Free Horror Comics: Support Local Shops This Saturday

0:00On April 30th, comic shops are stepping up as the new horror havens, just like those old video stores we all miss. This Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 marks free comic book day plus comics giveaway day. You'll score free horror comics from both events at your local spot, blending the best of scares and fresh graphic tales that movies can touch. The shakeup comes after Diamond Comics distributors hid bankruptcy last year in 2025. Universal Distribution grabbed free comic book day rights and locked in sponsors. Meanwhile, Penguin Random House launched Comics Giveaway Day on the same first Saturday in May with their own lineup of publishers. Fans won't feel much difference. Most stores stock offerings from both days, just with separate branding and unique horror picks. It's all free for you, but shops buy the books of fun, so grab a sale item if you can to keep them thriving. Horror titles span classics and new chills, perfect for diving deep into the genre.

1:00Stores are pushing deals on graphic novels too, making a prime time to build your stack. Head out this weekend, snag those freebies and support the scene horror lives on in those aisles. That's the story for today. Entertainment and celebrity news. Today, driven by AI. I'm Quarry with the story.