Media Release -- If you're a regular DC Comics reader, you don't need us to tell you that this Saturday is Free Comic Book Day. You're probably planning out your day as we speak. But do those plans involve meeting a favorite DC Comics writer or artist? Many of them will be participating in signings and other events and we wouldn't want you to miss out on any might be nearby. That's why we put together this list of signings and interactive map. You can look for your state below, or just use the map above to search for your location or your favorite DC talent. You can also click here to be taken to a much larger version of the map.
Please note that appearances and signing times are subject to change, so we strongly suggest that you call the shop or visit their website before heading down. Also, this is by no means a complete list. Shops and talent are still locking down their FCBD plans, and there are almost certainly signings that we missed. If you know of any, feel free to mention them in the comments below.
Finally, if this is your first time participating in Free Comic Book Day, you may find this list of tips from last year's big day to be helpful. And be sure to pick up our FCBD offerings, SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF KRYPTON SPECIAL EDITION #1 (which you can preview in the gallery above) and DC NATION SUPER SAMPLER #1!
Arizona
Hi-Fi (Birds of Prey, Justice League International)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Samurai Comics (Arizona Comic Mini Festival)
1120 S. Country Club Dr. #107
Mesa, AZ 85210
(480) 962-1123
Adam Beechen (Batman Beyond)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
All About Books and Comics
5060 N. Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 277-0757
Dave Beaty (Grifter)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Game On
2982 N. Park Ave. Suite D
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
(928) 554-3649
California
BATT (Action Comics, Green Lantern: New Guardians)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time TBD
Phat Collectibles Mega Store
1201 S Euclid St.
Anaheim, CA 92804
(714) 808-9355
James Robinson (Earth 2)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time TBD
Flying Colors
2980 Treat Blvd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 825-5410
Bryan Q. Miller (Smallville: Season 11)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
3C California Comics and Collectables
11284 Washington Pl.
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 313-7205
Geoff Johns (Justice League, Aquaman, Justice League of America)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.
Golden Apple Comics
7018 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 658-6047
Scott Koblish (Legion of Super-Heroes)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Comic Bug
1807 Manhattan Beach Blvd.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 372-6704
Sterling Gates (Justice League of America's Vibe)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
4-Color Fantasies
7172 Archibald Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91707
(909) 563-8751
AND
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 3 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Earth-2 Comics
15017 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 386-9590
Mick Gray (Batman and Robin)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
SLG Art Boutiki and Gallery
44 Race Street
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 971-8929
Dustin Nguyen (Batman: Li'l Gotham)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Comics Toons N' Toys
13542 Newport Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-2117
Peter Nguyen (Batman: Arkham Unhinged, Justice League Unlimited)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Comics Toons N' Toys
13542 Newport Ave.
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 730-2117
Florida
Ethan Van Sciver (Batman: The Dark Knight)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mike's Comics & Collectibles
8110 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 854-6222
George Perez (Crisis on Infinite Earths, Wonder Woman)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time TBD
Coliseum of Comics
177 Towne Center Cir.
Sanford, FL 32771
(407) 324-1800
Paul Pelletier (Aquaman)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Heroes Haven
4339 Gunn Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 269-8859
Georgia
Drew Geraci (Infinite Crisis, Green Lantern Corps)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Galactic Quest
481 W Pike St.
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
(770) 339-3001
Illinois
Chris Burnham (Batman, Incorporated)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time TBD
Dark Tower Comics
4835 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 654-1490
Jenny Frison (I, Vampire)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time TBD
Dark Tower Comics
4835 N. Western Ave.
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 654-1490
Art Baltazar (Superman Family Adventures, The Green Team)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: All day
AW YEAH COMICS
4933 Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 423-2916
Maryland
Joelle Jones (Adventures of Superman)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Third Eye Comics
2027 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 897-0322
Gail Simone (Batgirl, The Movement)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Third Eye Comics
2027 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 897-0322
Charles Soule (Swamp Thing)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Third Eye Comics
2027 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 897-0322
Gene Ha (Action Comics, Justice League)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Beyond Comics
5632 Buckeystown Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(301) 668-8202
Minnesota
Sean E. Williams (Fairest)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Legacy Comics and Games
The Oak Park Mall
1301 18th Ave. NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 320-4263
Christopher Jones (Young Justice)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Source Comics & Games
2057 Snelling Ave N.
Roseville, MN 55113
(651)645-0386
New York
Franco (Superman Family Adventures, The Green Team)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Dragons Den
2600 South Rd.
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
(845) 471-1401
Brad Walker (Action Comics, Green Lantern: New Guardians)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Alterniverse Comics
2510 Route 44
Salt Point, NY 12578
(845) 677-1004
Jim Lee (Justice League, Superman Unchained)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
4th World Comics and Toys
33 Route 111
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 366-4440
Note: This event had a lottery which has already taken place. Please check with the shop for details on this signing.
