Free Comic Book Day: Take Your Picture With Batgirl

Fans of the Avengers, Spider-Man and Transformers can pick up special-edition issues starring their favorite superheroes during Free Comic Book Day on May 5.

in Florissant will have free comics to give away. From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., visitors to the shop may receive a free special-issue comic while supplies last. Forty-two different titles will be available, including comics targeted toward kids. A full list of Free Comic Book Day titles is available online.

Free Comic Book Day is an annual celebration of comics. Each May, retailers, publishers, suppliers and distributors make some comics free in an effort to reward comic book veterans and draw in new fans.

"It's a day to introduce people who may be new to the hobby or let existing fans try out new things," said Rick Tess, store manager at the Fantasy Shop. "It's just a fun day."

All Fantasy Shop stores also will run a special sale for back issues throughout the weekend. All regularly-priced (below $10) back issues will be priced at $1 each.

Visitors to the Florissant store will have the opportunity to take photos with Batgirl and Supergirl, too.

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