Ty Templeton in hospital following a heart attack, in stable but critical condition

Early Wednesday morning friends and fans were shocked to learn that Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame member TY TEMPLETON was in hospital following a heart attack. His wife, Keiren Templeton-Smith, sent out the following update yesterday. I don’t have Ty’s way with words or images so I can’t cushion this news within a… Read More Ty Templeton in hospital following a heart attack, in stable but critical condition

04/16/201504/16/2015 Kevin A. Boyd

Sponsorship Drive Update

We are happy to announce we have agreement in principal for four new sponsors for 2015. Happy Harbor Comics of Edmonton, Alberta is our TITLE sponsor. Strange Adventures of Halifax, NS is a general sponsor of the awards. Big B Comics of Hamilton, ON is one of the Hall of Fame sponsors. The Comic Legends… Read More Sponsorship Drive Update

03/25/2015 Kevin A. Boyd

New Sponsor – The Story Attic

The Joe Shuster Awards have another sponsor — the Cartoonist Award (which tends to be very graphic novel-centric) will be sponsored by film company THE STORY ATTIC. That brings our sponsorship count up to four – The Story Attic (Cartoonist), The Dragon (Comics for Kids), All New Comics (The TM Maple Awards) and The Comic… Read More New Sponsor – The Story Attic

03/19/201503/19/2015 Kevin A. Boyd

Dave Sim admitted to hospital

The CCBCAA would like to wish cartoonist Dave Sim a speedy recovery from his diagnosis of Secal Vulvulus, which required emergency surgery yesterday. Sim, who had been dealing with issues with his hand, checked himself into hospital yesterday after experiencing extreme discomfort and pain in the morning. The diagnosis required immediate emergency draining of the intestine… Read More Dave Sim admitted to hospital

03/18/201503/18/2015 Kevin A. Boyd

Status Update – Welcome new sponsor All New Comics

We are still looking for sponsorships in order to cover costs associated with putting the awards on. We are happy to announce that we have a new sponsor as of March 17th — online retailer ALL NEW COMICS will be sponsoring our two community awards – the TM MAPLE AWARD of which two individuals are… Read More Status Update – Welcome new sponsor All New Comics

03/18/201503/18/2015 Kevin A. Boyd

An Important Update on the 2015 Joe Shuster Awards

You’ve probably been wondering why there have been few announcements about the 2015 awards. That’s because at this time, the Joe Shuster Awards are out of funds. I have had to pay out of pocket for the remaining 2014 costs and cannot afford to privately sponsor the costs of doing the annual Joe Shuster Awards.… Read More An Important Update on the 2015 Joe Shuster Awards

03/05/201503/05/2015 Kevin A. Boyd2 Comments

York University’s Cosmicon: one of Canada’s earliest comics conventions

Many thanks to Ron Kasman for sending me this article for the site (back in October no less). It has also appeared elsewhere online, primarily the Collector’s Society Message Boards. I’m running it here as is, unedited, as I asked him if I could re-publish it here as it gives a fairly accurate look at… Read More York University’s Cosmicon: one of Canada’s earliest comics conventions

01/19/201501/19/2015 Kevin A. Boyd2 Comments

Canadian Superheroes march in Guelph, ON’s Santa Claus Parade TODAY 11/16

Today in Guelph, ON’s Santa Claus parade there will be a superhero themed float, covered with paintings of notable Canadian heroes by Jay Stephens and featuring cosplayers dressed as Canadian superheroes. It will be followed by an event at the Eisner Award-winning shop The Dragon, who are also sponsors of the Dragon Award handed out… Read More Canadian Superheroes march in Guelph, ON’s Santa Claus Parade TODAY 11/16

11/16/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Robert Joseph Charpentier (1960-2014), owner of Toronto’s Comics and More (updated)

To follow-up on a recent story, we here at the Joe Shuster Awards are saddened to learn of the passing of ROBERT JOSEPH CHARPENTIER, the owner of Toronto’s Comics & More shop on Danforth Avenue. Rob or Bob as he was known to his friends and customers, was a long-time fixture on the Toronto comics scene,… Read More Robert Joseph Charpentier (1960-2014), owner of Toronto’s Comics and More (updated)

10/23/201410/24/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Rob Charpentier, comics retailer hospitalized

It’s with a heavy heart that I must report some unfortunate news that I’ve known about for a little while… Rob Charpentier is the owner/operator of Toronto’s Danforth Avenue store Comics & More. Comics & More has been around in various incarnations since 1987. Unfortunately, back in the summer Rob was diagnosed with progressive brain… Read More Rob Charpentier, comics retailer hospitalized

