TOTAL PREVIEWS: 44 12-GAUGE COMICS 02 - Anti (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 2000AD 02 - 2000 AD Judge Dredd Special (Silver) ANTARCTIC PRESS 02 - Zombie Kid (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 ARCANA STUDIOS 02 - The Intrinsic #1 (Silver) ARCHIE COMICS 03 - Mega Man (Gold) 03 - Sonic The Hedgehog (Silver) ARCHAIA ENTERTAINMENT 03 - Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC (Gold) ASPEN ENTERTAINMENT 12 - Worlds of Aspen (Silver) - added 05/04/2012 ASYLUM PRESS 03 - Asylum Press Sampler Free Comic Book 2012 #1 (Online) AVATAR PRESS 04 - Lady Death: The Beginning Mature Readers (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 BLUEWATER PRODUCTIONS 04 - Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 BOOM! STUDIOS 12 - The Censored Howard Cruse Mature Readers (Silver) - added 05/04/2012 04 - The Hypernaturals (Silver) - updated 05/21/2012 04 - Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook (Gold) - updated 05/04/2012 BONGO COMICS 05 - Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies (Gold) - updated 05/04/2012 CAPSTONE PUBLISHING 05 - Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 DARK HORSE 05 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook (Silver) 05 - Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook (Gold) DC COMICS 12 - The New 52 Special Edition (Gold) - added 05/04/2012 06 - DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 DC COMICS/VERTIGO 12 - Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Mature Readers (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 DRAWN & QUARTERLY 06 - Moomin Color Special (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS 06 - Barnaby and Mr. O'Malley (Silver) 06 - Donald Duck Family Comics (Silver) GEMSTONE PUBLISHING 07 - Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 HACHETTE BOOK GROUP 07 - The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 HERMES PRESS 07 - My Favorite Martian Special Edition (Silver) IDW PUBLISHING 07 - The Transformers #80.5 (Gold) - updated 05/04/2012 IMAGE COMICS 08 - Image 20 (Gold) IMAGE COMICS/TOP COW 08 - Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces (Silver) LIQUID COMICS 08 - Dinosaurs Versus Aliens (Silver) 08 - Graphic Elvis (Silver) MARVEL COMICS 09 - The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Point One (Gold) 09 - Spider-Man: Season One (Silver) ONI PRESS 09 - Bad Medicine #1 (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 10 - Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time (Gold) PAPERCUTZ 09 - Smurfs & Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 RED 5 COMICS 10 - Atomic Robo & Friends (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 TH3RD WORLD STUDIOS 10 - Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend (Silver) - updated 05/10/2012 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS 10 - Top Shelf Kids Club (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT 11 - Valiant (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 VIZ MEDIA 11 - Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm (Silver) ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMANT 11 - Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012 11 - Jurassic Strikeforce 5 (Silver) - updated 05/04/2012
ANTI (Silver) Publisher: 12-Gauge Comics Writers: Peter Calloway, Nathan Edmondson Pencils: Paul Azaceta, Daniel Hillyard Covers: Brian Stelfreeze, Andrew Robinson Colorists: Charlie Kirchoff Letters: Ed Dukeshire Legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd (Terminator, Aliens, The Walking Dead) teams with 12-Gauge Comics to present the tale of Zachary, a faithless man forced to confront the reality that he's the savior of the world. Chased by demons that have infiltrated earth disguised as humans, while grudgingly protected by demon-hunter Jordan, the journey for knowledge, survival and more begins here! Plus: The Ride returns from writer Nathan Edmondson, teasing the all-new series! View: Anti, 'Anti' Cover Anti, 'Anti' Inside Front Cover Anti, 'Anti' Page 1 Anti, 'Anti' Page 2 Anti, 'Anti' Page 3 Anti, 'Anti' Page 4 Anti, 'Anti' Page 5 Anti, 'Anti' Page 6 Anti, 'The Ride' Cover Anti, 'The Ride' Inside Front Cover Anti, 'The Ride' Page 1 Anti, 'The Ride' Page 2 Anti, 'The Ride' Page 3 Anti, 'The Ride' Page 4 Anti, 'The Ride' Page 5 Anti, 'The Ride' Page 6 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added The Ride Preview Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2000 AD JUDGE DREDD SPECIAL (Silver) Publisher: 2000AD Writers: Rob Williams, Various Pencils: Dom Reardon, Various The UK's leading SF anthology comic, 2000AD, is back for its second year as a sponsor of FCBD, bringing you a fresh batch of Thrill-Powered strips from the biggest and best creators in the industry: Ichabod Azrael by Rob Williams & Dom Reardon; Zombo: The Day the Zombo Died by Al Ewing & Henry Flint; a classic Ro-Busters tale by Alan Moore and Steve Dillon, and a superhero-themed 'Future Shock' tale, Whatever Happened to the Green Pedestrian Palm? by Chris Weston! All this, plus an all-new Judge Dredd tale from John Wagner and a surprise guest artist! View: 2000 AD Judge Dredd Special, Cover 2000 AD Judge Dredd Special, PDF Download Source: Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ZOMBIE KID (Silver) Publisher: Antarctic Press Writers: David Hutchinson, Fred Perry Pencils: David Hutchinson, Fred Perry Covers: David Hutchinson All 6th-grader Bill Stokes wants is to get through middle school unnoticed so he can go on to become a big-time pro video-gamer. Then his mom comes home from her medical research volunteer job with a zombie virus. Now Bill has to deal with skin problems and body chemistry changes that make puberty look like a walk in the park! How's he supposed to realize his dream when his life has become a festering, rotting, undead nightmare? View: Zombie Kid, Cover Zombie Kid, Inside Front Cover Zombie Kid, Page 1 Zombie Kid, Page 2 Zombie Kid, Page 3 Zombie Kid, Page 4 Zombie Kid, Page 5 Zombie Kid, Page 6 Zombie Kid, Page 7 Additional Pages: Zombie Kid, PDF Download (contains 1 additional page) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added pages 4-7 Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE INTRINSIC #1 (Silver) Publisher: Arcana Studios Writers: Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Casey Jones, Erik Hendrix Pencils: Allan Otero Colorists: Chandran Letters: Erik Hendrix Horrors from different worlds have assembled to bring about a global threat known only as The End. A Philosopher has recognized the signs in time to gather his own forces for Good - including an ordinary, powerless young woman. Only together can they avert disaster on a biblical scale. Every last one of them... is Intrinsic. 'Intrinsic' is a company crossover event bringing together characters from hundres of titles beneath Arcana's library. It is an event of unprecedented ambition, unlike anything that has been before. View: The Intrinsic #1, Cover The Intrinsic #1, Page 1 The Intrinsic #1, Page 2 The Intrinsic #1, Page 3 The Intrinsic #1, Page 4 The Intrinsic #1, Page 5 The Intrinsic #1, Page 6 The Intrinsic #1, Page 7 The Intrinsic #1, PDF Download (inks, contains 2 additional pages) Source: Major Spoilers, Free Comic Book Day
