Ivan Kocmarek on the War Exchange Conservation Act (WECA) and the 1st Age of Canadian Comics

Ivan’s latest column at Comic Book Daily digs into just what WECA was and how it led to the first great age of Canadian comic books. Ivan wants us to start referring to the comics published during this time period as “WECA Comics” (or books), instead of the more traditional term “Canadian Whites”. “WECA” is… Read More Ivan Kocmarek on the War Exchange Conservation Act (WECA) and the 1st Age of Canadian Comics

03/21/201303/21/2013 Kevin A. Boyd

Joe Shuster Awards 2013

To be announced June 4th, 2013.

03/18/201306/04/2013 Kevin A. Boyd

Welcome to 2013!

A new year is well underway and we are getting back to business here at JSA central! Unfortunately, I was not able to run a wrap survey for 2012 as I normally do, work on the store and various events (such as the 24 Hour Comic Challenge we ran in-store this past Saturday at the… Read More Welcome to 2013!

01/08/2013 Kevin A. Boyd

December Update

As the year begins winding down, we begin the finalizing of the list of eligible publications and creators for the 2013 nominating committee to make their selections from. In early November we had some meetings to discuss the direction the awards will take in 2013, the positions needing to be filled, and a number of… Read More December Update

12/12/2012 Kevin A. Boyd

2012 Joe Shuster Awards – Credits / Les Prix Joe Shuster 2012 – Crédits

SECTION A Outstanding Comic Book Cover Artist / Dessinateur de couverture de bande dessinée exceptionnel Outstanding Comic Book Writer / Scénariste de bande dessinée exceptionnel Outstanding Comic Book Artist / Dessinateur de bande dessinée exceptionnel Outstanding Comic Book Cartoonist / Auteur de bande dessinée exceptionnel Nominating Committee / Comité des Candidatures : Laurent Boutin (Montreal,… Read More 2012 Joe Shuster Awards – Credits / Les Prix Joe Shuster 2012 – Crédits

09/17/201209/17/2012 Kevin A. Boyd

Back to school and work JSA update for Sept. 4

Welcome back! Hope your summer was as eventful as ours was. We’re now a mere 11 days away from the presentation of the 8th annual Joe Shuster Awards and we’ll be posting some updates as we near the event. JURY DECISIONS The Art Jury (Artist, Cover Artist and Webcomics) have finished their selections, as have… Read More Back to school and work JSA update for Sept. 4

09/04/2012 Kevin A. Boyd2 Comments

Late July Update

Things may have slowed down considerably here on the site lately, as running a store as well as the awards, parts of the country’s largest comic-con and a day job have really taken a toll on my time. I had never expected to own a comic shop, but The Comic Book Lounge + Gallery has… Read More Late July Update

07/19/201207/19/2012 Kevin A. Boyd

In anticipation of the May 9th Nominations announcement: final wrap-up report

In about 2 weeks time we’ll be announcing the final list of nominees for the 2012 awards. 2012 will see the presentation of 5 Joe Shuster Awards (down from 7 in 2011): – Artist/Artist Team – Cartoonist – Cover Artist – Webcomics Creator/Creative Team – Writer/Writing Team and 3 Specialty Awards – The Dragon Award… Read More In anticipation of the May 9th Nominations announcement: final wrap-up report

04/26/201205/27/2012 Kevin A. Boyd3 Comments

Happy 75th Birthday Prince Valiant!

The 1st strip by Canadian cartoonist and JSA Hall of Fame inductee HAL FOSTER debuted February 13th, 1937. Excerpt from the Hall of Fame biography of Hal Foster by Phil Latter: In 1937, Foster went to The United Features Syndicate, with his well-structured Derek, Son of Thane newspaper strip concept, with hundreds of conceptual drawings… Read More Happy 75th Birthday Prince Valiant!

