Superhero worship

May 3 is Free Comic Book Day, where local and national comics retailers give away the store...literally

By Ron Bishow

Special to Metromix
April 30, 2008

 

Talk about industry cooperation! Comic book stores nationwide unite for Free Comic Book Day on May 3, giving away free titles to anyone who comes in the door.

The free titles are not leftovers. Whether you're a fanboy or a comics newbie, there's something for everyone here, including the first issue of "All-Star Superman” (comics scribe Grant Morrison's re-imagining of the classic title...and the best pure superhero comic of the last decade)  to indie fave "Hellboy" to all-ages books like "Tiny Titans" and "Little Archie." The goal here is to get more people, of all interests, shapes and sizes, to come to the world of comic books. (The lack of "Iron Man" titles is, admittedly, a bit of a shocker.)

Not surprisingly, New York, the cultural capital of the country, is the Mecca of comic book stores. There are more than 40 comic shops in the five boroughs; here are a few you should check out on Saturday. Each store has its own specials and unique twists on the day, so hit more than one!

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