Metro Entertainment in Santa Barbara is celebrating National Free Comic Book Day, with 5,000 comics to give away, 11 a.m.-9. p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the store, 6 W. Anapamu St.

“Always a big event, Metro expects well over 1,000 fans to attend,” organizers said.

The local event includes photo ops with cosplayers and the 501st Legion (official Star Wars costumed fans), as well as a storewide sale.

Owned and operated locally for more than 30 years, Metro Entertainment carries comic books, new and old, trade paperbacks, toys, posters, t-shirts, and games.