Free Comic Book Day is Saturday

Free Comic Book Day—now in its 12th year—is just what it sounds like.

On Saturday, May 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Robert Williams, the owner of Squiggy's Dugout on East Main Street, will be one of thousands of comic book store giving them away for the day. He said if there are any comics left over he will keep giving them away from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Williams said it was an effort to introduce as many people as possible to, what he calls, the "wonders of comic books."

"The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages—children, teens and adults—can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations," he said.

Comics are perfect for today's times, Williams said.

"Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot and smart," he said. "Comic books have propelled to the front ranks of pop culture, many being adapted into movies. 

"The first weekend of May has been and will continue being a big day in the comic book world," Williams said.

Free Comic Book Day kicks off a weeklong sale at Squiggy's Dugout. The sale continues through May 10.

Squiggy's Dugout is located at 237A East Main St. The phone number is 914-636-7585.