The
principles of economics teach us that there is no free lunch. But they should
also teach us that there is such a
thing as a free comic book.* In fact, there is a whole day for them: Free Comic
Book Day.
FCBD is a
thrillingly easy event to hit up. Occurring once a year – every first Saturday
of May – it is celebrated by brick-and-mortar comic shops who offer free books
to any interested patrons or passersby. All of the
major publishers participate (DC, Marvel, Image – think Walking Dead) and a host
of others, too.
In Boston,
the best places to collect your freebies would be Newbury Comics, New England
Comics, and – at the very top – Comicopia in Kenmore Square. Free Comic Book
Day may be over, but check out these shops when you get a chance. Even if they
don’t have any remnants leftover, each has a healthy selection of discounted
issues and paperback collections.
And, if you’re
still interested, don’t forget the newly rescheduled Boston Comic Convention,
coming to town on August 3-4 at the World Seaport Trade Center. Last year’s
event at the Hynes was a great time, and this one is only going to be bigger.
Lastly, I
caught Iron Man 3 last weekend on the
big (BIG) screen at the Fenway Regal (totes awesome, by the way). In celebration, enjoy these circa-five-years-ago pictures from the first Iron Man's London premiere.
Til next time!
*(Please note that in actuality the principles of economics teach us that even free comics cost money to produce and to shelf – they just don’t cost the customer anything. So… they’re not free, after all.)
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