FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025

Sat May 03 2025 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

1845 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647 | Chicago

CHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation
Publisher/HostCHALLENGERS Comics + Conversation
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025
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🚀🎉 Get ready to blast off into the ultimate comic book extravaganza! Brace yourselves for the most EPIC day of the year – FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Saturday, May 3rd from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, prepare for an adventure beyond imagination!
📚 Prepare to be dazzled as we unveil THOUSANDS of mind-blowing comics ABSOLUTELY FREE! But wait, there's more! Hold onto your capes because we're bringing in THREE extraordinary creators to amp up the excitement!
🎨 First up, the creator behind "MAYOR GOOD BOY" and the writer of this year's STAR WARS YOUNG JEDI free comic, DAVE SCHEIDT will be gracing us with his presence! Dave is happy to sign ANY of his comic book work (Star Wars, Avatar the Last Airbender, S.L.A.M. Agents of Wrestling, etc.)! (Check him out on Instagram: @davescheidt)
💫 Next on the roster, the sensational JETTILA LEWIS will be lighting up the day with her boundless creativity from dawn 'til dusk! Get your wallets ready for her amazing creations and snag a free sketch while you're at it! (Follow her adventures on Instagram: @jettilalewis)
🔥 And last but certainly not least, the legendary ALEROART, creator of "ALLEY CAT," will be joining us as well! Brace yourselves for a whirlwind of excitement as he brings his unique style and vision to life right before your eyes! (Find Alex on Instagram: @aleroart)
🌟 But that's not all! Get ready for a cosmic collision of cosplay as the LEAGUE OF ENCHANTMENT swoops in, bringing your favorite characters to life right before your eyes! Strike a pose and snap a photo with your heroes for memories that will last a lifetime! (Learn more about them at leagueofenchantment.org)
📸 And don't forget about the photo ops! Capture the magic of this unforgettable day with pictures that will transport you back to this epic moment in time!
🤗 And lastly, for those brave enough to attempt it, there might even be hugs from Dal*... but let's be real, don't hold your breath. (*Dal permitting, which probably means NO hugs. Sorry.)
So clear your schedules, mark your calendars, and get ready for a day of non-stop action, adventure, and excitement! This is one event you do NOT want to miss! ✨
And then... be sure to come back after 6PM for the opening of our CHILLIN' WITH A VILLAIN Art Show!! Details to come...
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