Windsor Comic Cons
Comic Cons and other related events in the Windsor, Ontario, Canada area - listed here! Located just minutes from Detroit, Michigan and less than an hour from many parts of Ohio. Always affordable family fun from the Michalski family's Windsor Comic Cons! Since 2012! Hope to see you at one of our upcoming Comic Book Conventions!
Friday, October 28, 2016
Monday, October 24, 2016
THIS WEEKEND! RetroRama rocks Windsor! Go VIP! Get 2 events for $30!
THIS WEEKEND! RETRORAMA ROCKS WINDSOR! VIP party (Saturday night) with celebrity guests, hors d'oeuvres, Comic Book Legends Original Art Exhibit, 75th Anniversary of Canadian Comics & limited-edition print ---- RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con on Sunday ---- BOTH events for ONLY $30!! Email tonygraycomics@gmail.com NOW to reserve your tickets NOW!!
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Thursday, October 20, 2016
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Oct. 30 Windsor welcomes sponsor Spirit Halloween!
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Vendors/Artists! Book NOW for Windsor's RetroRama w/3,000 attendees!
VENDORS/ARTISTS!! STILL A FEW SPOTS AVAILABLE - BUT BOOK NOW!! Vendor tables only $75!! Artist Alley tables only $50!!
**Write tonygraycomics@gmail.com to BOOK NOW! DON'T MISS OUT ON WINDSOR'S BIGGEST, MOST-AFFORDABLE, BEST-ATTENDED SHOW!!!**
Sell your merch at Windsor’s ORIGINAL, BEST-REVIEWED CON! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Oct 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club!
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Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Sun. Oct. 30th VENDOR ROLL CALL - HAGANLAND COMICS!
VENDORS? YES! RETRORAMA CLASSIC COLLECTIBLES CON (Sun. Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club) GIVES YOU THE BEST VENDORS FROM ACROSS ONTARIO FOR YOUR MONEY! Get ready for our RetroRama vendor rollcall, starting now with Ontario's premiere comic book dealer - Wes Hagan and Haganland Comics! From the BEST selection of HIGH-GRADE KEY BOOKS (from ANY point in comic history!) to his always-RIDICULOUSLY LOW-PRICED SELECTION OF DOLLAR BOOKS and COMIC MAGS, Wes is known throughout North America for his top quality merch! Have a special issue you're chasing? LET US KNOW and we'll let Wes know! ONLY AT RETRORAMA, please welcome back Haganland Comics!!
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con - Sunday Oct 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club! Admission only $10 ($2 donated to LOCAL CHARITIES!) with children 10 and under ALWAYS FREE!
VIP TICKETS only $30 - TWO great events for ONE LOW PRICE! Includes 1 of 100 VIP tickets to our private event on Saturday night Oct 29th at GlassMonkey Studios, FEATURING RETRORAMA GUESTS! Great food! Comic Book Legends Original Art Exhibit! Celebration of 75th Anniversary of Canadian Comics collection! Limited-edition RetroRama print! **PLUS** FLASH-FORWARD PASS to RetroRama the next day - NO WAITING IN LINE!
Monday, October 10, 2016
BEST COMIC CON! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Oct 30th Windsor Caboto Club
Say you like comics at your Con? Us, too! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con will be chock FULL of'em -- MORE THAN OTHER 'Comicons' -- AND LEGENDARY CREATORS to boot!! See everyone at Windsor’s Caboto Club Sunday Oct. 30th. Admission only $10 ($2 donated to LOCAL CHARITIES!) with children 10 and under ALWAYS FREE!! **All celebrity guest' autographs/photo opps/prints just $20 OR LES
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Windsor's BEST Comic Con is RetroRama Oct. 30th at Caboto Club!
COMIC BOOK FANS! RETRORAMA IS YOUR #1 CON FOR COMICS!! Announcing an EXCLUSIVE exhibit celebrating 75-years of Canadian Comics ONLY at our RetroRama VIP PARTY! Celebrate the Great White North's historic (and criminally-unheralded) contributions to the medium, and see a collection of these RARE books in-person, thanks to our good friend and comic historian, Robin Easterbrook! Just another reason to BUY YOUR VIP TICKETS NOW for only $30 - which includes admission to our private party Sat. Oct. 29th at GlassMonkey Studios featuring many RETRORAMA SPECIAL GUESTS, free food from TheDragonfly, limited-edition RetroRama color print, Comic Book Legends Original Art Show (including pieces from icons Ditko; Romita Sr., Morrow, Colan, Robinson & more - many NEVER BEFORE EXHIBITED!) as well as your FLASH-FORWARD PASS to RetroRama the next day - you're paid and NO WAITING IN LINE!!! Get your VIP tickets NOW by writing tonygraycomics@gmail.com with your ticket EMAILED directly to your inbox!!