MEGA MAN (Gold) Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Ian Flynn Pencils: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante Covers: Patrick "SPAZ" Spaziante "Let the Games Begin!", Part 1 Don't miss the first classic issue of the hit new MEGA MAN comic series! The future looks bright when brilliant and benevolent Dr. Light unveils his latest creations: the Robot Masters! But when the nefarious Dr. Wily steals them for his own sinister purposes, there is no one left to stop him. No one - except Mega Man! Plus bonus features and a preview of the all-new series: The New Crusaders! View: Mega Man, Cover Mega Man, Page 1 Mega Man, Page 2 Mega Man, Page 3 Mega Man, Page 4 Mega Man, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (Silver) Publisher: Archie Comics Writers: Ian Flynn Pencils: Ben Bates, Terry Austin Covers: Tracy Yardley "...Two Steps Back: SPECIAL EDITION" Genesis may be over, but that doesn't mean Sonic has saved the day! The Death Egg II still menaces New Mobotropolis, and Dr. Eggman has one more sinister trick up his sleeve. It's a desperate race against time as Sonic and Sally try to prevent another world catastrophe, and the ending will leave you speechless. View: Sonic The Hedgehog, Cover Sonic The Hedgehog, Page 1 Sonic The Hedgehog, Page 2 Sonic The Hedgehog, Page 3 Sonic The Hedgehog, Page 4 Sonic The Hedgehog, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOUSE GUARD: LABYRINTH & MORE HC (Gold) Publisher: Archaia Entertainment Writers: Jeremy Bastian, Nate Cosby, Royden Lepp, Jim McCann, Ted Naifeh, David Petersen Pencils: Jeremy Bastian, Chris Eliopoulos, Cory Godbey, Janet Lee, Royden Lepp and David Petersen Covers: David Petersen This Free Comic Book Day, Archaia offers readers the chance to experience history in the making with a FREE, gorgeous, 48-page, 6" x 9" full-color original anthology hardcover featuring all-new material! David Petersen returns with an all-new Mouse Guard tale that's guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings! Lose yourself once again in Jim Henson's amazing world of Labyrinth, featuring a fantastical story from Eisner Award-nominee Ted Naifeh (Courtney Crumrin) and Cory Godbey (Fraggle Rock). Get a new perspective on Jet Jones in Royden Lepp's critically acclaimed Rust, with a short story seen through the eyes of younger brother Oswald Taylor. Jeremy Bastian's acclaimed Cursed Pirate Girl hits the high seas in this whimsical, swashbuckling tale of wonderland journeys and unimaginable dangers. Nate Cosby (Pigs) and Chris Eliopoulos (Franklin Richards) present Cow Boy, a comedy/western that tells the tale of a young bounty hunter determined to send his entire outlaw family to jail. And Jim McCann and Janet Lee follow up their Eisner Award-winning Return of the Dapper Men with an all-new short story that leads into the upcoming sequel, Time of the Dapper Men. Witness the origin of a new, major character! And...the return of 41?! View: Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Cover Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 1 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 5 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 6 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 7 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 13 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 19 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 25 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 26 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 33 Mouse Guard: Labyrinth & More HC, Page 38 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASYLUM PRESS SAMPLER FREE COMIC BOOK 2012 #1 (Online) Publisher: Asylum Press Writers: Various Pencils: Various ASYLUM PRESS SAMPLER FREE COMIC BOOK 2012 #1, this book will feature 8 pages from four upcoming titles; Trenchcoats, Cigarettes and Shotguns, Black Powder, Farmhouse and Chopper. ASYLUM PRESS SAMPLER FREE COMIC BOOK 2012 #1 will be available on Comixology, Comics+ (Iverse), Graphicly, MyDigitalComics.com as well as stand alone apps and epubs on KindleFire, Nook, Kobo, ibookstore, and Googlebooks. Trenchcoats, Cigarettes and Shotguns, written by Chuck Brown and illustrated by Philipp Nuendorf; When the demonic mob murders the friend of a mysterious hit man named, Trypp; he begins to leave a path of death, destruction and blood to avenge her. But he also begins to embrace the darkness within his soul. Black Powder #2, a bloody frontier adventure, by Dwayne Harris, can be described as a “Buckskin Apocalypse Now”. Robert Young and his crew set out on the Mississippi River in search of Molly Livingston, who has been captured by the ruthless river pirate Samuel Mason. As they make their way north, against the current, they approach hostile indian territory as well as the first in series of terrible earthquakes. Farmhouse is a tale of a drifter who falls in love with an artist undergoing an experimental art therapy regimen, by Elizabeth J. Musgrave and Szymon Kudranski. Chopper #2 Preview: (written by Martin Shapiro, Illustrated by Juan Ferreyra) Christina and her rowdy girlfriends go to the Daytona Bike Week motorcycle rally and sneak into a nightclub to see a heavy metal band. After taking a hit of the supernatural drug known as Stairway to Heaven, Christina and Trish encounter the ghostly Reaper, a headless Hell’s Angel on a chopper who collects the souls of sinners in the afterlife. View: Asylum Press Sampler Free Comic Book 2012 #1, Cover Asylum Press Sampler Free Comic Book 2012 #1, Page 1 Asylum Press Sampler Free Comic Book 2012 #1, Page 15 Asylum Press Sampler Free Comic Book 2012 #1, Page 23 Asylum Press Sampler Free Comic Book 2012 #1, Page 35 Source: Major Spoilers
