Free Comic Book Day

Worldwide comic book giveaway, 5/4, with participants including Capital City Comics (608-251-8445); Westfield Comics (608-833-4444). freecomicbookday.com.

media release: The 22nd Annual Worldwide Free Comic Book Day comes to Madison with FREE

COMIC BOOKS for All Ages at WESTFIELD COMICS!

Westfield Comics in Madison is joining thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the biggest day in the comic book industry and comic art form this Saturday, May 4th. (Yep. May The 4th Be With You) On Free Comic Book Day, over 5.6 million comic books will be given away by participating stores worldwide, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books!

Free Comic Book Day is a great event for the whole community. The variety of stories that are told in modern comics today ensure that readers of all ages -- children, teens, and adults - can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations.

Celebrating its 22nd year, Free Comic Book Day introduces new readers to the wonders of comics and even if you have never picked up a comic book, Westfield Comics welcomes everyone into their stores on May 4th, because there are so many amazing things to discover through comics!

This is the 22nd year that Westfield Comics is celebrating Free Comic Book Day, offering the community, and local libraries a fun, family-oriented event where everyone can find a comic they will enjoy.

Comics are perfect for today's times. Recently comic books and graphic novels have been propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into popular movies and TV shows. Comics are a fun and enduring form of entertainment for readers to dive into as imagination comes to life with the turn of every page. The first Saturday of May has been and will continue to be a big day in the comic book world.

Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes of their favorite characters!

Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.freecomicbookday.com

Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 10am and runs until 6pm at Westfield Comics located on the West side at 7475 Mineral Point Road in High Point Center next to Dollar Tree and Planet Fitness.