Arts & Entertainment

Free Comic Book Day Returns to Amazing Fantasy

Saturday, May 5th, Free Comic Book Day returns to the Frankfort Amazing Fantasy, 20523 S. LaGrange Road, starting at 11 a.m.!

Tons of FREE comics available all day long with no purchase necessary. Some of the titles that will be available that day (limited quantities available, so please arrive early to avoid disappointment) include:

  • Mega Man
  • Spongebob Squarepants
  • Star Wars
  • Transformers
  • Avengers
  • DC Comics New 52
  • Image Comics Anthology
  • Yo Gabba Gabba
  • Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Dune
  • Green Lantern/Young Justice
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • Spider-Man
  • Smurfs
  • Voltron Force
  • and more! 


In addition, the Frankfort Amazing Fantasy will be hosting two creator signings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Ryan Browne will be on hand signing and doing some free quick sketches! Ryan is the artist on the brand new IDW series Smoke and Mirrors, as well as creating his own critically acclaimed series God Hates Astronauts.

Jenny Frison will be on hand signing and doing some free quick sketches! Jenny is a prolific cover artist including work for Dark Horse, DC, and IDW. Some of the titles that she has graced with her beautiful work: Angel, I, Vampire , Cry Wolf, Hack/Slash, The Occultist, and Spike. 

Also from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Frankfort store will  have a few members of the 501st Legion on hand to pose for pictures with the kids., including a few Stormtroopers and Darth Vader! Be sure to bring your camera!

"... The Legion is an all-volunteer organization formed for the express purpose of bringing together costume enthusiasts under a collective identity within which to operate. The Legion seeks to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as contributions to the local community through costumed charity and volunteer work ..."

If you want more information about any of the comics that will be FREE on Free Comic Book day be sure to check the official Free Comic Book Day website:www.freecomicbookday.com.

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