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Saturday, October 8, 2016
Friday, September 30, 2016
Windsor Rotary Club of Windsor-St. Clair brings you Bozo!
THANKS, ROTARY CLUB WINDSOR-ST. CLAIR! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con welcomes another outstanding local charity - Rotary Club of Windsor-St. Clair - as the official sponsor of Art Cervi, our area's loveable Bozo the Clown from 1966-1980! *FIRST-EVER CONVENTION APPEARANCE!* Don't miss meeting this legendary performer, Sunday Oct. 30th at RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con at Windsor’s Caboto Club, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.!
REMEMBER!! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con offers MORE THAN 150 TABLES OF VENDORS/CELEBRITY GUESTS!!!
**Admission only $10 (with $2 donated to LOCAL Windsor Charities!) with children 10 and under ALWAYS FREE! **PLUS!** ALL GUEST AUTOGRAPHS/PHOTOS/PRINTS $20 OR LESS!!**
Home page: www.Facebook.com/RetroRamaWindsor
STAR-STUDDED RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Sun. Oct 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club!
- Erin Moran ('Happy Days' - Joanie Cunningham)
- Art Cervi ('Bozo the Clown' - Windsor/Detroit 1966-1980)
- Alison Arngrim ('Little House on the Prarie' - Nellie Oleson
- John Ostrander (iconic writer: Suicide Squad; Star Wars; Spectre; Punisher; Grimjack)
- Keith Pollard (legendary artist: Spider-Man; Daredevil; Thor)
- Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice ('Kenny vs Spenny')
- Tom Ryan ('Count Scary' & 'Sgt. Sacto' TV host; former CKLW/WOMC-FM funnyman)
- William Messner-Loebs (comics writer/artist: The Flash; Wonder Woman)
- Paul Soles (original voice 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's' 'Hermey the Elf' & 1966 'Spider-Man' cartoons)
- Pedro Miguel Arce ('The Strain' 'True Detective' 'Land of the Dead')
- David Newell ('Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's' mailman, Mr. McFeely)
- Steven Wishnoff ('Oz' - 'Tony Masters')
- Joanne Boland ('X-Men: Apocalypse' 'Land of the Dead' 'Strange Empire')
- Border City Wrestling (BCW) stars former TNA X-Division champ Johnny Devine
- BCW Can-Am tag champ Phil Atlas
- 5-time BCW Can-Am champ, Scott D'Amore!
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HOME PAGE: www.facebook.com/RetroRamaWindsor
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Delicious, affordable Caboto Club meals available at RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con, Sun. Oct 30th
Con food sucks. Yeah - we said it . . . EXCEPT when we're talking about the delicious meals from the Caboto Club! And THAT'S what you and your family can expect at RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con - with FULL MEALS of mouth-watering chicken, tender pasta, grilled sausage, fresh salad and roll for ONLY $11! Pasta only $6! Sausage on a bun only $5! Hot and ready to enjoy inside the Caboto Hall (adjacent to the main Convention room). PLUS! Signature Caboto Club pizza from their wood-burning ovens (downstairs) ONLY $10 ALL SHOW LONG!!
FORGET about paying ridiculous prices at those 'other' cons for reheated, greasy fries, mystery-meat 'burgers' or pizza that tastes like cardboard (at dollar amounts that will make you just as sick as the food).
Caboto Club is renown for its quality food, as anyone who has ever attended a wedding or other function there can attest.
We're proud to offer these delicious entrees to our attendees at the show, and proud to be a multi-time returning guest at this fine, top-notch Windsor facility.
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con happens Sunday, Oct. 30th from 10-7! Bring a friend - and your appetite!
Don't forget to 'Like' our homepage at www.Facebook.com/RetroRamaWindsor!
Saturday, September 17, 2016
GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS! BCW Wrestling stars at Windsor’s RetroRama Oct. 30th!!
