Montclair Store Will Celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2026

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Free Comic Book Day will return for 2026 at stores across the nation on Saturday, May 2, including a local shop in Montclair.

The popular annual event includes giveaways of free comic books. See what titles are on this year's list here (not all comics will be available at every store).

The list of participating stores includes East Side Mags at 491 Bloomfield Avenue in Montclair, which will also be having sales, hosting a guest artist and holding other activities.

View a full list of participating locations in the U.S. here.

What is Free Comic Book Day? According to the event website:

“Every year, on the first Saturday in May, the industry comes together to give away free comics and encourage both curious, first-time comic book readers and seasoned comic book fans to flock to the best place in the comic book community: local comic shops. Each one is unique in its community, with a style and personality all its own, and each one carries a full line of comics, graphic novels, toys and related products. Local comic shops are the hubs of our community, where fans can come together to discover new comics, make lifelong friends, and find a sense of commonality.”

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