Just to clarify how I ranked them, it was obviously all done by preference but I based it on the quality of the song as well of the visuals to go with it. So some here have mediocre songs with great video or vice versa. Also each show only got one intro so there's no Pokemon 10 times. Onto the list!
60. The Tick
This jazzy tune with action sound effects was pretty much the standard at the time however if you mix that with the hilarious visuals it does a good job of painting what the tick series is about.
59. Marvin The Tap Dancing Horse
This is mostly here for nostalgia. This was one of my go-to kids shows when I was home from school and I couldn't tell you why. The intro song is like an ear worm even if it's not good but I randomly get it stuck in my head so here we are.
58. Codename: Kids Next Door
Here's another that is a basic track however you know the show is spy based simply by the tune and the intro silently introduces our five kids and you get a bit of their personality which is essential in a good intro.
57. Digimon
Thank god for the impressive visuals displayed here as otherwise Digimon would not have made this list. The theme song is repetitive and really quite annoying at a time when anime adaptations were starting to write their own strong themes, Digimon missed the boat.
56. Ned's Newt
Another ear wormy song to a forgotten show (seriously did you remember this show existed?) Ned's Newt tells the story in it's theme which I like although I think it's mostly since they were still shopping the pilot since the only footage used is from the 1st episode but it's still solid.
55. Knights Of The Zodiac
Great song, pretty good visuals for the time. So why is it ranked so low? Well they simply licensed Bowling For Soup's I Ran to use as a theme. It has nothing to do with the visuals. Therefore it's poor intro storytelling. The 2 good pieces combined don't equal a good product.
54. Johnny Bravo
Anyone that has never seen Johnny Bravo needs only to watch the intro to know all you need to about his character. That being said this is kind of the opposite of the above where the sum tells us what we need to but the parts on their own aren't great. But you may still do the monkey with me.
53. Inspector Gadget
Alright I know I'm gonna catch a lot of flack for this one but it's just repetitive and the visuals don't give us much other than a display of his gadgets which does hook us on the premise but they show us Penny and Brain but we don't get the sense of how crucial they are to the operation.
52. What's With Andy?
I really don't have anything negative to say about this one. The song is good. The visuals are good. The storytelling is there I guess it's just that none of it is great?
51. Muppet Babies
I had a hard time deciding between this version and the newest incarnation but nostalgia won out. I love that the used real stock footage in the visuals with the cartoon Muppet babies since it's all about make believe and that's what you believe as a kid. The song could use some work though.
50. Sabrina: The Animated Series
This is a pop banger of a track and the visuals push along the magical element but they focused entirely on Sabrina. Not that I blame them since when this show was out Sabrina was a well known commodity but not anymore (at least in this iteration) so some other character focus would be nice.
49. My Gym Partner's A Monkey
Good storytelling, not bad visuals but the song is a little repetitive though I know why they did it since that's generally the part of the song I randomly belt out as once again, it's a freakin' earworm.
48. X-Men: The Animated Series
Another of our orchestral pieces comes in here. I'll be honest I'm not a big fan of the show or the music but for not having words it has quite a bit of storytelling introducing us to the characters and their personality.
47. The Smurfs
That La-La-La-La-La can not be escaped and the orchestral piece is nice but there's no real story telling here other than the smurfs are good guys and Gargamel is bad. Of course this show was stupidly popular so clearly it didn't need it but maybe now they'd welcome it for new viewers.
46. Rave Master
As you might have been able to tell I'm not a fan of narration in the intro but Rave Master gets a pass since it's short though since the rest of the song is singing the plot line I can't help but wonder what it would be if they just sung it all. This would probably be higher if they did.
45. Fantastic 4
This 90's iteration of Marvel's First Family has a very corny intro overall but you can't do much better storytelling than this and the visuals are solid given what was generally coming out at that time.
44. CatDog
I love this show so much it's a shame they couldn't do a better intro. The song and visuals are good but not great. The storytelling is there for Dog but Cat's personality doesn't shine through in the intro. If Nickelodeon ever decides to do a remake hopefully they do better.
43. Goof Troop
I actually had to scroll up, I'm shocked this is the first Disney show on our list. Disney was so good from the early 90's onwards I expected it to be sprinkled in throughout. Goof Troop was great storytelling but I wished they made material just for the theme instead of cuts from the show.
42. Stickin' Around
Talk about a deep dive. Obviously with this one we have to grade visuals on a curve since it's literally a show about stick figures but really they don't do anything wrong here it's just that the song could be better to push it into great territory.
41. Arthur
Yet another iconic opening I'm going to get flack for. But here's my issues: We get no personality of anyone but Arthur and DW. We see his friends and Francine does a pop-a-wheelie so that's something but we don't get that Brain is all intelligent, Buster is his best friend, etc.
40. Spider-Man
I'm going with the 60's version here. All the 90's kids are prepping their pitch forks but I have enough guitar driven music on this list and I wanted to go with the classic and the words that are permanently stuck in my head and has been referenced thousands of times over in popular culture.
39. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!
Alright I'm cheating a little bit since this show had live action sequences that were definitely more memorable than the cartoon ones but the intro and show is mostly cartoon. The song is great and the visuals are hilarious. Storytelling is lacking but Mario was so massive here there was no need.
38. Shaman King
The Shaman King intro gives us solid storytelling and the visuals are definitely top tier for the animes at the time. I don't love the song but it's solid enough. It was an interesting choice since at the time most animes were going with a pop punk leaning song (see higher on this list).
37. Transformers: Animated
I went with the 2007 Transformers cartoon. It updated the very 80's sounding song for a modern audience while adding sound effects that work. The song is legendary, the storytelling is there introducing us to all the robots in disguise but the visuals are pretty plain.
36. The Bugs Bunny & Tweety Show
Yet another one with a popular song. The Looney Tunes went through a few different shows where they showed their old shorts and used the "This Is It" song but this is the one I grew up with. The visuals yet again hold this back as 40 seconds are of Bugs and Daffy dancing.
35. Medabots
The Medabots music is good though I do wish there was more lyrics though I'm thankful it doesn't just keep repeating the "It's time to battle" reprise. We get a great visual of a bunch of the robots used in the show and the battles and get a good look at most characters but not much storytelling.
34. Mummies Alive!
I had actually almost completely forgot about this show when doing research but thank god it popped up on Youtube recommendations. The visuals are great, the storytelling is done through the songs lyrics and the song itself isn't bad. I also loved the equptian vibe they gave it while keeping it rock.
33. Recess
This show actually broke my ranking system. The way I was doing it would've left this in the 50's because the song is really dumb (I get why they did it) but the visual storytelling was so strong I decided to give it it's own part in the system to rank where I saw fit and that's right here.
32. Kirby: Right Back At Ya!
I'll admit the lyrics are repetitive, but they work so well with the jazzy tune. The other part I love about the song is they have a spoken word bit they do in melody and rhyme and it's awesome. The visuals are strong as well as the storytelling but it could definitely be improved.
31. Earthworm Jim
This closes off the back half of our list. The tune is very basic but the lyrics and visuals combine to make for excellent storytelling. We also meet a good variety of Jim's friends and enemies and get an idea of their personality from the into as well.
30. Teen Titans
Rejoice people I used this version of Teen Titans and not the much better song from Teen Titans Go! Alright I lost everyone that was rejoicing. Anyways Teen Titans visuals are great, the noire/comic hybrid is excellent and we learn enough about the Titans even if the song could use some work.
29. Pinky And The Brain
The song is legendary and the visuals gets the story across with the help of the songs lyrics explaining how each episode goes. Also kudos to The X-Files parody title card. The only thing that could be improved is if they used new footage for the opening instead of a bunch of show cuts.
28. Sailor Moon
If I'm being honest, I expected this to be much lower but I could not ignore the strong original visuals along with the good storytelling even if the song could use a lot of work. Though I do understand it was simply a sign of the times.
27. The Mask
Chaos. This intro is pure chaos. The visuals (mostly cut from the show) and storytelling is all over the place. The song fires off quickly and doesn't slow up until the end title card sequence. So why is it so high? Well that intro perfectly captures the chaotic energy that The Mask brings with it.
26. Dragonball Z
Try to act surprised when I state this is the US "Rock The Dragon" version and not the Japanese or Canadian snoozefest version. The visuals remain the same as the Canadian version I grew up with but the heavy guitar in the US version positively embraces the shows tone.
25. The Simpsons
Long running comedy The Simpsons broke into the top 25 here and if we're being honest it could've been done simply on Elfman's score. Add in the couch gag and the chalkboard and we have all the elements of a classic. Extra points given to showing the whole family's personality (except Marge).
24. Monster Rancher
The lyrics tell the story in this intro but the visuals pair with it so wonderfully even if it's cuts from the show. The song is interesting as it's part techno, part rap, part pop with a little bit of rock melody for good measure. There's definitely something for everyone in this theme song.
23. Ozzy & Drix
Spun out of the feature film Osmosis Jones, the TV series was criminally underrated and got cancelled after only 2 half seasons. But if it was under appreciated it was not because of the extremely catchy theme with strong storytelling through the lyrics.
22. Flying Rhino Junior High
This song is very catchy. The lyrics once again tell the story and we get the visual representation of those lyrics. We get the personality of the secondary characters, but not of the lead kids. Near the end we start to see a few tidbits but not all.
21. Cardcaptors
Cardcaptors of the clow expect the unexpected now! The song is great and tells a story with the visuals aiding it nicely. That being said like Monster Rancher above it loses points for simply using cuts from the show with the exception of the card visuals.
20. All Grown Up!
Ah the pop-punk themes of the early to mid 00's the golden age for intro songs as far as I'm concerned. All Grown Up tells the story of the Rugrats babies, you guessed it, all grown up! The intro gives us the characters and their personality on the title card but not much else. But the song is A tier.
19. Tom & Jerry Kids
This title sequence is a little misleading as it is a play on the classic Tom & Jerry cartoon but in Kids the titular characters mostly get along. That being said the intro shows us literally every character used in the cartoon and has that bubblegum pop tune that we can't shake.
18. Beyblade
My #18 selection has arguably the best song of any anime, however like many of it's time it's simply cut over with snipets from the show. That being said Beyblade does convey it's premise of battling tops with beasts unleashing along with the colourful cast of characters comprised within.
17. The Adventures Of Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius
Like most shows of well known properties it's hard to do a proper title sequence since you mostly assume the audience knows the property, and that's basically what happens here. However the song is great and drives the narrative while showing Jimmy and pals in action, adventure and comedy.
16. Yu-Gi-Oh! GX
Just missing our top 25% is this anime with yet another pop-punk infused song. The original Yu-Gi-Oh has a memorable intro if not a little lame in the tune. GX also has the song tell us about the storyline while using a better intro video that shows us exactly who to root for and who to boo.
15. Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
Realistically the fact that Chip 'N Dale looked like Indiana Jones and Magnum P.I. should've been all Disney needed to give us so that we know what the show is about however they gave us an adventure packed intro with an earworm of a song to boot.
14. Undergrads
Yes, the fact Good Charlotte wrote the theme song weighed heavily on the making of this list but because I'm doing it about intros the fact that outside of the use of pictures at the beginning everything else was clips but we get to know our characters and their personality.
13. Batman: The Animated Series
It'a dark, it's bruiting and it has a haunting score. Batman: TAS is the rare occasion where if any one of it's parts were used with a different counterpart it would be bad. Can you imagine this intro video with the 60's Batman tune or vice versa? Barf.
12. Kim Possible
Kim Possible has excellent story telling in it's theme. At this time Disney was mostly doing TV on their own properties so with Kim Possible they decided they needed a catchy pop banger of a tune to pair with action packed visuals that appealed to girls and boys equally that gives all the info needed.
11. What's New Scooby-Doo?
You expected the original intro? This iteration has an intro sung by Simple Plan. Meanwhile it keeps the spirit of the originals visuals while updating it for a modern audience and unlike other instances where intros rely on your known knowledge, this showcases Mystery Inc's personalities.
10. Phineas & Ferb
Bowling For Soup claims their second spot on this list with this theme song. Like Kim Possible above, Disney made sure the intro told us all we needed and as an added bonus it had a sequence not using cut scenes. Oh and the "Mom... They're making a title sequence" is just genius.
9. Being Ian
It's perfectly understandable if you don't remember this Canadian animated series about a teenaged wannabe filmaker however the intro has a pop punk banger of a tune (3rd in a row on this list) along with visuals that tell you all you need to know about our titular character.
8. Ducktales
You know whenever you hit Ducktales on a list like this you're basically at the point where all the intros are excellent and it's slight differences of opinions that determine the ranking. I went with the modern Ducktales opening as I like the upgrades they made to the art and the song.
7. Tiny Toon Adventures
Amblin TV were at the top of their game in the 90's but for whatever reason come 2000 they had nothing on the air until 2007 and never had anything of note to me. That being said they had a knack for amazing intros as they placed 2 shows in the top 7!
6. Fairly Odd Parents
All original video content in the video, a catchy song that you can sing for days it seems combined with fine storytelling intertwining the two to give you the plot to this Nick show all in the under 60 second intro.
5. Pokemon: The Johto Journeys
Bring on the hate! I know Indigo has that iconic theme everyone knows. But I will not apologize for Johto not only having the better song, but also the better visuals (including some original intro content) and introduces us to all the new Pokemon we'll find in the Johto area.
4. Darkwing Duck
I have it on good authority that while watching Darkwing Duck on Disney+ if you hit the skip intro button Biggie Smalls shows up and kicks you in the balls. The golden goose of Disney intros, Darkwing gives us excellent everything, and yet there are still 3 ranked higher than it.
3. Sonic X
Nothing captures the spirit of Sonic the Hedgehog better than the opening to this early 00's series. Not only does it have great visuals that give us the essence of Sonic but it also has a gem of a pop-punk tune as the intro song that coined his now catchphrase "Gotta Go Fast"
2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Now this is iconic. TMNT have had many different series over the years but nothing quite compares to the original. At the time the comic was little known and written for teens so the TV show was the launchpad to sell toys so it conveyed everything you needed to know about our heroes through song.
1. Animaniacs
Only time will tell if we'll get a better intro than this Amblin classic and fingers crossed that the upcoming reboot uses the same idea but updates it for a modern audience (seriously who knows what pay for play contracts are anymore?). But this is a God tier opening nonetheless.
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Sunday, 27 October 2019
Special: Top 10 Treehouse Of Horror Specials
Homer Simpson is the last man left alive when a neutron bomb destroys Springfield until a gang of mutants come after him, Homer buys a transporter that Bart uses to switch bodies with a housefly, and Marge is accused of witchcraft in a Puritan rendition of Springfield in 1649.
9. Treehouse of Horror XX
In "Dial "M" for Murder or Press "#" to Return to Main Menu", Lisa is forced into a Hitchcock-esque murder scheme by Bart; in "Don't Have a Cow, Mankind", Springfield is once again overrun by zombies thanks to Krusty Burger's latest sandwich; and in the Sweeney Todd parody, "There's No Business Like Moe Business", Moe the bartender bleeds Homer dry to create the perfect microbrewed beer.
8. Treehouse of Horror XII
In the first segment, a gypsy puts a curse on Homer, which puts everybody he cares about in danger. In the second segment, which is a parody on both 2001: A Space Odyssey and Demon Seed, the Simpson family buys a new house, who falls in love with Marge and attempts to kill Homer. In the third and final segment, which lampoons the Harry Potter franchise, Lord Montymort attempts to capture Lisa, a skilled magician, in order to drain her magic powers.
In The Shinning, the Simpsons are hired as caretakers at Mr. Burns' mansion. Deprived of television and beer, Homer becomes insane and attempts to murder the family. In Time and Punishment, Homer repeatedly travels back in time and alters the future. In Nightmare Cafeteria, Principal Skinner begins using students in detention as cafeteria food.
In the episode, Homer buys a magic hammock that can create duplicates of anyone who lies in it in "Send in the Clones"; Lisa's call to end gun violence resurrects undead outlaws in "The Fright to Creep and Scare Harms"; and Dr. Hibbert invites everyone in Springfield to his island resort where everyone is turned into half-man, half-animal hybrids in "The Island of Dr. Hibbert".
In the third annual Treehouse of Horror episode, Homer buys Bart an evil talking Krusty doll, King Homer is captured by Mr. Burns, and Bart and Lisa inadvertently cause zombies to attack Springfield.
4. Treehouse of Horror XIV
In the fourteenth annual Treehouse of Horror episode, Homer takes on the role of the Grim Reaper ("Reaper Madness"), Professor Frink creates a Frankenstein-version of his deceased father ("Frinkenstein") and Bart and Milhouse obtain a time-stopping watch ("Stop the World, I Want to Goof Off").
In "I Know What You Diddily-Iddily-Did", the Simpsons cover up a murder and are haunted by an unseen witness. In "Desperately Xeeking Xena", Bart and Lisa gain superpowers and must rescue Xena star Lucy Lawless from the Comic Book Guy's alter ego The Collector, and in "Life's a Glitch, Then You Die", Homer causes worldwide destruction thanks to the Y2K bug.
2. Treehouse of Horror VII
In the seventh annual Treehouse of Horror episode, Bart discovers his long-lost twin, Lisa grows a colony of small beings, and Kang and Kodos impersonate Bill Clinton and Bob Dole in order to win the 1996 presidential election.
In "The Devil and Homer Simpson", Homer Simpson announces he would sell his soul for a doughnut, and the Devil appears to make a deal with Homer. Homer tries to outsmart the Devil by not finishing the doughnut but eventually eats it and is sent to Hell. A trial is held between Homer and the Devil to determine the rightful owner of Homer's soul. In "Terror at 5 1⁄2 Feet", while riding the bus to school, Bart Simpson thinks he sees a gremlin disassembling the bus piece by piece. Nobody sees it except for Bart, so he tries to remove it by himself. In "Bart Simpson's Dracula", Mr. Burns is a vampire and Bart falls victim to his bite. Lisa and the rest of the family go to Burns' castle to kill Burns so Bart can return to normal.
Sunday, 24 April 2016
Special: Free Comic Book Day 2016 Rankings
As the name implies, Free Comic Book Day is a single day when participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. This year it takes place on May 7, 2016 and I have you covered for all the books that will be available and what ones you should prioritize... On with the ranking!
50. The Phantom: 80th Anniversary Special FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: HERMES PRESS
(W) Joe Gill (A) Don Newton, Jim Aparo (CA) Jim Aparo
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day and the 80th anniversary of the original masked hero,"The Ghost Who Walks" known as The Phantom, Hermes Press presents four classic tales by legendary comic artists Jim Aparo and Don Newton! All this, plus documentary materials and other surprise to make this a truly noteworthy celebration of two important anniversaries. Don't miss it!
Rating: All Ages
49. Strawberry Shortcake #0 FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Georgia Ball (A/CA) Amy Mebberson
Strawberry Shortcake returns to comics! It's a berry special re-introduction to Strawberry Shortcake and all her pals and - maybe - a certain not-so-nice purple someone as well?!
Rating: All Ages
48. Doctor Who: Four Doctors FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: TITAN COMICS
(W) Nick Abadzis & Various (A) Eleonora Carlini & Various
Jump on board the TARDIS with FOUR all-new short tales of the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors! Whether you're a whizz with a Sonic Screwdriver or completely new to Who, this is the perfect Free Comic Book Day adventure for SF fans of all ages! Written and illustrated by the creative teams of the regular comics, this is the ideal place to start reading!
Rating: All Ages
47. World's Of Aspen FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: ASPEN MLT INC
(W) J. T. Krul, Joshua Hale Fialkov (A/CA) Jordan Gunderson
The crossover event every Aspen fan has been waiting for has finally arrived! Aspen Matthews is a woman of two worlds, the one above and the one below. Now, both worlds face certain annihilation at the hands of a supreme being from another universe - the Soulfire Universe! Prepare to experience the Worlds of Aspen as you've never seen before as Michael Turner's flagship creations, Fathom and Soulfire come crashing together for the first time ever! And the results will be nothing short of a new Aspen Universe altogether! This. Changes. Everything.
Rating: All Ages
46. Lady Mechanika #0 FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS
(W) Joe Benitez (A/CA) Joe Benitez, Peter Steigerwald
Introduce new readers to this best-selling series, remarkably successful with female readers as well as fans of the popular "steampunk" genre! This special FCBD issue includes the original 14-page one-shot - introducing Lady Mechanika, a young woman in Victorian England with mechanical limbs and no memory of how she got them, searching desperately for the secrets to her past - plus excerpts from two Lady Mechanika trade paperbacks, on sale by FCBD!
Rating: Teen
45. Z2 Comics Lab FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: Z2 COMICS
(W/A) Ian McGinty & Various
Come one, come all, and read Z2's first FCBD anthology featuring all of your favorite Z2 characters in stories revolving around comic books! Can Kit and friends survive being thrust into the worst comic of all time? Read an excerpt from Amazing Adventure #3 the first appearance of Francis Carver. All of these stories and more!
