This weekend will be one for the books – comic books, that is. To celebrate the uber-popular genre, comic book stores will be giving away free books to anyone who walks through their doors.
The event takes place this Saturday, May 1 at participating comic book shops across North America and the world will hand out comics from a selection of 50 titles.
In Vancouver, a number of shops will be celebrating with free books and guest appearances by creators.
Big Pete’s Comics and Collectibles
- Where: 128 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver
- Big Pete’s will feature special events with the following creators:
- Daniel Way
- Ed Brisson
- John Gallagher
- Simon Roy
- Max Dunbar
- Rob Dumo
- Sylvia Soska
- Jen Soska
Golden Age Comics
- Where: 852 Granville St., Vancouver
RX Comics
- Where: 2418 Main St., Vancouver
The Comicshop
- Where: 3518 West 4th Ave., Vancouver
AC Cards & Comics
- Where: 1792 Renfrew St., Vancouver
The Connection Games & Comics
- Where: 2945 Renfrew St., Vancouver