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Free Comic Book Day 2026

Date Published: April 24, 2026

PPLD is teaming up with Muse Comics + Games to offer Free Comic Book Day and Comics Giveaway Day™ comic issues on Sat., May 2. This annual nationwide initiative strives to put comics into the hands of both long-time and new comic fans alike. Comics are available at all PPLD locations during this one-day event while supplies last.  

Free Comic Book Day and Comic Giveaway Day™ are an excellent way for patrons of all ages to discover new comic series to fall in love with. Comic stores across the U.S. celebrate by giving out special Free Comic Book Day and Comic Giveaway Day™ issues of comics, which can range from being the first issue of a comic series or short one-off stories of larger series. As a public library, we know that not everyone has a nearby comic store that they can visit for free comics. We are happy to connect our community with free comic issues to add to their personal libraries. Free Comic Book Day started in 2002 and has been an annual event ever since. Comic Giveaway Day™ is new this year and PPLD is pleased to be able to offer comics from both events.