Free Comic Book Day
5 free comics per person +5 BONUS free comics if you bring a donation for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Canned food is good. Cash and checks made out to BRAFB are extra appreciated. (Did you know that the BRAFB can provide 4 meals to local families for every $1 donated!?)
Will there be comics for kids and adults? Yes! And Teens too! There’s a color coding system for age ratings that we’re happy to help with.
Can I wear a costume? COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! It’s one of our favorite things about FCBD. Let your fandom flag fly!
Will there be a Tent Sale this year? YES!
Any Specials inside the store? Yes! Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3th are DOUBLE POINTS DAYS! Earn 2x reward points on your purchases!
Will there be Online Sales or discounts on the website? No. We are expecting record in-person turnout this year and will not be able to have an online sale on our website.
Can I bring some comics/graphic novels to trade in for cash or credit? Yes, we are accepting trade-ins, but there will be an extended turnaround time for the week before and after Free Comic Book Day.
Do you provide free comics to classrooms? YES! Local teachers in Charlottesville or local areas (Albemarle, Crozet, etc) can sign up their classrooms on our website – we’re taking applications for 2026 right now: more info on Comics in the Classroom 2026