Free Comic Book Day 2022 will take place on the first Saturday in May next year.

The press release follows:

Media Release -- Diamond Comic Distributors is pleased to announce that Free Comic Book Day (FCBD), one of the comic book industry's most beloved and anticipated celebrations, will return to its traditional "First Saturday in May" date in 2022. The celebration is set to take place at local comic shops across the U.S. on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

"We are so excited for Free Comic Book Day to make its return to the first Saturday in May. We know it's an event fans look forward to each spring, and we're working with our retailer and vendor partners to make this year's event one of the best yet!" said Free Comic Book Day spokesperson, Ashton Greenwood. "Free Comic Book Day is a great opportunity for newcomers to dive into the world of comics and for longtime readers to try a new title they may not have picked up otherwise. We encourage fans everywhere to visit their local comic shops on Saturday, May 7 to celebrate!"

Free Comic Book Day 2022 will feature forty-five free titles available at participating local comic shops. The titles will be comprised of eleven gold and thirty-four silver sponsor titles. Titles will be announced to the public in December and will appear in the January 2022 edition of the PREVIEWS catalog.

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ABOUT FREE COMIC BOOK DAY— Free Comic Book Day is the comic book specialty market's annual event where participating comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their comic shops. The event is the perfect opportunity to introduce friends and family to the many worlds of wonder available at local comic shops. From superheroes to slice-of-life to action/adventure and beyond, Free Comic Book Day has a comic book for everyone!