Free Comic Book Day is fast approaching on 4th May 2024, and this year, there are some fantastic video game-themed comics that will be available for fans to grab. If you are lucky enough to be located near a participating retailer, you will have the opportunity to pick up titles such as ‘Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire’, ‘Street Fighter vs. Final Fight #1’, and Far Cry: Cull the Herd.
The ‘Pokémon Adventures: Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire’ comic promises to deliver awesome Pokémon adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire video games. The storyline revolves around Sapphire and Emerald enlisting Ruby’s help to avert a planetary crisis – a meteor heading straight for their home. Can the three Hoenn Pokédex holders prevent a disaster of massive proportions?
The Pokémon comic also includes a bonus Splatoon 3 manga created by Sankichi Hinodeya. The manga follows the adventures of Goggles, who returns with new friends and battles, as he explores the Splatlands, meets a new friend named Braid, and embarks on exciting new adventures set in the vibrant world of Splatoon.
Far Cry: Cull the Herd
‘Far Cry: Cull the Herd’ is a unique comic that transports villains from popular Far Cry games back in time to the prehistoric era, thanks to the priestess Batari. These villains must now navigate the dangers of a primitive world and confront their destinies before committing their most heinous crimes. The series features fan-favorite characters like Antón Castillo, Vaas Montenegro, Pagan Min, and Batari in a gripping nature-versus-nurture narrative.
In ‘Street Fighter vs. Final Fight #1’, two iconic video game franchises collide as the World Warriors from Street Fighter clash with the heroes from Metro City in a martial arts-fueled feud. The crossover spans different eras of fighting game history, from the original Final Fight to the modern Street Fighter 6, offering an action-packed and nostalgia-inducing experience for fans.
If you are a fan of video games and comics, Free Comic Book Day 2024 is an event you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re interested in Pokémon, Street Fighter, or Far Cry, there is something for everyone in this exciting lineup of free comics. Make sure to check the official Free Comic Book Day website for a list of participating retailers and get ready to dive into these captivating video game-themed adventures!
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