Get ready for the biggest annual celebration of comic books! Free Comic Book Day takes place on Saturday, May 7, 2022 when you and the kids can head over to your favorite local comic store to pick up your very own freebies. It’s a great time to find new comics, dress up in costume, get the kids motivated in reading, and simply have fun with the community.

Below, we’ve rounded-up some of the Austin-area stores that are participating with fun events. For a full listing of locations, you can visit the Free Comic Book Day website and type in your zip code to find the store nearest you.

Where To Go On Free Comic Book Day:

Austin Books & Comics
Open from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.  Each fan will be able to choose FREE COMICS from a wide selection available in a huge set-up at the at the end of the building! Costumes encouraged! For more details, check out their Facebook event page.

Dragons Lair Comics and Fantasy
Doors are open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and the event is open to everyone — from those new to comics to longtime fans, and young and old readers alike. They’ll also have bouncy castle, a Create-A-Comic Booth, a Cosplay Contest, and lots of special guests including The Greater Austin Comic Con, The 501st Legion, The Ghostbusters of Austin, and more.  For more info, you can visit their website.

Dress up & have some fun on Free Comic Book Day! Photo from Dragon’s Lair’s Facebook page.

Rogues Gallery Comics and Games (Round Rock)
Open from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., head on over and take your pick from their tables! Comics will be arranged by all-ages, teen and up, and mature readers. As always, the best selection will be early on. Costumes are welcome and encouraged, bring your friends and comic book newbies. Visit their Facebook event page for more info.

Titan Moon Comics (Cedar Park)
According to their Facebook page, in addition to loads of free comics, they will have Line Trivia starting at 8 a.m., grab bags for the first 20 people, 15% off entire store (exclusions apply), local artists in store. For more info, visit their Facebook page.

We hope you find some great new comics to read!