The press releases for FCBD 2025 have begun.
MARVEL REVEALS ITS 2025 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY TITLES INCLUDING NEW STORIES STARRING THE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN AND MORE
See what Marvel has in store for Free Comic Day 2025!
New York, NY— November 18, 2024 — Free Comic Book Day is on May 3 this year, and once again, Marvel Comics celebrates this exciting day for the industry with something for every fan! Readers can look forward to the entry points for all-new eras of Fantastic Four and Amazing Spider-Man, a prelude to an upcoming X-Men saga, and a glimpse at the very first event set in the new Ultimate Universe!
For the second year in a row, Marvel also proudly presents a Star Wars Free Comic Book Day title which explores the what’s to come in the galaxy far, far away. Plus, see creators and characters from different cultures, communities, and identities spotlighted in a special Free Comic Book edition of Marvel’s Voices. And last but not least, you’ll find the perfect first comic book for the young ones in your life with an all-new Free Comic Book Day: Spidey & His Amazing Friends.
Read on to learn more!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: FANTASTIC FOUR/GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1
Written by Ryan North, Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing & Chip Zdarsky
Art by Humberto Ramos, Edgar Delgado, Chip Zdarsky & Iban Coello
In advance of Marvel’s First Family arriving on the big screen this summer, Ryan North and Humberto Ramos craft an unusual story in which the FANTASTIC FOUR respond to a most unusual interdimensional summons! And on the eve of the birth of the ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT X-MEN, there is one extra mutant in attendance. WHO is it? Only Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing can tell you! Plus, ANOTHER surprise from Chip Zdarsky! We’re simply too good to you!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1
Written by Joe Kelly, Deniz Camp & Cody Ziglar
Art by John Romita Jr. & Jonas Scharf
Joe Kelly and John Romita Jr. remind us who Peter Parker and SPIDER-MAN are! Plus, an exclusive prologue to this summer’s blockbuster ULTIMATE event from Deniz Camp, Cody Ziglar & Jonas Scharf!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: STAR WARS #1
Written by Alex Segura, Charles Soule & Marc Guggenheim
Art by Phil Noto, Luke Ross, Stefano Raffaele & Madibek Musabekov
CELEBRATING THE NEW ERA OF STAR WARS COMICS!
LUKE SKYWALKER finds himself in a wretched hive of scum and villainy facing off against pirates! JEDI KNIGHTS QUI-GON JINN & TENSU RUN are on the hunt for the villainous CORLIS RATH! Who is the mysterious VANEE and what is his connection to DARTH VADER & KYLO REN?
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: IRONHEART/MARVEL’S VOICES #1
Written by Justina Ireland & More
Art by Julian Shaw & More
CELEBRATING A YEAR OF MARVEL’S VOICES WITH A BRAND-NEW STORY STARRING IRONHEART!
Bestselling writer Justina Ireland blasts Ironheart into Chicago’s past for a story of Black innovation through the ages! And explore the past year of Voices anthologies with selections from Mystique and Destiny’s star-studded wedding issue, Patriot’s explosive return to super-heroing, the introduction of a brand-new Ghost Rider and more!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: IRON MAN & HIS AWESOME FRIENDS/SPIDEY & HIS AMAZING FRIENDS #1
SWING INTO THIS YEAR’S FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SPECIAL WITH
NEW AND FAVORITE CHARACTERS FROM TWO DISNEY JR. SHOWS!
FIRST, ARMOR UP with Iron Man and his Awesome Friends, Iron Heart and Iron Hulk, in this not-to-be-missed all-new comic featuring characters from the forthcoming Disney Jr. show! Then the web-slinging fun continues with everyone’s favorite heroes from Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends! There’s no shortage of baddies creating mischief in New York and Spidey, Ghost-Spider, and Spin need help keeping the city safe through thrilling activity pages and easy-to-read stories.