LADY DEATH: THE BEGINNING (Silver) Publisher: Avatar Press Writers: Brian Pulido, Mike Wolfer Pencils: Marcelo Mueller Covers: Jason Eden Join us in welcoming Lady Death's 20th anniversary year with this special Free Comic Book Day edition! Her travels have taken her down many different roads but she has always remained a mysterious and powerful goddess. Now new readers can step into her story seamlessly with this 40 page introductory issue that launches the Avatar storyline of Lady Death's current ongoing tale. Collected here are the contents of Lady Death Premiere and issue #0, which makes up the first chapter in the Lady Death Vol 1 TP and introduces fans to a Lady Death who has to face her greatest challenge yet - regaining her powers taken by the mysterious villainess Death Queen! MATURE READERS View: Lady Death: The Beginning, Cover Lady Death: The Beginning, Page 1 Lady Death: The Beginning, Page 2 Lady Death: The Beginning, Page 3 Lady Death: The Beginning, Page 4 Lady Death: The Beginning, Page 5 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - changed PDF to links Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BURT WARD: BOY WONDER/WRATH OF THE TITANS: CYCLOPS FLIPBOOK (Silver) Publisher: Bluewater Productions Writers: Darren Garnick, Burt Ward, CW Cooke Pencils: Ramon Salas Covers: Ramon Salas Colorists: Ramon Salas Letters: Warren Montgomery From the creators of the hit Misadventures of Adam West series, comes the out of this world spin-off featuring everyone's favorite Boy Wonder, Burt Ward. After playing Robin oin the Batman TV show, Burt still needs to be a hero and along with a couple of friends saves the world again and again! View: Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Boy Wonder' Cover Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Boy Wonder' Inside Front Cover Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Boy Wonder' Page 1 Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Boy Wonder' Page 2 Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Boy Wonder' Page 3 Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Titans' Cover Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Titans' Inside Front Cover Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Titans' Page 1 Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Titans' Page 2 Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Titans' Page 3 Additional Pages: Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Boy Wonder' Additional Page 1 (no text) Burt Ward: Boy Wonder/Wrath of the Titans: Cyclops Flipbook, 'Boy Wonder' Additional Page 2 (no text) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added Titans preview, Boy Wonder pages 2-3; updated Boy Wonder page 1 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE HYPERNATURALS (Silver) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Dan Abnett, Andy Lanning Pencils: Brad Walker, Tom Derenick, Mark Irwin Covers: Francesco Mattina Colorists: Stephen Downer Letters: Ed Dukeshire This Free Comic Book Day... A universe trembles. It is the far future; the human race has finally colonized the galaxy, preserving an era of prosperity that's only possible because of The Hypernaturals. They're a celebrated, galaxy-wide superhero task force that keeps the peace. That is, until they all mysteriously vanish. Now, as the galaxy teeters on the brink of chaos, it's up to a group of retired and long forgotten Hypernaturals - and their novice recruits - to save the galaxy from complete destruction. Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the superstar writing duo behind Annihilation and The Legion, launch an all-new original series that takes cosmic super-heroes to a new frontier. Experience the special preview issue of The Hypernaturals this May and pick up the #1 issue this July! View: The Hypernaturals, Cover The Hypernaturals, Page 1 The Hypernaturals, Page 2 The Hypernaturals, Page 3 The Hypernaturals, Page 4 The Hypernaturals, Page 5 The Hypernaturals, Page 6 The Hypernaturals, Page 7 The Hypernaturals, Page 8 The Hypernaturals, Page 9 The Hypernaturals, Page 10 The Hypernaturals, Page 11 The Hypernaturals, Page 12 The Hypernaturals, Page 13 The Hypernaturals, Page 14 The Hypernaturals, Page 15 The Hypernaturals, Page 16 The Hypernaturals, Page 17 The Hypernaturals, Page 18 The Hypernaturals, Page 19 UPDATED: 05/21/2012 - complete issue 05/04/2012 - added pages 1-3,6-8 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PEANUTS/ADVENTURE TIME FLIPBOOK (Gold) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Ryan North Pencils: Charles Schulz, Ron Zorman,Vicki Scott, Paige Braddock, Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb Covers: Charles Schulz, Shelli Paroline, Braden Lamb Two stories of two boys and their dogs -- on one side, Charlie Brown and Snoopy, along with the entire Peanuts gang, come to Free Comic Book Day! On the other side -- boy Finn and his dog Jake, along with the entire cast of the hot new Cartoon Network series Adventure Time, adventure in the Land of Ooo for Free Comic Book Day! Get your full KABOOM! dose of "Good Griefs" and "Algebraics" all in one book! View: Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, 'Adventure Time' Cover Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, 'Adventure Time' Inside Front Cover Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, 'Adventure Time' Page 1 Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, 'Adventure Time' Page 2 Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, 'Adventure Time' Page 3 Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, 'Adventure Time' Page 4 Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, 'Peanuts' Cover (from FCBD) Peanuts/Adventure Time Flipbook, PDF Download (from FCBD, contains Peanuts Preview) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added Adventure Time preview Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day
BONGO FREE-FOR-ALL/SPONGEBOB FREESTYLE FUNNIES (Gold) Publisher: Bongo Comics Writers: Matt Groening & Various Pencils: Matt Groening & Various Covers: Matt Groening Bongo offers the best in humor comics with a proud tale from the boasting barflies of Moe's Tavern, as they recount their close encounter with marauding beasts as members of the Springfield Bear Patrol. And Sergio Aragonés joins the fun with a story from his own past of how he made his first peso as an underground and underage artist. Then, flip over the book for two of the swimmingest SpongeBob sagas from the series' hard-to-find earliest issues. In "Squidward and the Golden Clarinet," SpongeBob reads an issue of Mermaid Man to a less-than-welcoming Squidward. But this story has a musical hook even Squidward can't resist. Plus: a page of gags that go off the deep end by indie artiste James Kochalka. View: Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, Cover Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, 'Simpsons' Page 4 Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, 'Simpsons' Page 5 Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, 'Peso' Page 1 Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, 'Spongebob' Cover Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, 'Spongebob' Page 6 Bongo