THIRD EYE SPOTLIGHT: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2023 HIGHLIGHTS

April 7th, 2023

Third Eye Faithful, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is right around the corner and we know you can’t wait to see what’s gonna be up for grabs on the table that day! So we’ve put together some of the highlights from this years round of FCBD titles! Keep reading to check out some of the coolest free comics you gotta snag this May!

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FCBD 2023 SPIDER-MAN VENOM #1

For years, the symbiote family in the Marvel Universe has grown, and the latest smash-hit run on VENOM is no exception.

With the violent and dangerous Meridius readying for war, the stage is set for catastrophe and this year’s Free Comic Book Day will mark the beginning of the end of the symbiotes!
Exclusive Original Material

FCBD 2023 DAWN OF DC #1 SPECIAL EDITION

Dawn of DC is a yearlong publishing initiative with epic storylines and superstar creative teams that forge the future, one hero at a time.

It’s an easy entry point for both lifelong readers and those picking up a comic for the first time to dive into the new stories. All year long, DC will celebrate classic characters while also embracing the next generation of new heroes, as we’re going to need everyone to help fight against the darkness.

Don’t miss Dawn of DC #1 Free Comic Book Day Special Edition, featuring an all-new original story plus sneak peeks at upcoming titles!

FCBD 2023 UMBRELLA ACADEMY & WITCHER

Presenting fan-favorites for FCBD: a squad of superpowered siblings and the infamous monster hunter! In The Umbrella Academy “Safe,” Hargreeves and Abhijit embark on an interdimensional journey and find a cosmic horror that will have repercussions for our heroes and the universe.

Then, in The Witcher “Frog Kiss,” Geralt must uncover why the young women in Novigrad are turning into frogs!
Exclusive Original Material

FCBD 2023 CONAN BARBARIAN 

Created by team behind the new ongoing series – Jim Zub, Roberto De La Torre & Jose Villarrubia!

On the eve of his first major battle, young CONAN OF CIMMERIA pictures a life beyond the borders of his homeland and yearns for a life of adventure undreamt of in his small village. Visions of future allies and unspeakable evils he will eventually encounter throughout his fabled career fill his mind as he makes the choice to take his first fateful step into the HYBORIAN AGE!

FCBD 2023 AVENGERS X-MEN #1

This issue features a pair of all-new stories that set the stage for the next evolution in mutant adventures, FALL OF X, and introduces an uncanny new lineup for a new team book launching next year.

PLUS: a preview of Jonathan Hickman and Valerio Schiti’s upcoming mystery project.

FCBD 2023 FISHFLIES #1

The newest series from New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning writer/artist JEFF LEMIRE (THE BONE ORCHARD MYTHOS, LITTLE MONSTERS, GIDEON FALLS, Sweet Tooth, Essex County).

The town of Belle River is infested with fishflies and the streets are carpeted with tiny insects… but that’s just the start of the strange happenings and bad omens! When Franny Fox runs away from home, she befriends a strange, silent monster and sets off a chain of events that will unite the entire town in terrible ways.

FISHFLIES #1 will clock in at an expanded 64 pages and land in stores this June-so don’t miss out on this exclusive Free Comic Book Day preview issue for an early look!

FCBD 2023 RANGER ACADEMY PREVIEW

It’s time to enroll in a bold new take on the Power Rangers mythology in this Free Comic Day Special!

Class is in session for the start of an epic saga that is sure to delight longtime Rangers fans, and provide an excellent jumping on point for brand new readers.

FCBD 2023 NBX BATTLE FOR PUMPKIN KING #1

How did Jack Skellington become the Pumpkin King?

Explore Jack and Oogie Boogie’s early days in Halloween Town and learn how their infamous friendship turns sour as they battle to become the next Pumpkin King. Discover the mastermind who’s pulling the strings and relive the fantastic world of The Nightmare Before Christmas in this all-new manga adaptation!

FCBD 2023 ARCHIE HORROR PRESENTS CURSED LIBRARY

Throughout the years, we have seen Chilling Adventures and gruesome outcomes emerge more frequently in various versions of Riverdale.

As creatures gathered and teens were corrupted, the town became a hotbed for cruel and unusual events. Yet the question remains – why have Archie Andrews and his friends faced such terrifying tales? Who is responsible for creating these dark worlds, and how is babysitter Jinx Holliday at the center of it all?

A story years in the making starts here! Beware the Cursed Library and all the horrors within!
Exclusive Original Material

FCBD 2023 ANIMAL CROSING & KIRBY MANGA MANIA

Animal Crossing:
Read the gag-filled adventures of four goofy residents living among the Animal Crossing: New Horizons characters!


Kirby Manga Mania:
Jump into Dream Land with Kirby and gobble up some fun! Everyone’s favorite pink puff teams up with his friends to keep arch-frenemy King Dedede in line. Fans of all ages can enjoy this sampling of a classic Kirby comic; just take a deep breath and hop on in!

And don’t miss out on all the festivities at our FREE COMIC BOOK DAY celebration on SATURDAY 5/6/23!

Check out all the details for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2023 at your local Third Eye here!