GUEST ANNOUNCEMENTS! WRESTLING FANS! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con (Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club) proudly announces Border City Wrestling (BCW) special guests former TNA X-Division champ Johnny Devine; BCW Can-Am tag champ Phil Atlas; and 5-time BCW Can-Am champ, Scott D'Amore! Get your photo with these champions (and their title belts); record your own pro wrestling promo (that you receive a copy of via email); buy t-shirts/photos of your favorite superstars & more! Plus! Other surprises to come!! Check out www.BorderCityWrestling.com for more! Don't forget to LIKE and GET NOTIFICATIONS from our home page at www.Facebook.com/RetroRamaWindsor for full details!!
Sunday, September 4, 2016
SUICIDE SQUAD co-creator JOHN OSTRANDER coming to Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Oct. 30th (Caboto Club) INTERVIEW
In this fantastic interview, the legendary Ostrander - who's resume includes notable stints on a who's who of comic book titles, including The Spectre; Star Wars; The Punisher; Grimjack; Firestorm; Wasteland; Martian Manhunter; Legends; X-Men; Lady Death; Magnus: Robot Fighter & more - he talks reinventing Suicide Squad; his return to the book in 2007 and his upcoming return to the title with Suicide Squad: War Crimes.
SUICIDE SQUAD co-creator JOHN OSTRANDER talks to Comics Alliance!
Monday, August 29, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con: Sunday Oct. 30th at the Caboto Club! What a line-up!
Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club - it's the RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con! Windsor's LOCALLY-PRODUCED, always-affordable, family fun fest!
Tickets only $10 (with children 10 and under ALWAYS FREE) with 20% of each paid admission benefiting LOCAL charites: Alzheimer's Association and Ronald McDonald House!
**ALL PHOTOS/AUTOGRAPHS from our special guests $20 or less!**
SPECIAL GUESTS:
- Erin Moran
('Happy Days' - Joanie Cunningham)
- Art Cervi
('Bozo the Clown' - Windsor/Detroit 1966-1980)
- Alison Arngrim
('Little House on the Prarie' - Nellie Oleson
- John Ostrander
(iconic writer: Suicide Squad; Star Wars; Spectre; Punisher; Grimjack)
- Keith Pollard
(legendary artist: Spider-Man; Daredevil; Thor)
- Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice
('Kenny vs Spenny')
- Tom Ryan
('Count Scary' & 'Sgt. Sacto' TV host; former CKLW/WOMC-FM funnyman)
- William Messner-Loebs
(comics writer/artist: The Flash; Wonder Woman)
- Paul Soles
(original voice 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's' 'Hermey the Elf' & 1966 'Spider-Man' cartoons)
- Pedro Miguel Arce
('The Strain' 'True Detective' 'Land of the Dead')
- David Newell
('Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's' mailman, Mr. McFeely)
- Steven Wishnoff
('Oz' - 'Tony Masters')
- Joanne Boland
('X-Men: Apocalypse' 'Land of the Dead' 'Strange Empire')
*FEATURING more than 100 vendor tables of comic books; vinyl records; video games; movies; posters; vintage clothing; sports cards and more!
COSPLAYERS! We're crowning a King and Queen RetroRama! All outfits, all styles, all eras (superhero, villain, anime, Halloween, retro-fashions) it's ALL welcomed and encouraged!
VENDORS/ARTISTS: Select number of tables still available! Write tonygraycomics@gmail.com for full details!
FREE live thrillshows by Fenyx Fyre!
FREE retro-style guest panels with Dr. Stevil!
The TASTIEST and MOST-AFFORDABLE CONVENTION FOOD ANYWHERE: courtesy of the Caboto Club!
**PLUS!! SPECIAL STAR-STUDDED VIP PARTY: Saturday, Oct. 29th at GlassMonkey Studios: VIP TICKETS ONLY $30 - INCLUDES LIMITED-NUMBERED VIP ENTRY FEATURING SEVERAL CON GUESTS! FREE FOOD! ART SHOW! FULL-COLOR PRINT! PLUS FLASH-FORWARD ADMISSION TO RETRORAMA on OCT. 30TH!**
Presented by THE ORIGINAL Windsor Comic Cons and GlassMonkey Studios! Sponsored by Game Cycle and Windsorite.ca!!
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Saturday, August 27, 2016
ARTIST ALLEY TABLES NOW OPEN! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Oct. 30th at Windsor's Caboto Club!
We've responded to the overwhelming demand for an affordable way for area artists to showcase their work to the thousands of Windsor and surrounding area residents expected to attend this year's Classic Collectible Con!
RetroRama has worked with our host facility, the Caboto Club, to increase the available number of Artist Alley spaces to release a block of 4' tables at only $50.00 each!