Rating: Teen
44. Science Comics FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: :01 FIRST SECOND
(W/A/CA) Maris Wicks, Jon Chad
Get to know your universe with Free Comic Book Day's Science Comics! Do you want to know more about how the world works - what's going on under our feet and in our oceans? With two action-packed, full-color non-fiction science stories - one by Maris Wicks (author of Human Body Theater and Coral Reefs) and one by Jon Chad (author of Leo Geo and the upcoming Volcanos), Science Comics shows off what's fun, weird, and crazy about the Earth we all inhabit!
Rating: All Ages
43. Mooncop: A Tom Gauld Sampler FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: DRAWN & QUARTERLY
(W/A/CA) Tom Gauld
Penned by the cartoonist of Goliath and You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack, this FCBD offering features an exclusive excerpt from Tom Gauld's all-new graphic novel Mooncop, plus a selection of short humor strips. Mooncop details the deadpan day-to-day adventures of the last policeman on the colonized moon. Support good comics and see why Tom Gauld has regular comics in the Guardian, New York Times and theNew Yorker! It's simple: he's brilliant and funny.
Rating: All Ages
42. Devil's Due/1First Comics Mixtape FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: DEVILS DUE /1FIRST COMICS, LLC
In this collection of short stories, we introduce new, never before seen Squarriors characters, reveal an original story of Mercy Sparx's youth from the world of Sheol as a prelude to Mercy Sparx: Year One, a short story featuring Badger vs. everyone's favorite shirtless world leader, and wrap with the Public Relations short "How to Dragon Your Train," where a train derailment PR disaster goes bad when a team of hungry dragons are sent to airlift out the victims.
Rating: Teen
41. Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: GEMSTONE PUBLISHING
(W) Robert M. Overstreet, J. C. Vaughn
Whether you're talking about new comics or classic back-issues, comic books are driving pop culture. Find out why as Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace takes a look at the top 10 highest selling comics ever, as well as the worlds of cosplay, original comic art and movie posters! From Will Eisner's The Spirit to the "Mr. Fixit"-era Incredible Hulk artwork of Jeff Purves, and more, CBM has the insights! Cover by John K. Snyder III.
Rating: All Ages
40. Help The CBDLF... Defend Comics FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
(W/A) Lucy Knisley & Various (CA) Craig Thompson
An all-star, all-ages spectacular featuring the greatest in Kid's Comics! Stand up for your right to read with some of your favorite characters, and a cavalcade of great cartoonists! Fantasy, humor, adventure and more - all about defending the books we love the most! Cover by Craig Thompson (Space Dumplins, Blankets)!
Rating: All Ages
39. Bob's Burgers FCBD 2016 Special
Publisher: D. E.
(W/A) Various (CA) Sara Richard
The Belcher Family proudly celebrates this year's Free Comic Book Day event with three wild and zany adventures featuring those lovable scamps Tina, Gene, and Louise, plus guest stars Bob, Linda, and all your favorites from Bob's Burgers! It's the official Bob's Burgers comic book based on the fan-favorite (and Emmy Award-winning) Fox animated sitcom, jam-packed with the mouth-watering flavor that longtime fans and curious newcomers can enjoy!
Rating: All Ages
38. 2000 AD Special FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: REBELLION / 2000AD
(W) Paul Ens
Forty-eight pages of thrill-drenched Sci-Fi from Britain's greatest comic! Including exclusive new stories, digital strips, and a downloadable song from MC-1's favorite band! Creators include Alec Worley, Matt Smith, John Wagner, Alan Grant, Kek W, Barry Island, Hannah Berry, Peter Milligan, Eric Powell, Dani K, John Burns, Rufus Dayglo, Carlos Ezquerra, Henry Flint, Joëlle Jones, and Ron Smith.
Rating: Teen
37. Stan Lee's The Unknowns/Howard Lovecraft FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: ARCANA STUDIO
(W) Sean Patrick O'Reilly
Comic book legend Stan Lee's newest creation, The Unknowns, makes it's world debut on Free Comic Book Day! Two average teens help alien protectors disguise themselves as a touring rock group in order to take out undercover cells of invaders! Also included is the next chapter in the Howard Lovecraft series (just in time for the animated feature film, Howard Lovecraft & The Frozen Kingdom), as everyone's favorite Cthulhu teams up with young H.P. Lovecraft in Howard Lovecraft & The Squid Kids! 32 pages of all-ages animated fun!
Rating: All Ages
36. We Can Never Go Home/Young Terrorists FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: BLACK MASK COMICS
(W) Matthew Rosenberg, Matt Pizzolo (A) Various (CA) Amancay Nahuelpan
Here's what you'll find on Black Mask's "Mixtape" for FCBD 2016... SIDE A: We Can Never Go Home: "Dead Set On Destruction"-Madison is dangerous. And a little danger is all Morgan and Dale ever wanted. This story bridges the gap between WCNGH Vol. 1 and the upcoming new series. SIDE B: Young Terrorists: "Me Against The World"-Sera learns the hard way you can't build an army without fighting a few (hundred) cops. Welcome to The Sovereign State of Greater Detroit!
Rating: Mature Readers
35. Grant Morrison's Avatarex: Destroyer of Darkness FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: GRAPHIC INDIA PTE. LTD
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Jeevan Kang
From legendary creative icon, Grant Morrison (Batman, All Star Superman, 18 Days), comes his newest hero! In Avatarex, the epic world of living myth collides with the mundane realities and cultural upheavals of contemporary India. What happens when an all-powerful super-being awakens to fight the Last War of the Age - only to discover he's been sent too early for the End Days and must somehow learn to exist in a world that's too small and too frail to survive his presence?
Rating: Teen
34. Love & Rockets Sampler FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
(W/A/CA) Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez
Love and Rockets is one of the most acclaimed and beloved series in comics history, and this summer, Fantagraphics has announced that the series will be rebooted as a quarterly comic book series beginning with a new #1 in July! To celebrate, Fantagraphics is offering up this one-shot sampler featuring classicL&R material by the great Hernandez Brothers, including an all-new cover and several other surprises! A perfect introduction to one of the most wonderful bodies of work in our medium's history.
Rating: Teen
33. Sanjay & Craig/Harvey Breaks FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: PAPERCUTZ
(W) Eric M Esquivel, Stefan Petrucha (A) Sam Spina, Andreas Schuster (CA) James Kaminski
The hottest new stars on Nickelodeon - Sanjay and Craig and Harvey Beaks - co-star in this comic collecting complete stories from Nickelodeon Magazine and from the Papercutz graphic novels. In "Lord of the Pipes", everyone's favorite talking snake, Craig, literally goes down the drain on an epic quest to fetch Sanjay's father's wedding ring... and has some close encounters with the strange beings he meets there. Then "Fight the Future with Flavor" dramatically depicts the shocking connection between Sanjay eating a seemingly harmless samosa and the total annihilation of the entire world by Martians! Also, Harvey Beaksproves he's a "First Class Finder" when his mad Hide-and-Seek skills lead him to finding a big scary monster!
Rating: All Ages
32. Rom #0
Publisher: IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Christos N. Gage, Chris Ryall (A) David Messina, Paolo Villanelli (CA) Zach Howard
He strikes from outer space... hurtling Earthward on his dead mission of cosmic vengeance! Rom is back for the first time in decades, and nothing can stop him! This introductory story re-introduces the character and leads into July's all-new, ongoing series! Plus, in an exclusive prologue to June's debut issue, the U.K.'s greatest weapon is on the warpath-and the fate of the world is in Action Man's hands... as usual.
Rating: Teen
31. Hilda And The Stone Forest FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: NOBROW PRESS
(W/A/CA) Luke Pearson
In the first Free Comic Book Day offering from Nobrow, the Eisner-nominated Luke Pearson tells the story of intrepid young Hilda's first adventure in the mysterious Stone Forest. Get ready for the body-swapping-est adventure this side of Freaky Friday! And keep your eyes peeled for Wiz and Mug, on their way to their next round of Fantasy Sports!
Rating: All Ages
30. Bruce Lee: The Dragon Rises #1
Publisher: DARBY POP
(W) Shannon Lee, Jeff Kline (A) Brandon McKinney, Zac Atkinson (CA) Bernard Chang
Bruce Lee never died. And he hasn't aged. But, he has no idea who he is, what's happened in the world in the past 40+ years, or why so many "thugs" want a piece of him. With the help of a fly BFF from the '70s - Joe Toomey, P.I. - and pair of precocious teens, Bruce will piece together a mystery more insidious than ever imagined, and find himself forced to do battle with both an enigmatic Villain and his very own conscience. The Dragon rises... and "walks on" once more! Co-written by Bruce's own daughter, Shannon Lee, and Jeff Kline (Jackie Chan Adventures, Indestructible)!
Rating: All Ages
29. The Stuff Of Legend Preview FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: TH3RD WORLD STUDIOS
(W) Mike Raicht, Brian Smith (A/CA) Charles Paul Wilson
Th3rd World Studios is proud to announce the return of the New York Times best-selling series, The Stuff of Legend, with this sneak peek into the much anticipated Volume 5, launching May 11th. In "A Call to Arms", our band of toys have been left scattered across the Dark in the aftermath of the Boogeyman's deceit, and they must pull themselves together or risk losing their boy forever. Also included is the original The Stuff of Legend story that started it all - allowing new readers a glimpse of the adventure that awaits our brave toys as they venture through their boy's closet...
Rating: All Ages
28. Grumpy Cat (and Pokey!) Special FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: D. E.
(W) Royal McGraw & Various (A) Ken Haeser & Various (CA) Ken Haeser
Grumpy Cat, the Internet's cutest curmudgeon, brings her hilarious brand of sass to comic shops everywhere with the official Grumpy Cat Free Comic Book Day 2016 special! Readers of all ages will love the misadventures of this killjoy kitten and her high-spirited brother Pokey! 8,000,000 Facebook likes and 306,000 Twitter followers can't be wrong - Grumpy Cat is a worldwide sensation and a (devilishly) delightful giveaway for comic shop fans and newcomers!
Rating: All Ages
27. Awake #0
Publisher: ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Susan Beneville (A/CA) Brian Hess
In this prequel to the ongoing series, Awake, Regn learns to use her powers, and gets into trouble, with fellow cadet, Joppin, on the Dola training planet, Exterra, while Chay rescues young Picar from an angry mob!
Rating: All Ages
26. Graphix Spotlight: Dream Jumper Book One: Nightmare Escape FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: GRAPHIX
(W) Greg Grunberg (A/CA) Lucas Turnbloom
Trapped in a neverending nightmare... Ben has a gift. He can jump into other people's dreams. So when his classmates start falling victim to an evil dream monster, he knows he has to do something. But can he get to them in time? With help from a mysterious companion, Ben just might be able to defeat the monster and save his friends... if he can harness the power within! Created by actor Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Alias, Felicity).
