On May 1st, participating comic book shops will be offering free comics for Free Comic Book Day from a select group of titles. Head on over to the official Free Comic Book Day website and enter your zip code and you’ll be presented with a list of nearby stores that will give you some shiny new comic books for FREE!

You can also download the Comic Shop Locator as a stand alone app on your iPhone right here.

If the word FREE doesn’t entice you enough, perhaps some sweet celebrity endorsements will get you excited, them out the video here below. A few friends of mine want you to go Free Comic Book day.

I can’t wait to get my free comics, are there any you’re looking forward to picking up? Leave a comment below and let us know! Not sure which comics will be available? Click here for the full list.

The Jim Henson Company is responsible for the greatest puppet creations of all time, and they’re still going very strong. When word came that they would be heavily involved in the massive return of the Muppets as well as other puppet-related titles like a Dark Crystal sequel and a Fraggle Rock movie, we the children of the ’80s were elated.

While the various Muppet/puppet movies are still in development, other forms of entertainment are on the way to re-ignite an interest and an excitement in these worlds and the characters within them. One example of this is the brand new Fraggle Rock comic book by Jeffrey Brown that’s currently set for release in April. Fans will also have the chance to grab some Fraggle action when an issue is available during the beloved Free Comic Day.

Those of you who can’t wait will be happy to discover that MTV was able to get their hands on some goodies from the new series, including a look at the first cover and a sample of the Free Comic Book Day offering. Click the image above to see the cover of the first issue, and head over to the other side to check out the sample excerpt!

The first Saturday in May marks the one time of the year fanboys and fangirls of all ages can head down to the local comic book shop for Free Comic Book Day, which is exactly what it sounds like: FREE COMICS chock full of teh awesomeness.

Seriously, you don’t have to buy anything. Just get in the car with your geeky loved ones and proceed to drive to the comic shop. However, if you don’t know where your local shop is, [first of all, for shame] then head on over to the Free Comic Book Day Shop Locator site provided by the industry that not only loves you, but also wants to put graphic fiction into your hands purely for the enjoyment of reading a good story.

Most of the notable publishers are participating in the event so there will be comics for all age groups and geek genres. Here’s the list of 2009 titles offered…

Ah, it’s that glorious day, when fanboys near and far venture to their local comic book shops and take the opportunity to get free books, hang out with creators and friends, and generally celebrate their love for the four-colored medium we call comics. Yes, it’s time again for Free Comic Book Day 2009. Coming this Saturday, May 2 this is your chance to pick up a select group of free comic books from your local comics retailer. Along with the free swag, most stores (or at least any store worth going to) will be holding creator signings, games, sales, and general fun.

For full details on books are available and where you can find a participating store, simply go to Free Comic Book Day. There, you’ll find the complete list of books being given out this year, as well as interviews and all information about FCBD.