May is here, bringing another exciting Free Comic Book Day celebration. Each year on the first Saturday of May, comic shops worldwide participate by offering free books – many serving as previews for major upcoming storylines or popular series. The event's worth braving crowds to collect key titles.
2025 continues this tradition with must-reads like DC's DC All in 2025 Special Edition, Marvel's Fantastic Four/X-Men and The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe releases, and the latest Energon Universe special.
The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe #1
Publisher: Marvel
This Marvel special features two original stories: Joe Kelly and John Romita Jr.'s primer for the relaunched Amazing Spider-Man series, plus Deniz Camp, Cody Ziglar, and Jonas Scharf's prologue to the Ultimate Universe crossover event starring Miles Morales.
Blood Type #0
Publisher: Oni Press
Oni Press previews Corinna Bechko and Andrea Sorrentino's vampire series Blood Type with this issue reprinting the Epitaphs From the Abyss story that launched the saga.
Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1
Publisher: Titan
Titan continues its FCBD tradition with this Conan crossover debut, featuring three interconnected tales setting up Conan's epic battle against serpent god Set.
Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins/Black Hammer #1
Publisher: Dark Horse
Dark Horse highlights two franchises – a Critical Role tale starring Beau and Caleb during chaotic dinner theater, and a Colonel Weird story exploring Black Hammer's past and future.
DC All In: 2025 Special Edition #1
Publisher: DC
DC's flipbook reveals both core DC Universe and Absolute Universe futures – introducing Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque's Superman Unlimited while featuring Jeff Lemire and Giuseppe Camuncoli's Absolute Universe story.
Energon Universe 2025 Special #1
Publisher: Skybound
Skybound showcases its Transformers/G.I. Joe shared universe with three new Energon Universe stories featuring such game-changing twists the cover remains censored.
Fantastic Four/X-Men #1
Publisher: Marvel
Marvel's highlight features Ryan North and Humberto Ramos' new FF tale alongside Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing's revelation about Xavier's rejected mutant recruit.
How to Participate in Free Comic Book Day
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3. Use FCBD's Store Locator to find participating shops – remembering that while comics are free for customers, stores bear shipping costs.
Digital readers should note FCBD titles typically arrive weeks later on platforms like Comixology, Marvel Unlimited, and DC Universe.
Gargoyles: Demona #1
Publisher: Dynamite
Dynamite expands Greg Weisman's Gargoyles universe with this special launching the Demona-focused series.
Godzilla: The New Heroes #1
Publisher: IDW
IDW previews its upcoming Godzilla universe with a ten-page prelude and sneak peeks at forthcoming series.
Power Rangers/VR Troopers #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
BOOM! Studios previews its VR Troopers revival with both nostalgic throwbacks and fresh Power Rangers Prime tie-ins.
Star Wars #1
Publisher: Marvel
Marvel spotlights its revamped Star Wars line with three tales connected to Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, Jedi Knights, and core Star Wars titles.
Thundercats/The Powerpuff Girls #1
Publisher: Dynamite
Dynamite delivers FCBD's wildest mashup as the Powerpuff Girls accidentally visit Third Earth – creating crossover chaos.
Which FCBD 2025 titles excite you most? Share your picks below!
For supplemental reading, explore our guides to top Batman and Spider-Man graphic novels.
