Source: DC Universe: The Source If you haven’t read Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds #4, and do not want to be spoiled, do not click the link. If you have, or don’t mind being spoiled, go right ahead, and check out some preview artwork for Adventure Comics #1, by Francis Manapul. The issue should… Read More SPOILER ALERT: Preview some of Francis Manapul’s Adventure Comics Artwork
Newsarama talks to David Finch about his entry for this Saturday’s “Gag Me With a Toon 2: Harder, Faster, Radder” art show in Los Angeles. For a look into the process of creating the painting, check out Finch’s blog.. Finch writes: I’m working on a Strawberry Shortcake on My Little Pony, all done Frazetta style.… Read More David Finch on… Strawberry Shortcake?
Comic Book Resources’ Jeffrey Renaud had a chance to talk with Dale Eaglesham about his final issue of JSA (#26 – in stores TODAY) and his upcoming work on Marvel’s Fantastic Four. CBR News checked in with Eaglesham for some parting thoughts on “JSA,” and learned the Canadian penciller’s final issue was to include a… Read More CBR: Dale Eaglesham’s Final Bow on the JSA
Although it was previously announced that we would be revealing the four Hall of Fame inductees and the Comics for Kids Award nominees on Friday, May 1st — both organizing committees have asked for a brief extension — the information will be released as soon as we receive the green light.
This afternoon Peter Fisico and I returned from our visit to Alberta for the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo. Thanks to organizers Kandrix and Ken and the rest of the Calgary Expo staff and volunteers for putting on such a great convention! It was fun to meet the many Albertans who came by to visit… Read More Back from Calgary
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Avengers/Invaders #10 – Marvel US$2.99 Artwork by Stephen Sadowski. Preview at Comic Book Resources The Collected Doug Wright Vol. 1 Hardcover – Drawn & Quarterly US$39.99 Reprints Nipper and Doug Wright’s Family cartoons… Read More April 29th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Source: Cameron Stewart Cameron Stewart has posted a page of artwork from his upcoming story”The Man From SNIKT.” The story will see print in June, in the issue of Uncanny X-Men: First Class Giant-Size Special #1. Check out <a href=”http://cameronstewart.blogspot.com/” target=”_blank”>Cameron Stewart’s</a> website for a larger version of the preview page, various other artwork, and… Read More Preview: Cameron Stewart’s Artwork for “The Man from SNIKT”
Source: Comic Book crusader (Calgary Herald) With the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo this weekend, Terence Leung (of the Calgary Herald) writes about comic book creators that have come from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Featured in the article, Fiona Staples, Marcus To and Laurie Breitkreuz. Also mentioned in this article: Todd McFarlane, John Byrne, Andrew Foley,… Read More Calgary Herald Spotlights Calgarian Creators
Source: Almost Darwyn Cooke’s Blog (but not quite) and Previewsworld.com Previewsworld has an exclusive 12-page preview of Darwyn Cooke’s upcoming book, Richard Stark’s Parker: The Hunter. UPDATE 3:59PM: Here is another preview over at IDW Publishing.
Source: Doom Patrol Blog J. Torres and J. Bone team-up again, in issue #7 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which will see release in July 2009. MGA80: The two of you have worked together before – for the readers’ sake – when was that? Torres: It was about 7 or 8 years ago… Read More J. Torres and J. Bone interviewed at the Doom Patrol blog
The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (Calgary, AB) April 25-26, 2009 Canadian guests include: Beach Studios – Jim Su, Bobby Chiu, Kei Acedara, Bryan Lee O’Malley Darwyn Cooke, Ray Fawkes, Red 5 Comics, Riley Rossmo, Scott Hepburn, Svetlana Chmakova, The Joe Shuster Awards, and Udon Entertainment – Joe Ng, Omar Dogan, Jim Zubkavich. Many other… Read More Upcoming Conventions: April 24 – May 17, 2009
Lloyd & Gareth are the owners and the only employees, they love comics and want to truly provide their customers with excellent service. A past finalist for Retailer of the Year, Legends Comics & Books is a great comic shop located in Victoria, on the lovely Vancouver Island, a hotbed of comic culture. I think… Read More Comic Retailers – Legends Comics & Books (Victoria, BC)
The Bedeis Causa were presented in Montreal last Friday as part of the 22nd annual Festival de la bande dessinee francophone de Quebec. The winners are: PRIX REAL FILLION – Francis Desharnais, Burquette (Editions les 400 coups) GRAND PRIX LA VILLE QUEBEC – Burquette, Francis Desharnais (Editions les 400 coups) PRIX ALBERIC BOURGEOIS – Les… Read More Bedeis Causa winners announced in Montreal last Friday
A special thanks goes out to our extended JSA family that assisted at the booth this weekend at the HobbyStar Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event. They assisted our admin members who also did shifts at the 2-day event, as well as Robert Haines who was out connecting with guests about the awards. We received a… Read More Toronto ComiCON thanks… and JSA updates.
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Angel #20 – IDW US$3.99 Written by Kelley Armstrong. Artwork by Dave Ross. Inks by George Freeman. Preview at Comic Book Resources Elephantmen #18 – Image US$3.50 Artwork, Colours and Flip-Book Cover by… Read More April 22nd, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Newsarama has posted an article/interview with cartoonist Seth re: the upcoming collection – George Sprott 1894-1975. George Sprott 1894-1975 is a Drawn & Quarterly publication, and is set to arrive in stores in May 2009.
The Comic Book Resources’ column When Worlds Collide ran an article yesterday on Bernie Mireault: The Forgotten Herald of the Modern. This marks the 200th post on the new Joe Shuster Awards site since we converted to the Blogging format back in late December 2008.
Festival de la bande dessinée francophone de Québec (FBDFQ) (Montreal, QC) April 15-19, 2009 Guests include: Hicham ABSA, ACHDé, Line ARSENAULT, Martin BALCER, Louis-Philippe BASTIEN, Jimmy BEAULIEU, Jean-François BERGERON (DJIEF), Jean-Sébastien BéRUBé, Paul BORDELEAU, Simon BOSSé, François BOUCQ, Joël CALLèDE, Serge CARON, Olivier CARPENTIER, Maryse CHOUINARD, Karine CHURCH, Philippe DAVèZE, DELAF, Martin DESBAT, Francis DESHARNAIS,… Read More Upcoming Conventions: April 15 – May 10, 2009
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Air #8 – DC/Vertigo US$2.99 Colours by Chris Chuckry. Amazing Spider-Man #591 – Marvel US$2.99 Artwork by Dale Eaglesham. Colours by Chris Chuckry. Essential Dazzler Vol. 2 Trade Paperback – Marvel US$19.99 Contains… Read More April 15th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Source: Comic Book Resources One of the 2009 Joe Shuster Awards Nominees, J. Torres, was interviewed by Comic Book Resources’ Jeffrey Renaud. In January, DC Comics launched a companion series, “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” and come June a new writer comes on board in J. Torres. No stranger to kid-friendly fare, Torres previously… Read More J. Torres interviewed at Comic Book Resources
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