02/13/201202/13/2012 Kevin A. Boyd

Remembering Jerry by Tyrone Biljan

Tyrone Biljan is one of the four founding members of the Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Association and is also the man who does the design work for the awards ceremony presentations, as well as the poster, logo, presentation guides and award plaques. In 2004, Tyrone was instrumental in contacting and establishing a relationship between… Read More Remembering Jerry by Tyrone Biljan

12/09/201103/27/2013 Tyrone Biljan

Jerry Robinson (1922-2011) (Updated x2)

Sad news coming from the U.S., as it seems that legendary American comic book creator Jerry Robinson passed away peacefully in his sleep last night. We here at the Joe Shuster Awards owe a tremendous amount to Jerry, as he was a very keen supporter of the program from the onset and our condolences go… Read More Jerry Robinson (1922-2011) (Updated x2)

12/08/201112/09/2011 joeshusterawards1 Comment

Updated: Rare high grade copy of Action Comics #1 sells for record price

Ended Of course, aside from being the best known condition copy (CGC graded 9.0) of this rare book – which features the first appearance of Superman by Jerry Siegel and JOE SHUSTER – this copy once belonged to actor NICOLAS CAGE. It had been stolen from his house under mysterious circumstances and was recently located… Read More Updated: Rare high grade copy of Action Comics #1 sells for record price

11/30/201112/01/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Dave Sim’s Last Girlfriend on the schedule for August 2012

Dave Sim’s Last Girlfriend by Dave Sim & Susan Alston Simon & Schuster $16.99 Publishing Date: On or around 7 August 2012 Book Description: No figure in comics has been as polarizing as Dave Sim. His long-running series, Cerebus the Aardvark, is seen as one of the singular accomplishments in the history of the form.… Read More Dave Sim’s Last Girlfriend on the schedule for August 2012

11/25/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

The Comics Journal reviews Prince Valiant by Hal Foster Vol. 4

Just came across this great review of the fourth hardcover collection from Fantagraphics’s latest Prince Valiant collection by TCJ’s Matt Seneca. The conventional wisdom surrounding Prince Valiant these days characterizes it as a fussily drawn, belabored relic of the past. Of course, critical judgments of a comic stop mattering once you read it. A few… Read More The Comics Journal reviews Prince Valiant by Hal Foster Vol. 4

11/10/201111/10/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

2012 Categories update:

Earlier this month we asked for feedback on our categories as we determine which will make up the list for the 2012 Awards. Based on your feedback and our internal debates this is the list as it stands: 2012 Categories: * Outstanding Artist/Artist Team (no change) * Outstanding Cartoonist (no change) * Outstanding Cover Artist… Read More 2012 Categories update:

10/31/201110/31/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

2012 Joe Shuster Awards – Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Montreal, QC

I’m happy to report on behalf of the Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Organization that we have agreed in principle with the organizers of the Montreal Comic Con and will be presenting the 8th Annual Joe Shuster Awards in conjunction with that event on the evening of Saturday, September 15, 2012. In preparation for the ceremony,… Read More 2012 Joe Shuster Awards – Saturday, September 15, 2012 in Montreal, QC

10/27/201110/28/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

The cheque that changed comics history…

From the estate of Jerry Siegel, for historical purposes, presented here are the images of the cheque (or check as the Americans spell it) given to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster by Jack Liebowitz at Detective Comics, Inc. (DC Comics) for the rights to the Superman character and their payment for the first story in… Read More The cheque that changed comics history…

10/25/201110/25/2011 Kevin A. Boyd

Deciding the 2012 Categories

Here at the JSAs we’re fairly open to making changes to the existing award categories if a solid argument can be made for the alteration, or for adding new or retiring old categories. In recent years new awards have included The Comics for Kids Award, The Gene Day Award, as well as the Outstanding Cover… Read More Deciding the 2012 Categories

10/20/2011 Kevin A. Boyd11 Comments

Out in October: Prince Valiant by Hal Foster Vol. 4 1943-1944

Prince Valiant Vol. 4: 1943-1944 Author: Hal Foster Format: Hardcover Pages: 112 Dimensions: 10.25″ x 14″ Colors: full color Year: 2011 Publisher: Fantagraphics ISBN-10: n/a ISBN-13: 978-1-60699-455-9 Additional Details: Foreword by Brian Kane As this fourth volume begins, Prince Valiant, haunted by the lovely Aleta, seeks Merlin’s wise counsel. This brief episode segues into one… Read More Out in October: Prince Valiant by Hal Foster Vol. 4 1943-1944

10/03/201110/03/2011 Kevin A. Boyd