WATCH: Comic Book Geeks Rejoice! It's Free Comic Book Day This Weekend

Always held the first Saturday in May, Free Comic Day falls on May 2 this year.

At participating comic book speciality shops across the country, and around the world, owners give away free comic books to anyone who visits.

This year, there are more than 50 titles from which to choose.

Find your nearest participating shop by using the locator here.

In the area, participating stores include Newbury Comics in Natick and Newton, The Outer Limits in Waltham, The Hall of Comics in Southborough, and Newbury Comics in Marlborough and Shrewsbury.