Comic Events and Conventions
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2013
CONVENTIONS
This event features local self-published zine and comic creators. Come and meet them and purchase their books. The last show was April 14th, 2012. lease email robert@thedragonweb.com if you'd like to participate or attend next year's show! This is a great literacy promoting event that runs in multiple cities across Canada, the closest being Kitchener. While not comic-focused, there are always comic stores and events at the various cons, and a ton of book-sellers and book-related programming. This year, it takes place on Sunday, September 23rd, 2012. These guys run a bunch of different conventions for comics and anime. Their big 4-day show is August 23rd to 26th, 2012, and has programming and guests for comics, anime, gaming, horror, and sci-fi. They have several 1-day shows throughout the year, and a 2-day show on March 10th-11th, 2012. Check out their website for more details! Formerly the Paradise Toronto Comicon, now a Wizard World show! This show takes place March 24-25, 2012. This is the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, and your best chance to meet all your independent and small press faves, as well as find out about the coolest up-and-comers. The next one is May 5th-6th, 2012, at the Toronto Reference Library. Check their website for guests and more details. This site is devoted to giving you up-to-date news and reports from conventions all around the world. Go to this site and link to any con your heart desires.AWARDS
An organization dedicated to honouring the contributions of English and French Canadian comic artists and writers in the areas of mainstream comics, cartooning, self-publishing, kids books, and webcomics. This event changes locations and dates each year. Check their site for more information. The Dragon is the proud sponsor of the Comics for Kids Award. These awards honour top English Canadian comics and graphic novels. This event usually coincides with TCAF.PAST EVENTS
Eisner Celebration Party: July 27th, 2012
Kazoo Zine and Comic Fest 2012: April 14th, 2012
![]() Kazoo Zine and Comic Fest 2012 |
![]() Award Winners: L-R Nick Maandag, Julian Evans, Adam Aylard |
![]() Winning Books |
Avengers vs. X-Men Launch Party: April 3rd, 2012
The spread: snacks, prizes, and a movie |
Junia says "The Dragon sides with the X-Men!" |
Guelph Zombie Walk: October 15th, 2011
Comics for Kids Workshops


