More Speakeasy Comic Book Show photos.
Tyrone sent some more photos.
Author: Kevin A. Boyd
Director of the Joe Shuster Awards. Comic Relations Director for Fan Expo HQ. Collector, Fan, Historian.
Essex County makes it into the Canada Reads Top 10
Canadians were asked to vote for the books you most wanted to see on Canada Reads — the Essential Top 10 Canadian Novels of the Decade. Jeff Lemire’s Essex County Trilogy was selected as one of a small handful of graphic novels in the top 40, and has made the cut to be included in… Read More Essex County makes it into the Canada Reads Top 10
Reminder: Level Up and bring Scott Pilgrim vs. the World home today
Today sees the release of SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD on DVD and Blu-Ray. I’m heading over to get my copy of the Blu-Ray (which includes a dvd copy AND a digital copy I can download onto my iPod and laptop) later this afternoon. Blu-Ray should cost about $30 not including taxes. Last Friday night… Read More Reminder: Level Up and bring Scott Pilgrim vs. the World home today
Some pictures from the Speakeasy Comic Book Show 11/4/2010
Photos courtesy of Tyrone Biljan.
Von Allen’s Stargazer Volume 1
Stargazer is in the November Previews with an order code of NOV101057. ISBN of 978-0-9781237-2-7, suggested retail price is $14.95 US/$15.95 CDN. 122 pages. Black & White. There’s also a dedicated website for the book at http://stargazer.vonallan.com “Stargazer Volume One is a black-and-white graphic novel following three girls stranded on a faraway alien world. Young… Read More Von Allen’s Stargazer Volume 1
Diamond best sellers by Canadians – October 2010
Diamond has released a bunch of information for the October 2010 product sales and market shares. The information is not specific on the units sold to the direct market, but based on the lists, here’s how graphic novels primarily by Canadian artists, writers and cartoonists performed in October’s top 100 among all of the Walking… Read More Diamond best sellers by Canadians – October 2010
Some Geographical Perspective for Americans on Canadian Locations
As Canadians know, Canada is a massive country, not just east-west, but also north-south. To our American friends, you need to think of a provice as you would a state. For your sake, I’m using miles below instead of kilometres. 1 mile = 1.609344 kilometers. Central Canada (sometimes the Central provinces) is a region consisting… Read More Some Geographical Perspective for Americans on Canadian Locations
It’s official: Wizard has obtained the C4 Central Canada Comic-Con
Well, we ran the rumour last Friday night (scooping Rich Johnston by a whole 6 days), so here’s the official press release confirming that yes, it is true — the owners of The Central Canada Comic-Con have given up and given their show over to Wizard Entertainment. The 2010 event just happened last weekend with… Read More It’s official: Wizard has obtained the C4 Central Canada Comic-Con
Happenings: Montreal Super-Mega Charity Comic Convention, November 13-14, 2010
I learned recently that a new convention would be debuting in Montreal, QC this month. It’s called the MONTREAL SUPER-MEGA CHARITY COMIC CONVENTION and it takes place on November 13-14. It seems to have come together very quickly, as the show was just announced in early October. According to their website, the goal of the… Read More Happenings: Montreal Super-Mega Charity Comic Convention, November 13-14, 2010
CanadianImmigrant.ca profiles Francis Manapul
canadianimmigrant.ca profiles artist Francis Manapul – in the profile Francis reveals that he recently signed a new 3-year contract with DC Comics. UPDATED: Francis writes: It was a misquote. I had been under an exclusive contract with DC for the past 3 years. I have a little under a year left on it
Scott Chantler: Two Generals news.
Last night we went to the J.A. McIntosh Armoury in Cambridge, Ontario (the headquarters of the former Highland Light Infantry of Canada) for the release party for Scott Chantler’s new book TWO GENERALS, published by McClelland & Stewart. The book is impressive in design and the Armoury setting gave the release an historical context which… Read More Scott Chantler: Two Generals news.
Another Canadian comic book convention sold to Wizard?
