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UPDATED: Bill Slavin Launches Big Top Otto!

Posted by: Andrew on: September 26, 2013

We’re so excited to launch Big Top Otto this Saturday!  Come by the shop between 1pm and 3pm for: circus-themed snacks! a chance to win fabulous prizes! an art show of elephantine proportions! live drawing demonstrations from Bill Slavin himself! …but most importantly, come by to pick up your copy of Elephants Never Forget 2: […]

Exclusive! Powerpuff Girls #1 featuring THE BEGUILING!

Posted by: Andrew on: September 21, 2013

To celebrate the release of POWERPUFF GIRLS #1 this week (out Wednesday, September 25th), written and illustrated by Canada’s own Troy Little, we commissioned a very special Canadian cover! As you can see, it depicts main baddy Mojo Jojo having climbed the CN Tower! (Reminds us of another famous simian…). Luckily, the Powerpuff Girls were […]

BEGUILING EVENT: Gene Yang presents BOXERS & SAINTS

Posted by: Andrew on: September 20, 2013

Gene Yang presents BOXERS & SAINTS Saturday, September 21st, 3pm-4:30pm @ The Central, 603 Markham Street Free to attend The Beguiling is proud to welcome bestselling comics author Gene Yang to Toronto in support of his new two-volume graphic novel, BOXERS & SAINTS. Gene will be interviewed on stage by TCAF Director Christopher Butcher about his […]

EVENT: Draw Out The Story with Brian McLachlan!

Posted by: Andrew on: August 26, 2013

COMIC WORKSHOP AND BOOK LAUNCH! Brian McLachlan’s Draw Out The Story Saturday, September 21, 2013 Workshop: 12pm-1pm Launch & Signing: 1pm-2pm @ Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst St Free with purchase! Kids eight and older should sign up NOW for a special Draw Out the Story: Ten Secrets to Creating Your Own Comics workshop led by author Brian […]

ANNOUNCING: Dan Parent at Little Island!

Posted by: Andrew on: July 19, 2013

Creator Appearance: Dan Parent Little Island Comics, 742 Bathurst Street 23 August 2013, 7:30pm to 9pm We’re proud and delighted to announce that Dan Parent will be meeting fans and signing books at Little Island Comics on Friday, August 23rd from 7:30pm until 9pm! Known for bringing more diversity and inclusion to Riverdale than ever […]

Little Island’s PICTURE BOOK SALE!

Posted by: Andrew on: June 19, 2013

It’s true that Little Island Comics is North America’s only comic shop just for kids. But in addition to the all the best comic books, did you know that we also carry a wide range of picture books and board books? Well, we do! You can find all kinds of illustrated stories at Little Island, […]

Jinx at Little Island!

Posted by: Andrew on: May 22, 2013

Step into spring with Jinx Holliday and the next installment in the critically acclaimed Jinx series! Spring in high school brings a whole new set of challenges for feisty freshman Jinx – new tests, new sports, and summer’s on the way! Jinx: Little Miss Steps is an uplifting story told with great wit, humor, heart […]

Manga Mondays at Little Island Comics!

Posted by: Andrew on: December 26, 2012

Join us for Manga Mondays this winter at Little Island Comics! We’re excited to invite 10- to 14-year-olds to enrol in local comics creator Eric Kim’s Manga Dojo art workshops, now in their second year. Starting January 21st, the Manga Dojo teaches students how to create and develop their own stories. In five sessions, students will create an […]

Justin Time Book Launch with Brandon Scott!

Posted by: Andrew on: November 17, 2012

In store Saturday, 24 November 2012 at 1pm   Join us next Saturday to launch creator Brandon James Scott’s debut book series featuring the characters of the hit show Justin Time (on Disney Junior in Canada)! Brandon will be here to sign copies of Justin Time: Panckake Express, and will be doing a reading from Little Island’s legendary […]

ANNOUNCING: Checkers and Dot Launch at Little Island Comics!

Posted by: Andrew on: November 13, 2012

In store: J Torres & J. Lum Sunday, 2 December 2012 at 2pm We’re delighted to announce the launch of a lovely new series of black-and-white board books created by comics veterans J Torres and Jennifer Lum. The Checkers and Dot books present high-contrast patterns and rhyming text that’s perfect for little eyes and ears. […]


What is Little Island Comics?

Little Island Comics is the world's only comic book shop just for kids! We carry the widest possible assortment of things that fall under the umbrella of comics and visual narrative for kids up to age 12.

We're located right next door to our parent shop The Beguiling Books & Art, at the top of Toronto's vibrant Kensington Market, making this a one-stop-shop for the whole family's graphic novel needs!

Contact Us!

Little Island Comics
323 College Street
Toronto, ON
M5T 1S2
Canada

416 533 9168
mail@littleislandcomics.com
@littleislandcmx

Come Visit!

We're open almost every day!
MON, TUES, THURS, SAT: 11AM - 7PM
WEDS & FRI: 11AM - 9PM
SUN: 12PM - 6PM