Rating: All Ages
25. Space Goat Presents: Dark Lilly & Friends FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: SPACE GOAT PRODUCTIONS
(W) Georgia Ball & Various (A) George Kambadais & Various
Fun for all ages from Space Goat Publishing for Free Comic Book Day! This title features the first appearance of Dark Lily, a character destined for her own title in 2016. Meet the fun loving characters ofMonster Elementary as they make their direct-market debut (coming to comic stores in 2016). TheMonster Elementary graphic novel won the Independent Book Award's First Place Gold Medal for "Best Humor Graphic Novel". Plus, young readers get a free glimpse at both Rocket Queen & The Wrench andMage, Inc., already in stores.
Rating: All Ages
24. Dark Horse Presents: Serenity/Hellboy/Aliens
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Mike Mignola & Various (A) Tristan Jones & Various (CA) Sean Cooke
Need a reason to pick up Dark Horse Comics' 2016 Free Comic Book Day offering? Here's three: From Mike Mignola and Richard Corben, a lesson from Hellboy's past is shared. From Brian Wood, a peek into theAliens: Defiance series with an original tale. And from the world of Joss Whedon, a glimpse at the crew of the Serenity, following the film and the smash-hit series Leaves on the Wind!
Rating: Teen
23. Valiant 4001 A.D. Special FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
(W) Matt Kindt & Various (A) Clayton Crain & Various (CA) Clayton Crain
The most ambitious Valiant event yet starts right here on Free Comic Book Day with a shocking new vision of the future in 4001 A.D.! The war for the fate of the 41st century begins here with an exclusive, never-before-seen prelude to the blockbuster comics event of the summer by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt and superstar artist Clayton Crain. Rai! Eternal Warrior! X-O Manowar! Bloodshot! Geomancer!Armstrong! And more! The future of the Valiant Universe begins here! Plus: An all-new look inside Valiant's next hit ongoing series, A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong, from Rafer Roberts and David Lafuente; Divinity II from Matt Kindt and Trevor Hairsine; plus an all-new slate of top-secret teasers, special features, surprises, and a newly added excerpt from the series that has everyone talking - the one and only Faith!
Rating: Teen
22. Dark Horse All-Ages Special FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Michael Dante Dimartino & Various (A) Brian Churilla
Avatars, Dragons, and Zombies? What could be more friendly for all-ages than original tales from these prime Dark Horse worlds? Nothing. For Free Comic Book Day 2016, take a journey with the Avatar fromThe Legend of Korra, the dragon riders from How to Train Your Dragon, and the fundead of Plants vs. Zombies!
Rating: All Ages
21. DC Super Hero Girls FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: DC
Class is in session! Welcome to DC Super Hero High!
DC Super Hero Girls is an exciting new universe of superhero storytelling that builds character and confidence and empowers girls to discover their true potential. This special FCBD issue features two exciting, action-packed stories from the upcoming original graphic novel DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: FINAL CRISIS that readers of all ages will enjoy. It's the day before finals and the student body is hard at work...and nothing is going right! Wonder Woman spars with Cheetah in gym class as Batgirl and Supergirl watch from the sidelines. In the next class, the girls sit next to an empty seat. Where could Supergirl be? Don't miss this chance to meet the students as they find out that fun, friendship and hard work are all part of growing up!
Rating: All Ages
20. One-Punch Man/My Hero Academia FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) One, Kouhei Horikoshi (A) Yusuke Murata, Kouhei Horikoshi (CA) Kouhei Horikoshi, Yusuke Murata
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem - he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! He is the One-Punch Man! Also: What would the world be like if 80% of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks"? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20% percent who were born Quirkless?
Rating: Teen
19. Oddly Normal: Chapter One FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W/A/CA) Otis Frampton
Explore the magical land of Fignation this Free Comic Book Day with Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair - a half-witch who will be the first to tell you that being a little different doesn't make it easy to make friends at school! On her 10th birthday, Oddly blows out her cake's candles and makes a disastrous wish. Now, she must travel to Fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents' disappearance. Join beloved cartoonist Otis Frampton and the delightful Oddly as she navigates a strange new school, monstrous bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through this vibrant world!
Rating: All Ages
18. Street Fighter V #1 FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC
(W) Ken Siu-Chong, Matt Moylan (A) Edwin Huang & Various (CA) Edwin Huang
Featuring the cast of the all-new Street Fighter V, Capcom's biggest video game of 2016! The new challengers from Street Fighter V make their first appearance in UDON's comics, as they collide with classic World Warriors in three new stories! This special one-shot is not to be missed by any Street Fighter fan!
Rating: Teen
17. March Trilogy Sampler FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: IDW - TOP SHELF
(W) John Lewis, Andrew Aydin (A/CA) Nate Powell
Top Shelf celebrates Free Comic Book Day with 32 pages of excerpts from March Book One, Book Two, andBook Three (coming summer 2016). The first graphic novel from a sitting member of Congress, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and American icon. John Lewis rose from humble beginnings to become a national leader of the civil rights movement. This is his story, from an Alabama farm to the March on Washington and beyond, co-written by Andrew Aydin and brought to astonishing life by Nate Powell in a graphic novel trilogy.
Rating: Teen
16. Junior Braves Of The Apocalypse FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: ONI PRESS INC.
(W) Greg Smith, Michael Tanner (A/CA) Zach Lehner
The Junior Braves Free Comic Book Day edition features a 24-page excerpt from Book 1 of the hit Oni Press survival horror Young Adult series! Perfect for readers who are a little too young for The Walking Dead, this zombie apocalypse epic follows a plucky band of scouts as they navigate the end of the world with only their combined smarts, teamwork, and good old fashioned camping skills at their disposal. And even then, they've still got other survivors to contend with! Will Tribe 65 make it out alive?
Rating: All Ages
15. Assassin's Creed FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: TITAN COMICS
(W) Anthony Del & Various (A) Wellington Alves & Various
Enter the shadowy world of the Assassins and Templars, two feuding factions who have battled over the centuries to decide the course of humanity! Two all-new short stories, written and illustrated by the creative teams of the regular comics, highlight a shocking event in the life of new Assassin Charlotte de la Cruz, and reveal the true extent of the mysterious Templar Black
Cross's terrifying skills! New readers or experienced fans: strap on your hidden blades, don your cowls, and blend into the crowd to discover secrets you won't read anywhere else!
Rating: Teen
14. Con Man's Spectrum #0
Publisher: AUTOMATIC PICTURES PUBLISHING
(W) Pj Haarsma, Alan Tudyk (A/CA) Sarah Stone
Firefly stars Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion present the first Spectrum comic from their highly successful webseries, Con Man! Our planet has been ravaged by two alien attacks and life on Earth is very different. Captain James Raaker is tasked with cleaning it up, but this is just a set-up to destroy everything he loves and quite possibly life on Earth itself!
The four-issue series from Automatic Publishing will be written by Tudyk and novelist/producer PJ Haarsma (The Softwire Series) with artwork by Sarah Stone (Transformers) and overseen by Shel Dorf Award-winning editor Shannon Eric Denton. The Free Comic Book Day offering is not a sampler or a preview, but the actual first issue of the series.
Rating: All Ages
13. Boom! Studios Summer Blast FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: BOOM! STUDIOS
(W/A) Box Brown & Various (CA) Kat Leyh
In the BOOM! Studios 2016 Summer Blast, read all-new, original short stories of David Petersen's Mouse Guard and Jim Henson's Labyrinth. Plus, get sneak peeks of the upcoming new Adventure Time: Comicsseries, the Lumberjanes: Don't Axe, Don't Tale special, and this summer's highly anticipated original graphic novel from Archaia, The Cloud. As a bonus, we've included preview pages from Goldie Vance, our newest BOOM! Box debut. There's something in this Free Comic Book Day issue for everyone!
Rating: All Ages
12. FCBD 2016 Viz Perfect Square Pokemon Pocket Comics
Publisher: VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W/A/CA) Santa Harukaze
To the forest! To the sea! To Legendary Island! Join our Pokémon pals on a quest through Unova for the Legendary joke - while testing your Pokémon knowledge and laughing all the way!
Rating: All Ages
11. Attack On Titan Anthology Preview FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: KODANSHA COMICS
(W/A) Various (CA) Hajime Isayama
Titans of Comics+Attack on Titan! The biggest manga of the decade, reinterpreted by the top talent in comics! Get a taste of this fall's upcoming Attack on Titan Anthology, a collection of original stories set in the world of Attack on Titan, from creators including Scott Snyder, Gail Simone, Michael Avon Oeming, Tomer Hanuka, Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, Babs Tarr, Faith Erin Hicks, Kate Leth, Kevin Wada, and many more!
Rating: Teen
10. The Pink Panther #1 FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
(W/A/CA) S. L. Gallant
He's been the coolest cat in all of cartoondom for over 50 years! The Pink Panther is back in brand new adventures to tickle your funny bone and test the sanity of The Little Man. Join all of Pink's pals from the DePatie-Freleng stable including The Inspector and The Ant and the Aardvark as we welcome The Pink Panther to 21st Century comic books in style! This special FCBD issue is chock full of fun with new and classic Pink Panther adventures including the hilarious antics of The Mighty Pan-Thor! 2016 is the year of the Pink Panther and it all starts here on Free Comic Book Day!
Rating: All Ages
9. Camp Midnight #1
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Steven T. Seagle (A/CA) Jason Adam Katzenstein
Add a touch of spooky to your Free Comic Book Day this year with the first chapter of Ben 10 and Big Hero 6 creator Steven T. Seagle and New Yorker Magazine cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein's Camp Midnight! Not wanting to please her "step monster," reluctant Skye is dead-set on not fitting in. But when she's accidentally sent to the wrong summer camp - Camp Midnight, where everyone attending is a full-fledged monster - Skye realizes that not fitting in will be the very least of her challenges! Camp Midnightis the perfect book for readers who love Raina Telgemeier's Smile but wish it had more bowls of gooey eyeballs in the lunch scenes.
Rating: All Ages
8. Spongebob Freestyle Funnies FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES
(W) Evan Dorkin, Israel Sanchez (A) Evan Dorkin, Ramona Fradon (CA) Gregg Schigiel, Rick Neilsen
32 pages of all-original comics from United Plankton Pictures! In "Renegade Arms," SpongeBob must grow extra appendages to deal with a huge influx of Krabby Patty orders. But without the proper training, the new arms are wreaking havoc! Then, in a brand-new Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy adventure - "Bedlam! In Bikini Bottom!" - the diluvian duo faces a fish egg... from space?! All this, plus deep truths about sea trenches from Maris Wicks, SpongeFunnies from James Kochalka, and more!
