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Comics Reporter talks to Darwyn Cooke about The Hunter
Today, Tom Spurgeon published an interview he did with Darwyn Cooke and Ed Brubaker re: The Hunter, Cooke’s adaptation of the first Parker novel for IDW.
Just for Fun: New articles at Pop
While not necessarily related directly to Canadian comics, author and blogger Jeffrey Klaehn (Inside the World of Comic Books) has posted a couple of articles that might be of interest: the first is on Star Trek and the second is onthe 25 Greatest Superhero romances.
Newsarama: Looking back at the JSA
Over at Newsarama, Vaneta Rogers interviews Geoff Johns about his run on JSA/Justice Society of America and his collaborators on those comics, including Canadian artists Steve Sadowski, Leonard Kirk, and particularly Dale Eaglesham. NRAMA: How was it to finish up with Dale Eaglesham after such a long run of artists on this book? Geoff Johns:… Read More Newsarama: Looking back at the JSA
Happenings: Fan Expo Canada’s Comic Book Guests Announced
Early this morning, HobbyStar released the guest list for their 2009 Comic Book Expo – one of the several shows within a show that comprise the massive FAN EXPO CANADA event on August 28-30, 2009. As Canada’s biggest comic event with over 50,000 fans estimated to attend in 2009, the Comic Book Expo features a… Read More Happenings: Fan Expo Canada’s Comic Book Guests Announced
Toronto Comic Arts Festival links roundup
Festival website — National Post articles Joe Shuster Awards Booth signings: Agnes Garbowska profile —- Marcio Takara profile — Alina Urusov profile — Kelly Tindall profile Plus: Limited Edition Dave Sim Wolverine print to debut at TCAF
JSA Booth Signings at TCAF: Artist profile Kelly Tindall
The last creator in our booth signing spotlight this week is KELLY TINDALL, who will be signing on both Saturday and Sunday from 3-5 pm at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival. Kelly Tindall is a Canadian illustrator, raised in Saskatchewan and obsessed with drawing since the age of two. As he states in his biography… Read More JSA Booth Signings at TCAF: Artist profile Kelly Tindall
We’re moving to September!
Yes, it’s official — the CCBCAA will be moving the presentation of the Joe Shuster Awards from the already announced June 27th to the weekend of SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2009. There are a couple of reasons behind the move which we will be detailing in the near future, but needless to say there are some big… Read More We’re moving to September!
CBR: X-Position
Comic Book Resources has an interview with Chris Claremont about his new series X-Men Forever with Canadian artist TOM GRUMMETT with questions posed by CBR readers. The article contains a lot of preview art by Grummett – while we’ve got a few small samples below, you should follow the link to see larger versions.
Globe & Mail: A Comic Book Hero for Grown-Ups
The Globe & Mail profiles Drawn & Quarterly, who will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this weekend at TCAF. The article features comments from Chris Oliveiros, Seth and Chester Brown. D+Q has been selected as the Joe Shuster Award’s Outstanding Canadian Publisher three years in a row (2006, 2007 & 2008) and has been nominated… Read More Globe & Mail: A Comic Book Hero for Grown-Ups
JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Alina Urusov
Signing on both days (from 1-5 on Saturday and 1:30-5 on Sunday) at the Joe Shuster Awards booth is rising star Alina Urusov. ALINA URUSOV began her career in animation, most notably working on designs for the TV series Boondocks. After doing work for Wonderlost (Image Comics), she contributed to the Marvel Holiday Special. Her… Read More JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Alina Urusov
JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Marcio Takara
Also signing at our booth at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival this coming weekend is MARCIO TAKARA.Originally from Brazil, Marcio now resides in Toronto. Marcio was a professional graphic designer before, in 2006, he decided to shift gears and become a professional comic book artist. Since then he’s done work for videogame companies, marketing offices,… Read More JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Marcio Takara
“Comics are impacting the 21st Century”
Last Saturday, the University of Regina played host to the first Queen City Comics Astonishing Conference and Festival at the College Avenue campus. The Regina Leader-Post discusses the conference and interviews visual artist and educator Gerri Ann Siwek, among others. The festival brought together academics, comic collectors, sellers and enthusiasts for workshops, talks by artists… Read More “Comics are impacting the 21st Century”
Rejected by Diamond: James Turner’s Warlord of Io mini-series
In an extensive op/ed piece, Comics Reporter Tom Spurgeon discusses the rejection of Canadian creator James (rex Libris) Turner’s mini-series follow-up to the Warlord of Io & Other Stories one-shot by Diamond Distributors (solicited by Slave Labor Graphics) as the original one-shot (which was published and distributed) did not sell well enough to the Direct… Read More Rejected by Diamond: James Turner’s Warlord of Io mini-series
JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Agnes Garbowska
Signing from 11am to 1pm on Saturday at the Joe Shuster Awards booth at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival is artist AGNES GARBOWSKA. Agnes Garbowska began her career as an illustrator mainly working on pin-ups and graphic design. Some of her early work appeared as posters for the comic StormBringers by Korby Marks and other… Read More JSA booth signings at TCAF: Artist profile Agnes Garbowska
Upcoming Conventions May 1 – May 31, 2009
SATURDAY MAY 2ND IS FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Check with your local comics retailer about any special events or sales they may be scheduling to coincide with FCBD2009! — The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (Toronto, ON) – Toronto Reference Library May 9-10, 2009 Canadian guests include: Bryan Lee O’Malley, Seth, Kei Acedera, Ho Che Anderson,… Read More Upcoming Conventions May 1 – May 31, 2009
Wizard names Absolute DC: The New Frontier top graphic novel.
Wizard #212, released in comic shops on Wednesday, April 29 — names the top 100 Top Graphic Novels and Trade Paperbacks, as selected by Wizard’s staff writers. Coming in at #1 is the multiple award-winning DC: THE NEW FRONTIER – THE ABSOLUTE EDITION by Darwyn Cooke with colours by Dave Stewart and lettering by Jared… Read More Wizard names Absolute DC: The New Frontier top graphic novel.
David Finch on… Strawberry Shortcake?
Newsarama talks to David Finch about his entry for this Saturday’s “Gag Me With a Toon 2: Harder, Faster, Radder” art show in Los Angeles. For a look into the process of creating the painting, check out Finch’s blog.. Finch writes: I’m working on a Strawberry Shortcake on My Little Pony, all done Frazetta style.… Read More David Finch on… Strawberry Shortcake?
CBR: Dale Eaglesham’s Final Bow on the JSA
Comic Book Resources’ Jeffrey Renaud had a chance to talk with Dale Eaglesham about his final issue of JSA (#26 – in stores TODAY) and his upcoming work on Marvel’s Fantastic Four. CBR News checked in with Eaglesham for some parting thoughts on “JSA,” and learned the Canadian penciller’s final issue was to include a… Read More CBR: Dale Eaglesham’s Final Bow on the JSA
Schedule Change
Although it was previously announced that we would be revealing the four Hall of Fame inductees and the Comics for Kids Award nominees on Friday, May 1st — both organizing committees have asked for a brief extension — the information will be released as soon as we receive the green light.
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 