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BATMAN FCBD SPECIAL EDITION
DC Comics | 32 pages| Preview Material
Writers: John Ridley, James Tynion IV | Art: Jorge Jimenez, Travel Foreman | Cover: Mico Suayan
The Batman creative team of James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez take their epic run to the next level. Gotham City is on the brink of a violent evolutionary path and the danger level to Batman and his allies reaches a fever pitch. The Magistrate now have full support from the mayor to handle high level law enforcement in Gotham and have branded the Dark Knight as Enemy #1. Plus, the Scarecrow has his own terrifying agenda as he takes this chaotic moment to launch his master plan. This is the first look at the epic FEAR STATE event that runs across the Batman titles beginning this Fall.
The new Dark Knight, Jace Fox has arrived in this sneak peek of the upcoming I AM BATMAN series written by Academy Award-winner John Ridley with stunning art by Travel Foreman. Fans will get a taste of this blockbuster storyline starring the next Dark Knight.
BATMAN AND ROBIN AND HOWARD / AMETHYST: PRINCESS OF GEMWORLD SPECIAL EDITION FLIPBOOK
DC Comics | All Ages | Preview Material
Writers: Jeffrey Brown, Shannon Hale, Dean Hale | Art/Cover: Jeffrey Brown, Asiah Fulmore
This flipbook style sampler features first looks at two upcoming original graphic novels perfect for all ages, BATMAN & ROBIN and HOWARD by bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown and AMETHYST: PRINCESS OF GEMWORLD by New York Times bestselling authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale with art by Asiah Fulmore. To Damian Wayne, there is nothing more important than protecting the streets of Gotham City as Robin. But when he makes a critical mistake while out on patrol, Damian finds himself benched. And what's more, Damian's dad, Bruce Wayne — a.k.a. Batman — decides that starting over in a new school will be just the distraction Damian needs from his superhero routine. Certain that Gotham Metro Academy has nothing to teach him, Damian is completely unprepared for the challenge he finds in Howard — the smartest and most athletic kid in school. The boys' rivalry is instantaneous and fierce ... and both are sure only one of them can be the best in their class.
Amaya, princess of House Amethyst in Gemworld, is something of a troublemaker. She and her brother have great fun together until a magical prank goes much too far and her parents ground her ... to Earth! They hope a whole week in the mundane world will teach her that magic is a privilege ... and maybe washing dishes by hand will help her realize the palace servants should be respected. Three years later, Amy has settled into middle school and ordinary life. She doesn't remember any other home. So when a prince of the realm brings her home and restores her magical destiny, how will she cope?
Both Batman and Robin and Howard and Amethyst: Princess of Gemworld will be available digitally and at participating bookstores on November 9, 2021.
SUICIDE SQUAD FCBD SPECIAL EDITION
DC Comics | 32 pages | Original & Preview Material
Writers: Tim Seeley, Brian Azzarello | Art: Scott Kolins, Alex Maleev | Cover: Trevor Hairsine
Just in time for The Suicide Squad movie written and directed by James Gunn, releasing in theaters and HBO Max on Aug. 6, with this incredible special edition that features the world’s deadliest villains.
Discover more about the breakout character from Task Force X in an original "Suicide Squad: King Shark" story written by New York Times bestselling author Tim Seeley (Nightwing) and illustrated by award-winning artist Scott Kolins (The Flash).
This 32-page issue also includes a preview of the sensational Suicide Squad: Get Joker! limited series by writer Brian Azzarello (Batman: Damned) and artist Alex Maleev (Checkmate). An incarcerated and angry Red Hood receives a chance at freedom from Amanda Waller. All the former Boy Wonder needs to do to gain his freedom is lead the Suicide Squad on a mission to terminate The Joker. Paired up with Harley Quinn and Gotham City killers such as Firefly and Killer Croc, he doesn’t care if any of them come back alive, as long as The Joker dies!
TEEN TITANS: BEAST BOY LOVES RAVEN SPECIAL EDITION
DC Comics | Young Adult | 32 pages | Preview Material
Writer: Kami Garcia | Art/Cover: Gabriel Picolo
Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo continue their New York Times bestselling Teen Titans series and give readers the romantic meet-up we have all been waiting for!
It seems like years, but it's only been a few days since Raven Roth recovered her memories; trapped her demon father, Trigon, in her amulet; and had her heart broken for the first time. Garfield Logan still can't believe he has powers that allow him to change into different animals, but the price of knowing that his parents kept this secret hidden from him just feels too high. Both are seeking answers from the one person who seems to have them all figured out: Slade Wilson. When their paths converge in Nashville, Raven and Gar can't help but feel a connection, despite the secrets they both try to hide. It will take a great amount of trust and courage to overcome the wounds of their pasts. But can they find acceptance for the darkest parts of themselves? Or maybe even love?
This special edition features a chapter from the upcoming original graphic novel.
