• Queer + Trans Youth Safe Space Hours

    Every 3rd Friday of the Month 3-5pm.

    Hello, C-ville friends! We're hosting Queer & Trans Youth Safe Space Hours! Come on over; we'll have some comic collage supplies and staff happy to help answer questions about comic books. We'd love to see you!

    #ComicsAreForEveryone

  • Comic Collage Crafternoon

    Every Sunday, 11am-1pm

    Hello C-ville! Looking for something to do Sunday morning? Come in and make a COMIC BOOK COLLAGE! Supplies provided.

  • Saturday Storytime

    Select Saturdays, 2:00pm

    Great for kids who love picture books!

    Storytime at the comic book shop! Aww yeah! Sometimes we have friends in costume reading too!

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday May 4, 2024.

FAQ

When? 11:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday May 4, 2024

Where? Hello Comics Uptown, 398 Hillsdale Drive, Charlottesville VA 22901

How many free comics can I get? 5 free comics per person +5 BONUS free comics if you bring a donation for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. Canned food is good. Cash and checks made out to BRAFB are extra appreciated. (Did you know that the BRAFB can provide 4 meals to local families for every $1 donated!?)

Will there be comics for kids and adults? Yes! And Teens too! There’s a color coding system for age ratings that we’re happy to help with.

Can I wear a costume? COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! It’s one of our favorite things about FCBD. Let your nerd flag fly!

Will there be a Tent Sale this year? YES! We’ve been saving up dozens of long boxes of awesome comics you can snag for 25 cents each or $40 for a short box. Bring your own short box, or you can purchase one inside the shop for $8.99. Tent sale is Saturday May 4 AND Sunday May 5, 2024.

Any Sales inside the store? Yes! Saturday, May 4 we will have 25% off back issues, used books, and comics (excluding New Releases). This sale continues SUNDAY, May 5 as well - 50% off back issues, used books, and comics (excluding New Releases)

Will there be Online Sales or discounts on the website? No. We are expecting record in-person turnout this year and will not be able to have an online sale on our website.

Can I bring some comics/graphic novels to trade in for cash or credit? Yes, we are accepting trade-ins, but there will be an extended turnaround time for the week before and after Free Comic Book Day.