Much like my comic store in australia it is a pain looking for back issues. At the silver snail were always buying comic books. Geek room, comic book rooms, comic room, comic book display, comic book storage, man cave room, man cave home bar, marvel room, home decor ideas. They frequently run events like author meet and greetsbook signings. The popular comic book store closed its trademark location at 367 queen st. From the beginning, i thought the originally announced annex location was not a good idea. Silver snail toronto torontos oldest comic book store. Theyll be closing their doors sometime in 2012 and hopefully opening in a new location in a different part of the city. I live in toronto,the biggest city in canada,and one of the biggest cities in north merica. Located in the heart of downtown toronto, we specialize in comic books, graphic novels, statues, action figures, model kits, and board games. Silver snail comics toronto 2020 all you need to know before. Founded in 1976, we are a toronto based comic shop now with a cafe. Apr 08, 2011 silver snail comic book store is moving the silver snail is the latest casualty of the queen west squeeze. And there is three main comic book stores and some smaller collectibles around the way dont ask me where around the way is because im not good at giving directions so paradise comics silver snail the beg.
The silver snail, a storied and independent comic book shop on the strip, was jam packed with customers while hmv was not. Oct 18, 2016 the silver snail has been a staple in torontos comic arts and hobbyist community for decades. Jun 11, 2019 i live in toronto,the biggest city in canada,and one of the biggest cities in north merica. Did you know comic books depicting crime are illegal in. Comic books, like jazz, are a north american invention that has been embraced all over the globe and from the platinum age to the present, canadian artists, writers and cartoonists have been shaping it along the way. So much cool stuff but just a strange place when it comes to bread and butter comic books and comic book knowledge. The store has since moved from that original location that looked massive. Silver snail will be giving away tons of brand new free comics to all visitors.
Jun 20, 2006 the silver snail is one of the oldest comic book retail stores in north america,born from the passion of entrepreneur ron van leeuwen. During my first visit to the snail i asked the person behind the counter where the cgcs are located. Nov 06, 2016 the silver snail comic book shop, of toronto, has published a number of posters, over its 40 years in operation and it seems like an ideal time to commemorate that fact. The main location that everybody associates the silver snail with is at 367 queen street west where it has been for around 3 decades. The store has sacrificed room for a coffee shop and this room couldve been used to better display past issues. In the category of comic book robot pinup posters, im declaring silver snail comics excellent parody of the saturday evening post to be the best comic book store poster evar.
Silver snail comic book store in ottawa to close its doors. Apr 08, 2011 the silver snail comic book store, that 35yearold, worldfamous emporium of comics, action figures and toys, is packing up its distinctive, colourful window displays of superheroes and moving. The exquisitelyposed, full size spiderman figure was created from a mannequin, and it looks great against a background drawn by chalkmaster dave after an original design by john romita, jr. Leaving the silver snail in 1987, he started work on a prisoner comic with dean motter below, and worked in an art directorial supportive role on ron manns comics documentary comic book confidential sphinx productions, 1988, an overviewhistory of the comic book medium in the us, from the 1930s to the 80s. The silver snail comic book store, that 35yearold, worldfamous emporium of comics, action figures and toys, is packing up its distinctive, colourful. The silver age of comic books was a period of artistic advancement and widespread commercial success in mainstream american comic books, predominantly those featuring the superhero archetype. Silver snail comic book store is moving comic book junkie. The longrunning comic book store silver snail ottawa will turn its final page in september as its toronto owners couldnt afford to run two. Silver snail comic book store in ottawa to close its doors cbc news. A longrunning comic book store in ottawas downtown core will turn its final page in september. Silver snail comics, queen west, toronto, books toronto. Forty year old canadian comic store the silver snail, is to close its ottawa branch. Back in the early 1970s, ron was studying art at the ontario college of art. Best pinup award goes to silver snail comics in toronto.
And there is three main comic book stores and some smaller collectibles around the way dont ask me where around the way is because im not good at giving directions so. As we learned last month, the silver snail comic book store, a queen west stalwart, will be moving to a new location at yonge and dundas this summer to. One of the best and oldest comic book stores in toronto. Dave johnson signing at silver snail comics in toronto on fcbd, may 3rd, 2014. Silver snail comics now closed bookstore in centretown. Canadian retailer the silver snail presents larry hama cbr. But not only is the beguiling an anchor and institution in the neighbourhood, the snail has a personality muchbetter suited to blinking lights of dundas square. Theyre often the only shops that non readers, or casual readers, remember and recommend. Ill be making an appearance at free comic book day at silver snail comics, 329 yonge st, toronto, on saturday may 5th. Aug 04, 2015 as soon as lunch hour hits, its like clockwork at the silver snail comic shop as customers file in to browse the bright rows of comics still available in the back of the store. If tumbleweeds could exist in downtown toronto, they would have been blowing through that store. Make some extra money off your comic book collection by booking your appointment today. It was there that he first discovered the wonder of comics. A comic book oasis right in the centre of the city.
