Wednesday, April 19, 2017

DC Comics / Free Comic Book Day 2017

 ​It's almost time for one of the most beloved pop culture holidays of the year, Free Comic book Day 2017 (FCBD)!

Otherwise known as Christmas in the world of comics, on Saturday, May 6th, DC Comics will take center stage by releasing a pair of perfectly timed releases:  WONDER WOMAN FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1 and DC SUPER HERO GIRLS FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1.

As you will see with the hyperlinked information above, both books are great ways to get ready for the highly-anticipated Wonder Woman film. WONDER WOMAN FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1 (written by New York Times Best Selling writer Greg Rucka and illustrated by Nicola Scott) tells the definitive and shocking tale of Diana's first year as Earth's protector. For younger comic book fans, DC SUPER HERO GIRLS FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1 (written by Shea Fontana and illustrated by Yancey Labat) features an exciting story from the upcoming graphic novel DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: SUMMER OLYMPUS that is coming out on June 27th.

ABOUT FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

​Free Comic Book Day is an annual event where comic book shops across North America open their doors and give free books to anyone who visits (while supplies last). More than two million books will be given away to readers of all ages, with the ultimate goal of introducing a whole new generation to comic books, while celebrating a medium that is very near and dear to our hearts. Additional details, including a list of participating locations, can be found at www.freecomicbookday.com!

 

ABOUT WONDER WOMAN FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1

New York Times best-selling writer Greg Rucka and fan-favorite artist Nicola Scott weave the definitive and shocking tale of Diana's first year as Earth's protector. Paradise has been breached, Ares stirs, and the Amazons must answer with a champion of their own...one who is willing to sacrifice her home amongst her sisters to save a world she has never seen. Wonder Woman's journey begins in this epic origin story.

 

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C SUPER HERO GIRLS FCBD SPECIAL EDITION #1
DC Super Hero Girls is an exciting new universe of superhero storytelling that builds character and confidence and empowers girls to discover their true potential. This special FCBD issue features an exciting, action-packed story from the upcoming original graphic novel DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: SUMMER OLYMPUS that readers of all ages will enjoy.​