Today’s a great day just chock full of reasons to celebrate: not only is it Cinco de Mayo, it’s also Free Comic Book Day. For the sixth year in a row, independent comic book stores all over the world give you a chance to see what all the fuss is when it comes to comics by giving you one of your very own for free. We’re lucky to have a number of great comics stores in the Seattle area who are participating in the event:

• Golden Age, Pike Place Market, 206.622.9799
• Zanadu Comics, 1923 Third Ave, Seattle, 206.443.1316
• Comics Dungeon, 250 NE 45th St, Seattle, 206.545.8373
• Coffee & Comics, NE 1408 45th St, Seattle, 206.632.2951
• Dreamstands Comics, 115 N 85th St, Seattle, 206.297.3737
• Arcane Comics & More, 5809 15TH Ave NW, Seattle, 206.781.4875
• Bel-Kirk Stamp, Coin & Comics, 10641 N.E. 68TH, Kirkland, 425.827.4790
• Comic Book Cafe, 19715 Scriber Lake Rd, Ste A, Lynnwood, 206.724,2997
• The Comic Stop, 3333 184th St. SW, Lynnwood, 425.744.2767
• Platinum Comix, 129 SW 152nd, Burien, 206.242.1948
• Comic Den, 234 Wells Ave S, Renton, 425.235.1663

Comics are a great art form that encompasses everything from simple stories to entertain young children to thought-provoking literature presented in a myriad of manners. If you’re not already a fan–or if you’ve been one in the past, but given it up–stop by one of these stores to see what you’ve been missing. If you’re already a fan of comics, well, you don’t need the reminder. If you do stop by, let me know what comics you get and what you think of them.