Free Comic Book Day comes to Matamoras

Local comic book inker will sell original art

MATAMORAS, PA — McRae’s Li’l Comic Shop, at 505 Pennsylvania Avenue, will be one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the comic book art form on Saturday, May 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Free Comic Book Day, close to 2 million comic books will be given away by participating stores, introducing as many people as possible to the wonders of comic books.

“The wide array of comic books being published today ensures that readers of all ages—children, teens and adults—can find something appropriate that will stir their imaginations,” said McRae.

McRae, who is also a comic book inker whose credits include Scooby Doo, Looney Tunes, The Simpsons, Animaniacs and Johnny Bravo, will also sign books and sell some of his original art from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Information about McRae can be found at comicbookinker.com

Regular updates, information about comic books and lists of participating publishers (and their comics) can be found at FreeComicBookDay.com.

For more information call 570/491-4191.