Even though this thread has greatly detoured from my original question:
Are there any comic stores close to the convention?
Paul
YES! And they're supporting the Convention via ads in their stores:
Comic 1 - Not near it - but a wicked guy.
44 King Street E., Stoney Creek, ON
905-664-3777
Comic Connection
895 King Street W., Hamilton, ON
905-522-2357
Conpiracy Comics
844 King Street West
Hamilton ON
905 540 9700
The last two are literally a block away from each other - about a 5 min drive from the Con.