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ARCHIE PAST PRESENT & FUTURE FUN
Archie | All Ages | Original Material
Writers: Bill Golliher, Angelo DeCesare, Fred Van Lente | Art: Pat & Tim Kennedy | Art/Cover: Dan Parent
It's the crisis of infinite Archies! Celebrate 80 years of the Riverdale Gang with this tale featuring a dimension-hopping Archie Andrews in his quest to save the multiverse. Then, witness Archie go toe-to-toe with ... himself?! May the best Archie win! Plus, get a preview of the newest Archie one-shot in shops! This title includes several versions of Archie (from classic to TV to horror) and showcases his evolution as a character over eight decades, all while being a tie-in to the company's 80th Anniversary plans.
FCBD 2021 ASSASSINS CREED VALHALLA & DYNASTY
TokyoPop | Teen | Preview Material
Creators: Feng Zi Su, Xuxian Zhe
A sneak peek of two comics from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed video game series.
Valhalla: Blood Brothers: Not long before the exploits of Eivor Wolf-Kissed, Jarl Stensson and his younger brothers, Ulf and Björn, make their way to England at the behest of Halfdan Ragnarsson and Ivarr the Boneless. Filled with excitement, confidence and bloodlust, the three brothers are eager to go to war against Aelfred the Great and his Anglo Saxon army. But they would do well not to underestimate what awaits them on those green shores.
Dynasty: In the 14th year of the Tianbao Era (CE 755) An Lushan, a military governor with ties to the Knights Templar, leads his elite corps to rebel against the Tang Dynasty, and the ill-prepared Tang empire falters under the threat. The two capitals Luoyang and Chang'an fall and China falls under the oppression of the cruel An Lushan. As the Tang dynasty starts to crumble, Li E, a shady Assassin trained by the Hidden Ones in the far West, teams up with Tang loyalists to turn the tide and save both the dynasty and the country from this crisis.
FCBD 2021 BLADE RUNNER ONESHOT (MR)
Titan | Teen | Original Material
Writers: Mike Johnson, Mellow Brown, K. Perkins | Art/Cover: Andres Guinaldo
This special edition connects the Blade Runner Origins and Blade Runner 2029 storylines for the first time! Titan's Gold-level FCBD title reveals the link between Detective Cal's actions in Blade Runner Origins and Detective Ash's story in Blade Runner 2029 #1. Two acclaimed creative teams of Mike Johnson, K. Perkins, Mellow Brown, Andrés Guinaldo, and Fernando Dagnino come together for a spectacular FCBD issue!
FCBD 2021 CRITICAL ROLE WITCHER
Dark Horse | Teen | Original Material
Writers: Jody Houser, Bartosz Sztybor | Art/Cover: Tyler Walpole
In the twentieth year of free comics, we bring you stories expanding on two epic worlds. In Critical Role, explore a small but important corner from the adventures of the Mighty Nein. Then, in The Witcher, it's an original tale featuring the iconic witcher, Geralt! Created in close collaboration with CD Projekt Red!
FCBD 2021 ENTER THE SLAUGHTER
BOOM! | Teen | Reprint Material
Writer: James Tynion IV | Art/Cover: Werther Dell'Edera
ARE YOU READY TO ENTER THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER?
In 2019, James Tynion IV (Batman) and Werther Dell'Edera (Briggs Land) introduced the world to Erica Slaughter, the iconic monster hunter who came to Archer's Peak, Wisconsin to save the town's children from the monsters only she can see.
But Erica is not the only member of the House of Slaughter.
With nearly half a million copies sold Something is Killing the Children has become a true comic phenomenon and this Free Comic Book Day you are invited to enter the House of Slaughter ... if you dare.
FCBD 2021 INVESTIGATORS ANTS IN PANTS SNEAK PEEK
First Second Books | All Ages | Preview Material
Writer: John Patrick Green | Art/Cover: John Patrick Green
Get a sneak peek at book 4 in the bestselling InvestiGators series! With agent Brash trapped in a mysterious coma, the technicians at S.U.I.T. have designed the ultimate replacement: RoboBrash! This high-tech replica has been programmed with all of the original Brash's crime-fighting skills and knowhow — but it seems he's got a few bugs in his system! Will Mango and his new partner be enough to stop the giant ants that are on a rampage in the city? Orchestrated by the spaced-out villain, Maestronaut, and Houdino, the dinosaur escape artist, it seems criminals are certainly upping the ANT-e!
FCBD 2021 LADY MECHANIKA
Image | Teen | Preview & Reprint Material
Writer/Art/Cover: Joe Benitez
A young woman in the Victorian Era searches desperately for the secrets to her past, which resulted in her extraordinary but unnatural mechanical limbs. Lady Mechanika FCBD 2021 will include the 14-page stand-alone story "The Demon of Satan's Alley," which first introduced Lady Mechanika and her steampunk world (Lady Mechanika #0), plus eight or more pages of excerpts from upcoming and/or existing Lady Mechanika books including "Monster at the Ministry of Health," the newest story by series creator Joe Benitez which will debut this year at Image Comics.
