Special: Free Comic Book Day 2022 Ranking

Hey dudes are you ready to? Head down to your local comic book shop next Saturday (May 7th, 2022) and grab some free comics!? This is also the first actual special I type up on the blog since the switch up last month so I hope you enjoy. For a full list of retailers participating in FCBD head over to www.freecomicbookday.com you can also check out the books available at that time there or read below for my rankings.

46. Doctor Who #1

(W) Jody Houser (A) Roberta Ingranata

Exclusive lead-in to an epic new Doctor Who story arc, launching May 2022!
An epic adventure with the traveling Time Lord, this issue serves as a lead-in to the explosive new story arc that reveals the very early years of the Doctor. Past, present, and future all collide in a Doctor Who tale that's out of this universe!
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Rating: All Ages

45. Tex In The Land Of Seminoles

(W) Michele Rubini (A) Michele Rubini (CA) Massimo Carnevale

An unexpected turn of events puts Tex in command of the Army scouts. Faced with the bloodthirsty behavior of his companions, Tex can only show his true nature and oppose the massacre of the Seminole women and children. Heroic fighter of the day turns into a hunted deserter!
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: All Ages

44. Wandance/Blackguard

(W) Coffee, Ryo Hanada (A) Coffee, Ryo Hanada

 Exclusive previews of two new Kodansha manga. With thrilling scenes of Japanese hip-hop dance and quirky, charming characters, Wandance is a new, inspirational coming-of-age manga for fans of Blue Period and Your Lie in April. Blackguard is a dark, post-apocalyptic fantasy from the creator of Devils' Line, Ryo Hanada.
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

43. Marvel Voices #1

(W) Nadia Shammas, More (A) Luciano Vecchio, More (CA) Carlos E. Gomez, Jesus Aburtov

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2022: MARVEL'S VOICES #1 will be a unique introduction to the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed Marvel's Voices series, which spotlights creators and characters across Marvel's diverse and ever-evolving universe. The book will include seven Marvel's Voices stories, spotlighting creators and characters from different cultures, communities, and identities. In addition to a brand-new story starring Moon Girl by writer Nadia Shammas and artist Luciano Vecchio, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: MARVEL'S VOICES #1 will reprint the following stories from past Marvel's Voices one-shots:

Writer Evan Narcisse and artist Jahnoy Lindsay's tale showcasing the heroic journey of Brother Voodoo from MARVEL'S VOICES (2020) #1
Acclaimed artist Jeffrey Veregge's showcase of Marvel's greatest indigenous heroes from MARVEL'S INDIGENOUS VOICES (2020) #1
Oscar winning writer John Ridley and artist Olivier Coipel's action packed Miles Morales adventure from MARVEL'S VOICES: LEGACY (2021) #1
Writer Alyssa Wong and superstar artist Whilce Portacio's Wave and Bishop teamup story from MARVEL'S VOICES: IDENTITY (2021) #1
Artist Luciano Vecchio's rousing exploration of the history of LGBTQ+ representation in Marvel Comics from MARVEL'S VOICES: PRIDE (2021) #1
Writer/artist Leo Romero's celebration of Brazilian culture with the X-Men's Shark-Girl from MARVEL'S VOICES: COMUNIDADES (2021) #1 by Leo Romero

42. The Three Stooges

(W) S.A. Check, Jordan Gershowitz, James Kuhoric (A) Jorge Pacheco, Diego Tapie, Various (A/CA) Adrian Ropp

The Three Stooges have been entertaining families for almost a hundred years!  Their timeless brand of silly slapstick comedy transcends the ages and appeals to kids from 5 to 100!  This special Free Comic Book Day celebration introduces the wacky world of The Stooges to comic book readers new and old.  Take a trip (literally) through the many incarnations of The Three Stooges - Larry, Curly, Shemp, Curly Joe, and even some cartoon capers from those clunky champions, the Robonic Stooges! These wonderful stories will make you laugh out loud and share the love of laughter with family and friends.  Let Free Comic Book Day introduce you to the funniest comics of 2022 right here!
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Rating: All Ages

41. It Won't Always Be Like This

(W) Malaka Gharib (A/CA) Malaka Gharib

An intimate graphic memoir about an American girl growing up with her father's new Egyptian family, forging unexpected bonds and navigating adolescence in an unfamiliar country-from the award-winning author of I Was Their American Dream.
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Rating: Mature

40. Red Sonja Marvel Feature Stories

(W) Bruce Jones (A/CA) Frank Thorne

Red Sonja comes to a town that is being attacked by a Gorgon, who is turning the townspeople to stone.
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Rating: All Ages

39. Guardian Of Fukushima

March 11th, 2011: a massive earthquake off the coast of Japan triggered a devastating tsunami which, in turn, destroyed the three core reactors of the Fukushima nuclear power plant. This tragedy cost almost 20,000 lives and devastated countless more, including Naoto Matsumura, a farmer ordered to evacuate from the deadly radiation zone. Unwilling to abandon his beloved animals, Matsumura chose to return home to his farm, and to fight for the beauty of life. This powerful graphic novel from France intertwines Matsumura's story of human resilience and compassion with the compelling mythology of Japanese folk tales.
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Rating: All Ages

38. Stranger Things/Resident Alien

(W) Michael Moreci, Peter Hogan (A) Pius Bak, Steve Parkhouse (CA) Diego Galindo

Celebrating the weird and wonderful, we present stories both strange and alien! In Stranger Things, Eleven, Will and Jonathan go to a drive-in theater for a double creature feature, but the local festivities and scary costumes bring back haunting memories. In Resident Alien, Dr. Harry and nurse Asta help an elderly patient in the sleepy, small town of Patience investigate a ghostly presence in her house!
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

37. The Incal Universe

(W) Brandon Thomas, Dan Waters, Mark Russell (A/CA) Pete Woods, Jon Davis-Hunt, Yanick Paquette

Jodorowsky and Moebius's The Incal was a shot across the bow of graphic storytelling, an epic explosion of staggering art, mind-blowing worldbuilding, and ambitious plotting that combined to make one of the most influential comics of all time. Now, 42 years after its initial publication--and with a major movie adaptation in the works from filmmaker Taika Waititi--the Incal-verse expands with three extraordinary new series: Kill Wolfhead, by Brandon Peterson and Pete Woods; Dying Star, by Dan Waters and Jon Davis-Hunt; and Psychoverse, by Mark Russell and Yanick Paquette. Get your first look here!
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

36. The Overstreet Guide To Collecting Comics

(W) J. C. Vaughn (A) Brendon Fraim, Brian Fraim, Daniel Krall (CA) Ron Frenz, Sal Buscema

In this phenomenal time for comic book movies and TV shows, the team that brings you The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide offers a fantastic introduction (or re-introduction) to the true source material for those epics, the world of comic book collecting! Comic book pricing, grading, and the inspiration that comes from comics are all spotlighted in this 48-page Free Comic Book Day special! Exclusive original material.
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Rating: All Ages

35. Trese

(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo

The award-winning Filipino comic, now hit Netflix anime series! Foul play. Magic spells. Supernatural criminals. When the case takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. The Trese 2022 FCBD comic features a preview of the forthcoming Trese Volume 4: Last Seen After Midnight, along with bonus material on the comic, including some of Alexandra's journal entries chronicling her creature encounters and more. It also includes a sneak peek at The Art of Trese Anime, featuring art, sketches, photos, interviews and more on the making of the hit Netflix anime series.
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Rating: Mature

34. Enemies

(W) Svetlana Chmakova (A/CA) Svetlana Chmakova

 Felicity's sure she's going to do something big. Exactly what is still a mystery, but she'll figure it out. Her sister, Letty, teases Felicity that she never finishes stuff, but that's just because Letty is so perfect. Still, life is good with plenty of friends -- drawing with the art club and playing games with her buddies keep her busy. But when she decides to join a contest to show Letty that she CAN get things done, Felicity begins to wonder if friends becoming enemies is easier that she thought. Are they really enemies, though...? What does it even mean to be enemies? And...who is it that she needs the most on her side...?
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Rating: All Ages

