COMIC BOOKS LIVE!!!

Hosted by Luis Fernandes

Featuring DC Comic’s DEATH OF SUPERMAN SAGA!

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The Assembly Theatre hosts another edition of Comic Books Live!!! Toronto’s only live action comic book reading series!

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THE ASSEMBLY THEATREʼs live action comic book reading series COMIC BOOKS LIVE!!! returns  in 2024 with a comedic reading of DC comic’s 1993  DEATH OF SUPERMAN SAGA, a live reading of Superman #75, The Adventures of Superman #500, Action Comics #500, Superman #22, Superman The Man of Steel #22 and Superman #78 along with an improvised musical score provided by indie musical artist CAT & THE QUEEN (CATQ)!

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 Each installment of COMICBOOKSLIVE!!! plucks a comic book from all eras of graphic fiction history, chosen by series host, Assembly alumni and all-around comic fanboy LUIS FERNANDES (Therac 25, The Assembly Theatre; Tough Jews, Dora Award nomination Outstanding Ensemble) and gives it a high-energy dramatic reading by some of Torontoʼs finest live performers! First 20 pre-sold ticket purchases includes a poly-bagged original copy of SUPERMAN #500 courtesy of WEST END COMICS!

 

This comedic remix of a comic book classic includes performances by ANNE VAN LEEUWEN (Leroy Street Theatre), JARRETT SIDDALL (Vasari Arts Company), CASS VAN WYCK (One Four One Collective), GENE ABELLA with special guests COOPER BILTON (Cooped up with Tom) and ALIA CINZA RASUL (Bad Dog Theatre Managing Director, Tita Collective) plus more to be announced!

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