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WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY MAY 21
HAVE A HAPPY
VICTORIA DAY !
TOTEM SACRED: SALT ROAD WIZARD WORLD EXCLUSIVE EDITION
available now at PARADISE COMICS!!
Collecting the Totem Sacred series SALT ROAD issues #1-5 into one book, the Wizard World Exclusive is limited to 500 copies and comes hand-numbered and signed by the artist, Matthew Salonen!
"Shani is a young private-eye who hunts the ghosts and ghouls that lurk in our world's shadow. Aided by the mysterious Alex, a fellow 'hunter' like her, Shani has access to the other-worldly domain simply known as The Library. But after she accepts Alex's latest mission, Shani finds her life unravelling as she is forced to confront her prejudices about what are world calls "monsters". Can Shani discover who Jesse really is before Alex steps in and finishes the hunt? Why does Shani trust Jesse more than Alex? And what the heck is a "Totem Soul"? Shani needs answers fast. First though, she just needs to survive."
Only $4 for this limited edition issue collecting all of SALT ROAD published to date! This comic book is a great introduction to our growing modern dark-fantasy world TOTEM SACRED!
WIZARD WORLD TORONTO APRIL 14-15TH
Join us this weekend at the Wizard World Toronto Comic Con! Running April 14th & April 15th at the Metro Convention Centre.
Paradise Comics will be CLOSED Friday April 13th till Monday April 16th due to the Wizard Comic Con, and will be open again Tuesday April 17th at 10am. We look forward to seeing you at the show
Paradise Comics is now producing Giclees of your favourite Comic Book covers
Paradise Comics is excited to offer this unique collector opportunity! Bring in a comic cover that you own, and we can scan & print it on an 18 x 27 inch canvas!
You have seen our display models around the store for the past few weeks, and we have two canvas qualities that we can offer:
Torino Canvas price is $265.48 plus tax = $300
Polyester Canvas price is $176.99 plus tax = $200
Not sure the difference in quality? Don't guess! Come visit us at the store and check them out for yourself.
We are able to print on other sizes of canvas, but prices will vary depending on dimensions. Finally, while we can scan and reproduce any cover, books in CGC encapsulation will cost an additional $25 as we will need to eliminate the 'glare' from the scanned image (take a look through our online store to see what this glare can look like on a CGC comic book).
HOLIDAY ONLINE WISH LIST
Not sure how to tell your loved ones which comics you want for the Holidays?
Paradise Comics has your solution. On every product page on our site, you can find a "Wish List" button that will add that item to saved menu list of the books you would like. This Wish List can then either be shared by you via your email contacts, or is available for us to review and help select the perfect gift for you as friends & family browse in store.
Below is a screen capture of the button's placement on each page - just off to the right of the shopping cart buttons! Take a look & start building your "Holiday Hopeful Picks" now!
And if you can't find the Graphic Novel or CGC book that you want, send us an email, and we'll see if we can't have it uploaded to the site within 24 hrs!
Happy Holidays from Paradise Comics!
John Romita Signing at NYCC 2011
With the Proceeds going to The Hero Initiative
John Romita will be doing a signing with Paradise Comics during the NYCC, in conjunction with raising awareness and funds for The Hero Initiative.
Prices:
Modern - $47
Economy - $57
Standard - $79
Express - $110
You can send them to: Peter Dixon c/o Paradise Comics
3278 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario
M4N 2L6.
Canada
416 487-9807
Books must arrive by October 7th.
Books will be accepted at the CGC table at the NYCC 2011 till Saturday Noon.
US dollar checks should be made out to: Peter Dixon. Credit card payments will be accepted.
Please submit your comic in a Silver Age comic bag with backing board and a label affixed to the bag with your FULL NAME, COMIC BOOK TITLE & ISSUE #. Before the signing each comic will be placed in a special "window pane" mylar to allow for the signature and avoid any damage to the spine or corners.
Due to the number of books signed we cannot guarantee the color of marker or placement of signature.
ALTHOUGH WE TAKE GREAT PRECAUTIONS WITH YOUR BOOKS, ANY PREVIOUS GRADE CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO COMICS RESULTING FROM CREATORS HANDLING THE BOOKS.
Exclusive Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon CGC Signature Series Signing Organized by the Hero Initiative & Paradise Comics!
The Super-team that brought you Preacher, Hellblazer and Punisher have graciously offered to sign a limited number of comic books with proceeds raised going to the Hero Initiative.
People can submit their books to CGC
or Paradise Comics by September 6th.
