May 5 2007 - "free comic book day"

[Antares]

http://www.freecomicbookday.com/

I am sure there is more than just this going on, but just a note that there is a comic signing at this store - they are vendors and they donate to the Kcon auction:

COSMIC MONKEY COMICS
5335 NE SANDY BLVD.
PORTLAND, OR (97213)
503-517-9050

www.cosmicmonkeycomics.com

Signing 12-3pm
Matt Wagner - Grendel, Mage, Batman & The Monster Men
David Hahn - Private Beach, Bite Club, Spider-man Mary Jane
Jeff Parker - Interman, Agents of Atlas, X-Men First Class
Steve Lieber - Flytrap, Gotham Central, Whiteout
Farel Dalrymple - Pop Gun War, Meathaus
Graham Annable - Hickee, Grickle
Matt Camp - Shadows, Zero Killer (upcoming)
Michael Eury - Editor of Back Issue Magazine
Dark Troopers – Star Wars Enthusiasts

[TomtheFanboy]

Actually, this year Tokyopop put out a free manga in the selection.

Some of the local shops do a "Return of Free Comic Book Day" in July so keep an eye out for it.