2025

Rujinu

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Jinu and Rumi, in all their patterned glory, stopped by the booth. I love that it’s post-acceptance of herself Rumi with the colourful patterns. (Although I just noticed her contacts, so maybe it’s right before What it Sounds Like?)

Couch Mira

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KPop Demon Hunter cosplays were the ones I was looking forward to seeing the most this weekend, and I wasn’t disappointed! I wasn’t able to grab a Bobby cosplayer, much to my disappointment, or a Baby Saja, but I got the rest of the main characters, starting with the awesome @princessofthenorth as Mira ready for the “couch couch couch!” And yes, she made all those delicious treats from scratch. No, you may not eat them, they’re not actually food!

Beautiful (Belle) helper

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If you came to see us at Ottawa Comic Con 2025, you were probably assisted by our Belle helper (if you were looking at the books). She read them all (other than the pen name stuff) this summer, and is enthusiastic about getting more people to read them. Living up to her costume!

(Also it’s her birthday this week, so I had to post her first!)

Thunderbolts* – JenEric Movie Review

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Hello Cinephiles,

Today we’re talking about the 2025 film Thunderbolts*.

Story

A strong story about mental health, found family, and trying to be better, dressed up in superhero tights. The movie is both touching and one of Marvel’s funniest.

Score: 1

Characters

‘All the most forgettable MCU characters team up with the Winter Soldier’ doesn’t sound all that great, but each character received development, humanizing, and some time to shine.

It was well acted and believable despite the wild and ridiculous scenes.

Score: 1

Dialogue

This movie has all the quippiness needed for a Marvel superhero movie and throws in some road trip and found family jokes along the way.

The more serious parts tackled feelings of loneliness and nihilism in a way that was comforting without being condescending.

Score: 1

Visuals and Music

The use of shadow throughout the movie is beautiful and works so well with the themes. Every camera movement feels thought out and I really appreciate the way they shot the fight scenes. It was chaotic without being overwhelming or nauseating.

Score: 1

Fun

I wasn’t sure I’d like this one but I really enjoyed it and hope to see more of the characters. The entire family also seemed to like it.

Score: 1

Overall

One of Marvel’s strongest recent films that doesn’t shy away from serious topic but still knows how to laugh and have some fun.

Final Score: 5 Stars out of 5*

*A 5 star review doesn’t mean the movie was perfect nor that it is perfect for everyone but it is a movie I believe is as close to perfect as possible.

Thank You Ottawa ComicCon

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Hello Friends, Family, and Fans;

This past weekend was Ottawa ComicCon, and it was a busy one. We saw lots of people, sold a lot of coffee, and somehow survived.

Every year while i prep, I wonder why I do it. It’s weeks of set-up, roasting, packaging, planning, and packing. I get all grumpy and introverted and worried.

But every year, the people make it worth it! In no particular order, I’d like to thank:

  • Our close friends that vend next to us
  • All the other amazing vendors
  • The con goers that are both enthusiastic and genuinely happy
  • The organizers, and
  • The amazing volunteers that not only keep the whole thing running but are also some of our best clients.

Special shout-out to my family for being amazing. We couldn’t do this without you!

Another special thanks to Dragon and Pegasus, who were amazingly well-behaved and made us proud all weekend.

We feel loved, appreciated, and maybe a little more hopeful.

Stay safe and be kind,

Éric