Free Comic Book Day comics are given away for free at participating comic book stores, and are not typically considered to be valuable collectibles. However, some of these issues have become sought after by collectors and fans, with a few rare issues being sold for pretty high prices. Here are the top 10 most valuable Free Comic Book Day comics released over the past 20+ years.
The Walking Dead: Free Comic Book Day (2013) – $5
This issue features a reprint of the first issue of the popular comic series, as well as a preview of the then-upcoming “All Out War” storyline.
Civil War II: Free Comic Book Day (2016) – $5
First appearance: Wasp (Nadia Pym)
In addition to introducing Nadia Pym to the Marvel Universe, this issue served as a prelude to the Civil War II event and featured two stories. The first story focuses on the aftermath of a superhero’s death and the trial of Hawkeye, while the second story centers around the hero’s funeral and sets up a new status quo for the Marvel Universe.
Infinity: Free Comic Book Day (2013) – $5
First Appearance: Corvus Glaive
Mainly desired for being the first appearance of one of Thanos’ main henchmen, Corvus Glaive, this story centered around the arrival of the powerful and mysterious Builders, who pose a threat to the entire universe.
Spider-Man: Free Comic Book Day (2020) – $5
It’s always a safe bet to grab whatever FCBD Spider-Man title is laying there.
Spider-Man: Free Comic Book Day (2019) – $6
It featured two stories, one set in the present day with Peter Parker as Spider-Man and the other set in the future with Miles Morales as Spider-Man.
Star Wars: Free Comic Book Day (2013) – $10
This one features two stories, one set during the events of The Empire Strikes Back, and another set in the era of the High Republic. The issue included a preview of the new ongoing Star Wars series, and introduced a handful of new characters into the Star Wars canon.
The Amazing Spider-Man: Free Comic Book Day (2007) – $15
First Appearance: Jackpot (Sara Ehret), Mister Negative (Martin Li) (cameo)
More first appearances, this one for the minor character of Jackpot and a cameo of the slightly more major villain Mister Negative, the storyline saw Spider-Man teaming up with the Avengers to stop the Kang The Conqueror. It also includes previewed of other Marvel Comics series, and featured backup stories that provided insight into Spider-Man’s history and mythology.
Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures: Free Comic Book Day (2004) – $25
First Appearance: General Grievous (Qymaen Jai Sheelal), Bariss Offee
More first appearances, and Star Wars fans LOVE their first appearances! The story follows Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano as she goes on a mission to rescue a group of kidnapped children.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars / Avatar: The Last Airbender – Free Comic Book Day (2011) – $30
First Appearance: Savage Opress (in comics)
This issue featured two stories, one set in the Star Wars universe during the Clone Wars era and the other set in the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe. Mostly notable for being the first appearance of Savage Opress in comics.
The Umbrella Academy: Free Comic Book Day (2007) – $40
First Appearance: The Umbrella Academy (team), Spaceboy (Luther Hargreeves), Kraken (Diego Hargreeves), Rumor (Allison Hargreeves), Seance (Klaus Hargreeves), Number 5 (unknown), Horror (Ben Hargreeves), White Violin (Vanya Hargreeves), Dad (Sir Reginald Hargreeves
The king of FCBD just by first appearances alone. This issue served as a prelude to The Umbrella Academy comic book series created by Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá. It featured a story that introduced the main characters and sets up the premise of the series, which follows a dysfunctional family of superheroes who reunite to solve their father’s mysterious death.
