Tomorrow , May 6 , is basically laughable book lover Christmas — because it ’s Free Comic Book Day , the one-year solemnisation across funny memory the world over to whoop it up in the strip we love ( and get liberal one , too ) . As ever , there are long ton on pass for FCBD this yr , so here ’s our pick for the ace you should look out for .
All-New Guardians of the Galaxy/Defenders and Secret Empire/Spectacular Spider-Man (Marvel)
Marvel has not one , but two young comedian coming for FCBD this year . The first , to draw into the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie , is an all - new story from the originative team behind the novel Guardians comic , Gerry Duggan , Aaron Kuder , and I ve Svorcina . Designed as a prequel to this week ’s first issue , the story also features a computer backup that gives us our first taste of the Netflix - inspired Defenders comic from Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez .
Meanwhile there ’s also a particular Secret Empire comic , set between the # 0 and # 1 issues of Marvel ’s up-to-the-minute effect , which has see Steve Rogers transform from a patriotic superhero to the fascist leader of an invasive Hydra force that has taken over the U.S. There ’s bound to be disceptation over this effect give what we bonk about it so far , but even if Secret Empire is not your loving cup of tea , the exit does at least come with a backup vexer for Chip Zdarksy and Paulo Siqueira ’s delicious Spectacular Spider - Man account book .
Wonder Woman Special (DC)
DC has sadly stopped create original capacity for Free Comic Book Day , so alas , this twelvemonth ’s tie - in for the Wonder Woman movie is a re - issue . The good intelligence , however , is that it ’s a re - issue of the excellent second issue of the current Wonder Woman “ Rebirth ” series by Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott , cover Diana ’s re - jiggered inception story . It ’s beena fabulous seriesso far , so if you ’re not on board yet , this is an idealistic way to jump in .
Avatar/Briggs Land (Dark Horse)
embodiment 2 might not be out until 2020 ( if it even make that release escort ! ) , but it ’s still getting its own comic series from Dark Horse this twelvemonth , perhaps best ideally experienced while attending Disney ’s Avatar - Land when it open at the closing of the month . This taste of what ’s to come is set during the issue of the original motion picture , while a back - up story tease its Briggs Land serial ( heading to TV courtesy of AMC ) .
Riverdale (Archie Comics)
Archie Comics ’ offerings this class are once again re - release , but the most notable is the return of a special prequel one - dig anthology set before the events of the CW ’s amazingly pulpy Riverdale adaptation of the timeless franchise . Want to learn how Archie evolved from scrawny stick to buffed , invariably shirtless CW protagonist?Then this comedian is totally for you .
Doctor Who (Titan)
Not only is this year ’s offering from Titan ’s compass of Doctor Who comics an all - new squad - up between the Ninth , Tenth , Eleventh , and Twelfth Doctors , it mark the debut of Pearl Mackie ’s excellent raw associate Bill Potts in the serial publication , now that she ’s dazzle us all on - projection screen in Doctor Who ’s current season . What more could you need , Who fans ?
Boom! Summer Blast (Boom Studios)
Boom Studios can be consider on at every Free Comic Book Day to extend a banging collection that is deserving agency , elbow room more than the low , low toll of costless , and this year is no exception . The 2017 Summer Blast is the must - get all - ages comic of this year ’s FCBD , with a brand novel Mouse Guard taradiddle , and previews of Boom ’s Brave Chef Brianna ( about a young char who open up a eating place in a city of monsters ! ) and Coady and the Creepies ( about a punk rock dance orchestra who go on supernatural escapade ! ) serial . It ’s mess - packed with bully hooey to read .
Rick and Morty (Oni Press)
Sure , the wait for time of year three of the beloved cartoon series might be excruciating , but while you hold back for more incredibly irresponsible adventures for Rick and the poor Morty to arrive , this sampler of Oni ’s current ongoing comic affiliation - in for the show is deserving find fault up to get your fix .
Attack on Titan (Kodansha)
In a creation overrun by flesh - exhaust behemoth known as Titans , you ’d think that world would struggle to thrive … and yet . This special version of Attack On Titan play us back into the ongoing battle with a raw anthology fib , and has a sneak peep at the ongoing season two of the hit anime .
Buffy: The High School Years (Dark Horse)
Sunnydale High deform Buffy Summers into the vampire killer she is today , but for a draw of young Buffy rooter , her former adventures are all they cognise . This all - ages ledger digs into Buffy ’s solution as an outcast - turn - deliverer as she fights against the force of infernal region while also struggling to manage a solid GPA .
Hostage/Poppies of Iraq (Drawn and Quarterly)
In Guy Delise ’s Hostage , a human being learns the true depths of his own loneliness and solitude after he ’s nobble , taken captive , and held hostage somewhere late within the Caucasus Mountains . Weloved this haunting Good Book , so we ca n’t recommend picking this up enough . As for Poppies of Iraq , an autobiographic lifelike novel by Brigitte Findakly chart her life growing up there , we have n’t had a chance to read it yet , but if it ’s paired with Hostage we ’re eagerly looking forth to checking it out .
I Hate Fairyland (Image)
Imagine being sting in a terra firma of rainbows , unicorn , and fairies only to find that your only chance of escape will lead you directly into … the Image Comics meta - world . You know , the one where The Walking Dead , Saga , and Savage Dragon live . It ’s a choice few hoi polloi would volitionally make , but after being in Fairyland for tenner , it ’s an graspable one for young Gertude , in this fun take on the wide world of Image Comics .
Star Trek TNG: Mirror Broken (IDW)
take care at this cover . attend at those weapons system . front at that facial tomentum . Clearly , this is n’t the Captain Jean - Luc Picard you grow up with , but you may be curse sure that he ’s about to become your unexampled favorite . In this mirror property , the entire crew of the I.S.S. Enterprise is completely different , and Picard is obsess with slip a inscrutable ship from the Terran Empire . Somehow The Next Generation has gone all Mirror Universe , and we ca n’t hold off to see it in action !
you’re able to find a full selection of just what comics will be uncommitted for Free Comic Book Day 2017 over at theofficial FCBD internet site .
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