Also signing at our booth at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival this coming weekend is MARCIO TAKARA.Originally from Brazil, Marcio now resides in Toronto. Marcio was a professional graphic designer before, in 2006, he decided to shift gears and become a professional comic book artist. Since then he’s done work for videogame companies, marketing offices,… Read More JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Marcio Takara
Source: Newsarama Hall of Fame creator, John Byrne, was interviewed by Chris Arrant of Newsarama, on his current mini-series, Angel: Blood & Trenches (published by IDW). Byrne is one of the most well known creators in the comics medium, having worked on nearly every major American superhero including the X-Men, Fantastic Four, Superman and even… Read More John Byrne interviewed by Newsarama on Angel: Blood & Trenches
Last Saturday, the University of Regina played host to the first Queen City Comics Astonishing Conference and Festival at the College Avenue campus. The Regina Leader-Post discusses the conference and interviews visual artist and educator Gerri Ann Siwek, among others. The festival brought together academics, comic collectors, sellers and enthusiasts for workshops, talks by artists… Read More “Comics are impacting the 21st Century”
In an extensive op/ed piece, Comics Reporter Tom Spurgeon discusses the rejection of Canadian creator James (rex Libris) Turner’s mini-series follow-up to the Warlord of Io & Other Stories one-shot by Diamond Distributors (solicited by Slave Labor Graphics) as the original one-shot (which was published and distributed) did not sell well enough to the Direct… Read More Rejected by Diamond: James Turner’s Warlord of Io mini-series
Signing from 11am to 1pm on Saturday at the Joe Shuster Awards booth at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival is artist AGNES GARBOWSKA. Agnes Garbowska began her career as an illustrator mainly working on pin-ups and graphic design. Some of her early work appeared as posters for the comic StormBringers by Korby Marks and other… Read More JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Agnes Garbowska
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Agents Of Atlas #4 – Marvel US$2.99 Cover by Stuart Immonen. Preview at Comic Book Resources Angel: Blood And Trenches #3 – IDW US$3.99 Written, Artwork and Cover by John Byrne. Preview at… Read More May 6th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
SATURDAY MAY 2ND IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Check with your local comics retailer about any special events or sales they may be scheduling to coincide with FCBD2009! — The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Reference Library May 9-10, 2009 Canadian guests include: Bryan Lee O’Malley, Seth, Kei Acedera, Ho Che Anderson,… Read More Upcoming Conventions May 1 – May 31, 2009
Wizard #212, released in comic shops on Wednesday, April 29 — names the top 100 Top Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks, as selected by Wizard’s staff writers. Coming in at #1 is the multiple award-winning DC: THE NEW FRONTIER – THE ABSOLUTE EDITION by Darwyn Cooke with colours by Dave Stewart and lettering by Jared… Read More Wizard names Absolute DC: The New Frontier top graphic novel.
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com. Aliens/Predator – Dark Horse Colours by Brad Anderson. Preview at Dark Horse Comics Arcana Studio Presents – Arcana Studios Written by Sean O’Reilly Atomic Robo And Friends – Red 5 Comics Colours by… Read More May 2nd, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators (Free Comic Book Day)
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 