FCBD 2021 MARVEL GOLD AVENGERS HULK #1
Marvel | Teen | Original Material
Writers: Donny Cates, Jason Aaron | Art: Ryan Ottley, Iban Coello
In a land beyond time, a shining tower stands, deploying its operatives across the Multiverse to hold against the encroaching darkness! Who is the mysterious Avenger Prime, and how will his advent impact on the past, the present, and the very future of the mighty Avengers?
FCBD 2021 STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC ADVENTURES
IDW Publishing | All Ages | Original Material
Writer: Daniel Jose Older | Art: Harvey Tolibao | Art/Cover: Nick Brokenshire
Join Yoda, Buckets o' Blood, and their Padawan learners as they go on an adventure to help maintain peace during the glory days of the Republic, in a prelude to IDW's Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures series! Written by series architect Daniel José Older, this is the ideal entry into the world of the High Republic-and a can't-miss story for fans!"
This will angle more toward the Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures VOL 1 TPB, though Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #6 remains the start of the next story arc and should be supported within the back matter. Star Wars the High Republic is an incredibly successful initiative of an interconnected mega story told across books, comics and magazines. We had record numbers for our 1st issue!
FCBD 2021 WE LIVE LAST DAYS
Aftershock | Teen | Original Material
Writers: Inaki Miranda, Roy Miranda | Art/Cover: Inaki Miranda
Before Tala and Hototo began their long journey, there was the beginning of the end of Earth as we know it. In the days after the bracelets fell to earth, a group of young friends embarked on a journey to find one of their own. In the Broken Lands, on the adventure of their lifetimes, these friends face the seedy world of Bracelet Diggers — the dark underground of criminals dealing life-saving bracelets, to those who can afford it most.
WE LIVE: THE LAST DAYS offers another look at the intriguing world of WE LIVE — a look no less whimsical ... or heartbreaking.
FCBD 2021 WHO SPARKED MONTGOMERY BUS BOYCOTT
Penguin Workshop | Teen | Preview Material
Writer: Insha Fitzpatrick | Art/Cover: Abelle Hayford
From refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger to sparking civil rights protests across America, explore how Rosa Parks' powerful act earned her the title "Mother of the Civil Rights Movement." A story of resistance, strength, and unwavering spirit, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves in the life of the American Civil Rights leader.
FCBD 2021 ZOM 100 BUCKET LIST & DEMON SLAYER KIMETSU YAIBA
Viz LLC | Teen | Preview Material
Writer: Haro Aso, Koyoharu Gotouge | Art: Kotaro Takata, Koyoharu Gotouge
Zom 100: After spending years toiling away for a soul-crushing company, Akira's life has lost its luster. But when a zombie apocalypse ravages his town, it gives him the push he needs to live for himself. Now Akira's on a mission to complete all 100 items on his bucket list before he ... well, kicks the bucket.
Demon Slayer: In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.
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FCBD 2021 10 TON OF FUN SAMPLER
10 Ton Press | All Ages | Preview Material
Writers: John Hageman, Mel Smith, Brandon McKinney, Greg Boucher, Justin Sane | Art: Bill Anderson, John Hageman | Cover: Darick Robertson, Ross Hughes | Art/Cover: Brandon McKinney, Frank Cirocco, Gerhard, Victor Moya
Four titanic tales of pure fun and entertainment for everyone to enjoy! First up. It's no dog and pony show here! Bringing back the iconic puppets from the San Francisco Bay Area "Charlie and Humphrey"!! The modern-day Gumby and Pokey! A true love for al ages featuring a tale by Justin Sane and John Hageman!
Next up is "Red Dawn" Written and created by Brandon McKinney, with inks by Bill Anderson and vibrant colors from Ross Hughes!! The government has created the first "controlled" superhero doing the bidding of a shadow operation until things go bad leaving our hero to blame and now on the run.
The following story is only exclusive to this FCBD edition. Written by Greg Boucher and illustrated by Victor Moya they bring you "Rock and Roll Biographies: FIGHt" See how a troubled Rob Halford leaves the world biggest heavy metal band to form his own supergroup and take metal back!!
Our last preview is written by Mel Smith, illustrated by Frank Cirocco/Alex Sheikman and hand colored by Gerhard! "Becoming Frankenstein" takes down the journey of a troubled Victor Frankenstein as he grieves the loss of his mother while harvesting the body parts of victims to create life again for his monster! Learn the tales of the victims and who they were before they became what becomes Frankenstein's ultimate creation!
