The first Saturday in May has become somewhat of a national holiday for comic book fans. Not only is it a chance to get some free books, it's also a chance to hang out with others who love their hobby.

It's a busy day for comic book stores nationwide, and at the Inner Geek, a new store located on North Locust Hill Drive, people were lining up to get inside.

"It's a whole lot busier than a normal Saturday, I think we'll get five or six hundred people through here today," said owner Jarrod Greer. "Puts out a lot of books geared towards kids and trying to get readers for that level and just encourage new readers into the hobby."

One of those kids is Nolan Lynch, who's been a comic book fan for four years now, but Nolan isn't only a fan, he's also a creator.

"I also make them, I make my own comic books," said Nolan.

While inspiring a younger generation, Free Comic Book Day also can create new friends.

"It's just a time and a place for everybody to get together and meet and shake hands and bond over Spider-Man," said Greer.

Along with the free comic books, many stores around Lexington also held special sales for anyone who came out.

To find a store participating in Free Comic Book Day,

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