Happenings: Comics Programming at Fan Expo Canada – “How To” Workshops

Unless otherwise noted, these workshops are being produced and run with the cooperation of our friends at the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop! MAKE YOUR OWN DARN COMIC! ASSEMBLING THE HOLMES INC. PROJECT WITH TY TEMPLETON THURSDAY, 5 PM – ROOM #717 Moderator: Ty Templeton IT’S IN THE PUNCHLINE: GAG HUMOUR CARTOONING WITH PLAYBOY’S DOUG SNEYD THURSDAY,… Read More Happenings: Comics Programming at Fan Expo Canada – “How To” Workshops

08/21/201108/21/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Fan Expo Canada – updated Artist Alley list with locations

Link to the floorplan and exhibitor locations ARTIST ALLEY EXHIBITORS (-P = Premium booth/endcap) 1% Talent A205 36K Studios A275 A Cat’s Drawing A172 Adam Temple A159 Alana McCarthy A20-P amillustration A254 Amya Chronicles A92 Andrea and Drake A75 Andrea Gerstmann A142 Andrew Barr A249 Angels and Fetuses A7 Animish A185 Antimatter A213 Arcnet01 +… Read More Happenings: Fan Expo Canada – updated Artist Alley list with locations

08/21/201108/21/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Fan Expo Canada – Link to the floorplan and updated comics creator guest list (with seating locations)

Link to the floorplan and exhibitor locations There have been a few changes since the map was published – here’s my most up-to-date listing of guests (Monday Aug. 22 @ 7:00 pm). Canadians in bold. This list doesn’t include additional creators with artist alley booths, or other creators located in the exhibitor area. Name TABLE… Read More Happenings: Fan Expo Canada – Link to the floorplan and updated comics creator guest list (with seating locations)

08/21/201108/22/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Fan Expo Canada starts this week August 25-28

Hard to believe but it’s coming up so fast, but FAN EXPO CANADA is scheduled to start one week from today on Thursday, August 25th. This marks the first time this 17 year old event has been four days. In a couple of hours I’ll be heading down to the MTCC for our final pre-show… Read More Happenings: Fan Expo Canada starts this week August 25-28

08/21/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Congratulations to Harvey Award winners – incl. Beaton, O’Malley, Cooke

BEST LETTERER John Workman, THOR, Marvel Comics BEST COLORIST Jose Villarrubia, CUBA : MY REVOLUTION, Vertigo/DC Comics BEST SYNDICATED STRIP OR PANEL DOONESBURY, Garry Trudeau, Universal Press Syndicate BEST ONLINE COMICS WORK HARK! A VAGRANT, Kate Beaton, http://harkavagrant.com/ BEST AMERICAN EDITION OF FOREIGN MATERIAL BLACKSAD, Juan Diaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, Dark Horse Comics BEST… Read More Congratulations to Harvey Award winners – incl. Beaton, O’Malley, Cooke

08/21/201108/21/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Industry Night with Andy B. and J. Bone wrap-up report

Last night, at the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop at 587A College Street, the TCW, Guerilla Printing, All New Comics and the Joe Shuster Awards held a launch party and art show event for two Toronto-based creators: Andy Belanger (for Kill Shakespeare 12 – which unfortunately has been delayed to an August 23rd release date) and J.… Read More Industry Night with Andy B. and J. Bone wrap-up report

08/13/201108/13/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Eaglesham Provides Cover for Captain America #1 Fan Expo Canada Variant

Official Press Release Just in time for Fan Expo Canada 2011, Marvel is pleased to announce an all-new variant by superstar Canadian artist Dale Eaglesham on Captain America #1! The Sentinel of Liberty heads to the Great White North with this special variant for our loyal fans attending Fan Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention… Read More Eaglesham Provides Cover for Captain America #1 Fan Expo Canada Variant

08/11/201108/11/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

New Comics – In Stores 8/10/2011

PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 8/10/2011 Every Wednesday, PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving this week to your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.