AND
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Midtown Comics (Downtown)
64 Fulton Street (corner of Gold St.)
New York, NY 10038
(212) 302-8192
Scott Snyder (Batman, Superman Unchained)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-2 p.m.
4th World Comics and Toys
33 Route 111
Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 366-4440
Note: This event had a lottery which has already taken place. Please check with the shop for details on this signing.
AND
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Midtown Comics (Downtown)
64 Fulton Street (corner of Gold St.)
New York, NY 10038
(212) 302-8192
North Carolina
Francesco Francavilla (Batman: The Black Mirror)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Heroes Aren't Hard to Find
1957 E. 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 375-7462
Cully Hamner (Red, Action Comics)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Heroes Aren't Hard to Find
1957 E. 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 375-7462
Tony Harris (JSA Liberty Files: Whistling Skull)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Heroes Aren't Hard to Find
1957 E. 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 375-7462
Adam Hughes (Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan, Fairest)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Heroes Aren't Hard to Find
1957 E. 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 375-7462
Justin Jordan (Team 7, Deathstroke)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Heroes Aren't Hard to Find
1957 E. 7th Street
Charlotte, NC 28204
(704) 375-7462
South Carolina
Robert Venditti (Green Lantern, Demon Knights)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Richard's Comics and Collectables
1214A Laurens Road
Greenville, SC 29607
(864) 271-1104
Texas
Phil Jimenez (Fairest)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Zeus Comics
1334 Inwood Rd.
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 219-8697
Stephen Sadowski (Fairest)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Zeus Comics
1334 Inwood Rd.
Dallas, TX 75247
(214) 219-8697
Virginia
Marc Deering (Supergirl)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
Amazing Fantasy Comics
Denbigh Village Shopping Center,
4346 Warwick Blvd. Suite 444
Newport News ,VA 23602
(757) 877-6030
AND
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 3:30 p.m.-close
Amazing Fantasy Comics
Kiln Creek Shops
209-c Village Ave.
Yorktown, VA 23601
(757) 874-0600
International
Tom Taylor (Injustice: Gods Among Us)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m.
All Star Comics
1/410 Lonsdale St.
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia
+61 3 9642 0071
Wes Craig (T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time TBD
Cosmix Comics Shop
931 Décarie Blvd.
Saint-Laurent, Montreal, Quebec
Canada
(514) 744-9494
Jason Fabok (Detective Comics)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.
Gotham Central Comics
5170 Dixie
Mississauga, ON L4W 1E4
Canada
+1 905-212-9992
David Finch (Justice League of America, Batman: The Dark Knight)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.
Gotham Central Comics
5170 Dixie
Mississauga, Ontario L4W 1E4
Canada
(905) 212-9992
Ken Lashley (Suicide Squad, Team 7)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Comic Connection
895 King St. West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 1K5
Canada
(905) 522-2357
AND
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 2 p.m.-6 p.m.
Stadium Comics
499 Main St. South
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 1N7
Canada
(905) 451-3751
Marcus To (Batwing, The Huntress)
Date: May 5, 2013
Time TBD
Stadium Comics
499 Main St. South
Brampton, Ontario L6Y 1N7
Canada
(905) 451-3751
Goran Sudzuka (Y: The Last Man)
Date: May 11, 2013
Time TBD
Comic Combo Leipzig
Riemannstraße 31 04107 Leipzig
Germany
+49 341 2124520
Adam Glass (Suicide Squad)
Date: May 3, 2013
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Kinokuniya Singapore Main Store
Takashimaya Shopping Centre
Singapore 238872
Singapore
+65 6737 5021
Mahmud Asrar (Supergirl)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Buyulu Dukkan – Istanbul
Neset Omer Sok.
3/1 Kadikoy, Istanbul
Turkey
+90 216 345 1406
Yildiray Cinar (The Fury of Firestorm, Legion of Super-Heroes)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Buyulu Dukkan – Istanbul
Neset Omer Sok.
3/1 Kadikoy, Istanbul
Turkey
+90 216 345 1406
Ivan Reis (Justice League, Aquaman)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Buyulu Dukkan – Istanbul
Neset Omer Sok.
3/1 Kadikoy, Istanbul
Turkey
+90 216 345 1406
Mark Buckingham (Fables)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Gosh!
1 Berwick St.
London W1F 0DR
United Kingdom
+44 20 7636 1011
Denise Mina (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Forbidden Planet
52-54 Ann St Town Centre
Belfast BT1 4EG
United Kingdom
+44 28 9043 8744
AND
Date: May 4, 2013
Time: 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
No Alibis Bookstore
83 Botanic Ave.
Belfast, County Antrim BT7 1JL
United Kingdom
+44 28 9031 9607
