Days like Free Comic Book Day should happen more often

Is there any way to make Free Comic Book Day happen every month?

Sure, not every retailer is going to have the resources to give away free comics every day, but that's not what I mean.  On the first Saturday in May every year I visit a few comic stores to see what's happening for the blog, but also, for myself.

Naturally, most retailers know there's more to this than giving away the books.  It's an opportunity to offer sales merchandise, raise money for charity, provide a home for heroic cosplayers (besides Hollywood Boulevard) and fellowship with other fans. 

It's like a block party for comic book readers and the party happens at just about every store near you -- once a year.  Can we do something about that?

Enjoy these pics from 2010 Free Comic Book Day.

Captain America, Spider-Man and Alice from Wonderland at Amazing Comics in Long Beach.  The "Secret Avengers" revealed?


Jedi Elvis, Hit Girl and a couple guests at Pulp Fiction in Long Beach.


Jessica Rabbit keeps an eye out while Geoffrey Patterson Jr. (center) helps some customers from the line wrapped around the building (above) at Geoffrey's Comics in Gardena.


An awesome line-up at Metropolis Comics in Bellflower. If this were a team book I would buy this team book. (Image courtesy Metropolis Comics)