In addition to the conventions listed below, wizard entertainment produces large comic book conventions in 21 american cities. Scoring an exclusive interview, on record, at fan expo can be a difficult but rewarding task. Starting in 2005, the convention has quickly become the second largest convention. Since 2003, the shows have been put on like clockwork and we cant wait until the next one. Join us to experience four days of programming from todays acclaimed digital creators. Canadas favourite pure comic book show returns this fall. We look forward to seeing you at fan expo canada august 27 30 where we can come together again to celebrate fandom. After more than a decade of celebrating comic books, science fiction, fantasy, cosplay, and more, the calgary community is stronger than ever. Canadian national comic book expo 1995 convention at roy thomson hall in toronto, on, canada on august 12, 1995. By creating an account, you verify that you are at least years of age, and have read and agree to the terms of service and. We do a ton of conventions in the ontario region, and we attend a lot of shows outside of our area as well. Regina saskatchewan entertainment expo saskatchewans. Whether its talking directly to a writer about an appearance in our store or negotiating a deal for publishing a book for the museum, book expo is an important show to make contact with publishing professionals. Canadian national comic book expo 1998 convention at metro toronto convention centre in toronto, on, canada on june 2628, 1998.
For the sake of this list weve concentrated on events where comics are advertised as being a significant element of the convention. Stay posted with toronto comicon right at your fingertips. The canadian comic bin is the best online back issue comic book store based in canada, that ships worldwide. Reserve now to save and get a head start on your toronto comicon experience. The show originally began in 2005 as a comic book convention, before moving on in 2009 to include actors from television shows and movies. Canadas best online comic book subscription service all new comics inc. Weve been looking forward to celebrating calgary expos 15th anniversary with you this year and have been busy planning an epic show. Canadas premiere pure comic book expo show and marketplace. Comic book conventions across canada the joe shuster. The toronto comic book show is a regular comic book pop up show and sale which. While part of fandom involves getting close to the creators of a beloved comic book or tv series, a huge part of any expo is convening with other fans. This is where one of the most celebrated aspect of any good expo comes in.
Tcbs toronto comic book expo tickets, sun, sep 29, 2019 at 10. I cant see it going forward with pretty most of the talent are not canadian and wouldnt be able to travel to canada anyways. One of the biggest stories to come out of fan expo has nothing to do with comic books or video games but rather the convention itself. Canadian national comic book expo 1995 information. We are a quarterly event celebrating the world of sequential art ummcomic books. Calgary expo is a fourday popculture convention, april 2528 in calgary, alberta at stampede park and its one of the biggest events of its kind in the world. Victoria comic book expo 2020 cancelled, may 10, 2020, comfort inn. Get ready for the ultimate fan experience with attractions for the entire family.
Book expo gives me the opportunity to talk with decisionmakers in publishing. Convention scene is the webs leading source for comic book conventions, comic book creator store signings, and much more. Cbcs comics comic book certification service cbcs was started by professional comic book hobbyists with the intent of protecting our fellow hobbyists when buying and selling comic books. Comic book conventions across canada for the sake of this list weve concentrated on events where comics are advertised as being a significant element of the convention. Welcome to beautiful southern vancouver island, located in southwestern british columbia on the west coast of canada. The calgary expo began in 2005 when a group of local nerds decided to bring some notable comic book artists to calgary, wrangle up some vendors, and put on a fun show for kids of all ages.
Check out upcoming comic book cons, anime conventions, pop culture conventions, expos. This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by informa plc and all resides with them. This convention was the first one where the writer moi, penciller leonard kirk and inker r. Buy comic book expo tickets from the official site. The inaugural canadian national comic book expo 1,500 fans. As an onlineonly comics store, the only place we can see you is at local conventions. Informa plcs registered office is 5 howick place, london sw1p 1wg. Fan expo canada has partnered with buffer festival, the worlds largest international digitalfirst film festival. Once its complete, head over to the passport prize wheel and spin to win. Cbcs team members all share in the love of our hobby and the medium.
Join us to experience four days of programming from. Fan expo canada is an annual speculative fiction fan convention held in toronto, ontario. Attendees can shop hundreds of vendors and exhibitors, check out panels and workshops, meet their favourite stars and creators, and celebrate what makes them geeky. You can expect to find similar turn out and enthusiasm for superhero culture as you would anywhere else. Whats a game you keep coming back tothe one you end up playing over and over again. Fan expo canada is the largest comics, scifi, horror, anime, and gaming event in. Calgary expo, known in full as the calgary comic and entertainment expo, is an annual fan convention held at stampede park in calgary, alberta, canada. Per the supreme intelligence of greggy, i have had to cancel my calgary suites hotel and golden, bc hotel booking tofrom calgary expo. Drumheller is a place like no other, with a population of over 8,000 people it also attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Check out upcoming comic book cons, anime conventions, pop culture conventions, expos, and. Based on the developments globally and in alberta, that covid19 continues to present, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to. Fan expo canada has been acquired by the multinational informa. Fan expo canada is an annual speculative fiction fan convention held in toronto. It was founded as the canadian national comic book expo in 1995. For more than a decade, all new comics has built the best online comics subscription service exclusively for. Legendary comics creator nicola cuti, creator of eman and moonchild the starbabe, has passed away at the age of 75. Omitted are the many literary and science fictionfantasy conventions that do not activelypromote comics as an element of their event.
Canadian national comic book expo 1998 information. The calgary comic and entertainment expo convention. It was a massive week for television trailers and promos, with all of the biggest assembled right here. As comic conventions get bigger across the globe, comic con canada cities have become increasing attractive destinations for geek fandom.
We are proud to provide certification and grading services for collectors and hobbyist in the comic book industry. If california had to shut down yosemite natl park, then i expect city of calgary to postpone calgary expo due to covid19 fears. Victoria comic book expo western canadas biggest littlest comic. We have 10 special locations for you to get your passport stamped. Get your cosplay ready, fan expo season has started in canada. Montreal comiccon on july 3 to 5, toronto fan expo canada from august 27 to 30, the saskatoon. Whether its talking directly to a writer about an appearance in our store or negotiating a deal for publishing a book for the museum, book expo is an important show. Since its founding more than two decades ago, fan expo canada has gradually become the largest speculative fiction conference in canada and one of the largest in the world alongside such major conferences as san diego comiccon and cologne, germanys gamescom. Canadian comics vancouver comic show news and updates. I can always rebook if some hail mary happens and this con isnt cancelled. Toronto comicon i march 20 22, 2020 toronto comic con. Our staff of friendly and dedicated employees offer over 250 years of experience in the comic book market place, and look forward to assisting you. A list of upcoming canadian conventions from the biggest convention database as.