The first Saturday in May is a glorious day for comic book fans, or anyone who likes to get things for free. You find a participating comic store in your area, you walk in, and you get to grab a few comic books for free. That's it. No strings attached, other than the fact my family tends to walk out with an armful of trades to go along with our free books.

There is something magical about taking the entire family to the local comic store and having everyone walk out with something they've never read and they didn't have to pay for.

You can check out the list of free comic books for this year—including an origin special for Robert Kirkman's Super Dinosaur (pictured above), and then look for stores in your area that are participating. I'm a fan of Comic Book World here in the Cincinnati area, and last year they let everyone pick out five free books. You better believe I took the baby in and selected his five books for him. Bonus.

This is a good excuse to visit your local store, pick up some comics, and have a good time with a crowd that's always friendly and fun. Many stores put a bunch of other stuff on sale or have events on the side, so hit up a few to see what other deals you can find. Above all, have fun, and tell me what you're interested in picking up.

If you have younger kids, be sure to ask for some guidance on what's appropriate, or check out KidsComics for some recommendations.