Happenings: L.A. Mood’s to host Jeff Lemire in London, Feb 13th, 2010

Meet Jeff Lemire! Saturday, February 13, 11-3PM at L.A. Mood Comics & Games 350 Richmond St, London, ON 519-432-3987 mailbox@lamoodcomics.com http://www.lamoodcomics.blogspot.com Critically acclaimed comic book illustrator and creator Jeff Lemire will be in London, Ontario at L.A. Mood Comics & Games, 350 Richmond Street on Saturday, February 13 From 11-3 PM From 11am-Noon, Jeff will… Read More Happenings: L.A. Mood’s to host Jeff Lemire in London, Feb 13th, 2010

01/21/201001/21/2010 Robert Haines

TCAF guest list released today

Check it out at the newly updated torontocomics.com

01/19/2010 Robert Haines

TCAF 2010 Poster

01/15/2010 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

TCW January update: Ty Templeton interviewed by the Comics Journal and more

Just a note to let you know that we still have a few spots left in the “Writing for Comics” workshop with Ty Templeton. If you’re not familiar with Ty’s work, he has done everything from indy small press material for Fantagraphics and Vortex Comics to scripting for DC, Marvel, Bongo and IDW. The Comics… Read More TCW January update: Ty Templeton interviewed by the Comics Journal and more

01/07/201001/07/2010 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

Toronto Cartoonists Workshop Update

If you’re still looking for that last minute gift for yourself or a fellow aspiring comics pro, consider our courses starting in February 2010. http://cartoonistsworkshop.wordpress.com/workshops/ We still have a few spots left in: Show Me A Story: Fundamentals of Storyboarding with Sam Agro Comic Book Inking: 4 Perspectives with J. Bone, Ramon Perez, Ty Templeton… Read More Toronto Cartoonists Workshop Update

12/23/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Comic Book Daily covers the Fall Toronto ComiCON

This past Sunday, the guys at Comic Book Daily came to Toronto to cover the annual Fall Toronto ComiCON.

11/27/200911/27/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Marc Bell & Amy Lockhart Canadian Tour

Drawn & Quarterly news: Hot Potatoe & Dirty Dishes: Marc Bell & Amy Lockart On The Road Y’know, take off fans, Amy Lockhart and Marc Bell are traveling as far as ever a puffin flew, eh. They hit the 401 this week and travel down to Trawna, and then to London, and back to Montreal.… Read More Happenings: Marc Bell & Amy Lockhart Canadian Tour

11/20/200911/20/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Toronto ComiCON Sunday, November 22nd

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Room 206 When: Sunday, November 22, 2009 — 11AM – 5PM Admission: $5 / FREE to Fan Expo Canada VIP pass holders. American Guest: Tom Raney (Dark Reign: Hawkeye, Black Widow: Deadly Origin) Canadian Guests: Francis Manapul (Adventure Comics), Marcus To (Red Robin), Agnes Garbowska (You, Me &… Read More Happenings: Toronto ComiCON Sunday, November 22nd

11/20/200911/20/2009 Kevin A. Boyd2 Comments

Blind Ferret to offer scholarships

In one of the most surprising announcements of the week, Montreal based Ryan Sohmer and Acton based Lar DeSouza,creators of Least I Could Do and Looking For Group, announced the creation of a new and ongoing scholarship program to assist webcomic creators in achieving their dreams! ______________________ Never does a day pass when Lar and… Read More Blind Ferret to offer scholarships

11/17/200911/17/2009 Robert Haines

Happenings: Vancouver Comicon Sunday November 15, 2009

Where: Heritage Hall When: Sunday, November 15, 2009 11AM-5PM Admission: $4, Kids under 14 FREE Special Guests: James Stokoe (Wonton Soup, Comic Book Tattoo), Kelly Everaert (Jungle Tales, Trilogy of Terror), James Lloyd (Other Stuff), Matthew Ocasio (The Matter), Andrew Salmon (Sherlock Holmes, Secret Agent X), Robin Thompson (Champions of Hell, Hemp Island), Marley Zarcone… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Comicon Sunday November 15, 2009

11/12/200911/13/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Canadian Promoter Caught in Spidey’s Web

He’s been called the Howard Hughes of rock ‘n’ roll by Fortune Magazine and when you’ve been the promoter for U2, Pink Floyd, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” tour, SARSFEST and, of course, the Rolling Stones, it’s not surprising he’s earned that sort of reputation. With an unlikely start as a strip club owner in Ottawa Michael… Read More Canadian Promoter Caught in Spidey’s Web

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Darwyn Cooke workshop recap by Diana Tamblyn

Comics creator and former CCBCAA executive member Diana Tamblyn attended the ArtOriginals Darwyn Cooke workshop back in October and has poster her excellent summary of the talk – it’s a must-read for people interested in creating their own comics.