FCBD 2021 2000 AD PRESENTS ALL STAR JUDGE DREDD #1
Rebellion / 2000AD | Teen | Preview Material
Writers: Al Ewing, Rob Williams, Michael Carroll | Art: Simon Fraser, John Higgins | Art/Cover: Caspar Wijngaard
2000 AD Presents All-Star Judge Dredd is a thrill-powered showcase of the past and shocking present of the iconic lawman of the future! Witness the birth of the world of Judge Dredd in an incendiary preview of upcoming prequel graphic novel Dreadnoughts by Michael Carroll with art by Watchmen's John Higgins. Fan-favourite Judge Hershey travels to the ends of the earth to dispense her own brand of justice in long-anticipated blockbuster spin-off, "Hershey: Disease" by Rob Williams (Suicide Squad) and Simon Fraser (Doctor Who). Along-side these teases for Fall 2021 epics enjoy a bone-rattling all new stand-alone Dredd caper from elite writer Al Ewing (Immortal Hulk, Marvel's Empyre) and Caspar Wijngaard (Star Wars, Home Sick Pilots)!
FCBD 2021 ADVENTURES OF BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS
Graphix | All Ages | Preview Material
Writers: Debbie Dadley, Marcia Thornton Jones | Art: Pearl Low
Mrs. Jeepers may — or may not — be a vampire in this funny and spooky series from Graphix Chapters.
The third graders at Bailey Elementary are so hard to handle that all of their teachers have quit. But their new teacher, Mrs. Jeepers, is different — to say the least. She's just moved from Transylvania into a spooky old house in Bailey City. She wears a mysterious brooch that glows as green as her eyes. Could Mrs. Jeepers be a vampire?
Featuring a beloved story by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones and fresh artwork by Academy Award winner Pearl Low, Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots is the first-ever graphic novel adaptation of Scholastic's classic chapter book series.
FCBD 2021 ALLERGIC
Graphix | All Ages | Preview Material
Writer: Megan Wagner Lloyd | Art: Michelle Mee Nutter
A coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet!
At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur!
Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own experiences with allergies to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.
FCBD 2021 AVATAR LAST AIRBENDER LEGEND OF KORRA
Dark Horse | All Ages | Original Material
Writers: Nadia Shammas, Kiku Hughes | Art: Sara Alfageeh | Art/Cover: Sam Beck
Celebrate the world of the the Four Nations with two all-new stories from Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra! Your favorite characters from both generations of Avatar teams bring you some food for thought and more than a few laughs along the way!
FCBD 2021 BLACK CALEXIT FCBD SPECIAL
Black Mask | Teen | Original Material
Writer: Kwanza Osajyefo | Art: Matteo Pizzolo
Side A: "BLACK: Interlude" What else was going on the night Kareem Jenkins was shot by police and discovered only Black people have superpowers? Find out in this FCBD one-shot!
Side B: "CALEXIT: Hollywood Babylon" Once California refused to be ruled by the US government, its resistance fighters became overnight celebrities. Zora used her infamy for recruiting, but Emmie-X has other ideas.
FCBD 2021 BOUNTIFUL GARDEN #1
Mad Cave Studios | Teen | Preview Material
Writer: Ivy Noelle Weir | Art: Kelly Williams | Cover: Andrea Mutti
Crewed by teenage geniuses frozen in cryosleep, the JEMISON is on a mission to terraform other worlds and provide hope for the human race. But when the ship is mysteriously stopped over a planet that isn't on any of their maps, the crew finds themselves suddenly awoken ten years early. One half remains behind to try and assess the damage and the other is dispatched to the planet below to figure out the answer to a perilous question: What stopped the ship, and is it friend or foe?
FCBD 2021 DUNGEON IS BACK
NBM | Teen | Preview Material
Writers: Lewis Trondheim, Joann Sfar | Art/Cover: Boulet
The epic saga spoof of Dungeons & Dragons and an inspiration to the likes of Adventure Time, is back with a highly anticipated all-new volume in the height of Dungeon's power coming in November!
In this preview: To reclaim the Dungeon that fell to the scheming William Delacour, the plan is simple: Marvin the dragon, Isis and Herbert the duck must find some magic 'fugus purit' and use it to dislodge the current occupants of the fortress. But is this really the Guardian's plan? Our heroes will have to fight against everyone to save the Dungeon. Meanwhile, will Marvin succeed in his engagement blast-of-firebreath 'Tong Deum'?
FCBD 2021 FUNGIRL TALES OF A GROWN UP NOTHING
Silver Sprocket | Preview Material | Mature
Writer: Elizabeth Pich | Art/Cover: Elizabeth Pich
Experience the passion and the pleasure of the Fungirl! Delight in her exploits, demolishing the patriarchy while almost burning the house down masturbating, showing teenagers skateboard tricks, and scheming a job at the funeral home. And, a Llama? Chaos reigns supreme. What could possibly go wrong? Let's find out.
FCBD 2021 GLOOMHAVEN HOLE IN THE WALL ONE-SHOT
Source Point Press | All Ages | Original Material
Writer: Travis Mcintire | Art: Tyler Sowles | Cover: Nolan Nasser
The City of Gloomhaven isn't "safe" at the best of times, but lately, more folks than usual seem to be disappearing. In a city paralyzed by an unknown menace, only one adventuring crew will do: The Jaws of the Lion! Based on the hit games, GLOOMHAVEN and JAWS OF THE LION from Cephalofair Games, comes a fantasy adventure with humor and heart.
