Free Comic Book Day on the First Saturday in May - Participating Locations in the Kitchener Waterloo Area #FCBD22

 

I have always been a fan of Free Comic Book Day! It is a great day to see what is buzzing in your community.  When I first heard of Free Comic Book Day I thought it was a day that comic book stores got rid of old comic books that didn't sell. BOY WAS I WRONG!

What Is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is when comic companies such as Marvel and DC Comics giveaway limited edition Comics made especially for this yearly event. It takes place on the first Saturday in May annually.

Check out this year's list in the video below or head to https://www.freecomicbookday.com

There is something for every age group and every store seems to have a different selection. It is almost like a treasure hunt!

Free Comic Book Day takes place at most comic book stores and some retail book stores. Check your local listings for comic book stores to see if they take part in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.  Here are the Kitchener Waterloo Area Comic Book retailers that are participating this year

LOOKIN FOR HEROES

93 Ontario St S

Kitchener, ON, N2G1X5

(519) 570-0873

CARRY-ON COMICS and BOOKS

32 King Street North

Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8

(519) 886-4267

J and J Cards And Collectables

230 Weber Street North

Waterloo, ON, N2J3H4

(519) 725-0443

RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS

124 Bishop Street North

Unit 14

Cambridge, ON, N3H2K1

(519) 653-4460

THE DRAGON

55 Wyndham St N

Unit T-19B

Guelph, ON, N1H7T8

(519) 763-5544

THE DRAGON

987 Gordon St.

UNIT 5B

Guelph, ON, N1G4W3

(519) 265-4552

If none of those locations are near you then make sure to visit the Free Comic Book Day Store Locator Page https://www.freecomicbookday.com/StoreLocator

If you know of a local retailer participating in Free Comic Book Day that is not on this list, make sure to leave it in the comment section of the post!

Make sure to come back after you did your Free Comic Book Day run and let us know which comics you received!

Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Lets You Show Off Your Inner Superhero - Prize Pack Giveaway

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets to attend this experience, but this just means we're able to tell you all about it and giveaway a prize pack too! Enter the contest at the end of this post. 

In October we were invited to visit Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and as you may remember we really enjoyed the experience. The immersive exhibit let us interact with the Avengers and feel like we were superheroes ourselves.

The Instagrammable, must-see exhibition features multiple rooms dedicated to your favourite Avengers characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Captain America, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Black Widow, The Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and more. Along with getting up-close-and-personal with original props and costumes straight from the big screen, guests are invited to:

Revel in awe at Iron Man’s “Hall of Armour”

Explore Bruce Banner’s lab, providing insights into the mind of the mean, green, rage-machine called the Hulk

Gain access to Captain America’s “Top Secret” personnel file

Inspect Black Widow’s arsenal of high-tech weapons

Learn about the “Super Soldier Serum” that transformed Steve Rogers in Marvel Studios’ Captain America: The First Avenger

Witness Captain America’s legendary shield up-close

Experience the Kingdom of Wakanda in the Black Panther exhibit

And so much more!

As you can see in the video above, Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. has lots of Health and Safety protocols in place.  There are social distancing floor decals, capacity limits, diligent cleaning, and contactless payment in the gift shop.  To learn more about their Health and Safety procedures, you can see the dedicated page on their website. You can also visit the Yorkdale Capacity Centre page to see how close the mall is to capacity.

Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Tickets are a Great Gift

Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is on until January 9, 2022, which means you can give them as gifts for the recipients to use over the Holiday Break.  Visit https://www.avengersstationcanada.com for all the up-to-date information and to purchase tickets.

We have something else that might make a great gift too! See our latest Instagram Reel

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Marvel Avengers' S.T.A.T.I.O.N. Puts You in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Please note that we were given a Media Coverage Pass to attend this experience, but that just means we get to tell you all about it and you get a preview of what took place. 

Many of our readers know that we are BIG fans of the Marvel Movies and are often some of the first people in Canada to see the films and live-action events. This time we got to take our experience one step further by immersing ourselves in the surroundings of Marvel Avengers' S.T.A.T.I.O.N. 

Avengers Assemble

The Marvel Avengers' S.T.A.T.I.O.N. exhibit is a multi-media experience. They have assembled a mix of costumes that were worn in the film, display replicas, interactive posts and video screens that bring you back to your favourite moments in the films. It's like you have been put into a Marvel Movie set. 

