(Review and Giveaway of Marvel Super Heroes Magazine Coming Soon -- Stay Tuned!)
On May 5th, over two thousand comic book shops across North
America and around the world will share the magic of comic books with
their communities when they give out over 3.5 million comic books—free
of charge—during Free Comic Book Day, which marks its eleventh
anniversary this year.
There’s literally a free comic book available for everyone’s taste,
including such favorites as The Avengers, Yo Gabba Gabba!, Buffy
the Vampire Slayer and Transformers…there’s even a comic book
on Animal Planet’s The World’s Most Dangerous Animals.
With the Avengers movie out today and this weekend’s “Free
Comic Book Day,” Disney Publishing is offering up a few ways for comic fans to celebrate for the whole week!
1.
Disney Comics App – Free
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Available for iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, the
Disney Comics app
gives readers instant
access to one of the most extensive collections of comics, short
stories and graphic novels ever created, ranging from classic adventures
starring Mickey Mouse to brand new stories like Cars 2 and Toy Story.
The app allows readers to download more comics
whenever, wherever — including FREE Disney comics from the DigiFree
section.
2.
Avengers Origins: Assemble!
App Promo – Running 5/4 – 5/11
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Starting
today and running until next Friday (5/11), Disney Stores and Apple are
teaming up to giveaway 100,000 coupon codes for a *FREE* download of
Disney Publishing’s
Avengers Origins: Assemble!
app when a consumer purchases
at least $20 worth of merchandise at all Disney Stores locations across the U.S. and Canada.
3.
Marvel
Super Heroes Magazine
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Disney
Publishing recently unveiled the brand new 36-page publication for its
youngest comic readers. Available on newsstands and by subscription,
kids can now
join forces with their favorite Avengers: Iron Man, Thor, Captain
America, and The Incredible Hulk. Inside every issue there are
action-packed comics and a never-ending cast of villains ready for
battle. Inviting families to bring home the “Mighty Marvel
Universe,” the magazine features brain teasing puzzles, cool
activities, cut-outs, plus an exclusive poster of the Invincible Iron
Man.
Along with free comics, many comic book shops will feature events during
the day including creator signings, appearances of favorite super-heroes
or cosplayers and great deals on exclusives and sale items.
Customers can check out the full list of available titles on the Free
Comic Book Day website, http://www.freecomicbookday.com,
and use the FCBD Store Locator to find a participating comic book shop
in their area.
Look for more FCBD news and updates on the FCBD website, www.freecomicbookday.com;
become a fan at Facebook (www.facebook.com/freecomicbook);
and follow us on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/freecomicbook.
ABOUT FREE COMIC BOOK DAY— Celebrating its eleventh year, Free
Comic Book Day is an annual event where participating comic book
specialty shops across North America and around the world give away
comic books absolutely free to anyone who comes into their shops. The
event is held the first Saturday in May and is the perfect opportunity
to introduce friends and family to the many worlds of wonder available
at local comic book shops. From super-heroes to slice of life to
action/adventure and beyond, Free Comic Book Day has a comic book for everyone!
This is awesome! My son will be so excited. TFS!
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