May is here, signaling the return of Free Comic Book Day. Comic stores worldwide join this annual event, distributing free titles on the first Saturday of May. These issues often introduce major storylines or popular series, making it worth navigating the crowds to secure the standout comics.

The 2025 lineup is packed with highlights, from DC's DC All In 2025 Special Edition to Marvel's Fantastic Four/X-Men and The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe issues, plus the latest Energon Universe special. These are the must-have titles for this year's event.

The Amazing Spider-Man/Ultimate Universe #1

Publisher: Marvel

This Marvel special delivers two original tales. Joe Kelly and John Romita, Jr. craft a prelude to the relaunched Amazing Spider-Man series, while Deniz Camp, Cody Ziglar, and Jonas Scharf set the stage for an upcoming Ultimate Universe crossover, pulling Miles Morales into the new Ultimate U.

Blood Type #0

Publisher: Oni Press

Oni Press expands its EC Comics imprint with new summer series, including Corinna Bechko and Andrea Sorrentino's vampire story Blood Type. This issue reprints a short tale from Epitaphs From the Abyss, launching the Blood Type narrative.

Conan: Scourge of the Serpent #1

Publisher: Titan

Titan Comics continues its tradition of launching Conan crossover events on FCBD. This issue features three linked stories that pave the way for an epic clash between Conan and the serpent god Set.

Critical Role: The Mighty Nein Origins/Black Hammer #1

Publisher: Dark Horse

Dark Horse highlights two major franchises in this FCBD special. One story dives into the Critical Role universe, with Beau and Caleb caught up in a chaotic dinner theater night. The other explores Colonel Weird’s past and future in the Black Hammer universe.

DC All In: 2025 Special Edition #1

Publisher: DC

Like last year’s DC All In Special, this flipbook previews the core DC Universe and the new Absolute Universe. It introduces Dan Slott and Rafael Albuquerque’s Superman Unlimited series and includes a new Absolute Universe tale by Jeff Lemire and Giuseppe Camuncoli.

Energon Universe 2025 Special #1

Publisher: Skybound

Skybound shook up the industry by revealing Void Rivals as the foundation for a shared universe with Transformers and G.I. Joe. This issue features three new stories across these franchises, with a twist so major the cover was censored.

Fantastic Four/X-Men #1

Publisher: Marvel

Marvel teams up the X-Men and Fantastic Four for this FCBD release. Ryan North and Humberto Ramos deliver a new Fantastic Four story, while Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing revisit the day Charles Xavier formed the All-New, All-Different X-Men, revealing a mutant who declined his offer.

Gargoyles: Demona #1

Publisher: Dynamite

While Disney hasn’t revived Gargoyles in animation, Dynamite is expanding its comic line with this special, setting up the Gargoyles: Demona series, written by creator Greg Weisman.

Godzilla: The New Heroes #1

Publisher: IDW

IDW is launching a new shared Godzilla comic universe this summer. This issue offers a ten-page prelude and previews of upcoming ongoing Godzilla titles.

Power Rangers/VR Troopers #1

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios recently announced a VR Troopers series spinning out of the Power Rangers Prime reboot. This issue previews the new series and revisits classic VR Troopers comics.

Star Wars #1

Publisher: Marvel

Marvel’s final FCBD release spotlights its revamped Star Wars line, including Charles Soule and Luke Ross’ Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, Marc Guggenheim and Madibek Musabekov’s Star Wars: Jedi Knights, and Alex Segura and Phil Noto’s Star Wars. This issue features three new stories tied to these titles.

Thundercats/The Powerpuff Girls #1

Publisher: Dynamite

This FCBD 2025 standout blends Dynamite’s Thundercats and Powerpuff Girls comics in a bold crossover. Discover what happens when Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles land on Third Earth.

Share in the comments which titles you’re eager to grab on Free Comic Book Day 2025.

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