FCBD 2021 JUST BEYOND MONSTROSITY #1
BOOM! | All Ages | Preview Material
Writer: R. L. Stine | Art: Irene Flores | Cover: Julian Totino Tedesco
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE HORROR BUSINESS!
Ruthie and Ezra Dillon's dad and uncle just bought an old Hollywood movie studio.
And while the family has plans for reviving it to make scary movies for a modern audience, the monsters hiding in the backlot have other ideas.
Ruthie and Ezra are eager to star in their family's films, but they'll soon find themselves in a real horror show with Wolfenscreem, the Lagoonatics, and the Wasp-Keeper ... who are all ready for their revival with a vengeance!
Soon to be a television show on Disney+, delve into the mind of all-ages horror master R.L. Stine (Goosebumps) with artist Irene Flores (Heavy Vinyl) and discover the world of Just Beyond.
FCBD 2021 KYLE'S LITTLE SISTER
Yen Press | All Ages | Reprint
Writer/Art: BonHyung Jeong
My name is Grace, not "Kyle's little sister!"
Having a good-looking, friendly, outgoing older brother sucks-especially when you're the total opposite, someone who likes staying home and playing video games. Your parents like him better (even if they deny it!), and everyone calls you "Kyle's little sister" while looking disappointed that you're not more like him. I was really hoping I'd get to go to a different middle school, but no such luck. At least I have my friends ... until he finds a way to ruin that, too ...! Argh! What do I have to do to get out of his shadow?!
FCBD 2021 LAST KIDS ON EARTH
VIKING BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS | All Ages | Reprint Material
Writer: Max Brallier | Art: Lorena Gomez, Xavier Bonet, Jay Cooper, Christopher Mitten, Anoosha Syed | Cover: Doug Holgate
The Last Kids on Earth and their friends each tell their own best story of the Monster Apocalypse, including Jack's high-stakes baseball game, Globlet's attempt to take over the world, Quint's bad-day-away invention, Dirk's bragain with a witch, and June and Skaelka's creepy carnival-plus a surprise story from some bad guys on the run.
FCBD 2021 LIFE IS STRANGE ONESHOT
Titan | Teen | Original Material
Writer: Emma Vieceli | Art/Cover: Claudia Leonardi
The comic adventures of Max, Chloe and Rachel from the award-winning video game Life Is Strange continue in this exclusive lead-in to an epic new story arc! This FCBD special features the first comic book appearance of an all-new character who will feature heavily in the Life is Strange universe in 2021!
FCBD 2021 MARVEL SILVER SPIDER-MAN VENOM #1
Marvel | Teen | Original Material
Writers: Al Ewing, Ram V. | Art: Bryan Hitch
Free Comic Book Day is the perfect chance to dive deep into the Marvel Universe with new stories and exciting adventures alongside some of Marvel's most acclaimed creators — and this year, Marvel is bringing you the biggest and boldest stories yet!
Starring Spider-Man and Venom!
FCBD 2021 ON TYRANNY PREVIEW
Ten Speed Press | Teen | Preview Material
Writer: Timothy Snyder | Art: Nora King
A comic market exclusive excerpt from the upcoming graphic edition of historian Timothy Snyder's bestselling book of lessons for surviving and resisting America's arc toward authoritarianism, featuring the visual storytelling talents of renowned illustrator Nora Krug.
FCBD 2021 ONI PRESS SUMMER CELEBRATION
Oni Press | All Ages | Original Material
Writers: K. O'Neill, Rii Abrego, Suzanne Walker, Chris Samnee, Laura Samnee | Art: Joe Whitt, K. O'Neill, Wendy Xu, Chris Samnee
There's nothing better than a beautiful sunny day reading comics, so join us for a look at this summer's fantastic all-ages reads, courtesy of Oni Press! From the gentle, magical worlds of "The Tea Dragon Tapestry" (by K. O'Neill), "The Sprite and the Gardner" (by Rii Abrego and Joe Whitt) and "Mooncakes" (by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu), to the action-packed debut of Chris Samnee and Laura Samnee's "Jonna and the Unpossible Monsters," there's something for everyone. Grab a glass of lemonade and enjoy!
FCBD 2021 OVERSTREET GUIDE TO COLLECTING
Gemstone | All Ages | Original Material
Writer: J. C. Vaughn | Art: Brendon Fraim, Brian Fraim | Cover: Steve Conley
Despite the pandemic and the swirl of world events, back issue comics are booming! It's not all record prices (though there are many) or bargain basement deals, but rather it's many different categories! The team that brings you The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide shines the spotlight on this exciting part of the universe of comic books. Includes tips on how to collect, care for your comics, and preserve them, among other things.