33. Avatar: The Last Airbender/The Legend Of Korra

(W) Meredith McClaren (A) Meredith McClaren (A/CA) Kicking Shoes

Both your favorite avatars return in two all-new stories from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra! Dive into the fun for Free Comic Book Day, and expect excitement, familiar faces, and a hefty helping of shenanigans!
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: All Ages

32. Kaiju No. 8/Sakamoto Days

(W) Naoya Matsumoto, Yuto Suzuki (A) Naoya Matsumoto, Yuto Suzuki

Kaiju No. 8: Kafka wants to clean up kaiju, but not literally! Will a sudden metamorphosis stand in the way of his dream?With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he's become one himself?!
Sakamoto Days: Kill some time with former hit man Taro Sakamoto!Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He's now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

31. The Winchester Mystery House: The Hundred Year Curse

(W) Joshua Werner (A/CA) Damien Torres

As the Winchester Mystery House celebrates its centennial, a young woman on a tour of the amazing mansion find herself thrust into a supernatural experience that puts her in direct communication with the mansion itself, where she will learn the secret of the Hundred Year Curse. In this stand-alone one-shot comic, writer Joshua Werner and artist Damien Torres build upon The Winchester Mystery House comic book series based on the legendary mansion and inspired by true events.
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

30. Dav Pilkey Sampler

(W) Dav Pilkey (A/CA) Dav Pilkey

Laugh out loud with this supa fun Dav Pilkey sampler! This Free Comic Book Day exclusive includes fan-favorite moments from the worldwide bestselling Dog Man, Cat Kid Comic Club, and Captain Underpants series.
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Rating: All Ages

29. Bloodborne #1

(A) Piotr Kowalski

Exclusive lead-in to an epic new series, launching May 2022! Enter the city of Yharnam through the eyes of its citizens, when new hunters take to the streets to fight against the cruel and unusual epidemic that has gripped the city. In the black of night, families and faith will be tested... Based on the critically-acclaimed Bloodbourne video game!
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

28. The Year Of Valliant 2022

(W) Jeff Parker, Steve Foxe, Deniz Camp (A) Mike Norton, Jon Davis-Hunt, Marcio Fiorito (CA) Dexter Soy

 Explore the Valiant Universe on Free Comic Book Day 2022! Featuring original BLOODSHOT, ARCHER & ARMSTRONG, and NINJAK stories, this issue is a must-read for Valiant fans and the perfect intro for new readers. Plus: Exclusive first looks at the future of X-O MANOWAR, SHADOWMAN, and more!
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

27. The Rema Chronicles: Realm Of The Blue Mist

(W) Amy Kim Kibuishi (A/CA) Amy Kim Kibuishi

Tabby Simon is determined to learn what happened to her father, who was found dead after researching a tree that leaks a mysterious mist in her neighborhood. She is unexpectedly led to Rema, a distant world of magic and beauty that is periodically invaded by a nearby planet desperate for resources. While Tabby searches for the truth surrounding her father's death, she meets a handsome blue-haired boy named Philip. He has his own dangerous secrets, but has promised to help Tabby get home. As she learns more about this strange world, Tabby discovers that she is destined for something far greater than she ever could have imagined.
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Rating: All Ages

26. Street Fighter Masters: Blanka #1

(W) Matt Moylan (A/CA) Genzoman

It's time to go green with Blanka, the Brazilian berserker beastman! This electrically-charged icon of Street Fighter tears through the jungles of the Amazon in his first solo comic adventure!
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

25. The Electric Black: The Children Of Caine

(W) Joseph Schmalke (A) Joseph Schmalke, Rich Woodall

Julius Black and other extraordinary individuals identifying themselves as the Children of Caine traverse time and space inside an eerie emporium. Hunted for centuries to near-extinction, their mission is to collect mystical objects and provide a safe harbor for the last of their kind. The store's original owner, Erebus, has returned with a relic that could change the fortunes of these outcasts. Father Tomaso, the leader of White Lodge, sets a plan in motion to overthrow these Children of Caine and wipe magic from existence. The lines between good and evil, light and dark, are blurred in the continuing story of The Electric Black.
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

24. 25 Years Of Buffy The Vampire Slayer Special

(W) Various, Jeremy Lambert, Jordie Bellaire (A) Dan Mora, Marianna Ignazzi, Various (CA) Christa Miesner

What better way to celebrate 25 years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer than with a high school yearbook!
This Free Comic Book Day special, in actual yearbook format, is a retrospective of your fan-favorite character moments from the past two decades.
Celebrate the Chosen One(s), the Scoobies, and your faves through yearbook photos, vignettes, and plenty of jokes and lighthearted moments from an array of artists and writers.
Plus you won't want to miss a special look at the future of Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

23. Primos #1

(W) Al Madrigal (A) Carlo Barberi, Brian Reber (CA) Dave Johnson

The ultimate Latinx heroes for the 21st Century are here! Centuries ago, two Mayan brothers constructed a spacecraft that sent them hurtling into outer space. Returned to Earth only to find their culture and civilization destroyed, one of the brothers vows revenge and seeks to decimate the planet with intergalactic technology gathered on his travels. To prevent this, his sibling creates a contingency plan that activates the world's protectors - three descendants of their own family who have been granted great power. Now, the fate of the universe lies in the hands of three cousins scattered throughout Central and North America who have never even met.
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

22. Nottingham Special

(W) David Hazan (A/CA) Andrea Mutti

A very Merry Christmas. All eyes are on Everard Blackthorne, the Sheriff of Nottingham, when his predecessor is murdered in cold blood. It's business as usual for Ev, with Hood and the Merry Men pulling the strings and a terrible choice to make as the lives of Alan Dale's wife and son hang in the balance. This special issue of Nottingham takes place in between volumes 1 and 2 of the smash hit series.
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Mature

21. Jonna And The Unpossible Monsters

Rainbow has been searching for her sister, Jonna, for a year. The last time she saw Jonna was also the first time she saw one of the monsters that now roam the planet. They're big, ugly, and dangerous creatures driving humanity to the brink of extinction. Though there isn't much hope for survival out in the wild, Rainbow knows that her sister is out there somewhere-and she'll do anything to find her.
Don't miss this special FCBD reprint of the opening chapter in your new favorite all-original, action-packed series co-written and drawn by Eisner Award-winner Chris Samnee! Chris is joined for his very first fully creator-owned book by co-writer Laura Samnee and frequent coloring collaborator Matthew Wilson! Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters is the all-ages adventure of a lifetime!
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Rating: All Ages

20. Equilibrium

One world under Claw! The world has survived threats from space and the advent of heroes but nothing like this! After the Claw successfully manipulated some of the most influential people to unwittingly shape earth in the Claw's vision, who will be left to oppose evil and save the future of humankind?
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: All Ages

19. Clementine #1

(W) Tillie Walden, Irma Kniivila, Tri Vuong, Mairghread Scott (A) Irma Kniivila, Tri Vuong, Pablo Tunica (A/CA) Tillie Walden

The next big thing from Robert Kirkman's THE WALKING DEAD is here! Get the complete first chapter of Clementine Book One, by award-winning author Tillie Walden (On A Sunbeam, Spinning)!  
Plus, an extended look at Everyday Hero Machine Boy (by Irma Kniivila and Tri Vuong) and Sea Serpent's Heir (by Mairghread Scott and Pablo Tunica), the next can't miss OGNs from SKYBOUND COMET, our all-new imprint for Young Adult and Middle Grade readers!
Features an all-new FCBD exclusive cover by Tillie Walden.  
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

18. Bunny Mask Tales

(W) Paul Tobin (A) Roberta Ingranata (A/CA) Andrea Mutti

Two chilling, brand-new Bunny Mask tales! The Snitch has been defeated and a truce has been struck with the mysterious creature known as Bunny Mask, so a hopeful Tyler Severin returns to life as normal, only to learn he's still just a toy in the uncanny games she plays. Meanwhile, a criminally nosy neighbor deals with the consequences of seeing more than he'd thought possible, and far, far too much.
BUNNY MASK creators Paul Tobin, Andrea Mutti and Taylor Esposito return along with artist Roberta Ingranata to further the compelling legend of the strange force of nature fans love to fear.
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

