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Free Comic Book Day, May 2 store giveaways and signings

comicsMay 1, 202647485

On May 2 local comic shops and bookstores are holding Free Comic Book Day giveaways, and many stores are imposing per-customer limits on free copies to spread inventory. Stores are pairing giveaways with in-person events and signings, for example JHU Comics in Staten Island will host the NERD INFERNO release party and an author signing with an exclusive print. Independent creators and small presses are promoting new items and curated picks at participating shops, from a Mega Man Battle Network story to Top Shelf hardcovers like Mouse Guard and Labyrinth. The industry is also noting the death of Gerry Conway, co-creator of the Punisher, highlighting why physical shops and free events remain important for discovering creators and preserving comic-book history.

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