In my reel below you get a glimpse of what we did at the exhibit. 

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I am sure you can tell by the video that IRON MAN is my favorite Marvel Super Hero, but I really do love all the characters!

 

I even have a favourite villain and no it is not Thanos.

It happens to be Loki.

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October 2021 Features at Marvel Avengers' S.T.A.T.I.O.N.

Don't miss out on these features happening this month

The retail store attached to the exhibit will carry one of the largest selections of children’s Avengers costumes for Halloween throughout the month of October; including Black Panther, Hulk, Black Widow, Thor, Iron Man, Falcon and Thanos. Avengers branded character kids masks will also be available for purchase on site. (Ticket purchase not required to enter retail store, retail store is open to the public from 10am to 8pm daily, 7pm Sundays). *All guests who book a ticket to attend between October 27-31 will receive a commemorative limited-edition Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. poster.  *A Marvel trivia contest will run for the entire month of October for a chance to win plush Marvel Avengers toys, action figures and an official Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. “Roots Canada” Hoodie sweatshirt.

Get Your Tickets

Guests of Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. step into the world of the Avengers, discovering intelligence and cutting-edge science. After completing their training, participants only have one thing left to do: Assemble! 

The Instagrammable, must-see exhibition features multiple rooms dedicated to your favourite Avengers characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Captain America, Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Black Widow, The Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and more. Along with getting up-close-and-personal with original props and costumes straight from the big screen.

Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. is on now through to January 9, 2022 at Yorkdale Mall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.avengersstationcanada.com/ 

You can also follow them online at these links

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AvengersStationCanada

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avengersstationcanada

Have you been to Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.? Let us know how you enjoyed it in the comments below because we love hearing from our readers.

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Disney + Fox Release Dates 2019-2027

When I mention Disney + Fox it may make you think of Nick Wilde from Zootopia.....

....  but that's not what I mean this time.

Instead I am talking about the Walt Disney Studios acquisition of Fox Film Studios.

This has changed the line up of films coming up quite drastically.

Back in November I told you about the Disney film release timeline, but there has been lots of changes since then.

Now the list includes the release dates until 2027!

See the full list below

2019 Films
5/10/19 FSL TOLKIEN
5/24/19 DIS ALADDIN
6/7/19 FOX DARK PHOENIX
6/21/19 DIS TOY STORY 4
7/12/19 FOX STUBER
7/19/19 DIS LION KING, THE
8/9/19 FOX ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN, THE
8/23/19 FSL READY OR NOT
9/20/19 FOX AD ASTRA
10/4/19 FOX WOMAN IN THE WINDOW, THE
10/18/19 DIS MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL
11/15/19 FOX FORD v. FERRARI
11/22/19 DIS FROZEN 2
12/20/19 DIS STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
Wed 12/25/19 FOX SPIES IN DISGUISE

2020 Films
1/10/20 FOX UNDERWATER
2/14/20 FOX UNTITLED KINGSMAN MOVIE
2/21/20 FOX CALL OF THE WILD
3/6/20 DIS ONWARD
3/27/20 DIS MULAN
4/3/20 FOX NEW MUTANTS, THE
5/1/20 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
5/29/20 DIS ARTEMIS FOWL
6/19/20 DIS UNTITLED PIXAR ANIMATION
7/3/20 FOX FREE GUY
7/17/20 FOX BOB'S BURGERS
7/24/20 DIS JUNGLE CRUISE
8/14/20 DIS ONE AND ONLY IVAN, THE
10/9/20 FOX DEATH ON THE NILE
11/6/20 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
11/6/20 FOX RON'S GONE WRONG
Wed 11/25/20 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY ANIMATION
12/18/20 FOX WEST SIDE STORY
Wed 12/23/20 DIS CRUELLA

2021 Films
2/12/21 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
3/5/21 FOX NIMONA
3/12/21 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
5/7/21 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
5/28/21 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
6/18/21 DIS UNTITLED PIXAR ANIMATION
7/9/21 DIS UNTITLED INDIANA JONES
7/30/21 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
10/8/21 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
11/5/21 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
11/24/21 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY ANIMATION
12/17/21 FOX AVATAR 2

