Sixth Annual Event Boasts Outstanding Selection of Comics for Readers of All Ages, Tastes

January 2007 - For the sixth consecutive year, thousands of comic book stores will distribute millions of comic books to their customers free of charge when Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday, May 5th, 2007!

On that day, comic book shops worldwide will join with comic publishers to celebrate the comic book community and their stores. With 44 titles to choose from, the selection of books offered on May 5th will include comics for all ages.

"In the last six years, Free Comic Book Day has become a highly anticipated event," says Elissa Lynch, Public Relations Associate for Diamond Comic Distributors. "Not only will customers receive special edition comics but stores create a party-like atmosphere with creator signings, costume characters, coupons and more. Also, Sony Picture's Spiderman 3 hits the big screen the day before Free Comic Book Day, making the first week in May the biggest week of the year for comic fans."

Free Comic Book Day benefits everyone involved: customers get free books and, maybe, their first exposure to comics; publishers get broad exposure; and retailers get a chance to show off their stores and attract new customers.

"Free Comic Book Day is a total industry effort to bring more readers to comics, so it's important for all corners of the comics' industry to be a part of the event. Publishers put their best foot forward with FCBD comics that will be attractive to a wide audience in encouraging that audience to visit comic shops on May 5," says Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors Comics and the originator of the Free Comic Book Day promotion.

Publishers sponsor Free Comic Book Day on two levels: Gold and Silver. This year's Gold Sponsor publishers, and their Free Comic Book Day Editions - available at all participating Free Comic Book Day stores - include:

GOLD SPONSOR - TITLE

Archie Comics - Archie Comics Little Archie 2007

Bongo Comics - Bongo's Free for All 2007

Dark Horse Comics - Umbrella Academy Zero Killer Pantheon City 2007

DC Comics - Legion of Super Heroes in the 31st Century 2007

Dynamite Entertainment - The Lone Ranger / New Battlestar Galactica Flip Book

Gemstone Publishing - Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse 2007

IDW - Transformers the Movie Prequel # 1 2007

Image Comics - Astounding Wolf-Man # 1 2007

Marvel Comics - Amazing Spider-Man Swing Shift 2007

TOKYOPOP - TOKYOPOP Choose Your Weapon 2007

Additionally, the following publishers have signed on as Silver Sponsors and will provide the following books for this year's event. Please Note: Availability of Silver Sponsor titles may vary between participating stores. Please check with your retailer.

SILVER SPONSOR - TITLE

Antarctic Press - Pirates vs. Ninjas # 1 2007

Ape Entertainment - Ape Entertainment's Comic Spectacular 2007

Arcana Studio - Arcana Studio Presents 2007

Archie Comics - Sonic the Hedgehog 2007

Aspen MLT - Worlds of Aspen 2007

Blatant Comics - Last Blood # 1

Boom! Studios - Hunter's Moon / Salvador Flip Book 2007

CastleRain Entertainment - Jack the Lantern: Ghosts 2007

Comic Genesis - Comic Genesis 2007

Comic Shop News, Inc - Comic Shop News 2007

DC Comics - Justice League of America # 0 2007

Devil's Due Publishing - Family Guy / Hack / Slash Flip Book

Digital Webbing - Digital Webbing Jam # 1 2007

Drawn and Quarterly - Lynda Barry Sampler 2007

Fantagraphics Books - The Unseen Peanuts 2007

First Second Books - The Train Was Bang On Time 2007

Heroic Publishing - Liberty Comics # 0 2007

Impact Books - Impact University Volume 3 2007

Keenspot Entertainment - Keenspot Spotlight 2007

Legion of Evil Press - Comics Festival 2007

Maerkle Press - Love and Capes # 4 2007

Marvel Comics - Marvel Adventures Three-In-One 2007

Oni Press - Whiteout # 1 2007

Renaissance Press - Amelia Rules! Hangin' Out 2007

Rude Dude Productions - Nexus Special 2007

Sky-Dog Press - Buzzboy / Royboy Red: The Buzz & The 'Bot 2007

Too Hip Gotta Go - Wahoo Morris # 1 2007

Top Shelf Productions - Owly & Korgi 2007

TwoMorrow Publishing - Comics 101: How to & History Lessons from the Pros

Viper Comics - Viper Comics Presents: Josh Howard's Sasquatch 2007

Virgin Comics - Ramayan 3392AD 2007

Wildcard Ink - Gumby Special 2007

Wizard Entertainment - Wizard's "How to Draw" Sampler

Zenscope Entertainment - Dyno-Force # 0

More than comics will be on tap for visitors on Free Comic Book Day: WizKids LLC is creating a Batman HeroClix Figure for players of its popular Collectible Miniatures Game. Please Note: Available at select stores. Please check with your retailer.

Readers can show their support for, and raise awareness of, Free Comic Book Day with apparel offered in the January 2007 Previews catalog, including Baseball Caps, T-shirts, Baby Doll and Polo Shirts. Plus, fans can send word of the big day anywhere with Free Comic Book Day Postage Stamps and Wrist Bands! Fans can order these great promotional items at their local comics shop. (Those who are looking for a store in their area can call the Comic Shop Locator Service toll-free at 888-COMIC-BOOK, or log on to www.comicshoplocator.com.)

You can also promote Free Comic Book Day by linking to the Free Comic Book Day page (http://www.freecomicbookday.com/), sending out e-mails, working with local schools and libraries and most importantly spreading the word to neighbors, friends and friends of friends.

More information and updates about Free Comic Book Day 2007 can be found online at http://www.freecomicbookday.com. Retailers can order their copies of this year's Free Comic Book Day titles from the February Previews Retailer Order Form. Free Comic Book Day promotional items can be ordered from the January and February Previews.