SDCCI: Artist’s Alley – Finch moves, Manapul premieres Art Book

A few Canadian creators have tables in Artist’s Alley… Bobby Chiu II-01 David Finch LL-10 Please note: According to his website, David Finch will no longer be located in Artist’s Alley and instead will be appearing at BOOTH 4601. Leo Leibelman JJ-13 Francis Manapul DD-09 Francis notes on his blog: Hey folks so here’s the… Read More SDCCI: Artist’s Alley – Finch moves, Manapul premieres Art Book

SDCCI Special Guest: Seth

Seth Cartoonist/designer, Palookaville, It’s A Good Life If You Don’t Weaken, Wimbledon Green, George Sprott Seth is the cartoonist behind the series Palookaville and the novels, It’s A Good Life If You Don’t Weaken, Wimbledon Green, Clyde Fans, Bannock, Beans And Black Tea and Vernacular Drawings. Seth serialized George Sprott (1894-1975) in the New York… Read More SDCCI Special Guest: Seth

SDCCI Special Guest: Bryan Lee O’Malley

Bryan Lee O’Malley Writer/Artist, Scott Pilgrim Graphic Novels Bryan Lee O’Malley‘s six-volume graphic novel series, Scott Pilgrim (Oni Press), has earned considerable acclaim since its 2004 debut. He has won numerous awards, including Harvey, Joe Shuster, and Doug Wright Awards, as well as nominations for an Eisner Award and the National Cartoonists Society Reuben Award.… Read More SDCCI Special Guest: Bryan Lee O’Malley

Upcoming Conventions in Canada – July 3 to July 30, 2009

Vancouver Comicon Sunday, July 5th, 2009 11am to 5pm Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC Special Guests: Joshua Middleton (Superman/Shazam! First Thunder, Supergirl, Fables, NYX) Rusty Beach (Outnumbered) Ken Boesem (The Village) Robin Bougie (Cineme Sewer) Kelly Everaert (Jungle Tales, Trilogy of Terror) Andrew Salmon (Secret Agent X) Robin Thompson (Champions of Hell, Hemp… Read More Upcoming Conventions in Canada – July 3 to July 30, 2009

Kremer Retailer Award – Nominated Stores so far…

The Harry Kremer Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer /Le Prix de Harry Kremer pour Détaillant Exceptionnel Canadien de Bandes Dessinées Is there something special about your local comic shop?  Do they deserve recognition for the wonderful in-store experience they provide?  Do they go above and beyond, with a bright, well laid out, positive… Read More Kremer Retailer Award – Nominated Stores so far…

Harvey Award Nominees – Canucks: De Souza, Lemire, Tamakis, Guerra, D+Q & More

To read the list of 2009 Harvey Award Nominees visit Newsarama. Canadians nominated include: – Lar deSouza for Least I Could Do (Best Cartoonist) – Jeff Lemire for Essex County Vol. 3: The Country Nurse (Best Graphic Album – Original) – Mariko and Jillian Tamaki for Skim (Best Graphic Album – Original) – Pia Guerra… Read More Harvey Award Nominees – Canucks: De Souza, Lemire, Tamakis, Guerra, D+Q & More

The Fabler Blog

Thanks to Sequential Spiltink for drawing attention to The Fabler Blog. Founded by Bruno Steppuhn, a tech entrepreneur in Calgary, The Fabler Blog has featured a number of creator and retailer interviews conducted by Kevin de Vlaming. Past reviews include Jeff Lemire, Fiona Staples, Troy Little, Jay Bardyla (of Happy Harbor Comics), Gareth Gaudin (Legends… Read More The Fabler Blog