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Vancouver Comic and Toy Show at the PNE Forum in 2025

Comic Books at the Comic Book Show

The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show is a trade show. It features collectible toys, superhero memorabilia, comic books and other elements of pop culture.

In 2025 there are two events. The first is on the weekend of April 5th and 6th. The second event happens on October 25th and 26th.

Click Vancouver Comic and Toy Show for the event’s official website. For tickets, when they become available, see the Ticketleader.ca website. Information about the event can also be found on the Vancouver Comic Show Facebook page.

 


This article contains the following about the Vancouver Comic and Toy Show:

When and Where is the Show? | How Much Does it Cost? | What to Expect | Event Video | Guest Artists | Tips & Advice | Other Information


 

Vancouver Comic and Toy Show

The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show is one of the largest events of its kind in Western Canada. If you like comic books, especially vintage ones, you’ll be in heaven at this event! You’ll also want to be there if you like superheroes, cosplay, Star Wars, comic art, and collectible toys.

 

When and Where is the Show?

The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show takes place on a Saturday and Sunday at the PNE Forum. The venue’s address is 2901 East Hastings Street.

In the spring of 2025 the event happens on April 5th and 6th.

 

Spiderman at Vancouver Comic Show

 

How Much Does it Cost?

Last year’s admission prices to the Vancouver Comic and Toy Show for those ages 13 and older cost $22 for the Saturday, $15 for the Sunday and $25 for a two-day pass. Children ages 12 and under entered for free.

Admission prices for 2025 likely will be similar, although these are to be confirmed as of the beginning of January.

 


Click Vancouver Comic & Toy Show for the event’s official website or visit Ticketleader.ca for tickets when these become available.


 

What to Expect at the Show

The Vancouver Comic and Toy Show is a great event! At the show you’ll see as many as 400 tables with vendors selling vintage comic books, superhero posters and action figurines. Also for sale are hot wheels cars, trading cards, plush toys, Funko pop figures and many more items.

At the event lucky guests are sometimes chosen at random to win a gift card that can be used at any table in the convention.

In addition to all the items that are for sale, at the show there are comic and superhero artists on-site to sign autographs.

 

Halloween Weekend

Vancouver Comic & Toy Show
501 Legion at the PNE

 

Event Video

For an even better idea of what to expect at the next Vancouver Comic and Toy Show, check out the video below. It features scenes from the 2023 event.

 

 

Comic Show Guest Artists

Special guests at the October event last year included the 501st Legion, Ron Lamarre, Konn Lavery, James Lloyd, Robin Thompson, Peejay Catacutan, CGC Collectibles Grading + JSA Signature Authentication, Victor Lucas, John Gallagher & Marzio Manderioli. Special guests for the 2025 spring and fall events have yet to be announced.

Other special guests in recent years have included the following:

  • Aaron Buck – a creative fan fiction comic book writer who published his first original book in 2020.
  • John Gallagher – a Vancouver-based artist who created illustrations for popular films and TV shows such as Power Rangers, Once Upon A Time, Twilight Zone and Umbrella Academy.
  • Randy Stone – creator of the brand Altruistic Comics, he has created many comics including Eskimo Kisses, Champion and Death and Comics.
  • Diana Greenhalgh – a BC illustrator and designer who has worked with 20th Century Fox and Marvel on Deadpool, X-Men: Apocalypse and Upper Deck.

 


Visit canadiancomics.net for full details about the event or click Comic Show Tickets for tickets when these become available.


 

John Gallagher at Vancouver Comic Show
Artist John Gallagher

 

Tips & Advice

Below are some suggestions to help you make the most of your experience at the trade show.

TIP #1: Walk around the show and make a note of all the potential items you have an interest in purchasing before buying any. Some may be available from more than one vendor and then you can compare the prices between the two and buy the less expensive one.

TIP #2: That said, if you see something you really want, especially if it’s rare, recognize that if you don’t buy it right away, it might be gone by the time you get back!

TIP #3: Don’t be afraid to barter. If you can find the person in charge of the table they will often negotiate the price, especially if you are buying more than one item from them. That’s not always the case, but it sometimes it works (especially on the second day).

TIP #4: If you want some of the rarer items, make sure you get there a bit before 11:00 am. There is usually a long line-up to get in for the first hour of the show, but it can worth waiting if you are looking for a specific item.

 


Click Vancouver Comic & Toy Show for the event’s official website.


 

Popartbyks Comic Poster Display
Popartbyks’ Vendor Display

 

Other Information

Click the Vancouver Comic and Toy Show‘s website for more information about the event. For tickets when these become available, visit the Ticketleader.ca website.

To follow the event on social media, check out its Instagram and Facebook accounts.

Other Lower Mainland events you might find interesting include the following:

For a list of other events at other times of the year, check out our Festivals & Events Calendar.