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MY NEIGHBOUR DAWN & JOANNE'S DAUGHTER SYDNEY | PHOTOS BY SCRIBBLES

What happens when you take a hobby you're passionate about and make a decision to bring it to the masses? You get a unique store called DJ's Comic Corner.

DJ's Comic Corner is the brainchild of our friend Derrick Roslaniec and his wife Joanne. The business held its official grand opening on Sat. Sept. 8th with great deals, draws, snacks, beverages and special guests including several local politicians, members of the media and St. Catharines mayor Walter Sendzik.

Scribbles also was on hand to check out DJ's Comic Corner and congratulate Derrick and Joanne (although my arrival was in the afternoon, long after the politicians presence and the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which took place in the AM hours.)

In addition to comic books, DJ's also carries apparel (shirts, beanies, scarfs, wallets, bags and more) plus rare collectibles and memorabilia.

Derrick described the motivation behind DJ's on their Facebook page.

"DJ’s Comic Corner was born from a love of comic books. I have been a fan since my youth, and as I grew I couldn’t get enough of these wonderful stories with amazing artwork - my imagination was on fire" said Derrick.

He continued "Now I’m at a point in my life where I can share this genre with kids (and the kid in all of us). That’s what DJ’s Comic Corner is about. Promoting reading and the joys of the imagination."

MY SELFIE AT DJ'S COMIC CORNER | PHOTO BY SCRIBBLES

Midweek is always special at DJ's, it's "New Release Wednesday" when -as the name implies - new comic books are added to the store's ever-growing inventory of unique finds. 

Since opening, DJ's Comic Corner has become a sponsor of local hockey team the Niagara IceDogs which means they get to "set up shop" and offer giveaways at select games. 

Reviews for DJ's have been quite favourable....

"Derrick knew what Venture Bros. was, and had a Spider-Man book I was trying to find for years... very good people, felt welcomed, and would definitely continue to go there" ~ Kyle H.

"DJ's is great! Derrick and Josie are absolute gems; you won't find nicer folk! 12/10 recommend this shop." ~ Kate A.

With Christmas just around the corner, check out DJ's Comic Corner for awesome comics, collectibles and merchandise.

DJ's Comic Corner 

33 Lakeshore Rd.- Unit 12 [plaza at the corner of Lake St. & Lakeshore Rd. across the road from No Frills]  

St. Catharines, ON  Phone: 905-938-2525

LINKS:   DJ's FACEBOOK page     DJ's Official WEBSITE      DJ's EMAIL 

BUSINESS HOURS: MON. TUES. THUR. FRI. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM  |  WED. 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM  |  SAT. 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM  | CLOSED SUNDAYS

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Although we introduced you to Joe Friday a few years ago, others have just recently discovered his unique charm. Such is the case with T.J. Malbouef.

Mr. Malbouef began emailing me on Aug 13th. I was pleasantly surprised by his messages.

Here's a few excerpts from his emails:

"Hello Scribbles! Hello Mr. Leavoy,

I had the pleasure of meeting Joe Friday in person (?), along with his owner [in early August.] I was in Port Dalhousie attending the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta, along with my wife, as our son was competing with the Detroit Boat Club Crew....I take photos for his team. 

While awaiting the next event, I took a walk in the nearby park ...There is where I met Joe Friday. 

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Mr. Steel, and Joe, allowed me to photograph them, as I was intrigued by Joe and his silver bowl. Mr. Steel demonstrated their ‘frisbee’ game. I discovered Scribbles via an internet search for “Joe, bulldog, Port Dalhousie”.

I couldn’t even remember the “Joe Friday” hook. I knew it was a well known name that he was introduced by, but all my mind could come up with was “Joe Boxer”. Close, but no cigar. By using those search clues, Scribbles came to me.

I chuckled, when I saw how famous Joe Friday was, and reading through some of the photo captions.

Please find attached my photos from my time meeting Joe Friday and Jim Steel....Please pass them along to Mr. Steel, if possible, with my best wishes. If you find they are acceptable for "Scribbles", by all means, please feel free to use them!"

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When I first told Joe Friday's dad Jim about T.J.'s emails, he was thrilled and he loved the photos Mr. Malbouef had taken.

I told T.J. that I would include his photos and story on Scribbles and I also kept him in the loop when life delayed those pix from getting published. 

I'm always happy when Scribbles makes a new connection and to my knowledge, T.J. Malbouef is our first Scribbles follower that resides in Detroit (making his Scribbles debut even more unique and exciting)

Welcome T.J. I hope you enjoy seeing your photography on Scribbles and invite you to feel free to forward other pictures you think our friends would enjoy.

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