It’s Free Comics Day on Substack!

Discover new and free comics from independent creators

Free Comic Book Day took place this weekend, with creators, fans, and retailers coming together to celebrate all things great about the craft of making comics.

On Substack, independent comics creators are also getting into the spirit by offering their own comics for new readers to enjoy, for free, for one day only. 

Below, take a look at what’s on offer, and share your favorites in the comments section. Got a comic you’re making free today that’s not listed here? Post it in the comments!

New and free comics:The Scorpio Room by Tini Howard and Phillip Sevy: Tini and Phillip launch PHENOMENOCITY, a brand-new series, with a free-to-read chapter. 

• 3 Worlds / 3 Moons by Jonathan Hickman, Mike del Mundo, and Mike Huddleston: The trio share a special preview chapter of their ongoing series THE VALLARS, with art by Jason Howard. In addition, they’re making all 10 previously published (Systems) short stories free to read for one day only. 

• The Empire of the Tiny Onion by James Tynion IV: James debuts his new anthology series, TRUE WEIRD, with the story “Coney Island,” featuring art by the legendary Klaus Janson. 

• Xanaduum by Grant Morrison: Grant reveals a never-before-published story, “Going Home,” written and drawn in 1982.

• Copper Bottle by Saladin Ahmed and Dave Acosta: Saladin and Dave begin serializing their Kickstarter hit book DRAGON, which is always free to read. 

• Exploding Giraffe by Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon: A new chapter is released from SPECTATORS. This one is always free to read (and for mature spectators only).

• Everlasting Productions by Elsa Charretier and Tom King: Elsa and Tom make available the latest issue of their always-free new series, LOVE EVERLASTING.  

• Glass Eye Studios by Khary Randolph and Joanne Starer: Khary and Joanne debut the first full issue of their always-free new series, SIRENS OF THE CITY.  

• Tales From the Farm by Jeff Lemire: Jeff releases the first full issue of his Black Hammer series COLONEL WEIRD & LITTLE ANDROMEDA, written by Tate Brombal with art by Ray Fawkes. 

• 1979 Semi-Finalist by Kelly Thompson: Kelly releases the second issue of THE BLACK CLOAK, with art by Meredith McClaren. 

• Stupid Fresh Mess by Skottie Young: Skottie shares a new story from the always-free UNTOLD TALES OF I HATE FAIRYLAND series, with art by Brett Parson. 

• Dark Apocrypha by Rodney Barnes: Rodney debuts the next chapter of his new book, 20 DEGREES PAST RIGOR, with art by Maan House.

• In The Telling by Molly Knox Ostertag: Molly releases the newest chapter of her graphic novel, DARKEST NIGHT. 

• Mangasplaining: The team at Mangasplaining make available four free comics, including the first two chapters of OKINAWA. 

All these independent-creator comics are free and available to read in the new Substack mobile app for iOS, where you can also take advantage of our integration with the Panels app, the leading iOS comics reader. Many comics are being made available in downloadable, non-DRMed formats. 

Check out the Comics category on Substack to find more great independent comics creators. And look into launching your own comic on Substack.

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