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Celebrating 30 Years of Comic-Kazi
July 1st marks our 30th anniversary! Can you believe we've been around for three decades?! We're super excited to be reaching this huge milestone as a family-run business. From our humble beginnings in Northland Mall back in 1994, then moving to our bigger location on Macleod Trail, and now settling into our current (and even bigger space) behind Chinook LRT Station, it's been an amazing journey and we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon ☺️
It's all thanks to loyal customers like you that have made it possible through floods and the pandemic. Your support has kept us going strong. Comic-Kazi is all about our love for comic book heroes, manga and pop culture, and we're so happy to continue being a part of the growing fandom in the Calgary community. We couldn't have done it without you! Here's to many more years of fun, laughs, and celebrating being a nerd!
Storewide Sale
June 29 - July 31
In-Store Sale
10% OFF your purchase when you spend $50+
20% OFF your purchase when you spend $150+
30% OFF your purchase when you spend $300+
Some exclusions may apply. See in-store for details.
Chance to win a FREE GIFT with every purchase you make in-store!
There are 24 gifts available to win every day until July 31st! Prizes include Gift Certificates, Figures, Posters, and more! See in-store for details. Hurry, while supplies last.
Let the Celebrations Begin!
June 29 - July 31
Event, Guests Signings, and more!
The celebrations kick off at the end of June and run through July, with an exciting line up of events! We're thrilled to announce that various guest Artists and Writers will be visiting our shop for signings, meet and greets, and more. It's the perfect opportunity to meet your favourite creators, get your comics signed, and dive into the world of comic book artistry. Bring your friends and family, it's free to attend! Details and updates of our upcoming guests of honour will be posted here frequently in addition to Facebook and Instagram.
Join us for a month-long celebration filled with festivities and geeking out 🙌
Saturday, June 29 ~ Hugh Rookwood
Sunday, June 30 ~ Steve Colle
Saturday, July 6 ~ Sheldon Bueckert from 11 AM - 4 PM
Saturday, July 13 RESCHEDULED ~ Hugh Rookwood
Sunday, July 14 ~ Johnny Luu
Saturday, July 20 ~ Steve Gervais
Sunday, July 21 ~ Sheldon Bueckert from 12PM - 4 PM
Saturday, July 27 ~ Dario Carrasco Jr. from 11AM - 5PM
Sunday, July 28 ~ Sami Francis
Saturday, August 3 ~ Dario Carrasco Jr.
Wednesday, August 14 ~ Hugh Rookwood from 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday, August 17~ Sheldon Bueckert from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, August 18 ~ Hugh Rookwood from 12 PM - 5 PM
Hugh Rookwood
Guest Appearance
Sunday, August 18 from 12 PM - 5 PM
Hugh is a talented award winning Comic Book Artist known for his variant covers for Action Comics, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rick & Morty...and more! Hugh frequently sets up shop with us on Saturdays for free signings, sketching, and chatting with folks at Comic-Kazi! To learn more about Hugh and his career go to his Portfolio Site and follow him on Facebook and Instagram.
Steve Colle
Guest Appearance
To be announced
Steve Colle is an experienced comic book editor renowned for his keen eye for detail and deep understanding of storytelling. He is the Founder of Comic Book Editors Alliance. With years of experience in the comic book industry, Steve has worked with various publishers and has helped shape numerous successful comic series. Steve loves to get folks engaged and educate readers on their knowledge of comic book editing and what to look out for, whether you're an aspiring artist or writer, or a fan of reading comics! It's a fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field and gain valuable insights into the world of comic book editing. Join us and enhance your understanding of what makes a comic book truly exceptional!
Sheldon Bueckert
Guest Appearance
Saturday, August 17 from 11 AM - 4 PM
Sheldon Bueckert is a talented comic book artist known for his dynamic and detailed illustrations. With a portfolio showcasing a range of vibrant characters and intricate scenes, Sheldon has made a significant impact in the world of comic art. We are excited to announce that Sheldon Bueckert will be at our store for free signings as part of our 30th-anniversary celebrations. Don't miss the chance to meet this incredible artist in person!
With every purchase you make from Sheldon you'll receive a free comic with his cover art on it, while supplies last.
- Pre-drawn sketch covers (Sheldon will be offering a pre-appearance commission list, see below)
- Art prints and framed art prints
- Comics with Sheldon's cover art
- Many copies of Department of Truth #1 with Sheldon's cover art. This is the 1st print when the comic debuted.
Pre-Signing Commission List
10 spots available
Deadline to request commission is July 4th
Headshot - $75 ink only, $125 full colour
Half body - $125 ink only, $175 full colour
Contact Sheldon for your commission by July 4th at shadowpupstudios@gmail.com
View Sheldon's artwork on his Portfolio Site, Facebook, Instagram, and X (Formerly known as Twitter).
Johnny Luu
Guest Appearance
To be announced
Steve Gervais
Guest Appearance
To be announced
He's a man who has done it all! Steve is an Illustrator, Animator, Graphic Designer, Spray Paint Artist, and probably a lot more! Steve is a talented artist who excels in mixed media art. His unique style blends spray paint with other media to bring our favourite comic book heroes to life in a distinctive way. You'll definitely want to check out his prints and original watercolor paintings he'll have at his signing!
Steve was a key member of the indy comic label Vicious Ambitious and most recently collaborated with fellow artist Hugh Rookwood in the award winning animated book John Ware.
Check out more of Steve's artwork on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and his Portfolio Site.
Dario Carrasco Jr.
Guest Appearance
To be announced
Let's give a warm welcome to the talented and accomplished comic book artist Dario Carrasco for not one, but TWO appearances during our 30th Anniversary Celebration!
Dario’s First published work wasTime City #5 by Rocket Comics (1990) and was followed by a short story collaboration forNinja High School Annual for Antarctic Press. From 1994 through 1998, Dario moved over to Dark Horse Comics, where he worked on the following titles: Star Wars Tales Of The Jedi: The Sith War series, Golden Age Of The Sith series,Fall Of The Sith Empire series & Jedi Academy: Leviathan mini-series, all collaboration work with prolific writer/novelist Kevin J. Anderson.
To see more of Dario's work check out his Deviant Art
Sami Francis
Guest Appearance
To be announced
Sami Francis is a talented comic book variant artist based in Edmonton, known for her distinctive and captivating artwork. She has collaborated with renowned publishers such as IDW and Archie Comics, with her work being notably featured in Sabrina the Teenage Witch #1. Sami's professional career in the comic book industry began shortly after graduating from 2D animation in Vancouver, BC, and ever since is doing amazing cover art for variant covers such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #147 and #150.
Check out more of Sami's artwork on her website and follow her on Instagram and Tik Tok!
