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  1. Find out Saturday by fiziko · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: Which Comic Books To Start My 3-Year-Old With?

    The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day. It's a great time to sample a variety of comics and styles for all ages. Expose your son to a wide variety of options and gauge his reactions accordingly when making further buying decisions. This year's collections include multiple Spider-Man titles, the first issue of Superman Family Adventures (which is a STRONG candidate), Atomic Robo (one of the best, and truly "all ages"; think Pixar on the comic book page) and more. Every reader is different, so find out on May 5 and cater to him.

  2. I "second" Owly - also "Free Comic Book Day"! by Insightfill · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: Which Comic Books To Start My 3-Year-Old With?
    I'd also recommend "Korgi" from Top Shelf.

    However: this Saturday is "National Free Comic Book Day" in the US and parts of the world. Be sure to visit a local comic book store. Or a library - some have special events. One year, our local library actually had some of the Top Shelf authors/artists on-site. They made recommendations based on interests and age, and even signed the issues they were handing out.

  3. Re:free as in beer! by zootm · · Score: 1 · on Free Comic Book Day 2005
    Well, I live in Canada, so I guess it doesn't matter anyway. There should be an effort to turn this into an international event, rather that just an American one...
    It is. There are participating stores worldwide, it's just more prolific and the states and Canada (the site mentions "North America and around the world"). Their store locator even works with Canadian addresses (whereas I had to go through a couple of menus to find out I need to sit on a bus for 3 hours to get a free comic...).
  4. Re:"Nationwide"? For what values of 'nation'? by Shky · · Score: 1 · on Free Comic Book Day 2005

    Nationwide Canada, as well. The website allows you to search by zip and postal code to find supporting stores. http://www.freecomicbookday.com/fcbd_locator.asp

  5. Re:"Nationwide"? For what values of 'nation'? by slashrogue · · Score: 2, Informative · on Free Comic Book Day 2005

    10. Is this just happening in the U.S.?

    Any comic book store in the world can participate in Free Comic Book Day, although there may be some limitations on which titles are available in which countries due to licensing and other considerations. If you want your local store to get involved, let them know!

    From the FAQ

  6. Independence by Whigh · · Score: 2, Interesting · on Getting Small Press (Comics) To The Masses

    Of course, there are people in the web published arena getting their own interests involved.

    Also, isn't Free Comic Book Day coming up soon? (May 3)
    Perhaps a Comics Week should be declared?

  7. Something to do after the movie by starvingartist12 · · Score: 1 · on Review: Spiderman

    Ultimate Spider-Man issue #1 will be one of the free books being handed out on Free Comic Book Day. It's the fourth comic book down at the website (alongside JLA Adventures, Tomb Raider and a Star Wars pre-AoTC comic.)

    Ultimate Spider-Man is an amazing comic book. It's a retelling of the classic story for a newer generation. It's a great jumping on point for any new reader. Plus, now, it's free =)

    Oh... you can also read the rest of the series for free in Flash format at Marvel's dot.Comics site.

    From the Free Comic Book Day site:

    ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1--FCBD EDITION
    by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley, & Art Thibert

    The perfect comic book for Spider-Man movie fans! New readers will meet Peter Parker, Mary Jane, Norman Osborn, Aunt May and Uncle Ben in the upcoming smash film - and this highly-sought-after debut issue begins their new adventures! Whether they're already a Spider-Fan, or only know the Web-Spinner from his upcoming motion picture, this easy-to-follow, introductory adventure is just the ticket for new customers! Cover by Marvel Editor In Chief Joe Quesada!

  8. Re:Killing Wolverine AND A FREE COMIC BOOK by spideyct · · Score: 2, Informative · on Review: Spiderman

    Uh, you don't have to go far to find another method of killing Wolverine....

    Drop by your local comic store this weekend to pick up your FREE COMIC BOOK. While there, you could also pick up Wolverine #175 -- the most recent -- for another possible answer debated in this thread.

    (I'm trying not to lone-gunmen-are-dead the ending, but I think I'm failing miserably)

  9. Fixed link by T.Hobbes · · Score: 3, Informative · on Review: Spiderman

    The link is broken.. try this link, to the main page of the event, insted.