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Free Comic Book Day in the Hudson Valley



Celebrate the love of comics at these locations

Free Comic Book Day 2024

Free Comic Book Day is an annual promotional effort by the North American comic book industry to attract new readers to independent comic book stores. Participating comic book stores and bookstores around the world offer a selection of free comics to bring new readers in, bring old readers back, and thank current readers for their support.

We have rounded up a list of stores that are participating.

246 Main St. Ste #5, New Paltz. 845-255-1115
Free Comic Book Day 2024, Saturday May 4th!!!

319 Wall St Unit 1, Kingston. (845) 689-4793
Stop in to get some free comics (while supplies last), do some art, and celebrate! Free Comic Book Day is a day where publishers put out a huge variety of comics tied to current or upcoming series. Each comic is a one-shot (i.e. a freestanding story) that does not require you to know the back stories or characters to enjoy. We will have comics for every age and interest while supplies last! Limit 3 free comics without purchase; one of as many titles as you'd like with purchase. All comics are age-graded: E - all ages, T - ages 13+, M - ages 18+


Haven for Heroes
34-36 Front St, Port Jervis. (845) 856-1866
Comics, Cards, Collectibles - All your nerdy needs!

The Rift Games
2085 E Main St, Cortlandt Manor. (914) 930-8345 
Free select comics, may also have some special guests!

POW! Card Games & Comics
175 Broadway, Port Ewen. (845) 616-5473
We're giving out FREE comics to all who come by! There are some specific titles to be handed out, but we'll have SALES on all of our other comics. Buy one get one free on all back issues and dollar comics! Come by early to get the best selection. Come by late to get the best quantity!



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