Just came across this great review of the fourth hardcover collection from Fantagraphics’s latest Prince Valiant collection by TCJ’s Matt Seneca. The conventional wisdom surrounding Prince Valiant these days characterizes it as a fussily drawn, belabored relic of the past. Of course, critical judgments of a comic stop mattering once you read it. A few… Read More The Comics Journal reviews Prince Valiant by Hal Foster Vol. 4
Speaking of the CLLDF, tomorrow night they are having a fundraiser event in Vancouver, BC: Vancouver Live Art Funk Jam with Jim Mahfood and Dave Crosland Friday, November 11th 8PM – 1AM The Kozmik Zoo @ The Hennessey Dining Lounge, 53 W. Broadway, Vancouver All Admission fees at the door go to the CLLDF. And… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Live Art Funk Jam – Friday Nov. 11
BlueDragon pr For Immediate Release: Contact Kate McQuaid 416-363-4343 x229 or kate@anansi.ca In this stunning graphic-novel adaptation of Robert Lepage and Marie Michaud’s play of the same name, the personal meets the political, East meets West, and old meets new. Claire, a Québécoise art dealer, arrives in China to adopt a little girl. There she… Read More New Books: The Blue Dragon from House of Anansi Press
TORONTO COMICON Sunday, November 20, 2011 11-5 Admission $8 Fan Expo Premium Passholders FREE Kids under 12 FREE when accompanied by a paying adult Metro Toronto Convention Centre – North Building Guests: DON KRAMER (artist, Wonder Woman) LEONARD KIRK (artist, X-FACTOR) DAVE ROSS (artist, Star Wars: The Old Republic) RAFFAELE IENCO (writer/artist, Devoid of Life… Read More Happenings: Toronto ComiCON Sunday November 20, 2011
Spring 2012 Preview Artists include: Guy Delisle, Jerusalem Shigeru Mizuki, NonNonBa Yoshihiro Tatsumi, Fallen Words Chester Brown, Ed the Happy Clown Brecht Evens, The Making Of Michael Cho, Back Alleys and Urban Landscapes Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie, Aya: Life in Yop CityAnouk Ricard, Anna & FrogaLars Jansson, Moomin Book 7 Yoshihiro Tatsumi, The Pushman,… Read More D+Q’s Spring 2012 Catalogue (updated with Winter 2012 Catalogue link)
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 11/9/2011 Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
LONE HAWK:THE STORY OF AIR ACE BILLY BISHOP by John Lang Canada’s greatest war hero brought vividly to life As a boy, Billy Bishop was a crack shot – he had a sharp eye and great aim. Nearly flunking out of Royal Military College in Kingston, he eagerly signed up for duty when the First… Read More New Books: Lone Hawk by John Lang
HYENA IN PETTICOATS: THE STORY OF SUFFRAGETTE NELLIE MCCLUNG by Willow Dawson Nellie McClung made an indelible mark on Canada. She was the author of eighteen books, a political activist and social reformer. In every role she played, she demonstrated unfailing courage, wit and resourcefulness, and helped make a better world for women and girls.… Read More New Books: Hyena in Petticoats by Willow Dawson
As part of DC Comics-The New 52 Art Tour, SWAMP THING artist Yanick Paquette will be appearing at Millenium Comics in Montreal tomorrow (November 5th). This event will feature process pieces from SWAMP THING#1, GREEN LANTERN #1, and WONDER WOMAN #1. If you’re in the area stop by to meet him and get your SWAMP THING… Read More Happenings: DC – The New 52 Art Tour stops at Millenium Comics in Montreal Nov.5 with Swamp Thing’s Yanick Paquette
I recently made a series of updates to our Canadian Conventions Link Page – it’s by no means complete, but I’ve tried to include comic-centric (including Anime) events scheduled across the country. Here are the big events scheduled for the remainder of this year and into 2012 – please visit the Con list (link above)… Read More A look at comic book conventions across Canada – links updated, list of larger events