FCBD 2021 RED ROOM FCBD EDITION
Fantagraphics | Teen | Original Material
Writer/Art: Ed Piskor
The most eagerly-anticipated series of 2021 gets the FCBD treatment with this ALL-NEW "bonus" issue of the series! Featuring 33 pages of comics produced exclusively for FCBD, from the creator of Hip Hop Family Tree and X-Men: Grand Design, designed as a perfect entry point for new readers and a must-have for those already on board. Aided by the anonymous dark web and nearly untraceable crypto-currency, there has emerged a subculture of criminals who live-stream and patronize webcam murders for entertainment. Who are the murderers? Who are the victims? Who is the audience? How do we stop it? An outlaw, splatterpunk masterpiece, as seen on Piskor's YouTube channel sensation, Cartoonist Kayfabe!
FCBD 2021 RENT A REALLY SHY GIRLFRIEND PREVIEW
Kodansha | Teen | Preview Material
(W) Reiji Miyajima (A/CA) Reiji Miyajima
The official spinoff manga of Rent-A-Girlfriend, the rom-com turned hit anime, features fan-favorite Sumi, the shy girl longing to come out of her shell. Written and illustrated by original creator Reiji Miyajima! Catch up on the manga before Rent-A-Girlfriend returns for a second anime season, coming soon!
FCBD 2021 RESISTANCE UPRISING #1
Artists Writers & Artisans | Teen | Reprint Material
Writer: J. Michael Straczynski | Art: C. P. Smith (CA) Rahzzah
The Resistance takes an intimate look at a very special species of the super-human race known as The Reborn. Emily Kai is what is known as a "Moth." She was granted immense power by the global pandemic known as "The Great Death," but with a caveat: The moment she taps into the power that resides within her, a clock starts and Emily will have only six months to live. Granted the opportunity to bring immense beauty into the world, but only by paying the ultimate price, Emily embarks on a harrowing journey of self-discovery that will test her to her core and take her to places way beyond her wildest imagination.
FCBD 2021 SCHOOL FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL GIRLS
Papercutz | Teen | Original Material
Writer: Jeremy Whitley | Art/Cover: Jamie Noguchi
Jeremy Whitley (Princeless, My Little Pony) and Jamie Noguchi (Yellow Peril) return for another semester at The School for Extraterrestrial Girls. When secret government operatives discover young aliens hidden amongst us, they offer the teen illegal aliens a choice: deportation back to their homeworld or attend a special school that will help them fit in on Earth. For Tara Smith, life has gotten really complicated. Still recovering from discovering that she is from an alien reptilian race and her life up until recently was a big lie; dealing her feelings for her best friend, Misako; and adjusting to her recently revealed fire powers; all while her school is forced to relocate to an all (alien) boys school. Located on a hidden island in the Arctic north, the new campus has a mysteriously warm summer climate, a beautiful lake and dozens of sinister mysteries (not to mention strange boys)! Romance, magic, self-discovery and near-death experiences are all part of a regular school day at the displaced School for Extraterrestrial Girls.
FCBD 2021 SMURFS TALES
Papercutz | All Ages | Original Material
Writer/Art/Cover: Peyo
The Smurfs are back! To celebrate the new animated TV series premiering on Nickelodeon Fall 2021, Papercutz is releasing a new series of graphic novels entitled THE SMURFS TALES. This new series is three times bigger than the previous SMURFS Papercutz graphic novel series, and what that means is a lot more Smurfs plus other beloved creations by Peyo such as Johan and Peewit, the young page and the court jester; and Benny Breakiron, the super-powered little boy. Join Papa Smurf, Smurfette, Brainy Smurf, Hefty Smurf, and so many smurfy others for fun and adventure in the comics that inspired the cartoons, toys, and Nickelodeon series. But be careful, Gargamel, Azrael, and trouble never seem to be too far behind!
FCBD 2021 SOLO LEVELING
Yen Press | Teen | Reprint Material
Writer: Chugong | Art: DUBU
BASED ON THE HIT FANTASY NOVEL, EXPERIENCE THE WEBCOMIC THAT'S CAPTURED THE ATTENTION OF MILLIONS IN ALL OF ITS FULL-COLOR GLORY!
Known as the the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung's contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother's hospital bills, his sister's tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it...only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he's ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo somehow find them a way out?
FCBD 2021 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 30TH ANNIVERSARY
IDW Publishing | All Ages | Original Material
Writer: Gale Galligan | Art: Thomas Rothlisberger | Cover: Tracy Yardley
Celebrating 30 years of the world's fastest hedgehog! There's no telling how Sonic will react when he sees the results of Amy Rose's new hobby-she's been making tell-all comics about her adventures with Sonic, Miles "Tails" Prower and their friends! New York Times bestselling author Gale Galligan (The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels) spills the beans! Plus, fun extras to catch readers up on Sonic's ongoing adventures, on the road to issue 50!
Sonics 30th anniversary celebration will be a huge priority for IDW and Sega this year!
