Heroclix “Infinity Gauntlet” Tournament Play Begins January 19th!

Published by Kevin on January 15th, 2012 - in Events, Heroclix
Infinity Gauntlet Heroclix

Gauntlet Heroclix - included with entry fee. Gems not included

Our previously announced tournament for this Thursday, January 19th has now been confirmed as the start of the revolutionary “Infinity Gauntlet” organized play series! Do you have what it takes to wield the Gauntlet?

Registration will take place between 5:30pm and 5:50pm at Stadium Comics, and the tournament will get underway at 6pm at Teddy N’ Me located just around the corner from our store at Shoppers’ World Mall.

We’ve got some amazing prizes and bonuses lined up for those participating:

  • Registration will cost $20 and will start 5:30PM.
  • Registration fee includes 1 Hulk Heroclix Booster Pack, 1 Captain America Heroclix Booster Pack, 1 Free Comic Book, & 1 Infinity Gauntlet Heroclix.
  • 1st Place – Adam Warlock LE, Black Bolt LE, Globe of Ultimate Knowledge, and a Marvel Comics Graphic Novel.
  • 2nd Place – Daredevil LE, Manhunter Grandmaster LE
  • 3rd Place – Zibarro LE, Bizzaro-Girl LE
  • Fellowship #1 – Adam Warlock LE
  • Fellowship #2 – Marvel Comics Graphic Novel

Here’s what the Infinity Gauntlet series is all about:

The program is built around the story of Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet. Each month players will gather at stores everywhere to compete for coveted Limited Edition figures, culminating with winners receiving Thanos atop his Shrine to Death. However, we also layered in a VERY strong participation prize element into the program. In Kit 1, each player will be given a “gem-less” Infinity Gauntlet object just for showing up to the 1st event.

Each month thereafter, players will be awarded participation prizes in the form of colored Gems. Each colored Gem attaches to the Infinity Gauntlet and unlocks a special power. After month 7 each player should have a gauntlet with 6 gems and be ready for the final showdown with Thanos at his Shrine.

 

Heroclix Tournament – Thursday January 19th

Published by Kevin on January 9th, 2012 - in Events, Store News

Join uHulk Heroclixs on Thursday,  January 19th as we hold our latest Heroclix tournament, in conjunction with Gamekeepers Teddy N’ Me!

Registration will take place between 5:30pm and 5:50pm at Stadium Comics, and the tournament will get underway at 6pm at Teddy N’ Me located just around the corner from our store at Shoppers’ World Mall.

It will be a 300 point, 2 sealed booster format tourney using 1 Hulk Booster and 1 Captain America booster. The entry fee is only $20, which includes 2 Heroclix booster packs! Organized Play Prizes will be awarded along with special comic affiliated prizes.

We’ll also be giving away some goodies that will be included in the entry fee.

See you Jan 19th, and stay tuned for details on our upcoming tournaments, including the highly anticipated INFINITY GAUNTLET tournament play!

Transformers – More Than Meets The Eye #1 Signing!

Published by Kevin on January 9th, 2012 - in News, Store News

Transformers More Than Meets The Eye #1 by Alex MilneIf you are a fan of Transformers, or cool comics in general, then make sure you stop by Stadium on  Wednesday January 11th as we invite series artist Alex Milne to the store to celebrate the release of the all-new monthly series from IDW Comics: TRANSFORMERS: More Than Meets the Eye!

Alex has provided not 1, not 2, not 3, but FOUR awesome covers to issue #1 and takes over interior art duties for issue #2 and on!

This all-new ongoing Transformers title sends the Transformers on an epic quest to the farthest reaches of the Transformers Universe and beyond! The adventure starts here!

Alex will be in store to sign copies of the book from 3pm – 7pm. In addition, Stadium Comics will provide a certificate of authenticity for each copy you get signed.

See you all there!

Boxing Day Sale!

Published by Kevin on December 23rd, 2011 - in Events, Store News

boxing day at stadium comicsAh, Boxing Day – that great Canadian post-Christmas retail tradition. So here’s the deal: we tried to tell your families what you, our faithful nerdy customers, wanted for Christmas. But let’s face it – sometimes the only person who really knows what you want is YOU!

So we’re going to give you the chance to come into Stadium and get what you really wanted to see under the Christmas tree – all kinds of comic-y, pop-culture-y goodness! Check out some of the deals we have in store for you on Monday December 26th:

Buy More & Save More on…

Graphic Novels!
Buy 1 get 15% off Buy 2 get 20% off Buy 3 or more and get 30% off!!
*Items that are already on sale are excluded.

Action figures!
Buy 1 get 20% off Buy 2 get 30% off Buy 3 or more and get 50% off!!
*This excludes Arkham City Series 1 Action Figures and Green Lantern Series 5 figures.

Back Issue Comics (lots of new books added!)
$1.99 each, Buy 35 or more $1 each, Buy 150 or more $0.50 each!

More great deals!

  • Selected Marvel Trade Paperbacks & Hardcovers – up to 80% off the Regular Price!
  • Selected Posters up to 60% off!

We’ll be open from 9am to 5pm on Boxing Day – we hope to see you all there!

Stadium Comics annual Holiday Sale and Artist Alley – This Saturday!

Published by Kevin on December 14th, 2011 - in Events, News, Store News

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for this holiday season, this is your chance to score something really special. In addition to the amazing items we’ll have on sale in store on Saturday December 17th, we’ll also have some amazing comic artists on hand! Grab a sketch, or buy a print, for a truly unique gift for the geek in your life!

