Is Free Comic Book Day Cancelled?

No, official celebration is not happening in May. But much of the rest of Internet seems to want you to believe that Free Comic Day 2021 will take place, as per usual, on the first Saturday in May. It won’t. It’s actually being postponed to August due to precautions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

What happens on Free Comic Book Day?

On Free Comic Book Day, participating comic book store retailers give away specially printed copies of free comic books. However, retailers do not receive the issues for free; they pay 12-50 cents per copy for the comics they give away during the event.

Where can I read comics for free?

No matter what kind of comics you’re into, you should find them on these best sites for free comics.

• Marvel Unlimited. Let’s go straight to one of the big publishers.
• DC Kids.
• ComiXology.
• Dark Horse’s Free Books.
• DriveThru Comics.
• Amazon Best Sellers.
• Digital Comic Museum.
• Comic Book Plus.

Does August 14 have Free Comic Book Day?

Saturday, August 14, 2021, is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD). This means you can walk into any one of the 2300+ participating retailers and obtain a copy, or two, of the 50 comic books specially published for the event for free! The annual celebration usually takes place on the first Saturday in May.

How do I know if my comics are worth anything?

The easiest way to determine if your comics fall into the “good” category is by looking at the cover price. Almost all comic books have the retail cover price at the time of publication on the cover. The valuable ones will have 10c, 12c, 15c, 20c, or 25c on the cover.

What does a comic book cost today?

According to comic book site Newsarama, the average price of comic books is $2.99, with larger issues priced at $3.99 or $4.99 depending on the size of the issue.