As part of DC Comics-The New 52 Art Tour, SWAMP THING artist Yanick Paquette will be appearing at Millenium Comics in Montreal tomorrow (November 5th). This event will feature process pieces from SWAMP THING#1, GREEN LANTERN #1, and WONDER WOMAN #1. If you’re in the area stop by to meet him and get your SWAMP THING comic books signed!
Saturday, November 5
Meet SWAMP THING artist Yanick Paquette
1:00-5:00pm
Millenium Comics
451, Marie-Anne East St.
Montreal, Quebec (Canada) H2J-2A2
I recently made a series of updates to our Canadian Conventions Link Page – it’s by no means complete, but I’ve tried to include comic-centric (including Anime) events scheduled across the country.
Here are the big events scheduled for the remainder of this year and into 2012 – please visit the Con list (link above) for website links and information on other 1 day events).
5-Day events:
FBDFQ – FESTIVAL DE LA BANDE DESSINÉE FRANCOPHONE DE QUÉBEC (Quebec City) – April 11-15, 2012
4-Day events:
FAN EXPO CANADA (Toronto) – August 23-26, 2012
3-Day events:
ANIMARITIME (Moncton) – June 29-July 1, 2012
ANIME NORTH (Toronto) – May 25-27, 2012
CALGARY COMIC AND ENTERTAINMENT EXPO – April 27-29, 2012
C4 – CENTRAL CANADA COMIC CON (Winnipeg) – FALL 2012 TBA
MONTREAL COMIC-CON – September 14-16, 2012
2-Day events:
CONG-G (Guelph) – February 25-26, 2012
EXPOZINE (Montreal) – November 26-27, 2011 (2012 TBA)
HAL-CON (Halifax) – November 12-13, 2011 (2012 TBA)
TCAF – TORONTO COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL - May 5-6, 2012
TORONTO COMIC CON (WIZARD WORLD) – April 14-15, 2012
TORONTO COMICON – FAN APPRECIATION EVENT (HOBBYSTAR) – SPRING 2012 TBA
VanCAF – VANCOUVER COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL – May 26-27, 2012 (New in 2012)
Sunday, November 13th, 2011
11am to 5pm
Special Guests:
Jim Mahfood (Kick Drum Comics, Stupid Comics, Grrl Scouts, Marijuanaman) http://www.jimmahfood.com/
Dave Crosland (Yo Gabba Gabba! Comic Book Time, CBGB, Puffed) http://davecrosland.com/
Featuring:
Peter Chiykowski (Rock, Paper, Cynic) www.rockpapercynic.com
Derek DeLand (Copyright Infringers)
Kim Glennie (Emily & Zola, Girls’ Room)
SpookhauS & Rob Macabre (Satan Claws)
Albert Art
Carrie Q Contrary
Beth Wagner
Gurukitty Studios
and others!
Dealer Tables: $60/centre; $70/wall
Hourly door prizes!
Admission: $4.00
Kids under 14: Free
Follow us on Twitter at: twitter.com/vancomicon
For more information: 604-322-6412
Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention
Hal-Con is the largest event of its kind in all of Atlantic Canada, featuring actors, authors, comic book guests and many other great sci-fi personalities. Halifax, Nova Scotia is making a mark on the field of fantastic conventions across Canada!
Hal-Con 2011 will be held in over 46,000 square feet – two huge levels of space and has reportedly doubled the number of tables for the exhibitors, societies and artist alley. The gaming space available makes Hal-Con 2011 one of the biggest gaming conventions in the Maritimes.
1. Warp Speed Pass
$230.00
Ultimate fan package: includes weekend general admission, Stargazer Soiree ticket, front-of-the-line perks, premium seating at Q&A sessions and other events, t-shirt and souvenir lanyard.
2. Weekend General Admission
$46.00
General Admission – valid for both days of the Hal-Con 2011 convention at the WTCC in downtown Halifax.
3. Stargazer Soiree
$86.25
The Stargazer Soiree is a great opportunity to enjoy a view of the beautiful Halifax downtown city at night, enjoy some fantastic food, and mingle with the celebrity guests of Hal-Con 2011. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres will be served. Wine, beer and spirits available. This event will be held at Windows Restaurant, on the upper level of WTCC, runs approximately 6-8pm on Saturday Nov 12, 2011.
4. Day General Admission
$28.75
One Day General Admission provides access to the convention for one day only. This pass will allow you to choose between, Saturday or Sunday.
5. Child Pass (Weekend)
$11.50
A pass for children 12 and under. (4 and under free) Children must be accompanied by an adult. A weekend Child Pass provides access to the convention for the weekend.
6. Child Pass (Day Pass)
$5.75
A pass for children 12 and under. (4 and under free) Children must be accompanied by an adult. A Child Pass provides access to the convention for one day only.
7. Warhammer Tournament Package
$115.00
Grudge of Ages Warhammer Tournament entry includes weekend general admission. 2-day tournament with 5 games in total. Warhammer 40k is set at 1700 points and Warhammer Fantasy is set at 2000 points.
Announced earlier this week, Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography by 2011 Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame inductee CHESTER BROWN was selected to be one of the 10 final books in the CANADA READS: TRUE STORIES competition for 2012.
Between now and November 22, CBC will be be selecting the celebrity panelists that will be choosing the five final books – each celebrity will defend one of the final 10 books in the February 2012 debates. On November 23, they will announce who those celebrities are and what books they are defending.
Congratulations to Chester Brown and publisher Drawn & Quarterly!
SpeakEasy’s Comic Book Show
Thursday November 3rd, 2011
7pm-11pm
The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen West
Second Floor Lobby + Studio Rooms
Cover:
Pay What You Can ($4.00 Donation Suggested)
For more information contact:
David Brown
email: david@blttogo.com telephone: 416.533.1374
1. Dalton Sharp, Grawlix comics anthology
2. Tim Brown, TIC Games
3. Chris Hatzopoulos, The Bear Stories
4. Marvin S. Mariano
5. Shane Heron
6. Daniel Lafrance
7. Rachael Wells
8. Ruth Tait (a.k.a. rutz)
9. Christopher Yao
10. Gavin McCarthy
11. Adam Earle, the Geofriends
12. Dale Camus
13. Keith Grachow, Jnk Imagery
14. Paul Tomas, SISTINA
15. Wm Brian MacLean, RoosterTree
16. Ken Turner
17. Saraƒin, Asylum Squad
I’ve been at this event many times over the years – it’s a fun showcase for creators and their work. The last few years we’ve had a JSA room for exhibiting Original Art, but I decided that this year we’d take a break. Lots of great folks exhibiting this year, so it’s well worth your time.
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Shipping 11/2/2011
Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
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