17. Fuzzy Baseball: Greatest Hits

(W) John Steven Gurney (A/CA) John Steven Gurney

Batter up with the greatest hits of the Fernwood Valley Fuzzies!  Join beloved children's book illustrator John Steven Gurney and rookie to the Fernwood Valley Fuzzies, Blossom Honey Possum, as they recount their greatest baseball adventures against their strangest rivals. It's got animals, it's got ninja, it's got robots, all competing in America's favorite pastime! Plus, exclusive extra-inning content behind-the-scenes of the beloved series! You'll hit a home run with this great collection of hilarious baseball stories from the ever-relatable underdogs the Fernwood Valley Fuzzies. All from  the acclaimed illustrator of A to Z Mysteries, Dinosaur Train, and The Bailey School Kids, John Steven Gurney.
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Rating: All Ages

16. The Best Archie Comic Ever #0

(W) Fred Van Lente (A) Tim Seeley (CA) Jamal Igle

A new dawn of Archie is upon us! Archie Andrews has forever been known as an everyman. He's your average teenager, and that's what makes him so well-liked. But it doesn't take a super-scientist, super-hero, or super-spy to see that Archie is anything BUT average! Welcome to the weird, wonderful world of Archie, where anything and everything can happen to a red-headed, freckle-faced teen in a sleepy little town. This title serves as a special sneak peek at what's to come from Archie Comics' new series of anthology titles as well as some best-of moments from recently released titles. Get in on the ground floor of a new era of Archie with this special issue zero title.
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

15. Carriers/Beorn/Dragon Whisperer

Look up in the sky! Together the Carriers protect the world from hidden threats and prove they are more than just ordinary pigeons. Dragon Whisperer 2 features the origin of the dragon Obsidian, from hatchling to mighty beast and leader of amazing creatures! Finally Beorn features an adventure about a little Viking and his quest to become a legend!
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: All Ages

14. Best Of 2000 AD #0

(W) Al Ewing, John Wagner, Pat Mills, Chris Burnham (A) Vv Glass, Mick McMahon, Kevin O'Neill, Chris Burnham (CA) Ian McQue

The Wait is over! The ultimate 2000 AD mix-tape has finally arrived! Best of 2000 AD is back - longer page-counts, more thrill-power - the essential gateway to the 'Galaxy's Greatest Comic'. In this BRAND-NEW Issue Zero primer for the highly anticipated quarterly graphic novels series: A-listers Al Ewing (The Immortal Hulk, We Only Find Them When They're Dead) and V.V. Glass (The Last Witch, Assassin's Creed) team up for a brand-new and exclusive Judge Dredd adventure! Plus, Nemesis The Warlock by Pat Mills and Kevin O'Neill (Marshall Law), Superbean by John Wagner (History of Violence) and Mick McMahon (Boba Fett), and a Future Shock at the ends of the earth from Batman Inc. and Die! Die! Die artist Chris Burnham! Featuring a cover by Star Wars concept art artist Ian McQue!
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

13. Kult Cable #1

Kult Cable is a series of comedic sketches created by Jean Lebrun, AKA 1/2 of hip-hop group Ho99o9. All characters are fictional, all scenarios are satire. It is based on modern life, which is intrinsically offensive. Guest stars abound as this issue brings in the legend himself, Jack Black!

12. Barbaric #1

Owen the Barbarian has been cursed to do good with what remains of his life. His bloodthirsty weapon, Axe, has become his moral compass with a drinking problem. Together they wander the realm, foredoomed to help any who seek assistance. But there is one thing Owen hates more than a life with rules: Witches. Welcome to the skull-cracking, blood-splattering, mayhem-loving comic brave enough to ask: How can a man sworn to do good do so much violence? Hah! Messing with you. It's just... Barbaric.
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Rating: Teen

11. 10 Ton Press Presents 10 Ton Tales

(W) John Hageman, Mel Smith, Stef Jackson (A) German, Puis (CA) Manuel Martinez (A/CA) John Hageman

First up is the modern-day Gumby and Pokey featuring "Charlie and Humphrey"! The duo are crazy busy at the Bits and Pieces thrift shop. Needing to hire some help immediately - enter Gonzo the service clown! Will things ever be the same for retail service! Next up. What is the world has been ruled by a genie that had been let free from his bottle? Find out as a young man and his friends go on a journey to seal the Genie back into its bottle and restore the world back to normal. Last up. Before there was the Foo Fighters Dave Grohl was the drummer in the worlds biggest band. After Kurt Cobain committed suicide, it left a void in his life. Slowly getting his footing again Grohl sets out to form his own future super group. This Rock and Roll Biographies is an all new story that ties into the upcoming "Foo Fighters" issue.
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Rating: All Ages

10. Neverlanders 

(W) Tom Taylor (A/CA) Jon Sommariva

Neverland is not the place you remember. It's a warzone under siege by a ruthless new pirate. The Lost Boys have nearly all been killed. Peter Pan has vanished. And Tinkerbell's fairy army can barely hold things together. So it's up to a new group of runaways to set this story right - but it'll take more than just happy thoughts.
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

9. Pokemon Journeys/Pokemon Adventures XY

(W) Machito Gomi, Satoshi Yamamoto (A) Machito Gomi, Satoshi Yamamoto

Pokémon Journeys: Ash is back in awesome adventures that take place across multiple regions of the best-selling Pokémon video games! When Ash and Pikachu hitch a ride aboard the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, they discover another kid is also on board! Meet Goh, who wants to catch every Pokémon ever-including Mew! Can Ash and Goh make their lofty dreams come true?
Pokémon Adventures: XY: Awesome Pokémon adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon X and Y video games! X was a Pokémon Trainer child prodigy. He hated being in the spotlight, so he took to hiding in his room and avoiding everyone-including his best friend Y. But now a surprise attack has brought X out of hiding!
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Rating: All Ages

8. Spider-Man/Venom #1

(W) Al Ewing, Ram V., Zeb Wells (A) Bryan Hitch (A/CA) John Romita

Announced last week, Spider-Man is gearing up for a brand-new era just in time for the character's 60th anniversary! Fans who pick up FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM #1 will see the very beginning of the major storylines writer Zeb Wells and legendary artist John Romita Jr. have planned for their run on AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, including Tombstone's first steps towards becoming Spidey's most terrifying villain. FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: SPIDER-MAN/VENOM #1 will also give fans a chance to check out the thought-provoking work Al Ewing, Ram V, and Bryan Hitch are doing on VENOM! The groundbreaking changes this mastermind trio has in store for the symbiote mythos starts here!

7. Disney Masters: Donald Duck & Co. Special

(W) William Van Horn, Joe Torcivia, Dick Kinney, Bas Heymans, Pasqua Heymans (A) William Van Horn, Giorgio Cavazzano, Al Hubbard, Bas Heymans

A star bunch of Disney Masters bring us wild Disney adventures from around the world! In "Snore Losers," Uncle Scrooge has nightmares of giving Donald Duck a million bucks-and then dreamologist J. Slumberbunk Swoonsnooze insists Scrooge must do it for real! Next, in "Here Today, Gone Apollo," that mighty Mouseton madcap Super Goof faces evil Emil Eagle and Dangerous Dan McBoo in a booby-trapped castle... and in "Fall Guy," Cousin Fethry longs to ride over Niagara Falls in a barrel, but only Donald repeatedly takes the plunge!
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Rating: All Ages

6. Max Meow! Cat On The Street Comics Spectacular

(W) John Gallagher (A/CA) John Gallagher

Max Meow is a podcasting cat who becomes the Cat Crusader! He and his scientist friend Mindy (Science Kitty) battle to keep the city of Kittyopolis safe from evil robots, giant penguins, alien invaders-and more! Now the Cat Crusader is in the hot seat when he is interviewed by the one and only Max Meow - but isn't he Max Meow? Can Science Kitty uncover the imposter Max, without giving away the Cat Crusader's identity? Plus, activities!
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Rating: All Ages

5. Avengers/X-Men #1

(W) Kieron Gillen, Gerry Duggan, Danny Lore (A) Dustin Weaver, Matteo Lolli, Karen Darboe (CA) Valerio Schiti

Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators including writers Kieron Gillen and Gerry Duggan and artist Dustin Weaver, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind.

