Toronto Comic Arts Festival
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Official account for The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)!
TCAF returns June 6-7, 2026 at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Mattamy Athletic Centre.
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TCAF returns June 6-7, 2026 at Toronto Metropolitan University’s Mattamy Athletic Centre.
Stay in touch comic friends! Sign up for our newsletter!
https://www.torontocomics.com/
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One of my favourite shows of the year!
Good news! We’ve extended the application deadline to exhibit at TCAF 2026 or suggest programming.
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
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TCAF The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is an internationally acclaimed comic book festival held annually in Toronto, Ontario. TCAF is a free-admission event.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:27 PM
One of my favourite shows of the year!
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One of the best comic shows in North America. The most literate comics crowd next to Denver. Must go. Must exhibit. Apply!
Good news! We’ve extended the application deadline to exhibit at TCAF 2026 or suggest programming.
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
Home | TCAF Toronto Comic Arts Festival
TCAF The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is an internationally acclaimed comic book festival held annually in Toronto, Ontario. TCAF is a free-admission event.
www.torontocomics.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
One of the best comic shows in North America. The most literate comics crowd next to Denver. Must go. Must exhibit. Apply!
Good news! We’ve extended the application deadline to exhibit at TCAF 2026 or suggest programming.
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
Home | TCAF Toronto Comic Arts Festival
TCAF The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is an internationally acclaimed comic book festival held annually in Toronto, Ontario. TCAF is a free-admission event.
www.torontocomics.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Good news! We’ve extended the application deadline to exhibit at TCAF 2026 or suggest programming.
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
We know life, art, and admin can be extra hard to juggle before the holidays, and we want to ensure everyone has a little more breathing room.
Apply by December 29 at 11:59pm ET www.torontocomics.com
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Today is the LAST DAY to bid on an original watercolour painting by me of Ripley from Alien! The auction benefits @torontocomics.bsky.social , and shipping is Canada only (sorry). Bid here: www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
Faith Erin Hicks: Original "Ripley" Painting | Toronto Comic Arts F
Own an original watercolour painting of Ripley from the Alien franchise! Faith’s work is approximately 8 x 6 inches, and will imbue your apartment with the powerful aura of one of cinema’s most belove...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today is the LAST DAY to bid on an original watercolour painting by me of Ripley from Alien! The auction benefits @torontocomics.bsky.social , and shipping is Canada only (sorry). Bid here: www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
📢 Auction closes tonight! 📢
It's your last chance to take home a one-of-a-kind art piece, book set, or creator experience for the indie comics fan in your life. Plus, all $$$ supports TCAF's community programming!
Bid bid bid >>> www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
It's your last chance to take home a one-of-a-kind art piece, book set, or creator experience for the indie comics fan in your life. Plus, all $$$ supports TCAF's community programming!
Bid bid bid >>> www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
December 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
📢 Auction closes tonight! 📢
It's your last chance to take home a one-of-a-kind art piece, book set, or creator experience for the indie comics fan in your life. Plus, all $$$ supports TCAF's community programming!
Bid bid bid >>> www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
It's your last chance to take home a one-of-a-kind art piece, book set, or creator experience for the indie comics fan in your life. Plus, all $$$ supports TCAF's community programming!
Bid bid bid >>> www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
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Want a fan art commission from me?
Start bidding for an original fan art commission by yours truly! Silent auction held by @torontocomics.bsky.social Ends this week!
I’ve made arrangements to ship the winning bid to anywhere in the world.
www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
Start bidding for an original fan art commission by yours truly! Silent auction held by @torontocomics.bsky.social Ends this week!
I’ve made arrangements to ship the winning bid to anywhere in the world.
www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
December 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Want a fan art commission from me?
Start bidding for an original fan art commission by yours truly! Silent auction held by @torontocomics.bsky.social Ends this week!
I’ve made arrangements to ship the winning bid to anywhere in the world.
www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
Start bidding for an original fan art commission by yours truly! Silent auction held by @torontocomics.bsky.social Ends this week!
I’ve made arrangements to ship the winning bid to anywhere in the world.
www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
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Toronto vibes 🦝
You can bid on this painting as part of the Winter Auction held by TCAF! @torontocomics.bsky.social
You can bid on this painting as part of the Winter Auction held by TCAF! @torontocomics.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Toronto vibes 🦝
You can bid on this painting as part of the Winter Auction held by TCAF! @torontocomics.bsky.social
You can bid on this painting as part of the Winter Auction held by TCAF! @torontocomics.bsky.social
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Want to support @torontocomics.bsky.social and get feedback on a comic pitch or script?? I'm offering to review your work and chat with you about it on a video call! There are also lots of other amazing prizes, like signed books and original art!! www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
Allison O’Toole: Review & Video Call | Toronto Comic Arts F
Are you looking to break into comics? Hoping to get published? Don’t miss this chance to hone your work with comics editor Allison O’Toole! Allison will read and give feedback on your comic outline, p...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Want to support @torontocomics.bsky.social and get feedback on a comic pitch or script?? I'm offering to review your work and chat with you about it on a video call! There are also lots of other amazing prizes, like signed books and original art!! www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
Our super-friends at The Beguiling have come through with three incredible items for our winter auction!
