Source: Newsarama Newsarama has conducted an interview with upcoming Red Robin artist, Marcus To, about his upcoming work on Aspen Comics’ Soulfire Volume 2, which sees release on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 with issue #0 (Thursday September 10th, 2009 in the US). For fans of Aspen’s fantasy comic series Soulfire, there’s going to be a… Read More Marcus To on Soulfire Volume 2
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Adventure Comics #2 DC US$3.99 Artwork and Covers by Francis Manapul. Preview at DC Universe: The Source Angel: After The Fall Vol. 5: Aftermath Hardcover IDW US$24.99 Written by Kelley Armstrong. Artwork by… Read More September 9th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Comic Book Resources recently interviewed past JSA winning writer (and current nominee) J. Torres about his upcoming work on the new Boom! Studios Wall-E comic book which will debut in November 2009.
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Agents Of Atlas #10 Marvel US$2.99 Artwork by Paul Rivoche. Preview at Comic Book Resources Angel: Blood And Trenches Vol. 1 Trade Paperback IDW US$17.99 Written, Artwork, and Cover by John Byrne. Bonds… Read More September 2nd, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Batman: The Brave and the Bold #8 DC/Johnny US$2.50 Written by J. Torres. Cable Vol. 2: Waiting For The End Of The World Trade Paperback Marvel US$14.99 Artwork by Michel Lacombe and Ken… Read More August 26th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Beyond giving out our yearly awards, CCBCAA’s mandate is to promote the work of Canadians in the industry, so here we go: Retailers must have their Diamond orders uploaded by 11:59pm, Tuesday, September 1. Prices in the Diamond catalogue are listed in US$. Every store has their own currency exchange policy, expect the price to… Read More Canadians in the August Diamond Previews (shipping 10/09)
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Air #12 DC/Vertigo US$2.99 Colours by Chris Chuckry. Astonishing X-Men: Ghost Box Hardcover Marvel US$29.99 Artwork and Colours by Kaare Andrews. Atomic Robo And The Shadow From Beyond Time #4 Red 5 Comics… Read More August 19th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
First printing sold out after two weeks Second printing available in September San Diego, CA (August 10, 2009) – After just two weeks on the market, Darwyn Cooke’s exceedingly popular graphic adaptation The Hunter has sold out from the distributor. IDW is pleased to announce that the second printing will be in stores in September,… Read More IDW to Reprint Darwyn Cooke’s The Hunter
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Adventure Comics #1 DC US$3.99 Artwork, Cover and Incentive Cover by Francis Manapul. Preview at Comic Book Resources Berserker #2 Image/Top Cow US$2.99 Colours by Dave McCaig. Cover by Dale Keown. Preview at… Read More August 12th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Source: DC Universe: The Source DC Universe: The Source has announced that Canadian Artist, Marcus To (known for his work with Aspen Comics on various mini-series related to Soulfire and Fathom), is the new regular artist on one of DC’s recently launched titles, Red Robin. Starting in November with RED ROBIN #6, Marcus To (Aspen’s… Read More Marcus To, new artist of DC’s Red Robin
Over at Newsarama, Vaneta Rogers spoke to Joe Shuster award-winning artist Dale Eaglesham about his upcoming work on Marvel’s Fantastic Four, and has learned that Marvel will not be using an inker on the series – that colourist Paul Mounts will be working directly with Dale’s tight pencils. “It was something I’ve wanted to do… Read More Eaglesham’s Fantastic Four artwork to be shot directly from pencil.
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Agents of Atlas #9 Marvel US$2.99 Cover Colours by Dave McCaig. Preview at Comic Book Resources Black Panther #7 Marvel US$2.99 70th Anniversary Frame Cover by Ken Lashley. Preview at Comic Book Resources… Read More August 5th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Much has been made of the changes in Diamond Comics minimum order levels and the effect this will have on the small press. Independent retailers (aka, your local comic book store) as well as small publishers and self-publishers in Canada have the potential to be harshly impacted. Here’s to supporting the efforts of these creators:… Read More The Bear Stories Vol. 2 drops at FanExpo
Publisher’s Weekly has a story on the upcoming IDW series Kill Shakespeare. Created by Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery with art by Andy Belanger, a veteran of DC Comics, Devil’s Due and other comics publishers, Kill Shakespeare started out as a brainstorm idea for a videogame and then a film before the two creators… Read More Canadians out to “Kill Shakespeare”
Over at Comic Book Resources, Jeffrey Renaud interviews Canadian artist and JSA Outstanding Artist and Webcomics Creator nominee Karl Kerschl about his contribution to DC’s Wednesday Comics.
Man, it’s getting down to the wire here. By no means will this list be complete, but this is an idea whose time has come. Beyond giving out our yearly awards, CCBCAA’s mandate is to promote the work of Canadians in the industry, so here we go: Retailers must have their Diamond orders uploaded by… Read More Canadians in the July Previews
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Absolute DC: The New Frontier Hardcover (New Printing) DC US$75.00 Written, Artwork, and Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Amazing Spider-Man #598 (2nd Printing) Marvel US$2.99 Colours by Chris Chuckry. Aspen Splash 2009 Swimsuit Spectacular… Read More July 29th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Source: Wired.Com: Underwire Jeff Lemire doesn’t write conventional comics. Often slow-paced and sketchy, his works are also intractably personal and deeply moving, even if he’s writing about the Invisible Man. “I draw on a lot of cinematic influences like Ingmar Bergman and Wim Wenders, artists who let a story take its time,” the Toronto-based writer… Read More Jeff Lemire interviewed by Wired.Com’s Underwire
July 24-26, 2009 The Watcher Comics (2198 Queen St. East, Toronto) The Storm Hawks Comic Book signing will be happening at The Watcher Comics in Toronto during one of the city’s most popular events, the Beaches Jazz Festival. This is a large street festival with many side walk vendors. The Watcher Comics will be featuring… Read More Upcoming Event: Storm Hawks Comic Book Signing at The Watcher Comics
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 