Did you know that the first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day? Comic Book stores across the US open to long lines of adults and kids to pick out a number of free comic books from a select collection. This year, it will be extra fun as Free Comic Book Day falls on May 4th – May the fourth be with you!
Stores receive a special shipment of comics for Free Comic Book Day and will set a limit as to how many each person can take for free. It might be 3, it might be 10. These comics aren’t necessarily from a series you may have heard of but you can still find some gems. Patrons can also shop sales for regular items in the comic book store.
Comic Book Day is a special occasion in our family. We take our kids out to as many comic book stores as we can hit and enjoy looking over all of their treasures at home for the rest of the day.
Comic books are an art-form all their own and a great way to get kids to love reading. Before they dive in, be sure to confirm that a comic book is age-appropriate for your child.
Free Comic Book Day can be a fun outing with your kids and you’ll also be supporting local businesses right here in Rochester.
Here are the Comic Book Stores participating in Free Comic Book Day 2024 around Rochester!
Rhino’s Comics & Collectibles
3805 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616
In addition to free comics for kids and adults, Rhino’s Comics & Collectibles will also have a food truck at their event.
Comics Etc
1115 E Main St Door 8, Rochester, NY 14609
Comics, Etc. will have several local artists doing sketches in their store.
13th Verse Comics
3200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY 14626
13th Verse Comics will have a prize raffle on May 4th.