Free-For-All/Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, PDF Download (from FCBD, contains Simpsons Pages 1-3, Spongebob Pages 1-5) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added Simpons pages 4,5, Peso Preview, Spongebob page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROCKHEAD & ZINC ALLOY: 2-FOR-NONE (Silver) Publisher: Capstone Publishing Writers: Scott Nickel, Donald Lemke Pencils: C.S. Jennings, Doug Holgate Covers: Doug Holgate Two awesome adventures for the price of...NONE! Yep, that's right, folks. Meet the world's newest superheroes in this limited-edition, super spectacular FREE-VIEW! First, who's mightier than marble? Who's greater than granite? Who's smarter than, uh, a rock...? It's Chip Stone, aka The Incredible Rockhead, always ready to bash a few bullies! Then, hitch a ride with young Zack Allen as he takes his Zinc Alloy super-suit for a wild and wacky test-drive. A comic this jam-packed with heroics and hilarity is - well, priceless (i.e. totally free)! View: Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None, Cover Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None, PDF Download (from FCBD) Additional Pages: Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None, 'Rockhead' Additional Page 1-2 Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None, 'Rockhead' Additional Page 3-4 Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None, 'Zinc' Additional Page 1-2 Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None, 'Zinc' Additional Page 3-4 Rockhead & Zinc Alloy: 2-For-None, 'Super-Pets!' Additional Page 1-2 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added additional pages Source: Free Comic Book Day, Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER/THE GUILD FLIPBOOK (Silver) Publisher: Dark Horse Writers: Andrew Chambliss, Felicia Day Pencils: Georges Jeanty, Jonathan Case, Dexter Vines Covers: Georges Jeanty & Various Buffy has never needed a vacation so badly as she does now - with the world overrun with zompires and other fallout from Season 8. Luckily, Spike has got the perfect solution: a "spacecation"! Having lost their regular real-life meeting place, the Guildies are having a little trouble finding a new location they can all agree on. A little in-game battle becomes the deciding factor, and the circle follows the decree of the winner: the beach?! View: Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, Buffy Cover Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, Buffy Page 1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, Buffy Page 2 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, Buffy Page 3 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, Buffy Page 4 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, The Guild Cover Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, The Guild Page 1 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, The Guild Page 2 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, The Guild Page 3 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, The Guild Page 4 Buffy the Vampire Slayer/The Guild Flipbook, The Guild Page 5 Source: Newsarama -------------------------------------------------------------------------- STAR WARS/SERENITY FLIPBOOK (Gold) Publisher: Dark Horse Writers: Zack Whedon Pencils: Fábio Moon, Christian Dalla Vecchia Covers: Adam Hughes, Daniel Dos Santos Han Solo and Chewbacca have a falling-out after a deal with a shady customer goes bad. When the client gets designs on the Millennium Falcon, Han and Chewie present a united front that can't be beat! "Mal" Reynolds, captain of the outlaw vessel Serenity, is no stranger to jobs gone wrong. But when the chips are down, he's able to rely on an amazing, odd, and diversely talented crew for help! Two great space epics in one issue! View: Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Star Wars Cover Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Star Wars Page 1 Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Star Wars Page 2 Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Star Wars Page 3 Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Star Wars Page 4 Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Serenity Cover Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Serenity Page 1 Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Serenity Page 2 Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Serenity Page 3 Star Wars/Serenity Flipbook, Serenity Page 4 Source: Newsarama
DC NATION: SUPERMAN FAMILY FLIPBOOK (Silver) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Art Baltazar, Franco, Various Pencils: Dario Brizuela, Art Baltazar, Various This super sampler is the place to check out Green Lantern Adventures and Young Justice, two sensational new comic series from the DC Kids line based on Warner Bros. Animation's popular Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Young Justice, featured on the upcoming DC Nation programming block on Cartoon Network in 2012. The sampler includes two exciting, all-new stories that readers of all ages will enjoy. Plus, get a sneak-peek at the brand-new Superman Family Adventures monthly series from the Tiny Titans creative team! View: DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook, 'Superman' Cover (from CBR) DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook, 'Green Lantern' Cover (from CBR) DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook, 'Superman' Page 1 DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook, 'Superman' Page 2 DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook, 'Superman' Page 3 DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook, 'Superman' Page 4 DC Nation: Superman Family Flipbook, 'Superman' Page 5 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added Green Lantern cover Source: Major Spoilers, Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOOMIN COLOR SPECIAL (Silver) Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly Writers: Tove Jansson Pencils: Tove Jansson Covers: Tove Jansson Drawn & Quarterly offers a second FCBD title for the first time this year and it will feature one of our most beloved and popular characters, MOOMIN! The Moomin Color Special will offer a sneak peak at the brand new Moomin books, in color for the first time, that D+Q will publish in Fall 2012. The Moomin characters were created by Tove Jansson and have developed a dedicated fan base of both children and adults for over six decades. The comics presented here were originally published in b/w and have now been re-colored by Drawn & Quarterly, with careful consideration of Tove's palette. This will be the perfect All Ages comic book, ideal for developing a new readership of kids in the 6 to 12 age set. As a special bonus, this FCBD will