Retailers on the FCBD Selection Committee chose 50 titles overall, 12 Gold Sponsor Comics and 38 Silver Sponsor comics to provide fans a wide range of stories to choose from as well as new genres and publishers to discover. Titles from this year’s Silver comics include Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Hip Hop Family Tree, The Tick, Street Fighter, Sonic the Hedgehog, Rabbids, and more.
“The Silver comics provide comic book fans a great opportunity to read original and revamped stories for free, which in turn can open up a diverse world of comics to them as they read these stories for the first time,” said FCBD Spokesperson Deborah Moreland. “The titles offered this year are great for readers of all ages, so there’s something everyone can enjoy. We are sure fans and retailers will be pleased with the line-up and we look forward to hearing about and seeing their Free Comic Book Day experiences.”
A complete listing of all fifty FCBD titles can be found in the January issue of Diamond’s PREVIEWS catalog, on sale at all comic book shops December 24th, 2014. For more FCBD news and updates visit www.freecomicbookday.com and become a fan on Facebook www.facebook.com/freecomicbook and follow on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/freecomicbook.
Silver Level
Sponsors (Gold Sponsors can be found here)
Gronk and Friends—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A/CA) Katie Cook
Gronk is a monster… and not a very good one! Follow Gronk’s continuing adventures as she learns about the world around her from her “teacher”, Dale, in this all-new Gronk story from fan favorite Katie Cook! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Antarctic Press
Steampunk Goldilocks—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A/CA) Rod Espinosa
This new Goldilocks may find that the Three Bears' boilers
run “too hot” or “too cold”, that their armor plating is “too big” or “too
small”, or that their mechs' piston-cycling is “too hard” or “too soft”. But
when Rod Espinosa brings you yet another classic fairy tale spun
Steampunk-style, the results will most certainly be “just right”! 24pgs, FC FREE!
Archie Comics
Sonic/Mega Man: “WORLDS UNITE” FLIP-BOOK—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Ian Flynn (A)
Various (CA) Evan Stanley, Various
WORLDS UNITE: Prelude—It’s TWO Free Comic Books in ONE! Just
in time for the start of the All-New epic Sonic
the Hedgehog and Mega Man
crossover event, "Worlds Unite," comes a primer issue exclusively for
Free Comic Book Day! The road to "Unite" began in the history-making
"Worlds Collide" storyline, continued in 2013's “Dawn of X”
storyline, and once again our heroes must meet — Mega Man's journey chronicled
on one side, and Sonic the Hedgehog's on the other! This is the must-have
primer for the biggest comic book event of 2015, as two video game icons must
come together… or risk dying alone! Featuring art from both Sonic and Mega Man comic book fame!
32pgs, FC FREE!
Aspen MLT
Worlds of Aspen 2015—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) J.T. Krul, Vince
Hernandez (CA) Alex Konat
Two all-new FATHOM and
SOULFIRE series begin right here! Michael
Turner’s Fathom: Blue features a brand new cast of Blue outlaws from under
the surface, coerced together by the U.S. Government for a covert war against
their own kind — but if they fail their mission — their lives are over!
Meanwhile, in Michael Turner’s Eternal
Soulfire, a new wielder of magic emerges! Cassidy, a young girl with a huge
power hidden within her, must place her trust in one of the Soulfire universes’ most fierce
warriors, Miya, in order to escape not only those seeking to kill them—but also
their own demons from the past! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Hatter M: Love of Wonder #1—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Frank Beddor, Liz
Cavalier (A) Sami Makkonen
(CA) Vincent Proce
Looking Glasses shatter as heroes and villains from
Wonderland arrive to aid or block Hatter in his quest to find Alyss. Hatter’s
reunion with his brother Dalton leads to an epic showdown as savior meets
assassin in the struggle for Wonderland’s future! 32pgs, FC FREE!
AVATAR PRESS
MERCURY HEAT DEBUT—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Kieron Gillen (A)
Omar Francia
Kieron Gillen blasts into Free Comic Book Day with an
exclusive preview introduction to his all-new Sci-Fi series, Mercury Heat! Mercury: A slow-turning
planet where you can outrun the sunrise and the blistering heat it brings… a
new frontier, where humanity's insatiable need for energy is fed by a harsh
environment worked by a rough crowd. And since she's just a bit too intense to
be a cop on Earth, Luiza is bringing her own brand of heat to this inhospitable
world! This special issue features the first chapter of this ongoing saga, a
special introduction to the world of Mercury
Heat, and a look at the ships, designs, and making of this epic! MATURE THEMES 32pgs, FC FREE!
