempt into the worst gift imaginable: immortality. Turns out, the witch responsible is another sixteen-year-old-girl named (get this) Liv. The two vow to undo the charm together and fight for Ash's life…well, death. Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Eye Lie Popeye (2024 Massive) FCBD 1

    (W/A/CA) Marcus Williams Popeye, arguably one of the most iconic characters in comic book history, makes his return to comic shops next summer. The century old comic strip and legendary cartoon character is reimagined for the modern age, in this brand new series by Marcus Williams (Marvel's Captain America). Popeye: Eye Lie Popeye reimagines the pop culture staple in a high-energy, manga-inspired monthly comic series that explores Popeye's past and finally reveals the century-long mystery of how he lost his eye! Was it an epic battle or some nautical accident? The truth finally comes out as an old enemy from the sea returns to face off against the Sailor Man. With the rich history of the character and this action-packed new take lifted from the pages of top-selling manga like One Piece and Dragon Ball, Eye Lie Popeye will appeal to both traditional comic fans and younger manga readers alike. Exclusive Original Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Far Cry Cull the Herd (2024 Tokyopop) FCBD 1

    Villains from popular Far Cry games are transported into prehistoric times by the priestess Batari, who has pulled them from their lives before they've committed their most heinous crimes. Now, they're tasked with fighting against the dangers of a prehistoric world and challenging their supposed destiny. Will the unusual circumstances encourage them to come together, fight against each other, or go rogue? This nature-versus-nurture narrative examines popular characters in a new context. The series features appearances from Antón Castillo (Far Cry 6), Vaas Montenegro (Far Cry 3), Pagan Min (Far Cry 4), and Batari (Far Cry Primal). Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Flash Gordon (2024 Mad Cave) FCBD 1

    (W) Jeremy Adams (A) Various (CA) Dan Panosian It's a race against time as Flash Gordon, Dale, and Doctor Zarkov try to stop the villainous MING THE MERCILESS from using the UNRAVELLER, a device that can unwind an object to their subatomic structure in one apocalyptic burst of energy. Can Flash save Earth once again, or will Ming finally get the upper hand and change the course of the universe forever? Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Hellboy/Stranger Things (2024 Dark Horse) FCBD 1

    (W) Mike Mignola; Derek Fridolfs (A) Mark Laszlo; Jonathan Case (CA) Mike Mignola Um . . . stories from Mike Mignola’s Hellboy, AND Stranger Things? Yes, please! In Hellboy, “The Fortune Teller,” Hellboy consults a crystal ball-reader for help solving a murder, but things go off the rails when she gets distracted reading Hellboy’s own future. Then, in Stranger Things, “Deliver Me From Evil,” Argyle and Jonathan swap fantastical and scary tales as they make one last pizza delivery for the night.

  • Issue #1
    Initial D/Kaina of the Great Snow Sea (2024 Kodansha) FCBD 1

    (W) Shuichi Shigeno; Tsutomu Nihei Kodansha presents a free preview of two of the year's most-anticipated manga: Initial D and Kaina and the Great Snow Sea. Relive Takumi's journey from tofu delivery boy to street-racing legend in a 2-in-1 print edition of Initial D, the original manga series that made Japanese street racing into a worldwide phenomenon. Plus, an exclusive preview of the new Ghibli-esque fantasy adventure Kaina and the Great Snow Sea, the manga that inspired the new anime from the creator of BLAME! Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    One Piece Ace's Story/Status Royale (2024 Viz) FCBD 1

    One Piece: Ace's Story-The Manga: Experience the origin story of Fire Fist Ace, the legendary older brother of Straw Hat Luffy, in this exciting manga by renowned artist Boichi! Adventure along with Ace as he gathers a ragtag crew of like-minded buccaneers and obtains Fire Fist's fearsome punching power! Status Royale: THE game to master for aspiring elite eSports players. Vell's competitive spirit ignites after a betrayal, leading her to form a team of amateur Status Royale players of her own. Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Romeo vs. Juliet a Kill Shakespeare Adventure (2024 Gemstone Publishing) FCBD 1

    (W) Anthony Del Col (A/CA) Stefan Tosheff The world's most famous lovers are now sworn enemies dueling to the death! To protect a border town harboring a magical secret from vengeful attackers led by her former love Romeo, a pregnant Juliet must reluctantly reunite with former allies Hamlet, Othello, Puck and others. Pulitzer Prize-winner writer Anthony Del Col and artist Stefan Tosheff bring back Kill Shakespeare with this Elizabethan Western fantasy tale that's tailor-made for fans of Neil Gaiman and Lore Olympus. Preview Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #2024
    Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2022 Marvel) FCBD 2024

    (W) TBA SWING INTO ADVENTURE WITH SPIDEY! Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Miles will face off against Green Goblin, Doc Ock and more in this FREE spectacular special. Filled with easy-to-read comic stories based on the hit Disney Junior show, this book is perfect for the youngest readers aged 5-7. Young fans will even be able to test their wall-crawling skills with thrilling interactive activity pages! Kids will love this not-to-be-missed comic: the perfect primer for the newest generation of Spider-Fans!

