Amazing Comics in East Long Beach will be hosting Cinco de Comic for the 17th annual Free Comic Book Day on May 5th.

Flying Colors Comics started the first Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) in 2005, where on the first Saturday of May participating comic book retailers offer avid readers and newly minted comic book fans alike an opportunity to learn more about the genre.

“It’s a great time to be a comics fan and an even greater time to experience the medium of comic books for the first time,” said FCBD creator and Flying Colors Comics owner Joe Field in a statement.

Comic book store retailers participating in the event, including Pulp Fiction and Amazing Comics & Cards, among other local shops, will be giving away specially printed copies of free comic books during the day. You can find a participating store near you by searching via the link here.

Included in the 50 comic books being released May 5 are Spiderman, Dr. Who, a special Avengers issue, a special DC “Top Secret” issue and Star Wars Adventures. The full list of comics that will be available during the event can be found on the website here.

“The amazing line-up of titles, the great events staged by thousands of independent comic book retailers, and the enthusiasm of comic shop fans all over the world will make May 5, 2018 a great day to celebrate comic books,” stated Field.

Amazing Comics is located at 5555 East Stearns Street #102.