JUNE 25, 2018 GUESTS:

JASON COPLAND

Jason Copland is a Vancouver based comic book artist whose work includes Judge Dredd (IDW), What If? (Marvel) and KILL ALL MONSTERS OMNIBUS Vol1, the giant monster vs giant robot OGN from Dark Horse Comics. He is currently working on his new near future graphic novel, FULL TILT. His work has also been published by BOOM!, Image and many others.

www.jasoncopland.com
twitter.com/JasonCopland

RYAN HESHKA

Ryan Heshka has been a full time artist and illustrator for over eighteen years, with previous experience in animation and interior design. His artwork has appeared in the pages of the New York Times, Vanity Fair, the Wall Street Journal, Esquire, and Playboy, as well as numerous book jackets. He has released two children's books, one of which, "Welcome to Monster Town", was optioned by DreamWorks. His personal art has been exhibited in galleries across North America and Europe, with a solo show in Milan slated for November.

May 2018 marked the North American release of "Mean Girls Club: Pink Dawn", his graphic novel follow up to the cult comic "Mean Girls Club" published by Nobrow (UK). He lives and works in Vancouver, with his wife Marinda, and their daughter Roxy.

www.ryanheshka.com

MARCELO MATERE

Marcelo Matere has the job that every kid once dreamed of: he creates giant robots for Toys, Games, T-shirts, and Movies! He has already done work for brands like Star Wars, Avengers, Transformers, Marvel's Iron Man, Spider-Man and Gi Joe. Worked as a visual developer and storyboard artist for animation studios like Disney Animation, Cartoon Network, Dreamworks and many others! He also illustrates kids books and Transformers comics for the American market since 2004! Last year he worked on illustrations for the mobile game Transformers: Forged to Fight, developed by Kabam, one of the biggest game studios in Vancouver!

For VANCOUVER COMIC & TOY SHOW, Marcelo is going to bring the Transformers 2014 NYCC Poster, exclusive prints, original art for comics and toy package and doing limited commissions during the show.

www.MarceloMatere.com
twitter.com/marcelomatere

VCTS EXCLUSIVE PRINT!

WE ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE 1ST EVER VANCOUVER COMIC & TOY SHOW EXCLUSIVE PRINT!

Created exclusively for Vancouver Comic & Toy Show #14 by artist extraordinaire & Special Guest MARCELO MATERE!

This stunning homage to Marvel's most epic Super-Hero battle - the classic HULK vs. THING - will be available at the Show this coming Sunday.

Featuring a Limited Signed & Numbered COLOUR Edition Run of 30 - plus a Limited Signed & Numbered BLACK & WHITE Sketch Variant Run of 20!

Excelsior!

JOHN GALLAGHER

Born curious and raised on a steady diet of comic books and Saturday afternoon double features sealed John's fate at an early age and the world was spared another lawyer. Star Wars flipped the switch and come hell or high water he was going to do that for a living. Many years and countless drawings later, John started at Bioware in 1995. Time flew by and millions of games sold later it was time for new challenges. He relocated to Vancouver in 2008 to work in film and television.

Currently illustrating THE FLASH and SUPERGIRL for CW, John keeps busy doing feature, series and look development for diverse projects like "DEFIANCE, ONCE UPON A TIME, FALLING SKIES and CONTINUUM". John has also worked on the upcoming "POWER RANGERS" feature. During rare downtime, this proud father sips from Russell's Teapot and contemplates Shrodinger's Equation, all while visiting with a delightful legion of imaginary friends. His his latest work can be seen on The Umbrella Academy, Titans and new Marvel Studios properties.

PENNYBLACK TATTOO

PennyBlack Tattoo will be at the show tattooing live on stage:

PennyBlack Tattoo is an award winning tattoo studio, founded on Canada Day 2010. There are currently 5 artists working with the studio, with styles ranging from traditional Americana to watercolour illustrations through to fine-line black work, and everything in between!

PennyBlack has been fortunate enough to work with some spectacular international guest artists, one of which will be appearing at the show! Anna, from Paris, has a passion for Anime tattoing-- She will fit right in!

So come up and meet us, let's put some art on you!