In our effort to present all the best art that our area produces, we welcome you to forward your interest in obtaining vendor space at the show by sending your contact info and a few samples of your work to tonygraycomics@gmail.com! Retrorama will make every effort to include as many new artists to our floor plan as possible. Spaces will sell out quickly so please contact us NOW!!
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VENDORS WANTED! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con, Oct. 30th at Windsor's Caboto Club!
We're looking for vendors - like YOU of comic books, records, classic video games, movies, posters, antique radios/TVs/board games, toys, t-shirts, trains, sports cards/memorabilia, magazines, books, original art and other collectible merchandise from all eras!!
Our star-studded events (see poster) average more than 3,000 attendees HUNGRY to buy!
8-Foot Tables start at only $75 (plus tax)!! WOW!!
4-Foot Artist Alley tables only $50!!
BOOK TODAY!! Contact Tony Gray at tonygraycomics@gmail.com or Michael Michalski at mikefreelance@gmail.com or call 519-919-3694
RetroRama - Windsor’s AFFORDABLE All-Things Classic & Collectible Nostalgia Supershow - is presented by Michael Michalski's Windsor Comic Cons (the company that presented the first comic book convention in all of southern Ontario in more than 20 years in 2012) and is now proudly partnered with GlassMonkey Studios. Former presenter of twice-annual shows (four Christmas Comic Cons, two Super Summer Comic Cons - as well as spurring a similarly-named, unaffiliated event in Windsor by out-of-town organizers), each original Windsor Comic Cons presents the finest in AFFORDABLE, family-friendly events. ADMISSION is only $10 (less than half of other conventions) with 20% of each ticket going to SUPPORT LOCAL AGENCIES: Alzheimer’s Association and Ronald McDonald House. Likewise, CHILDREN 10 and under have always been admitted FREE to any Windsor Comic Cons event. Further, we’ve also partnered with our special guests to ensure ALL AUTOGRAPHS/PHOTO OPPS with our celebrities will stay UNDER $20 - a figure unheard of in shows of this kind! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con: All the Things You Used to Love - and Still Do!
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Friday, August 26, 2016
Meet Suicide Squad co-creator John Ostrander at Windsor’s RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con Oct 30/16!
SUICIDE SQUAD and STAR WARS FANS! RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con excitedly announces SPECIAL GUEST, legendary comic writer and creator John Ostrander!!
Currently all over the news for his co-creation SUICIDE SQUAD hitting the big screen, Ostrander's career has few peers. Not only can he also count Star Wars Jedi Knight Aayla Secura (who later appeared on-screen in Episodes II and III of the Star Wars saga) and Suicude Squad's Amanda Waller among his other creations, but Ostrander, along with his late wife, Kimberly Yale, re-invented Barbara Gordon (the former Batgirl) as Oracle.
His lengthy resume also includes iconic runs on First Comics' Grimjack; Dark Horse's Star Wars: Legacy and Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi (a series he also helped create); DC Comics' The Spectre; Legends; The Kents; Wasteland; Martian Manhunter; and Secret Six (often with Gail Simone); and Marvel Comics' X-Men, Bishop, Heroes for Hire, Blaze of Glory and Apache Skies - plus many, many more!
Finally, he is also a regular contributor to ComicsMix.com, where he has recently been writing all about his SUICIDE SQUAD acclaim.
We couldn't be happier to bring Mr. Ostrander in for RetroRama. Please SHARE THIS POST and give him a warm welcome!
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con welcomes HBO 'Oz' star Steven Wishnoff!
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con welcomes Steven Wishnoff, a two-time Emmy Award-nominated actor who starred as Tony Masters, gang-leader on the HBO television hit series Oz, from 1999-2003.
Also a well-known voice actor (The Crimson Chin Shorts on Nickelodeon - Fairly Odd Parents); casting professional, stage performer (Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles) and television producer, Wishnoff can also count the unique credit of doubling for the great John Goodman on projects including Martin Scorsese’s Bringing Out the Dead, Glen Gordon Caron's Now and Again, Coyote Ugly and more.
Additional film credits include Marcie X, Joel Schumacher's Flawless and Stonewall (the image of his character adorned Stonewall movie posters and soundtrack covers).
Please welcome Steven Wishnoff!
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
WIN MEGA-PRIZE PACK! It's the RetroRama Flashback Photo Contest!
*RETRORAMA FLASHBACK PHOTO CONTEST* Win a *MEGA-PRIZE PACK* with VIP tickets, autographed photos, autographed 50th Anniversary Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Blu-ray, limited-edition print & MUCH MORE!!
