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Can’t Wait for Wednesday | Tom King and Dan Parent help Archie make ‘The Decision’

See what new comics and graphic novels will arrive in stores this week, by Jonathan Hickman, Esad Ribić, Michael Walsh, Magdalene Visaggio, Eliot Rahal, Craig Cermak, Stephanie Phillips, Brian Azzarello, Danijel Zezelj, Rob Liefeld, Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, Ron Garney, Lawrence Lindell and more.

Welcome to Can’t Wait for Wednesday, your guide to what comics are arriving in comic book stores, bookstores and on digital. This week Archie Comics has two big releases, as Tom King joins with Dan Parent to help Archie Andrews make a monumental decision, while their horror titles converge in The Cursed Library. We also have the Avengers facing off with Aliens, Rob Liefeld’s final Deadpool series, the debut of Skybound’s Frankenstein and a celebration of the 1990s and DC’s Zero Hour. It’s another big week for the final month of summer.

I’ve pulled out some of the other highlights for this week below, but for the complete list of everything you might find at your local comic shop and on digital this week, you’ll want to check out one or more of the following:

As a reminder, things can change and what you find on the above lists may differ from what’s actually arriving in your local shop. So always check with your comics retailer for the final word on availability.

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Can’t Wait for Saturday | Free Comic Book Day brings Absolute Power, Jonny Quest + more

Check out a few of the cool + free comics you’ll find at your local retailer this Saturday.

The comic industry’s biggest holiday returns tomorrow as shops around the world bring you Free Comic Book Day, the annual event that yes, indeed, does offer you free comics.

The annual event started in 2002 based on an idea from retailer Joe Field, owner of Flying Colors Comics and Other Cool Stuff in Concord, California. Since then, it’s become a cultural phenomenon, typically coming on the first Saturday in May, though sometimes in the past that wavered based on a new comic book movie’s release date. You can find a participating shop on the FCBD website, and see if any of your local shops are holding special events, sales or creator signings in conjunction with the event.

But of course, the focus is on the free comics. Many publishers use it as an opportunity to reshare a recent favorite or offer a prelude to an upcoming storyline or crossover. Still other will produce something wholly original or introduce a brand new title.

I’ve pulled out a few that look interesting to me below, and you can find the complete list of what could be available at your local shop on the FCBD site. Some things to keep in mind:

  • Not every retailer may have every title. Depending on their shop, they may elect to only have titles they think will excite their clientele.
  • Some retailers may limit the number of free comics you can take, while others may require a purchase.
  • Speaking of which, while titles are free to consumers, they are not free to retailers. So you may want to think about buying some other comics while you’re there regardless.
  • Some of the titles will also be available digitally, in case you can’t make it out on Saturday. So be sure to check your favorite digital comics site on Saturday as well.
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