CGC Comics Registry Featured Set: FCBD FCBD FCBD!!

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Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) originated from a collaborative effort involving comic book retailers, publishers and distributors. The inaugural Free Comic Book Day was on May 4, 2002, coinciding with the release of the first wide-release Spider-Man film. This event provided specially printed comic books free of charge, showcasing a diverse array of titles from various publishers, with the aim of introducing readers to the expansive and multifaceted realm of comics. Since its inception, Free Comic Book Day has evolved into a significant annual celebration within the comic book community and beyond.

Beyond simply attracting new readers, FCBD serves as a vital platform for promoting upcoming releases, fostering connections between creators and fans, and nurturing a sense of community among comic book enthusiasts.

In this featured Registry set, ADAMANTIUM is on a quest to collect as many Free Comic Book Day issues as possible.

“Like it or not, these promotions are, or could be, good for the hobby. Get the people in to the brick and mortars, and give away some comics. Just make them worth the effort,” ADAMANTIUM wrote on their Registry set page. “Those ratty tatty comics were built sturdier than once thought! Give your Local Comic Shop some love. I'm blessed to live in a large metropolitan area, and there is enough LCS to go around.”

The comics already in this growing collection include:

• Civil War II: Free Comic Book Day 2016
• Spider-Man/Venom: Free Comic Book Day 2019
• Avengers/X-Men: Free Comic Book Day 2022

“It is fun for the entire family, nothing beats Free Comic Book Day to take your kids, girl or boyfriends, spouses … Always the 1st Saturday in May!” ADAMANTIUM wrote.

There are 16 Registry members, including ADAMANTIUM, competing in the Free Comic Book Day (Marvel) category. For new collectors looking to jump into the competition, there is plenty of opportunity to move up quickly by adding just a few books!

About the CGC Comics Registry

The CGC Comics Registry is a place where comic book collectors come together to share their collections and knowledge with one another. It's a valuable resource for new collectors and experienced fans alike, with a wide range of collections on display. To participate, all you need is a free CGC Collectors account. The resource is an online community developed to increase the choices, convenience and education available to collectors.

The CGC Comics Registry has grown to over 100,000 registered sets in the last year! There are now more than 625,000 books registered and it is thrilling to see the steady, continued growth of the CGC Comics Registry. To learn more about how to navigate the CGC Comics Registry, click here.

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. The newest division of CGC, CGC Home Video, provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of home media, including Betamax, DVD and Blu-ray.