4. Hollow #1

(W) Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White (A) Berenice Nelle (CA) Naomi Franquiz

It's Sleepy Hollow meets queer romance from the co-creator of Lumberjanes!
Izzy Crane is new to Sleepy Hollow, and already sick of the town's hokey obsession with Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
She has no time for superstition with a new school, a new home, and a new crush on Vicky Van Tassel, AKA the town's teen royalty, descended from one of the families featured in the famous old story.
When it turns out that the Headless Horseman might be more than just a story though, it's up to Izzy, Vicky, and class clown Oscar to uncover a sinister, centuries old plot... and they've only got 'til Halloween to put a stop to it!
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Rating: All Ages

3. Sonic The Hedgehog

(W) Ian Flynn (A/CA) Adam Bryce Thomas

Sonic's racing into a brand-new adventure with his best buds (and co-stars of the hit new movie) Tails and Knuckles by his side! But Sonic's not the only super-speedster in town . . . Get caught up with everything you need to know about Sonic's evil counterpart Surge before she and Sonic go head-to-head in the epic issue #50, a story years in the making!
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Rating: All Ages

2. The Bone Orchard Mythos Prelude

(W) Jeff Lemire (A/CA) Andrea Sorrentino

A troubled writer books a secluded cabin on a serene lake in an attempt to get away from his struggling marriage and his impending deadlines. But what he can't know when he arrives is that he is already in the cabin. In fact he may have always been there.  
Face-to-face with his own demons, the writer discovers the first terrifying pieces of The Bone Orchard Mythos a sprawling new horror interconnected universe from the Eisner Award winning team behind Gideon Falls and Primordial, Andrea Sorrentino and Jeff Lemire!
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Rating: Mature

1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

(W) Tom Waltz (A/CA) Sophie Campbell

The Ninja Turtles have broken out of the locked-down neighborhood of Manhattan known as Mutant Town...  but which Ninja Turtles? And is that... VENUS(!)... spying on them?! As all new mutants haunt and terrorize NYC, enemies and allies of the TMNT alike prepare for a confrontation greater than any that has come before . . . the Rat King's diabolical Armageddon Game! The TMNT event of 2022 starts here from Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell, Ronda Pattison and Kevin Eastman! 
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Rating: Teen (or Teen+)

Special: Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings, Candyman, Pixie Mini-Reviews

Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings:

Synopsis: Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings" stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi's friend Katy and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan.

My thoughts: Saying I had low expectations for this film would probably be wrong but they were low by Marvel movie standards and all Shang-Chi did was completely destroy them to give us not only one of the best stand-alone Marvel movies in years but definitely in the running for best of 2021. The visuals were spectacular as you can tell they took their world creation inspiration from Black Panther but with an Oriental twist and the acting was top notch as the actors had a lot to play with given the strong script with loads of heart, humour and emotion as well as the typical real life issue angle which they went with Millennial careers and family structure which was not the obvious choice.

Final verdict: 5 sealed gates out of 5.

Candyman:

Synopsis: For as long as residents can remember, the housing projects of Chicago's Cabrini-Green neighborhood were terrorized by a word-of-mouth ghost story about a supernatural killer with a hook for a hand, easily summoned by those daring to repeat his name five times into a mirror. In present day, a decade after the last of the Cabrini towers were torn down, visual artist Anthony McCoy and his partner, gallery director Brianna Cartwright, move into a luxury loft condo in Cabrini, now gentrified beyond recognition and inhabited by upwardly mobile millennials. With Anthony's painting career on the brink of stalling, a chance encounter with a Cabrini-Green old-timer exposes Anthony to the tragically horrific nature of the true story behind Candyman. Anxious to maintain his status in the Chicago art world, Anthony begins to explore these macabre details in his studio as fresh grist for paintings, unknowingly opening a door to a complex past that unravels his own sanity and unleashes a terrifying wave of violence that puts him on a collision course with destiny.

My thoughts: I liked the angle they took with Candyman, not seeing the original I'm glad they built off it without leaving new viewers confused. The twist wasn't too much of a shocker but it had enough elements that I didn't see coming to be entertained and although horror isn't my preferred genre I wasn't upset I watched this even if the script could've drawn out more story instead of showing some random killings of characters we barely know.

Final verdict: 3.5 hook hands out of 5.

Pixie:

Synopsis: Pixie Hardy sets out to avenge her mother's death and attempts a heist that will give her the means to leave her small-town life behind. When the plan goes horribly wrong, she's forced to team up with a pair of misfits who are clearly in over their heads. On the run from a criminal gang of priests and nuns, the trio tries to scheme and swindle anyone they come across.

My thoughts: Pixie was just a little too weird for me. I'm not sure if British fare isn't for me, or it was just this movie in particular but Pixie sounded like something up my alley but this just didn't do it for me. Not to say this movie is all bad. The actors did well with what they were given, the cringe parts were meant to be that way and there was some genuine laughs I'm just not sure I'll ever revisit this flick.

Final verdict: 3 interrupted threesomes out of 5.

Special: Black Widow, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, The Mitchells Vs. The Machines Mini-Reviews

Black Widow:

Synopsis: Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy, and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

My thoughts: Give me all the Yelena (Florence Pugh) content going forward. I never really felt connected to Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow as she was always kinda stuck in the background and now that she's no longer in the MCU in real time. Marvel decided to give her a movie that takes place after Civil War, only to be outshined by the younger, more interesting and more personable character of Yelena. It's clear the Marvel brass has big plans for this character now and I'm pumped. The movie also had enough comedic bits to keep my wife entertained so that's always a plus for me personally. 

Final verdict: 4.5 tightfitting superhero suits out of 5.

The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It:

Synopsis: "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It" reveals a chilling story of terror, murder and unknown evil that shocked even experienced real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. One of the most sensational cases from their files, it starts with a fight for the soul of a young boy, then takes them beyond anything they'd ever seen before, to mark the first time in U.S. history that a murder suspect would claim demonic possession as a defense.

My thoughts: They slapped the Conjuring name on this flick but it feels like a spin-off more than the main line series. This could be because Wan stepped away from the Director's chair and he was sorely missed. This third installment, although oddly not named Conjuring 3, is a step above the recent spin-off's from the Conjuring franchise but a far cry from the original two movies that made this a behemoth of a movie franchise.

Final verdict: 3.5 Warren files out of 5.

The Mitchells Vs. The Machines:

Synopsis: Young Katie Mitchell embarks on a road trip with her proud parents, younger brother and beloved dog to start her first year at film school. But their plans to bond as a family soon get interrupted when the world's electronic devices come to life to stage an uprising. With help from two friendly robots, the Mitchells must now come together to save one another -- and the planet -- from the new technological revolution.

My thoughts: The newest flick from Pixar delivers! Wait what? This was a Sony movie... Are you sure? The Mitchells Vs. The Machines offers eye-popping animation, a ton of laughs, a ton of emotional moments, a great heartwarming story with an incredible message attached (sound familiar?) This Sony flick they released for free on Netflix is basically an instant animation classic that I would watch over The Incredibles any day.

Final verdict: 5 family road trips out of 5.

Special: Free Comic Book Day 2021 Ranking

Those that are in the know, are well aware that the first Saturday in May belongs to us comics nerds. That's right the first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day which is, well yesterday at the time of publishing which means I got a bunch of free comics right? No. COVID-19 messed up FCBD for the second year in a row, but don't fret. After slowly releasing them last summer on a weekly basis this year shops still have a Free Comic Book Day to look forward to, it just doesn't happen until August 14th this year. But since this is the time of the year we usually get comics I figured it was a good time to rank them at least.

50. FCBD 2021 TRAILER PARK BOYS

DEVILS DUE
(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Joel Humberto Herrera
After 20 years of antics coming out of Sunnyvale trailer park, the underground TV phenomenon Trailer Park Boys is finally coming to comics! Full of short stories and activity pages, several of comics' finest join to create a series of comic book specials in 2021 and beyond honoring Ricky, Bubbles and Julian and everything fans have come to love about the series.
Exclusive Original Material
Rating: Mature

49. FCBD 2021 VAMPIRELLA #1

DYNAMITE

(W) Christopher Priest (A) Ergun Gunduz (CA) Alex Ross

In July 1969, the world was first introduced to Vampirella. 50 years later, she doesn't look a day older!!!! As we near the big conclusion of Vampi's gold anniversary this fall, join us in looking back at how the celebration started as we re-present Vampirella #1 by the acclaimed team of Christopher Priest and Ergun Gunduz!  It all began here, and as we near the end, it's time to revisit!

