JSA Reports: Jamie Coville for the Collector Times
Jamie Coville files his report for the Collector Times website: http://www.collectortimes.com/cons1.html
Category: Retailers
Your 2009 Joe Shuster Award winners! (updated with more video links)
Click here to download a full audio recording of the Awards ceremony, courtesy of Jamie Coville. Announced at a packed ceremony held at the University of Toronto’s Innis Town Hall, the 2009 Joe Shuster Award winners are: Artist/Dessinateur David Finch – Ultimatum #1-2 (Marvel Comics) Cartoonist/Créateur Dave Sim – Glamourpuss #1-4, Judenhaas (Aardvark-Vanaheim) View Dave… Read More Your 2009 Joe Shuster Award winners! (updated with more video links)
Golden City Comics- Moving Sale
Golden City Comics located at 3091 Kingston Road, in Scarborough, are having a giant sale prior to a move to a new location. Go support your brick and mortar retailers! We wish Joe LaMonica all the best with the big move.
Grand Opening for The Dragon in Guelph, Sept 19th, 2009
To celebrate the stores 11th anniversary, as well as a move to a new location in the Old Quebec Street Mall, The Dragon is pleased to announce a very special store signing on September 19th, 2009. Guests include: Stuart Immonen (Ultimate Spiderman) Kathryn Immonen (Runaways) Dale Keown (Pitt) webcomics star Lar DeSouza (Least I Could… Read More Grand Opening for The Dragon in Guelph, Sept 19th, 2009
Comic Book Daily launched
Comic Book Daily is a new site which launched earlier this month that features comic news stories, creator interviews, market reports and observations and a whole lot more. Contributors include: Pete DeCourcy is the Editor In Chief of ComicBookDaily.com and Manager of Blue Beetle Comics in Barrie, Ontario. David Diep is the News Editor for… Read More Comic Book Daily launched
Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer Award – FINALISTS
The Kremer Retailer Award jury (Allison Covey, Peter Fisico and Robert Haines), has submitted their short list of selections for this year’s Harry Kremer Retailer Award. Stores were judged on a combination of factors that included product selection/diversity, store presentation, customer service, online presence, in-store events, staff knowledge and community involvement. The 2009 finalists are:… Read More Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer Award – FINALISTS
Canadians in the August Diamond Previews (shipping 10/09)
Beyond giving out our yearly awards, CCBCAA’s mandate is to promote the work of Canadians in the industry, so here we go: Retailers must have their Diamond orders uploaded by 11:59pm, Tuesday, September 1. Prices in the Diamond catalogue are listed in US$. Every store has their own currency exchange policy, expect the price to… Read More Canadians in the August Diamond Previews (shipping 10/09)
Sword of My Mouth #2 – online release
Jim Munroe and Shannon Gerard have released the second issue of Sword of My Mouth — but this one is only available to online subscribers. Here’s the good news: This is not like when you missed the latest issue of Blackest Night and had no idea what was going on. Sword of My Mouth is… Read More Sword of My Mouth #2 – online release
Happy Harbor in 4th
A nice piece about Happy Harbor, our 2007 Retailer of the Year, in the Metro News today. In other exciting news, Heroclix are back! Just waiting on the official announcement that NECA is acquiring WizKids.
