This Saturday, May 16th, we will be hosting Illustrator and concept artist @gabe.sapienza from 11am - 4pm! Gabe is not only an amazing artist with some truly unique pieces that really hit hard, but he's also local! So be sure to make the time during the farmer's market to swing on by and maybe add some fresh art to your basket right here on @mainstreetnewmarket
The 1st Flash sheet for The Florida Cocaine Hippopotamus Massacre Tattoos is in! Courtesy of @jayleblanctattoo
I’ve been told there may also be a second sheet coming…
Don’t miss the creators of the runaway sensation @fearless_fred and @james_edward_clark in the shop on May 30th from 11-4 here at Wayside Comics & Cocktails on @mainstreetnewmarket , and snag some comics, merch, and maybe even get Inked with some hippo goodness! Not gonna lie, I may get a Clarke Nebraska tattoo myself.
Walk ins obviously welcome, but if you want to secure a spot on the 30th shoot Jay a message directly.
And don’t forget we have a raffle going for a signed set of 1st prints with all proceeds going to the @newmarketfoodpantry DM or email to get tickets for that.
#hippos #tattoos #yourlocalcomicshop #mainstreetnewmarket floridahippopotamuscocainemassacre
Our next Drink and Draw is next Thursday, May 14th! Join us for a fun evening meeting other artists and creating art! Led by @jasonlapidusart and @berg.jon . All skill levels welcome. The last one was a blast! We run from 7:30pm until 10pm right here on @mainstreetnewmarket
#drinkanddraw #waysidecomicsandcocktails #yourlocalcomicshop #mainstreetnewmarket #artscene
Saturday May 30th we will be hosting the Creators of the Breakout Comics Sensation, The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre, for an In Store signing! Join @fearless_fred and @james_edward_clark as they will be joining us in store with copies of this sellout book, as well as merch, art and the other phenomenal comics they’ve created! And since we don’t do normal here at Wayside we will also be doing in-store FHCM inspired Flash tattoos by @jayleblanctattoo (reach out to him directly if you want to secure a spot, Flash Sheet coming soon).
On top of that we will be doing a raffle for a hard to come by Full Set of 1st Printings of issues 1-4, all signed by the creative team. The raffle starts today and closes end of day on the 30th, with all proceeds going to the @newmarketfoodpantry
Tickets for the raffle are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. DM or e-mail us at [email protected] for tickets. We will ship Canada wide for this raffle so anyone in the country can participate.
Mark your calendars, May 30th, 11am to 4pm right here on @mainstreetnewmarket
#waysidecomicsandcocktails #creatirspotlight #yourlocalcomicshop #mainstreetnewmarket #supportcreators
Sincerest Thank You to all of those involved from our artists, cosplayers, volunteers, friends, customers and people who just showed up. This Free Comic Book Day was amazing. And it’s you guys who made it amazing. I love sharing this medium with others and it’s days like today seeing happy faces and stacks of comics and art leave our doors that make my soul feel full. Free Comic Book Day / Comics Giveaway Day 2026 was a huge success.
#thankyou
And, finally, joining us for our Free Comic Book Day / Comics Giveaway Day celebrations this Saturday May 2nd is cosplayer @irlsugarsquid
Catch @irlsugarsquid as Spider-Gwen here at Wayside Comics & Cocktails at 1:30pm! Give her a follow and check out all of her awesome cosplays! Thrilled to have her be a part of our day, and as a shop favourite character no less! So don’t miss Spider-Gwen right here on @mainstreetnewmarket at 200 Main St S!
#Cosplayer #spidergwen #waysidecomicsandcocktails #fcbd #comicsgiveawayday
Also Joining us for For the Free Comic Book Day / Comics Giveaway Day festivities on Saturday May 2nd is shop friend and favourite @the1surge
Surge is a journeyman artist who has something for everyone. With a broad selection of art and characters you are sure to find something to love, and he even does custom commissions if you’re looking for something with a more personal touch!
He is also being amazing and donating some Invincible prints exclusively for our Hero Tier. The items exclusive to that tier are for people that bring non perishable food items (at least 3) or donate to our cause to fill the community fridge. (While supplies last)
Right here on @mainstreetnewmarket at 200 Main Street S.
#creatorspotlight #featuredartist #waysidecomicsandcocktails #FCBD #comicsgiveawayday
We are stoked to have @steven.ahola joining us this Saturday May 2nd for Free Comic Book Day / Comics Giveaway Day!
Steven Ahola is an accomplished animator, illustrator, writer, and director now creating comic book covers for Image, Dynamite, IDW, and Mad Cave Studios. Make sure to stop by his table and check out his art and some of the exclusive covers he will be bringing! Right here on @mainstreetnewmarket at 200Main St S
#coverartist #waysidecomicsandcocktails #creatorspotlight #mainstreetnewmarket #FCBD