Check out the covers and stay tuned for more news about FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025 in the months ahead.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN/ULTIMATE UNIVERSE #1
Written by JOE KELLY, DENIZ CAMP & CODY ZIGLAR
Art by JOHN ROMITA JR. & JONAS SCHARF
Cover by PAT GLEASON
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: FANTASTIC FOUR/GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1
Written by RYAN NORTH, COLLIN KELLY, JACKSON LANZING, CHIP ZDARSKY & MORE
Art by HUMBERTO RAMOS, EDGAR DELGADO, CHIP ZDARSKY & MORE
Cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: STAR WARS #1
Written by ALEX SEGURA, CHARLES SOULE & MARC GUGGENHEIM
Art by PHIL NOTO, LUKE ROSS, STEFANO RAFFAELE & MADIBEK MUSABEKOV
Cover by PHIL NOTO
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: IRONHEART/MARVEL’S VOICES #1
Written by JUSTINA IRELAND & MORE
Art by JULIAN SHAW & MORE
Cover by EDWIN GALMON
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025: IRON MAN & HIS AWESOME FRIENDS/SPIDEY & HIS AMAZING FRIENDS #1
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Notice that the FF have replaced the Avengers in this year's FCBD offerings. Must have something to do with that movie coming up next year ...
Anyway, here's an FCBD press release from Titan:
BLIZZARD'S DIABLO VIDEO GAME SERIES, RETURNS IN BRAND-NEW COMICS IN 2025
New comic series set after the events of DIABLO IV: VESSEL OF HATRED!
(London, November 21st, 2024), Titan Comics and Blizzard Entertainment are thrilled to announce an all-new comic book series set in the universe of the award-winning horror role-playing game series Diablo. The new comic series, entitled DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED, will launch with a special FREE issue primer for this May’s Free Comic Book Day annual event.
Written by acclaimed horror writer Cullen Bunn (Harrow County) and illustrated by award-winning artist Daniele Serra with colorist Jovanna Plata, DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED explores the depths and misery of Sanctuary as it struggles to rebuild after the cataclysmic events of DIABLO IV and its first expansion VESSEL OF HATRED.
Set in the dark and demon-infested world of Sanctuary, the Diablo game series invites players to face down the infernal hordes of the Burning Hells — and rewards them for their efforts with piles and piles of epic loot.
Over 100 million players worldwide have joined the fight against Hell across the Diablo video game franchise, and Diablo IV, the current instalment, set a record for being the fastest-selling video game in Blizzard Entertainment history when it launched. Diablo IV is available on Battle.net, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam.
Fans will be able to pick up DIABLO: DAWN OF HATRED FREE COMIC BOOK DAY EDITION from their local comic shop on Free Comic Book Day on May 3, 2025. To keep up with news on the series follow Titan Comics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
CELEBRATE 10 YEARS OF I HATE FAIRYLAND WITH SPECIAL FCBD 2025 EDITION AVAILABLE IN MAY
In celebration of the series’ 10 year anniversary, Young takes a stroll down memory lane providing behind-the-scenes commentary as he revisits various iconic and beloved Fairyland kingdoms—and some of Gert’s most infamous stomping (literal) grounds.
Fans may also be treated to a sneak glimpse of what new I Hate Fairyland adventures await them…
"Wow. 10 years? I can’t believe you let me get away with this for that long! I love it! You’re stuck with Gert now," said Young. "She’s never going away!!!!"
FCBD 2025 I Hate Fairyland (Lunar Code 1224IM252, Diamond Code DEC240005) will be available at participating local comic book shops on Saturday, May 3.
More details regarding Free Comic Book Day 2025 festivities can be found on the official FCBD website and social media channels.
IDW PUBLISHING CELEBRATES FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025 WITH FIRST LOOKS AT ALL-NEW GODZILLA UNIVERSE & HORROR IMPRINT IDW DARK
"SURE TO BE ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT-AFTER BOOKS AT NEXT YEAR'S FCBD CELEBRATION" - THE BEAT
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 19, 2024) – IDW Publishing is bringing spine-tingling terror and titanic monsters to comic shops for Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2025.