  • Issue #1
    Star Wars (2024 Marvel) FCBD 1

    (W) Charles Soule; Greg Pak (A) Ibraim Roberson; Ramon Rosanas (CA) Phil Noto Are there REBEL survivors stranded on HOTH? LUKE SKYWALKER, LEIA ORGANA, LANDO CALRISSIAN and CHEWBACCA mount a dangerous rescue mission to ECHO BASE! Lightsabers! Blasters! Snowtroopers! All-out action amongst the wreckage of AT-AT walkers, Rebel airspeeders and frozen weapons of mass destruction! DARTH VADER employes a surprise character from the past to help him find LUKE SKYWALKER. But SABE, former handmaiden of PADME AMADALA is also on a quest for the son of Vader. Having worked for him as an IMPERIAL COMANDER, Sabe has enough resources to cause chaos for anyone who stands in her path. How will this affect the DARK LORD'S plans to remove PALPATINE from power?

  • Issue #1
    Loud House Special (2024 Papercutz) FCBD 1

    (W/A) Loud House Creative Team This Free Comic Book Day is about to get LOUD! Join Lincoln Loud, his ten sisters, and his best pal Clyde for loud laughs, frantic family fun, and maybe a survival tip or two about how to grow up in a huge household! Featuring classic Loud House comic stories as well as some Loud surprises from Papercutz and the talent behind the Emmy Award-winning shows THE LOUD HOUSE and THE CASAGRANDES! Did we mention it is going to be Loud? Preview Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Monster High (2024 IDW) FCBD 1

    (W) Jacque Aye (A) Siobhan Keenan (CA) Luciannys Camacho Greetings, ghouls, Ghostly Gossip here to tell you all about IDW and Mattel’s very first Monster High comic. Don’t look so scared! The monsters may bite, but the comics shouldn’t... Gossip is scary-sparse during Monster High’s summer break, but this update is juicier than a Creepateria blood orange… Frankie Stein’s summer has been the total opposite of relaxing. She wants to spend time at home, but her friends are blowing up her iCoffin. Could it be a fashion emergency or is the ghoul squad in trouble? Plus, a little batty tells me that readers might get a behind-the-screams look at IDW’s new series: Monster High: New Scaremester. The ghouls are back at school, it isn’t all creepovers and monster balls like before. If you’re into frights, fiends, and fangs, you won’t want to miss this; it’ll be totally spooktacular.

  • Issue #1
    Asterix Olympics Special (2024 Papercutz) FCBD 1

    (W) Rene Goscinny (A) Albert Uderzo Asterix and Obelix celebrate the 2024 Paris-I mean Lutetia-Olympics with a review of their fantastic physical accomplishments throughout the series. Featuring all-new translated commentary on swimming, rugby, and the most important sport: boar-eating! Travel back to 50 BCE for the original Buddy Comedy and enjoy these classic comic tales by the great René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. Reprint Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Doctor Who the Fifteenth Doctor (2024 Titan) FCBD 1

    (W) Dan Watters (A/CA) TBD Join the Fifteenth Doctor in a new comic book adventure! With his courageous companion, Ruby, the Doctor is back in the TARDIS for a whole new era of time-traveling tales. But fearsome foes await... Landing ahead of the Fifteenth Doctor's debut comic series! Exclusive Original Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Energon Universe Special (2024 Image) FCBD 1

    (W) Robert Kirkman & Various (A) Lorenzo De Felici & Various (CA) Ryan Ottley Discover three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals from the biggest names in comics. A perfect jumping on point for new readers and a can't miss for long-term fans. Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Investigators Class Action Sneak Peak (2024 First Second Books) FCBD 1

