Aside from being World Naked Gardening Day, today is also Free Comic Book Day!

Check out a little history about the holiday and find out where in West Michigan you can score free comics and get other awesome deals!

In this promotional video, comic book store owner, Patrick Brower explains that Comic Book Day is "Christmas for comic book fans."

It's a day the industry has decided to share the love of comics by giving them away for free!

Another owner, Eric Kirsammer explains that Free Comic Book Day helps to promote the art form. It's also a great way to get kids introduced to comics, which encourages reading in general.

So where can you go for Free Comic Book Day in West Michigan?

Here's some spots I found using the store locator at Free Comic Book Day's website.

Argos Used Book Shop at 1405 Robinson Rd SE in Grand Rapids

Vault of Midnight at 95 Monroe Center St NW in Grand Rapids

The Outer Limits at 1120 Burton SW in Wyoming

Goldmine Comics & Cards at 65 5th St SW in Wyoming

White Cap Comics at 430 Cummings Avenue Nw Suite A in Grand Rapids

Find a list of the 2015 giveaways and more information at  freecomicbookday.com.

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