Eisner Award Nominations Announced: Cooke, Lemire lead (somewhat) healthy Canadian representation!

Canadian creators are once again very well represented in this year’s nominations. Leading the pack is Darwyn Cooke for Richard Stark’s Parker – The Hunter with three nominations: Adaptation from Another Work, Graphic Album – New, and Writer/Artist! Following is Jeff Lemire with two nominations – one for Best New Series (Sweet Tooth) and the… Read More Eisner Award Nominations Announced: Cooke, Lemire lead (somewhat) healthy Canadian representation!

04/08/201004/09/2010 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

Happenings: Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo April 24-25, 2010

It’s coming up quickly! The OTHER C2E2 – the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo! I had the pleasure of attending this event last year representing the awards (alas it was not in the cards for this year) and I think it’s a fantastic event, very worth your while as a comics fan. About the Calgary… Read More Happenings: Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo April 24-25, 2010

04/07/201004/07/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Finch at Wondercon, Kirk on New Mutants, Visions of an Icon auctions are up!

Wondercon 2010 spotlight on David Finch http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25614 Leonard Kirk will be talking over as artist on Marvel’s New Mutants title http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25587 Finally, the first 10 of the Visions of an Icon: Wolverine art auctions are up on eBay – contributions by Jeff Lemire, Terry Pallot, Noel Tuazon, Nick Postic, Raffielle Ienco, Kelly Tindall, Steve Rolston,… Read More Finch at Wondercon, Kirk on New Mutants, Visions of an Icon auctions are up!

04/07/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Toronto Jewish Film Festival–People of the Comic Book Sidebar Series

Toronto’s 18th annual Jewish Film Festival features, this year, a Sidebar Series entitled “People of the Comic Book: The Creators of Superheroes, Graphic Novels & Toons.” Curator, Ellie Skrow, of TJFF highlights the Jewish role in comics and sequential art in her notes here with special mention, of course, of Jewish, Toronto-born creator, Joe… Read More Toronto Jewish Film Festival–People of the Comic Book Sidebar Series

04/07/201004/07/2010 Allison Covey

Happenings: Darkness and Light, Celebrating Graphic Novels in Halifax – March 27, 2010

Darkness & Light, a day-long celebration of graphic novels, will feature a presentation by industry-icon Kyle Baker. “Kyle is a huge name in the field of graphic novels and we’re so excited that he’s coming to Halifax for this. He has received both the Harvey and the Eisner Awards, two of the comic book industry’s… Read More Happenings: Darkness and Light, Celebrating Graphic Novels in Halifax – March 27, 2010

03/26/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con March 26-28

Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con is on @ the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto from March 26-28. It’s produced by American promoters Wizard Entertainment and coordinated locally by Paradise Comics. Side note: many of you will be disappointed to learn that this isn’t the Wizard World with the petting zoo (that was last… Read More Happenings: Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con March 26-28

03/24/201003/29/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show

The Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show takes place this Sunday, March 28th, 2010 in Hall A at the Shaw Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Hours are 10am-5pm. Admission is $10 and kids 12 and under get in free. Special guests include artist Bob McLeod, actress Amy Allen, and the 501st Legion: Badlands Division.

03/23/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

BÉDÉIS CAUSA 2010 – LES FINALISTES

BÉDÉIS CAUSA 2010 – LES FINALISTES À l’aube du 23e Festival de la bande dessinée francophone de Québec (FBDFQ), qui aura lieu du 7 au 11 avril prochain, les organisateurs de l’événement ont annoncé ce lundi les finalistes de ses prix Bédéis Causa 2010. Cherchant à récompenser ce qui se fait de mieux en matière… Read More BÉDÉIS CAUSA 2010 – LES FINALISTES

03/22/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Vancouver Comicon, Sunday March 21

VANCOUVER COMICON – Sunday, March 21, 2010 Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street (Main & 15th), Vancouver, B.C. 11AM-5PM Special Guests: •Douglas Wheatley (Star Wars: Dark Times) •Steve Rolston (Ghost Projekt, Emiko Superstar, Queen and Country) •Ken Boesem (The Village) •Robin Bougie (Cinema Sewer) •Kelly Everaert (Jungle Tales, Trilogy of Terror) •Miriam Libicki (Jobnik!) •Mike Myhre… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Comicon, Sunday March 21

03/20/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Seth also nominated for a 2010 NCS Award

In addition to his already announced Doug Wright and Joe Shuster Awards nominations, the National Cartoonists Society (an American organization) has nominated Seth and his 2009 book George Sprott 1894-1975 for a 2010 Award in the Graphic Novel division. Seth shares the nomination with David Mazzuchelli – Asterios Polyp, and David Small – Stitches.

