May is full of nerdy goodness. And one of the best is Free Comic Book Day. Always falling on the 1st Saturday in May. Many comic book stores and libraries all around Michigan will be participating.

FCBD started back in 2001. According to Nationaltoday.com, retailer Joe Field started proposing making an event in conjunction with all of the huge superhero film releases in the summer. Comic Creator, Jim Valentino seconded this thought, saying to start the day with the release of the 2002 Spider-Man movie. Soon after Free Comic Book Day was set for the first Saturday of May every year.

Free Comic Book Day is a great way to introduce new and young readers to comics. Generally, there are many selections for young readers and plenty for adults too. Some of the comics that are going to be available include FCBD 2023 DOG MAN AND THE LEAGUE OF MISFITS, FCBD 2023 UMBRELLA ACADEMY & WITCHER (MR), FCBD 2023 ANIMAL CROSSING & KIRBY MANGA MANIA, FCBD 2023 STAR WARS HIGH REPUB ADVS & AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER, FCBD 2023 CONAN BARBARIAN SP (MR) and FCBD 2023 SPIDEY & FRIENDS #1. That's only a few, check out the full 2023 catalog here.

Many retailers add bonuses and extra sales on FCBD, so it is best to check your local shop's social media to see what's happening.

For instance, Vault of Midnight Detroit will have artist Mark Sarmelin visiting.

Usually, most stores allowed 2-3 comics per visitor, but some have bonus comics for bringing in cans for food drives. Check with your store to see if they are participating.

There is an easy shop listing you can search for your local stores right here.

Here are a few of the local comic shops participating:

3277 W. 12 MILE ROAD
BERKELEY, MI, 48072

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861 E. AUBURN RD
ROCHESTER HILLS, MI, 48307
(248) 852-3356

2125 S Telegraph Rd suite d
Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
(248) 334-4139

7366 Haggerty Rd
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
(248) 592-3049

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4 N BROADWAY ST.
LAKE ORION, MI, 48362
(248) 693-1735

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28059 JOHN R RD
MADISON HTS, MI, 48071
(248) 399-3213

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48551 VAN DYKE RD
SHELBY TWP, MI, 48317
(586) 731-6473

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575 FOREST AVENUE
PLYMOUTH, MI, 48170
(734) 392-7905

Some of the events happening on that day include:
Join us as we host our 5th Annual Free Comic Book Day!
Jason Douglas, Local Comic Book Writer will be joining us all day!
Come take pictures with the Mystery Machine and Batmobile from 12 pm to 3 pm for $10!
Free Face Painting for the kids from 2 pm to 5 pm courtesy of Face Flair!
Cosplay Contest judged by our Social Media Fans for a $50 Gift Card!
Giveaways, raffles, and much more!
3 comics per person
3 additional comics for a $1 Donation
All proceeds benefit Foundation Fighting Blindness

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A-Z CARDS & COMICS
32647 FORD ROAD
GARDEN CITY, MI, 48135
(734) 425-6780

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2061 GOLFSIDE
YPSILANTI, MI, 48197
(734) 434-0283

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20702 VAN BORN RD
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI, 48125
(313) 724-6482

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219 S MAIN
ANN ARBOR, MI, 48104
(734) 998-1413

2857 E Grand Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-2165

95A Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 776-9013

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