According to dealers set up at the event this weekend — Michael Paille, the promoter of the Central Canada Comic-Con — has been telling exhibitors that he has sold his show to Wizard Entertainment. On the CCCC website, the event claims to be Canada’s second largest comic book convention, with a reported 16,800 attendees in… Read More Another Canadian comic book convention sold to Wizard?
Darwyn Cooke wins an Eagle
INTRODUCED in 1976, the Eagles are the comics industry’s longest established awards. Acknowledged as the pre-eminent international prizes, they have been featured on the covers of leading US and UK titles across the last 30 years. Unique in that they reflect the people’s choice, the Eagle Awards comprise of two distinct stages. The 2010 Eagle… Read More Darwyn Cooke wins an Eagle
Interviews: Paul Rivoche
Earlier this week, Jeffery Klaehn posted a very comprehensive interview with artist Paul Rivoche. Check it out! Jeffery Klaehn: As you’re certainly aware, the headquarters for the two largest North American comic book publishers, DC and Marvel Comics, are in New York. What’s it been like, working in the comic book industry while living in… Read More Interviews: Paul Rivoche
UDON to release Street Fighter™ Gaiden manga series
UDON ENTERTAINMENT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release THE WORLD WARRIORS GET BACK TO THEIR ROOTS WITH STREET FIGHTER™ GAIDEN UDON to release Street Fighter™ Gaiden manga series Toronto, ON – Oct 28, 2010 – It’s time for more fast-flying Hadokens, jaw-breaking Cannon Spikes, and earth-shattering Sonic Booms as the gang at UDON brings you another… Read More UDON to release Street Fighter™ Gaiden manga series
Happenings: 12th Anniversary/Halloween Mini-Con at the Dragon in Guelph, Oct. 30
The Dragon @The Old Quebec Street Mall 55 Wyndham Street North, Unit T12 Guelph, Ontario, N1H 7T8 Saturday, October 30th – store opens at 10am and closes at 7pm Free Admission Saturday October 30th join us from 12-5PM for a spoooooky Halloween signing! We will have special guests Ray Fawkes, Ross Campbell, and the Kill… Read More Happenings: 12th Anniversary/Halloween Mini-Con at the Dragon in Guelph, Oct. 30
Happenings: Von Allan launches graphic novel Stargazer at Ottawa’s Perfect Books on Nov.7th!
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (October 11, 2010) – All-ages comics and graphic novels are still a rarity in publishing. As comics have skewed to an older and more mature readership, relatively few titles are currently being published which appeal to younger readers. And, of the currently available titles, very few feature girls as the story’s protagonists.… Read More Happenings: Von Allan launches graphic novel Stargazer at Ottawa’s Perfect Books on Nov.7th!
Happenings: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on DVD/BR Nov.9 – Signing, screening & Q&A in Toronto Nov.5
Courtesy of Unversal Home Video, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is coming out on DVD and Blu-Ray on Tuesday, November 9th, 2010! For those of you that missed this great film based on an even better graphic novel series when it first debuted back in August here’s your chance to see the film in the… Read More Happenings: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World on DVD/BR Nov.9 – Signing, screening & Q&A in Toronto Nov.5
Using comics to educate patients on cancer risks
Nothing comic about it (Courtesy of the University Health Network) While filmmakers have been using 3D to make fiction more realistic, two radiation oncologists at UHN are using 2D to bring a dose of reality to young males. Drs. Joyce Nyhof-Young, Research Scientist, Cancer Survivorship, PMH, and Peter Chung, Radiation Oncologist, PMH, partnered with David… Read More Using comics to educate patients on cancer risks
10 Things to Know About The Future Of Comics
Thanks to the Beat for pointing out this link: Ten Things to Know About the Future of Comics By Shaenon K. Garrity (published at comixology.com) It’s an interesting look at how younger people (under 30) view comics, and it does parallel a lot of what we’ve learned in talking with teachers and store managers, plus… Read More 10 Things to Know About The Future Of Comics
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 