FCBD 2021 SPACE PIRATE CAPTAIN HARLOCK
Ablaze | Mature | Preview Material
Writers: Jerome Alquie, Leiji Matsumoto | Art/Cover: Jerome Alquie
Preview the forthcoming full color, original Space Pirate Captain Harlock series from ABLAZE, personally overseen by the legendary Leiji Matsumoto! In this brand-new Captain Harlock adventure, planet Earth is threatened by an upcoming invasion by the Sylvidres and despite being banished as a pirate, Captain Harlock won't give up trying to save the world. Will Captain Harlock and his crew manage to solve this mystery and save the Earth from yet another menace? Also includes teasers for three highly anticipated upcoming manga/manhwa releases from ABLAZE, including The Breaker Vol 1 omnibus (critically acclaimed martial arts manhwa), Versus Fighting Story Vol 1 (Capcom e-sports shonen manga) and Crueler Than Dead Vol 1 (zombie horror seinen manga).
FCBD 2021 STAR WARS HIGH REPUBLIC BALANCE & GUARDIANS WHILLS
Viz LLC | Teen | Preview Material
Writers: Shima Shinya, Justina Ireland, Jon Tsuei | Art: Mizuki Sakakibara, Subaru
The High Republic: A massive, interconnected cross-publisher initiative focused on an all-new era of Star Wars storytelling. Centuries before the Skywalker saga, a new adventure begins ... "Guardians of the Whills."
"The Force is with me, and I am one with the Force." — Chirrut mwe
Presiding over the Kyber Temple on Jedha, the Guardians of the Whills, Baze Malbus and Chirrut mwe, had hoped to maintain a peaceful balance despite the growing presence of the Empire in their Holy City. Yet they struggle to stay true to the Force as stormtroopers threaten to take over. When a rebel named Saw Gerrera appears offering them a chance to help Jedha, Baze and Chirrut must decide if they're willing to compromise for peace, or if Saw's plan is too dangerous to risk??
"Star Wars: Guardians of the Whills" introduces Baze and Chirrut before they meet the Rebellion members who turn the tide in the fight against the Empire in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Writer Jon Tsuei and manga artist Subaru bring the origin story of this fan favorite duo to life in a new manga adaptation based on the novel by Greg Rucka.
FCBD 2021 STRAY DOGS
Image | Teen | Exclusive Original Material
Writer: Tony Fleecs | Art: Brad Simpson, Tone Rodriguez | Cover: Tony Fleecs | Art/Cover: Trish Forstner
For FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, a special expanded edition of the hit IMAGE series, STRAY DOGS!
Meet Sophie, a dog who can't remember what happened. She doesn't know how she ended up in this house. She doesn't recognize any of these other dogs. She knows something terrible happened, but she just ... can't ... recall ... WAIT! Where's her lady? This FCBD edition also features a BRAND NEW prologue, "That Doggie in the Window" the unnerving story of the very first dog to ever come to the Master's house.
FCBD 2021 STREET FIGHTER BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL #1
UDON | Teen | Original Material
Writer: Matt Moylan | Art: Udon | Cover: Hanzo Steinbach
Street Fighter heads back to school, as the world's young fighters flex both their academic and martial arts prowess! Fan favorites Sakura, Ibuki, Karin, Makoto, and Elena come face-to-face with a new challenger - the leather-clad, motorcycle-riding Akira! It's a square-off of (rival) schools in this action-packed one-shot!
FCBD 2021 THE BOYS HEROGASM #1
Dynamite | Mature | Reprint Material
Writer: Garth Ennis | Art: John McCrea | Cover: Darick Robertson
An evil so profound it threatens all mankind ... the mightiest heroes on the planet uniting to defend us all... a secret crisis of such utter finality that a countdown to civil or infinite war seems unavoidable ... but have you ever wondered what really happens during Crossovers? The Seven, Payback, Teenage Kix, Fantastico and every other supe on Earth team up for an annual event like no other... and where the supes go, can a certain "five complications and a dog" be far behind? Vought-American prepare to make their move, in a story that will change the world of the Boys forever: Herogasm #1.
The first-ever Boys spin-off mini-series features the pairing of Ennis with Hitman artist John McCrea and covers by Boys artist and co-creator Darick Robertson!
FCBD 2021 THE TICK
FCBD 2021 TRAILER PARK BOYS
Devil's Due | Mature | Original Material
Writers/Art: Various | Cover: Joel Humberto Herrera
After 20 years of antics coming out of Sunnyvale trailer park, the underground TV phenomenon Trailer Park Boys is finally coming to comics! Full of short stories and activity pages, several of comics' finest join to create a series of comic book specials in 2021 and beyond honoring Ricky, Bubbles and Julian and everything fans have come to love about the series.
FCBD 2021 TRESE
Ablaze | Mature | Reprint Material
Writer: Budjette Tan | Art/Cover: Kajo Baldisimo
Award-winning comic and soon to be Netflix anime series! When dusk arrives in the city of Manila, that's when you become the most likely prey of the underworld. Kidnappers and thieves will be the least of your worries. Beware the criminals that can't be bound with handcuffs nor harmed with bullets. Beware the ones that crave for your blood, those who hold your heart ransom, and the ones that come to steal your soul. When crime takes a turn for the weird, the police call Alexandra Trese. The TRESE FCBD book features a preview from TRESE Vol 2: Unreported Murders, a section on the forthcoming Netflix TRESE anime series launching this summer (including an interview with Director Jay Oliva), bonus pages with w/ background about the monsters of Philippine myth, as told by TRESE creators Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo, and a teaser on TRESE Vol 3: Mass Murders, coming this Sept from ABLAZE!