1️⃣ Take a guided tour of shop’s famously labyrinthine basement with owner Peter Birkemoe—followed by a $200 shopping spree to cap it all off.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
1️⃣ Take a guided tour of shop’s famously labyrinthine basement with owner Peter Birkemoe—followed by a $200 shopping spree to cap it all off.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
December 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our super-friends at The Beguiling have come through with three incredible items for our winter auction!
1️⃣ Take a guided tour of shop’s famously labyrinthine basement with owner Peter Birkemoe—followed by a $200 shopping spree to cap it all off.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
1️⃣ Take a guided tour of shop’s famously labyrinthine basement with owner Peter Birkemoe—followed by a $200 shopping spree to cap it all off.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
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I donated 2 items to the TCAF silent auction - An original watercolour painting I did custom for the auction, and a bundle of my comics! Head over to @torontocomics.bsky.social to find the link and bid on tons of cool stuff!
December 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
I donated 2 items to the TCAF silent auction - An original watercolour painting I did custom for the auction, and a bundle of my comics! Head over to @torontocomics.bsky.social to find the link and bid on tons of cool stuff!
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I'm auctioning off a Dinosaur Comic about YOU, to help support TCAF! Never done this before, may never do this again, such is my love for the Toronto Comic Arts Festival! Starting bid just 30 bux :0
www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I'm auctioning off a Dinosaur Comic about YOU, to help support TCAF! Never done this before, may never do this again, such is my love for the Toronto Comic Arts Festival! Starting bid just 30 bux :0
www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
www.torontocomics.com/product-page...
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There's some fantastic stuff in here you can bid on to help support TCAF 2026!! I'm offering a pitch or script review, but there's lots of other cool stuff on the table, like signed books, original art, and a behind-the-scenes tour/shopping spree at The Beguiling!!
Snag a one-of-a-kind item for the indie comics fan in your life!
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
December 2, 2025 at 12:11 AM
There's some fantastic stuff in here you can bid on to help support TCAF 2026!! I'm offering a pitch or script review, but there's lots of other cool stuff on the table, like signed books, original art, and a behind-the-scenes tour/shopping spree at The Beguiling!!
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Support TCAF and get some cool stuff - I did an original painting as an auction item and you can also bid on a bundle of my comics and collab books! There is so much good stuff, check it out and spread the word. ❤️
Snag a one-of-a-kind item for the indie comics fan in your life!
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
December 2, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Support TCAF and get some cool stuff - I did an original painting as an auction item and you can also bid on a bundle of my comics and collab books! There is so much good stuff, check it out and spread the word. ❤️
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Canadians! I donated an original watercolour painting of Ripley from Alien to the TCAF auction! Bid on it here! (Unfortunately shipping is only available to Canada.)
Snag a one-of-a-kind item for the indie comics fan in your life!
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Canadians! I donated an original watercolour painting of Ripley from Alien to the TCAF auction! Bid on it here! (Unfortunately shipping is only available to Canada.)
Snag a one-of-a-kind item for the indie comics fan in your life!
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
December 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Snag a one-of-a-kind item for the indie comics fan in your life!
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
Our Winter Auction features art and experiences from top publishers and comics icons like Junji Ito, @ryannorth.ca, Jillian Tamaki, @laufman.bsky.social, @faitherinhicks.bsky.social & more.
www.torontocomics.com/winter-auction
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Please come to TCAF so I don’t have to pay US shipping for your comics. In return, if you want, I will bring you a coffee at the show. (And not a Tim’s coffee.)
Attention comics creators!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our exhibitor + programming applications for TCAF 2026.
Head to torontocomics.com to apply, and we hope to see you on the rink!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our exhibitor + programming applications for TCAF 2026.
Head to torontocomics.com to apply, and we hope to see you on the rink!
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Please come to TCAF so I don’t have to pay US shipping for your comics. In return, if you want, I will bring you a coffee at the show. (And not a Tim’s coffee.)
Attention comics creators!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our exhibitor + programming applications for TCAF 2026.
Head to torontocomics.com to apply, and we hope to see you on the rink!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our exhibitor + programming applications for TCAF 2026.
Head to torontocomics.com to apply, and we hope to see you on the rink!
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Attention comics creators!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our exhibitor + programming applications for TCAF 2026.
Head to torontocomics.com to apply, and we hope to see you on the rink!