also feature a 2nd preview of a new D+Q book, Anna & Froga, by Anouk Ricard. View: Moomin Color Special, Cover Moomin Color Special, 'Moomin' Page 1 Moomin Color Special, 'Moomin' Page 2 Moomin Color Special, 'Moomin' Page 3 Moomin Color Special, 'Moomin' Page 4 Moomin Color Special, PDF Download (from FCBD, contains Anna & Froga Preview) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - changed PDF to links Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BARNABY AND MR. O'MALLEY (Silver) Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Writers: Crockett Johnson Pencils: Crockett Johnson Covers: Crockett Johnson Before Harold and the Purple Crayon there was Barnaby. Created by Crockett Johnson Barnaby ran in newspapers for over ten years (1942-52). Its subtle ironies and playful allusions won many passionate readers as they followed the adventures of 5-year-old Barnaby Baxter and his cigar-chomping fairy godfather Jackeen J. O'Malley. View: Barnaby and Mr. O'Malley, Cover Barnaby and Mr. O'Malley, PDF Download Source: Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DONALD DUCK FAMILY COMICS (Silver) Publisher: Fantagraphics Books Writers: Carl Barks Pencils: Carl Barks Covers: Carl Barks Three amazingly adventurous, thrillingly stupendous, wonderfully wonderous comics by one of the greatest cartoonists of all time! Carl Barks! CARL BARKS! The biggest name in cartoons, second to only Walt Disney! Find out what happens to Donald, Daisy, Uncle Scrooge, Gyro Gearloose, and Huey, Duey in these extremely entertaining and wonderfully told FULL COLOR comics! View: Donald Duck Family Comics, Cover Donald Duck Family Comics, PDF Download Source: Free Comic Book Day
OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE (Silver) Publisher: Gemstone Publishing Writers: Robert M. Overstreet, J.C. Vaughn, Various The Walking Dead. Tales From The Crypt. Tomb of Dracula. Swamp Thing. Horror stories have been giving comic book fans the creeps for decades, yet they often fail to get their due. What defines horror? What's new in the genre? Now the team behind The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide takes an insightful look at the worlds of horror in this new special. Great articles, interviews, and market snapshots focus on what makes reading and collecting horror comics so cool. Cover by Zombie-Proof artist Vincent Spencer. View: Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace, Cover Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace, Page 1 Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace, Page 3 Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace, Page 5 Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace, Page 6-7 Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace, Page 8-9 Overstreet Comic Book Marketplace, Page 11 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - changed PDF to links Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE INFERNAL DEVICES: CLOCKWORK ANGEL (Silver) Publisher: Hachette Book Group Writers: Cassandra Clare Pencils: HyeKyung Baek Covers: HyeKyung Baek A prequel to Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series, the #1 New York Times-bestselling The Infernal Devices is the story of Tessa Gray, a sixteen-year-old American girl traveling alone to Victorian London who runs afoul of the city's sordid supernatural underworld. Rescued by the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, Tessa quickly finds herself caught up in an intrigue that may very well destroy her new friends - including the two enigmatic young men, Jem and Will, who have taken her under their wing... View: The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel, Cover The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel, Page 1 The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel, Page 2 The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel, Page 3 The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel, Page 4 The Infernal Devices: Clockwork Angel, Page 5 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - changed PDF to links Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MY FAVORITE MARTIAN SPECIAL EDITION (Silver) Publisher: Hermes Press Writers: Dan Spiegele, Mike Arens Covers: Photo Uncle Martin (our favorite Martian) is a stow away on a rocket to Mars! Art by Silver Age great Dan Spiegle; supplementary artwork by Mike Arens; photographs from the original 1963-66 TV show. View: My Favorite Martian Special Edition, Cover My Favorite Martian Special Edition, Page 1 My Favorite Martian Special Edition, Page 2 My Favorite Martian Special Edition, Page 3 My Favorite Martian Special Edition, Page 4 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE TRANSFORMERS #80.5 (Gold) Publisher: IDW Publishing Writers: Simon Furman Artists: Andrew Wildman Covers: Andrew Wildman The wait is over - after a 20-year hiatus, IDW proudly returns to the original Transformers comic book universe, picking up right where 1991's Transformers #80 left off! Optimus Prime, Grimlock, Kup, Hot Rod and all your favorite Generation One Transformers characters charge into the future as fan-favorite writer Simon Furman and legendary Transformers artist Andrew Wildman present Transformers #80.5! Reflecting back on the dizzying highs and the terrifying lows of the original run of Transformers comics, Optimus Prime watches over a Cybertron that hasn't faced Megatron for decades. But that peace shudders to an end, as we dive headlong into July's Transformers #81! Because the Fans demanded it! Thousand of Transformers fans signed petitions urging us to make this book - and IDW listened! Created by the same writer, penciler, and inker of Transformer #80 in 1991! Bonus features make clear IDW's current Transformers line of comics, as well as our extensive reprint program! View: The Transformers #80.5, Cover The Transformers #80.5, Inside Front Cover & Page 1 The Transformers #80.5, Page 2-3 The Transformers #80.5, Page 4 (from CBR) The Transformers #80.5, Page 5 (from CBR) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added pages 4,5 Source: Newsarama, Comic Book Resources
