We’re putting together a lot of information about Free Comic Book Day here in this one post for easy access to any and all the info you need about our event which happens right here at Stadium Comics on Saturday May 5th!
Q. What is Free Comic Book Day and why should I visit Stadium Comics on May 5th?
A. Free Comic Book Day is held on the first Saturday of May every year. Participating comic stores all across North America give away comics for FREE to anyone who enters there store on that day.
Free Comic Book Day is meant to promote and celebrate comic books as great literature for all ages, and a true art form.
Stadium Comics runs one of the largest Free Comic Book Day events in Canada. In addition to the free comics, the Brampton, Ontario comic shop brings in several guest artists and creators to sign and sketch for fans. Combined with the raffles and contests, and their biggest sale of the year, Free Comic Book Day at Stadium is one event that you don’t want to miss!
Q. When is Free Comic Book Day?
A. Free Comic Book Day runs from 9:30am-6pm on Saturday, May 5th.
Q. Who will be attending as guests?
A. We have about a dozen creators showing up! They will be able to sketch and sign books for people in attendance. Go to our website http://www.freecomicbookday.ca/guests.html for all the details!
- Marcus To – DC Comics’ “Red Robin”, “The Huntress”, “Batwing”, more!
- Kalman Andrasofszky – Marvel Comics’ “X-23″, “NYX”, more!
- “Fearless” Fred Kennedy – “Teuton” Graphic Novel, Edge 102.1, Teletoon at Night
- Adam Gorham – “Teuton” Graphic Novel, “The Vampire Conspiracy”
- Shaun Hatton – G4TV’s Electric Playground and Reviews on the Run
- Vince Sunico – Spent Pencils Studio
- George Todorovski and Chris Hatzopoulos – “The Bear Stories”
- Cris De Lara – Pinup Artist and Digital Painter
- Paris Alleyne – Independent artist
- Chris Leung – Co-creator of “The Misadventures of Mal and Lot”
- Luca Baldassarra – Co-creator of the “Shadowlines” comic
- David Bishop – Artist and writer of zombie survival tale “Stranger”.
- Norm Antonio – Costume Designer from Heroes in Tights
- Daniel Goodland – Sandtrooper from the 501st Legion
Q. What Books can I have for Free?
A. Great question! We’ve provided this handy little video for you below which shows all of the books that will be available on Free Comic Book Day. You can also check out the Free Comic Book Day website for info on each book.
Q. What’s the deal with the one-of-a-kind sketch covers that will be for sale?
A. The deal is that they are AWESOME. No seriously, they are! Check out this page for all the info on the limited sketch cover comics for sale starting at 9:30am Saturday May 5th. Cost is $25 each, limit one per person. First come, first served. Contributing artists are Marcus To, Vince Sunico, Paris Alleyne, Alex Milne, and Adam Gorham. Here’s a small sample:
Red Robin blank sketch cover comic by Marcus To
Q. BIGGEST SALE OF THE YEAR, you say? Give me details!
A. That’s right – it doesn’t get bigger than this! Free Comic Book Day has become like the “Black Friday” of comic book sales. Here’s what we are doing to make it worth the trip out to Stadium on May 5th:
- 25% off all regular priced Graphic Novels, Hardcovers, and Trade Paperbacks – If we are out of stock of the book you are looking for, we’ll special order it for you at the sale price! (Prepayment required on special orders)
- Up to 75% off a huge selection of Marvel Comics Graphic Novels, Hardcovers, and Trade Paperbacks
- 50% off recent Marvel, Image, Dark Horse, Image, IDW and Indy back issue comics
- 25% off recent DC “New 52″ back issue comics
- 25% off all regular priced Action Figures, Toys, and Statues
- Up to 50% off selected regular priced Posters
- Geek T-Shirts – 2 for $35
- NO TAX on all in-stock CGC Graded Books
DOORCRASHERS
Premium Pack #1 – Spider-Man & X-Men
$100 worth of Comic Books and Graphic Novels for only $9.99!Premium Pack #2 – Marvel Universe
$100 worth of Comic Books and Graphic Novels for only $9.99!Death of Spider-Man Set
Ultimate Spider-Man #153 to #160 + Ultimate Fallout #4 (2 covers)
$40 worth of Comic Books for only $4.99!
Avengers 0.1 FCBD
Q. The AVENGERS movie comes out the same weekend as Free Comic Book Day. How will you celebrate both?
A. We’re super excited about the Avengers Movie coming out. As part of our promotion for Free Comic Book Day we have partnered with AMC Theaters to give away prizes and have a Free Comic Book Day preview at the Avengers Movie Marathon and Midnight Screenings at AMC Courtneypark 16 in Missisauga on Thursday May 3rd! Joining us will be Spent Pencils artists Vince Sunico and Arnold Trinidad. You can find out all the details here.
There’s also a pretty awesome Avengers 0.1 Age of Ultron Free Comic Book that will be available at Stadium on May 5th!
Q. Will there be people dressed up in costume?
A. Yes! Norm Antonio will be here with some friends showing off his latest superhero designs from Heroes in Tights, as will Daniel Goodland in his Sand Trooper costume. We hope some of YOU show up in costume as well! We’ll be holding a contest all day long at the store that will award prizes to the folks wearing the best costumes!
Q. What else can we expect on Free Comic Book Day?
A. Aside from the free comics, awesome deals, and the chance to chat with or get a sketch from some of the most talented artists working in comics today – we’ll have prizes to give away, balloons for the kids, and people dressed up in superhero costumes!
Is the premium #1 door crasher pack only 9.99 total. Also how does it work?
Yes! 9.99 total. There are very limited quantities of these packages. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Do I have to pay on the day? Or can I pay ahead?
Only on the day – first come, first served while quantities last
Ok, are they pre packaged or you just choose from a certain section of comics?
also what is the marvel universe pack? Is just any comic that is made by marvel? Like could I get some deadpool tpb or is marvel universe a series? Also sorry for so many questions, lol.
They will be pre-packaged. As for what’s in the pack… it’s a surprise
Last questions I promise. Unless I think of something else. Is it 1 pack to a costumer? Can u buy a premium pack and a death of Spiderman pack? Is marvel universe a comic series?
Yep 1 each per customer. So you can buy 1 of each pack.
Ok thanks a lot
What are Stadium Comics FCBD policies about how many free comics each person can get?
Great question!! It will be a limit of 5 comics per person. We also are unable to provide books to people who aren’t physically here in person. We want to make sure as many people as possible who come to our event get some free comics!
Yay! I was hoping I could get more than 1 as there are a few that I’m interested in. 5 is definitely a reasonable amount. Can’t wait until Saturday