Rating: All Ages
7. Bongo Free-For-All FCBD 2016 Special
Publisher: BONGO COMICS
(W/A/CA) Matt Groening
Get in line for the foremost Free Comic Book Day four-color giveaway of the year! Pieman and the Cupcake Kid take on a new crime team, Glutenus Maximus and his sidekick Gluten Tag, whose pastry-related misdeeds have led to a ban on all baked goods in Springfield! How will the heroic duo battle their foes without their arsenal of pies and cupcakes, and what's worse...what will Homer do without his daily dose of donuts? Then, after an unfortunate trip to the dentist, Principal Skinner is mistaken for a vampire. It doesn't help that Bart fuels the fire (and supplies the pitchforks) to an unruly mob uprising. All that and much, much more - and it's all free!
Rating: All Ages
6. The Tick Special FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: NEW ENGLAND COMICS
(W) Jeff McClelland (A) Duane Redhead, Ian Nichols (CA) Duane Redhead
The Tick celebrates FCBD 2016 with 32 pages of full-color comic book fun! In the all-new lead story, "The Council of Ticks", The Tick and Arthur discover that dimensional rifts have allowed dozens of different Ticks from alternate universes and realities to congregate in the "real" world! It's hard enough to hide and feed a hundred Ticks.... but an even bigger challenge rears its literally ugly head when a 50-foot tall Thrakkorzog breaks through the dimensional barrier! Can even a warehouse-full of multi-dimensional Ticks confront such a menacing... er, menace!? Plus, two back-up stories, including an all-new story with art by Ian Nichols! Great for fans new and old!
Rating: All Ages
5. Sonic Sampler FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
(W/A) Various (CA) Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin
Get the best of both worlds with the Sonic Sampler! Hot on the heels of the all-new epic Sonic comics event, "Panic in the Sky," comes a supersonic sampling of stories for Free Comic Book Day! Join Sonic and friends as they band together to save the world from the evil ambitions of Dr. Eggman in these select stories from Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Universe! Plus, get a sneak peek of what's to come with a special "Fast Forward Feature" that you'll have to see to believe!
Rating: All Ages
4. Captain America #1
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
Steve Rogers is returning to comics this May, and you can get your first taste on FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. This issue will get you caught up just in time for the release of Captain America: Steve Rogers #1, coming to comics later in May! Three Captain Americas fought shoulder-to-shoulder in AVENGERS: STANDOFF. Now, one rises to take his place at the forefront of the Marvel Universe! Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz usher in a new beginning for the nation's greatest hero! But that's not all! FCBD CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 will also feature a second all-new story and a special prelude to DEAD NO MORE, giving fans their first look at the blockbuster storyline coming later this year. If you got a chance to bring back someone who died, would you? And how will CLASSIFIED deal when ones they thought long dead once again walk the earth? TOP SECRET and TOP SECRET unite to bring you the opening salvo of Dead No More, a major storyline coming in 2016!
Rating: T
3. Archie #1
Publisher: ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Fiona Staples
Comic superstars Mark Waid and Fiona Staples reimagine an icon in this special FCBD reprint of the best-selling first issue of Archie! Change has come to Riverdale in the can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun - but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. Is this a one-off, or a sign of bigger changes awaiting America's favorite teens... and the entire town? Find out in this exciting, remarkable and critically acclaimed first issue!
2. Suicide Squad #1
Publisher: DC
Harley Quinn, Deadshot and King Shark lead a lethal team of death-row Super-Villains recruited by the government to take on missions so dangerous - they're sheer suicide! Don't miss this first issue of the hit series before the upcoming major motion picture, SUICIDE SQUAD!
Rating: Teen
1. Civil War II/All-New All Different Avengers
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
Marvel peels back the curtain on their can't miss FCBD 2016 title, CIVIL WAR II #1! Before hero stands against hero, Brian Michael Bendis and Jim Cheung bring you a snapshot of the conflict that will split the Marvel Universe in two! But that's not all! Beware the sting of the All-New Wasp! FCBD CIVIL WAR II #1 will also feature a special second story from All-New, All-Different Avengers writer Mark Waid and legendary artist Alan Davis. Be there as this mysterious new character makes their big debut! Are they friend or foe? How will their coming impact on the lives of the All-New, All-Different Avengers? The answers may surprise you, True Believer! Not only do you get a lead in to the escalating conflict of Civil War II, but you'll also be introduced to a big new character as the All-New Wasp rockets into the Marvel Universe.
Rating: T+
Publisher: HERMES PRESS
(W) Joe Gill (A) Don Newton, Jim Aparo (CA) Jim Aparo
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of Free Comic Book Day and the 80th anniversary of the original masked hero,"The Ghost Who Walks" known as The Phantom, Hermes Press presents four classic tales by legendary comic artists Jim Aparo and Don Newton! All this, plus documentary materials and other surprise to make this a truly noteworthy celebration of two important anniversaries. Don't miss it!
Rating: All Ages
49. Strawberry Shortcake #0 FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Georgia Ball (A/CA) Amy Mebberson
Strawberry Shortcake returns to comics! It's a berry special re-introduction to Strawberry Shortcake and all her pals and - maybe - a certain not-so-nice purple someone as well?!
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: TITAN COMICS
(W) Nick Abadzis & Various (A) Eleonora Carlini & Various
Jump on board the TARDIS with FOUR all-new short tales of the Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Doctors! Whether you're a whizz with a Sonic Screwdriver or completely new to Who, this is the perfect Free Comic Book Day adventure for SF fans of all ages! Written and illustrated by the creative teams of the regular comics, this is the ideal place to start reading!
Rating: All Ages
47. World's Of Aspen FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: ASPEN MLT INC
(W) J. T. Krul, Joshua Hale Fialkov (A/CA) Jordan Gunderson
The crossover event every Aspen fan has been waiting for has finally arrived! Aspen Matthews is a woman of two worlds, the one above and the one below. Now, both worlds face certain annihilation at the hands of a supreme being from another universe - the Soulfire Universe! Prepare to experience the Worlds of Aspen as you've never seen before as Michael Turner's flagship creations, Fathom and Soulfire come crashing together for the first time ever! And the results will be nothing short of a new Aspen Universe altogether! This. Changes. Everything.
Rating: All Ages
46. Lady Mechanika #0 FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: BENITEZ PRODUCTIONS
(W) Joe Benitez (A/CA) Joe Benitez, Peter Steigerwald
Introduce new readers to this best-selling series, remarkably successful with female readers as well as fans of the popular "steampunk" genre! This special FCBD issue includes the original 14-page one-shot - introducing Lady Mechanika, a young woman in Victorian England with mechanical limbs and no memory of how she got them, searching desperately for the secrets to her past - plus excerpts from two Lady Mechanika trade paperbacks, on sale by FCBD!
Rating: Teen
45. Z2 Comics Lab FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: Z2 COMICS
(W/A) Ian McGinty & Various
Come one, come all, and read Z2's first FCBD anthology featuring all of your favorite Z2 characters in stories revolving around comic books! Can Kit and friends survive being thrust into the worst comic of all time? Read an excerpt from Amazing Adventure #3 the first appearance of Francis Carver. All of these stories and more!
Rating: Teen
Publisher: :01 FIRST SECOND
(W/A/CA) Maris Wicks, Jon Chad
Get to know your universe with Free Comic Book Day's Science Comics! Do you want to know more about how the world works - what's going on under our feet and in our oceans? With two action-packed, full-color non-fiction science stories - one by Maris Wicks (author of Human Body Theater and Coral Reefs) and one by Jon Chad (author of Leo Geo and the upcoming Volcanos), Science Comics shows off what's fun, weird, and crazy about the Earth we all inhabit!
Rating: All Ages
43. Mooncop: A Tom Gauld Sampler FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: DRAWN & QUARTERLY
(W/A/CA) Tom Gauld
Penned by the cartoonist of Goliath and You're All Just Jealous of My Jetpack, this FCBD offering features an exclusive excerpt from Tom Gauld's all-new graphic novel Mooncop, plus a selection of short humor strips. Mooncop details the deadpan day-to-day adventures of the last policeman on the colonized moon. Support good comics and see why Tom Gauld has regular comics in the Guardian, New York Times and theNew Yorker! It's simple: he's brilliant and funny.
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: DEVILS DUE /1FIRST COMICS, LLC
In this collection of short stories, we introduce new, never before seen Squarriors characters, reveal an original story of Mercy Sparx's youth from the world of Sheol as a prelude to Mercy Sparx: Year One, a short story featuring Badger vs. everyone's favorite shirtless world leader, and wrap with the Public Relations short "How to Dragon Your Train," where a train derailment PR disaster goes bad when a team of hungry dragons are sent to airlift out the victims.
Rating: Teen
41. Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: GEMSTONE PUBLISHING
(W) Robert M. Overstreet, J. C. Vaughn
Whether you're talking about new comics or classic back-issues, comic books are driving pop culture. Find out why as Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace takes a look at the top 10 highest selling comics ever, as well as the worlds of cosplay, original comic art and movie posters! From Will Eisner's The Spirit to the "Mr. Fixit"-era Incredible Hulk artwork of Jeff Purves, and more, CBM has the insights! Cover by John K. Snyder III.
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND
(W/A) Lucy Knisley & Various (CA) Craig Thompson
An all-star, all-ages spectacular featuring the greatest in Kid's Comics! Stand up for your right to read with some of your favorite characters, and a cavalcade of great cartoonists! Fantasy, humor, adventure and more - all about defending the books we love the most! Cover by Craig Thompson (Space Dumplins, Blankets)!
Rating: All Ages
39. Bob's Burgers FCBD 2016 Special
Publisher: D. E.
(W/A) Various (CA) Sara Richard
The Belcher Family proudly celebrates this year's Free Comic Book Day event with three wild and zany adventures featuring those lovable scamps Tina, Gene, and Louise, plus guest stars Bob, Linda, and all your favorites from Bob's Burgers! It's the official Bob's Burgers comic book based on the fan-favorite (and Emmy Award-winning) Fox animated sitcom, jam-packed with the mouth-watering flavor that longtime fans and curious newcomers can enjoy!
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: REBELLION / 2000AD
(W) Paul Ens
Forty-eight pages of thrill-drenched Sci-Fi from Britain's greatest comic! Including exclusive new stories, digital strips, and a downloadable song from MC-1's favorite band! Creators include Alec Worley, Matt Smith, John Wagner, Alan Grant, Kek W, Barry Island, Hannah Berry, Peter Milligan, Eric Powell, Dani K, John Burns, Rufus Dayglo, Carlos Ezquerra, Henry Flint, Joëlle Jones, and Ron Smith.
