The most recent Collectors Con in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, was held on April 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Atlantic Time, on a sunny Saturday. I attended the event at the Royal Canadian Legion building, located at 45 Sackville Cross Road.
Admission was only $3.00 at the door. As stated on the Nova Scotia Collectors Con webpage:
“The show featured a wide range of toys, other collectibles, as well as comic books and other pop culture items, promising a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts alike. For those interested in attending, it was recommended to register or buy tickets in advance to ensure a spot at this exciting collector’s event.”
That said, I simply showed up and paid at the door, as did most attendees.
While lining up outside, I noticed the Canadian flag flying at half-mast. I asked around, but no one seemed to know why. I guess that a member of the Royal Canadian Legion has passed away. Legion halls are common across Canada and serve both current and retired members of the Canadian Armed Forces—Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The Hunt Begins
There were numerous dealer tables set up on one floor of the two-storey building. The Nova Scotia Collectors Con also has a Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083116339614
Right away, I found a high-grade Gold Key 1966 G-8 and His Battle Aces #1 for just $10. Now I need to track down issue #2! Originally, G-8 was a pulp prose hero, and this comic adaptation looks fantastic.
Next, I picked up DC’s From Beyond the Unknown #12 (1971), featuring an incredible Joe Kubert cover of cavemen riding pterosaurs and taking down modern fighter jets—with thrown arrows, no less!
I also grabbed a near-mint copy of DC’s Karate Kid #13 (from the Legion of Super-Heroes) for $5. I originally owned the full run but sold it in 1987 when I joined the Canadian Navy. I’ve been rebuilding that set ever since.
Other pickups included:
- DC’s Kong #2 (1970s) – $5
- Gold Key Land of the Giants #4 – $10
- Still hunting for issues #2 and #3
My wife Sharon and I have been rewatching Land of the Giants on YouTube—it still holds up!
Misses and Finds
I was hoping to find mid-1960s Rat Patrol Gold Key issues, but came up empty. I still collect the comics, DVDs, and even toys from that series.
My best find of the day was a rare 1951 Lucky Star #1, a 52-page full-colour western with a five-cent cover price. It’s the same size as Golden Age Nickel Comics. I paid $35 and didn’t even haggle—it was that nice.
Westerns and Weird Trivia
Being a Western fan, I picked up:
- Marvel Mighty Marvel Western #1 – $15
- Issue #7 – $5
I also grabbed Dark Horse’s Minor Threats #1 (2024) with a Mike Allred variant cover.
Now, here’s a fun bit of trivia about The Outlaw Kid:
- The 1970s reprints completely changed his costume colours
- Later issues featured new stories, not just reprints
- Atlas also had The Texas Kid—same look, same name (Lance Temple), same blind father… but never explained!
I picked up Outlaw Kid #7 (1971 reprint) for $6, featuring art by Doug Wildey.
More Great Finds
Marvel ROM #70 – $4- Avengers #343 (1992) – part of a 2-for-$2.50 deal
- DC Tarzan #237 (1975) – near mint, gorgeous Kubert cover
- Two-Gun Kid #83 & #89 – $5 and $10
- World’s Finest #276 (1982)
I also collect Western Gunfighters. The first eight issues feature new Ghost Rider stories by Dick Ayers—well worth tracking down.
Something Different
I picked up In-Country Nam #1 and #2 (1986) for $5 total. These are oversized black-and-white books from Survival Art Press—new to me and intriguing.
I also bought a 1951 Whitman hardcover: The Lone Ranger and the War Horse, written by Fran Striker.
Rebuilding the Collection
I picked up a low-grade X-Men #26 as a placeholder. Back in 2015, around 287 of my comics were stolen, including X-Men #1–37. I’ve slowly been replacing them—progress is steady but slow.
A Future Interview
At the show, I met a local Nova Scotia creator who’s working on his own comic. We exchanged emails, and I’ll be interviewing him soon for First Comics News. Stay tuned!
Cool Collectible Moment
I spotted a 1968 Spider-Man rubber mask by Ben Cooper Inc. for $20—almost bought it! Another collector, Scott Harding, grabbed it instead. Great find—it’s a full-head mask and in excellent condition for its age.
Final Purchases
My only non-comic purchases:
- A 1976 Superman hairbrush
- A 12-inch Indiana Jones figure (missing the whip—but I’ll make one!)
Both are now proudly displayed in my man cave.
Final Thoughts
Another great show with solid deals, friendly people, and plenty of surprises. The Nova Scotia Collectors Con continues to be a fun and worthwhile event for collectors of all kinds.
Looking forward to the next one!
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