IMAGE 20 (Gold) Publisher: Image Comics Writers: Various Artists: Various Image Comics presents its 20th anniversary anthology with six, all-new original stories promoting upcoming Image Comics titles! Look for "Revival" by Tim Seeley & Mike Norton, G-Man by Chris Giarrusso and additional stories to be announced later. View: Image 20, Cover Image 20, "G-Man" Page 1 Image 20, "G-Man" Page 2 Image 20, "Guarding The Globe" Page 1 Image 20, "Guarding The Globe" Page 2 Image 20, "Crime and Terror" Page 1 Image 20, "Crime and Terror" Page 2 Image 20, "Crime and Terror" Page 3 Image 20, "Reveal" Page 1 Image 20, "Reveal" Page 2 Image 20, "Reveal" Page 3 Image 20, "Reveal" Page 4 Image 20, "It Girl" Page 1 Image 20, "It Girl" Page 2 Image 20, "Near Death" Page 1 Image 20, "Near Death" Page 2 Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- WITCHBLADE: UNBALANCED PIECES (Silver) Publisher: Image Comics/Top Cow Writers: Tim Seeley Pencils: Diego Bernard, Fred Benes Covers: John Tyler Christopher With a brand new creative team and a fresh new direction, now is the time for new and lapsed readers to try out Witchblade! Since the events of Artifacts, Sara Pezzini's entire life has been altered in immeasurable ways. Not the least of which is she's living in a new city and has a new career, but one thing remains constant - the Witchblade. A mysterious, ancient Artifact which often takes the form of a powerful gauntlet and serves a magnet for all things supernatural. In this Free Comic Book Day edition, fans will get a look at the first complete story, "Unbalanced Pieces," by the new creative team Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash, Bloodstryke) and Diego Bernard (The Man With No Name). This issue serves as a perfect introduction so readers can either pick up the new trade collection or dive into Witchblade #156! View: Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces, Cover Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces, Page 1 Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces, Page 2 Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces, Page 3 Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces, Page 4 Witchblade: Unbalanced Pieces, Page 5 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DINOSAURS VERSUS ALIENS (Silver) Publisher: Liquid Comics Writers: Grant Morrison, Barry Sonnenfeld Pencils: Mukesh Singh Covers: Mukesh Singh From the minds of acclaimed filmmaker, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men In Black) and superstar graphic novel creator, Grant Morrison (Batman, The Invisibles), comes Dinosaurs Versus Aliens! When an alien invasion attacks Earth in the age of the dinosaurs, our planet's only saviors are the savage prehistoric beasts... which are much more intelligent than we ever imagined! Featuring artwork from acclaimed artist, Mukesh Singh (Guy Ritchie's Gamekeeper). View: Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Cover Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Inside Front Cover Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Page 1 Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Page 2 Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Page 3 Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Page 4 Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Page 5 Dinosaurs Versus Aliens, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- GRAPHIC ELVIS (Silver) Publisher: Liquid Comics Writers: Stan Lee, Various Pencils: John Cassaday, Various Covers: Mukesh Singh This FCBD Preview of the Graphic Elvis collector's book features selected stories and excerpts from the deluxe hardcover edition! An illustrated homage to Elvis' lifelong appreciation of comic books, Graphic Elvis also commemorates the 35th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death in 2012. In the same way comic books inspired Elvis, this book allowed today's premiere comic book creators to find inspiration from Elvis' treasured archives at Graceland, creating a unique visual experience for his millions of fans. View: Graphic Elvis, Cover Graphic Elvis, Inside Front Cover Graphic Elvis, Page 1 Graphic Elvis, Page 2 Graphic Elvis, Page 3 Graphic Elvis, Page 4 Graphic Elvis, Page 5 Graphic Elvis, PDF Download (additional pages) Source: Free Comic Book Day
THE AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON POINT ONE (Gold) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Brian Michael Bendis Pencils: Bryan Hitch Covers: Bryan Hitch Start reading with this POINT ONE issue. Prepare for the upcoming high-stakes Avengers event with a battle between the Avengers and the Intelligencia, the return of SWORD, and the disappearance of Spider-Woman! View: The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Point One, Cover The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Point One, Page 1 The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Point One, Page 2 The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Point One, Page 3 The Avengers: Age Of Ultron Point One, Page 4-5 Source: Newsarama -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPIDER-MAN: SEASON ONE (Silver) Publisher: Marvel Comics Writers: Cullen Bunn Pencils: Neil Edwards Covers: Julian Totino Tedesco It's the Year of the Spider with Spidey's 50th anniversary, the debut of the blockbuster film Amazing Spider-Man, and the all new original Spider-Man Season One Graphic Novel! Do not miss out. Get the first chapter of the eagerly anticipated Spider-Man: Season One graphic novel from Cullen Bunn and Neil Edwards! View: Spider-Man: Season One, Cover Spider-Man: Season One, Page 1 Spider-Man: Season One, Page 2 Spider-Man: Season One, Page 3 Spider-Man: Season One, Page 4 Spider-Man: Season One, Page 5 Spider-Man: Season One, Page 6 Spider-Man: Season One, Page 7 Spider-Man: Season One, Page 8 Source: Newsarama -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SMURFS & DISNEY FAIRIES FEATURING TINKER BELL (Silver) Publisher: Papercutz Writers: Various Pencils: Various Covers: Peyo For years people have been asking for more comics for children, especially young girls. Well, Papercutz, for over seven years has been producing great graphic novels for all ages. This special flip-comic book highlights kid-friendly, world famous characters such as Tinker Bell and Smurfette, as well as new titles from Papercutz such as Dance Class featuring dance students and best friends, Julie, Lucy, and Alia, and Ernest & Rebecca, which features a six and a half year old Rebecca and her best friend, Ernest, who is a germ. View: Smurfs & Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell, 'Smurfs' Cover Smurfs & Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell, 'Smurfs' Page 1 Smurfs & Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell, 'Smurfs' Page 2 Smurfs & Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell, 'Smurfs' Page 3 Smurfs & Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell, 'Smurfs' Page 4 Smurfs & Disney Fairies Featuring Tinker Bell, PDF Download (from FCBD, contains Tinker Bell Preview) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added Smurfs page 4 Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- BAD MEDICINE #1 (Silver) Publisher: Oni Press Writers: Nunzio DeFillipis, Christina Weir Pencils: Christopher Mitten Covers: Christopher Mitten Pulled out of exile from a dark corner of the world, renowned-surgeon-turned-fringe-medicine-eccentric Dr. Randal Horne must return to New York City to investigate a tragic research lab accident that's left one man dead... and inexplicably headless. With the help of a distrusting NYPD detective, Horne must diagnose whether this strange case was truly a random act of misfortune, or the first calculated move by an invisible, psychotic murderer. View: Bad Medicine #1, Cover Bad Medicine #1, Inside Front Cover Bad Medicine #1, Page 1 Bad Medicine #1, Page 2 Bad Medicine #1, Page 3 Bad Medicine #1, Page 4 Bad Medicine #1, Page 5 Bad Medicine #1, Page 6 Bad Medicine #1, Page 7 Bad Medicine #1, Page 8 Bad Medicine #1, Page 9 Bad Medicine #1, Page 10 Bad Medicine #1, Page 11 Bad Medicine #1, Page 12 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added inside front cover Source: Comic Book Resources, Comic Book Resources
