Stories For All Ages When Comic Book Day Returns On Saturday

Join the excitement this weekend as millions of comic books are given away absolutely free.

Thousands of comic book shops across the continent and around the plant will be celebrating Free Comic Book Day, including Newtown’s own Cave Comics.

“They say you can’t get something for nothing, but they’re wrong!” says Cave Comics owner Pat Callanan. “On May 7, there’s absolutely no purchase required to get a free comic book. Just get yourself to Cave Comics, and see what’s available with no strings attached. Bring your family, your friends, your neighbors — there’s plenty available, and a comic book for everyone’s tastes.”

Now in its fourth year, Free Comic Book Day has proven to be a smashing success, spreading the word that comics are terrific reading.

“No matter what sort of stories or characters you like, we’ll have something for you on Saturday, May 7,” promised Mr Callanan. “Readers of all ages will find something appropriate to stir their imaginations.”

“Our visitors can get a sneak peek at Revenge of Sith thanks to a special Star Wars comic. They’ll also see The Batman Strikes, a thrilling all-ages title focusing on a young Dark Knight,” said Callanan. “They can also grab Marvel Adventures: Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four and experience a team-up with these favorite characters.”

Choices beyond the world of super heroes will be available, too. Archie Comics recounts the timeless exploits of Betty & Veronica, with the return of Katy Keene. Homer, Marge, and the rest of the brood show up in the Bongo Comics Gimme Gimme Giveaway. G.I. Joe reports for duty in a comic that kids and adults alike will love, while Disney’s Uncle Scrooge also makes an appearance in his own giveaway.

For those looking for something entirely new, there’s even an inspired retelling of the Robin Hood legend that takes place in feudal Japan: Ronin Hood of the 47 Samurai, as well as special anthology of stores revolving around the theme of Flight. And budding artists will be particularly taken with Impact University, a collection of lessons on how to create comic books.

For those who are new to comics, Cave Comics will also offer Wizard Presents the Top 100 trade Paperbacks of All Time #1 from the publishers of Wizard magazine. It’s a thorough listing of popular stories from the history of comics, and is completely free.

Regular updates, information about comic books, and lists of participating publishers and their comics are all online at www.FreeComicBookDay.com.

Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 11 am and runs until 7 pm at Cave Comics, 57 Church Hill Road in Newtown. Call 426-4346 for more information.