Previews: Fiona Staples on Jonah Hex #66
As reported by DC Comics’ The Source: Canadian artist Fiona Staples will be the guest artist for Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti’s JONAH HEX #66, which will be released in early April.
Month: January 2011
Previews: Three Thieves Book Two: The Sign of the Black Rock
2010 was a big year for our friend Scott Chantler — August saw the release of the well-received Three Thieves Book 1: Tower of Treasure from Kids Can Press, while late October saw the release of the critically acclaimed Two Generals from McClelland & Stewart, and on top of all of the that the approachable… Read More Previews: Three Thieves Book Two: The Sign of the Black Rock
Fan Expo Canada expands in 2011: days, hours, exhibition space
As many of you know, since 2007 I have worked in the capacity of Canadian Guest Coordinator and Comics Programming Coordinator for Fan Expo Canada — Canada’s largest comic book event, with over 65,000 attendees in 2010. It is a huge hub event for the region, as comics publishers, retailers, dealers, creators and fans all… Read More Fan Expo Canada expands in 2011: days, hours, exhibition space
New Comics: In Shops Jan. 12, 2011
Going to try something different. In order to help your favourite Canadian comics retailers, I’m going to start to publish the entire new release list every Monday afternoon. Once up I will highlight the releases that include the work of Canadian creators. PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 1/12/2011 Each week PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics,… Read More New Comics: In Shops Jan. 12, 2011
Day-Early Delivery begins next week (on 1/11/11)
Direct Market comic retailers across North America grow up a little bit next week, as they join their friends in the video game and book retailing industries in receiving product prior to street date sales. “What?!”, you ask? In most other businesses the product that is to be sold on a specific date arrives PRIOR… Read More Day-Early Delivery begins next week (on 1/11/11)
Covers: Quill & Quire January 2011 issue by Michael Cho
Michael Cho writes: This was a recent cover that I painted for Quill and Quire magazine, for their January 2011 issue. The theme was on the rise in popularity of crime fiction. I worked out a bunch of different rough concepts, but in the end went with the idea of just putting a strong iconic… Read More Covers: Quill & Quire January 2011 issue by Michael Cho
Digital Comics: What are people downloading?
The comics download application comixology has posted their lists of the top comics that were downloaded in 2010. It’s an interesting set of lists, and since the industry blogosphere is afire with talk of how digital comics are the next big thing and that the iPad is revolutionizing the medium it is kind of interesting… Read More Digital Comics: What are people downloading?
2 links from Pop!: Rivoche’s Star Trek Portfolio and an interview with Peter DeCourcy
Jeffery Klaehn checks in with two new articles that he produced for his Pop! website. The first is a very cool set of Star Trek images by Paul Rivoche (Justice League Unlimited, Mister X, The Spirit) and the second is an interview with Peter DeCourcy, the manager of Barrie’s Blue Beetle Comics and the Editor-in-Chief… Read More 2 links from Pop!: Rivoche’s Star Trek Portfolio and an interview with Peter DeCourcy
Spawn 200 hits stores in JANUARY 2011
Courtesy of Todd McFarlane, here’s a shot of all 10 covers for Spawn #200. Whether you like the book or not, it’s an impressive milestone that few titles reach these days. Cover are by David Finch, Greg Capullo, Mark Silvestri, Ashley Wood, Jim Lee, Rob Leifeld and Todd McFarlane plus sketch variants of the Finch,… Read More Spawn 200 hits stores in JANUARY 2011
New Comics by Canadians: In Shops January 5/6, 2011
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping This Week: 1/5/2011 (some stores may not receive product until 1/6/2011) Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time. DC COMICS BATMAN BEYOND #1 $2.99 Written by ADAM BEECHEN; Art by RYAN BENJAMIN & JOHN STANISCI;… Read More New Comics by Canadians: In Shops January 5/6, 2011
New year, new news….
I’m having some laptop issues at home, and I had to dig out my old and antiquated PC from storage so I’ve been slow to update the site… and since New Year’s Day fell on a Saturday many of us (including myself) have today off from work. But I should have the new releases list… Read More New year, new news….
Happy New Year! 7th Annual Joe Shuster Awards Process Update
Welcome to 2011! Now that the new year has begun we are ready to kick into action and officially start the process that will be completed on the evening of Saturday, June 18th at the Calgary Comic Expo! Between now and early February we will be selecting the nominees for the many of the Award… Read More Happy New Year! 7th Annual Joe Shuster Awards Process Update
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 