Early Wednesday morning friends and fans were shocked to learn that Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame member TY TEMPLETON was in hospital following a heart attack. His wife, Keiren Templeton-Smith, sent out the following update yesterday. I don’t have Ty’s way with words or images so I can’t cushion this news within a… Read More Ty Templeton in hospital following a heart attack, in stable but critical condition

The CCBCAA would like to wish cartoonist Dave Sim a speedy recovery from his diagnosis of Secal Vulvulus, which required emergency surgery yesterday. Sim, who had been dealing with issues with his hand, checked himself into hospital yesterday after experiencing extreme discomfort and pain in the morning. The diagnosis required immediate emergency draining of the intestine… Read More Dave Sim admitted to hospital

We are still looking for sponsorships in order to cover costs associated with putting the awards on. We are happy to announce that we have a new sponsor as of March 17th —  online retailer ALL NEW COMICS will be sponsoring our two community awards – the TM MAPLE AWARD of which two individuals are… Read More Status Update – Welcome new sponsor All New Comics

You’ve probably been wondering why there have been few announcements about the 2015 awards. That’s because at this time, the Joe Shuster Awards are out of funds. I have had to pay out of pocket for the remaining 2014 costs and cannot afford to privately sponsor the costs of doing the annual Joe Shuster Awards.… Read More An Important Update on the 2015 Joe Shuster Awards

Today in Guelph, ON’s Santa Claus parade there will be a superhero themed float, covered with paintings of notable Canadian heroes by Jay Stephens and featuring cosplayers dressed as Canadian superheroes. It will be followed by an event at the Eisner Award-winning shop The Dragon, who are also sponsors of the Dragon Award handed out… Read More Canadian Superheroes march in Guelph, ON’s Santa Claus Parade TODAY 11/16

It’s with a heavy heart that I must report some unfortunate news that I’ve known about for a little while… Rob Charpentier is the owner/operator of Toronto’s Danforth Avenue store Comics & More. Comics & More has been around in various incarnations since 1987. Unfortunately, back in the summer Rob was diagnosed with progressive brain… Read More Rob Charpentier, comics retailer hospitalized

Named in honor of the late Harvey Kurtzman, the Harvey Awards recognize outstanding work in comics and sequential art. The winners were presented September 6, 2014 in Baltimore, MD, in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con. This was the ninth year for the Harvey Awards in Baltimore, MD. The 2014 Harvey Award Winners Best Artist: Fiona… Read More Staples, Zdarsky, North represent Canada in the winners circle at the 2014 Harvey Awards

In 2014, with the arrival of the 10th Annual Joe Shuster Awards, we are introducing a new award into the current line-up, one that will replace the long defunct Outstanding Achievement Award and fill a gap in our existing coverage. The new T.M. Maple Award will go to one person (living or deceased) selected from… Read More New award for 2014: T.M. Maple Award

Debra Jane Shelly (April 23, 1974-January 25, 2014) Everyone involved with The Joe Shuster Awards are in shock and deeply saddened to hear the news that Debra Jane Shelly passed peacefully in her sleep Saturday afternoon from an epileptic seizure. Deb was the light and partner for our co-founder and Associate Director, Kevin Boyd. The… Read More Positive Spirit and Determination: Debra Jane Shelly

The Joe Shuster Awards lost a true friend & advocate this week when Debra Jane Shelly passed. Deb was the light & partner of our Co-Founder & Associate Director, Kevin Boyd. We will post more personal reflections on Deb at a later time.  We wanted to post this notice from her family. Everyone involved with… Read More Debra Jane Shelly