‘It’s a lot of fun:’ Curious ComicCon promoting literacy with free event

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While attending the event is free of charge, donations collected from the silent auction will go to Literacy Central Vancouver Island, who provides free literacy tutoring and accessible workshops.

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McKee said they felt it was the perfect fit for this year’s event.

“Free Comic Book Day was originally intended to promote literacy, and I think those two go together so well, and it seemed like a no-brainer this year.”

Since its inception, Curious ComicCon has raised around $52,000 for local charities, including $7,000 last year to support the Nanaimo Youth Services Association.

Action figures, toys, games, and of course, comics will all be available to see and purchase on Saturday. (Image Credit: Submitted/Curious ComicCon)

All the popular events from past years, like the cosplay contest and artist meet and greets, will be available, as well as a few new things this year, like an artist sketch-off with their finished work being auctioned off to charity, and a trinket trade-off, where attendees can swap and trade the free trinkets provided.

McKee said while it’s hard to get an exact headcount of attendees, he figured between four and five thousand people attended last year as it continues to grow in popularity.

He said he and his board of directors put a lot of time and hard work into making this happen, and its all worth it when the big day finally comes.

“It’s an incredible thing, especially on the day to see all the people show up, all the kids with big smiles on their faces and everyone dressed up, it’s a great time, it’s awesome, it’s a lot of fun.”

For more information, including how to register for the cosplay contest, you can go to curiouscomicon.com.

The 2026 Curious ComicCon is a free event the whole family can enjoy. (Image Credit: Submitted/Curious ComicCon)

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