*WE WANT YOUR BEST FLASHBACK PHOTOS! ALL ERAS ENCOURAGED*!
Let's see those photos of you in those 70s bellbottoms! What about your 60s tie-dyed shirt? Maybe 80s parachute pants?! Or 90s grunge look? WHATEVER! If its retro - WE WANT TO SEE IT!!
*How to enter:*
1. Like the *RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con* Facebook page at Facebook.com/RetroRamaWindsor
2. Like this post
3. Share this post
4. Post your photo entry on the *RetroRama event page* at www.facebook.com/events/207296576294831
5. Enter a few comments about your stylin' outfit below your photo
6. Share your photo and encourage your friends to 'Like' your photo! *TOP THREE VOTE-GETTERS WILL ENTER OUR FINAL GRAND-PRIZE JUDGING!!*
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
TWO (2) RetroRama VIP tickets* for our Oct. 29th private event at GlassMonkey Studios with RetroRama guests Happy Days' *Erin Moran;* Little House on the Prarie's *Alison Arngrim;* *Kenny Hotz* and *Spencer Rice* from Kenny vs Spenny; *Bozo the Clown* himself Art Cervi; original *Spider-Man/Hermey the Elf* voice, actor Paul Soles; *Marvel Comics* legendary artist Keith Pollard; *Mister Rogers Neighborhood's* David Newell; *The Strain/Land of the Dead'* Pedro Miguel Arce; *X-Men Apocalypse/Land of the Dead/Saw IV's* Joanne Boland; *Oz*'s Steven Wishnoff and MORE!
Two (2) *FLASH-FORWARD PASSES* to RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con on Oct. 30th - NO WAITING IN LINE! You're paid and ready for the big show!
*TWO (2) AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS* from our RetroRama stars!
*FULL-COLOR limited edition 12" X 18" Retrorama Print* - perfect for collecting autographs!
PAUL SOLES' *AUTOGRAPHED 50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION BLU-RAY of RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER!*
*TASTY VIP APPETIZERS* from our friends at Ottawa Street's The DragonFly!
*ORIGINAL COMIC BOOK ART SHOW* featuring industry luminaries such as John Romita Sr., Steve Ditko, Curt Swan, Darwyn Cooke, Jerry Robinson and dozens of others!
PLUS! A chance to come dressed in your favorite retro-styles or Halloween costume to the VIP - and party up close and personal with the stars, as we Retro-rock the night away with hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s!
*IT'S THE RETRORAMA FLASHBACK PHOTO CONTEST - ENTER NOW!!*
Monday, August 22, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con welcomes Land of the Dead/Saw IV/X-Men Apocalypse actress Joanne Boland: FIRST CON!
HORROR/SUPERHERO FILM FANS: from X-Men: Apocalypse, Saw IV and Land of the Dead - RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con (Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club) welcomes actress Joanne Boland! **FIRST-EVER CONVENTION!** Currently starring in the A&E series GANGLAND UNDERCOVER, Boland also received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Morgan Finn in the CBC series STRANGE EMPIRE. Recurring roles and guest star appearances also include Murdoch Mysteries, Saving Hope, Copper, Lost Girl, Flashpoint, Haven, The Listener, Being Erica, Slings and Arrows and ZOS, in addition to the feature film, Picture Day. Please welcome Joanne Boland!
Friday, August 19, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con adds actor Pedro Arce from 'The Strain' 'Land of the Dead' 'True Detective'
MOVIE/TV FANS! From 'The Strain' 'Land of the Dead' 'True Detective' & more - Windsor’s RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con (Sunday, Oct 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club) welcomes actor Pedro Miguel Arce!
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+100 vendor tables of #comicbooks #toys #vintage #vinyl #records #history #books #movies #posters #originalArt #retro #clothing #Windsor #Detroit
Guests: #HappyDays Erin Moran #LittleHouseOnThePrairie Alison Arngrim #BozoTheClown Art Cervi #CountScary #HermeyTheElf #Spiderman Paul Soles #MisterRogers Neighborhood's David Newell #KennyVSSpenny #MarvelComics Keith Pollard #DCComics Bill Loebs #Oz #stevenwishnoff +++
#theStrain #LandoftheDead #TrueDetective #HowIMetYourMother, #LasVegas, #LostGirl
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Meet the legendary voice of Spider-Man, Hermey the Elf ONLY at Windsor’s RetroRama Oct. 30th!
