{"id":8030,"date":"2025-04-30T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8030"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:44:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T16:44:35","slug":"free-comic-book-day-2025-your-ultimate-guide-to-events-around-st-louis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/free-comic-book-day-2025-your-ultimate-guide-to-events-around-st-louis\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Comic Book Day 2025: Your Ultimate Guide to Events Around St. Louis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025.png 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025-640x640.png 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025-160x160.png 160w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FCBD-2025-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars, comic enthusiasts! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freecomicbookday.com\/\">Free Comic Book Day<\/a> (FCBD) is set for <strong>Saturday, May 3, 2025<\/strong>. This annual celebration offers fans of all ages a chance to snag free comics, meet creators, and immerse themselves in the vibrant world of comic books. With 46 titles available this year, including favorites like <em>Spider-Man<\/em>, <em>Star Wars<\/em>, <em>Power Rangers<\/em>, <em>Minecraft<\/em>, and <em>Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em>, there&#8217;s something for everyone .\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udccd Where to Celebrate FCBD 2025 in St. Louis &amp; St. Charles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a roundup of a few local comic shops and libraries hosting FCBD events:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>St. Louis County Library (Multiple Branches)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 9:00 a.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Stop by your local branch to receive a free comic book, while supplies last. A selection of titles for all ages will be available. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slcl.org\/search?q=free%20comic%20book%20day&amp;size=n_8_n\">Library Event Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apotheosis Comics &amp; Lounge<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 3206 South Grand Boulevard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Starting at 10:00 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Free comics, entertainment, and a special collaboration with 4 Hands Brewing featuring a limited edition label for their State Wide hazy pale ale .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/shopapotheosis.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Fantasy Shop (Multiple Locations)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>St. Charles:<\/strong> 2125 Zumbehl Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creve Coeur:<\/strong> 736 N. New Ballas Rd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maplewood:<\/strong> 7329 Manchester Rd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South County:<\/strong> 10560 Baptist Church Rd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00 a.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m. (St. Charles &amp; Maplewood), 11:00 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m. (Creve Coeur &amp; South County)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Cosplayers, food trucks, giveaways, and frozen custard .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasyshoponline.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Betty\u2019s Books<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 10 Summit Avenue, Webster Groves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:30 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Character appearance by Batman (10:30\u201311:00 a.m.), comic drawing stations (2:00\u20134:00 p.m.), live music, happy hour (5:00\u20137:00 p.m.), and a unique zine titled &#8220;In Orbit&#8221; featuring local storytellers .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bettysbooksstl.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Wizard\u2019s Wagon<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 6178 Delmar Blvd.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 12:00 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Offering free comics and other surprises .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/thewizardswagon.square.site\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Twilight Comics<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 208-6 Frank Scott Pkwy E #6, Swansea, IL 62226<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlights:<\/strong> Returning with their popular &#8220;Pick-A-Peep Pond Prize Pool&#8221; where participants can win prizes like Funko POPs, graphic novels, posters, and more .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/twilightcomics.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Comic Relief INC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> 2300 N 3rd St, St Charles, MO 63301<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Participating in FCBD with free comics and activities .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/comicbookrelief.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Slackers (Various Locations)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Offering free comics and other promotions across their stores .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/fox2now.com\/news\/missouri\/st-louis-shops-celebrate-free-comic-book-and-star-wars-day\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fox 2 Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2-1200x900.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/fcbd2024-2.jpg 1385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf1f Special Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Star Wars Day Crossover:<\/strong> This year&#8217;s FCBD coincides with Star Wars Day. Expect themed events, cosplay, and special releases at various locations.\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creator Appearances:<\/strong> Meet local and national comic creators at select venues. For instance, Apotheosis Comics will host artist Kyle Starks, known for titles like \u201cPeacemaker\u201d and \u201cRick and Morty\u201d .\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/fox2now.com\/news\/missouri\/st-louis-shops-celebrate-free-comic-book-and-star-wars-day\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fox 2 Now<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family-Friendly Activities:<\/strong> From comic drawing stations to live music and food trucks, there&#8217;s fun for the whole family.\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.riverfronttimes.com\/arts\/st-louis-celebrates-free-comic-book-day-with-multiple-events-37648272?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Riverfront Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Plan Your FCBD Adventure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many events happening, plan your day to make the most of Free Comic Book Day 2025. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned collector or new to the comic world, there&#8217;s something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/discover-free-comic-book-day-fun-in-st-louis-your-ultimate-guide-to-participating-stores-and-events\/\">last years FCBD post<\/a> to find even more locations to celebrate!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mark your calendars, comic enthusiasts! Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is set for Saturday, May 3, 2025. This annual celebration offers fans of all ages a chance to snag free comics, meet creators, and immerse themselves in the vibrant world of comic books. 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