2022 Films
2/18/22 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
3/18/22 DIS UNTITLED PIXAR
5/6/22 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
5/27/22 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
6/17/22 DIS UNTITLED PIXAR
7/8/22 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
7/29/22 DIS UNTITLED MARVEL
10/7/22 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
11/4/22 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
11/23/22 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY ANIMATION
12/16/22 DIS UNTITLED STAR WARS

2023 Films
2/17/23 DIS UNTITLED DISNEY LIVE ACTION
12/22/23 FOX AVATAR 3

2024 Films
12/20/24 DIS UNTITLED STAR WARS

2025 Films
12/19/25 FOX AVATAR 4

2026 Films
12/18/26 DIS UNTITLED STAR WARS

2027 Films
12/17/27 FOX AVATAR 5

Free Comic Book Day May 5, 2018 #FCBD18

I have always been a fan of Free Comic Book Day! It is a great day to see what is buzzing in your community.  When I first heard of Free Comic Book Day I thought it was a day that comic book stores got rid of old comic books that didn't sell. BOY WAS I WRONG!

 

What Is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is when comic companies such as Marvel and DC Comics giveaway limited edition Comics made especially for this yearly event.

You can find a sneak peak at this year’s MARVEL comics at https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Article/210962-Look-Inside-Marvels-Free-Comic-Book-Day-Comics

and many others at https://www.freecomicbookday.com/catalog

Every store seems to have a different selection, so it is almost like a treasure hunt!

Where Does Free Comic Book Day Take Place?

Free Comic Book Day takes place at most comic book store and some retail book stores. Check your local listings for comic book stores to see if they take part in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.  Here in Kitchener Waterloo Area Comic Book retailers are

LOOKIN FOR HEROES
93 Ontario St S

Kitchener, ON, N2G1X5

(519) 570-0873

 

HAGANLAND INC

3310 KING STREET EAST

KITCHENER, ON, N2A1B3

(519) 569-9431

 

CARRY-ON COMICS and BOOKS

32 King Street North

Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8

(519) 886-4267

 

J and J Cards And Collectables

230 Weber Street North

Waterloo, ON, N2J3H4

(519) 725-0443

 

RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS

124 Bishop Street North

Unit 14

Cambridge, ON, N3H2K1

(519) 653-4460

 

THE DRAGON
55 Wyndham St N

Unit T-19B

Guelph, ON, N1H7T8

(519) 763-5544

 

If none of those locations are near you then make sure to visit the Free Comic Book Day Store Locator Page

If you know of a local retailer participating in Free Comic Book Day that is not on this list, make sure to leave it in the comment section of the post!

Make sure to come back after you did your Free Comic Book Day run and let us know which comics you received!

#IronMan Began A Decade of Marvel Movies – Enter The #Marvel10YearSweepstakes

Can you believe Iron Man debuted on the big screen 10 years ago? To celebrate Marvel brought all their actors together….

 

…. and took an amazing photo.

 

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They are celebrating a decade of Marvel movies with a new contest! Learn more below

Enter To Win

 

Enter the #Marvel10YearSweepstakes for a chance to win a fantastic prize

The Marvel 10-Year Sweepstakes will take place across social media and last for five weeks, from February 8 to March 15. Each week of the sweepstakes features a different Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Fans can post a photo of themselves on Twitter or Instagram and/or tweet their favorite personal memory from the film of the week using the film hashtag and #Marvel10YearSweepstakes to be entered for a chance to win.

 Each week, a drawing will take place and a winner will be selected. The weekly winner will receive the Ultimate Marvel Fan prize package, including Marvel Studios’ “Captain Marvel” set visit; Marvel Studios visit and tour; tickets to Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” premiere; all transportation and lodging; and more. Full prize details, information on how to enter and official sweepstakes rules can be found at: www.marvel.com/10YearSweepstakes

 

This is such exciting news. I knew that I had to share it with all you!

The November Rain Makes It The Best Time To See The God Of Thunder: Thor Ragnarok Review

 

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to give you our opinion of the film

 

Last month we let you know that THOR was returning to the big screen in case you were wondering what the GOD OF THUNDER has been up to. We are thrilled to report that THOR RAGNAROK is spectacular movie for fans of the Marvel Heroes.  Even THOR himself has accepted himself as a hero and spends the first part of the movie explaining where he has been and what he expects to happen (being that he has been having visions since Avengers Age of Ultron).

