Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day! Among the many publishers participating in this year's event are ABLAZE, Kodansha, Tokyopop, and VIZ, all of which are offering samplers of kid- and teen-friendly manga, from Animal Crossing to Choujin X. For a complete list of titles, click here; to find a comic shop near you, click here. Remember to show
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