Fans of comics are being asked to help raise money for the SPCA.
Local brick-and-mortar comic shop Metropolis Comics and Toys will be hosting a free community event called Halloween Comicfest.
The event will be held between noon and 3 p.m. on Oct. 26, in store across the street from Metrotown mall.
“ We will be giving away two to three comic books per person, as well as hosting a bake sale for charity with all proceeds being donated to the SPCA,” said a news release.
Participants are encouraged to dress in costume. Participation in the costume contest only requires taking your picture in costume at the store and using #metrohalloween2019 to be entered to win. There will also be an old-school cotton candy machine and a store-wide 15-per-cent off sale for the day.
“This event is special because it encourages children to read at a zero-cost barrier,” said a statement. “Parents and children alike can get a second use out of this year’s costume and if you have a bit of a sweet tooth, buying a cookie could help out some animals in need. As one of the few mom-and-pop-type retail businesses not to have been entirely ghosted by the Amazons of the world, community events like this are important. Both for us to keep the doors open and so our fan community has a place to physically go to and see their friends.”
