MURFREESBORO, TN – Comic book fans of all ages can rejoice as Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) returns to Rutherford County on Saturday, May 3rd. The annual event, celebrated globally on the first Saturday of May, invites readers to pick up free comics at participating locations. Cassandra Taylor with the Smyrna Public Library told WGNS News... There will also be free comics available at the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro on May 3.

Capes, masks, and secret identities are all welcome as both the Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro and the Smyrna Library branch roll out the red carpet for Free Comic Book Day. Not only are free comic books up for grabs, but visitors are also encouraged to suit up as their favorite comic book characters. Whether you're a brooding vigilante like the Dark Knight or a patriotic powerhouse like Captain America, this is your moment to shine—or at least to dramatically swish your cape while browsing the stacks. Costumes aren't required, but let’s be real: everything's more fun in a mask.

At Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro, the comic giveaway will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with books available on a first-come, first-served basis. Over in Smyrna, the action kicks off a bit earlier at 9 a.m. Both events are free and open to all ages, because heroes come in all sizes.

Free Comic Book Day began 23 years ago as a nationwide initiative to attract new readers to local and independent comic book shops. Since its inception, more than 2,000 stores across the country have participated in this celebration of graphic storytelling. The numbers continue to grow when you include partner libraries, which also join in on the fun by handing out free comics to the public.

Adding to the excitement in Smyrna… This nod to tradition is in line with past Free Comic Book Day events, which often coincide with the release of a superhero film.

The special Comic Book Day will also be celebrated at the Eagleville Bicentennial Library in Eagleville and the Myrtle Glanton Lord (MGL) Library, which is inside Patterson Park in Murfreesboro. Both of those locations will kick off the day at 10 AM. 

Whether you're a seasoned collector or someone just discovering the world of comics, this free event is a fun and family-friendly way to dive into a new adventure. So dust off that cape, channel your inner Avenger, and get ready to dive headfirst into adventure - one page at a time. This special day is brought to you in part by The Great Escape in Murfreesboro. 

• Smyrna Library: 400 Enon Springs Rd W, Smyrna, TN 37167
• Linebaugh Library in Murfreesboro: 105 W Vine St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
• Eagleville Bicentennial Library: 317 Old Hwy 99, Eagleville, TN 37060
• Myrtle Glanton Lord (MGL) Library: Patterson Park at 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130

MORE on FCBD: In addition to one participating comic book store in Murfreesboro, there are two more FCBD stores within a 20-mile radius of Rutherford County. Those stores include Outer Limits Boro, on NW Broad Street in Murfreesboro, Everscape in Manchester and Rick’s Comic City in Nashville. Again, the event on May 3 is brought to you in part by The Great Escape in Murfreesboro.