Comics Festival! 2015 #1—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A/CA) Various
Comics Festival!
2015 continues the tradition of featuring all-new short stories by some of the
greatest comics creators in Canada! It’s a wonderful showcase for existing and
forthcoming comics and graphic novels! Not to be missed! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Capstone
March Grand Prix—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A/CA) Kean Soo
A Free Comic Book Day 2015 sneak peek of the new,
turbo-charged graphic novel by Kean Soo, author of the award-winning series Jellaby! March Hare wants to be the
fastest and furriest racecar driver around. But first this rabbit racer must
prove his skills at the speedway, on the streets, and in the desert! With
pedal-to-the-metal illustrations and full-throttle action, March Grand Prix is sure to be a winner! Featuring a full tank of
bonus materials: creator Q & A, pin-up art, and much more!
32pgs, FC FREE!
Defend Comics—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Larry Marder, Dan Parent and More (CA) Dean Trippe
For over 25 years, the CBLDF has fought to protect your
right to read, and that crusade continues with this light-hearted look at a
serious topic. DEFEND COMICS is a sampler of the great YA comics available, and
explores the censorship of comics with some of today's most talented creators! 32pgs,
FC FREE!
Chapter House
Captain Canuck #0—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Kalman
Andrasofszky, George Freeman, Ed Brisson
When Tom Evans and his brother Michael gain superpowers from
an alien artifact, they both must work through a lifetime of differences to
ensure their gifts are used for the betterment of mankind. Thrust into battle
by fledgling intervention agency Equilibrium, Tom becomes figurehead and hero Captain Canuck, fighting to not only
save humanity, but his brother's soul, from the evil forces that lurk in the
shadows. The classic Canadian comic book hero is reborn in this #0 issue for
FCBD!
32pgs, FC FREE!
And Then Emily Was Gone #0—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) John Lees (A) Iain
Laurie (CA) Ryan Stegman
A chilling prelude to the cult horror sensation, And Then Emily Was Gone! Bonnie Shaw is
a terrifying creature of Scottish folklore who would grant parents their
hearts' desire... in exchange for their child. Young Billy McTaggart has
nothing to fear from Ol’ Bonnie, as his mother and father love him, don't they?
DON’T THEY?! Featuring a cover by
superstar artist Ryan Stegman (Inhumans). 32pgs, FC FREE!
Dark Horse Comics
DARK HORSE AlL-AGES SAMPLER—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Gene Luen Yang,
Paul Tobin (A) Carla Speed McNeil, Ron Chan, Colleen Coover
(CA) Carla Speed
McNeil
All-ages action,
fantasy, and humor! All-new stories that make great entry points to new
worlds! Gene Luen Yang and Carla Speed McNeil deliver an Avatar: The Last Airbender adventure! Dr. Zomboss and Crazy Dave
clash in a new Plants vs. Zombies
battle! And the crafty Bandette stars
in a tale of her own! 32pgs, FC FREE!
DC COMICS SILVER BOOK—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A/CA) TBD
A special, Top Secret project too big to announce! Please
check back in the February issue of PREVIEWS and at freecomicbookday.com for future updates! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Drawn & Quarterly
SuperMUTANT Magic Academy/STEP ASIDE, POPS! COMBO Special—FCBD
2015 EDITION
(W/A/CA) Jillian
Tamaki, Kate Beaton
Drawn & Quarterly celebrates its 25th year in
publishing with this all-ages FCBD edition previewing two of its biggest books
for 2015! Kate Beaton is back with Step
Aside, Pops! her follow-up to her best-selling debut, Hark! A Vagrant, with more irreverent and hilarious comics on
history and literature. Sharing the billing is Jillian Tamaki, co-creator of Skim and This One Summer. SuperMutant
Magic Academy, which Jillian has been serializing online for the past four
years, paints a teenaged world filled with just as much ennui and uncertainty,
but also with a sharp dose of humor. 32pgs, FC FREE!
Hip Hop Family Tree THREE-in-One FEATURING COSPLAYERS—FCBD 2015
EDITION
(W) Ed Piskor, Dash
Shaw (A) Ed Piskor, Dash Shaw, Various (CA) Ed Piskor
Featuring Ed Piskor’s Hip
Hop Family Tree series and Dash Shaw’s Cosplayers!
