Free Comic Book Day At Nutley Library: ‘Calling All Fans’

NUTLEY, NJ — The Nutley Public Library will be holding an event for Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3.

Here’s what to expect, according to the library’s website:

“Calling all comic book fans! Stop by the library to collect the latest popular comics and grab a craft to take home. Sponsored by the Friends of the Nutley Public Library. For all ages. No registration required.”

For more information, visit youthservices.nutleypubliclibrary.org or call 973-667-0405, ext. 2623.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

What is Free Comic Book Day?

The popular annual event includes giveaways of free comic books (see the video below or click here for the full list of titles this year). See a full list of participating locations here.

According to the event website:

“Every year, on the first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage both curious, first-time comic book readers and seasoned comic book fans to flock to the best place in the comic book community: local comic shops. Each one is unique in its community, with a style and personality all its own, and each one carries a full line of comics, graphic novels, toys and related products. Local comic shops are the hubs of our community, where fans can come together to discover new comics, make lifelong friends, and find a sense of commonality. Major publishers such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, and Image Comics, along with a slew of independent publishers, put out free comics for fans to enjoy at the more than 2,300 local comic shops that participate in Free Comic Book Day.”

This year’s selection of comics includes beloved franchises such as Star Wars, Godzilla, Transformers, Mega Man and Street Fighter.

"Each year, we aim to deliver a memorable Free Comic Book Day experience for fans everywhere," said Free Comic Book Day spokesperson Ashton Greenwood.

"We know comic book retailers are looking forward to treating their communities to a fun-filled day celebrating comic books, and we think this year’s title selection truly captures that spirit," Greenwood added.

• See Related: Free Comic Book Day (Participating Comic Shops In Essex County)

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