Wolverine, Green Lantern highlight Free Comic Book Day
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As “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” is released, local comic book stores will give away a “Wolverine” comic book as part of the eighth annual Free Comic Book Day.
Thousands of comic book stores worldwide will give free comic books to patrons Saturday as part of the annual celebration.
Free Comic Book Day was the idea of California comic book retailer Joe Field, and it is implemented through comic book distributor Diamond Comics.
Diamond Comics estimates more than 2 million comic books will be given away worldwide.
DC Comics will kick off its largest 2009 event, “Blackest Night,” with a free “zero” issue on Free Comic Book Day. The issue includes a lead story that leads directly into “Blackest Night” No. 1.
“The first half is by me and Ivan Reis,” Johns said at the recent ComicsPRO annual meeting in Memphis. “It’s a 12-page story that’s a lead-in to the DC Universe through Hal Jordan (Green Lantern) and Barry Allen (Flash).” The second half of the issue is by artist Doug Mahnke and Johns, and is a guide to the different organizations that will play into the “Blackest Night” storyline.
Other comics will feature Disney/Pixar’s Cars, the Avengers, Star Wars, Transformers, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Giveaway books may vary by location and are available while supplies last.
In addition to the participating comic book stores, Metro Library Systems will participate in Free Comic Book Day.
For more information, go online to www.freecomicbookday.com.
By Matthew Price
From Friday’s The Oklahoman
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