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The annual event is the perfect opportunity to introduce your friends and family to the many worlds of wonder available at your local comic book store. You can visit the librarys partner, austin books and comics at 5002 north lamar blvd. Texas free comic book day is this saturday, may 4, 2019, and comic book stores across central texas are participating. One of the best comic book stores ive ever been to, and ive been to a lot. Epic comic book collection garage sale haul silver age bronze age key issue video duration. Still, they do sell the things, so you might want to check them out. The first issue of punchline is the free comic book day title being published by antarctic press and available, free in comic books stores all over the. Austin books is austins oldest and largest comic book store, serving the area since 1977. With more than three decades of experience, we are proud to continue to serve our community with a commitment to be the best. Free comic book day 2016 redux austin public library. Its a day where the comic book industry gives back to its fans by giving away free comic books. Free comic day 2020 december announcement national today. Its the biggest day of the year for comic book fans free comic book day.
The holiday also encourages people to get acquainted with the. This place is way bigger than it seems from the outside. Other product lines include comic gift items such as posters, mugs, tshirts and toys. On this day, participating specialty comics book stores give out free comics to anyone visiting their stores. Free comic book day takes place on saturday, may 4, 2019, with a wide variety of special issues, including this fcbd avengers no. We always have unique content on the austinot, and we love to give.
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Yes, the most wonderful time of the year for receiving wonderful free comics is nearly herein fact, its tomorrow, may 5. We work hard to celebrate local culture and engage you in learning and growing together free and open to all. Search or browse our list of comic books companies in austin, texas by category. Dec 20, 2018 free comic book day fcbd 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industrys most anticipated annual event which happens saturday, may 4, 2019 at participating comic book shops worldwide.