WALLOPIN' WEBSNAPPERS!! Meet the man whose voice has entertained generations – Mr. Paul Soles - ONLY at RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con, Sunday Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club! Not only the voice behind the classic 1967-1970 animated Spider-Man (and Peter Parker!) but also the 1964 classic Rankin-Bass Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer special’s loveable Hermey the Elf (who wanted nothing more than to be a dentist).
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Mr. Soles is making just his SECOND-EVER APPEARANCE at ANY comic con (the first was our very-own Windsor Comic Cons' Christmas Comic Con 3 - where he was honored with our inaugural Northern Star Award for his lifelong contributions to the world of entertainment). We couldn't be MORE THRILLED that he chosen to visit with us again!
With a career stretching back to 1960, Soles has also appeared in the 2008 feature film, The Incredible Hulk, and, various TV series such as Alfred Hitchcock Presents; Kung Fu: The Legend Continues and Terminal City (winning the 2005 GEMINI Award for best performance by an actor in a featured supporting role, dramatic series). He also co-hosted the long-running CBC public affairs show Take 30 for 18 seasons.
A HUGE AUDIENCE-FAVORITE at his first appeaeance, DON'T MISS this ultra-RARE opportunity to meet this true LEGEND! Please welcome back, Mr. Paul Soles!
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
*COMIC BOOK FANS!* FREE MOVIE SCREENING at Windsor’s RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con, Oct. 30th!
COMIC BOOK FANS - **FREE MOVIE SCREENING!**
Don't miss "Lost Heroes - The Untold Story of Canadian Superheroes" - ONLY at RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con, Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club!
The acclaimed documentary - narrated by none other than RetroRama special guest, Paul Soles - explores the glorious yet largely unheralded past of the Canadian superhero: from the Golden Age when millions of children read the tales of Inuit goddess Nelvana of the Northern Lights; to the thrilling days when Canadian superheroes returned to the newstands with Captain Canuck and Cerebus.
"A fascinating wave-the-flag documentary," NATIONAL POST
"Features a great collection of interviews, a fantastic overview of the history of Canadian comics (and) . . . these forgotten heroes," ROWTHREE.COM
Monday, August 15, 2016
Windsor Comic Cons' & GlassMonkey Studios' RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con: FREE guest panels with Dr Stevil!
Who's ready for the grooviest, most-EVIL guest panel discussions to ever hit a Windsor Comic Cons' event?! Get ready for Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con's FREE question-and-answer sessions with the one-and-only Dr Stevil - the irreplaceable Entertainer and YouTube personality known for his channel, Chatting With Stevil!
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con - Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club!
The Doctor combines his journalism and entertainment skills to interview personalities such as Cosplayers, Comic Book Artists, Writers, Entertainment Legends, and Professional Wrestlers, putting a unique twist on his videos by adding a comedic element to his interviews along with his passion and excitement on the subject matter.
Dr Stevil is a regular attendee at many conventions and expos in the southern Ontario, Calgary and Quebec. He is also an accomplished world traveler, videographer, photographer and editor whose work is featured on the Captain Canuck Animated Series DVD. The Bonus Features include his video chronicle of the project from start to finish. http://www.captaincanuck.com/fool…/captain-canuck-fools-gold
“The Doctor looks forward to bringing his show live to Retrorama in Windsor, Ontario as part of the Celebrity panel Q and A. See you there. Mwa ha ha ha ha ha.”
Friday, August 12, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Oct. 30th welcomes Mister Rogers Neighborhood's Mr. McFeely, David Newell!
RetroRama fans - get ready for a "Speedy Delivery!" Windsor Comic Cons and GlassMonkey Studios proudly welcome Mr. David Newell to our Oct. 30th RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con - a man known to millions the world over as Mr McFeely, the delivery man on the iconic Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood television show from 1968-2001!
Newell (who also works in the public relations department of the Fred Rogers Company, the entity responsible for all rights relating to the program, and other series currently in production from the company) and his character also live on in an animated version on the popular PBS series Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood.
A documentary feature about Newell entitled Speedy Delivery, which chronicles his travels around the world as Mr. McFeely, likewise debuted on public television in 2008.
A guest truly for all-ages, please welcome Mr. David Newell!
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con welcomes Flash, Wonder Woman writer Bill Messner-Loebs!
