A story that touches upon the magic of comic books and their ability to inspire imagination and creativity! Writer Archie and artist Chuck decide to pool their talents to create a comic book with the financial help of their local retailer. The trouble is, Chuck has most of the talent! When Archie is short on ideas, Chu ck suggests simply following around his redheaded pal and sketching out the uproarious misadventures he gets himself into. By the time he’s done chronicling Archie’s antics, Chuck just may have stumbled upon what has kept Archie a comic book superstar for over 60 years!

In this dark re-imagining of the classic fairy tale, legendary gunfighter Cole Jarrett has spent his life searching for his wife’s killer and collecting scalps until eventually he finds himself with a noose around his neck. The night before he is set to die, the kid next to him spins a tale about a beautiful lady cursed to spend the rest of her days imprisoned in sleep for sins she didn’t commit. The kid’s story haunts Cole, and he vows to join the quest…as soon as they find a way to escape the gallows.

Inspired by the Cartoon Network's Clone Wars cartoons, Dark Horse presents a Free Comic Book Day issue that uses the television show as a jumping-off point to tell an all-new story of heroism and villainy in the same back-to-basics visual style. Tying into the digest-sized Clone Wars Adventures that begin shipping in June, Star Wars – Clone Wars Adventures provides a perfect opportunity for readers of all ages to pick up their first Star Wars comic. Incredible action, hot art, and lightning-fast pacing are coming your way in this new take on the Star Wars galaxy!

Cartoon Network’s hottest new super-team star in a fantastic all-ages comic! Join Robin and his band of teenage heroes – the brave Cyborg, funny guy Beast Boy, the naïve but seriously hot (and way powerful) Starfire, and the moody goth-girl Raven – as they battle for truth, justice and pizza! A great tie-in to the TV show and toy line!

His name is Shobu, ordinary kid and Duel Master tournament champion. Thanks to his mysterious and missing father, Shobu has an unexpected edge in the card games, for he alone can directly access the "Zone," a dimensional realm where mythical and mystical battles are fought to the finish between wild beings. Plenty of would-be masters want to challenge Shobu and even stranger beings want his access to the Zone, but for now the champ stands tough. But a quest for his missing father will open even stranger and deeper mysteries than the boy could have expected. Featuring an all new cover by artist extraordinaire Pat Lee!

This Disney anthology book is a holiday special featuring Mickey, Donald, and Grandma Duck. The cover and lead story are reprinted from Mickey Mouse Four Color #79: "Riddle of the Red Hat." This was Carl Barks’ one and only Mickey adventure! Also included is "The Second Richest Duck," Barks’ introduction of Flintheart Glomgold from Uncle Scrooge #15.

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This all-ages appropriate sampler includes material from comics based on TV's number one drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and the critically acclaimed The Shield, as well as from IDW's break-out hit, 30 Days of Night. Plus: a special sneak peek, as IDW unveils the first pages to be seen from the upcoming comic based on 24, the winner of this year's Emmy for Best Drama. 24 launches in July, and you can get a free peek on Free Comic Book Day!

FC, 32pg..........FREE!

This sampler is the perfect introduction to four of Image’s most enduring characters, with a quartet of all-new stories featuring Savage Dragon, Spawn, Witchblade, and Invincible! Whether you're a longtime reader or a newcomer to the world of Image Universe, these four tales are the perfect introduction to the inimitable Image style of comic book goodness, from the offbeat superhero action of Savage Dragon, to the dark and urban horror of Spawn, to the modern fantasy of Witchblade, and the unique coming-of-age story of a young superhero in Invincible. Cover by Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, and Marc Silvestri!

Not a "retcon." Not a "new universe!" Watch your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man battle his arch-foe the Vulture for the very first time in this new, all-ages, contemporary revisiting of Stan Lee & Steve Ditko's classic story. Marvel Age: Spider-Man introduces new and young readers to some of the greatest stories of the legendary Marvel Universe with dynamic brand new art and a modern flair!