Arts & Entertainment
Free Comic Book Day in Essex County: Places to Get Your Fix on Saturday
Annual event takes place nationwide on May 2.

Are you looking for a place in Essex County to celebrate Free Comic Book Day on Saturday, May 2?
On Saturday, participating comic book stores across the nation will have several free titles in limited quantities on hand. This year’s free books include: Bobs Burgers, Fight Club, Doctor Who, Savage Dragon Legacy, Secret Wars, Spongebob Freestyle Funnies, Avengers #1 and The Tick.
Find your closest participating comic book store with this online locator, courtesy of FreeComicBookDay.com.
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Local events taking place in Essex County on Free Comic Book Day include:
- East Side Mags, 7 South Fullerton Ave., Montclair: Appearances by Paul Castiglia (Archie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Stephen Coughlin (artist/writer of Original Graphic Novel “Sanctuary”), Matt Cipoletti and Big Kev’s Geek Stuff Podcast
- New World Manga Comics Cards & Games, 93 East Pleasant Ave., Livingston: Costume contest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., game demos and guest artist
Video and photo by FreeComicBookDay.com
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