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con (Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club) proudly welcomes special guest comic book writer/artist William Messner-Loebs. A Michigan native with more than 30 years in the industry, Bill's wide-ranging resume includes notable writing stretches on DC Comics' The Flash; Wonder Woman; Dr. Fate; The Batman syndicated strip; Hawkman; Comico's Johnny Quest and others, in addition to his much-heralded creation, Journey, originally published by Aardvark-Vanaheim and Fantagraphics (and recently reprinted by IDW Publishing). Messner-Loebs' other credits include IDW's The Maxx and Boom! Studios' Necronomicon. Please welcome, Mr. William Messner-Loebs!
Monday, August 8, 2016
Meet legendary Detroit horror host Count Scary at Windsor’s RetroRama: 1st EVER CON!
FIRST-EVER CONVENTION APPEARANCE! Windsor Comic Cons and GlassMonkey Studios proudly welcome the multi-talented Mr. Tom Ryan to RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con, Sunday Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club! No stranger to Detroit/Windsor radio/TV, the Emmy and Clio award-winning, Motown-born Ryan has worn many hats in his career - including that of wacky horror host, Count Scary (not to mention his ultra-cool counterpart, Val Scary)! With the familiar catchphrase, "Ooh - that's scary!" Ryan's portrayal of The Count began in 1984 on Detroit's WDIV-TV (hosting 3D screenings of classic flicks like 'Gorilla At Large' and 'Revenge of the Creature') and continued to 'scare the pants off' viewers throughout the years as part of WKBD-TV's 'Shocktober' horror festival - and beyond. The character became an instant hit locally, and is still seen every Halloween around Detroit.
In addition, along with his legendary time as voice-man with Border Cities radio icon Dick Purtan (from 1964 to 1983, including five years at Windsor's CKLW from 1978-1983; and later, as lead host himself) Ryan then chalked-up more than 25-years as both a leading morning-man and drive-time-home host at Oldies 104.3 WOMC-FM.
Viewers may also remember Ryan for his role on a local children’s show on WKBD, Channel 50, called ‘The Captain Detroit Show’, where he played the part of Sgt. Sacto. The program aired from 1967 through 1970.
Renown for his multi-faceted charity work and love of the area, Ryan still resides in Michigan and is eagerly looking forward to his FIRST-EVER CONVENTION APPEARANCE!
Don't miss this chance to meet this iconic Windsor/Detroit superstar! Appearing 12-4 p.m. ONLY AT RETRORAMA CLASSIC COLLECTIBLES CON, SUNDAY, OCT. 30TH AT WINDSOR’S CABOTO CLUB!
Friday, August 5, 2016
Windsor's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con: FREE FenyxFyre THRILLSHOW!
Coming to #RetroRama #Classic #Collectibles #Con: FREE SHOWS ALL DAY LONG! The Amazing StrangeOrDanger #Thrillshow!
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By day he walks a lonely road, but at night #FenyxFyre rises from the ashes as a master of the fire arts. For over a decade he's been wowing audiences with performances that have to be seen to be believed. While they say he's a mere human, he bellows fire like a dragon and his skin appears impervious to its heat. Allow this master of flame to put you in touch with your dark side by bringing you inside the mystery of fire.
While a master of flame FenyxFyre also has an alter ego named Professor Sinister a sideshow/variety act performer who defies the brain and awakens the curiosity! As stars and founding members of the StrangeOrDanger Thrillshow both Multi-World Record Holders FenyxFyre and Professor Sinister have been sighted around the world! Recently featured on #AMC Freakshow Season 2 along with several upcoming future appearances and world record attempts.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2016
RetroRama Windsor welcomes Little House's iconic nasty Nellie!
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con (Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor’s Caboto Club!) proudly welcomes Alison Arngrim, an actress/comedian best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House On The Prairie." Today, she continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television, stage and multi-media appearances, including being a New York Times Best Selling author for her book, “Confessions of A Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated." In addition, Arngrim also stars in a one woman show “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch”, which started at Club Fez in New York in 2002, and has now become a world-wide phenomenon, having been performed to packed houses in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Green Bay, San Francisco, Seattle, and in France, where Alison performs entirely in French. She is also a proud activist in the AIDS community. Arngrim's enduring television legacy has also earned her several awards, including the 2006 TV Land Award: for "Character Most Desperately in Need of a Timeout" (Little House on the Prairie); as well as the 2002 Young Artist Award: Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award for (Little House on the Prairie). Windsor Comic Cons and GlassMonkey Studios can't wait for our RetroRama attendees (and us!) to meet this true entertainment icon!