Rating: Teen
37. Stan Lee's The Unknowns/Howard Lovecraft FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: ARCANA STUDIO
(W) Sean Patrick O'Reilly
Comic book legend Stan Lee's newest creation, The Unknowns, makes it's world debut on Free Comic Book Day! Two average teens help alien protectors disguise themselves as a touring rock group in order to take out undercover cells of invaders! Also included is the next chapter in the Howard Lovecraft series (just in time for the animated feature film, Howard Lovecraft & The Frozen Kingdom), as everyone's favorite Cthulhu teams up with young H.P. Lovecraft in Howard Lovecraft & The Squid Kids! 32 pages of all-ages animated fun!
Rating: All Ages
36. We Can Never Go Home/Young Terrorists FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: BLACK MASK COMICS
(W) Matthew Rosenberg, Matt Pizzolo (A) Various (CA) Amancay Nahuelpan
Here's what you'll find on Black Mask's "Mixtape" for FCBD 2016... SIDE A: We Can Never Go Home: "Dead Set On Destruction"-Madison is dangerous. And a little danger is all Morgan and Dale ever wanted. This story bridges the gap between WCNGH Vol. 1 and the upcoming new series. SIDE B: Young Terrorists: "Me Against The World"-Sera learns the hard way you can't build an army without fighting a few (hundred) cops. Welcome to The Sovereign State of Greater Detroit!
Rating: Mature Readers
35. Grant Morrison's Avatarex: Destroyer of Darkness FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: GRAPHIC INDIA PTE. LTD
(W) Grant Morrison (A/CA) Jeevan Kang
From legendary creative icon, Grant Morrison (Batman, All Star Superman, 18 Days), comes his newest hero! In Avatarex, the epic world of living myth collides with the mundane realities and cultural upheavals of contemporary India. What happens when an all-powerful super-being awakens to fight the Last War of the Age - only to discover he's been sent too early for the End Days and must somehow learn to exist in a world that's too small and too frail to survive his presence?
Rating: Teen
Publisher: FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS
(W/A/CA) Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez
Love and Rockets is one of the most acclaimed and beloved series in comics history, and this summer, Fantagraphics has announced that the series will be rebooted as a quarterly comic book series beginning with a new #1 in July! To celebrate, Fantagraphics is offering up this one-shot sampler featuring classicL&R material by the great Hernandez Brothers, including an all-new cover and several other surprises! A perfect introduction to one of the most wonderful bodies of work in our medium's history.
Rating: Teen
33. Sanjay & Craig/Harvey Breaks FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: PAPERCUTZ
(W) Eric M Esquivel, Stefan Petrucha (A) Sam Spina, Andreas Schuster (CA) James Kaminski
The hottest new stars on Nickelodeon - Sanjay and Craig and Harvey Beaks - co-star in this comic collecting complete stories from Nickelodeon Magazine and from the Papercutz graphic novels. In "Lord of the Pipes", everyone's favorite talking snake, Craig, literally goes down the drain on an epic quest to fetch Sanjay's father's wedding ring... and has some close encounters with the strange beings he meets there. Then "Fight the Future with Flavor" dramatically depicts the shocking connection between Sanjay eating a seemingly harmless samosa and the total annihilation of the entire world by Martians! Also, Harvey Beaksproves he's a "First Class Finder" when his mad Hide-and-Seek skills lead him to finding a big scary monster!
Rating: All Ages
32. Rom #0Publisher: IDW PUBLISHING
(W) Christos N. Gage, Chris Ryall (A) David Messina, Paolo Villanelli (CA) Zach Howard
He strikes from outer space... hurtling Earthward on his dead mission of cosmic vengeance! Rom is back for the first time in decades, and nothing can stop him! This introductory story re-introduces the character and leads into July's all-new, ongoing series! Plus, in an exclusive prologue to June's debut issue, the U.K.'s greatest weapon is on the warpath-and the fate of the world is in Action Man's hands... as usual.
Rating: Teen
31. Hilda And The Stone Forest FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: NOBROW PRESS
(W/A/CA) Luke Pearson
In the first Free Comic Book Day offering from Nobrow, the Eisner-nominated Luke Pearson tells the story of intrepid young Hilda's first adventure in the mysterious Stone Forest. Get ready for the body-swapping-est adventure this side of Freaky Friday! And keep your eyes peeled for Wiz and Mug, on their way to their next round of Fantasy Sports!
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: DARBY POP
(W) Shannon Lee, Jeff Kline (A) Brandon McKinney, Zac Atkinson (CA) Bernard Chang
Bruce Lee never died. And he hasn't aged. But, he has no idea who he is, what's happened in the world in the past 40+ years, or why so many "thugs" want a piece of him. With the help of a fly BFF from the '70s - Joe Toomey, P.I. - and pair of precocious teens, Bruce will piece together a mystery more insidious than ever imagined, and find himself forced to do battle with both an enigmatic Villain and his very own conscience. The Dragon rises... and "walks on" once more! Co-written by Bruce's own daughter, Shannon Lee, and Jeff Kline (Jackie Chan Adventures, Indestructible)!
Rating: All Ages
29. The Stuff Of Legend Preview FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: TH3RD WORLD STUDIOS
(W) Mike Raicht, Brian Smith (A/CA) Charles Paul Wilson
Th3rd World Studios is proud to announce the return of the New York Times best-selling series, The Stuff of Legend, with this sneak peek into the much anticipated Volume 5, launching May 11th. In "A Call to Arms", our band of toys have been left scattered across the Dark in the aftermath of the Boogeyman's deceit, and they must pull themselves together or risk losing their boy forever. Also included is the original The Stuff of Legend story that started it all - allowing new readers a glimpse of the adventure that awaits our brave toys as they venture through their boy's closet...
Rating: All Ages
28. Grumpy Cat (and Pokey!) Special FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: D. E.
(W) Royal McGraw & Various (A) Ken Haeser & Various (CA) Ken Haeser
Grumpy Cat, the Internet's cutest curmudgeon, brings her hilarious brand of sass to comic shops everywhere with the official Grumpy Cat Free Comic Book Day 2016 special! Readers of all ages will love the misadventures of this killjoy kitten and her high-spirited brother Pokey! 8,000,000 Facebook likes and 306,000 Twitter followers can't be wrong - Grumpy Cat is a worldwide sensation and a (devilishly) delightful giveaway for comic shop fans and newcomers!
Rating: All Ages
27. Awake #0
Publisher: ACTION LAB ENTERTAINMENT
(W) Susan Beneville (A/CA) Brian Hess
In this prequel to the ongoing series, Awake, Regn learns to use her powers, and gets into trouble, with fellow cadet, Joppin, on the Dola training planet, Exterra, while Chay rescues young Picar from an angry mob!
Rating: All Ages
26. Graphix Spotlight: Dream Jumper Book One: Nightmare Escape FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: GRAPHIX
(W) Greg Grunberg (A/CA) Lucas Turnbloom
Trapped in a neverending nightmare... Ben has a gift. He can jump into other people's dreams. So when his classmates start falling victim to an evil dream monster, he knows he has to do something. But can he get to them in time? With help from a mysterious companion, Ben just might be able to defeat the monster and save his friends... if he can harness the power within! Created by actor Greg Grunberg (Heroes, Alias, Felicity).
Rating: All Ages
25. Space Goat Presents: Dark Lilly & Friends FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: SPACE GOAT PRODUCTIONS
(W) Georgia Ball & Various (A) George Kambadais & Various
Fun for all ages from Space Goat Publishing for Free Comic Book Day! This title features the first appearance of Dark Lily, a character destined for her own title in 2016. Meet the fun loving characters ofMonster Elementary as they make their direct-market debut (coming to comic stores in 2016). TheMonster Elementary graphic novel won the Independent Book Award's First Place Gold Medal for "Best Humor Graphic Novel". Plus, young readers get a free glimpse at both Rocket Queen & The Wrench andMage, Inc., already in stores.
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Mike Mignola & Various (A) Tristan Jones & Various (CA) Sean Cooke
Need a reason to pick up Dark Horse Comics' 2016 Free Comic Book Day offering? Here's three: From Mike Mignola and Richard Corben, a lesson from Hellboy's past is shared. From Brian Wood, a peek into theAliens: Defiance series with an original tale. And from the world of Joss Whedon, a glimpse at the crew of the Serenity, following the film and the smash-hit series Leaves on the Wind!
Rating: Teen
23. Valiant 4001 A.D. Special FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT LLC
(W) Matt Kindt & Various (A) Clayton Crain & Various (CA) Clayton Crain
The most ambitious Valiant event yet starts right here on Free Comic Book Day with a shocking new vision of the future in 4001 A.D.! The war for the fate of the 41st century begins here with an exclusive, never-before-seen prelude to the blockbuster comics event of the summer by New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt and superstar artist Clayton Crain. Rai! Eternal Warrior! X-O Manowar! Bloodshot! Geomancer!Armstrong! And more! The future of the Valiant Universe begins here! Plus: An all-new look inside Valiant's next hit ongoing series, A&A: The Adventures of Archer & Armstrong, from Rafer Roberts and David Lafuente; Divinity II from Matt Kindt and Trevor Hairsine; plus an all-new slate of top-secret teasers, special features, surprises, and a newly added excerpt from the series that has everyone talking - the one and only Faith!
Rating: Teen
22. Dark Horse All-Ages Special FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: DARK HORSE COMICS
(W) Michael Dante Dimartino & Various (A) Brian Churilla
Avatars, Dragons, and Zombies? What could be more friendly for all-ages than original tales from these prime Dark Horse worlds? Nothing. For Free Comic Book Day 2016, take a journey with the Avatar fromThe Legend of Korra, the dragon riders from How to Train Your Dragon, and the fundead of Plants vs. Zombies!
Rating: All Ages
21. DC Super Hero Girls FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: DC
Class is in session! Welcome to DC Super Hero High!
DC Super Hero Girls is an exciting new universe of superhero storytelling that builds character and confidence and empowers girls to discover their true potential. This special FCBD issue features two exciting, action-packed stories from the upcoming original graphic novel DC SUPER HERO GIRLS: FINAL CRISIS that readers of all ages will enjoy. It's the day before finals and the student body is hard at work...and nothing is going right! Wonder Woman spars with Cheetah in gym class as Batgirl and Supergirl watch from the sidelines. In the next class, the girls sit next to an empty seat. Where could Supergirl be? Don't miss this chance to meet the students as they find out that fun, friendship and hard work are all part of growing up!
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W) One, Kouhei Horikoshi (A) Yusuke Murata, Kouhei Horikoshi (CA) Kouhei Horikoshi, Yusuke Murata
Nothing about Saitama passes the eyeball test when it comes to superheroes, from his lifeless expression to his bald head to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking guy has a not-so-average problem - he just can't seem to find an opponent strong enough to take on! He is the One-Punch Man! Also: What would the world be like if 80% of the population manifested superpowers called "Quirks"? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20% percent who were born Quirkless?
