Author: Kevin A. Boyd
Director of the Joe Shuster Awards. Comic Relations Director for Fan Expo HQ. Collector, Fan, Historian.
Conundrum Press to publish translated edition of Girard’s Tuer Velasquez in 2011
Breaking news from Conundrum Press! The ink is still wet but conundrum press has just signed for the English rights to publish Philippe Girard’s next book Tuez Vélasquez. We are honoured to be Philippe’s English publisher and look forward to more books from him in the future. Details to come but here is the French… Read More Conundrum Press to publish translated edition of Girard’s Tuer Velasquez in 2011
Executive Director’s Remarks on the 2010 Awards Process
You will note that in the ceremony, for the first time, there are no remarks from the Executive Director of the Awards Association. Instead I will post them here, in writing. I’m omitting them from the ceremony for three reasons: 1) there are a lot of awards to present and I don’t want to slow… Read More Executive Director’s Remarks on the 2010 Awards Process
Torontoist Interview
I was recently interviewed by Dave Howard at the Torontoist Blog. We discussed the Gene Day Award, Hall of Fame Inductees, Joe Shuster and creator’s rights, and the French Canadian comics scene. I speak a lot in the end about giving attention to some of the great work coming out of Quebec, but it is… Read More Torontoist Interview
Happenings: Toronto ComiCON – June 5-6, 2010
The 6th Annual Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, 2010 Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building Hall G 222 Bremner Blvd. Hours Saturday: 11:00am – 6:00pm Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm Directions By Train & Bus -Union Station, Toronto’s main rail station, is a block away from the Convention… Read More Happenings: Toronto ComiCON – June 5-6, 2010
Happenings: Vancouver Comicon – May 30, 2010
Special Guests: •David Lloyd (V for Vendetta) •James Lloyd (The Simpsons/Futurama Crossover Crisis) •Ken Boesem (The Village) •Jesse Davidge (Mathemagick & Mystiphysics) •Kelly Everaert (Jungle Tales, Trilogy of Terror) •Matthew Ocasio (The Matter) •Andrew Salmon (Sherlock Holmes, Secret Agent X) •Robin Thompson (Champions of Hell, Hemp Island) •Donald King •Carrie McKay •Beth Wagner •Critical Hit… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Comicon – May 30, 2010
Darwyn Cooke: Weird War Tales – September 2010
Alex Segura writes: This September, DC will bring back a number of familiar war titles in a series of one shots from a number of the best and brightest creators in the industry, including Darwyn Cooke and Ivan Brandon on WEIRD WAR TALES, B. Clay Moore and Chad Hardin on OUR FIGHTING FORCES, the return… Read More Darwyn Cooke: Weird War Tales – September 2010
Gene Day Award nominees, Hall of Fame inductees Announced
JOE SHUSTER AWARDS CELEBRATE THE 35th ANNIVERSARY OF CAPTAIN CANUCK Final Nominees Announced for Gene Day Award, HALL OF FAME Inductees Named Toronto, Canada — May 26, 2010. Since it was established in 2004, the Joe Shuster Award has been Canada’s national awards program for recognizing the outstanding achievements of Canadian comic book creators, publishers… Read More Gene Day Award nominees, Hall of Fame inductees Announced
Torontoist: Kathryn and Stuart Immonen
Canadian comics power couple Kathryn and Stuart Immonen were recently interviewed by the Torontoist’s Dave Howard. Kathryn is a nominee this year in the Outstanding Writer category, and Stuart is a nominee in the Outstanding Artist category.
The Haunting Vision of Jeff Lemire
I’ve been a regular fan of the Marvel Masterworks Resource Page — it’s a great site for information on upcoming collected editions. It was a pleasant surprise to see they posted an new interview with JEFF LEMIRE to celebrate the trade paperback releases of SWEET TOOTH VOL.1 and THE NOBODY.
