The editors at Multiversity Comics have selected their Best Artist of 2010 List and it includes some high profile Canadian comics artists, in fact 5 of the 11 artists chosen are Canadians! Could this be an indicator of who we will see selected for the 2011 Joe Shuster Awards Outstanding Artist category? #8 STUART IMMONEN… Read More Multiversity Comics selects the Top Artists of 2010
SUICIDE GIRLS #1 (of 4) Brea Grant (w) • David Hahn (a) • Cameron Stewart (c) Sexy, mysterious, and more than a little bit dangerous, the Suicide Girls are about to change what you think beautiful girls can do! This wild adventure pits the SG against a deranged killer and a crazed corporate cabal. Written… Read More Starting March 2011, Cameron Stewart covers the Suicide Girls
Today at Midtown Comics in New York, Marvel Comics editors Joe Quesada, Tom Brevoort and Axel Alonso announced details on the next Marvel Comics summer crossover event — something called “FEAR ITSELF”. Writer Matt Fraction joined in via video conference. The core of the crossover is a 7-issue mini-series, which launches in April, that will… Read More Stuart Immonen and Matt Fraction on Marvel’s “Fear Itself”
A couple of months ago I ran the NHL’s press release concerning the upcoming, top-secret GUARDIANS PROJECT which teamed comics legend STAN LEE with the National Hockey League to create 30 new superhero characters that will represent each team in the league. In October, I was invited to attend a special panel discussing the project… Read More Stan Lee and the NHL: More on the Guardians Project
MTV Splash Page’s BEST OF 2010: Comic Books, Webcomics, And Graphic Novels The list includes a couple of entries by Canadians: BEST UNDER-THE-RADAR SERIES “Orc Stain” by James Stokoe (Image Comics) If you’re not reading writer and illustrator James Stokoe’s impossibly detailed fantasy epic “Orc Stain,” you’re missing out on one of the best monthly… Read More MTV Splash Page announces their selections for the Best of 2010
BRIGHTEST DAY #21-22 Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PATRICK GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF, SCOTT CLARK & JOE PRADO Covers by DAVID FINCH 1:10 Variant covers by IVAN REIS As the end of BRIGHTEST DAY approaches, our returned heroes and villains begin converging in one area as the ultimate protector… Read More DC Comics in March 2011 by Canadian Creators
Kelly Thompson, the “She has no head” columnist over at Comic Book Resources, has selected her top 20 favorite female creators of 2010: PART ONE * PART TWO I’m happy to report that many Canadians figure prominently on this list including: #13. FIONA STAPLES #9 EMILY CARROLL #8. KATHRYN IMMONEN #7. FAITH ERIN HICKS #1.… Read More CBR writer selects the top 20 female creators working today
Reid Fleming: World’s Toughest Milkman Volume 1 HC Publisher: IDW Publishing (W/A/Cover) David Boswell David Boswell’s classic counterculture icon is collected here in an oversized hardcover format. This volume collects the first Reid Fleming comic and the mini-series, Rogues to Riches, as well as Heartbreak Comics. This is a classic series that has gained cult… Read More In Shops 12/22/2010: Reid Fleming: World’s Toughest Milkman Volume 1 HC
As of 11:30am today (Dec.18): 4. Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 612 days in the top 100 Scott Pilgrim Volume 1: Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life Bryan Lee O’Malley (Author, Artist)
I’ve just spent some time reading some pretty doom and gloom essays and I must say, I really am concerned about where we are heading and how our Canadian retailers are going to do going into the new year. Aside from the inevitable Boxing Day/Week sales on the 26th of December and beyond, January and… Read More Some early 2011 Books I’m Looking Forward to Getting
Marvel is proud to announce the all-new Crossgen imprint, launching in March 2011 with two series—Ruse and Sigil. Featuring some of today’s most acclaimed talents and crossing all genres, Crossgen brings Marvel’s incomparable storytelling sensibilities to new characters, new concepts and new audiences. In the war for forever, time is only a small obstacle as… Read More CrossGen books return in March at Marvel – Leonard Kirk to draw revived Sigil
As we are nearing the end of 2010 (15 days – only two shipping weeks!) we have a lot to be thankful for, and not many more new releases left to anticipate! This has been another big year for the Canadian comics scene and we are really excited to see what our nominating committees will… Read More JSA Holiday Update
ASSASSIN’S CREED: THE FALL #2 (OF 3) (MR) DC/Wildstorm Cover, Art & Story by Karl Kerschl and Cameron Stewart. Colours by Nadine Thomas. ATOMIC ROBO AND THE DEADLY ART OF SCIENCE #2 (OF 5) Red 5 Comics Colours by Ronda Patterson, published by Red 5 Comics BLACK TERROR #12 Dynamite Entertainment Cover by Stephen Sadowski… Read More December 15th, 2010 new releases by Canadian Creators
Reports are flooding in that last evening’s Colbert Report featured Julie Taymor (director of the Tempest movie as well as the controversial Spider-Man musical) plugging KILL SHAKESPEARE! Series co-writer Anthony Del Col reports: I was just flipping the channels and saw that Julie Taymor was being interviewed on The Colbert Report. And as they talk… Read More Kill Shakespeare, Julie Taymor and the Colbert Report *updated*
The Northern News Service has a story up about how difficult it is to buy new comics in Yellowknife, and discusses the feasibility of opening a comic book store in this relatively remote location. It also addresses most of my initial reactions, such as: – why not buy from an online retailer? well, you don’t… Read More It’s tough to buy new near mint comics in Yellowknife NWT
Jeff Lemire decided to run a promotional contest, whereby the store with the best Sweet Tooth display for Christmas would win the cover art to Sweet Tooth 15 and an in-store signing (date to be determined) in 2011. Yesterday Jeff posted the winner – Guelph, Ontario store THE DRAGON. Congratulations to owner Jennifer Haines and… Read More Sweet Tooth window display contest winner
Our apologies if things seem to be slowing down a bit here at the blog — we’re gearing up behind the scenes for a busy January 2011 when all of our committees will be delivering and finalizing their nominee selections for the 7th Annual Joe Shuster Awards. If all proceeds as it should, we will… Read More December 7th update
Canadian Comics pros: Are you planning your 2011 event schedules? There are many events of various sizes and degrees around the country and around the world – find the one(s) that do fit your needs (book sales, art sales, networking, parties, exposure, general comfort level, costs and location) and don’t hesitate to contact them if… Read More Creators – preparing your 2011 Event schedule?
The new Fan Expo Canada website has a blog posting capability so many of the various team members will be posting articles, columns and interviews there. I’ve been asked to contribute a monthly column on my areas related to the Comic Book Expo, so I’ll be highlighting the many great Canadian guests, talents in artist… Read More My first Fan Expo Canada blog post: Holiday Gift Ideas for the Comics Enthusiast
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