The free comic day: a festival for small and large comic fans!

The free comic day: a festival for small and large comic fans!

On May 10, 2025, this year's free comic day takes place, an event that has established itself in the German-speaking comic industry. [echo-online.de] reports that the free comic day, which was launched in 2010, is now an important event. On this special day, comics are distributed free of charge in various genres to celebrate both the comic landscape and strengthen inpatient trade.

The free comic day offers a wide range that includes superheroes, funnies, children's comics and graphic novels. The comics editions are impressive and move in five -digit numbers. In May 2024, a pure kids day was celebrated for the first time, where 21 children's comics were given away in a circulation of over 400,000. These comics were distributed in over 900 bookstores, comic shops and libraries in German -speaking countries, which underlines the reach and importance of the event.

participation and publishers

Participating publishers such as Carlsen, Cross Cult, and Panini Comics enrich the event with a variety of books. A total of 22 different "Kids & Teens" comics are available, including titles such as "Avatar-Lord of the Elements + The Legend of Korra: Short Stories" by Cross Cult and "The Smurfish and the Lost Village" by Splitter Verlag. This selection shows the enormous possibilities that comics offer for various target groups.

The Comicinvasion Berlin

Another highlight of the comic landscape is the Comicinvasion Berlin, which takes place on May 3 and 4, 2025 in the Museum of Communication. [museumsportal-berlin.de] informs that it is already the eighth edition of this event, in which over 90 comic artists: interior and publishers present their works. The thematic focus of the comic invasion is "hindrance", and numerous workshops and stage talks are offered that deal with neurodiversed and disabled artists: inside.

Family workshops and live translations in sign language guarantee barrier-free access for all visitors. The event is free of charge, whereby admission to alternating exhibitions and permanent exhibitions requires a small price of 8 euros. The event is in collaboration with Renate Comics e. V. organizes and offers an exciting space for comic professionals and fans alike.

If you are interested in participating in the free comic day, you can register from January 2025. Further information is available on the official website of the free comic day. This will not only be a celebration of the comics, but also a meeting point for fans, collectors and artists who want to discover the diverse and lively world of comics.