08/09/201108/09/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Interviews: Ramon Perez and Shannon Campbell plus a busy Indie spring in 2012

Publisher’s Weekly has interviewed Ramon Perez about illustrating Jim Henson’s A Tale of Sand for Archaia Press. Intrepid reporter Bryan Munn has found more information about the upcoming Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (VanCAF as they want it called) by interviewing organizer Shannon Campbell. Looks like indie comics will have a busy spring, aside from any… Read More Interviews: Ramon Perez and Shannon Campbell plus a busy Indie spring in 2012

08/09/201108/11/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

New Comics – In Stores 8/3/2011

PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 8/3/2011 Every Wednesday, PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving this week to your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time. ————–

08/03/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

David Finch’s variant cover for Justice League #1

Why does Wonder Woman seem so petite here? I thought she was an Amazon…?

08/02/201108/02/2011 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

DC Comics by Canadians – October 2011

THE FLASH #2 Written by FRANCIS MANAPUL and BRIAN BUCCELLATO Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL Variant cover by GREG CAPULLO 1:200 B&W variant cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL On sale OCTOBER 26 • 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US • RATED T Retailers: This issue will ship with three covers. Please see the order form for… Read More DC Comics by Canadians – October 2011

08/02/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Vancouver Comic Arts Festival announced (VCAF?) – May 26-27, 2012

The Vancouver Comic Arts Festival is a week-long celebration of comics slated to enjoy its launch in May 2012. This festival of local cartoonists will feature galleries, readings, panels, and workshops before culminating in a two-day convention for cartoonists from across the country and down the coast to connect with their readers and peddle their… Read More Vancouver Comic Arts Festival announced (VCAF?) – May 26-27, 2012

08/01/201108/03/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Marvel Comics by Canadians – October 2011

FEAR ITSELF #7 (of 7) Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STEVE McNIVEN Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN Variant Cover by BILLY TAN (to be revealed after the events in Fear Itself #6) • Tony Stark returns from the depths with a last-chance arsenal that will transform the Avengers from Earth’s… Read More Marvel Comics by Canadians – October 2011

07/28/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

The World’s Greatest Detective-Adventurers Return This Summer in HOLMES INCORPORATED 2

For Immediate Release: The world’s greatest detective-adventurers return this summer in HOLMES INCORPORATED #2! Written and illustrated by the comic book superstars of tomorrow! Fasten your seatbelts and hang on to your pipe! The descendants of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson continue the family business in modern times, serving Queen and country, battling diabolical villains… Read More The World’s Greatest Detective-Adventurers Return This Summer in HOLMES INCORPORATED 2

07/27/2011 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

New Comics – In Stores last week and this week 7/20/2011 and 7/27/2011

PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipped LAST WEEK 7/20/2011 & Shipping THIS WEEK 7/27/2011 Each week PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving at your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.

07/26/201107/26/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Interviews: J. Bone on Retro-Active Wonder Woman – The 70’s

Comic Book Resources interviews J. Bone about Retroactive Wonder Woman – The 70’s #1 which was released last week to comic book stores everywhere.

07/26/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples

Announced at Comic-Con International in San Diego, Brian K. Vaughan makes his long-awaited return to ongoing comics in 2012 with “Saga,” a new science-fiction series for Image Comics. “Saga” is an epic drama chronicling the life and times of one young family fighting to survive a never-ending war. Co-created and illustrated by Fiona Staples, “Saga”… Read More Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples

07/25/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Todd McFarlane receives his Hall of Fame Award at SDCCI

07/25/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Holmes, Inc. #2 release party

Last Friday night in Toronto, the students and faculty of the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop launched HOLMES, INC. #2 as well as had an open house for their new location. There are some pictures of the event on the Holmes, Inc. blog.

07/25/201107/27/2011 Kevin A. Boyd