Prices are $42.00 each or $50.00 for both creators, plus return shipping..
You can send them to: Peter Dixon c/o Paradise Comics 3278 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario Canada, M4N 2L6. - 416 487-9807.
Books must arrive by September 6th..
US dollar checks should be made out to: Peter Dixon. Credit card payments will be accepted. .
Please submit your comic in a Silver Age comic bag with backing board and a label affixed to the bag with your FULL NAME, COMIC BOOK TITLE & ISSUE #. Before the signing each comic will be placed in a special "window pane" mylar to allow for the signature and avoid any damage to the spine or corners..
Due to the number of books signed we cannot guarantee the color of marker or placement of signature. .
ALTHOUGH WE TAKE GREAT PRECAUTIONS WITH YOUR BOOKS, ANY PREVIOUS GRADE CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO COMICS RESULTING FROM CREATORS HANDLING THE BOOKS.
STAN LEE CGC SIGNATURE SERIES OPPORTUNITY
SUBMIT YOUR BOOKS TO PARADISE COMICS BY JULY 9TH, 2011 TO GET YOUR COMIC(S) SIGNED BY "THE MAN" HIMSELF
Coinciding with the San Diego Comic-Con 2011, Paradise Comics is proud to announce our 7th annual Signature Series private signing with Stan Lee. We are happy to offer our customers another limited opportunity to have their comics signed by comics legend Stan "the Man" Lee and graded and authenticated by Certified Guaranty Company, LLC for the prestigious Signature Series label.
Mr. Lee has agreed to sign a reasonable number of comic books for Paradise Comics. Paradise would again like to allow collectors the opportunity to include their books as part of that number. A portion of the cost will be donated to the HERO INITIATIVE, a fund designed to aid veteran comic creators in financial need.
The comic books will be signed in the presence authorized CGC witnesses and will be sent directly to CGC for Grading. The books will receive the prestigious CGC Signature Series yellow label with a notation. Comics will be returned to you in a timely manner (see CGC for turnaround times for the specific tiers).
Process:
Contact Paradise Comics directly by e-mail info@paradisecomics.com / 416-487-9807 to arrange to have your comics sent directly to:
Paradise Comics
3278 Yonge St.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
M4N 2L6
Prices are determined by tier:
Modern - $110.00 maximum value $200
Economy - $125.00 maximum value $300
Standard - $155.00 maximum value $1000
Express - $190.00 maximum value $3000
Walkthru - CGC fee of 2.5% of fair market value + $120.
+ CGC return shipping costs.
US dollar checks should be made out to: Peter Dixon
Credit card payments will be converted to the equivalent in Canadian funds (based on the exchange rate on the day submitted) before being submitted to the credit card company for billing. May result in a card statement value slightly higher or lower than the exact US dollar total.
Please submit your comic in a Silver Age comic bag with backing board and a label affixed to the bag with your FULL NAME, COMIC BOOK TITLE & ISSUE #. Before the signing each comic will be placed in a special "window pane" mylar to allow for the signature and avoid any damage to the spine or corners.
Due to the number of books signed we cannot guarantee the color of marker or placement of signature.
ALTHOUGH WE TAKE GREAT PRECUATIONS WITH YOUR BOOKS, ANY PREVIOUS GRADE CAN NOT BE GUARANTEED. PARADISE COMICS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO COMICS RESULTING FROM CREATORS HANDLING THE BOOKS.
HERO INITIATIVE RAFFLE FILMED!!!
The Hero Initiative New Avengers and Archie Raffle at Paradise Comics was filmed while the winner's tickets were being drawn. Check it out below on Youtube!
HERO INITIATIVE RAFFLE WINNERS
AGNES GARBOWSKA GRAPHIC NOVELS - WINNING TICKET #: 169245
LEONARD KIRK NEW MUTANTS DP ORIGINAL ART - WINNING TICKET #: 169225
DALE KEOWN ARCHIE SKETCH COVER - WINNING TICKET #: 169206
KEN LASHLEY CABLE ORIGINAL ART - WINNING TICKET #: 169290
RICHARD ZAJAC ZOMBIE DP ORIGINAL ART - WINNING TICKET #: 169229
Winners please contact Paradise Comics to claim your prizes! 416-487-9807
HERO INITIATIVE RAFFLE
The great creators who attended the Hero Initiative New Avengers 100 Project fundraiser at Paradise Comics on May 11th have each donated one item that will be raffled off on Wednesday May 18th! Take a look below at the items that have been donated! And the draw will be filmed and posted here and on Youtube to reveal the winners!
