Celebrate Free Comic Book Day with these 7 epic digital picks (and yes, they’re free!)

It’s a banner year for comic lovers. With new movie tie-ins, trendy series, and highly anticipated publications, there’s a lot to get excited about—but don’t let it overwhelm you! Be part of all the upcoming excitement with easy access to the comics you love, free and at the ready through digital comics on the Libby app.

While we love digital, we love print editions too. Don’t forget to visit your local comic book store on Saturday May 2 for Free Comic Book Day—this is your chance to add freebies to your physical shelves at home!

And every day is Free Comic Book Day with your local library, so check out Libby for digital comics you can borrow with all the characters and franchises you love. Here are 7 comic & graphic novel recommendations you won’t want to miss.

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All Star Superman by Grant Morrison and others

An emotionally and visually stunning graphic novel hearkening back to the Golden Age of comics, All-Star Superman creates a new but familiar take on the world’s first superhero. Don't forget to check out the recent movie remake written and directed by James Gunn.

💥Also check out Superman: The Harvests of Youth.

Métal Hurlant, Numéro 12 by Jorg De Vos

Humanoids, the publisher of iconic comics and graphic novels like The Incal, recently reignited Métal Hurlant—“the graphic storytelling scream heard ‘round the world!”

It’s been 50 years since Métal Hurlant’s debut in France, and on this half-century milestone, the publication returned to English as a quarterly anthology of excellent science fiction comics alongside essays, interviews, and more. Superfans can read this original in French!

💥Check out the recently released English version: Métal Hurlant, Volume 4.

Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli

In the Marvel universe, Daredevil: Born Again is streaming on Disney+, and Thunderbolts hit theaters in 2024.

💥More Marvel that's been remade on the big screen:
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Eyes of Wakanda
Marvel Zombies
Wonder Man

Dune: The Official Movie Graphic Novel by Lilah Sturges and others

Legendary Comics presents the official graphic novel adaptation of the Academy Award-winning sci-fi epic. Find more official comics for Godzilla, Pacific Rim, among others!

Black Sands: The Seven Kingdoms, Issue 1 by Manuel P. Godoy Jr. and David Lenormand

The story is about a young boy named Ausar whose life goal is to rule Kemet. This leads him on a quest across the war-torn lands of the ancient world. This YA pick is from indie comic publisher Black Sands Entertainment, creators of the popular Black Sands comic series which is being crowdfunded into an anime.

Boy Island by Leo Fox

Speaking of indie comics, we’re big fans of Silver Sprocket’s catalog, which overflows with vibrant colors, unique artwork, and hidden gems. This modern transgender fable in graphic novel form weaves its way along the path of becoming with humor and insight.

💥If you’re looking for a little horror, try The Skin You’re In, a collection of eight horror comics, also from Silver Sprocket.

Invincible, Compendium Three by Robert Kirkman and others

If you’re all caught up on the latest season of Invincible, go back and check out the comic to witness the conclusion of Mark Grayson's epic adventure.

💥For more from Image Comics, check out Rat City, a visually stunning ride through a dystopian futurescape in the new Spawn Universe series.

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