FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2025 IS NEARLY HERE!
Well folks, it’s that time of year again. The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, all clocks are striking thirteen, which can only mean that Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is once again upon us! Those of you in the know are undoubtedly jumping for joy, but a few of you are probably asking yourselves what I’m going on about right now.
Just gather around, and I’ll elucidate, about what goes on this most hallowed date.
Free Comic Book Day is exactly what it sounds like on the tin. On the first Saturday in May each year, Graham Crackers Comics stores offer a selection of new titles for FREE! Now before anyone gets too excited, you can’t just walk in and take whatever you want. It’s a celebration, not a riot. There is a slate of FCBD exclusive books and every person through the door can take home three comics, no strings attached, no purchase required. And if you’re getting into the spirit of things, and show up in costume (sorry, but logo shirts don’t count, show a little effort, please) you can take home six comics instead!
For parents who like to be informed about the content of the comic books, fret not. FCBD has a neat, clean system for quickly being able to tell if a book is age-appropriate.
Its always a madhouse, but feel free to browse, take pictures, and have a good time. Some of our stores may also have artists sketching or additional fun goings-on. Reach out to the location nearest you with any inquiries. And before you ask, we can’t hold FCBD comics, they are first come, first served, so if there are specific issues you are interested in, arriving earlier than later is advised.
We hope you’ll join us for this annual celebration of comic book geekdom. See you May 3rd!
*FCBD comics are available on our website as well. Website buyers/claimers of FCBD books must pay shipping.
Sundays
Heroclix
1-4PM
GRAHAM CRACKERS NAPERVILLE
HEROCLIX SCHEDULE
Please call ahead to confirm dates and times
(630) 355-4310
or email questions here
THURSDAYS
7:30pm
Free to play! Win exclusive figures! Stop by and learn the game, bring your own, or pick up what you need here at the store. We're always glad to teach new players!
OPEN GAMING
GRAHAM CRACKERS NAPERVILLE
Thursdays, 6PM - 10PM
GRAHAM CRACKERS LAKEVIEW
HEROCLIX SCHEDULE
Please call ahead to confirm dates and times
(773) 665-2010
or email questions to jasonkleinberg@hotmail.com
WEDNESDAYS 7:00pm
Free to play! All ages and skill levels welcome. Stop in to find out the details, build your team, and ready yourself for battle! Here at Lakeview you control the heroes or villains down in our exclusive game room. Bring yourself your friends, and be ready to have fun! A different theme each week, bring your own or buy some from our singles case.
GRAHAM CRACKERS PLAINFIELD
HEROCLIX SCHEDULE
Please call ahead to confirm
dates and times
(815)254-3410
SUNDAYS
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Hey suburbanites, do Sundays work out the best for you? Stop by the Plainfield store for some Heroclix action! New and seasoned players welcome.
Pioneer and SEALED Friday Night Magic!
Join us for Pioneer FNMs
(running alongside our sealed deck FNMs)
Sealed - $25 Entry
Pioneer Constructed - $6 Entry
Events start at 7 PM
First Friday of each month: Modern/Sealed (no Pioneer)
Second Friday of each month: Pioneer/Draft (no Sealed)
Wednesdays
Heroclix
6-9PM
Sundays
Heroclix
1PM
NAPERVILLE
MAGIC TOURNAMENT &
ORGANIZED PLAY SCHEDULE
Please call ahead to confirm dates & times
(630) 355-4310
Fridays
Magic the Gathering
Friday Night Magic
Standard, $5 entry
7PM
Saturdays
Magic the Gathering
Commander, $5 entry
3PM
Brawl, $5 entry
3PM
Mondays
Magic the Gathering
Brawl, $5 entry
7PM