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our exhibitor + programming applications for TCAF 2026.
Head to torontocomics.com to apply, and we hope to see you on the rink!
Our Executive Director @librarylandia.bsky.social spoke with CBC about the Alberta government's censorship of comic books in schools.
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta has banned graphic books before. In the 1950s, 'salacious' comics were the target | CBC News
In 1954, the province established the Advisory Board on Objectionable Publications to investigate "crime comics" that supposedly inspired undesirable behaviour in kids.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Our Executive Director @librarylandia.bsky.social spoke with CBC about the Alberta government's censorship of comic books in schools.
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Their attack on diverse voices is a continuation of how governments have historically exploited "moral panics" to threaten human rights. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Why are they still banning books in 2025? Graphic novels are seen as a threat because they are so effective. LGBTQ+ is seen as a threat because it undermines the Patriarchy. The Patriarchy has been oppressing women and minorities for centuries, and it needs to be gotten rid of.
Comics are under attack in Canada. We cannot stay silent.
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
September 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Why are they still banning books in 2025? Graphic novels are seen as a threat because they are so effective. LGBTQ+ is seen as a threat because it undermines the Patriarchy. The Patriarchy has been oppressing women and minorities for centuries, and it needs to be gotten rid of.
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A lot of great resources on how to fight against censorship in Canada. Time to take action.
Comics are under attack in Canada. We cannot stay silent.
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
September 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A lot of great resources on how to fight against censorship in Canada. Time to take action.
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#Comics and us sharing our stories save lives.
Removing books from the shelf is erasure and #censorship.
68% of Albertans believe decisions about what’s age-appropriate should be made by librarians, teachers, and schools - not administrations.
Let’s fight back (cc: @torontocomics.bsky.social)
Removing books from the shelf is erasure and #censorship.
68% of Albertans believe decisions about what’s age-appropriate should be made by librarians, teachers, and schools - not administrations.
Let’s fight back (cc: @torontocomics.bsky.social)
Comics are under attack in Canada. We cannot stay silent.
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
September 16, 2025 at 12:48 AM
#Comics and us sharing our stories save lives.
Removing books from the shelf is erasure and #censorship.
68% of Albertans believe decisions about what’s age-appropriate should be made by librarians, teachers, and schools - not administrations.
Let’s fight back (cc: @torontocomics.bsky.social)
Removing books from the shelf is erasure and #censorship.
68% of Albertans believe decisions about what’s age-appropriate should be made by librarians, teachers, and schools - not administrations.
Let’s fight back (cc: @torontocomics.bsky.social)
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#SaveSpeech
The linked article has a handy list of direct action you can take as a canadian to push back against this censorship. Find an option or two that works for you and push it!!!
The linked article has a handy list of direct action you can take as a canadian to push back against this censorship. Find an option or two that works for you and push it!!!
Comics are under attack in Canada. We cannot stay silent.
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
September 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#SaveSpeech
The linked article has a handy list of direct action you can take as a canadian to push back against this censorship. Find an option or two that works for you and push it!!!
The linked article has a handy list of direct action you can take as a canadian to push back against this censorship. Find an option or two that works for you and push it!!!
Comics are under attack in Canada. We cannot stay silent.
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
September 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Comics are under attack in Canada. We cannot stay silent.
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
Read and share TCAF’s statement on censorship in Alberta’s public schools, then join us in taking action! www.torontocomics.com/post/comics-...
We’re thrilled to announce that the TCAF will return next June to the Mattamy Athletic Centre!
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
September 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that the TCAF will return next June to the Mattamy Athletic Centre!
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
Want to be a part of it?
Watch this space!
We’ll soon be posting our exact festival dates, application form for exhibitors, call for programming, and loads of other chances to contribute to #TCAF2026.
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"But from my transgender orbit, what I could see was a transgender future of comics, of art, pleasure and change, amid awkwardness, amid fear, on the hockey rink with no ice and millions of stories."
Lovely piece about @torontocomics.bsky.social from @hecuba.bsky.social
www.tcj.com/transgender-...
Lovely piece about @torontocomics.bsky.social from @hecuba.bsky.social
www.tcj.com/transgender-...
Transgender Gravity on a Rink Without Ice: A Toronto Comic Arts Festival Report, Of Sorts - The Comics Journal
Helen Chazan reporting from transgender center of gravity at TCAF 2025.
www.tcj.com
June 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
"But from my transgender orbit, what I could see was a transgender future of comics, of art, pleasure and change, amid awkwardness, amid fear, on the hockey rink with no ice and millions of stories."
Lovely piece about @torontocomics.bsky.social from @hecuba.bsky.social
www.tcj.com/transgender-...
Lovely piece about @torontocomics.bsky.social from @hecuba.bsky.social
www.tcj.com/transgender-...