Piskor’s half features excerpts from all three existing HHFT volumes, plus the Rob Liefeld/Spike Lee commercial adaptation
and exclusive pinups by R. Crumb, Scottie Young, Jim Rugg, Ben Marra, and more!
Shaw’s side delivers an all-new, 24-page issue of his thoughtful and funny
exploration of human endeavor and social interaction as seen through the lives
of two cosplayers. Enjoy the works of two of the great contemporary graphic
novelists of their generation! 56pgs, FC FREE!
Overstreet's Comic Book Marketplace—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Robert M.
Overstreet, Various
When Action Comics
#1 sells for $3.2 million, Incredible
Hulk #1 sells for $326,000, the original art for Wolverine's first brief
appearance sells for $657,000, and when cosplay has exploded to unparalleled
heights, it's time for a look inside the market! The Free Comic Book Day 2015
issue of Overstreet's Comic Book
Marketplace — from the team behind The
Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide and the new Overstreet "How To"
series — is a perfect introduction to the fun and history of comic book
collecting! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Graphix Spotlight: Cleopatra in Space Book ONE—FCBD 2015
EDITION
(W/A/CA) Mike Maihack
When a young Cleopatra (yes, that Cleopatra) finds a mysterious tablet that zaps her to the far,
really far future, she learns of an ancient prophecy that says she is destined
to save the galaxy from the tyrannical rule of the evil Xaius Octavian! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Hermes Press
The Phantom Special—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Bill Lignante,
Don Newton, Jim Aparo, Sal Velluto
The Phantom, the
grand-daddy of costumed heroes celebrates Free Comic Book Day 2015 with a
volume showcasing stories by some of the greatest artists to ever create tales
for this ground-breaking title featuring The Ghost Who Walks. This 32 page book will feature work from the
Gold Key and King Phantom comics created by Bill Lignante; from the Charlton
Phantom comics created by Jim Aparo and Don Newton and will offer samples of
the newest Phantom story created by Peter David and Sal Velluto. Hermes Press'
Phantom FDBD issue will also offer bonus material and tons of surprises! 32pgs, FC FREE!
TMNT: Prelude to Vengence—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W)
Tom Waltz, Bobby Curnow (A/CA) Mateus Santolouco
The
Turtle's final battle with Shredder begins here! This book will take us inside
the minds of key characters in the TMNT
universe, revealing the epic moments that have led to the present, as well as
setting the stage for the biggest storyline yet with all new material! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Image Comics
Tales of Honor #0—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Matt Hawkins (A)
Linda Sejic
An original Honor
Harrington story! Set in the universe of the best-selling military science
fiction novels by David Weber, this self-contained zero issue is the lead-in
for the new ongoing series also launching in May. On patrol in the Silesian
Confederacy, Honor and her crew chase a pirate vessel, only to have it eject
its human cargo of slaves into space! Horrified at the callous disregard for
life, the crew of the HMS Fearless
investigates and uncovers a vast conspiracy by the planet Mesa to provide genetically-enhanced
slaves to the seedy underbelly of the various Star Kingdoms. 32pgs, FC FREE!
Kodansha Comics Sampler—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Various (CA)
Hajime Isayama
If you aren't reading Attack
on Titan, you're missing out on the biggest manga and anime phenomenon to
sweep the world in years! But don't worry. Now you have the chance to see what
all the fuss is about with an excerpt from the first volume, along with samples
from other top manga series, including Fairy
Tail, The Seven Deadly Sins, Noragami, and more! SC, 5x7, 96pgs, B&W FREE!
Legendary Comics Preview—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Various
Working with industry-leading talent such as Grant Morrison,
Frazer Irving, Matt Wagner, Simon Bisley, Judd Winick, Geoff Shaw, Jonathan
Hennessey and Shane Davis, we've created an ever-growing library of thrilling
sagas including Annihilator, Epochalypse, A Town Called Dragon, The
Harvester, The Tower Chronicles:
DreadStalker and more, alongside cinematic tie-ins such as Godzilla: Awakening and the best-selling
Pacific Rim: Tales from Year Zero.
Join us this Free Comic Book Day as we unveil an exclusive first look at the
exciting next chapter of Legendary Comics!
32pgs, FC FREE!
