{"id":11,"date":"2026-05-17T14:18:18","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T14:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kcomicsfest.ca\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-06-15T16:11:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T16:11:02","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kcomicsfest.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kitchener Comic Arts Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Kitchener COmic Arts Festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Guests, Local Comic Book Artists, Scavenger Hunt & more!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Be sure to join us on Saturday, June 20th from 11AM-4PM at the Gaukel Block in Kitchener for the first annual Kitchener Comic Arts Festival!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Scavenger Hunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Get signed prints & comics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Meet special guests!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Comic Books & Graphic Novels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Comic Books<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Graphic Novels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Posters, Art Prints and More<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Actress – Hyperion (The Boys)<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

      Rafia Iqbal<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      The Kitchener Comic Arts Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Free print by Marvin Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Free with every admission, Get yours at the Info Station!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

      … get this Prints Signed by the Artist for FREE!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Show Schedule:<\/strong>
      11:00AM Doors Open

      4:00PM Doors Close<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Presented by Studiocomix<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      For over 10 years, Studiocomix has supported independent comic books, graphic novels and sequential art in Canada. We are proud to host our first Kitchener Comics Art Festival and we hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      About the Kitchener Comic Arts Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The Kitchener Comic Arts Festival<\/strong> brings together the best local comic book artists, writers and publishers in a fun, family-friendly experience. Enjoy cosplay, comic books, art, special guests, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This one-day event takes place Saturday, June 20th at the 44 Gaukel Creative Workspace (44 Gaukel St., Kitchener, Ontario). <\/strong>
      Admission is FREE!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Take a look at some of the attractions and vendors you can expect to see:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      New Special Guests<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Rafia Iqbal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Hyperion – The Boys<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Joining us for the first time!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Just announced: Rafia Iqbal, who portrayed Hyperion in The Boys (Amazon Prime), will be attending her first comicon in the KW region! <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Comic Book Artists & Authors:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Jeff Campbell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Artist, Mr. Chinny<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Alfonso Espinos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Illustrator & Editor – Studiocomix Press<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Rodolfo Martinez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Writer & Publisher – Lucha Comics<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Sandra Wilson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Craig Ferguson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Roxy Reed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Ivan Kocmarek<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Comic Book Historian<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      The Becka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Vinny Thompson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Andre Campbell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Jayson Tench<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Mike Simbajon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      George Todorovski<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Artist & Author – Elsewhere Media<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Graham Misiurak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Lucky Devil Comics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Marvin Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Kingdom of Sunshine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Vincent Marchesano<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Rene Vriends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Elsewhere Media<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Ryan Poirier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Accidental Creations<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      We Got The Geek<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Podcast<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Old Goat Books<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Flora Nox Atelier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Pasquale Marco Veltri<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Cigarette Man<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      DJ Good Dr<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Master of Ceremonies<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Mel Taylor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Yuriy Levytskyy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Nuclear Convoy Productions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Candy’s Flair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Star Crossed Productions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Tom Reidt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Science Fiction Author<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Sketch Soldier<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      These special guests will be selling prints, comics, books, commissions and more!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Featured Sponsors & Exhibitors:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      Studiocomix Press<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Comic Book Publisher<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Lucha Comics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      CPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Comic BOok Grading & Preservation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Lookin for Heroes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Legacy Greens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Aardvark-Vanaheim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      Tri-Stream Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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      And don’t forget – there will also be family friendly activities!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      This contest is free to enter, and family friendly!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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      Are you a vendor looking for more information?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Getting started is easy: just email info@studiocomix.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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