Saturday, May 2 is the annual Free Comic Book Day.

Head to your favorite comic book specialty shop to get free comic books. Some shops will also be hosting special events.

There is no purchase necessary to get a free comic but stores may limit the number of free books any one visitor can take. In addition, only certain titles are available for the free offer. This year, the offering include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Transformers, Avengers, Spongebob, Pokemon and more. Click here to see the full list of comics.

This year, participating shops include:

Book Nook

3073 North Druid Hills Rd.

Decatur. 404-633-1328

Book Nook Riverdale

3342 Clairmont Road NE

Atlanta. 404-633-1328

Great Escape Comics & Games

1050 East Piedmont Road Suite 106

Marietta. 770-973-2253

Challenges Games & Comics

2050 Lawrenceville Hwy,A-18

Decatur. 678-973-0410

Special appearances throughout the day with creators including Don Hillsman II and James Mason.

Criminal Records

1154-A Euclid Avenue Ne

Atlanta. 404-215-9511

Oxford Comics and Games

2855 Piedmont Road

Atlanta. 404-233-8682

Teahouse Comics

5920 Roswell Rd.,Suite # B-107

Sandy Springs.404-252-3994

Titan Games & Comics

2512 Cobb Parkway,Suite C

Smyrna. 770-690-3110

Enjoy cupcakes, hot dogs and offering sales on other items.

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