Adam Pottier Puts Almost 30 Comics Front and Center for Free Comic Book Day 2026
free comic book day 2026 falls on May 2, and thousands of participating locations worldwide will hand out specially printed comics. At Nexus Kingston, comic book manager Adam Pottier says visitors can expect almost 30 different comics available.
“There will be almost 30 different comics available,” Pottier said of the store’s lineup. The mix includes preview issues, reprints and samplers tied to coming releases, giving the day a retail focus that goes beyond a single giveaway pile.
May 2 at Nexus Kingston
Free Comic Book Day has been held annually on the first Saturday in May since 2002, and this year’s date lands on May 2. That long run has pushed the event into a global routine for comic shops, with thousands of participating stores and millions of comics distributed annually.
Nexus Kingston is using the day to push readers toward more than free issues. The store will also offer discounts on graphic novels, including deals on used books, which turns the visit into a low-cost entry point for readers who want to keep going after the free picks run out.
Thousands of Stores Worldwide
The scale is the real story here: a one-day promotion that now reaches thousands of participating locations worldwide. For stores, that means foot traffic built around discovery rather than a single title, and for readers it means the most practical way to sample the medium without committing to a full-price purchase.
The event’s growth from its 2002 launch into a global initiative shows how comic retail has widened its pitch. Shops are not just handing out superhero material; they are using preview issues, reprints and samplers to pull new readers toward the next release on the shelf.
Almost 30 Comics at Kingston
Almost 30 different comics at Nexus Kingston gives the store a sharper local draw than a generic free-comic handout. For anyone planning a visit, the move is simple: arrive for the free selection, then check the discounted graphic novels and used books before leaving with something that extends beyond the giveaway stack.
