Tony Hazzard is the owner/operator of Cover to Cover in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We really appreciate Tony providing a frank look at the current economic situation in Winnipeg. While Cover to Cover has downsized from two locations to a single store, Tony has 15 years experience as a comic shop owner and looks forward to solidifying… Read More Comic Retailers – Cover to Cover (Winnipeg, MB)
On Saturday, October 17th, 2009 the Ontario Classical Association meeting is being held in Stratford, ON. This meeting is a public event (non-members price $65) and serves as an opportunity for professional development for both teachers and professors, focusing on a broad topic with wide appeal. Of special interest to the comic community, and the… Read More Comics and the Ancient World / Paganism in Pop Culture
Jennifer Stewart is the owner of The Dragon in Guelph, ON. Along with a greater public profile the past few years, The Dragon just recently moved into a new space down the street from the old location. Now located in the downtown mall setting, The Old Quebec Street Mall, the store has doubled in space… Read More Comic Retailers – The Dragon (Guelph, ON)
Pat Thompson is the owner/operator of 8th Street Comics & Books in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Pat just recently moved into a new space, right next door to his old location, and has upgraded from 1000 sq ft to 2000 sq ft. As 2009 economy of Saskatchewan hasn’t seen the tribulations of Ontario, it’s great to hear… Read More Comic Retailers – 8th Street Comics & Books (Saskatoon, SK)
Jason Conway is the owner/operator of Downtown Comics in St. John’s, Newfoundland. From modest beginnings, Jason has made it 12 years in business, doing what he loves. Thanks, Jason, it’s always great to hear about comic shops in smaller cities across Canada. If you would like to see your store profiled here, please contact us:… Read More Comic Retailers – Downtown Comics (St. John’s, NL)
The 24 Hour Comics Day event in Guelph, ON, was featured in the Guelph Mercury. The event was held in-store at The Dragon, who sponsored their local event. Send along your own 24 Hour Comics Day stories. Article written by: Greg Layson glayson@guelphmercury.com GUELPH — Adam Donaldson and fellow up-and-coming comic book artists tried to… Read More 24 Hour Comics Day – what happened?
The Lulu Awards recognizes the the people and projects that helped to open eyes and minds to the amazing comic and cartooning work by and/or about women. Voting for the Lulu Awards is open to the public. To vote, send your selections (one from each category, including Hall of Fame) to Friends of Lulu along… Read More 2009 LuLu Award Nominations released – many Canadians nominated — go vote!
George Todorovski and Chris Hatzopoulos of The Bear Stories are out promoting the release of Volume 2. The next appearance is at The Snail. Note: The Bear is cute but is meant for adults. Press Release: The Bear Stories team will be appearing at the Silver Snail comic store in downtown Toronto Canada, on Friday… Read More Bear Stories signing at Silver Snail
There is a great interview over at Sequential Tart with Toronto-based comic creator Adam Bourret. Adam received a Xeric Foundation Grant for his work on the autobio graphic novel I’m Crazy, which is available for sale on his website.
In the issue Incredible Hulk #602 Bruce Banner and Skaar take a trip to Legends Comics & Books, winner of the 2009 Harry Kremer Award for Best Retailer. Of course Legends is located in Victoria, British Columbia and not Arlington, Texas. Story by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente Art by Ariel Olivetti, Michael Ryan Colors… Read More Hulk visits Legends Comics & Books
This coming Saturday, October 3rd is 24 Hour Comics Day. If you are hosting an event in Canada and would like to let us know, send me an email Locations in Canada that are hosting a 24 Hour Comics Day (alphabetical) . Delta Hotel hosted by Strange Adventures – winner 2006 Retailer of the Year… Read More 24 Hour Comics Day in Canada
As we get closer to our big awards event on Saturday, September 26th, I would like to take advantage of the increased attention the website is receiving to mention that we are taking submissions for the 2010 Gene Day Award. To qualify under the guidelines of the Gene Day Award for Self-Publishing you must be… Read More Always thinking ahead – Gene Day Award in 2010
Golden City Comics located at 3091 Kingston Road, in Scarborough, are having a giant sale prior to a move to a new location. Go support your brick and mortar retailers! We wish Joe LaMonica all the best with the big move.
When: Sunday, September 27, 2009 Where: Victoria Park, Kitchener from 11am to 5pm. Located at the Jubilee Drive and Davis Street entrance to the event. (map) What: Graphic Novel tent featuring creator readings, interactive panels and workshops by local comic creators Who: sponsored by WOTS Kitchener and The Dragon, serving the Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo,… Read More Happenings: Kitchener – Word On The Street
To celebrate the stores 11th anniversary, as well as a move to a new location in the Old Quebec Street Mall, The Dragon is pleased to announce a very special store signing on September 19th, 2009. Guests include: Stuart Immonen (Ultimate Spiderman) Kathryn Immonen (Runaways) Dale Keown (Pitt) webcomics star Lar DeSouza (Least I Could… Read More Grand Opening for The Dragon in Guelph, Sept 19th, 2009
The Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Association’s jury members are proud to announce the five finalists for the inaugural Gene Day Award for Self-Publishing. The winner will be announced at the 2009 Joe Shuster Awards ceremony on September 26, 2009 at U. of T.’s Innis Town Hall: Jordyn F. Bochon for The Day After V-Day.… Read More Gene Day Award for Self-Publishing Finalists
Beyond giving out our yearly awards, CCBCAA’s mandate is to promote the work of Canadians in the industry, so here we go: Retailers must have their Diamond orders uploaded by 11:59pm, Tuesday, September 1. Prices in the Diamond catalogue are listed in US$. Every store has their own currency exchange policy, expect the price to… Read More Canadians in the August Diamond Previews (shipping 10/09)
Hurry, the party starts at 9pm, on Tuesday, August 11, 2009. That’s today. Here is a listing of stores in Canada hosting a Marvel 70th Anniversary party tonight. ALBERTA ANOTHER DIMENSION 424 B- 10TH STREET NW CALGARY, AB T2N1V9 (403) 283-7078 http://www.another-dimension.com COMIC – KAZI 4307 MACLEOD TRAIL SOUTHWEST CALGARY, AB T2G0A3 (403) 286-0544 http://WWW.COMICKAZI.COM… Read More Looking for a Marvel 70th Anniversary Party???
Canada’s Largest Zine Fair and Festival of Alternative Culture Sunday, November 1, 2009 1pm – 7pm The Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen St. West (Queen just East of Dufferin) Toronto $5 will get you in the door, with a free issue of Broken Pencil. This event is easily one of the best comic events in the… Read More Happenings: Canzine 2009 announced
Jim Munroe and Shannon Gerard have released the second issue of Sword of My Mouth — but this one is only available to online subscribers. Here’s the good news: This is not like when you missed the latest issue of Blackest Night and had no idea what was going on. Sword of My Mouth is… Read More Sword of My Mouth #2 – online release
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 