FCBD 2021 UNFINISHED CORNER
Vault | All Ages | Preview Material
Writer: Dani Colman | Art/Cover: Rachel Tuna Petrovicz
Jewish mythology has it that when God created the universe, He left one corner of it unfinished. Opinion is divided on why, but everyone agrees that the Unfinished Corner is a dangerous place full of monsters. Twelve-year-old Miriam neither knows nor cares about the Unfinished Corner. She's too busy preparing for her Bat Mitzvah, wrestling with whether she even wants to be Jewisha peculiar angel appears, whisking her, her two best friends, and her worst frenemy off to this monstrous land with one mission: finish the Unfinished Corner.
FCBD 2021 VALIANT UPRISING
Valiant | Teen | Exclusive Original Material
Writers: Dennis Hopeless, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Jeff Parker, Cullen Bunn | Art: Emilio Laiso, Javier Pulido, Jon Davis-Hunt | Art/Cover: Robbi Rodriguez
This Fall, jump on board here as VALIANT UPRISING overthrows the status quo with new titles, new creators, and new takes on Valiant's most iconic characters! The VALIANT UPRISING FCBD SPECIAL features:
A brand new X-O MANOWAR story from Harvey Award-winning writer Dennis Hopeless and breakout star Emilio Laiso. It's the perfect jumping-on point as Valiant's flagship hero prepares to "Upgrade the World"!
Then, get a special advance preview of THE HARBINGER #1, an all-new series from co-writers Jackson Lanzing and Colin Kelly join superstar artist Robbi Rodriguez that promises to take Valiant's psiot rebel in a vivid new direction!
Plus, find out how the world's greatest spy responds to being unmasked, hunted, and trapped in a first look at NINJAK #1, the pulse-pounding thrill ride from Ringo Award-winning writer Jeff Parker and legendary artist Javier Pulido.
Finally, get a sneak peek from writer Cullen Bunn and artist Jon Davis-Hunt of what's to come when SHADOWMAN returns!
FCBD 2021 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE #1
Vault | Mature | Exclusive Original Material
Writers: Tim Seeley, Tini Howard, Blake Howard | Art: Devmalya Pramanik, Nathan Gooden | Cover: Aaron Campbell
When Cecily Bain, an enforcer for the Twin Cities' vampiric elite, takes a mysterious new vampire under her wing, she's dragged into an insidious conspiracy.
Will she be able to escape with her unlife and protect her aging, Alzheimer's-afflicted sister, or will she be yet another pawn sacrificed to maintain the age-old secret: that vampires exist among the living.
Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the city, a rebellious found-family of vampire cast-outs investigates a vicious killing.
FCBD 2021 VAMPIRELLA #1
Dynamite | Teen | Reprint Material
Writer: Christopher Priest | Art: Ergun Gunduz | Cover: Alex Ross
In July 1969, the world was first introduced to Vampirella. 50 years later, she doesn't look a day older!!!! As we near the big conclusion of Vampi's gold anniversary this fall, join us in looking back at how the celebration started as we re-present Vampirella #1 by the acclaimed team of Christopher Priest and Ergun Gunduz! It all began here, and as we near the end, it's time to revisit!
FCBD 2021 WHITE ASH SEASON 2 #0
Scout | Teen | Preview Material
Writer: Charlie Stickney | Art/Cover: Conor Hughes
Welcome to White Ash, a small smudge of a town in western Pennsylvania, where mining is a generational calling and the secrets are buried deeper than the coal in the mountain. And the biggest of those secrets is that elves and dwarves live hidden among the town's population.
Join us as we journey back to White Ash, ahead of the season 2 launch. Alex, fresh off finding out he comes from a family of dwarves plans a secret romantic rendezvous in the woods with Lillian the elf ... or not so secret as their meeting is witnessed by a young couple with dire results.
FCBD 2021 WORLDS OF ZORRO #1
American Mythology | Reprint Material | Teen
Writers: Don McGregor, Mike Wolfer, Various | Art: Vincenzo Carratu, Allen Martinez, Various | Cover: Miriana Puglia
Welcome to the Worlds Of Zorro! American Mythology is proud to publish the adventures of Zorro! The worldwide recognized hero is returning with a brand-new tale by legendary Black Panther writer Don McGregor! This Free Comic Book Day issue previews "Flights" by McGregor, Zorro's horror adventures from Swords of Hell, and his classic swashbuckling from Legendary Adventures! Find out the latest from the Masked Avenger and discover a world of heroic adventure coming out monthly from American Mythology! Let Free Comic Book Day introduce you to the must-read series of 2021 right here!
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