03/18/201003/19/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Nominations for the 2010 Joe Shuster Awards

For Immediate Release NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2010 JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 6th Annual Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards – Presentation Ceremony in June 2010 Toronto, Canada — March 17, 2010. From coast to coast, Canada is home to many of the comic book industry’s top talents, and the JOE SHUSTER AWARDS are a way of recognizing… Read More Nominations for the 2010 Joe Shuster Awards

03/17/201003/17/2010 joeshusterawards19 Comments

2010 JSA Master of Ceremonies: Jonathan Llyr Returns

Returning as Master of Ceremonies in 2010 is Jonathan Llyr. Jonathan Llyr is one of the most recognizable geeks in Canada today. As host of the nationally broadcast SPACE Channel’s SPACEY AWARDS for their first five years, Jon earned the respect of Hardcore Nerds everywhere when, over the years, Richard Dean Anderson had him ‘thrown… Read More 2010 JSA Master of Ceremonies: Jonathan Llyr Returns

03/12/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

2010 JSA Venue: Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto

The Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards will once again be presented at the University of Toronto’s Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Avenue in Toronto, Ontario. The 6th Annual JSA ceremony will take place on the evening of Saturday, June 5, 2010.

03/12/201003/12/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Toronto Cartoonists Workshop March Update

TCW Upcoming Comics News and Events Part of the mandate of the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop is to keep students informed and involved with comics events and happenings in and around the GTA. Please find below some upcoming items we recommend. First of all I want to thank everyone who came out to the Guy Davis… Read More Toronto Cartoonists Workshop March Update

03/11/201003/11/2010 joeshusterawards

Happenings: Toronto ComiCON February 28th plus Guy Davis Exhibition Feb. 27th

When: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 2010. Hours: 11AM – 5PM Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building Room 206 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada Guests: GUY DAVIS (B.P.R.D.) (see below) CAMERON STEWART (Batman & Robin) RAY FAWKES (The Apocalipstix) FRANCIS MANAPUL (Adventure Comics, The Flash) AGNES GARBOWSKA (You, Me & Zombie) MARCUS TO (Red Robin) RICHARD ZAJAC… Read More Happenings: Toronto ComiCON February 28th plus Guy Davis Exhibition Feb. 27th

02/22/201002/22/2010 joeshusterawards1 Comment

Happenings: Con-G Feb 20-21, Guelph, ON

This weekend is Con-G, the anime/manga convention which takes place in Guelph, ON. This convention is a manga / anime focused event, very heavy on the community building with an assortment of events like J-Pop dance, Masquerade, Trivia and Games, overnight Anime. There will be lots of cosplay! The guest list leans very heavy towards… Read More Happenings: Con-G Feb 20-21, Guelph, ON

02/19/201002/19/2010 Robert Haines

Happenings: Cloudscape Launches ‘Exploded View’ – March 6, Vancouver

Cloudscape Comics is pleased to announce the launch of their fourth publication, Exploded View, a science fiction anthology featuring twenty-five artists, all current or former residents of Vancouver, which showcases the broad range of talent in the comics artist community. Cloudscape will be launching their new book at the Ayden Gallery in Tinseltown, Vancouver on… Read More Happenings: Cloudscape Launches ‘Exploded View’ – March 6, Vancouver

02/19/201002/19/2010 Robert Haines

Toronto Comic Jam a Daytime drama

The regular Toronto Comic Jam runs this Tuesday, February 23th, 9 p.m. till Midnight at The Cameron House, 408 Queen St. W., Queen-Spadina, in the backroom. Paper provided. Bring your own pens. Dalton Sharp sent along this message about a new experiment for the Toronto Comic Jam: – For a change of pace we’re experimenting… Read More Toronto Comic Jam a Daytime drama

02/19/201002/19/2010 Robert Haines

Toronto – Winter/Spring 2010 Comic Events

It’s going to be a busy year for Toronto, Ontario as the city is about to experience an unprecedented number of of comics related events over the course of the year… let’s look at the first half of 2010 and see what’s happening. The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May) Throughout the year, the Beguiling sponsors… Read More Toronto – Winter/Spring 2010 Comic Events

02/05/201002/08/2010 joeshusterawards2 Comments

Happenings: Toronto Comic Jam – Jan 26th

The Comic Jam is happening tomorrow night! When: Tuesday, January 26th from 9pm to 12am-ish Where: Cameron House, backroom, 408 Queen St. W., Queen-Spadina. What: Bring your own pens; paper provided. See you there! TCJ mailing address is: Toronto Comic Jam 300 George St. Toronto, ON M5A2N3 Also, there will be an afternoon comic jam/collage/… Read More Happenings: Toronto Comic Jam – Jan 26th

01/25/2010 Robert Haines