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Ben Kingsbury previews Free Comic Book Day 2026, and Crowns the Best Comics of 2026 (so far)
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Every comic fan's favorite time of year is here: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2026 is happening at local comic shops across the country this Saturday, May 2nd. I sat down with the owner of my LCS, Ben Kingsbury (Gotham City Limit) to talk about this year's event and the state of the comic industry from a retailer perspective. We also preview the free comics being offered this year, and discuss the top selling comics of the April, whether comic trends like retailer incentive covers, facsimiles and blind bags are helping or hurting the industry, the differences in owning a shop now vs pre-COVID, and the best comics of the year (so far) that you don't want to miss out on!
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