Tag: Comic Books

  • Comic book heroines get respect on TV

    Comic book heroines get respect on TV

    STORY BY STEFAN LEE Every season seems to bring about some new comic book adaptation blockbuster at the theatres, but why bother leaving the house and venturing into the crowds for a glimpse of heroes in costumes fighting off against villains? What’s the better alternative? Staying home, where you don’t even need to get dressed…

  • Gifting goes geek at the Fan Days: Holiday Expo

    Gifting goes geek at the Fan Days: Holiday Expo

    STORY BY CAIT CARTER A Christmas Sailor Moon chatted with Thor and Elsa December 5 at this year’s Fan Days: Holiday Expo. The expo, which used to be known as the December Toronto Animé Convention, has been running since 2004. It’s an event for guests to shop, meet celebrities and take photos with cosplayers at the…

  • A place for fans to Connect

    A place for fans to Connect

    STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAGAN PITTMAN Comic books, trading cards and board games aren’t everyone’s thing, but for those who enjoy them, there’s a store in Oakville where hobbyists can connect. Comic Connection is almost hidden away in the corner of a building shared by multiple businesses at 490 Speers Rd. Although unassuming from the…