Month: August 2013
Beyond the Comic Book and then Back: Taking Reluctant Readers Through the Double Helix of Literacy
By Manfred J. von Vulte Deputy Headmaster, Northmount School There is always a sense of satisfaction when we finally see our children reading, especially when they have been deemed reluctant readers. The phrase that is most often heard, “Well, at least they are reading!” Granted, a milestone has been reached. This cannot be underestimated or… Read More Beyond the Comic Book and then Back: Taking Reluctant Readers Through the Double Helix of Literacy
Katherine Collins Hall of Fame acceptance video 13 08 24
Nelvana of the Northern Lights by Adrian Dingle to be reprinted.
Some news announced at the 2013 Joe Shuster Awards ceremony and reiterated the following day at Fan Expo Canada — Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey (who were both involved in Lost Heroes the Movie, which is said to be released later this year) have received permission from Corus Media and the National Archives to reprint… Read More Nelvana of the Northern Lights by Adrian Dingle to be reprinted.
2013 Joe Shuster Award Winners
Toronto, ON – Saturday, August 24. Earlier this evening at the Art Gallery of Ontario’s Jackman Hall, the 9th annual Joe Shuster Awards were presented at a gala ceremony hosted by the Toronto Star’s ROB SALEM and Cartoonist TY TEMPLETON. The results are:
Our 2013 Joe Shuster Award Ceremony Hosts…. Rob Salem and Ty Templeton!
We’re really proud to welcome back the one and only ROB SALEM as our co-host for the 2013 Joe Shuster Awards Ceremony! Joining him will be Joe Shuster Award winning creator and nominee TY TEMPLETON!
Happenings: OMG…. is Fan Expo really next week? August 22-25, 2013
So in 8 days the big show aka Fan Expo Canada starts at the Metro Convention Centre. This year the show is so massive they had to add a second building and for the first time ever the event will be in both the North and the South Buildings. Most of the comics folk are… Read More Happenings: OMG…. is Fan Expo really next week? August 22-25, 2013
Cover Artist links
Cover Artist / Dessinateur Couvertures Geneviève Castrée – Susceptible (Apocalypse) Darwyn Cooke (click on name to view cover gallery) Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1-5 The Shade #4B (DC Comics) The Shadow #7B (Dynamite Entertainment) Richard Stark’s Parker – The Score Richard Stark’s Parker – The Hunter SC Rocketeer Adventures #1-4 (IDW) Creator Owner Heroes #7C It Girl and the Atomics… Read More Cover Artist links