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Rating: Teen

48. FCBD 2021 RENT A REALLY SHY GIRLFRIEND PREVIEW

KODANSHA COMICS

(W) Reiji Miyajima (A/CA) Reiji Miyajima

The official spinoff manga of Rent-A-Girlfriend, the rom-com turned hit anime, features fan-favorite Sumi, the shy girl longing to come out of her shell. Written and illustrated by original creator Reiji Miyajima! Catch up on the manga before Rent-A-Girlfriend returns for a second anime season, coming soon!

Previews Material

Rating: Teen

47. FCBD 2021 WORLDS OF ZORRO #1

AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS

(W) Don McGregor, Mike Wolfer, Various (A) Vincenzo Carratu, Allen Martinez, Various (CA) Miriana Puglia

Welcome to the Worlds Of Zorro! American Mythology is proud to publish the adventures of Zorro! The worldwide recognized hero is returning with a brand-new tale by legendary Black Panther writer Don McGregor! This Free Comic Book Day issue previews "Flights" by McGregor, Zorro's horror adventures from Swords of Hell, and his classic swashbuckling from Legendary Adventures! Find out the latest from the Masked Avenger and discover a world of heroic adventure coming out monthly from American Mythology! Let Free Comic Book Day introduce you to the must-read series of 2021 right here!

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Rating: Teen

46. FCBD 2021 WHITE ASH SEASON 2 #0

SCOUT COMICS

(W) Charlie Stickney (A/CA) Conor Hughes

Welcome to White Ash, a small smudge of a town in western Pennsylvania, where mining is a generational calling and the secrets are buried deeper than the coal in the mountain. And the biggest of those secrets is that elves and dwarves live hidden among the town's population.

Join us as we journey back to White Ash, ahead of the season 2 launch. Alex, fresh off finding out he comes from a family of dwarves plans a secret romantic rendezvous in the woods with Lillian the elf... or not so secret as their meeting is witnessed by a young couple with dire results.

Preview Material

Rating: Teen

45. FCBD 2021 FUNGIRL TALES OF A GROWN UP NOTHING (MR)

SILVER SPROCKET

(W) Elizabeth Pitch (A/CA) Elizabeth Pitch

Experience the passion and the pleasure of the Fungirl! Delight in her exploits, demolishing the patriarchy while almost burning the house down masturbating, showing teenagers skateboard tricks, and scheming a job at the funeral home. And, a Llama? Chaos reigns supreme. What could possibly go wrong? Let's find out.

Preview Material

Rating: Mature

44. FCBD 2021 LADY MECHANIKA

IMAGE COMICS

(W) Joe Benitez (A/CA) Joe Benitez

A young woman in the Victorian Era searches desperately for the secrets to her past, which resulted in her extraordinary but unnatural mechanical limbs.  Lady Mechanika FCBD 2021 will include the 14-page stand-alone story "The Demon of Satan's Alley," which first introduced Lady Mechanika and her steampunk world (Lady Mechanika #0), plus 8 or more pages of excerpts from upcoming and/or existing Lady Mechanika books including "Monster at the Ministry of Health," the newest story by series creator Joe Benitez which will debut this year at Image Comics.

Preview & Reprint Material

Rating: Teen

43. FCBD 2021 SOLO LEVELING

YEN PRESS

(W) Chugong (A) DUBU

BASED ON THE HIT FANTASY NOVEL, EXPERIENCE THE WEBCOMIC THAT'S CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF MILLIONS IN ALL OF ITS FULL-COLOR GLORY!

Known as the the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung's contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother's hospital bills, his sister's tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it...only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he's ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo somehow find them a way out?

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Rating: Teen

42. FCBD 2021 ON TYRANNY PREVIEW

TEN SPEED PRESS

(W) Timothy Snyder (A) Nora King

A comic market exclusive excerpt from the upcoming graphic edition of historian Timothy Snyder's bestselling book of lessons for surviving and resisting America's arc toward authoritarianism, featuring the visual storytelling talents of renowned illustrator Nora Krug.

Preview Material

Rating: Teen

41. FCBD 2021 RESISTANCE UPRSISING #1

ARTISTS WRITERS & ARTISANS INC

(W) J. Michael Straczynski (A) C. P. Smith (CA) Rahzzah

The Resistance takes an intimate look at a very special species of the super-human race known as The Reborn. Emily Kai is what is known as a "Moth." She was granted immense power by the global pandemic known as "The Great Death," but with a caveat: The moment she taps into the power that resides within her, a clock starts and Emily will have only six months to live. Granted the opportunity to bring immense beauty into the world, but only by paying the ultimate price, Emily embarks on a harrowing journey of self-discovery that will test her to her core and take her to places way beyond her wildest imagination.

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Rating: Teen

40. FCBD 2021 OVERSTREET GUIDE TO COLLECTING

GEMSTONE PUBLISHING

(W) J. C. Vaughn (A) Brendon Fraim, Brian Fraim (CA) Steve Conley

Despite the pandemic and the swirl of world events, back issue comics are booming! It's not all record prices (though there are many) or bargain basement deals, but rather it's many different categories! The team that brings you The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide shines the spotlight on this exciting part of the universe of comic books. Includes tips on how to collect, care for your comics, and preserve them, among other things.

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: All-Ages

39. FCBD 2021 SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK

ABLAZE

(W) Jerome Alquie, Leiji Matsumoto (A/CA) Jerome Alquie

Preview the forthcoming full color, original "Space Pirate Captain Harlock" series from ABLAZE, personally overseen by the legendary Leiji Matsumoto! In this brand-new Captain Harlock adventure, planet Earth is threatened by an upcoming invasion by the Sylvidres and despite being banished as a pirate, Captain Harlock won't give up trying to save the world. Will Captain Harlock and his crew manage to solve this mystery and save the Earth from yet another menace?  Also includes teasers for 3 highly anticipated upcoming manga/manhwa releases from ABLAZE, including The Breaker Vol 1 omnibus (critically acclaimed martial arts manhwa), Versus Fighting Story Vol 1 (Capcom e-sports shonen manga) and Crueler Than Dead Vol 1 (zombie horror seinen manga).  

Preview Material

Rating: Mature

38. FCBD 2021 KYLES LITTLE SISTER

YEN PRESS

(W) BonHyung Jeong (A) BonHyung Jeong

My name is Grace, not "Kyle's little sister!"

Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks-especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends...until he finds a way to ruin that, too...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!

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Rating: All-Ages

37. FCBD 2021 BOUNTIFUL GARDEN #1

MAD CAVE STUDIOS

(W) Ivy Noelle Weir (A) Kelly Williams (CA) Andrea Mutti

Crewed by teenage geniuses frozen in cryosleep, the JEMISON is on a mission to terraform other worlds and provide hope for the human race. But when the ship is mysteriously stopped over a planet that isn't on any of their maps, the crew finds themselves suddenly awoken ten years early. One half remains behind to try and assess the damage and the other is dispatched to the planet below to figure out the answer to a perilous question: What stopped the ship, and is it friend or foe?

Preview Material

Rating: Teen

36. FCBD 2021 LIFE IS STRANGE ONESHOT (MR)

TITAN COMICS

(W) Emma Vieceli (A/CA) Claudia Leonardi

The comic adventures of Max, Chloe, and Rachel from the award-winning video game Life Is Strange continue in this exclusive lead-in to an epic new story arc! This FCBD special features the first comic book appearance of an all-new character who will feature heavily in the Life is Strange universe in 2021!

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: Teen

35. FCBD 2021 AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER LEGEND OF KORRA

DARK HORSE COMICS

(W) Nadia Shammas, Kiku Hughes (A) Sara Alfageeh (A/CA) Sam Beck

Celebrate the world of the the Four Nations with two all-new stories from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra! Your favorite characters from both generations of Avatar teams bring you some food for thoughtmore than a few laughs along the way!

