TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Every year, National Free Comic Book Day lands on the first Saturday of May and that’s tomorrow, May 4. One of Tucson’s treasured comic book stores, Heroes and Villains, is going all out and giving away thousands of comics.
With over 10,000 comics ready to be picked up, Heroes and Villains is bringing lots of new content to the table.
“Over a dozen different titles, all new stuff from the publishers. From big superhero stuff like DC’s Absolute Power Event, Marvel’s Blood Hunt event and then a new big one is Energon Universe, which is the Transformers and G. I. Joe comics that’s coming out.”
It’s all fun and games at Heroes and Villains, but on a special day like free comic book day, there are some ground rules to follow. They'll have a designated area for the thousands of comics they’re giving away.
“We’re gonna lead you straight to it right when you come in though," Morrow said. "Right where the comics are, and you can get one of each per person. So, it’s not a limit of just one comic or just two comics, you can get one of everything that looks good to you.”
Since Free Comic Book Day lands on May the 4th—an unofficial holiday to many fans of the Star Wars franchise—Heroes and Villains encourages you to show up with your best Star Wars gear.
“May the 4th be with you, obviously, but there will be definitely some Star Wars specific stuff happening," Morrow said. "Show up in your Star Wars gear and there might be something special in store for you.”
Morrow says free comic book day is like a “Black Friday” event for them, with a couple of comic book fans telling me off-camera that they’ll be showing up bright and early for their favorites. Remember to arrive early on Saturday to make sure you get your hands on a free comic book, or several!
Heroes and Villains is located at 4533 E. Broadway Blvd. The store's Saturday hours at 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Jacqueline Aguilar is a multimedia journalist at KGUN 9. Born and raised in Yuma, AZ., she is no stranger to the unforgiving Arizona heat. Now this U of A wildcat is excited to be back in Tucson and is looking forward to involving herself in the community. Share your story ideas with Jacqueline by emailing jacqueline.aguilar@kgun9.com or connecting on Facebook, Instagram or X.