    (W/A/CA) John Patrick Green Get a sneak peek at book 8 in John Patrick Green's bestselling InvestiGators series! Mango and Brash have always been a class act but can these alligator detectives convincingly go undercover as middle-school students to protect a team mascot? And is it a coincidence that the school is the same one Agent Mango (just barely) graduated from? Find out in Class Action! Preview Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Jonny Quest (2024 Dynamite) FCBD 1

    The fantastic scifi-adventure exploits of 11-year-old Jonny Quest as he travels to exotic locales around the world with; his scientist father Dr. Benton Quest, his adoptive brother Hadji, his bodyguard Race Bannon, and his faithful dog Bandit. Join the Quest team in tackling new government assignments, solving mysteries and apprehending sophisticated villains for the betterment of mankind! Exclusive Original Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Night Librarian (2024 Penguin) FCBD 1

    (W/A/CA) Chris Lincoln Night at the Museum meets The Land of Stories in this thrilling new graphic novel adventure series in which two siblings, a mysterious Night Librarian, and a motley cast of book characters try to save the New York Public Library. Twins Page and Turner know about the magic a library holds-they've been going to their beloved New York City public library for years, especially since their parents are always traveling for work.But a secret mission involving their dad's rare and valuable edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula uncovers a world they've never known, featuring a mysterious Night Librarian, famous heroes (and villains) that have broken free from classic books, and an epic battle to save the library from total destruction! Exclusive Original Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Blood Hunt Plus X-Men (2024 Marvel) FCBD 1

    (W) Jed MacKay (A) Gail Simone; Sara Pichelli; David Marquez (CA) Kael Ngu Time once again for a shot of all-new Marvel goodness, absolutely free! First, witness the overture to this summer's major crossover event starring the Avengers - BLOOD HUNT! And then get a glimpse of the future of mutantkind as Jubilee learns that you cannot go home again!

  • Issue #0
    Gatchaman (2024 Mad Cave) FCBD 0

    (W) Cullen Bunn & Various (A) Various (CA) Chris Samnee The triumphant return of GATCHAMAN, the iconic Japanese animated franchise of a five-member, bird-themed superhero team, known to Western audiences as BATTLE OF THE PLANETS! This special #0 issue features an explosive, brand-new story that will kick off Mad Cave's ongoing monthly GATCHAMAN comic book series, debuting with issue #1 in June! The FCBD special will include a timeline for Mad Cave's GATCHAMAN series and interconnected spinoff projects coming in 2024 and beyond! Perfect for teens and adults alike, GATCHAMAN is not only action-packed, but addresses important social issues including conservation, environmentalism, and the responsible use of technology for progress. GATCHAMAN will be one of Mad Cave's biggest titles in 2024, and we'll be supporting it with a massive marketing and promotional campaign - and our FCBD launch with issue #0 will be front-and-center in those efforts! Exclusive Original Material Rating: Teen

  • Issue #1
    Katie the Catsitter The Purrfect Plan/Max Meow When Pancakes Go Bad (2024 Random House) FCBD 1

    (W) John Gallagher, Colleen AF Venable (A/CA) Stephanie Yue Go on a CAT-TASTIC adventure with Max Meow and Katie the Catsitter! Your favorite crime-fighting superheroes are back with two exclusive excerpts packed into one purr-fect comic-featuring more cats, more villains, and who knows? Maybe these meow-riffic heroes will even join forces to save the day! With bonus activities included, readers and cat fans everywhere will love this furr-ociously fun comic! Exclusive Original Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Pokemon Adventures Ruby Alpha Sapphire and Splattoon 3 (2024 Viz) FCBD 1

    Awesome Pokémon adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire video games! Sapphire and Emerald need Ruby's help to stop a crisis of planetary proportions-a meteor hurtling toward their home! Can three Hoenn Pokédex holders stop a crisis of epic magnitude? Paired with all-new adventures featuring the beloved characters from the hit Nintendo Splatoon video games! Goggles is back with new friends and new battles! Goggles travels to the Splatlands, meets an inkling named Braid, and embarks on a fresh series of adventures set in the world of Splatoon! Preview Material Rating: All-Ages

  • Issue #1
    Barkham Asylum (2024 DC) FCBD 1
    Published by DC.

