PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Buoyed by a pair of big budget superhero films this summer, retailers and publishers are poised to give away free comics at events aimed at building communities among long-time fans and at capturing new readers.
Free Comic Book Day is held annually on the first Saturday in May.
It is more than a marketing move by comic book publishers and retailers aimed at drumming up new readers. It’s also become a chance for readers to find a sense of community with fellow fans who are blending the appeal of caped crusaders and arch-villains on screens with the printed page.
Mike Ferrero, who owns Fat Jack’s Comicrypt in Philadelphia, said Friday he’s seen the number of new readers grow each year.
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