From its comfortable queen west location, it served as a goto place for fans and collectors in toronto. The silver snail has been a staple in torontos comic arts. Geek room, comic book rooms, comic room, comic book display, comic book storage, man cave room, man cave home bar, marvel. On wednesday, the store reopened at its new location at 329 yonge st. Jules greco, an employee at the silver snail, one of the largest comic book retailers in toronto, says the law is outdated. It boasts a massive array of comic books, graphic novels and memorabilia thatll satisfy legions of fandoms. They have a large selection of comics, graphic novels, games, and fandom merch. The silver snail has been apart of the queen west community for the 30 years it has been open, and is widelyconsidered one of the best stores in the industry. For 43 years we have been pleased to offer the best pricing on our graphic novels and. However, i will say that i think the new snail represents what the postdigital comic book shop must look like. Games, magic cards, hero clix, statues, action figures, anime, menga. I think the law is really silly, and i meanit must be overlooked.
Silver snail comics toronto all you need to know before. Silver snail comics is one of north americas oldest comics and collectibles store. As famous as comic books come, it is legendary for the comics it sells, the clientele it attracts and the. Silver snail comics ottawa will open for a final day on sunday, sept. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the. Oct 04, 2019 visited the silver snail after seeing a del toro mention in a hellboy volume. After climbing the stairs, i look around and realize im in the collectible card games area.
The silver snail is one of the oldest comic book retail stores in north america,born from the passion of entrepreneur ron van leeuwen. The store is so well organized, all products are organized. Mar 26, 2015 i went to the silver snail in toronto recently and interviewed an assistant manager about the store for a journalism class. This month marks a big moment in the stores history as it moved to a location. Owners need to transform their shops into a starbuckslike cultural hub, complete with coffee bar, clothes, accessories, figures, etc. Comic books, like jazz, are a north american invention that has been embraced all over the globe and from the platinum age to the present, canadian artists, writers and cartoonists have been shaping it. View all hotels near silver snail comics on tripadvisor. Silver snail comics 329 yonge street, toronto, ontario m5b1r7 rated 4. Silver snail comics, 329 yonge street, toronto, on 2020. As soon as lunch hour hits, its like clockwork at the silver snail comic shop as customers file in to browse the bright rows of comics still available in the back of the store. Ill also have prints, some original artwork, and a very limited number of tshirts available tshirts are currently sold out on my website.
Best pinup award goes to silver snail comics in toronto wired. Silver snail toronto grand opening comic book daily. May 25, 2012 as we learned last month, the silver snail comic book store, a queen west stalwart, will be moving to a new location at yonge and dundas this summer to take on entertainment giant hmv which also. Francis manapul cgc event at silver snail comics toronto canada september 28th, 2015 francis manapul cgc ss 9. Silver snail comic book store is moving the silver snail is the latest casualty of the queen west squeeze. Head upstairs to this secondfloor store at yonge and dundas. A first look inside the new home of the silver snail. Silver snail comic book shop latest casualty of faltering. Oct 05, 2011 silver snail, along with the beguiling and the collected hairy ts, make up the unholy trinity of famous toronto comic book shops. The post office investigates boxes that contain shrunken people which expand to full size upon arrival at their destination.
Silver snail comics toronto 2020 all you need to know. Stan lee talks about the new spidey comic coming out, thats tied into the electric company television show. The silver snail has seen the sights of many comic book legends including the creator of the simpsons, matt groening. I went to the silver snail in toronto recently and interviewed an assistant manager about the store for a journalism class. Andromeda silver snail comics, 1986 written and published under the ssc imprint. Visited the silver snail after seeing a del toro mention in a hellboy volume. The silver snail comic book store, that 35yearold, worldfamous emporium of comics, action figures and toys, is packing up its distinctive. Its display was simple, striking, and ultimately compelling. I really liked the outcome so i decided to share it with you all. Following the golden age of comic books and an interregnum in the early to mid1950s, the silver age is considered to cover the period from 1956 to circa 1970, and was succeeded by the bronze and. The silver snail comic book shop, of toronto, has published a number of posters, over its 40 years in operation and it seems like an ideal time to commemorate that fact.