Marvel releases their November schedule late this afternoon, but they’ve already released some teaser information on a tie-in to another upcoming event called CHAOS WAR (which starts in October) in the form of the series CHAOS WAR: DEAD AVENGERS written by Fred Van Lente and illustrated by none other than TOM GRUMMETT (Superman, Superboy, Robin,… Read More Tom Grummett tackles Dead Avengers in Chaos War tie-in series
It’s a big month for DC Comics in November and many Canadian creators are working on some pretty big launches this month including – Yanick Paquette illustrates BATMAN, INC. #1 – David Finch‘s new Batman series BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #1 debuts. Finch will be writing and drawing it. – Jeff Lemire writes SUPERBOY #1… Read More DC Comics by Canadians – November 2010 solicitations
I ask in response to a conversation I’m engaged in with Sequential Spiltink’s (and the Doug Wright Awards’) Bryan Munn over the Canadian-ness of books created by Canadians living in the USA – specifically Hal Foster – but also Cecil Castellucci, Bryan Lee O’Malley and musician Neil Young (re: the graphic novel Neil Young’s Greendale).… Read More Canadian – where to draw the line?
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Age Of Heroes #4 Marvel US$3.99 Artwork by Ty Templeton Preview at Comic Book Resources Air #24 DC/Vertigo US$2.99 Colours by Chris Chuckry. Brightest Day #8 DC US$2.99 Cover by David Finch. Comic… Read More August 18th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Universal spokesman Paul Pflug: “Regardless of the perceived outcome we are proud of this film and our relationship with the visionary and creative filmmaker Edgar Wright. Studios need to continue to offer audiences good and original ideas/films. Edgar has created a truly unique film that is both envelope pushing and genre bending and when examined… Read More North America Weekend Box Office – Pilgrim movie opens in fifth place; Universal comments
Last evening Debbie and I went and saw SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD, the film adaptation of Canadian Cartoonist Bryan Lee O’Malley’s 6 graphic novel series, which was published by Oni Press. I’ll admit I respect the books but haven’t read them all – and I didn’t LOVE them, like some people do… on the… Read More Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Movie thoughts
Using images from volumes 1-6, Max Ketchum has recreated the Scott Pilgrim trailer using Bryan Lee O’Malley’s artwork.
*Note* – After 83 straight weeks, of having this post up on time, I finally dropped the ball. Not sure what happened, that caused me to forget, but sadly, I did, and I’m sorry for not having this up on time. If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a… Read More August 11th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
A new CBR interview with Francis Manapul has been posted!
So it’s tough to ignore Bryan Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim series this month as we are currently caught in the “eye of the hurricane” between the release of the 6th volume of the popular series (Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour) and the release of the Edgar Wright directed movie (Scott Pilgrim vs. The World) on August… Read More Scott Pilgrim mania enters the “eye of the hurricane”
Avengers/Invaders Trade Paperback Marvel US$34.99 Artwork by Stephen Sadowski. Berserker Vol. 1 Trade Paperback Image/Top Cow US$14.99 Cover by Dale Keown. Brain Camp Graphic Novel First Second US$16.99 Artwork and Cover by Faith Erin Hicks. Preview at Amazon.Com Brightest Day #7 DC US$2.99 Cover by David Finch. Preview at Comics Book Resources Deadpool #1000 Marvel… Read More August 4th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Available this week is The Artist Himself: A Rand Holmes Retrospective, written and compiled by Patrick Rosenkranz. Published by Fantagraphics. This work reflects on the spanning career of Hall of Fame inductee Rand Holmes. (Learn more about Rand Holmes in the Joe Shuster Awards Hall of Fame.) Thanks to Portland, OR native Patrick and US… Read More Releases: Rand Holmes Retrospective
Action Comics #890 (2nd Printing) DC US$3.99 Colours by Brad Anderson. Cover by David Finch. Action Comics #891 DC US$3.99 Colours by Brad Anderson. Cover by David Finch. Preview at DC Universe: The Source American Vampire #5 DC/Vertigo US$3.99 Colours by Dave McCaig. Artifacts #1 Image/Top Cow US$3.99 Variant Cover by Dale Keown. Aspen Splash… Read More July 28th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Age Of Heroes #3 Marvel US$3.99 Artwork by Ty Templeton. Colours by Jean-Francois Beaulieu. Cover by Yanick Paquette. Cover Inks by Michel Lacombe. Cover Colours by Nathan Fairbairn. Preview at Comic Book Resources Air #23 DC/Vertigo US$2.99 Colours by Chris Chuckry. American Vampire #2 (2nd Printing) DC/Vertigo US$3.99 Colours by Dave McCaig. Brightest Day #6… Read More July 21st, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
The big release for this week, is, of course SCOTT PILGRIM VOL.6: SCOTT PILGRIM’S FINEST HOUR by Bryan Lee O’Malley: Debuting this week in San Diego at the Drawn & Quarterly booth is the 88 page hardcover PALOOKAVILLE #20 by Seth. It isn’t scheduled for release until later in September. Another big release is Scott… Read More Some upcoming releases by Canadian cartoonists
DC Comics announced this morning that DC exclusive artist David Finch will be doing more than just covers for the company as Finch will be the writer/artist on a new ongoing Batman series that will launch in November 2010 entitled BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT. The month before (October), Finch will provide the artwork for a… Read More David Finch launches Batman: The Dark Knight in November
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 #516 DC US$3.99 Colours by Blond. Back-Up Story Written by Jeff Lemire. Preview at Comic Book Resources Agents Of Atlas vs Hardcover Marvel US$24.99 Artwork by Takeshi Miyazawa and Leonard Kirk.… Read More July 14th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Scott Pilgrim Vol 6 Midnight Release Party Featuring Author Bryan Lee O’Malley Monday, July 19th, 9pm-1am @The Beguiling, 601 Markham Street, Toronto, Canada ALL EVENTS FREE TO ATTEND Presented by Oni Press and The Beguiling With special thanks to The Central, Rocco’s, Butler’s Pantry, Suspect Video, and Mirvish Enterprises. www.Beguiling.com http://www.onipress.com http://www.radiomaru.com TORONTO, CANADA: The… Read More Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6 release party @ the Beguiling – Monday, July 19th
Bryan Munn has posted the covers and titles for Joe Shuster Award winning publisher la Pastèque’s fall line-up over at Sequential. Click the link to view the covers. Titles include: * Michel Risque L’Intégrale by Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame Inductees Pierre Fournier & Réal Godbout * Jeux de Mémoire by Erik de… Read More La Pastèque’s fall 2010 publishing line-up
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