Free Comic Book Day Coming To Red Bank Store

RED BANK, NJ — Free Comic Book Day is returning to stores across the nation for 2025, including one store in Red Bank.

The annual event is held on the first Saturday of May each year and includes giveaways of free comic books at participating locations (for a full list of this year’s titles, you can click here).

This year, Free Comic Book Day will take place on Saturday, May 3.

In Red Bank, Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash will be one of the many stores taking part in the event, according to their website, and will have JSA Authentication on hand for attendees. The store is inviting guests to come in from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To find a full list of participating locations for Free Comic Book Day, you can click here.

What Is Free Comic Book Day?
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.”

What Are The 2025 Comic Book Selections?
According to the event website, the Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) Retailer Selection Committee has selected 46 comic book titles for this year’s event.

These titles include 13 Gold Sponsor comics and 33 Silver Sponsor comics. This year’s selection of Silver Sponsor comics includes franchises such as Star Wars, Godzilla, Transformers, Mega Man, and Street Fighter.

Other notable Silver Sponsor titles are available from Alien Books, First Second Books, Rebellion, and Vault Comics.

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

“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 continued. "There’s something for every kind of fan, from long-time readers to the comic book curious.”

To learn more about Free Comic Book Day, you can visit the event website.

Jay & Silent Bob’s Secret Stash is located at 65 Broad Street, Red Bank.