Sunday, November 13th, 2011 11am to 5pm Special Guests: Jim Mahfood (Kick Drum Comics, Stupid Comics, Grrl Scouts, Marijuanaman) http://www.jimmahfood.com/ Dave Crosland (Yo Gabba Gabba! Comic Book Time, CBGB, Puffed) http://davecrosland.com/ Featuring: Peter Chiykowski (Rock, Paper, Cynic) http://www.rockpapercynic.com Derek DeLand (Copyright Infringers) Kim Glennie (Emily & Zola, Girls’ Room) SpookhauS & Rob Macabre (Satan Claws)… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Comic Con – Sunday, November 13, 2011
Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention Hal-Con is the largest event of its kind in all of Atlantic Canada, featuring actors, authors, comic book guests and many other great sci-fi personalities. Halifax, Nova Scotia is making a mark on the field of fantastic conventions across Canada! Hal-Con 2011 will be held in over 46,000 square… Read More Happenings: Hal-Con, November 12-13 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Announced earlier this week, Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography by 2011 Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame inductee CHESTER BROWN was selected to be one of the 10 final books in the CANADA READS: TRUE STORIES competition for 2012. Between now and November 22, CBC will be be selecting the celebrity panelists that will… Read More Louis Riel makes the final 10 in Canada Reads ’12
SpeakEasy’s Comic Book Show Thursday November 3rd, 2011 7pm-11pm The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen West Second Floor Lobby + Studio Rooms Cover: Pay What You Can ($4.00 Donation Suggested) For more information contact: David Brown email: david@blttogo.com telephone: 416.533.1374 http://www.SpeakEasyTO.com 1. Dalton Sharp, Grawlix comics anthology 2. Tim Brown, TIC Games 3. Chris Hatzopoulos, The… Read More Happenings: Speakeasy Comic Book Show Nov.3 (tonight) in TO
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 11/2/2011 Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
Opening Party Wednesday November 2nd, 7pm-11pm @ Steamwhistle Gallery, 255 Bremner Boulevard (Near Rogers Centre) Free to attend Gallery Closing & Silent Auction Featuring the book launch for “The Adventures of Herge” with artist Stanislas in attendance Sunday November 27th, 7pm-11pm @ Steamwhistle Gallery, 255 Bremner Boulevard (Near Rogers Centre) Free to attend Check out… Read More Happenings: Toronto draws Tintin at the Steamwhistle Gallery this November
Earlier this month we asked for feedback on our categories as we determine which will make up the list for the 2012 Awards. Based on your feedback and our internal debates this is the list as it stands: 2012 Categories: * Outstanding Artist/Artist Team (no change) * Outstanding Cartoonist (no change) * Outstanding Cover Artist… Read More 2012 Categories update:
Delaf and Dubuc are back! This November sees the release of the nextbook in the Les Nombrils series (translated as The Bellybuttons) and Editions Dupuis, Renaud-Bray, ERPI-DLM and the creative team – writer and Joe Shuster Award winner Maryse Dubuc and artist Marc Delafontaine are having a release party on Tuesday, November 8 at 5PM:… Read More Les Nombrils: Un couple d’enfer – in stores this November + Release Party 11/8
The 2011 Central Canada Comic Con (C4) is a three-day pop culture event held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Featuring celebrity guests, comic book artists, exhibitors, costume contests, video rooms, gaming, and more. Last year the show was picked up and then in the summer of 2011 inexplicably dropped by Wizard Entertainment. The original organizers pulled… Read More Happenings: Central Canada Comic Con this weekend October 28-30, 2011
I’m happy to report on behalf of the Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Organization that we have agreed in principle with the organizers of the Montreal Comic Con and will be presenting the 8th Annual Joe Shuster Awards in conjunction with that event on the evening of Saturday, September 15, 2012. In preparation for the ceremony,… Read More 2012 Joe Shuster Awards – Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Montreal, QC
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 