Summertime Special: Free Comic Book Day

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s FREE Comic Book Day! Every super hero knows that plans change in a flash, so, this year, it’s FREE Comic Book Summer.

The annual event usually takes place on the first Saturday in May. However, this year, the plans changed (thanks to you know what) and now it’s been rescheduled for this summer. The extension allows for the accommodation of social-distancing and store capacity regulations across the country

From July 15 to September 9, comic shops will receive five to six FREE Comic Book Day titles in their weekly shipment. Release of the titles will vary by shop, as retailers are encouraged to release the books as necessary for their unique circumstances.

One retailer might release one title a day, while another may make all of that week’s titles available at once. The change is designed to be flexible and customizable, so retailers and fans can get the most out the event. Here are participating comic book stores in the Kansas City area. Double check with each individual store for details on when they are offering the FREE comic books.