Today! Free Comic Book Day Flies High with Fun & Freebies in Denver May 2

POW! ZAP! FREE! Calling all comic book enthusiasts! This year, FREE Comic Book Day on May 2, 2026 is celebrating more than 20 years of the annual celebration and giveaway. The colorful day is the biggest event in the comic book industry — a single day when comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to all. 

The annual event takes place on the first Saturday in May, which, this year, falls on May 2, 2026. 

It’s the perfect opportunity for young ones to ignite a love for comic books or for true collectors to celebrate their lifelong passion by adding to their growing collection. 

Major publishers, such as DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, BOOM! Studios, Dynamite Entertainment, and Image Comics, along with a slew of independent publishers, put out FREE comics for fans to enjoy at the more than 2,300 local comic shops that participate in the colorful and action-packed day.

Plus, it’s not just about comics anymore…FCBD is expanding into friendly local game stores with the support of game publishers! So far Upper Deck and Wizards of the Coast are gearing up to support the event.

Whether you’re into tabletop board games, RPGs, or trading cards, we hope fans will be pleasantly surprised by the new game offerings.

The diverse range of titles available each year proves there’s truly a book for everyone — from superheroes to popular film and television shows, as well as video games and all-ages tales. 

Full Line-Up of Free Comic Book Day 2026 Comic Books Announced

Many shops also offer other activities or promos to coincide with the day, so check for more details before swooping in on FREE Comic Book Day. 

Here are the participating shops in the Denver metro area: 

All C’s Collectibles – 1250 Abilene St. in Aurora

Mile High Comics – 4600 Jason St. in Denver

Mile High Danny The Comic Shop – 1580 Teller St. in Lakewood

Hall of Justice Comics & Collectibles – 10136 Parkglenn Way in Parker

Amazing Fantasy Comics – 6721 W. Ken Caryl Ave. in Littleton

I Want More Comics & Games — 550 E. Thornton Pkwy. in Thornton

Coffee Cat Comics — 14500 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood

Hero Headquarters – 8757 Sheridan Blvd. in Westminster

For more participating shops in Colorado, click here.