The upcoming Comics Giveaway Day, scheduled for May 2, 2026, presents an intriguing opportunity for collectors and retailers alike, as prominent publishers like Boom, Dark Horse, Ignition, and Penguin Random House unveil their offerings.
This year’s Free Comic Book Day will take place concurrently, orchestrated by Universal Distribution in collaboration with Lunar Distribution. Despite this, Penguin Random House’s Comics Giveaway Day will operate independently, utilizing distinct logistics and distribution methods. While the plans for Image and DC Comics remain unclear via Lunar Distribution, the recent announcements from Boom, Dark Horse, Ignition, Random House, Ten Speed, TokyoPop, and Penguin Random House shed light on what collectors can anticipate for 2026.
MIND MGMT FORT PSYCHO SPECIAL FCBD 2026 – BUNDLE OF 25
(W) Matt Kindt (A/CA) Brian Hurtt, Matt Kindt
From the creative vision of New York Times best-selling and Eisner Award-nominated writer Matt Kindt, the FLUX HOUSE imprint emerges, designed to resonate with readers on a psychological level. This year, enthusiasts will get a firsthand experience of its unique narrative style through an exclusive double feature available only on Free Comic Book Day.
The first of the two new short stories offers an invitation to join the covert agency, MIND MGMT, where readers will be introduced to the enigmatic world of espionage and psychic manipulation. The second story provides a thrilling prelude to the forthcoming FORT PSYCHO #1, setting the stage for the explosive action that characterizes this new series, co-created with artist Brian Hurtt.
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