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: All-Ages

34. FCBD 2021 SCHOOL FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL GIRLS

PAPERCUTZ

(W) Jeremy Whitley (A/CA) Jamie Noguchi

Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, My Little Pony) and Jamie Noguchi (Yellow Peril) return for another semester at The School for Extraterrestrial Girls. When secret government operatives discover young aliens hidden amongst us, they offer the teen illegal aliens a choice: deportation back to their homeworld or attend a special school that will help them fit in on Earth. For Tara Smith, life has gotten really complicated. Still recovering from discovering that she is from an alien reptilian race and her life up until recently was a big lie; dealing her feelings for her best friend, Misako; and adjusting to her recently revealed fire powers; all while her school is forced to relocate to an all (alien) boys school. Located on a hidden island in the Arctic north, the new campus has a mysteriously warm summer climate, a beautiful lake, and dozens of sinister mysteries (not to mention strange boys)! Romance, magic, self-discovery, and near-death experiences are all part of a regular school day at the displaced School for Extraterrestrial Girls.

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: Teen

33. FCBD 2021 CRITICAL ROLE WITCHER

DARK HORSE COMICS

(W) Jody Houser, Bartosz Sztybor (A/CA) Tyler Walpole

In the twentieth year of free comics, we bring you stories expanding on two epic worlds. In Critical Role, explore a small but important corner from the adventures of the Mighty Nein. Then, in The Witcher, it's an original tale featuring the iconic witcher, Geralt! Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red!

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: Teen

32. FCBD 2021 THE BOYS HEROGASM #1 (MR)

DYNAMITE

(W) Garth Ennis (A) John McCrea (CA) Darick Robertson

An evil so profound it threatens all mankind... the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all... a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable... but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico and every other supe on Earth team up for an annual event like no other... and where the supes go, can a certain "five complications and a dog" be far behind? Vought-American prepare to make their move, in a story that will change the world of the Boys forever: Herogasm #1. The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson!

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Rating: Mature

31. FCBD 2021 ONI PRESS SUMMER CELEBRATION

ONI PRESS INC.

(W) K. O'Neill, Rii Abrego, Suzanne Walker, Chris Samnee, Laura Samnee (A) Joe Whitt, K. O'Neill, Wendy Xu, Chris Samnee

There's nothing better than a beautiful sunny day reading comics, so join us for a look at this summer's fantastic all-ages reads, courtesy of Oni Press! From the gentle, magical worlds of The Tea Dragon Tapestry (by K. O'Neill), The Sprite and the Gardner (by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt), and Mooncakes (by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu), to the action-packed debut of Chris Samnee and Laura Samnee's Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters, there's something for everyone. Grab a glass of lemonade and enjoy!

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: All-Ages

30. FCBD 2021 ASSASSINS CREED VALHALLA & DESTINY

TOKYOPOP

(W) Feng Zi Su, Xuxian Zhe

"A sneak peek of two books in the Assassin's Creed series!

Valhalla: Many years before the exploits of Eivor Wolf-Kissed, Jarl Stensson and his younger brothers, Ulf and Bjorn, make their way to England at the behest of Halfdan Ragnarsson and Ivarr the Boneless. Filled with excitement, confidence and bloodlust, the three brothers are eager to go to war against Aelfred the Great and his Anglo Saxon army. But they would do well not to underestimate what awaits them on those green shores...

Dynasty: In the 14th year of the Tianbao Era (CE 755) An Lushan, a military governor with ties to the Knights Templar, leads his elite corps to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and the ill-prepared Tang empire falters under the threat. The two capitals Luoyang and Chang'an fall and China falls under the oppression of the cruel An Lushan. As the Tang dynasty starts to crumble, Li E, a shady Assassin trained by the Hidden Ones in the far West, teams up with Tang loyalists to turn the tide and save both the dynasty and the country from this crisis."

Preview material

Rating: Teen

29. FCBD 2021 UNFINISHED CORNER

VAULT COMICS

(W) Dani Colman (A/CA) Rachel Tuna Petrovicz

Jewish mythology has it that when God created the universe, He left one corner of it unfinished. Opinion is divided on why, but everyone agrees that the Unfinished Corner is a dangerous place full of monsters. Twelve-year-old Miriam neither knows nor cares about the Unfinished Corner. She's too busy preparing for her Bat Mitzvah, wrestling with whether she even wants to be Jewisha peculiar angel appears, whisking her, her two best friends, and her worst frenemy off to this monstrous land with one mission: finish the Unfinished Corner.

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Rating: All-Ages

28. FCBD 2021 VALIANT UPRISING

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC

(W) Dennis Hopeless, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Jeff Parker, Cullen Bunn (A) Emilio Laiso, Javier Pulido, Jon Davis-Hunt (A/CA) Robbi Rodriguez

This Fall, jump on board here as VALIANT UPRISING overthrows the status quo with new titles, new creators, and new takes on Valiant's most iconic characters! The VALIANT UPRISING FCBD SPECIAL features: A brand new X-O MANOWAR story from Harvey Award-winning writer Dennis Hopeless and breakout star Emilio Laiso. It's the perfect jumping-on point as Valiant's flagship hero prepares to "Upgrade the World"! Then, get a special advance preview of THE HARBINGER #1, an all-new series from co-writers Jackson Lanzing and Colin Kelly join superstar artist Robbi Rodriguez that promises to take Valiant's psiot rebel in a vivid new direction! Plus, find out how the world's greatest spy responds to being unmasked, hunted, and trapped in a first look at NINJAK #1, the pulse-pounding thrill ride from Ringo Award-winning writer Jeff Parker and legendary artist Javier Pulido. Finally, get a sneak peek from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Jon Davis-Hunt of what's to come when SHADOWMAN returns!

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: Teen

27. FCBD 2021 STREET FIGHTER BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL #1

UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC

(W) Matt Moylan (A) Udon (CA) Hanzo Steinbach

Street Fighter heads back to school, as the world's young fighters flex both their academic and martial arts prowess! Fan favorites Sakura, Ibuki, Karin, Makoto, and Elena come face-to-face with a new challenger - the leather-clad, motorcycle-riding Akira! It's a square-off of (rival) schools in this action-packed one-shot!

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: Teen

26. FCBD 2021 DUNGEON IS BACK

NBM

(W) Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar (A/CA) Boulet

The epic saga spoof of Dungeons & Dragons and an inspiration to the likes of Adventure Time, is back with a highly anticipated all-new volume in the height of Dungeon's power coming in November!

In this preview: to reclaim the Dungeon that fell to the scheming William Delacour, the plan is simple: Marvin the dragon, Isis and Herbert the duck must find some magic 'fugus purit' and use it to dislodge the current occupants of the fortress. But is this really the Guardian's plan? Our heroes will have to fight against everyone to save the Dungeon. Meanwhile, will Marvin succeed in his engagement blast-of-firebreath 'Tong Deum'?

Preview Material

Rating: Teen

25. FCBD 2021 BLADE RUNNER ONESHOT (MR)

TITAN COMICS

(W) Mike Johnson, Mellow Brown, K. Perkins (A/CA) Andres Guinaldo

This special edition connects the Blade Runner Origins and Blade Runner 2029 storylines for the first time! Titan's Gold-level FCBD title reveals the link between Detective Cal's actions in Blade Runner Origins and Detective Ash's story in Blade Runner 2029 #1. Two acclaimed creative teams of Mike Johnson, K. Perkins, Mellow Brown, Andrés Guinaldo, and Fernando Dagnino come together for a spectacular FCBD issue!

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: Teen

24. FCBD 2021 TRESE (MR)

ABLAZE

(W) Budjette Tan (A/CA) Kajo Baldisimo

Award-winning comic and soon to be Netflix anime series!  When dusk arrives in the city of Manila, that's when you become the most likely prey of the underworld. Kidnappers and thieves will be the least of your worries. Beware the criminals that can't be bound with handcuffs nor harmed with bullets.  Beware the ones that crave for your blood, those who hold your heart ransom, and the ones that come to steal your soul.  When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese.   The TRESE FCBD book features a preview from TRESE Vol 2: Unreported Murders, a section on the forthcoming Netflix TRESE anime series launching this summer (including an interview with Director Jay Oliva), bonus pages with w/ background about the monsters of Philippine myth, as told by TRESE creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo, and a teaser on TRESE Vol 3: Mass Murders, coming this Sept from ABLAZE!  