YO GABBA GABBA! FREE COMIC BOOK TIME (Gold) Publisher: Oni Press Writers: Jamie S. Rich, Various Pencils: Mike Allred, Various Covers: Parker Jacobs From the hit Nickelodeon show! Come join your Gabba Land pals Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, Plex and, of course, DJ Lance Rock, for a series of fun-filled adventures! Plus, an awesome Super-Martian-Robot-Girl tale, too! View: Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Cover Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 1 Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 2 Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 3 Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 4 Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 5 Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 6 Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 7 Yo Gabba Gabba! Free Comic Book Time, Page 8 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATOMIC ROBO & FRIENDS (Silver) Publisher: Red 5 Comics Writers: Brian Clevinger Pencils: Scott Wagner Covers: Scott Wagner Unanimously heralded by fans, creators, retailers and critics as the perfect first comic to give to a non-comic-reader, Atomic Robo is back to delight all audiences with the ultimate equation. Atomic Robo + Dr. Dinosaur = Team Up View: Atomic Robo & Friends, Cover Atomic Robo & Friends, Inside Front Cover Atomic Robo & Friends, 'Atomic Robo' Page 1 Atomic Robo & Friends, 'Atomic Robo' Page 2 Atomic Robo & Friends, 'Atomic Robo' Page 3 Atomic Robo & Friends, 'Atomic Robo' Page 4 Atomic Robo & Friends, 'Atomic Robo' Page 5 Atomic Robo & Friends, PDF Download (from FCBD, contains NeoZoic Preview) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added inside front cover, pages 4,5 Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- FINDING GOSSAMYR/STUFF OF LEGEND (Silver) Publisher: Th3rd World Studios Writers: David Rodriguez, Various Pencils: Sarah Ellerton, Charles Paul Wilson Covers: Sarah Ellerton, Charles Paul Wilson When a brilliant young boy named Denny solves the most perplexing puzzle in the history of mankind, he and his caretaker sister, Jenna, are transported to the fantastic land of Gossamyr, where math is magic and the boy's unique condition gives him incredible power. Finding Gossamyr is written by game designer/writer David A. Rodriguez and beautifully illustrated by talented newcomer Sarah Ellerton. Also in this issue: a special preview of The Stuff of Legend Volume 4! View: Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Cover (from CBR) Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Legend' Cover (from CBR) Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Inside Front Cover Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 1 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 2 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 3 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 4 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 5 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 6 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 7 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 8 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 9 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 10 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 11 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 12 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 13 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 14 Finding Gossamyr/Stuff Of Legend, 'Gossamyr' Page 15 UPDATED: 05/11/2012 - complete Gossamyr story 05/04/2012 - added Legend Cover, page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources, Newsarama -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOP SHELF KIDS CLUB (Silver) Publisher: Top Shelf Productions Writers: Andy Runton, Various Pencils: Andy Runton, Various Covers: Chris Eliopoulos Top Shelf is proud to join the 2012 FREE COMIC BOOK DAY celebration with not one, but six all-ages tales. In this FCBD edition, we present adventures from our kid-favorite titles: Owly by Andy Runton, Johnny Boo by James Kochalka, Korgi by Christian Slade, Okie Dokie Donuts by Chris Eliopoulos, Pirate Penguin Vs Ninja Chicken by Ray Friesen, and Upside Down by Jess Smart Smiley. Perfect for everyone in the family. With a great cover by Ray Friesen this time around to boot! View: Top Shelf Kids Club, Cover Top Shelf Kids Club, Inside Front Cover Top Shelf Kids Club, Page 1 Top Shelf Kids Club, Page 5 Top Shelf Kids Club, Page 9 Top Shelf Kids Club, Page 13 Top Shelf Kids Club, Page 17 Top Shelf Kids Club, Page 21 Top Shelf Kids Club, PDF Download (from FCBD, contains additional pages) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added CBR links Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day
VALIANT (Silver) Publisher: Valiant Entertainment Writers: Robert Venditti Pencils: Cary Nord Covers: Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic The Valiant Universe returns! X-O Manowar! Bloodshot! Harbinger! Some of the best-selling heroes of all time are back in a groundbreaking new beginning helmed by an all-star roster of comic book superstars and visionaries. Journey through the heart of the Valiant Universe with brand new stories, character redesigns, and an exclusive first look into Valiant's bold first year. This free preview - featuring content you won't find anywhere else - hits the stands just as Valiant's best-selling titles return to stores worldwide. View: Valiant, Cover Valiant, Page 1 Valiant, Page 2 Valiant, Page 3 Valiant, Page 4 Valiant, Page 5 Valiant, Page 6 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - changed PDF to links Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- VOLTRON FORCE: SHELTER FROM THE STORM (Silver) Publisher: Viz Media Writers: Brian Smith Pencils: Jacob Chabot Covers: Jacob Chabot After a mysterious disappearance, the