Stan Lee's Shakra the Incredible—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Stan Lee, Sharad
Devarajan, Ashwin Pande, Dean Trippe
(A) Jeevan J. Kang,
Dean Trippe, Brittney Williams, Dave Bardin
(CA) Jeevan J. Kang
Based on the animated shorts seen on Angry Birds ToonsTV, Stan Lee’s Chakra
The Invincible is the latest superhero creation from the legendary
co-creator of Spider-Man, X-Men, The Avengers, Iron Man,
and more! This all-ages comic features short tales of Chakra the Invincible for kids and superhero fans of all ages! 32pgs, FC FREE!
AVENGERS #1—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A/CA) TBD
What better way to celebrate Free Comic Book Day then by
assembling Earth’s Mightiest — and most popular — Heroes?! Iron Man! Captain America!
Thor! Black Widow! Hawkeye! Hulk! The Vision! Everyone’s favorite heroes take on a dangerous new
threat in this FCBD spectacular!
32pgs, FC FREE!
The Tick—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Jeff McClelland
(A) Duane Redhead (CA) Duane Redhead
The Tick returns
for FCBD 2015 with 32 pages of full-color comic book fun! In the all-new lead
story, The Tick and Arthur’s apartment is haunted by a ghost from The Tick’s
mysterious past — an entity who claims to be The Tick’s first sidekick — and it won’t rest in peace until... well, we can’t
give away everything, can we?! Plus,
still more full-color fun featuring The
Tick! Great for fans new and old! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Terrible Lizard #1—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA)
Drew Moss, Ryan Hill
The touching story of a girl and her T-Rex… with a healthy
dose of collateral damage and kaiju fighting on the side! When the scientists
of Cosmos Labs punch a hole through spacetime, they pull a ferocious dinosaur
into the present! The dinosaur imprints on teenager Jessica, proving to be more
mischievous than vicious. But he is not alone, as transdimensional monsters
begin attacking our world! Now Jessica and her new friend “Wrex” must save the
universe! For fans of bad science, dinosaurs, giant monster battles, and
friendship, the all-ages-friendly and action-packed Terrible Lizard begins here! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Rabbids—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Thitaume (A/CA)
Romain Pujol
Spinning out of the hit videogame and TV series, the Rabbids are taking over FCBD in this
fun-filled comic book! Their hilarious antics are sure to entertain fans of all
ages! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Lady Justice #1—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) C.J. Henderson (A)
Dan Brereton, Michael Netzer, Bill Sienkiewicz
Back in print for the first time in two decades! This Lady Justice FCBD Edition reprints issue
#1 of Neil Gaiman’s lost comics classic! 32pgs, FC FREE!
2000AD SPECIAL—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Various
The galaxy’s greatest Eisner-nominated SF anthology returns
to Free Comic Book Day with a 48 page zarjaz line-up of stories! Inside you’ll
find: Judge Dredd in ”Through the Out
Door”, a brand new story from Matt Smith and Norm Breyfogle; The Traveller from Mick McMahon; Ajax Bloodthirsty in a new tale from Ben
Willsher and Barry Krishna; Nemesis the
Warlock in “Tomb of Torquemada” by Pat Mills and Kevin O’Neill; Doctor Sin returns to pass on his mantle
in “Don’t Call It A Comeback” by Rob Williams and Luca Pizzari; Dan Dare from Dave Gibbons and
Gerry-Finley Day; Sláine stars in “A
Simple Killing” by Pat Mills and Simon Davis; classic Judge Dredd newspaper strips by John Wagner, Alan Grant and Ron
Smith; and Tharg’s Alien Invasions
from Henry Flint! All this, plus a FREE digital story attached! 48pgs, FC FREE!
Bodie Troll and Friends—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Jay Fosgitt
With a mix of playfully irreverent humor, attention-grabbing
art and incredible heart, Bodie Troll
is a perfect first comic to give to a non-comic-reader of any age! In an
all-new exclusive adventure, things turn ugly for cute Bodie Troll when he gets
hijacked into that most agonizing of events — a little girl’s tea party! Plus,
an all-new adventure from the world of Drone,
and previews of 2015 Red 5 favorites and new faces! 32pgs, FC FREE!
The Stuff of Legend: A Call to Arms Preview—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Mike Raicht, Brian
Smith, Nick Tapalansky
(A) Charles Paul
Wilson III, Alex Eckman-Lawn
Left scattered across The Dark in the aftermath of the
Boogeyman's deceit, our band of heroic Toys must pick up the pieces or risk
losing their boy forever in this Preview of The
Stuff of Legend Volume 5: A Call to Arms! Also featured in this flip-book
style FCBD issue is a preview of the brand new, all-ages original graphic novel
series being hailed as the next Avatar:
The Last Airbender — Thanatos Diver!
