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Free Comic In Oak park May 7th

Free Comic Book Day May 7th 2016

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MAY 7, 2016 IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY

ONE STOP COMICS

Find out what's happening in Oak Park-River Forestfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

111 SOUTH RIDGELAND

OAK PARK, IL 60302

Contact: Rick Manzella

A FREE DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Oak Park with Comics for All Ages!

One Stop Comics in Oak Park is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form on Saturday, May 7th. On Free Comic Book Day, over two 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 Rick Manzella, Owner of One Stop Comics. Free Comic Book Day has proven to be a smashing success, spreading the word that comics are terrific reading. “Even if you have never picked up a comic book, stop into One Stop Comics, because you never know what you will end up finding.”

"We at One Stop Comics want to spread the word that comics are perfect for today’s times," Manzella continued. "Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot, and smart.” Comic Books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. Captain America Civil War hits the big screen on May 6st, the day before Free Comic Book Day. “The first weekend of May is going to be a big day in the comic book world,” Manzella commented. During Free Comic Book Day 2016 at One Stop Comics you can meet creators, Scott Beaderstadt , philo barnhart.

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 pm on May 7 and runs until 8 pm at One Stop Comics,

111 South Ridgeland, Oak Park. Call 708.524.2287 for more information.

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