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
RetroRama VIP PARTY with the stars! OCT. 29TH! Windsor!
Monday, August 1, 2016
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con: meet legendary artist Keith Pollard, Oct. 30th in Windsor, ON!
Windsor, Ontario's RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con (Oct. 30th - Caboto Club) attendees! Prepare to welcome a man legendary in the comic book industry for his prolific run on multiple Marvel Comics titles (many - at the SAME TIME!) not to mention co-creating the alluring Black Cat! This talented Detroit-area artist can count runs on books such as Amazing Spider-Man; Thor; Fantastic Four and Astonishing Tales (with Deathlok) to his credit - not to mention Iron Man; The Eternals and Marvel Universe; plus, DC Comcis's Green Lantern and Vigilante among many, many others!
Ladies and gentlemen, Windsor Comic Cons and GlassMonkey Studios proudly welcome Mr. Keith Pollard to our bill! Don't miss this chance to meet this true industry legend - Keith Pollard - right here in Windsor!
**SPECIAL OFFER! Mr. Pollard is booking commissions NOW for RetroRama! Order your ONE-OF-A-KIND fully pencilled/inked cover recreations, sketches and more - ANY CHARACTERS YOU CHOOSE - and pick up your ORIGINAL ART at RetroRama! Message for full details@**
Friday, July 29, 2016
Windsor-Detroit's legendary Bozo the Clown: Meet him at RetroRama!
Thursday, July 28, 2016
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con to aid two local Windsor charities!
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Meet both 'Kenny vs Spenny' stars at Windsor’s RetroRama, Oct. 30th!
You wanted them - you got them! Kenny AND Spenny, BOTH comedic icons appearing TOGETHER at RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con, Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor, Ontario’s Caboto Club: Kenny Hotz, one-half of the legendary Comedy Central TV show, 'Kenny vs Spenny' - complete with his arch-nemesis, Spencer Rice!
Hotz, who can currently been seen on Vice TV, has also served as a writer for South Park, along with creating/starring in the FX series 'Testees' and, 'Kenny Hotz: Triumph of the Will.' Rice, meanwhile, is likewise a writer, director, producer, musician as well as comedian, with further credits such as 'Confessions of a Porn Addict;' 'Single White Spenny;' and 'X Rayted.'
Are you ready for BOTH Kenny AND Spenny, Windsor? You've been warned!
Meet Happy Days' Erin Moran at Windsor’s RetroRama Oct. 30th!
What could be more fitting than for RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con (Sunday, Oct. 30th at Windsor, Ontario's Caboto Club from 10-7) than present a guest from the show that started our current fascination with nostalgia, 'Happy Days'! ERIN MORAN began her career as 'Jenny Jones' on the series, Daktari (1966). She has also made guest appearances on TV series such as The Waltons (1971), Family Affair (1966), My Three Sons (1960), The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969), Gunsmoke (1955), The Smith Family (1971) and The F.B.I. (1965). Itwas in 1974, however, that Moran was cast to play her best known role, Joanie Cunningham on the sitcom Happy Days. She played the feisty younger sister of Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard). Moran continued the role in 1982 in the spin-off series Joanie Loves Chachi, alongside Scott Baio. After Joanie Loves Chachi’s second season in 1983, she returned to Happy Days for its final season. After her final season on 'Happy Days', Moran has made several other television guest appearances, including The Love Boat, Murder, She Wrote and Diagnosis: Murder.
Monday, July 25, 2016
RetroRama Classic Collectibles Con SPECIAL GUESTS!
- Art Cervi ('Bozo the Clown' - Windsor/Detroit 1966-1980)
- Alison Arngrim ('Little House on the Prarie' - Nellie Oleson)
- Keith Pollard (legendary artist: Spider-Man; Daredevil; Thor)
- Kenny Hotz and Spencer Rice ('Kenny vs Spenny')
- Tom Ryan ('Count Scary' & 'Sgt. Sacto' TV host; former CKLW/WOMC-FM funnyman)
- William Messner-Loebs (comics writer/artist: The Flash; Wonder Woman)
- Paul Soles (original voice 'Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer's' 'Hermey the Elf' & 1966 'Spider-Man' cartoons)
- Pedro Miguel Arce ('The Strain' 'True Detective' 'Land of the Dead')
- David Newell ('Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's' mailman, Mr. McFeely)
- Steven Wishnoff ('Oz')
- Joanne Boland ('X-Men: Apocalypse' 'Land of the Dead' 'Strange Empire')