Rating: Teen
19. Oddly Normal: Chapter One FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W/A/CA) Otis Frampton
Explore the magical land of Fignation this Free Comic Book Day with Oddly Normal, a ten-year-old girl with pointed ears and green hair - a half-witch who will be the first to tell you that being a little different doesn't make it easy to make friends at school! On her 10th birthday, Oddly blows out her cake's candles and makes a disastrous wish. Now, she must travel to Fignation to uncover the mystery of her parents' disappearance. Join beloved cartoonist Otis Frampton and the delightful Oddly as she navigates a strange new school, monstrous bullies, and Evil itself on an unforgettable fantasy adventure through this vibrant world!
Rating: All Ages
18. Street Fighter V #1 FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: UDON ENTERTAINMENT INC
(W) Ken Siu-Chong, Matt Moylan (A) Edwin Huang & Various (CA) Edwin Huang
Featuring the cast of the all-new Street Fighter V, Capcom's biggest video game of 2016! The new challengers from Street Fighter V make their first appearance in UDON's comics, as they collide with classic World Warriors in three new stories! This special one-shot is not to be missed by any Street Fighter fan!
Rating: Teen
17. March Trilogy Sampler FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: IDW - TOP SHELF
(W) John Lewis, Andrew Aydin (A/CA) Nate Powell
Top Shelf celebrates Free Comic Book Day with 32 pages of excerpts from March Book One, Book Two, andBook Three (coming summer 2016). The first graphic novel from a sitting member of Congress, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and American icon. John Lewis rose from humble beginnings to become a national leader of the civil rights movement. This is his story, from an Alabama farm to the March on Washington and beyond, co-written by Andrew Aydin and brought to astonishing life by Nate Powell in a graphic novel trilogy.
Rating: Teen
Publisher: ONI PRESS INC.
(W) Greg Smith, Michael Tanner (A/CA) Zach Lehner
The Junior Braves Free Comic Book Day edition features a 24-page excerpt from Book 1 of the hit Oni Press survival horror Young Adult series! Perfect for readers who are a little too young for The Walking Dead, this zombie apocalypse epic follows a plucky band of scouts as they navigate the end of the world with only their combined smarts, teamwork, and good old fashioned camping skills at their disposal. And even then, they've still got other survivors to contend with! Will Tribe 65 make it out alive?
Rating: All Ages
15. Assassin's Creed FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: TITAN COMICS
(W) Anthony Del & Various (A) Wellington Alves & Various
Enter the shadowy world of the Assassins and Templars, two feuding factions who have battled over the centuries to decide the course of humanity! Two all-new short stories, written and illustrated by the creative teams of the regular comics, highlight a shocking event in the life of new Assassin Charlotte de la Cruz, and reveal the true extent of the mysterious Templar Black
Cross's terrifying skills! New readers or experienced fans: strap on your hidden blades, don your cowls, and blend into the crowd to discover secrets you won't read anywhere else!
Rating: Teen
14. Con Man's Spectrum #0Publisher: AUTOMATIC PICTURES PUBLISHING
(W) Pj Haarsma, Alan Tudyk (A/CA) Sarah Stone
Firefly stars Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion present the first Spectrum comic from their highly successful webseries, Con Man! Our planet has been ravaged by two alien attacks and life on Earth is very different. Captain James Raaker is tasked with cleaning it up, but this is just a set-up to destroy everything he loves and quite possibly life on Earth itself!
The four-issue series from Automatic Publishing will be written by Tudyk and novelist/producer PJ Haarsma (The Softwire Series) with artwork by Sarah Stone (Transformers) and overseen by Shel Dorf Award-winning editor Shannon Eric Denton. The Free Comic Book Day offering is not a sampler or a preview, but the actual first issue of the series.
Rating: All Ages
13. Boom! Studios Summer Blast FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: BOOM! STUDIOS
(W/A) Box Brown & Various (CA) Kat Leyh
In the BOOM! Studios 2016 Summer Blast, read all-new, original short stories of David Petersen's Mouse Guard and Jim Henson's Labyrinth. Plus, get sneak peeks of the upcoming new Adventure Time: Comicsseries, the Lumberjanes: Don't Axe, Don't Tale special, and this summer's highly anticipated original graphic novel from Archaia, The Cloud. As a bonus, we've included preview pages from Goldie Vance, our newest BOOM! Box debut. There's something in this Free Comic Book Day issue for everyone!
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: VIZ MEDIA LLC
(W/A/CA) Santa Harukaze
To the forest! To the sea! To Legendary Island! Join our Pokémon pals on a quest through Unova for the Legendary joke - while testing your Pokémon knowledge and laughing all the way!
Rating: All Ages
11. Attack On Titan Anthology Preview FCBD 2016 Edition
Publisher: KODANSHA COMICS
(W/A) Various (CA) Hajime Isayama
Titans of Comics+Attack on Titan! The biggest manga of the decade, reinterpreted by the top talent in comics! Get a taste of this fall's upcoming Attack on Titan Anthology, a collection of original stories set in the world of Attack on Titan, from creators including Scott Snyder, Gail Simone, Michael Avon Oeming, Tomer Hanuka, Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher, Babs Tarr, Faith Erin Hicks, Kate Leth, Kevin Wada, and many more!
Rating: Teen
10. The Pink Panther #1 FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY PRODUCTIONS
(W/A/CA) S. L. Gallant
He's been the coolest cat in all of cartoondom for over 50 years! The Pink Panther is back in brand new adventures to tickle your funny bone and test the sanity of The Little Man. Join all of Pink's pals from the DePatie-Freleng stable including The Inspector and The Ant and the Aardvark as we welcome The Pink Panther to 21st Century comic books in style! This special FCBD issue is chock full of fun with new and classic Pink Panther adventures including the hilarious antics of The Mighty Pan-Thor! 2016 is the year of the Pink Panther and it all starts here on Free Comic Book Day!
Rating: All Ages
9. Camp Midnight #1
Publisher: IMAGE COMICS
(W) Steven T. Seagle (A/CA) Jason Adam Katzenstein
Add a touch of spooky to your Free Comic Book Day this year with the first chapter of Ben 10 and Big Hero 6 creator Steven T. Seagle and New Yorker Magazine cartoonist Jason Adam Katzenstein's Camp Midnight! Not wanting to please her "step monster," reluctant Skye is dead-set on not fitting in. But when she's accidentally sent to the wrong summer camp - Camp Midnight, where everyone attending is a full-fledged monster - Skye realizes that not fitting in will be the very least of her challenges! Camp Midnightis the perfect book for readers who love Raina Telgemeier's Smile but wish it had more bowls of gooey eyeballs in the lunch scenes.
Rating: All Ages
Publisher: UNITED PLANKTON PICTURES
(W) Evan Dorkin, Israel Sanchez (A) Evan Dorkin, Ramona Fradon (CA) Gregg Schigiel, Rick Neilsen
32 pages of all-original comics from United Plankton Pictures! In "Renegade Arms," SpongeBob must grow extra appendages to deal with a huge influx of Krabby Patty orders. But without the proper training, the new arms are wreaking havoc! Then, in a brand-new Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy adventure - "Bedlam! In Bikini Bottom!" - the diluvian duo faces a fish egg... from space?! All this, plus deep truths about sea trenches from Maris Wicks, SpongeFunnies from James Kochalka, and more!
Rating: All Ages
7. Bongo Free-For-All FCBD 2016 Special
Publisher: BONGO COMICS
(W/A/CA) Matt Groening
Get in line for the foremost Free Comic Book Day four-color giveaway of the year! Pieman and the Cupcake Kid take on a new crime team, Glutenus Maximus and his sidekick Gluten Tag, whose pastry-related misdeeds have led to a ban on all baked goods in Springfield! How will the heroic duo battle their foes without their arsenal of pies and cupcakes, and what's worse...what will Homer do without his daily dose of donuts? Then, after an unfortunate trip to the dentist, Principal Skinner is mistaken for a vampire. It doesn't help that Bart fuels the fire (and supplies the pitchforks) to an unruly mob uprising. All that and much, much more - and it's all free!
Rating: All Ages
6. The Tick Special FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: NEW ENGLAND COMICS
(W) Jeff McClelland (A) Duane Redhead, Ian Nichols (CA) Duane Redhead
The Tick celebrates FCBD 2016 with 32 pages of full-color comic book fun! In the all-new lead story, "The Council of Ticks", The Tick and Arthur discover that dimensional rifts have allowed dozens of different Ticks from alternate universes and realities to congregate in the "real" world! It's hard enough to hide and feed a hundred Ticks.... but an even bigger challenge rears its literally ugly head when a 50-foot tall Thrakkorzog breaks through the dimensional barrier! Can even a warehouse-full of multi-dimensional Ticks confront such a menacing... er, menace!? Plus, two back-up stories, including an all-new story with art by Ian Nichols! Great for fans new and old!
Rating: All Ages
5. Sonic Sampler FCBD 2016 EditionPublisher: ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
(W/A) Various (CA) Jamal Peppers, Gary Martin
Get the best of both worlds with the Sonic Sampler! Hot on the heels of the all-new epic Sonic comics event, "Panic in the Sky," comes a supersonic sampling of stories for Free Comic Book Day! Join Sonic and friends as they band together to save the world from the evil ambitions of Dr. Eggman in these select stories from Sonic the Hedgehog and Sonic Universe! Plus, get a sneak peek of what's to come with a special "Fast Forward Feature" that you'll have to see to believe!
Rating: All Ages
4. Captain America #1
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
Steve Rogers is returning to comics this May, and you can get your first taste on FREE COMIC BOOK DAY. This issue will get you caught up just in time for the release of Captain America: Steve Rogers #1, coming to comics later in May! Three Captain Americas fought shoulder-to-shoulder in AVENGERS: STANDOFF. Now, one rises to take his place at the forefront of the Marvel Universe! Nick Spencer and Jesus Saiz usher in a new beginning for the nation's greatest hero! But that's not all! FCBD CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 will also feature a second all-new story and a special prelude to DEAD NO MORE, giving fans their first look at the blockbuster storyline coming later this year. If you got a chance to bring back someone who died, would you? And how will CLASSIFIED deal when ones they thought long dead once again walk the earth? TOP SECRET and TOP SECRET unite to bring you the opening salvo of Dead No More, a major storyline coming in 2016!
