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Omaha Celebrates Free Comic Book Day

Local shops like Legend Comics and Coffee roll out the red carpet for legions of fans.

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Omaha Celebrates Free Comic Book Day
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It's Christmas in May!

Since 2002, on the first Saturday of May, comic fans around the world have flocked to their local stores to stand in line for a chance to snag piles of free comics. Originally devised as a way to ride the success of comic book movies, the first Free Comic Book Day took place on May 4th, 2002, the day after the release of Spider-Man, starring Tobey Maguire. Since then, FCBD has provided millions of dollars in comics to hardcore and casual fans alike. Young and old line down the block wearing everything from nerdy hats and t-shirts to full costumes. Kids in capes and masks scurry back and forth as their parents trade stories and suggestions in line. Stacks of books disappear in a flash as everyone goes for their favorite titles, or new experiences.

Legend Comics and Coffee, one of Omaha's local comic shops, always goes above and beyond to promote the event and make it something special. Not only can you pick up the free comics that lend the day its name, but most items in the store are discounted at least 25%, not counting new releases and drinks. They also debut new special drinks, like the Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey, a blue raspberry and grape soda, or the Mister Meseeks, a blue raspberry cremosa.

If you haven't yet figured it out, they share my passion for blue raspberry here at Legend.

In addition to the cool books and drinks, Legend also brings in local artists like Tim Mayer to promote their work and sell sketches and portraits. They also provide games for the kids while they wait in line, like a Death Star Trench version of cornhole, and a Captain America-themed plinko, whose ticket prices go to charity.

Legend is holding the event from 10:00 A.M. all the way until 6:00 P.M., and the stacks of books are still standing tall. There's something for all ages on the table, and plenty of other books, t-shirts, and goodies to catch your eye. I can't wait to see you there!

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