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Rating: Mature

23. FCBD 2021 2000 AD PRESENTS ALL STAR JUDGE DREDD #1

REBELLION / 2000AD

(W) Al Ewing, Rob Williams, Michael Carroll (A) Simon Fraser, John Higgins (A/CA) Caspar Wijngaard

2000 AD Presents All-Star Judge Dredd is a thrill-powered showcase of the past and shocking present of the iconic lawman of the future! Witness the birth of the world of Judge Dredd in an incendiary preview of upcoming prequel graphic novel Dreadnoughts by Michael Carroll with art by Watchmen's John Higgins. Fan-favourite Judge Hershey travels to the ends of the earth to dispense her own brand of justice in long-anticipated blockbuster spin-off, Hershey: Disease by Rob Williams (Suicide Squad) and Simon Fraser (Doctor Who). Along-side these teases for Fall 2021 epics enjoy a bone-rattling all new stand-alone Dredd caper from elite writer Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk, Marvel's Empyre) and Caspar Wijngaard (Star Wars, Home Sick Pilots)!

Preview Material

Rating: Teen

22. FCBD 2021 INVESTIGATORS ANTS IN PANTS SNEAK PEEK

FIRST SECOND BOOKS

(W) John Patrick Green (A/CA) John Patrick Green

Get a sneak peek at book 4 in the bestselling InvestiGators series! With agent Brash trapped in a mysterious coma, the technicians at S.U.I.T. have designed the ultimate replacement: RoboBrash! This high-tech replica has been programmed with all of the original Brash's crime-fighting skills and knowhow-but it seems he's got a few bugs in his system! Will Mango and his new partner be enough to stop the giant ants that are on a rampage in the city? Orchestrated by the spaced-out villain, Maestronaut, and Houdino, the dinosaur escape artist, it seems criminals are certainly upping the ant-e!

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Rating: All-Ages

21. FCBD 2021 ARCHIE PAST PRESENT & FUTURE FUN

ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS

(W) Bill Golliher, Angelo DeCesare, Fred Van Lente (A) Pat & Tim Kennedy (A/CA) Dan Parent

It's the crisis of infinite Archies! Celebrate 80 years of the Riverdale Gang with this tale featuring a dimension-hopping Archie Andrews in his quest to save the multiverse. Then, witness Archie go toe-to-toe with... himself?! May the best Archie win! Plus, get a preview of the newest Archie One-Shot in shops! This title includes several versions of Archie (from classic to TV to horror) and showcases his evolution as a character over eight decades, all while being a tie-in to the company's 80th Anniversary plans.

Exclusive Original Material

Rating: All-Ages

20. FCBD 2021 ALLERGIC

GRAPHIX

(W) Megan Wagner Lloyd (A) Michelle Mee Nutter

A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet! At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.

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Rating: All-Ages

19. FCBD 2021 10 TON OF FUN SAMPLER

10 TON PRESS

(W) John Hageman, Mel Smith, Brandon McKinney, Greg Boucher, Justin Sane (A) Bill Anderson, John Hageman (CA) Darick Robertson, Ross Hughes (A/CA) Brandon McKinney, Frank Cirocco, Gerhard, Victor Moya

Four titanic tales of pure fun and entertainment for everyone to enjoy! First up. It's no dog and pony show here! Bringing back the iconic puppets from the San Francisco Bay Area "Charlie and Humphrey"!! The modern-day Gumby and Pokey! A true love for all ages featuring a tale by Justin Sane and John Hageman! Next up is "Red Dawn" Written and created by Brandon McKinney, with inks by Bill Anderson and vibrant colors from Ross Hughes!! The government has created the first "controlled" superhero doing the bidding of a shadow operation until things go bad leaving our hero to blame and now on the run. The following story is only exclusive to this FCBD edition. Written by Greg Boucher and illustrated by Victor Moya they bring you "Rock and Roll Biographies: FIGHT" See how a troubled Rob Halford leaves the world biggest heavy metal band to form his own supergroup and take metal back!! Our last preview is written by Mel Smith, illustrated by Frank Cirocco/Alex Sheikman and hand colored by Gerhard! "Becoming Frankenstein" takes down the journey of a troubled Victor Frankenstein as he grieves the loss of his mother while harvesting the body parts of victims to create life again for his monster! Learn the tales of the victims and who they were before they became what becomes Frankenstein's ultimate creation! : This will be the only edition to feature this Rock and Roll Biographies story featuring FIGHT

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Rating: All-Ages

18. FCBD 2021 STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC BALANCE & GUARDIANS WHILLS

VIZ LLC

(W) Shima Shinya, Justina Ireland, Jon Tsuei (A) Mizuki Sakakibara, Subaru

The High Republic: A massive, interconnected cross-publisher initiative focused on an all-new era of Star Wars storytelling. Centuries before the Skywalker saga, a new adventure begins... Guardians of the Whills: “The Force is with me, and I am one with the Force.” - Chirrut mwe. Presiding over the Kyber Temple on Jedha, the Guardians of the Whills, Baze Malbus and Chirrut mwe, had hoped to maintain a peaceful balance despite the growing presence of the Empire in their Holy City. Yet they struggle to stay true to the Force as stormtroopers threaten to take over. When a rebel named Saw Gerrera appears offering them a chance to help Jedha, Baze and Chirrut must decide if they're willing to compromise for peace, or if Saw's plan is too dangerous to risk?? Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills introduces Baze and Chirrut before they meet the Rebellion members who turn the tide in the fight against the Empire in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Writer Jon Tsuei and manga artist Subaru bring the origin story of this fan favorite duo to life in a new manga adaptation based on the novel by Greg Rucka.

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Rating: Teen

17. FCBD 2021 GLOOMHAVEN HOLE IN THE WALL ONESHOT

SOURCE POINT PRESS

(W) Travis Mcintire (A) Tyler Sowles (CA) Nolan Nasser

The City of Gloomhaven isn't "safe" at the best of times, but lately, more folks than usual seem to be disappearing. In a city paralyzed by an unknown menace, only one adventuring crew will do: The Jaws of the Lion! Based on the hit games, GLOOMHAVEN and JAWS OF THE LION from Cephalofair Games, comes a fantasy adventure with humor and heart.

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Rating: All-Ages

16. FCBD 2021 ADV OF BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS

GRAPHIX

(W) Debbie Dadley, Marcia Thornton Jones (A) Pearl Low

Mrs. Jeepers may - or may not - be a vampire in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters.

The third graders at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different - to say the least. She's just moved from Transylvania into a spooky old house in Bailey City. She wears a mysterious brooch that glows as green as her eyes. Could Mrs. Jeepers be a vampire? Featuring a beloved story by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones and fresh artwork by Academy Award winner Pearl Low, Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots is the first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Scholastic's classic chapter book series.

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Rating: All-Ages

15. FCBD 2021 WHO SPARKED MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT

PENGUIN WORKSHOP

(W) Insha Fitzpatrick (A/CA) Abelle Hayford

From refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger to sparking civil rights protests across America, explore how Rosa Parks' powerful act earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." A story of resistance, strength, and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the American Civil Rights leader.

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Rating: Teen

14. FCBD 2021 WE LIVE LAST DAYS

AFTERSHOCK COMICS

(W) Inaki Miranda, Roy Miranda (A/CA) Inaki Miranda

Before Tala and Hototo began their long journey, there was the beginning of the end of Earth as we know it. In the days after the bracelets fell to earth, a group of young friends embarked on a journey to find one of their own. In the Broken Lands, on the adventure of their lifetimes, these friends face the seedy world of Bracelet Diggers-the dark underground of criminals dealing life-saving bracelets, to those who can afford it most. WE LIVE: THE LAST DAYS offers another look at the intriguing world of WE LIVE-a look no less whimsical...or heartbreaking.