Canadians in the July Previews
Man, it’s getting down to the wire here. By no means will this list be complete, but this is an idea whose time has come. Beyond giving out our yearly awards, CCBCAA’s mandate is to promote the work of Canadians in the industry, so here we go: Retailers must have their Diamond orders uploaded by… Read More Canadians in the July Previews
Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award nominates 3 Canadian stores
Press Release Comic-Con International (Comic-Con), the largest comic book and popular arts event in the United States, has announced its list of nominees for the prestigious Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award (The Eisner Spirit Award). This year organizers are happy to note that Baby Tattoo, publishers of books for kids and adults, is… Read More Will Eisner Spirit of Comics Retailer Award nominates 3 Canadian stores
Kremer Retailer Award – Nominated Stores so far…
The Harry Kremer Award for Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer /Le Prix de Harry Kremer pour Détaillant Exceptionnel Canadien de Bandes Dessinées Is there something special about your local comic shop? Do they deserve recognition for the wonderful in-store experience they provide? Do they go above and beyond, with a bright, well laid out, positive… Read More Kremer Retailer Award – Nominated Stores so far…
Comic Retailers – L.A. Mood Comics & Games (London, ON)
L.A. Mood’s was my comic shop of choice when I lived in London, ON. Gord and Carol were always friendly, charming and interactive with the customer base. This successful family run business is in it’s 17th year. One thing that has impressed me about the London comic scene, which is quite competitive, is the fact… Read More Comic Retailers – L.A. Mood Comics & Games (London, ON)
Comic Retailers – Stadium Comics (Brampton, ON)
Owner’s Names: Rob Sinnott and Kevin Hickey Manager’s Names: Same Number of Employees: 4 Years in Business: 20 years; 1.5 years under current ownership Physical Address: 104 – 499 Main St. South, Brampton, ON, L6Y 1N7 Telephone Number: (905) 451-3751 Website: http://www.sidekickcomics.ca Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/stadiumcomics How did you choose your store name? Stadium Comics was the name… Read More Comic Retailers – Stadium Comics (Brampton, ON)
Rejected by Diamond: James Turner’s Warlord of Io mini-series
In an extensive op/ed piece, Comics Reporter Tom Spurgeon discusses the rejection of Canadian creator James (rex Libris) Turner’s mini-series follow-up to the Warlord of Io & Other Stories one-shot by Diamond Distributors (solicited by Slave Labor Graphics) as the original one-shot (which was published and distributed) did not sell well enough to the Direct… Read More Rejected by Diamond: James Turner’s Warlord of Io mini-series
Comic Retailers – Legends Comics & Books (Victoria, BC)
Lloyd & Gareth are the owners and the only employees, they love comics and want to truly provide their customers with excellent service. A past finalist for Retailer of the Year, Legends Comics & Books is a great comic shop located in Victoria, on the lovely Vancouver Island, a hotbed of comic culture. I think… Read More Comic Retailers – Legends Comics & Books (Victoria, BC)
Action Comics #1: 1st appearance of Siegel & Shuster’s Superman sells for US$317,200 on Comic-Connect
Courtesy of the ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $317,200 (U.S.) in an Internet auction. The previous owner had bought it for less than a buck. It’s one of the highest prices ever paid for a comic book, a likely testament to the… Read More Action Comics #1: 1st appearance of Siegel & Shuster’s Superman sells for US$317,200 on Comic-Connect
Comic Retailers – Worlds Collide (Oshawa, ON)
With 26 years in business, Tim Simms of Worlds Collide must be doing something right! If you would like to see your store profiled here, please contact us: retailers@joeshusterawards.com. Owner’s Name: Tim Simms Manager’s Name: Tim Simms Number of Employees: 4 Years in Business: 26 Physical Address: 80 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 4S2… Read More Comic Retailers – Worlds Collide (Oshawa, ON)
Education: Teaching Comics With a Straight Face
Courtesy of the Globe & Mail’s Campus Edition (a la the Comics Reporter), this article contains a very cursory look at some comics-related programs at three Canadian universities (in Newfoundland, Alberta and British Columbia). According to Vancouver English professor Marni Stanley, The University of Calgary’s Dr. Bart Beatty is “probably the most important comics person… Read More Education: Teaching Comics With a Straight Face
Comic Retailers – Comic Encounters (Terrace, BC)
The Joe Shuster Awards love comic shops big and small. If you would like to see your store profiled here, please contact us: retailers@joeshusterawards.com. Today we touch base with Comic Encounters, located in Terrace, British Columbia. Like so many small town comic shop owners, Gerry Mattson loves comics. He loves comics so much, he quit… Read More Comic Retailers – Comic Encounters (Terrace, BC)
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 