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Free Comic Book Day

May 7, 2016 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary with Comics for All Ages!

For the Win and Stone Alley Books in Galesburg are among the thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the 15th anniversary of the biggest day in the comic book industry and comic art form, Saturday, May 7th. On Free Comic Book Day, over 5.6 million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books!

 

“The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages — children, teens, and adults – can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations,” said Ben “Stone” Stomberg, owner of For the WIN and Stone Alley Books.

 

This will be the seventh year that For the Win & Stone Alley Books has celebrated Free Comic Book Day in Galesburg, “Even if you have never picked up a comic book, stop into For the WIN & Stone Alley, because you never know what you will end up finding.”

 

This year, we are partnering with the Galesburg Public Library and teaming up with other local agencies to make for a bigger and better FCBD than ever before! Beginning with CASA of Knox County’s “Be A Superhero for Kids” 5K/Duathlon & 1 Mile Fun Run at 7 am.

 

The Galesburg Public Library’s Comicfest will feature local artists, a gaming tournament and Costume Parade and Contest with prizes provided by For the Win.

That afternoon the Civic Art Center will host a class on how to draw Manga.

AMC Theaters will also be handing out free comics at select showings of Captain America: Civil War.

 

“At For the WIN and Stone Alley we want to spread the word that comics are perfect for today’s readers,” Stone continued. “Comic books and graphic novels are considered a hot form of entertainment, that are fun and a smart pick for readers to dive into as imagination comes to life with the turn of every page.” Comic books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. The first Saturday of May has been and will continue being a big day in the comic book world.”

 

Regular updates, information about comic books, and a list of participating publishers and their free comics are all online at www.freecomicbookday.com.

 

Free Comic Book Day kicks off at 10 am and runs until 9 pm at For the WIN and Stone Alley Books at 238 E. Main Street. Call 309-351-7344 for more information.

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Date:
May 7, 2016
Time:
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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Venue

Stone Alley Books
238 East Main Street
Galesburg, IL United States
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