Top Stories: Free Comic Book Day 2025 – What You Need to Know

Get ready comic book fans, because Free Comic Book Day 2025 is just around the corner! While we eagerly anticipate the official announcement of the date, tradition suggests that it will fall on Saturday, May 3. This exciting event, organized by Diamond Comic Distributors, aims to promote comic books and comic book retailers to the general public, with over 2,000 stores participating each year.

But what can we expect from Free Comic Book Day 2025? While it’s too early to know the specific titles that will be available, past events have seen offerings from major publishers like Marvel and DC tying in with big storylines or events in their superhero lines. Additionally, indie publishers often showcase unique and interesting content that could be the next big thing in the comic book world.

Free Comic Book Day was created to encourage people who may not regularly visit comic book stores to explore the world of comics. Inspired by a promotional event at an ice cream parlor, the first FCBD in 2002 gave away over two million comic books and quickly became an annual tradition.

While there are no official rules for Free Comic Book Day, it’s common courtesy for visitors to support their local comic book store by making a purchase in addition to picking up free comics. And for those unable to attend in person, many FCBD releases are eventually made available online through platforms like ComiXology or subscription services like DC Universe Infinite and Marvel Unlimited.

So mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2025 with a day of free comics and support for your local comic book store. And for more comic book content, be sure to check out Popverse’s guide to buying digital comics, making the most out of comic shops, and upcoming comics, manga, and graphic novels to look out for.