PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006 (28-30 Apr 2006) Toronto, Canada COLLECTOR SHOWDOWN PREMIERE (04 Oct 2006) Toronto, Canada

According to the Treasure HD schedule on the site, the 'Comics' episode of Collector Showdown (which must be the episode that George Perez appears in) airs again on October 11th at 8am, 12pm and 4pm.

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COLLECTOR'S SHOWDOWN - CANADIAN PREMIERE
Starting Wednesday, October 4 @ 8PM (ET)

Millions of Canadians collect something – and in the process, become quite knowledgeable about their chosen passion. But just how much do they know? Collector Showdown takes two people who have amassed collections in the same or similar areas, and asks them to prove just how far their expertise goes in a unique format that any collector - or non-collector - will enjoy. In the end, only one of them will have bragging rights and a result that will be fun, unusual - and totally unexpected.

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SUPERMAN (Apr 2006), art by George Perez, photo by Ilke at PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006

George Perez Sketch- Thanks
Old 05-07-2006, 02:38 PM by Jab

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Last week at the real Toronto Comicon I was part of a show called Collector's showdown. I probably shouldn't tell you if I won or lost but at the end of the show I received a sketch of Superman by George Perez and personally signed with a message by the man himself. It is beautiful. Mr. Perez was extremely patient as I went completely 15 year old girl Beatlemania style on him. He signed my New Teen Titans Number 1... Crisis number 1 and the hardcover version (both on the inside and on the dust jacket). He then listened to me prattle on for 20 minutes about what a fan I was... and the usual stuff. I just wanted to say how much I appreciated his graciousness and patience. He made me feel like I mattered and shared some good stories. So thank-you Mr. Perez for a great experience. For those interested the show is tentatively called The Collector's Showdown.. it should air in Canada in July on HiFidelitytv.. they are looking to sell it in the USA.

PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006 (28-30 Apr 2006) Toronto, Canada SUPERMAN (Apr 2006), art by George Perez, photo by Ilke at PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006

While at the Paradise con, George took the time to appear on a scripted television program called Collector Showdown. From what I could gather, George (playing himself) picks the winner of a drawing contest. Later, the winner of the contest is awarded a shopping spree at the con, while the consolation prize for the loser ends up being...a gorgeous Superman sketch by George. Oh, the irony!

The 'set' for the show was the convention floor, and George presented the Superman sketch to the 'loser' of the contest in front of the ACTOR booth.

George's appearance on Collector Showdown is expected to air on the high definition channel Treasure HD in July.

Here's some info on Treasure HD, excerpted from www.bce.ca:

Treasure HD is a new Canadian 7/24 High-Definition specialty channel celebrating the rarely seen world of art, rare collectables and the inspired hunt by collectors for beautiful, interesting and unique treasures from around the globe and across history. Treasure HD explores diverse worlds of visual arts - from humble studios and modern galleries to the world's great museums and venerated institutes - always uncovering unseen treasures and the people who pursue them.

PEREZ ON COLLECTOR SHOWDOWN TV SHOW (Apr 2006), photo by Ilke at PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006

PEREZ ON COLLECTOR SHOWDOWN TV SHOW (Apr 2006), photo by Ilke at PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006

PEREZ ON COLLECTOR SHOWDOWN TV SHOW (Apr 2006), photo by Ilke at PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006

PEREZ ON COLLECTOR SHOWDOWN TV SHOW (Apr 2006), photo by Ilke at PARADISE COMICS TORONTO COMICON 2006