Website: pennyblacktattoo.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/PennyBlackTattoo
Instagram: www.instagram.com/pennyblackink

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Meet some of our artists:

ANDREA BAEZA

Drea Baeza has been tattooing in the wilds of Alberta for the better part of a decade, same amount in the GVA!. She loves her job. She geeks. She has the capacity to geek.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/m0nkeylovepants

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KEITH DUROCHER

Keith started tattooing 11 years ago, at a small studio called Vampire Tattoo. 8 years ago he opened PennyBlack with his wife Shayla, and the adventure has yet to slow down. He tends to enjoy traditional styles the most, as well as darker black and grey images-- all halloween, all the time! Keith has also been an avid pen-and-paper RolePlay gamer for 30+ years, and has also spent time as a journalist for PC gaming websites-- so he's no stranger to pop culture, and enjoys applying designs based on this culture to other fans!

Instagram: www.instagram.com/zombonomicon

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ANNA MIM

From Paris, where she has learned the art of tattoo until she opened and ran her own shop for 2 years, Anna Mimink decided to combine her art with her will to discover the world. She is since 2015 a "tattooist on the road". She worked in Asia, Oceania, Europe and participated in several International Tattoo Convention, she is now doing a North American tour and will be in Vancouver this summer.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/miminktattoo

CODY NAPLES

Cody Naples is a professional RPG Game Master and creator of Tabletop Adventures, a high-end RPG gaming service in Metro Vancouver. Cody has run RPGs for PAX West, GottaCON, Terminal City, and LANtasy. Drop by his table and join in for a quick game, check out some miniatures and terrain, and roll the dice for a chance to win great gaming prizes!

www.TableTopAdventures.org

CBCS COMIC BOOK CERTIFICATION SERVICE

GET YOUR COMICS CERTIFIED AND GRADED.

We are happy to announce that CBCS will be returning to the Vancouver Comic and Toy show in February!

They will be accepting on-site submissions & witnessing signatures during the show.

Also, for anyone wishing to have their books pressed before grading, this will be an option offered through CBCS as well.

CBCS WILL BE OFFERING CUSTOMERS 2 PAYMENT OPTIONS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:

1) Customers can submit directly to CBCS through the booth using their credit card or US cash, with the books being shipped directly back to them - basically, business as usual.

2) Customers can submit through Liam Sturgess� (CBCS Representative) dealer account using CANADIAN cash, cheque or E-transfer (in advance or day of), with books returning to Liam and available for pickup at Four Destinations Records in West Vancouver, OR returned to their address of choice (which will require CBCS to contact the customer for payment of shipping).

For option 1), the pricing is the exact same as previous shows, with shipping being calculated once the books are at CBCS.

For option 2), the grading prices in CANADIAN $ are the following, by tier and per book:

Modern: $23.00
2-Day Modern: $50.00
Expanded: $38.00
Consumer: $43.00
Quickstream: $73.00
Rapid: $112.00
1-Day: 2.75% of Fair Market Value (min. $187.00 CAD, max. $3425.00 CAD)

Reholder: $13.00
Fast Pass: $13.00
Image: $8.00
Slideshow: $375.00

Customers wishing to pay with Canadian funds through Liam's company, Sturgess Prime Culture can do so. For those wishing to do so, please consult the Pricing Sheet below:

Please refer to CBCS website for descriptions on the different service tiers offered here at:

www.CBCSComics.com

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ALSO: PLEASE NOTE:

CBCS will also be accepting submissions for signature opportunities for the following conventions:

- Washington Toy and Geek Fest (June 30th - July 1st)
- Montreal Comicon (July 6th - July 8th)
- Fan Expo Canada (August 30th - September 2nd)

We encourage guests of the VCTS to check out the guest lists and see what books they might want to get signed! Anything submitted for signatures at these shows carry a $10 facilitator fee in addition to grading fees.

TOY TRADERS TO MATCH GIFT CARDS $ FOR $

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show will be handing out the following gift cards during the show: Three $20 gift cards for use anywhere at the show to be randomly handed out at the door! There will also be two $50.00 Gift Cards given out during the day. An additional two $100 gift cards will be given out at 3:00 & 4:00!

In addition to the multiple Vancouver Comic & Toy Show Gift Cards - Matthew Purdy, owner of Toy Traders has graciously matched Toy Trader Bucks $ for $ on the $50 & $100 cards, to be used on any merchandise at his tables!

FOOD BANK DRIVE!

Give with your Heart & donate a non-perishable food item and/or cash donation & receive 1 extra Raffle Ticket towards any of our infamous Gift Certificate Door Prizes!