09/26/201409/26/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Staples, Zdarsky, North represent Canada in the winners circle at the 2014 Harvey Awards

Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. The winners were presented September 6, 2014 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con. This was the ninth year for the Harvey Awards in Baltimore, MD. The 2014 Harvey Award Winners Best Artist: Fiona… Read More Staples, Zdarsky, North represent Canada in the winners circle at the 2014 Harvey Awards

09/08/201409/08/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Announcing your Hall of Fame Inductees for 2014: Bell, Good & Templeton

On the weekend of August 28-31, we will be presenting the 10th Annual Joe Shuster Awards for Canadian Comic Book Creators and three new inductees will join the ranks of the Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame, and they are: CY BELL (1904-197?) Cyril Vaughn Bell was born in Peterborough on October 5, 1904.… Read More Announcing your Hall of Fame Inductees for 2014: Bell, Good & Templeton

08/14/201408/14/2014 Kevin A. Boyd3 Comments

Golden Age Canadian Comic Reprint Crowdsourcing Campaigns Launched this Week

Those two Kickstarters we mentioned in July are now live, and both are performing exceptionally well for early into their campaigns. Both end at the end of August. LEO BACHLE’S JOHNNY CANUCK (Johnny Canuck Kickstarter art by Francis Manapul) JON STABLES’ BROK WINDSOR(Brok Windsor Kickstarter art by Scott Chantler)

08/01/201408/01/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Congratulations to Canadian Eisner Winners 2014 Edition

Announced on Friday night, the annual Will Eisner Comic Book Industry Awards featured a few Canadian creator winners. Congratulations all! Best Continuing Series Saga, by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples (Image) Best New Series Sex Criminals, by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky (Image) Best Publication for Kids (ages 8-12) The Adventures of Superhero Girl,… Read More Congratulations to Canadian Eisner Winners 2014 Edition

07/27/2014 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

News and Notes – July 2014

Husband and wife team Meredith and David Finch (a previous Outstanding Artist winner) will be taking over the Wonder Woman title with issue #36. Volume 9 of the stunning Prince Valiant by Hal Foster hardcover series from Fantagraphics came out on Wednesday this week. Jeff Lemire’s acclaimed run on Green Arrow will be ending with… Read More News and Notes – July 2014

07/04/201407/04/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Captain Canuck Canada Day Special arrives this holiday weekend

Press Release In celebration of the great nation of Canada, Captain Canuck Incorporated is releasing the 1st Annual Captain Canuck Canada Day Edition. WHEN & WHERE : From June 28- July 1st, 2014, the Canada Day edition will be distributed free through comic book stores, public libraries, convenience stores and shopping malls across Canada. After July… Read More Captain Canuck Canada Day Special arrives this holiday weekend

06/25/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Late May update

Okay, so we’re nearing the end of the extension given for the Retailer, Webcomics, Comics for Kids, and Gene Day Awards and if all goes as planned we’ll be announcing the nominations next week. I would like to thank the many folks who have contacted me about being involved in the awards this year, I’ll… Read More Late May update

05/26/201405/26/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Looking for new team members

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our planning and fundraising team for 2014, are you interested in being one of those people and be a part of the Joe Shuster Awards team? It will involve some in-person meetings (for people in the Greater Toronto Area) on a semi-regular basis, or email meetings for people… Read More Looking for new team members

05/16/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

Mark McCarron on Owen McCarron

Hello, I thought I would throw some more details your way, regarding Owen McCarron, Marvel’s “Puzzlemaster”. Starting as an Advertising Director at the Halifax Herald, Owen transitioned to War and Romance at Charlton Comics. From there, his friend, Marvel Editor Stan Lee, hired him to craft character-oriented puzzles in comics, books and newspapers. These included… Read More Mark McCarron on Owen McCarron

05/09/201405/09/2014 Kevin A. Boyd

JSA noms coming week of June 1, happenings, TCAF, Doug Wright Awards…

While we have finalized some categories, some of the selection committees have asked for an extension, so we will announce all of the 2014 nominees the week of June 1. You may have noticed I’ve cut back on the announcements of upcoming conventions — it’s getting to the point where there are so many events… Read More JSA noms coming week of June 1, happenings, TCAF, Doug Wright Awards…

05/05/201405/10/2014 Kevin A. Boyd