11/06/200911/09/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: TONIGHT – Speakeasy’s Annual Comic Book Show – Thurs., Nov. 5, 2009

This will be a display of the complete VISIONS OF AN ICON: WOLVERINE art exhibit featuring different creative interpretations of the popular Canadian X-Men character Wolverine. This is the only full public display of all of the pieces donated for this exhibit by Canadian (and some American) creators. After this show, the artwork will be… Read More Happenings: TONIGHT – Speakeasy’s Annual Comic Book Show – Thurs., Nov. 5, 2009

11/05/200911/05/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings – Black Mass #2 Launch – November 12th

COMIC BOOK LAUNCH PARTY for ISSUE #2 of BLACK MASS by Patrick Kyle. Thursday November 12th, 2009 @ Good Blood Bad Blood, 13 Kensington Ave, Toronto. 8 pm – 12 am. Issue #1 and # 2 will be available for $3 each. Black Mass is a comic book by Patrick Kyle that follows the Story… Read More Happenings – Black Mass #2 Launch – November 12th

11/04/200911/04/2009 Robert Haines

Happenings – CCCP Launch Party – Tuesday November 3rd

EVENT: Toronto Comic Launch Party @ CAMERON HOUSE for C.C.C.C.P. by RoosterTree ComicLit DATE: Tuesday, November 3 – 8pm to midnight (approx.) LOCATION: Cameron House, 408 Queen St W, Toronto, ON We’re having a Launch Party! The anthology C.C.C.C.P.: Creative Community Collected Comics Pages has been available for a few weeks, & now it’s time… Read More Happenings – CCCP Launch Party – Tuesday November 3rd

11/02/2009 Robert Haines

Canzine – November 1st & the 2010 Gene Day Award

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, be sure to drop by the Gladstone Hotel for Canzine 2009. I (Robert Haines) will be there touching base with a whole bunch of creators and checking out their new comics/comix/zines. Most of these creators will be eligible for the 2010 Gene Day award so if… Read More Canzine – November 1st & the 2010 Gene Day Award

10/30/200910/31/2009 Robert Haines1 Comment

Happenings: Canzine – Sunday, November 1st, 2009

For immediate release: Broken Pencil Magazine presents… Canzine Canada’s Largest Zine Fair and Festival of Alternative Culture Sunday, November 1, 2009 1pm-7pm The Gladstone Hotel – Downtown Toronto, 1214 Queen St. West (Queen just East of Dufferin) $5 admission comes with a free copy of the Fall issue of Broken Pencil Magazine – issue 45… Read More Happenings: Canzine – Sunday, November 1st, 2009

10/30/200910/30/2009 Robert Haines

Angora Napkin cartoon preview – Teletoon Online – 1 week only!

Troy Little writes: Hey gang, the ANGORA NAPKIN pilot cartoon is now online for ONE WEEK ONLY!!!! With your help and heaps of good feedback on the Teletoon site we hope to bring this show to full series! We hope you enjoy the show! Pimp this show to your friends and get them in on… Read More Angora Napkin cartoon preview – Teletoon Online – 1 week only!

10/30/200910/30/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Central Canada Comic Con (Winnipeg, MB) – Oct.31-Nov.1

Coming up this weekend is the Central Canada Comic Con formerly known as the Manitoba Comic Con. It takes place at the Winnipeg Convention Centre. The show claims to be Canada’s largest show of it’s type outside of Toronto (and that lumps in a bunch of different events) and says that last year the show… Read More Happenings: Central Canada Comic Con (Winnipeg, MB) – Oct.31-Nov.1

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Various things that happened last weekend…

Darwyn Cooke: Noir and Beyond: Comic Book Daily has put up a great gallery of photos from the event, and promise that they will be posting their interview with Darwyn soon. Organizers report that the event was a big success, and that many pieces sold at the event – including the cover to DC: The… Read More Various things that happened last weekend…

10/19/200905/03/2010 Kevin A. Boyd