Rating: T
3. Archie #1Publisher: ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS
(W) Mark Waid (A/CA) Fiona Staples
Comic superstars Mark Waid and Fiona Staples reimagine an icon in this special FCBD reprint of the best-selling first issue of Archie! Change has come to Riverdale in the can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! As the new school year approaches, you'd think Archie Andrews would be looking forward to classes and fun - but nothing is as it seems in the little town of Riverdale. Is this a one-off, or a sign of bigger changes awaiting America's favorite teens... and the entire town? Find out in this exciting, remarkable and critically acclaimed first issue!
2. Suicide Squad #1
Publisher: DC
Harley Quinn, Deadshot and King Shark lead a lethal team of death-row Super-Villains recruited by the government to take on missions so dangerous - they're sheer suicide! Don't miss this first issue of the hit series before the upcoming major motion picture, SUICIDE SQUAD!
Rating: Teen
Publisher: MARVEL COMICS
Marvel peels back the curtain on their can't miss FCBD 2016 title, CIVIL WAR II #1! Before hero stands against hero, Brian Michael Bendis and Jim Cheung bring you a snapshot of the conflict that will split the Marvel Universe in two! But that's not all! Beware the sting of the All-New Wasp! FCBD CIVIL WAR II #1 will also feature a special second story from All-New, All-Different Avengers writer Mark Waid and legendary artist Alan Davis. Be there as this mysterious new character makes their big debut! Are they friend or foe? How will their coming impact on the lives of the All-New, All-Different Avengers? The answers may surprise you, True Believer! Not only do you get a lead in to the escalating conflict of Civil War II, but you'll also be introduced to a big new character as the All-New Wasp rockets into the Marvel Universe.
Rating: T+
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Comic Shop Corner: September 18, 2013
Hello everyone and thanks for reading the very first post of Comic Shop Corner, the weekly post where I profile the biggest comics from major publishers (DC, Marvel, Darkhorse, Image and IDW Publishing) as well as a spotlight on indie books or books coming out on the lesser publishers, we have a lot of comics to go over so let's get right into it.
Dark Horse Comics:
Kiss Me, Satan! #1
Cassian Steele is the boss of the werewolf mafia in the Big Easy, and he's got a problem. The old witch Verona knows his secret and has gone into hiding. Cassian wants her dead. So he sends out the word: An open contract. The first monster to dust Verona gets a big payday. What no one realizes is that Barnabus Black, a demon desperately trying to regain his halo, is her protection. Kiss Me, Satan! is a pulp action ride with supernatural horror elements and Dark Horse is using it as a launch title for their new fall horror line of comics. The cover art by Dave Johnson looks amazing and makes this a must read for any horror comic fan.
Also available: B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth #111, Strain The Fall #3, Buzzkill #1, Star Wars Dark Times A Spark Remains #3, Dream Thief #5, Conan The Barbarian #20 and many more!
DC Comics:
Detective Comics #23.3 The Scarecrow
We've seen a number of Batman's iconic villains take the spotlight in the first two weeks of Villains Month. Now it's Scarecrow's turn. See the new Gotham City through the eyes of the Scarecrow! It's Arkham Asylum unleashed on humanity--and it's all the Scarecrow has ever wanted! This book will explore how The Scarecrow sees the events of Forever evil unfolding and he's got his eye on leading the Arkham inmates to the top of the food chain. Most importantly it's written by Batman and... scribe Peter Tomasi making this my can't miss DC book this week.
Also available: Action Comics #23.3 Lex Luthor, Batman The Dark Knight #23.3 Clayface, Flash #23.3 The Rogues, Teen Titans #23.2 Deathstroke, Batman Beyond Universe #2, Swamp Thing #23.1 Arcane, Fables #133 and many more!
IDW Publishing:
My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #11
If I told you 2 of the top 3 selling non DC or Marvel comics were The Walking Dead and Adventure Time, you'd probably believe me, but what if I tell you this rounds out the top 3? This title shows that comics aren't just for boys anymore. In this new installment love is in the air as Katie Cook and Andy Price reveal the secret history of Shinning Armor and Princess Cadence's love! Before they were royalty, they were two teenagers who had no idea how to talk to each other! Find out how the romance started right here!
Also available: X-Files Season 10 #4, Ghostbusters #7, Doctor Who #13 and many more!
Image Comics:
Savage Dragon #191
Fresh off his devastating battle with Mako, Savage Dragon gets a visit from the Dread Knight in prison this week in Savage Dragon #191 "JAILBREAK!" from Erik Larson. As hundreds of inmates riot in an effort to escape from Stronghold Penitentiary, Dragon faces the deadly Dread Knight! The countdown to the biggest and most significant change for SAVAGE DRAGON ever continues! As one of Image's longest running and most popular series, this title is a shoe in to be put in your stack this week.
Also available: Bounce #5, Morning Glories #31, Great Pacific #10, Mice Templar IV Legend #7, Revival #14, Zero #1, Darkness #115, Mind The Gap #14, Peter Panzerfaust #14, Multiple Warheads Down Fall One-Shot and many more!
Marvel Comics
Captain Marvel #16
Thanos continues to plot his dominance as Marvel continues their Infinity storyline with Issue #3 of 6 out this week but as it's become the norm, publishers always release a butt load of tie-in issues to the major storyline. This week we're going to spotlight one of the better sounding ones as Carol Danvers continues being one of Marvel's main cogs as Captain Marvel, and issue 16 proves no different as Captain Marvel and Hawkeye are interrogated and Spider-Woman and Black Widow plot a breakout... Little do they know that Captain Marvel doesn't need rescuing! This concludes the 2 part tie in.
Also Available: Infinity #3, Daredevil #31, Venom #41, Superior Spider-Man #18, New Avengers #10, Cable And X-Force #14, Thunderbolts #15, X-Men Legacy #17 and many more!
Spotlight:
Bongo Comics: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror #19
Yes, it is that time of year again, Halloween is just around the corning and one of the top 5 things about Halloween is by far The Simpsons and their Treehouse of Horror series, this years comic has us looking at Bart being sentenced to serve detention in old library in the subterranean bowels at Springfield Elementary, but Bart discovers The Book of the Dead and accidentally unleashes the Cthulhu on an unsuspecting Springfield. Then, Lunchlady Doris is finally fired for serving subhuman grade cuisine and replaced by the best the school food service industry has to offer. Soon the students are healthier and smarter than ever before, which can only lead to one thing - world domination! (And you thought we meant better state test scores.)
Dark Horse Comics:Kiss Me, Satan! #1
Cassian Steele is the boss of the werewolf mafia in the Big Easy, and he's got a problem. The old witch Verona knows his secret and has gone into hiding. Cassian wants her dead. So he sends out the word: An open contract. The first monster to dust Verona gets a big payday. What no one realizes is that Barnabus Black, a demon desperately trying to regain his halo, is her protection. Kiss Me, Satan! is a pulp action ride with supernatural horror elements and Dark Horse is using it as a launch title for their new fall horror line of comics. The cover art by Dave Johnson looks amazing and makes this a must read for any horror comic fan.
Also available: B.P.R.D. Hell On Earth #111, Strain The Fall #3, Buzzkill #1, Star Wars Dark Times A Spark Remains #3, Dream Thief #5, Conan The Barbarian #20 and many more!
DC Comics:Detective Comics #23.3 The Scarecrow
We've seen a number of Batman's iconic villains take the spotlight in the first two weeks of Villains Month. Now it's Scarecrow's turn. See the new Gotham City through the eyes of the Scarecrow! It's Arkham Asylum unleashed on humanity--and it's all the Scarecrow has ever wanted! This book will explore how The Scarecrow sees the events of Forever evil unfolding and he's got his eye on leading the Arkham inmates to the top of the food chain. Most importantly it's written by Batman and... scribe Peter Tomasi making this my can't miss DC book this week.
Also available: Action Comics #23.3 Lex Luthor, Batman The Dark Knight #23.3 Clayface, Flash #23.3 The Rogues, Teen Titans #23.2 Deathstroke, Batman Beyond Universe #2, Swamp Thing #23.1 Arcane, Fables #133 and many more!
IDW Publishing:My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #11
If I told you 2 of the top 3 selling non DC or Marvel comics were The Walking Dead and Adventure Time, you'd probably believe me, but what if I tell you this rounds out the top 3? This title shows that comics aren't just for boys anymore. In this new installment love is in the air as Katie Cook and Andy Price reveal the secret history of Shinning Armor and Princess Cadence's love! Before they were royalty, they were two teenagers who had no idea how to talk to each other! Find out how the romance started right here!
Also available: X-Files Season 10 #4, Ghostbusters #7, Doctor Who #13 and many more!
Image Comics:Savage Dragon #191
Fresh off his devastating battle with Mako, Savage Dragon gets a visit from the Dread Knight in prison this week in Savage Dragon #191 "JAILBREAK!" from Erik Larson. As hundreds of inmates riot in an effort to escape from Stronghold Penitentiary, Dragon faces the deadly Dread Knight! The countdown to the biggest and most significant change for SAVAGE DRAGON ever continues! As one of Image's longest running and most popular series, this title is a shoe in to be put in your stack this week.
Also available: Bounce #5, Morning Glories #31, Great Pacific #10, Mice Templar IV Legend #7, Revival #14, Zero #1, Darkness #115, Mind The Gap #14, Peter Panzerfaust #14, Multiple Warheads Down Fall One-Shot and many more!
Marvel ComicsCaptain Marvel #16
Thanos continues to plot his dominance as Marvel continues their Infinity storyline with Issue #3 of 6 out this week but as it's become the norm, publishers always release a butt load of tie-in issues to the major storyline. This week we're going to spotlight one of the better sounding ones as Carol Danvers continues being one of Marvel's main cogs as Captain Marvel, and issue 16 proves no different as Captain Marvel and Hawkeye are interrogated and Spider-Woman and Black Widow plot a breakout... Little do they know that Captain Marvel doesn't need rescuing! This concludes the 2 part tie in.
Also Available: Infinity #3, Daredevil #31, Venom #41, Superior Spider-Man #18, New Avengers #10, Cable And X-Force #14, Thunderbolts #15, X-Men Legacy #17 and many more!
Spotlight:Bongo Comics: Simpsons Treehouse of Horror #19
Yes, it is that time of year again, Halloween is just around the corning and one of the top 5 things about Halloween is by far The Simpsons and their Treehouse of Horror series, this years comic has us looking at Bart being sentenced to serve detention in old library in the subterranean bowels at Springfield Elementary, but Bart discovers The Book of the Dead and accidentally unleashes the Cthulhu on an unsuspecting Springfield. Then, Lunchlady Doris is finally fired for serving subhuman grade cuisine and replaced by the best the school food service industry has to offer. Soon the students are healthier and smarter than ever before, which can only lead to one thing - world domination! (And you thought we meant better state test scores.)
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