Tickets are 1 for $5 and 5 for $20 CDN
For Raffle Purchase information please call (416) 487-9807
Dale Keown
Richard Zajac
Agnes Garbowska
Ken Lashley
Leonard Kirk
PETER DIXON ON CGC
CGC - Certified Guaranty Company - is one of the most important changes that has occurred in the comic industry over the last decade. With the increase of sales online through websites, Ebay, auction houses, etc, comics that are encapsulated by CGC take the guesswork out of grading and spotting restoration. This allows anyone to be able to realize a better value for their comic book.
One of the most common comments I hear about CGC from people that aren't too familiar with the process is "I don't like buying CGC books because it just makes the comic more expensive". But this isn’t the case. What a CGC graded book does, is allows the seller to get a price closer to its actual value. I have a good clientele that come in regularly to buy collectible or high-end ungraded books. They can hold the book, flip through it, make their own decision, and then we can agree on a value. If a book is online one cannot be as confident the comic is all it is being described as. The centerfold may be loose; there could be some color touch; and if it is high grade, the slightest of dings can greatly reduce the value. In turn, people bid or offer only a percentage of what the comic might actually be worth. When it is CGC'ed, they can be confident of the grade and bid at its full value.
The third-party grading that CGC brings to the hobby has caused an upswing in people willing to invest in comics. Many people, spending much of their time working, obviously don’t have the time to go "bin diving" or to travel to comic conventions. They don't have, or maybe want, to spend the time to learn how to spot restoration. And when purchasing a comic in the thousands of dollars, the slightest bit of restoration can make the book almost worthless. With CGC, they can buy confident that what they are receiving is as described.
CGC has aided the hobby immensely. Helping people insure their comics easier, CGC’ed books are also more "liquid" if someone wishes to start selling their collection. Again, the development of the online market, allows anyone to sell comics without having a bricks and mortar business, and thus, get a higher percentage than at most comic stores. Finally, the encapsulation process offers a higher level of security and protection for the comic book - encased in the mylar and hard plastic container!
For all the above reasons, I appreciate and enjoy what CGC brings to our hobby. A third party grader benefits everyone – from the independent seller, to the customer, and all those who make a professional living in the comic industry, CGC levels the playing field, and that lets everyone enjoy collecting comics that much more!
NEW DAVE SIM ART & PICS
New pics of Dave Sim, creator of Cerebus, have been added to our HOME OF THE AARDVARK section.
Along with photos of Dave displaying original art pages being used for the CEREBUS ARCHIVE variant covers, and showcasing two CEREBUS THE AARDVARK issues CGC graded 10.0 - more on these books coming soon - there is a nice scan of the OBAMA VARAINT COVER, for CEREBUS ARCHIVE Issue #3.
Signature Series copies of the CEREBUS ARCHIVE Issue #1 variant, signed by Dave Sim are still available through Paradise Comics' ON-LINE STORE
CEREBUS ARCHIVE VARIANTS
Dave Sim's latest series hits comic shelves this month, and to celebrate its release, Paradise Comics is offering signed Variants, in both 9.8 and9.6 Signature Series grades.
The Cerebus Archive collects material from Dave Sim's early experiences breaking into the comic field, and is a great read for both long-term Cerebus fans and new readers who haven't yet discovered the epic series.
The Signature Series Cerebus Archive variant allows collectors to acquire a high grade, signed by Dave Sim, copy of this great new comic - complete with Zombie cover.
Click on the link below to find Signature Series Cerebus Archive variants.
Want more than just a high grade CGC Signature Series copy? Local comic shop isn't carrying Cerebus Archive? Then contact< Paradise Comics and we'll help you get a copy to read. Just click on CONTACT US, or call us at 416-487-9807.
Looking for some spare cash?
Do you want to trim down your collection?
Paradise Comics is revamping our website and we want your comics for our site. We are spending over $10,000 on advertising over the next few months to promote our site and get new traffic to it.
We are taking consignments of CGC graded books valued at $50.00 or more, with only a 10% consignment fee when it sells. We will look after the scanning, listing, and shipping of your comics.
Looking for immediate cash? We will buy your collection outright. All quality CGC or non CGC books.
Call or email us to arrange an appointment to bring your books in.
Thanks
Peter Dixon
Paradise Comics
416-487-9807
info@paradisecomics.com
Feel free to contact us with any questions at 416.487.9807 or at info@paradisecomics.com