To celebrate the annual industry event that packs comic shops with both new and longtime fans, IDW Publishing is proudly releasing two free comics: GODZILLA: THE NEW HEROES FCBD 2025 and IDW DARK: FIND YOUR NEW FEAR FCBD 2025.
Readers who pick up the GODZILLA FCBD issue will be treated to an exclusive first look at the brand-new universe that offers a fresh exploration of what it means to be a Godzilla comic. Featuring stories by Tim Seeley (Grayson, Local Man), Nikola Čižmešija (Batman and Robin, Batman: Sword of Azrael) Ethan S. Parker & Griffin Sheridan (Kill Your Darlings), Pablo Tunica (TMNT, Sea Serpent’s Heir), Chris Gooch (IN UTERO, Under-Earth), and Oliver Ono (GODZILLA: MONSTER ISLAND SUMMER CAMP, GODZILLA: RIVALS), this giant issue offer a preview of IDW’s bold plans for the King of Monsters in 2025.
“This FCBD issue will introduce readers to new characters, premiere new Kaiju, and serve as the launching point for our new Godzilla continuity,” stated GODZILLA line editor Jake Williams. “We challenged ourselves to build up a world around Godzilla that is as interesting as the King of the Monsters itself. A new continuity filled to the brim with super powered humans, kaiju half breeds, stories across Earth and Space, and a fresh new take on Godzilla itself. All in service of one singular goal: tell Godzilla stories that can only exist on the pages of a comic book. Big, bold, bizarre – and above all, cool as hell.”
Announced during New York Comic Con, the horror imprint IDW DARK has nightmares for every type of reader. From new tales within the worlds of acclaimed horror movies and shows to terrifying and bold original stories, IDW DARK: FIND YOUR NEW FEAR FCBD 2025 will present a frightening first look at BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES: RITE OF SPRING – the sequel to the Eisner-nominated hit series from Patrick Horvath – and 30 DAYS OF NIGHT: FALLING SUN, a chilling expansion of IDW’s legacy vampire franchise from co-creator Steve Niles and award-winning writer Rodney Barnes. “I am very excited to see a new 30 DAYS OF NIGHT series coming to life and I can’t think of a better person for the job than Rodney Barnes,” stated Niles. “Rodney has been tearing it up in recent years and I think he’ll bring new blood to the series. Can’t wait for Free Comic Book Day so fans can get a look!” Rodney added, “I’m so happy to be working with Steve, IDW and the characters from the legendary world of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT! We have an incredible story lined up that adds to the established 30 DAYS mythology while taking the story in some surprising directions. I think this book is a perfect addition to IDW’s Free Comic Book Day and I look forward to hearing what the fans think!”
"I’m thrilled to be a part of IDW DARK,” commented Horvath. “As a fan and as a creator, horror has always been my favorite genre. The fact that BENEATH THE TREES WHERE NOBODY SEES is now part of an imprint dedicated to the genre and amongst so many amazing books is such a great feeling. It’s a testament to the success of the book, but also all of the amazing support and understanding that IDW has given since day one."
IDW DARK: FIND YOUR NEW FEAR will also debut a first look at the imprint’s NIGHTCAPS, a line of oversize original one-shots showcasing incredible writer-artists. Up first: Sean Peacock’s BLOOD HONEY and Gavin Fullerton’s TUATHA. "The talent behind this first slate of IDW DARK books is insane, and I’m honored to be included in this lineup of immensely talented creators,” remarked Peacock. “I couldn’t have asked for a better label for my first traditionally-published comic. I’m so excited for readers to step into the world of BLOOD HONEY, a gothic high school romance gone bad. Expect high drama, teenage angst, bloody knuckles, sword fights, and murder plots that would raise even Hitchcock’s eyebrows. You’ll laugh, you’ll wince, and you’ll be utterly disgusted with these kids."
