Comic Book Day 2024: Celebrating the Power of Comics in Shaping the World

Comic Book Day 2024 is going to be celebrated on May 4^th, 2024. It is an annual event celebrated on the first Saturday of May. This has been one of the most awaited events for comic book fans around the world since 2002. Comic Book Day is a celebration of the comic art form that has been engaging young and old readers for decades.

The 2024 is going to be extra special for comic book fans. It is so because the world will celebrate the 101^st anniversary of the 1^st comic book ever published. From superheroes to horror, science fiction to fantasy, comic books have something for everyone. No matter if you are a lifelong fan or a newcomer, get ready to join the celebration on this Comic Book Day.

Overview of Comic Book Day 2024

Name of the event	Comic Book Day 2024
Also known as	Free Comic Book Day 2024
Aim	Celebrating the Art of Comics
Frequency	Annual
Date	May 4^th 2024
Day	Saturday

Aim and Significance

The primary aim of Comic Books Day is to encourage people to read, appreciate, and create comic books. These books are an excellent medium to spread messages and stories of all age groups. This day also helps to promote literacy skills among children. It is so because reading comic books can help children develop their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.

Comic Books Day is also significant because it raises awareness about the importance of comics and their role in our society. You should note that comics are not just a form of entertainment but also a way of cultural expression and storytelling.

Comics have the power to inspire and educate people about the issues/ problems of society. By celebrating Comic Books Day, we can help to promote this art form and ensure that it continues to thrive for generations to come.

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History of Comic Book Day

Comic Books have been a part of popular culture around the world since the early 1920s. Earlier, newspapers used to print comic strips. The aim of these comic stripes was to attract a wider audience to the newspapers. However, they quickly become popular and led to the creation of comic books.

Comic books become immensely popular during World War II when they were used to spread propaganda. The first Comic Book Day was observed in 2002. Since then, it has become extremely popular with a large number of shops and libraries taking part in the event. They also offer free comic books to visitors on this day.

Various Ways to Celebrate Comic Book Day

If you are a fan of Comic Books then you might be eagerly waiting for Comic Book Day. Here are some different ideas to celebrate this day.

Read your favorite comic book – This is the classic way to celebrate this day. Pick out your favorite comic book and read it out today.
Visit your local comic book store – On this day, many comic book stores offer discounts or special events. So, head over to your local shop to see what’s going on.
Attend a comic book convention – If you’re a die-hard comic book fan, attending a convention is a great way to celebrate the day. Here, you can also find other comic fans. Those who are lucky can even get autographs from their favorite comic artists.
Dress up as your favorite character – One of the most innovative ways to observe Comic Book Day is by dressing up like your favorite comic character. You can create your own costume or buy the same online.
Host a comic book-themed party – Invite your family/ friends over for a comic book-themed party. At this party, you may serve superhero-themed snacks and drinks. If you are a fan then you can also play comic book trivia games.
Share your love for comics on social media – One of the best ways to support comic book day is spreading the word about the same on social media. You may use your Facebook/ Twitter/ Instagram accounts and use #ComicBookDay to share your comic book memories and artwork.

World’s Most Famous Comic Books

Given below is the list of the top 10 Comic Books in the World in terms of sales.

Rank	Name of the comic series	Creator	Approximate Sales
1	One Piece	Eiichiro Oda	516.5 Million
2	Asterix	Rene Goscinny Albert Uderzo	385 Million
3	Peanuts	Charles M. Schulz	300 Million
4	Golgo 13	Takao Saito	300 Million
5	Lucky Luke	Morris	300 Million
6	Doraemon	Fujiko Fujio	300 Million
7	Dragon & Tiger Heroes	Wong Yuk-Long, Tony	280 Million
8	Dragon Ball	Akira Toriyama	260 Million
9	The Adventures of Tintin	Hergé	250 Million
10	Naruto	Masashi Kishimoto	250 Million