 

While his visions are starting to come to fruition, they don’t pan out exactly the way he expects them too and so the adventure begins. Many things are explained Including why he no longer is sporting his long locks.

Look Out For Loki

While you think the film is about Thor’s journey, it was Loki (a favourite character of mine) that set all of this in motion.

 

Although he does not feel this way at the start of the film, he soon starts feeling the weight of what he has done.  Together, while approaching it in 2 very different ways, the sons of Odin being to forge a path to set things right.

While the earlier THOR films were much more dramatic this film takes the tone of brotherly love in a comedic sense.  Whether it is the brothers story of Thor and Loki, or the brotherhood of the Avengers when Thor is reunited with Hulk.  In fact there are a few storylines that include sibling rivalry in this film.  Another way that this film is a departure from earlier Thor films is how it looks.  It has much more to do with outer space giving it a Guardians of the Galaxy feel which may be because of the upcoming meld of the Avengers and the Guardians in Infinity War.  As always, we suggest watching for unexpected cameos and stay right to the end of the film.

This November is sure to be filled with glimpses of the GOD OF THUNDER on the screen and with our current weather situation, we think it is a great time to see Thor Ragnarok in theatres.

Advance Screening of Thor Ragnarok In Calgary or Edmonton – Enter To Win

 

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance to attend the advance screening too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

 

Where’s Thor?

Remember Thor having visions in Avengers: Age of Ultron? Did that leave you perplexed?

Do you remember when I told you stay through the credits during Doctor Strange? Did you see a familiar face?

Did you see Captain America Civil War? Did you notice that two of The Avengers were missing from the film?

Have you been wondering where’s Thor?

If you have been as curious about what is going with THE GOD OF THUNDER then have no fear, the wait is almost over!

Thor Ragnarok Arrives November 3^rd

Need more info? Stay up to date by following Marvel Canada’s social links
Like Marvel Canada on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarvelCanada

Like Marvel Canada on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MarvelEntCA

Does this sound like a movie that you will enjoy? Then enter the contest below

 

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT - Enter To Win

 

We are giving away a Pair of Tickets to attend the advance screening in Calgary or Edmonton! Just enter the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to leave a comment at the bottom of this post with which city you choose if you were to win the tickets. PLEASE NOTE THIS CONTEST IS FOR TICKETS ONLY. YOU MUST PROVIDE YOUR OWN TRANSPORTATION.  PLEASE ONLY ENTER THIS CONTEST IF YOU ARE ABLE TO ATTEND THE ADVANCE SCREENING ON NOVEMBER 1, 2017

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Free Comic Book Day In Kitchener Waterloo And Area May 6, 2017

I have always been a fan of Free Comic Book Day! It is a great day to see what is buzzing in your community.  When I first heard of Free Comic Book Day I thought it was a day that comic book stores got rid of old comic books that didn't sell. BOY WAS I WRONG!

What Is Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is when comic companies such as Marvel and DC Comics giveaway limited edition Comics made especially made for this yearly event.

This year there is a special edition Spiderman Comic Book available! How do I know that? Listen to Spiderman himself tell you all about it!

 

Where Does Free Comic Book Day Take Place?

Free Comic Book Day takes place at most comic book store and some retail book stores. Check you local listings for comic book stores to see if they take part in FREE COMIC BOOK DAY.  Here in Kitchener Waterloo Area Comic Book retailers are

LOOKIN FOR HEROES
93 Ontario St S

Kitchener, ON, N2G1X5
(519) 570-0873

HAGANLAND INC

3310 KING STREET EAST
KITCHENER, ON, N2A1B3
(519) 569-9431

CARRY-ON COMICS and BOOKS

32 King Street North
Waterloo, ON, N2J2W8
(519) 886-4267

J and J Cards And Collectables

230 Weber Street North
Waterloo, ON, N2J3H4
(519) 725-0443

RETRO ROCKET COMICS AND TOYS

124 Bishop Street North
Unit 14
Cambridge, ON, N3H2K1
(519) 653-4460

THE DRAGON
55 Wyndham St N

Unit T-19B
Guelph, ON, N1H7T8
(519) 763-5544

If none of those locations are near you then make sure to visit the Free Comic Book Day Store Locator Page

 If you know of a local retailer participating in Free Comic Book Day that is not on this list, make sure to leave it in the comment section of the post!

Make sure to come back after you did your Free Comic Book Day run and let us know which comics you received!