"I'm really excited for my book TUATHA to be part of the new IDW DARK imprint,” said Fullerton. “I feel IDW has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to art and storytelling, and this new creator focused horror imprint shows their dedication to that vision. A story about a young girl carrying a severed head across an Irish mythological landscape seems like the perfect fit!"
Celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 3, 2025. To find a comic shop near you, visit comicshoplocator.com. Don’t forget to set up a pull list while you’re there!
Skybound Comet, Image & Hasbro Announce TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever Special for Free Comic Book Day 2025
The FCBD Special Will Grant a First Look at the Biggest Middle Grade Graphic Novel of the Year!
Featuring the first appearance of Ballpoint, everyone’s new favorite Decepticon, this FCBD special precedes the upcoming OGN release of TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint, the start of a new OGN series about the misadventures of the bot who is mightier than the sword by Brian “Smitty” Smith (Pea, Bee, and Jay) and Marz Jr. (Void Rivals cover artist), available July 2025 for Middle Grade Readers.
Plus, meet the most unexpected family of superheroes with a special look inside Family Force V, the soon-to-be YA OGN phenomenon about your new favorite alien fighting family, from writer Matt Braly (Disney’s Amphibia) and artist Ainsworth Lin, coming June 2025 from Skybound Comet.
“We are thrilled to announce that Skybound’s first original Decepticon is officially the WORST BOT EVER,” said Alex Antone, Editorial Director at Skybound. “With Ballpoint, Smitty and Marz Jr. have created a character that is both heartfelt and hilarious, and we can’t wait to show the world how terrible he is.”
In TRANSFORMERS: Worst Bot Ever: Meet Ballpoint, the Decepticons are known for being bad...but Ballpoint is truly the worst –the biggest failure of them all. After the latest attempt to take down the Autobots goes horribly wrong, he’s kicked out of the evil Decepticons, for good! Will Ballpoint be able to prove his worth by defeating the Autobots all by himself? Or will he keep failing and find that being the “best” is ...More than Meets the Eye?
Earlier this week, Skybound also recently announced an Energon Universe Special for FCBD 2025. Discover three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, and Void Rivals from the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Joshua Williamson (G.I. JOE, Superman), Robert Kirkman (Void Rivals, Invincible), and Daniel Warren Johnson (TRANSFORMERS, Extremity) and pen the stories, and Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), Conor Hughes (White Ash, The Game) and Johnson will provide art. Andrea Milana also serves as artist for the FCBD exclusive cover.
Skybound, Image & Hasbro Announce Energon Universe Special for Free Comic Book Day 2025
Featuring New Stories from G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS and Void Rivals!
Discover three all new stories from the Energon Universe, with stunning revelations for the worlds of G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, and Void Rivals from the biggest names in comics. Energon Universe talent Joshua Williamson (Duke, Superman), Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), and Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb) pen the stories, and Andrea Milana (Cobra Commander), Conor Hughes (White Ash) and Johnson will provide art. Andrea Milana also serves as artist for the FCBD exclusive cover.
“We’re excited to again participate in Free Comic Book Day and offer some terrific, original stories that are integral to the Energon Universe,” noted Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “Fans are going to be shocked and delighted by what we have in store!”
The Energon Universe is the crown jewel of the historic collaboration between Hasbro and Skybound, who has introduced a brand-new era of the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE franchises in one shared comic book universe. Energon Universe ongoing series include the ongoing series Void Rivals by writer/creator Robert Kirkman (Invincible, The Walking Dead), artist/creator Lorenzo De Felici (Kroma), and colorist Patricio Delpeche (The Sandman Universe: Nightmare Country); the two-time Eisner Award winning TRANSFORMERS by writer Daniel Warren Johnson (Extremity, Do a Powerbomb), artist Jorge Corona (Middlewest), and colorist Mike Spicer (Stillwater, Murder Falcon); and the new G.I. JOE by writer Joshua Williamson (Superman, Dark Ride), artist Tom Reilly (The Thing), and colorist Jordie Bellaire (W0rldtr33). Fans should expect can’t-miss moments from every issue of the Energon Universe, as secrets are unveiled along the path to answering the BIG questions from some of the biggest franchises in comics today.