A young girl opens a portal to strange new worlds in a sunken city, and
unwittingly releases a mythical being of immense power, the mythical Thanatos
Diver! 32pgs, FC FREE!
THE MOTORCYCLE SAMURAI—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W/A) Chris
Sheridan
Look hard into the storm clouds. You may yet see her,
mounted on her electric steed, streaking past. The last hero of the West… THE
MOTORCYCLE SAMURAI! It's been called “the new benchmark for indie digital comics."
Now discover the mad genius of The
Motorcycle Samurai for yourself, as Chris Sheridan does the unthinkable:
brings his creation to print! Top Shelf celebrates FREE COMIC BOOK DAY with 24
pages of full-color action, whetting appetites around the world for the future
release of The Motorcycle Samurai graphic
novel. Now saddle up and let's ride! 24pgs, FC FREE!
I.C.E.: Bayou Blackout—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Doug Wagner, Ron
Marz
(A) Daniel Hillyard,
Nelson Blake (CA) Jason Pearson
When a group of Chechen mercenaries attacks New Orleans,
I.C.E. agents Cole and Ezra must stop them before they can complete their
mission to destroy a main hub of the US power grid! To keep these murdering
psychopaths from achieving their goal, Cole must let go of his fear and unleash
his true self. As an added bonus, this FCBD issue includes an extended preview
of the next installment of critically acclaimed anthology The Ride, from writer Ron Marz and artist Nelson Blake! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Street Fighter: Super Combo Special—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Matt Moylan (A)
Jeffrey Cruz, Long Vo, Joe Vriens, Omar Dogan, Joe Ng
(CA) Joe Ng
Five generations of World Warriors collide in this epic new Street Fighter story for Free Comic Book
Day 2015! Ryu, Charlie, Crimson Viper, Ibuki, and more put their martial arts
skills to the test as they battle across the globe. A self-contained story,
perfect for newcomers to the Street
Fighter universe, or longtime fans! 6x9, 32pgs, FC FREE!
Valiant 25th Anniversary Special—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Jeff Lemire, Robert Venditti, Various
(A) Various (CA) Rafa Sandoval
Valiant's 25th year is going to be the biggest one yet! The
silver anniversary celebration begins right here on Free Comic Book Day! Bloodshot, X-O Manowar and the rest of Valiant's fearless heroes are taking
center stage for a star-studded, jam-packed anniversary smash celebrating 25
years of Valiant comics! Featuring an essential selection of brand-new stories
and never-before-seen artwork, alongside exclusive interviews and "best
of" features, jump on board here to relive the ground-breaking journey
that established Valiant as the largest and most acclaimed independent universe
in comics — and witness the action-packed first steps toward 25 more
history-making years! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Shonen Jump Presents: Jo Jo's Bizare Adventure/Yu-Gi-Oh!—FCBD
2015 EDITION
(W/A) Hirohiko Araki, Kazuki Takahashi
JoJo’s Bizarre
Adventure, from Hirohiko Araki, is a groundbreaking manga famous for its
outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles. A multigenerational
tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil! Yu-Gi-Oh! by Kazuki Takahashi tells the
story of 10th grader Yugi, a game obsessed kid who one day solves
the “Millennium Puzzle”, an Egyptian artifact that holds the spirit of a master
gambler from the age of the Pharoahs! Possessed by the puzzle, Yugi becomes
Yu-Gi-Oh, the King of Games, and battles evildoers in the Shadow Games... weird
games with high stakes and high risks! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Grimm Fairy Tales Presents: Wonderland ONE-SHOT—FCBD 2015
EDITION
(W/A/CA) TBD
Zenescope has published over 100 Wonderland comics and spinoff comics since 2007. Now this special
Free Comic Book Day offering will give readers a chance to jump on board the
incredible, mind-warping horror series that will leave you wanting more! Travel
down the rabbit hole and rediscover the madness! 32pgs, FC FREE!
Jurassic Strike Force #5—FCBD 2015 EDITION
(W) Joe Brusha (A) TBD
(CA) Marat Mychaels
This is the prequel issue to Silver Dragon Books’ All-Ages
hit series featuring Earth’s Original Heroes! The evil Zalex has returned to
shatter Earth’s peace with his army of mutated dino-soldiers. Now the Jurassic
Strike Force 5 will be called into action to stop Zalex’s evil plan! 32pgs, FC FREE!