    Story, Art and Cover by Yehudi Mercado. When the Super-Villains of Gotham get thrown into Arkham Asylum, their henchpets go to the maximum-security pound known as Barkham Asylum. Fur flies when Jester, The Joker's dog, gets a tough-talking stray cat named Penny tossed into lockup with him. But they'll have to work together to figure out what the evil Dr. Hugo Mange is up to. And the only way to stop this terrifying team-up is to win the talent show and get visitation with their masters at Arkham on the hill. Because The Joker is sure to help! What could go wrong with that plan? This Free Comic Book Day Special Edition includes a chapter of the new DC middle-grade graphic novel Barkham Asylum, created by writer and artist Yehudi Mercado. Don't miss the mischievous pets of Gotham's Super-Villains in an escape adventure!

  • Issue #1
    Marvel's Voices (2024 Marvel) FCBD 1

    (W) Nikesh Shukla; Marvel Various (A) Marvel Various (CA) Anand Ramcheron CELEBRATING A YEAR OF MARVEL'S VOICES WITH A BRAND-NEW STORY STARRING SPIDER-MAN INDIA! Discover the legacy of the last Black Panther! Join Web-Weaver in hot pursuit of a thief in NYC! Jam out with Spider-Gwen! And see the world of the X-Men through a whole new lens. All this and more awaits in a special edition of MARVEL'S VOICES! Plus, return to Earth-50101 - the home of Pavitr Prabhakar, Spider-Man of Mumbai - for a new pulse-pounding adventure by celebrated writer Nikesh Shukla!

  • Issue #1
    Star Wars Young Jedi/Plants vs. Zombies the Origin of Zomboss (2024 Dark Horse) FCBD 1

    (W) Daniel Jose Older; Paul Tobin (A) Andy Duggan; Luisa Russo (CA) Andy Duggan Journey to a galaxy far, far away with the younglings from the hit Disney+ streaming series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, and guest-starring characters from the hit Dark Horse comic series Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures in "Sky Parade Rescue!"   Then, in the Plants vs. Zombies short story “The Origin of Zomboss,” a Brain-Z Entertainment film crew explores the many past jobs of Dr. Zomboss and what led to him forming the zombie army! • Featuring two of Jedi Master Yoda’s brightest students, Padawan Qort and Youngling Nubs!   • “The Origin of Zomboss!”—finally told!

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    New Adventures of Disney's Encanto/Turning Red (2024 Papercutz) FCBD 1

    (W) Bill Presing & Various (A) Andrea Greppi, Sergio Algozzino A double-sided preview featuring new stories that continue the adventures of Encanto and Turning Red. In Encanto: Tall Tales, Mirabel, Camilo, and Antonio battle a bully by spinning a yarn about an even bigger baddie...with magical results! Meanwhile, in Turning Red: Panda Problems, Meilin Lee struggles with containing her inner furry self. Her friends and family are her only hope to battle these hairy emotions! Preview Material Rating: All-Ages

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    Snoopy Beagle Scout Adventures (2024 Andrews McMeel) FCBD 1

    (W/A/CA) Charles M. Schulz Join the Snoopy, Woodstock and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they camp out, explore the wild and have all kinds of laughs alone the way. Reprint Material Rating: All-Ages

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    Stories from the Atlas Comics Library (2024 Fantagraphics) FCBD 1

    (W/A) Joe Maneely & Various (CA) Bill Everett The ultimate Marvel team-up! Fantagraphics' new Atlas Library collaboration with Marvel, presenting classic comics from the pre-Marvel Atlas era, began in the Fall of 2023 and continues in 2024, as evidenced in this 32-page showcase of primo pre-Code gems from the House of Ideas. Included stories represent a range of genres from the series, including Adventures Into Terror and Venus. Included are Stan Lee and Joe Maneely's satire on anti-comics crusader Fredric Wertham, 'The Raving Maniac'; Gene Colan's horror story 'The Clock Strikes'; Basil Wolverton's horror story 'Where Monsters Dwell'; Maneely's gritty war story 'Rain'; Maneely's Hank Ketcham parody, 'Pascal the Rascal'; and Bill Everett's romantic horror story 'The Kiss of Death,' starring Atlas heroine Venus. Reprint Material Rating: Teen

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    Maleficent (2024 Dynamite) FCBD 1

    Disney and Dynamite proudly present Maleficent, Queen of the Forbidden Mountain! Her realm is shrouded in darkness, and evil, and full of all things that go bump in the night. Her soul is cold, hardened by a lifetime of small-minded wanderers seeking to steal her powers to satisfy their mortal greed. Her patience wears thin. Her mystical might grows. It is a matter only of time before she descends the mountain and unleashes her horrible magics upon the powerless people below. A stunning vision of villainy from writer and artist Soo Lee! Reprint Material Rating: All-Ages