As we talked about in this month’s episode, Free Comic Book Day is taking place on Saturday, August 14, 2021. We will be celebrating at Zeppelin Comics, but many comic book stores and libraries commemorate the occasion with events that center around all things comics.
Ever since it’s debut twenty years ago, the number of free comics that are created for this day every year continues to grow, this year being no exception. For 2021, there are 51 titles that will be available that cover a wide range of ages and readers.
As our special guest, Natasha Curtis, mentioned – it’s ok to judge a comic book by the cover. If the art doesn’t resonate with you it is likely that the comic as a whole won’t either. We here at Sibling Library want to offer you a few recommendations of the comics that are catching our eye this year to maybe help you narrow down your pull list for Free Comic Book Day.
Investigators by John Patrick Green. All-Ages
Katie’s recommendation is this cute all-ages title because she loves a good pun, and this one made her smile.
Stray Dogs by Tony Fleecs, Brad Simpson, Tone Rodriguez, and Trish Forstner. Teen
The art of this book, and this series as a whole, has caught Julia’s attention. Don’t let the cute puppies fool you, this is title is for mature readers as the material is decidedly spine tingling. If you like horror comics, give this one a try.
Tales of a Grownup Nothing by Elizabeth Pich. Mature
Megan finds the subject matter of this one likely relatable and wanting to give this one a try (while she reserves the right to close it whenever she pleases).
Just Beyond Monstrosity by R.L. Stine, Irene Flores, and Julia Totino Tedesco. All-Ages
Bonus recommendation from all of us. Because of nostalgia of our Goosebumps days we definitely are all looking forward to reading this one.
Whether you are a seasoned comic reader or just getting interested in the medium, comics are for everyone and Free Comic Book Day is as well. Check out your local comic book store (check this store locator for your closest one) and also visit your local library, chances are you will be able to find mulitple ways to celebrate this year.
Let’s keep reading, sharing, and repeating.
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