The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe #1
Publisher: Marvel
Marvel kicks off its FCBD lineup with this dual-feature special. Writer Joe Kelly teams with industry legend John Romita Jr. to preview the relaunched Amazing Spider-Man series, while Deniz Camp and Cody Ziglar craft a prelude to the Ultimate Universe crossover event featuring Miles Morales.
Blood Type #0
Publisher: Oni Press
Get an exclusive first look at Corinna Bechko and Andrea Sorrentino's upcoming vampire series with this special FCBD issue reprinting the original short story from Epitaphs From the Abyss.
Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1
Publisher: Titan
Titan Comics continues its FCBD tradition with this action-packed preview of Conan's latest adventure, featuring three interconnected stories building toward an epic confrontation with the serpent god Set.
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins/Black Hammer #1
Publisher: Dark Horse
Dark Horse offers fans double the excitement with tales from both the Critical Role universe (following Beau and Caleb's dinner theater mishap) and Jeff Lemire's acclaimed Black Hammer series.
DC All In: 2025 Special Edition #1
Publisher: DC
DC's flipbook format returns, offering glimpses into both the main DC Universe (featuring Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque's Superman Unlimited) and Jeff Lemire's Absolute Universe stories.
Energon Universe 2025 Special #1
Publisher: Skybound
The surprise-hit Energon Universe continues expanding with three brand-new interconnected stories featuring Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals - complete with a major twist that required cover censorship.
Fantastic Four/X-Men #1
Publisher: Marvel
Ryan North and Humberto Ramos deliver a new Fantastic Four adventure alongside Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing's revelatory X-Men story exploring Charles Xavier's early recruitment efforts.
Participating in Free Comic Book Day
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3, 2025. Use the official FCBD Store Locator to find participating retailers near you. While comics are free to fans, remember that shops incur costs - consider supporting them with additional purchases.
Gargoyles: Demona #1
Publisher: Dynamite
Original creator Greg Weisman expands the Gargoyles mythos with this special setting up Demona's solo series, offering long-time fans new stories while Disney's animated revival remains elusive.
Godzilla: The New Heroes #1
Publisher: IDW
Get a first look at IDW's ambitious new Godzilla shared universe with exclusive preview content and a ten-page prelude story introducing the kaiju-filled world launching later this summer.
Power Rangers/VR Troopers #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Following IGN's exclusive announcement, this special offers previews of both the upcoming VR Troopers revival and nostalgic looks back at previous comics from the cult-classic franchise.
Star Wars #1
Publisher: Marvel
Marvel's refreshed Star Wars comics line gets the FCBD treatment with three original stories tied to Charles Soule's Legacy of Vader, Marc Guggenheim's Jedi Knights, and Alex Segura's core Star Wars series.
Thundercats/The Powerpuff Girls #1
Publisher: Dynamite
Dynamite delivers perhaps FCBD's most unexpected crossover as Third Earth's Thundercats meet Townsville's Powerpuff Girls in what promises to be an entertainingly bizarre adventure.
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