Free Comic Book Day is back on Saturday, May 4, 2024! On Free Comic Book Day, participating stores give away free comic books to guests, and some host additional activities, like sketches from artists, and more. Libraries also participate.
Below is a list of stores and libraries in the Charlotte area that are participating in Free Comic Book Day. For questions about what they’ll have going on, or their hours, please contact the store directly. To find more participating stores, you can search here.
Also, it might not be directly participating in Comic Book Day, but Cabarrus Brewing Co., 329 McGill Avenue NW, Concord, NC, is hosting the 7th Annual Concord Micro-Con on May 4, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May 4 is also Star Wars Day! (May the Fourth Be With You!) There are many Star Wars Day celebrations in the Charlotte.
Free Comic Book Day in Charlotte
Heroes Aren’t Hard to Find
417 Pecan Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28204
704-375-7462
Doors open at 10 a.m. From 1 to 6 p.m. There will be artist signings. The event also features free sketches. The store is open until 7 p.m. More info here.
Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library
2412 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte
Saturday, May 4, 2024
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pick up some free new and used comics, manga, and graphic novels. There will also be superhero entertainment.
Hickory Grove Library
5935 Hickory Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Saturday, May 4, 2024
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pick up some free comics, manga and graphic novels, while supplies last.
Also:
- 10 a.m.: STEAM 101: DIY Hulk Green Slime (ages 9-18)
- 11 a.m.: Tie Fighter Cake Pops (ages 9-18)
- 1 p.m.: STEAM 101: DIY Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sensory Jars (ages 9-18)
- 2 p.m: Chewie Cookie Decorating (all ages)
- 3 p.m.: Comic Book Magnets (all ages)
Rebel Base Comics & Toys
701-C S. Sharon Amity Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
704-442-9660
Spandex City Comics & Games
8420 Bellhaven Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28216
704-909-7168
Facebook event
Spandex City is offering a free “grab bag” of comics. One per household. Also celebrating Star Wars Day. There will be a group Star Wars picture at 3 p.m. Here’s the schedule:
- 12 p.m.: Doors open
- 12 p.m.: Learn to play Pokemon session
- 3 p.m.: Star Wars costume group photo
- 3:30 p.m.: Learn to play Star Wars unlimited session.
Parker Banner Kent & Wayne
21500 Catawba Avenue
Cornelius, NC 28031
704-892-4263
SSalefish Comics
10099 Weddington Road,
Concord, NC 28027
336-639-0222
A.Pennyworth’s Comics & News
11025 Monroe Road
Matthews, NC 28105
704-849-2287
Scott’s Toys & Collectibles
942 Cloverleaf Plaza
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704-784-2277
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