mighty Voltron is back! Now the original Voltron pilots - Pidge, Hunk, Lance, Allura and Commander Keith - are training three new cadets: Daniel, Larmina and Vince. Each cadet brings something special to the team, and as they train, the depths of their gifts are revealed. And with King Lotor and his villainous minion Maahox out to destroy Voltron once and for all, the day that these new cadets must step up may be sooner than expected! View: Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Cover Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Page 1 Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Page 2-3 Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Page 4-5 Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Page 6-7 Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Page 8-9 Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Page 10-11 Voltron Force: Shelter From The Storm, Page 12-13 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ANIMAL PLANET: WORLD'S MOST DANGEROUS ANIMALS (Silver) Publisher: Zenescope Entertainmant Writers: Joe Brusha Pencils: Various Covers: TBD This Free Comic Book Day edition of Silver Dragon Books' first Animal Planet graphic novel gives a sneak peak at terrifying encounters between man and beast, illustrating what happens when humans interact with the World's Most Dangerous Animals! View: Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Cover Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Inside Front Cover Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Page 1 Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Page 2 Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Page 3 Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Page 4 Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Page 5 Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, Page 6 Animal Planet: World's Most Dangerous Animals, PDF Download (from FCBD, contains page 7) UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added page 1, inside front cover Source: Comic Book Resources, Free Comic Book Day -------------------------------------------------------------------------- JURASSIC STRIKEFORCE 5 (Silver) Publisher: Zenescope Entertainmant Writers: Joe Brusha, Neo Edmund Pencils: Pasquale Qualano Covers: Mike Capprotti Colorists: Santosh Kumar Rath Letters: Jim Campbell Kept on ice for millions of years, the Earth's first team of heroes is back to protect the planet from the threat of the evil alien overlord Zalex and his band of mutated DinoSoldiers! In this Free Comic Book Day edition Jurassic StrikeForce 5's leader, Rex, tests his skills in a training session that gets out of control and that threatens to make the hero extinct! View: Jurassic Strikeforce 5, Cover Jurassic Strikeforce 5, Inside Front Cover Jurassic Strikeforce 5, Page 1 Jurassic Strikeforce 5, Page 2 Jurassic Strikeforce 5, Page 3 Jurassic Strikeforce 5, Page 4 Jurassic Strikeforce 5, Page 5 UPDATED: 05/04/2012 - added page 5; updated pages 1-4 Source: Comic Book Resources
WORLDS OF ASPEN (Silver) Publisher: Aspen Entertainment Writers: Various Pencils: Various A special compilation issue showcasing several brand new Aspen properties for 2012, featuring an all-new original 8 page story by Scott Lobdell and Oliver Nome, debuting the brand new series HOMECOMING, along with previews and story outtakes from several of Aspen¹s hottest and newest titles - including David Schwartz's Idolized, the return of Fathom: Kiani, the deadly new series Executive Assistant: Assassins and long time favorites, Fathom, Soulfire, Shrugged, and Lady Mechanika! Plus, don't miss out on your first look at this summer's big Soulfire event, The Search For The Light, and a whole lot more! View: Worlds of Aspen, Cover Worlds of Aspen, Page 1 Worlds of Aspen, Page 2 Worlds of Aspen, Page 3 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE CENSORED HOWARD CRUSE (Silver) Publisher: BOOM! Studios Writers: Howard Cruse Pencils: Howard Cruse Covers: Howard Cruse In conjunction with the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, BOOM! Town presents "The Censored Howard Cruse"! Get a special sneak-peek at this summer's upcoming "The Other Sides of Howard Cruse" graphic novel. He's known for his gay comix, but that's not all that's been on his mind! From his Underground days up through present day, Howard wrote on a slew of topics, including freedom of speech, civil rights, drugs, and interesting uses for toothpaste. Get a taste of his impressive catalog of works, just with a few tastefully-placed black boxes. You'll have to get the OGN for the uncensored version! MATURE READERS View: The Censored Howard Cruse, Cover The Censored Howard Cruse, Page 1 The Censored Howard Cruse, Page 2 The Censored Howard Cruse, Page 3 The Censored Howard Cruse, Page 4 The Censored Howard Cruse, Page 5 The Censored Howard Cruse, Page 6 Source: Comic Book Resources -------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE NEW 52 SPECIAL EDITION (Gold) Publisher: DC Comics Writers: Geoff Johns Pencils: Jim Lee, Various Covers: Jim Lee, Scott Williams Get an exclusive look at what's happening at DC in 2012 - Featuring art by legendary illustrator Jim Lee and other top talents, DC Comics - The New 52 FCBD Edition will include a new story by New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns. There will also be preview material from DC Comics - The New 52 "Second Wave" titles, including Batman Incorporated, Dial H, Earth 2, G.I. Combat, The Ravagers and Worlds' Finest. But that's not all; there are still more surprises to come. Stay tuned to for details! View: (unsure about page numbers) The New 52 Special Edition, Cover (from FCBD) The New 52 Special Edition, Page 1-4 (no text, from Newsarama) Source: Free Comic Book Day, Newsarama -------------------------------------------------------------------------- GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO (Silver) Publisher: DC Comics/Vertigo Writers: Denise Mina Pencils: Leonardo Manco, Andrea Mutti Covers: Lee Bermejo Get an advance look at the Vertigo graphic novel adaptation of the international best-selling thriller, scheduled to hit shelves November 2012, and featuring the work of acclaimed author Denise Mina! Delve into the dark mystery of the Vanger family, as disgraced journalist Mikael Blomkvist is hired to uncover the truth behind a teenage girl's disappearance over forty years ago. MATURE READERS View: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Cover Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Page 1 Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Page 2 Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Page 3 Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Page 4 Source: Comic Book Resources