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Rating: Teen

13. FCBD 2021 STRAY DOGS

IMAGE COMICS

(W) Tony Fleecs (A) Brad Simpson, Tone Rodriguez (CA) Tony Fleecs (A/CA) Trish Forstner

For FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, a special expanded edition of the hit IMAGE series, STRAY DOGS!

Meet Sophie, a dog who can't remember what happened. She doesn't know how she ended up in this house. She doesn't recognize any of these other dogs. She knows something terrible happened, but she just...can't...recall...WAIT! Where's her lady? This FCBD edition also features a BRAND NEW prologue, "That Doggie in the Window" the unnerving story of the very first dog to ever come to the Master's house.

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Rating: Teen

12. FCBD 2021 STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES

IDW PUBLISHING

(W) Daniel Jose Older (A) Harvey Tolibao (A/CA) Nick Brokenshire

Join Yoda, Buckets o' Blood, and their Padawan learners as they go on an adventure to help maintain peace during the glory days of the Republic, in a prelude to IDW's Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures series! Written by series architect Daniel José Older, this is the ideal entry into the world of the High Republic-and a can't-miss story for fans!"

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Rating: All-Ages

11. FCBD 2021 SMURFS TALES

PAPERCUTZ

(W) Peyo (A/CA) Peyo

The Smurfs are back! To celebrate the new animated TV series premiering on Nickelodeon Fall 2021, Papercutz is releasing a new series of graphic novels entitled THE SMURFS TALES. This new series is three times bigger than the previous SMURFS Papercutz graphic novel series, and what that means is a lot more Smurfs plus other beloved creations by Peyo such as Johan and Peewit, the young page and the court jester; and Benny Breakiron, the super-powered little boy. Join Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf, and so many smurfy others for fun and adventure in the comics that inspired the cartoons, toys, and Nickelodeon series. But be careful, Gargamel, Azrael, and trouble never seem to be too far behind!

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Rating: All-Ages

10. FCBD 2021 MARVEL SILVER SPIDER-MAN VENOM #1 (NET)

MARVEL COMICS

Free Comic Book Day is the perfect chance to dive deep into the Marvel Universe with new stories and exciting adventures alongside some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators - and this year, Marvel is bringing you the biggest and boldest stories yet!

Starring Spider-Man and Venom!

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Rating: Teen

9. FCBD 2021 RED ROOM FCBD EDITION (MR)

FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS

(W) Ed Piskor (A) Ed Piskor

The most eagerly-anticipated series of 2021 gets the FCBD treatment with this ALL-NEW "bonus" issue of the series! Featuring 33 pages of comics produced exclusively for FCBD, from the creator of Hip Hop Family Tree and X-Men: Grand Design, designed as a perfect entry point for new readers and a must-have for those already on board. Aided by the anonymous dark web and nearly untraceable crypto-currency, there has emerged a subculture of criminals who live-stream and patronize webcam murders for entertainment. Who are the murderers? Who are the victims? Who is the audience? How do we stop it? An outlaw, splatterpunk masterpiece, as seen on Piskor's YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe!

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Rating: Teen

8. FCBD 2021 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE #1

VAULT COMICS

(W) Tim Seeley, Tini Howard, Blake Howard (A) Devmalya Pramanik, Nathan Gooden (CA) Aaron Campbell

When Cecily Bain, an enforcer for the Twin Cities' vampiric elite, takes a mysterious new vampire under her wing, she's dragged into an insidious conspiracy. Will she be able to escape with her unlife and protect her aging, Alzheimer's-afflicted sister, or will she be yet another pawn sacrificed to maintain the age-old secret: that vampires exist among the living. Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the city, a rebellious found-family of vampire cast-outs investigates a vicious killing.

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Rating: Mature

7. FCBD 2021 BLACK CALEXIT FCBD SPECIAL

BLACK MASK STUDIOS ENTERTAINMENT

(W) Kwanza Osajyefo (A) Matteo Pizzolo

Side A: "BLACK: Interlude" What else was going on the night Kareem Jenkins was shot by police and discovered only Black people have superpowers? Find out in this FCBD one-shot!

Side B: "CALEXIT: Hollywood Babylon" Once California refused to be ruled by the US government, its resistance fighters became overnight celebrities. Zora used her infamy for recruiting, but Emmie-X has other ideas.

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Rating: Teen

6. FCBD 2021 LAST KIDS ON EARTH

VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS

(W) Max Brallier (A) Lorena Gomez, Xavier Bonet, Jay Cooper, Christopher Mitten, Anoosha Syed (CA) Doug Holgate

The Last Kids on Earth and their friends each tell their own best story of the Monster Apocalypse, including Jack's high-stakes baseball game, Globlet's attempt to take over the world, Quint's bad-day-away invention, Dirk's bargain with a witch, and June and Skaelka's creepy carnival-plus a surprise story from some bad guys on the run...

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Rating: All-Ages

5. FCBD 2021 ZOM 100 BUCKET LIST & DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU YAIBA (MR)

VIZ LLC

(W) Haro Aso, Koyoharu Gotouge (A) Kotaro Takata, Koyoharu Gotouge

Zom 100: After spending years toiling away for a soul-crushing company, Akira's life has lost its luster. But when a zombie apocalypse ravages his town, it gives him the push he needs to live for himself. Now Akira's on a mission to complete all 100 items on his bucket list before he...well, kicks the bucket.

Demon Slayer: In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.

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Rating: Teen

4. FCBD 2021 MARVEL GOLD AVENGERS HULK #1 (NET)

MARVEL COMICS

(W) Jason Aaron (A) Iban Coello

In a land beyond time, a shining tower stands, deploying its operatives across the Multiverse to hold against the encroaching darkness! Who is the mysterious Avenger Prime, and how will his advent impact on the past, the present, and the very future of the mighty Avengers?

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Rating: Teen

3. FCBD 2021 JUST BEYOND MONSTROSITY #1

BOOM! STUDIOS

(W) R. L. Stine (A) Irene Flores (CA) Julian Totino Tedesco

THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE HORROR BUSINESS! Ruthie and Ezra Dillon's dad and uncle just bought an old Hollywood movie studio. And while the family has plans for reviving it to make scary movies for a modern audience, the monsters hiding in the backlot have other ideas. Ruthie and Ezra are eager to star in their family's films, but they'll soon find themselves in a real horror show with Wolfenscreem, the Lagoonatics, and the Wasp-Keeper... who are all ready for their revival with a vengeance! Soon to be a television show on Disney+, delve into the mind of all-ages horror master R.L. Stine (Goosebumps) with artist Irene Flores (Heavy Vinyl) and discover the world of Just Beyond.

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Rating: All-Ages

2. FCBD 2021 ENTER THE SLAUGHTER

BOOM! STUDIOS

(W) James TynionIV (A/CA) Werther Dell'Edera

ARE YOU READY TO ENTER THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER? In 2019, James Tynion IV (Batman) and Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) introduced the world to Erica Slaughter, the iconic monster hunter who came to Archer's Peak, Wisconsin to save the town's children from the monsters only she can see. But Erica is not the only member of the House of Slaughter... With nearly half a million copies sold Something is Killing the Children has become a true comic phenomenon and this Free Comic Book Day you are invited to enter the House of Slaughter... if you dare.

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Rating: Teen

1. FCBD 2021 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 30TH ANNIVERSARY

IDW PUBLISHING

(W) Gale Galligan (A) Thomas Rothlisberger (CA) Tracy Yardley

Celebrating 30 years of the world's fastest hedgehog! There's no telling how Sonic will react when he sees the results of Amy Rose's new hobby-she's been making tell-all comics about her adventures with Sonic, Miles "Tails" Prower, and their friends! New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan (The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels) spills the beans! Plus, fun extras to catch readers up on Sonic's ongoing adventures, on the road to issue 50! Sonics 30th anniversary celebration will be a huge priority for IDW and Sega this year!

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Rating: All-Ages

Note: There seems to be some confusion about whether or not they'll be a new The Tick this year. If there is it'll likely fall in the 2nd spot. It was originally not announced but it's in the comics section of the Free Comic Book Day though when you click on it there is no info. So I guess we'll see what happens on August 14th?