Happenings: Vancouver – Word on the Street

Concluding our look at the comics related happenings at the four Word on the Street cities is WOTS Vancouver: Word on the Street Vancouver Sunday, September 27, 2009 from 11am-5pm Library Square http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/vancouver The Word Under The Street– Local alternative comic book artists and ‘zines. Including exhibitors, events, readings, and presentations. Inside the Library, Alice… Read More Happenings: Vancouver – Word on the Street

Happenings: Toronto – Word on the Street

The second of the WOTS sites we’re going to look at today is WOTS Toronto. Comics and Graphic Novels @ The Word On The Street Toronto Sunday, September 27th, 2009, 11am-6pm Queen’s Park Circle FREE http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca EXHIBITORS: You’ll find plenty of comics and graphic novels around the festival with vendors like The Beguiling, The Labyrinth,… Read More Happenings: Toronto – Word on the Street

A Knack for the Gorgeous and the Grotesque: Fiona Staples

Over at Sequential Tart – Suzette Chan has posted her interview with North 40‘s Fiona Staples entitled A Knack for the Gorgeous and the Grotesque With a distinct painterly style that’s both gorgeous and grotesque, Fiona Staples is making her mark on the comic book world. The Calgary born-and-bred artist has been busy since she… Read More A Knack for the Gorgeous and the Grotesque: Fiona Staples

The Vancouver Sun profiles Camilla d’Errico

The following linked articles were all written by Randy Shore for the Vancouver Sun and published last Friday, September 11: The Prince of Darkness meets Hello Kitty: The surreal, renaissance world of Camilla d’Errico The Many Worlds of Camilla d’Errico Works by Camilla d’Errico Gallery: Selected Works by Camilla d’Errico

Finalized!

On Sunday, September 13th, the 2009 Joe Shuster Awards jury (Robin Fisher, Jeffery Klaehn, Victor Lucas, William Paul & Paul Wardle) finalized their selections for the following Award categories: – Artist / art team – Cartoonist – Colourist – Cover Art by a Canadian Artist – Publisher – Webcomic creator / creative team – Writer… Read More Finalized!

9*9*09 is now… information on the new TX webcomics launched today.

Three New Ongoing Series Added To TX Toronto, Canada:  Critically-acclaimed webcomics collective TX Comics is proud to welcome three brand new creator-owned series officially debut today on Wednesday, September 9th 2009: Aardehn by Eric Vedder, Streta by Eric Kim and ButterNutSquash by Rob Coughler and Ramón Pérez! These new series join an already star-studded lineup… Read More 9*9*09 is now… information on the new TX webcomics launched today.

The Fastest Man Alive…

Pictured above…the Flash by Francis Manapul, done in the front of his 2009 Art book. It hit the web yesterday that Francis will be joining Geoff Johns as the regular artist for the new Flash monthly (after the conclusion of Flash: Rebirth).

Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer Award – FINALISTS

The Kremer Retailer Award jury (Allison Covey, Peter Fisico and Robert Haines), has submitted their short list of selections for this year’s Harry Kremer Retailer Award. Stores were judged on a combination of factors that included product selection/diversity, store presentation, customer service, online presence, in-store events, staff knowledge and community involvement. The 2009 finalists are:… Read More Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer Award – FINALISTS