What is Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)?
FCBD is the biggest annual event in the comic book industry. On May 6, 2023, participating retailers will give away free comics to anyone who visits their brick-and-mortar store. Every year millions of comic books are given away in an effort to attract new customers to comic book stores worldwide. FCBD is organized and facilitated by Diamond Comic Distributors.
Joe Field established FCBD in 2001, inspired by Baskin-Robbins’s Free Cone Day. At the time, his California-based comics shop was located next to a Baskin-Robbins ice cream parlor. The first Free Comic Book Day occurred in 2002, coinciding with the release of the Spider-Man film.
How does FCBD benefit you?
TCGplayer is hyping comic book sales leading up to Free Comic Book Day! Starting April 14, we’re launching a 7-day Store Credit Promotion, giving 10% back in store credit for every comic book purchase. We’re also kicking off a sweepstakes to continue to drive customers to your store. We’re expecting a large boost of excited buyers shopping for comics on the Marketplace ahead of May 6, 2023.
How do you sell comic books on TCGplayer?
Check out A Guide To Selling Comic Books on TCGplayer for more information. We walk you through organizing, conditioning, pricing, listing, and shipping your comic books on the Marketplace. You can also reference Tips and Tricks to Selling Comic Books on TCGplayer. Ready to start uploading?