The Woodstock Retro Comicon 2026
Special Guests, Cosplay Contest, Amazing Vendors & more!
Be sure to join us on Sunday, May 3rd from 10AM-5PM at the Woodstock Fairgrounds!
Events
- Cosplay contest with $500 grand prize
- Pokemon TCG Tournament
- Retro Gaming Station
Collectibles & More
- Comic Books
- Pokemon & TCG Cards
- Lego, Vinyl Records, Retro Gaming & More
The Woodstock Retro Comicon 2026
FREE COmic Book!
Free with every admission
Exclusive Mimikyu Print
Artist:
Arnold Trinidad
Exclusive Night Spike Print
Artist:
Roxy Reed
Exclusive Catwoman & Black Cat Print
Artist:
Mike Simbajon
Exclusive Ji-Ho & Suwon Print
Author:
Rodolfo Martinez
…and get these Prints Signed by Artists & Authors for FREE!
PLUS: Get a FREE Toonix Comic – Free Comic Book Day Edition!
Show Schedule:
10AM Doors Open
10:30AM Panel 1 – The Grading Controversy
11:00AM Panels 2&3 – Canadian History of Comic Books
11AM Pokemon TCG Tournament Begins
3:00PM Music
3:00PM Grand Prize Draw
4:00PM Cosplay contest
5:00PM Doors Close
GRAND DOOR PRIZE: THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129
You could win the first appearance of The Punisher graded 6.0 by CPS!
Take a pic with Amazing Fantasy #15
Get a free pic with Amazing Fantasy #15 – The 1st Appearance of Spider-Man!
PLUS: Pokemon TCG Vendors
Admission to the Woodstock Retro Comicon also gets you access to The Woodstock Pokemon & TCG Show (adjacent to the Comicon) which features 60+ vendor tables of Pokemon TCG, collectibles and other TCG games!
About the Woodstock Retro Comicon 2026
The Woodstock Retro Comicon brings together the best of pop culture—both vintage and modern—in a fun, family-friendly experience. Enjoy cosplay, trading card games, comic books, vintage gaming, special guests, and so much more.
This one-day event takes place Sunday, May 3rd at the Woodstock Fairgrounds.
Admission is only $10!
Take a look at some of the attractions and vendors you can expect to see:
New Special Guests!
Rafia Iqbal
Hyperion – The Boys
Making her comicon debut!
Just announced: Rafia Iqbal, who portrayed Hyperion in The Boys (Amazon Prime), will be joining us at the Woodstock Retro Comicon!
August Kyss
Actress – Murderbot
Calling All Horror Fans!
Just announced: August Kyss, star of Murderbot, Murdercise, Onlyfangs and The Devil’s Dancers will be available to meet fans at the Woodstock Retro Comicon!
Holly Wolf
Pro Cosplayer
Meet Holly Wolf!
Holly Wolf is a world renowned cosplayer with over 3.5 million social media followers!
Special Cosplay Guests:
Holly Wolf
Special Cosplay Guest
Angelic Luka
Special Cosplay Guest
Candy Cosplay
Special Cosplay Guest
Doctor Stevil
Pro Cosplayer
Dr. Zoltar
Cosplayer & Fabricator
The Brampton Batman
Special Cosplay Guest
Canadian Angel
Pro Cosplayer
London Batman
Pro Cosplayer
Al Ruddick
Pro Cosplayer
These special guests will be on hand to greet fans, as well as to be judges in our cosplay contest!
Media Guests:
Rafia Iqbal
Hyperion Actress (The Boys)
August Kyss
Horror Movie Star
A Long Ride Home
Cast & Crew
Rob Daniels
Visions in Sound podcast
Madame Ravencroft
The darkside with Madame Ravencroft (FM 98.5
These special guests will be on hand to greet fans, and will be giving interviews and Q&A sessions!
Comic Book Artists & Authors:
Becka Kinze
Artist
Mario Longo
Artist
Martin Slam Duncan
Slampress Tomes
Jeff Campbell
Artist, Mr. Chinny
Vincent Marchesano
Artist, Metrocity
Ivan Kocmarek
Comic Book Historian
Sandra Wilson
Artist & Author
Craig Ferguson
Artist
Roxy Reed
Artist
Joseph Arena
Author
Michael Cranny
Author
Ron Kasman
Author
Yuriy Levytskyy
Artist
Graham Misiurak
Yuki vs Panda
Arnold Trinidad
Artist
Mike Simbajon
Artist
Crystal Clarke
Author
Jordan Noir
Comic Book Illustrator
Alfonso Espinos
Illustrator & Editor – Studiocomix Press
Vinny thompson
Comic Book Creator
Pasquale Veltri
Comic Book Creator
Rodolfo Martinez
Writer & Publisher – Lucha Comics
Amanda Daley
Illustrator
Keith Grachow
Illustrator
These special guests will be selling prints, comics, books, commissions and more!
Featured Vendors & Exhibitors:
Studiocomix Press
Comic Book Publisher
Lucha Comics
Comic Book Publisher
Tri Stream Media
Local Media
Moe’s Attic
Comic Book Vendor
GOES
Retro Gaming
Haganland Comic Book Warehouse
Comic Books
CPS
Comic BOok Grading & Preservation
CT Sabers
Star Wars cosplay
And don’t forget – there will also be 60+ vendor tables of Pokemon & TCG Cards!
Cosplay Contest
This contest is free to enter, and to cosplayers of all ages. One participant, selected by our judges, will win $500! The contest begins at 4PM and you must be present for the contest and judging to be considered.
Please be sure to make your costume family friendly, and that it does NOT have any realistic looking firearms or sharp bladed weapons.
Calling all Pokémon TCG Fans!
The Woodstock Retro Comicon will feature vendors offering Pokémon, One Piece, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Disney Lorcana cards and collectibles.
PLUS: Join our Pokémon TCG Tournament for a chance to win special prizes!
Southwestern Ontario’s Best Pop Culture Collectibles Vendors
The Woodstock Retro Comicon is a family friendly event hosted by Ontario Collector Shows. Whether you are an experienced collector or just getting started, we offer great experiences filled with items such as comic books, Pokemon and TCG cards, retro gaming, Lego, action figures, vintage & nostalgia items, model trains and so much more.
Are you a vendor looking for more information?
Getting started is easy: just email info@collectorshows.ca
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