Karl Kerschl – new cover artist for Superboy starting with #7
Speaking of Jeff Lemire, he’s just sent out a notice that KARL KERSCHL will be providing the covers for the Lemire-written Superboy series starting with it’s seventh issue.
Category: 2011 Releases
Alpha Flight returns!
The recent Marvel mini-event “Chaos War” has come to a conclusion and it seems that it was a good one for Alpha Flight “Classic” fans. The Chaos War: Alpha Flight one shot revived Canadian superheroes GUARDIAN, VINDICATOR, SHAMAN and MARRINA. They returned to join NORTHSTAR, AURORA, SASQUATCH & SNOWBIRD. Unfortunately, at the end of the… Read More Alpha Flight returns!
Suicide Girls #1 revised cover and character models by Cameron Stewart
Due in March, Suicide Girls #1 from IDW, cover art by Cameron Stewart (below). Over on his illustration blog, Cameron has posted the revised cover to #1 along with some character models he did for series artist David Hahn. Thanks to the Beat for the heads up.
New Comics in Stores 1/26/2011
SHIPPING 1/26/2011 Where possible I have tried to highlight those releases featuring the work of Canadian creators. If I’ve missed anything please email me at kevin@joeshusterawards.com ITEM CODE DESCRIPTION PRICE DARK HORSE COMICS SEP100114 BRIDE OF THE WATER GOD TP VOL 07 $9.99 NOV100031 CONAN THE ROAD OF KINGS #2 $3.50 — Cover by DOUG… Read More New Comics in Stores 1/26/2011
Covers: Seth’s Finding the Words
Pictured above: Seth’s cover for the new anthology book Finding The Words. The collection, edited by Jared Bland, which benefits PEN Canada and features new work from Linden MacIntyre, Emma Donoghue, Gord Downie and others, goes on sale Feb. 15.
DC Comics by Canadians – April 2011
All things considered, April seems like a quiet month. Action Comics reaches it’s 900th issue, Flashpoint kicks off in May, Fiona Staples’ issue of Jonah Hex comes out and for some reason Infinity, Inc. is getting the hardcover treatment. THE FLASH #12 Written by GEOFF JOHNS Art and cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL 1:10 Variant cover… Read More DC Comics by Canadians – April 2011
Archie’s Li’l Jinx grows up with J. Torres
Well, not physically! According to Comic Book Resources, Archie Comics is reviving their “Li’l Jinx” character as a teenager, and our own J. Torres has been hired to chronicle her new adventures as “Jinx”. Follow the link above to read the news and an interview with J. about his plans for the series.
Covers: David Finch’s Action Comics 900 (April 2011)
W. Scott Forbes covers 27 for Image Comics
The first issue debuted back in December, but take a look at these stunning covers for this slightly oversized series from Image Comics’ Shadowline imprint by Oakville, ON artist W. SCOTT FORBES. Forbes provides the cover art only. Forbes joins a wave of new talent providing covers for American publishers like Mike Del Mundo (Klaws… Read More W. Scott Forbes covers 27 for Image Comics
Marvel Comics by Canadians – April 2011
On the eve of the release of the Thor movie, Marvel releases a ton of new products, but not many by Canadian creators. Of course, the big book is the first issue of the big spring/summer crossover – drawn by Stuart Immonen! FEAR ITSELF #1 (of 7) Written by MATT FRACTION Pencils & Cover by… Read More Marvel Comics by Canadians – April 2011
Interviews: Darwyn Cooke at the FCBD website
As a follow-up to the recent announcement that he will be doing the 2011 FCBD t-shirt, the FCBD website has posted an interview with Darwyn “that details the FCBD project, his plans for 2011, and what goes into his creative inspirations.” Of particular note is his project announcement for 2011…. which is interesting considering my… Read More Interviews: Darwyn Cooke at the FCBD website
Covers: Travis Charest covers the Mighty Thor #1
There must be a movie coming out or something? So the current Thor title is being renamed Journey Into Mystery and Marvel will launch a new Mighty Thor title in April 2011 (written by Matt Fraction, art by Olivier Coipel) with multiple covers, including a photo cover of Chris Hemsworth in his Norse god gear.… Read More Covers: Travis Charest covers the Mighty Thor #1
Free Comic Book Day: May 7, 2011 Commemorative T-shirt by Darwyn Cooke
It should be noted that on Free Comic Book Day Darwyn will be appearing at a comic book store. Thank you, Darwyn, for supporting the small retailer and understanding what FCBD means to these retailers. Press release after the cut.
New Comics: In Shops 1/19/2011
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 1/19/2011 Each week PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving at your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time. PREMIER PUBLISHERS DARK HORSE COMICS OCT100040 AGE OF… Read More New Comics: In Shops 1/19/2011
D+Q to publish Kate Beaton’s Hark! A Vagrant Hardcover Collection Fall 2011
For Immediate Release: Montreal, QC — Drawn & Quarterly has acquired North American rights to Kate Beaton’s next collection, Hark! A Vagrant, it was announced today by Chris Oliveros, Editor-in-Chief, Acquiring Editor and Publisher of Drawn & Quarterly. “To say that the meteoric rise of Kate Beaton’s popularity is nothing short of a modern-day cartooning tour-de-force… Read More D+Q to publish Kate Beaton’s Hark! A Vagrant Hardcover Collection Fall 2011
New Releases: CHIMO by David Collier
“Chimo is an idiosyncratic, compelling and hilarious musing-in-comics that I couldn’t put down. Seemingly a quirky memoir about soldiering, it’s really a quest for survival — both basic and artistic — and a meditation on aging, family and the fight to simply try and understand oneself, all told by one of the most unpretentious cartoonists… Read More New Releases: CHIMO by David Collier
Previews: Drawn & Quarterly’s Fall 2011 schedule
From the D+Q Blog, Peggy Burns writes: Well, I was waiting until I had my Fall 2011 list absolutely finalized but Bryan Munn of Sequential beat me to it, with announcing Seth’s Great Northern Brotherhood of Canadian Cartoonists or The G. N. B. Double C., as he should. Oh people, I have had the pleasure… Read More Previews: Drawn & Quarterly’s Fall 2011 schedule
Previews: Fiona Staples on Jonah Hex #66
As reported by DC Comics’ The Source: Canadian artist Fiona Staples will be the guest artist for Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti’s JONAH HEX #66, which will be released in early April.
Previews: Three Thieves Book Two: The Sign of the Black Rock
2010 was a big year for our friend Scott Chantler — August saw the release of the well-received Three Thieves Book 1: Tower of Treasure from Kids Can Press, while late October saw the release of the critically acclaimed Two Generals from McClelland & Stewart, and on top of all of the that the approachable… Read More Previews: Three Thieves Book Two: The Sign of the Black Rock
New Comics: In Shops Jan. 12, 2011
Going to try something different. In order to help your favourite Canadian comics retailers, I’m going to start to publish the entire new release list every Monday afternoon. Once up I will highlight the releases that include the work of Canadian creators. PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 1/12/2011 Each week PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics,… Read More New Comics: In Shops Jan. 12, 2011
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 