Congratulations to Eagle Award nominees! Cooke, O’Malley, Immonens, Stewart
The Annual UK Comics Industry Awards – The Eagle Awards announced their 2010 Nominees for work published in 2009. Favourite Newcomer Writer Al Ewing Jonathan Hickman Kathryn Immonen Kieron Gillen Mike Lynch Favourite Newcomer Artist David Lafuente Declan Shalvey Jamie McKelvie John Cullen Matt Timson Favourite Writer Alan Moore Geoff Johns John Wagner Tony Lee… Read More Congratulations to Eagle Award nominees! Cooke, O’Malley, Immonens, Stewart
A look at the covers nominated for Outstanding Cover Art by a Canadian Artist
The eight nominated covers feature a number of different styles – from borderline abstract to photo-realistic – and are a nice cross-section of Canadian creators. From Vancouver we have Kaare Andrews and Igor Kordey, from Quebec Paul Bordeleau and Marc Delafontaine (also nominated for Outstanding Artist this year), Toronto native and currently living in Halifax… Read More A look at the covers nominated for Outstanding Cover Art by a Canadian Artist
Jury #2 – Cartoonist, Webcomics, Writer
Our five person jury for the categories of Outstanding Cartoonist, Outstanding Writer and Outstanding Webcomics Creator/Creative Team, what we affectionately referred to as the ‘Story’ Jury consists of: – author, educator and cultural historian Dr. BART BEATTY – managing editor of the Comic Book Bin PATRICK BÉRUBÉ – lecturer and blogger ERIC BOUCHARD – radio… Read More Jury #2 – Cartoonist, Webcomics, Writer
Jury #1 – Artist, Colourist, Cover Art
Our five person jury for the categories of Outstanding Artist, Outstanding Colourist and Outstanding Cover Art by a Canadian Artist, what we affectionately referred to as the ‘Art’ Jury consists of: -author and historian BLAKE BELL – store manager AMY CHOP – radio personality ROBIN FISHER – writer, actor and director DUANE MURRAY – teacher… Read More Jury #1 – Artist, Colourist, Cover Art
Newsarama previews — THE OUTFIT
Darwyn Cooke returns in October 2010 with the follow-up to the 2009 release Richard Stark’s Parker – The Hunter. Newsarama, courtesy of Diamond, has a 6-page preview (of pages taken from the Man with the Getaway Face chapter) of RICHARD STARK’S PARKER – THE OUTFIT.
CBR: Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Finest Hour
As we are nearing the projected publication date for the final volume of the Scott Pilgrim series and the highly-anticipated movie based on the books, as well as a video game — Comic Book Resources checked in with Bryan Lee O’Malley about all things Scott Pilgrim.
Joe Shuster Award Wolverine auctions end TONIGHT
THIS IS THE 777th ARTICLE POSTED ON THIS SITE SINCE DEC 2008! We’re down to the final hours before the closing of the last 10 original art pieces for this year’s Wolverine auctions, including pieces by DAVE SIM, TOM GRUMMETT, MICHAEL CHERKAS, TERRY MOORE and more! 10 are original art pieces. There are some remaining… Read More Joe Shuster Award Wolverine auctions end TONIGHT
2010 Joe Shuster Awards: A look at the Outstanding Artist nominees…
Let’s get to know your Joe Shuster Award for Outstanding Artist Nominees for 2010 (for work published in 2009). Some historical info on the nominees in relation to this award: – this is the first year that Chris Bachalo, Cameron Stewart, Djief and Francis Manapul have been nominated in this category. – Darwyn Cooke won… Read More 2010 Joe Shuster Awards: A look at the Outstanding Artist nominees…
Vince Sunico at Stadium Comics for Avengers Day – Wed. May 19th
Wednesday May 19th – Stadium Comics @ the Shopper’s World Mall, 499 Main Street, Brampton, ON AVENGERS DAY! The Earth’s Mightiest heroes assemble on May 19th for the inaugural, first-annual, Avengers Day! This historic event marks an all new era for Marvel’s greatest heroes as the Avengers come together to usher in The Heroic Age.… Read More Vince Sunico at Stadium Comics for Avengers Day – Wed. May 19th
Jeff Lemire to write Superboy ongoing for DC Comics
Jeff Lemire, along with artist Pier Gallo, will be launching a SUPERBOY ongoing series later this year, debuting the series in a backup feature in August’s ACTION COMICS #892. “I am really excited to be taking over the adventures of Conner Kent/Superboy in a new monthly series! The book will combine many of the classic… Read More Jeff Lemire to write Superboy ongoing for DC Comics
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 