The first Free Comic Book Day was held in the US in 2002. Participating comic book shops have been giving away free comics on the day every year since. In Sydney, Kings Comics in the CBD will have 50 Free Comic Book Day comics to choose from, created by publishing houses including Marvel, DC, movie character costumes Image and Dark Horse. All Star Comics in Melbourne is allowing families with children under 12 early entry from 9-10am for Free Comic Book Day while Quality Comics in Perth is promising that everybody will walk away with four free comics on the day.