Every year on the first Saturday in May, independent comic book stores across the country celebrate Free Comic Book Day when shops give away comic books absolutely free. This year’s event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 7. There are 46 comic book titles that will be given away that day. You can find the full list here.
Check out the local shops below that will be participating in Free Comic Book Day on Long Island this year.
Nassau
- Phoenix Comic and Collectables - Location: 107-5 Stewart Avenue, Hicksville, (516) 939-9129.
- Grasshopper Comics - Location: 76 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, (516) 741-5724.
- Amok Time - Location: 108 New South Road, Suite C, Hicksville, (516) 520-0975.
- Comic Book Depot - 2847 Jerusalem Avenue, Wantagh, (516) 221-9337.
- Lost 4 Toys - Location: 558A Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, (516) 548-7499.
- Rocky’s Comics - Location: 304 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne, (917) 412-7494.
Suffolk
- Red Shirt Comics - Location: 322 Main Street, Port Jefferson, (631) 474-1701.
- Tor Comics - Location: 997 Waverly Avenue, Holtsville, (631) 758-4772.
- Genesis Comics and Gaming - Location: 600-26 Portion Road, Ronkonkoma, (631) 471-4855.
- Fourth World Comics - Location: 33 Route 111, Smithtown, (631) 366-4440.
- Next Generation Comics and Cards - Location: 77 A Carleton Avenue, Islip Terrace, (631) 277-1938.