Artists that will be in attendance (click on each name to visit their website):

 

Here’s what’s going to be on sale:

  • Selected Marvel Trade Paperbacks & Hardcovers – up to 80% off the Regular Price! This includes tons of newly discounted titles that were restocked this week!
  • Selected Action Figures & Toys – Buy 1 get the 2nd of equal/lesser value 50% off
  • Selected Posters up to 60% off!

The event runs from 10am-6pm, and our store will be open until 9pm. Gotta love those holiday hours!

See you there!

 

Heroclix Tournament Play returns to Stadium Comics!

Published by Kevin on December 14th, 2011 - in Events, News, Store News

Hulk HeroclixJoin us this Thursday, December 15th as we hold our Incredible Hulk Heroclix tournament, in conjunction with Gamekeepers Teddy N’ Me!

Registration will take place between 5:30pm and 5:50pm at Stadium Comics, and the tournament will take place at Teddy N’ Me located just around the corner from our store at Shoppers’ World Mall.

It will be a 300 point, 2 sealed booster format tourney. The entry fee is only $20, which includes 2 Heroclix booster packs! Organized Play Prizes will be awarded along with special comic affiliated prizes.

In addition – we’ve got an incredible brick price (10 boosters) of only $89.99, and with that you will receive a FREE Marvel Comics pack valued at $63 which includes Incredible Hulk # 1 & 2, and 2 Marvel Comics Essentials Graphic Novels. You won’t find a better price anywhere else!

See you Thursday evening, and stay tuned for details on our upcoming tournaments, including the highly anticipated INFINITY GAUNTLET tournament play!

Black Friday Sale at Stadium Comics!

Published by Kevin on November 24th, 2011 - in Events, Store News

Stadium Comics Black Friday DealsAll the other Canadian stores are doing it, so we figured we’d jump on the bandwagon! I think we’re at a significant advantage over our American cousins. Not only do we get the benefit of crazy sales on Boxing Day – we get to have Black Friday as well – the best of both worlds!

Here’s what we have going on at Stadium Comics for Black Friday – November 25, 2011:

  • Storewide Graphic Novel sale – up to 80% off the regular price!
  • Buy ANY 2 Graphic Novels and get a FREE Marvel Essentials Spider-Man or Fantastic Four trade paperback*
  • THOR Movie Poster – on sale for only $1.99 – that’s 80% off the regular price!!
  • Buy ANY 2 posters and get a FREE Ultimate Extinction or Marvelman poster!*
  • Selected back issue comics only $1 each!
  • FREE with EVERY PURCHASE – 1 copy of Ultimate Fallout #4 featuring the first appearance of the All-New Ultimate Spider-Man!*

*The free items are just while quantities last – make sure you get here early for the best selection!

This sale lasts one day only, so make sure you don’t miss out! Why bother with a fancy new gadget or electronic device when you can have COMICS!?!

Unboxing Wednesdays episode 49! DC Relaunch #2s, Schism, Walking Dead & more!


For books arriving 10/05/2011. DC RELAUNCH – the #2′s begin! Highlights include Action Comics #2, Detective Comics #2, Animal Man #2, X-Men Schism #5, Walking Dead vol. 7 and more! Plus – tell us what your “go to” comic book recommendation is to win some signed Marcus To comics!
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Marcus To joins Stadium Comics for the release of The Huntress #1 October 5th!

Published by Kevin on September 30th, 2011 - in Events, News, Store News

We’re pleased to announce another artist signing at Stadium Comics! Join us on Wednesday October 5th from 4pm to 7pm to celebrate the release of Huntress #1 with series artist Marcus To!

Huntress #1 will be available on a first come, first served basis starting at 4pm on Wednesday October 5th. Pick up your copy and have it signed by Marcus between 4pm and 7pm! Marcus will also be happy to sign other books that he has worked on in the past.

Huntress #1 Marcus ToSome info on Huntress #1:

Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by MARCUS TO and JOHN DELL Cover by GUILLEM MARCH
Look out! By the end of this hot new miniseries, the Huntress will have the largest price on her head in DC Universe history. What will the Huntress do that warrants such a death mark? And who puts it there? The jaw-dropping events will be revealed as the Huntress heads home to Italy and embarks on a mission that defines her life. Don’t miss out, because this story will tie in to upcoming events in BIRDS OF PREY!

Marcus To is a Toronto-based comic book artist currently working with DC Comics. Aside from the new series, “The Huntress”, his credits include a critically acclaimed run on Red Robin, and titles such as Soulfire, Fathom, and Black Panther.

Marcus is also holding a contest on his Tumblr Blog right now for a chance to win some sweet Huntress #1 art!

More details are coming! Keep checking back with us for the latest updates!

Unboxing Wednesdays Episode 48 – Flash #1, Superman #1 and more!

Published by Kevin on September 30th, 2011 - in Unboxing Wednesdays

For books arriving 09/29/2011. DC RELAUNCH – the final week! PLUS watch right to the end to see video from our Francis Manapul Flash signing! Highlights include Flash #1, Superman #1, The Dark Knight #1, Kick-Ass 2 #4, Brilliant #1, and Ultimate Spider-Man #2. Also – tell us a FLASH FACT for the chance to win a signed copy of Flash #1!

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