Free Comic Book Day Events in the Philly Area @freecomicbook #FreeComicBookDay #FCBD19

May 4th is a special day for a couple of reasons.  There's something for the Star Wars fans: May the 4th be with you celebrates Star Wars Day.  

Plus it's Free Comic Book Day 2019!  

Fans around the country will gather at participating local libraries and comic book shops to get their comic book fix.  My kids look forward to this every year!

Get ready for Free Comic Book Day:

• Find a participating shop
• Browse the comic selection ahead of time
• Arrive Early {first come, first served}
• Costumes are optional but encouraged
• Follow the shop's social media accounts for details

*many have limits for the # of free comics, check with your local shop to find out more

Participating Shops in the Philly area:

NEW WAVE COMICS and COLLECTIBLES                               

4020 SKIPPACK PIKE

SKIPPACK, PA, 19474

(610) 222-9200

UNCANNY!

160 N GULPH RD

STE 2015

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, 19406

(610) 337-1555

COMIC ZEN   11 AM – 8 PM

301-A W MAIN ST

LANSDALE, PA, 19446

(267) 263-4219

UNCANNY!

272 MONTGOMERY MALL

NORTH WALES, PA, 19454

(610) 828-5848

SHOWCASE COMICS

1015 W. LANCASTER AVE.

BRYN MAWR, PA, 19010

(610) 527-6236

MAZZ COMICS

1 CHESNEY LANE

ERDENHEIM, PA, 19038

(215) 233-2030

HERO COMPLEX

4456 MAIN ST

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19127

AMALGAM COMICS & COFFEEHOUSE

2578 FRANKFORD AVE 1ST FL S

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19125

(215) 427-3300

FAT JACK'S COMICRYPT

2006 SANSOM STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19103

(215) 963-0788

THE ONTARIO STREET COMIC SHOP

2235 EAST ONTARIO STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19134

(215) 288-7338

BRAVE NEW WORLDS  11 AM – 8 PM

55 N. SECOND STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106

(215) 925-6525

FAT JACK'S COMICRYPT

7596 HAVERFORD AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19151

(215) 473-6333

ATOMIC CITY COMICS 11AM-6PM

638 SOUTH STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19147

(215) 625-9613

May the 4th Be With You/Free Comic Book Day Block Party

Free Family Event, all ages welcome!  Local artists/vendors, cosplay contest, follow the FB event page for more info.

Library Events:

May 4th

NERDCON 9AM
Chester County Library
450 Exton Sq Parkway
Exton, PA  19341
610-280-2600
Details to come


STAR WARS DAY  2PM

Lovett Memorial Library
6945 Germantown Avenue (Germantown Ave. & Sedgwick St.)
Philadelphia, PA 19119-2189
215-685-2095

Celebrate Star Wars Day with games, crafts, and the chance to win a cool surprise! 

Recommended for ages 6 and up.  Supplies are limited; first come, first served.



May 11th

COMIC CON

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 

Free Library of Philadelphia

1901 Vine Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103

The 5th annual Comic Con; due to the nature of a public building and space constraints, your Eventbrite ticket does not necessarily guarantee you access to the event. The first 500 attendees to arrive on site and check in at the Registration Desk will be given event badges guaranteeing them access to the full event.

Free Tickets:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-library-comic-con-2019-tickets-53569394501