Marvel’s Halloween Trick-Or-Read Gives Away Free Comic Book Treats in October

Marvel Comics has announced that its Halloween initiative “Trick-Or-Read” will continue this year, offering fans the chance to take a trip into the Marvel Universe with the release of five special – and completely free – issues reprinting select stories, including the latest adventures of the Fantastic Four, the debut of breakout character Spider-Boy, and the origins of Kylo Ren.

Check out the five free titles that will be available at local comic shops in time for Halloween…

FANTASIC FOUR: THE DINOSAUR FANTASTIC FOUR #1 is a reprint of FANTASTIC FOUR (2022) #13, the highly acclaimed issue of Ryan North and Iban Coello’s acclaimed recent series that introduced dinosaur versions of Marvel’s First Family! Two universes, human and dinosaur, collide – and if one universe isn’t sacrificed, both will be destroyed! And to make matters worse, a crossover point between the universes switches the dinosaur and human versions of the Fantastic Four! But there’s another crossover point elsewhere… in Latveria. Plus: the dinosaur Fantastic Four versus the Avengers!

SPIDER-BOY: THE WEB-LESS WONDER #1 is a reprint of SPIDER-BOY #1, the debut issue of Marvel’s newest Spider-sensation! Dan Slott and Paco Medina reveal the truth about Bailey Briggs, aka the Spectacular Spider-Boy! Spider-Boy’s secret past as Spider-Man’s sidekick was almost forgotten forever. Now the secrets of his past are revealed as Spider-Boy embarks on his own adventures! Learn more about Bailey’s amazing powers and meet his very own rogues gallery!

VENOM: BEDLAM #1 reissues VENOM (2021) #21, a major turning point in Al Ewing and Cafu’s stunning run! Just as Eddie Brock is gaining a foothold in the Marvel Universe, he is confronted with the worst parts of himself in the form of the time-displaced monster known as Bedlam! Eddie has always been his own most brutal critic, however, and this titanic beating is no exception—an epic transformation awaits him on the other side!

STAR WARS: KYLO REN – AGE OF RESISTANCE #1 is a re-release of this acclaimed 2019 one-shot by Tom Taylor and Leonard Kirk, which gave fans exciting insights into Kylo Ren’s past and motivations as he embraces his role in a dynasty of doom! Anakin Skywalker casts a long shadow. Can Kylo Ren ever escape the reputation of his infamous grandfather? Or will he succeed where Darth Vader failed?

SPIDEY AND HIS AMAZING FRIENDS #1 gives young readers the chance to enjoy a new collection of Spidey adventures! Join Spidey, Ghost-Spider and Miles in the adventure as they face off against classic villains and more in this spectacular special packed with all-new stories from MY FIRST COMIC READER. Perfect for young Spidey fans ages 5-7, this can’t-miss read also includes some action-packed activity pages!

In October, look for Marvel’s Halloween Trick-or-Read titles available for free at local comic shops.