DARK HORSE COMICS ANNOUNCES ALL-AGES GOLD ISSUE FOR FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025
Featuring new stories from “Star Wars™” and “Avatar: The Last Airbender”
First up, prepare for a smelly swamp scavenger hunt in an all-new Star Wars tale!
In Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures—Scavenger Hunt, everyone’s favorite Jedi younglings, Kai, Lys, and Nubs, travel to a mysterious (and smelly) swamp, where Jedi Master Yoda has set up an elaborate scavenger hunt. As the younglings look for clues, they find an unexpected friend and learn an important lesson about what it means to be a Jedi.
This Star Wars short comic story is written by Dave Scheidt (Mayor Good Boy, Time Traveler Tales), with interior art and cover art by Andy Duggan (Star Wars: Tales from the Rancor Pit), colors by Dan Jackson (Stranger Things: Tales from Hawkins), and letters by Comicraft (Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures Phase III—Echoes of Fear).
In a new short Avatar: The Last Airbender adventure, Ramen Rumble, Samurai Appa and Ronin Momo are back!
Samurai Appa and Ronin Momo roam the Four Nations, righting wrongs wherever they go. In Avatar: The Last Airbender — Ramen Rumble, the sky bison and winged lemur find themselves at a besieged Fire Nation noodle house where some of the clientele are tougher customers than the owner would like. Can the duo bring some order to chaos—and maybe earn themselves lunch in the process? Or will they be out on their tails?
The Avatar: The Last Airbender comic short is written by Brandon Hoáng (The Crossbow of Destiny), with art by BellBessa, colors by C.E. Chant (Field Guide), and letters by Comicraft’s Jimmy Betancourt (Ghostbusters: Back in Town).
Free Comic Book Day 2025 takes place on May 2, 2025. Check with your local comic shop to see if they are participating!
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. Learn more at FreeComicBookDay.com.
DARK HORSE REVEALS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025 SILVER ISSUE
Featuring new stories from “Critical Role” and “Black Hammer”
Are you ready to campaign in the fantastical world of Exandria and adventure with superheroes in alternate dimensions? Then let’s dive into this year’s featured comics:
In Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins – Acquired Taste, Beau and Caleb get a tip that an individual they are searching for will be at a meeting at the Taste of Tal’Dorei in Bassuras. When they arrive, the pair are surprised to be treated to some dinner theater and decor themed around a legendary band of adventurers from the area. They get entranced by the story, even experiencing it themselves, only to be interrupted by some interesting new faces entering the restaurant . . .
In Black Hammer: To Tomorrow! Colonel Weird takes a jaunt through the ages, passing old friends and foes along the way. He travels from the beginning when pulp heroes stalked the streets, through the Golden Age of heroes, the fall of Black Hammer, and the rise of a new set of heroes. This is a look at the past and potential future of Black Hammer!
The Critical Role FCBD short is written by Sam Maggs (Critical Role: Tales of Exandria II—Artagan), with art, colors, and cover art by Leonardo Cino and letters by Ariana Maher (Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins IV). Black Hammer: To Tomorrow! is written by Jeff Lemire (Black Hammer: The End), with art by Letizia Cadonici (House of Slaughter), colors by Dave Stewart (Paranoid Gardens), and letters by Nate Piekos of Blambot (Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons).
Mark your calendars: Free Comic Book Day 2025 takes place May 2, 2025. Check with your local comic shops to see if they will be participating.