What do Archie, the Powerpuff Girls, Speed Racer, and Minecraft have in common? Free Comic Book Day.
What is Free Comic Book Day?
On the first Saturday in May, newbie and veteran comic book collectors head to the nearest comic book store for an action-packed comic celebration. Each year, a Retailer Selection Committee picks 46 titles (thirteen Gold Sponsor comics and thirty-three Silver Sponsors) that are given out for free at shops around the globe.
This year’s comic book lineup features something for everyone: from superheroes to TV shows and video games, beloved franchises, and favorites for young readers.
Some 2025 Free Comic Books include:
- Archie's Comics Spectacular
- Power Rangers/ VR Troopers
- Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures/ Avatar: The Last Airbender
- ThunderCats PowerPuff Girls #0
- I Hate Fairyland
- Speed Racer #0
- Fantastic Four/ X-Men #1
- Spider-Man/ Ultimate Universe #1
- Disney's Phineas and Ferb
- Dr. Seuss FCBD Exclusive
- Energon Universe Special
- Conan The Barbarian: Scourge of the Serpent
- Minecraft: The Manga/ Beyblade X
Delaware Comic Book Shops
Born to Game - Middletown: 821 N. Broad St, Middletown, DE 19709
The Comic Book Shop!: 1855 Marsh Road, Wilmington, DE 19810
Comicmania: 4381 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808
Captain Blue Hen Comics & Entertainment: 280 E Main St., Newark, DE 19711
Other Ways to Celebrate
- Buy a gift card to a local comic book store.
- Follow or share one of their posts on social media.
- Borrow a comic from the Delaware Libraries using hoopla. hoopla is a digital media service offered by Delaware Public Libraries that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV!
Meet Delaware's Newest Superhero: Captain Westside
Captain Westside and the Health Heroes follows Carmen, a young Delawarean, as she fights her fear of doctors and health care with the help of Captain Westside, the superhero leader of the “Health Heroes.” The story teaches children the significance of staying healthy, being courageous, and feeling more confident as they navigate the challenges of today’s world.
The goal is to distribute 6,000 Captain Westside children’s books during the first year after publication through the Reach Out and Read program. Reach Out and Read provides new books to young patients during their routine visits and provides books for children throughout our communities.
Ways to Support the Project
- Captain Westside is doing a book tour and wants to visit your school. Register here.
- When you purchase your $12 book, another copy is gifted to their youngest patients.
Disclaimer: CertifiKID is Macaroni KID's parent company. I receive a small portion of any CertifiKID sales.
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