• 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.

  • Graphic Novel Book Club

    Biweekly Saturdays, 10am-11am

    Reading & Discussion group for graphic novels. Run by members who pick the books. (Hello Comics facilitates a meeting space and offers a discount on club books to members, but does not pick the books.) Club is intended for adults - if you have a kid interested in joining, we’re putting together a kids group in 2025.

    Yes, there is always coffee!

  • SuperHero Storytime @ JMRL

    2pm Every 4th Sunday at the Jefferson Madison Regional Library - Central Library on Market Street. Join Hello Comics in reading some children’s superhero stories & classic favorites.

    (Be sure to check out JMRL’s amazing Graphic Novel Squad too! Their monthly club is great for older kids and young adults. )

Free Comic Book Day is Saturday May 2, 2026.

FAQ

When? 11:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday May 2, 2026

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 fandom flag fly!

Will there be a Tent Sale this year? YES!

Any Specials inside the store? Yes! Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3th are DOUBLE POINTS DAYS! Earn 2x reward points on your purchases!

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.

Do you provide free comics to classrooms? YES! Local teachers in Charlottesville or local areas (Albemarle, Crozet, etc) can sign up their classrooms on our website - we’re taking applications for 2026 right now: more info on Comics in the Classroom 2026