New York, NY—October 27th, 2016 — It’s that time of year again. Black cats, Jack-o-Lanterns, legions of monsters and, most importantly Halloween Comic Fest! Marvel is returning to comic stores this weekend for another exciting celebration of Halloween and comics with Halloween ComicFest 2016!

“Just like Free Comic Book Day, Halloween ComicFest is a great way for fans to support their stores and publishers to support retailers,” says Marvel SVP Sales & Marketing David Gabriel. “This year, we’re offering four exciting titles to whet fans appetites and get a taste of some of the great things happening in the Marvel Universe!”

Your local comic shop is the place to be this Saturday, October 29th to get your hands on 4 exciting FREE titles from the House of Ideas! Don’t know where your nearest comic shop is? Don’t worry! Head over to http://halloweencomicfest.com/StoreLocator to find a participating store near you! Head to your local comic shop this Saturday to get your hands on free copies of SPIDEY #1 HCF EDITION, THE HAUNTED MANSION #1 HCF EDITION, STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #1 HCF EDITION and THE UNBEATABLE SQUIRREL GIRL: YOU CHOOSE THE STORY #1 HCF EDITION while supplies last!

Want to be the Unbeatable Squirrel Girl? What about relive the thrilling first appearance of Doctor Aphra? Are you ready to enter the Haunted Mansion? This Halloween, celebrate at your local comic shop by with free comics and fun activities. Don’t miss Halloween ComicFest, happening at participating stores this Saturday – October 29th!

To find a comic shop near you, visit www.comicshoplocator.com or call 1-888-comicbook.

Halloween ComicFest 2016
Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #1 Halloween ComicFest 2016 Edition

About Marvel:

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