New website launches in anticipation of Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 2nd, is drawing closer and the website for Free Comic Book Day has been updated with a snazzy new design and loaded with info to help you make the most of the yearly event. This year’s giveaway launches on the heals of the latest X-Men film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine. I just watched a new trailer for the film attached to Knowing, and it’s looking better and better.

The new site includes these great features:

• Gold & Silver Comic Books: See the comics with 4-page previews!
• The official FCBD Shop Locator: Find a participating shop near you.
• Creator signings and character appearances: Who’s where!
• Cool FCBD09 merchandise.
• FAQs, downloads, and more.

DC Comics has announced that its Free Comic Book Day 2009 offering, Blackest Night #0, will feature all-new content that is a prelude to the Blackest Night summer crossover storyline. Featuring a story by writer Geoff Johns, Blackest Night #0 is illustrated by the art teams of Ivan Reis & Oclair Albert and Doug Mahnke & Christian Alamy. The issue also has an introductory text page by Johns that sets the stage for new readers. It’s all wrapped up in an explosive cover by Ivan Reis.

Visit the new site at www.freecomicbookday.com.