Category: Retailers

Pop! Retailer Panel Discussion – 1/2011 edition and some personal thoughts…

Our friend Jeffery Klaehn over at the Pop! blog has done another edition of his retailer panel discussion, and the participants are 50% Canadian: Panel Discussion Participants Gerry Gladston is co-owner of Midtown Comics in New York. Peter DeCourcy is manager of Blue Beetle Comics in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Jay Bardyla is the owner of… Read More Pop! Retailer Panel Discussion – 1/2011 edition and some personal thoughts…

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Somehow it all just comes together in the end… JSA Update 1/16

* Originally posted on 1/14 – revised and updated 1/16 The English nominating committee has submitted their choices for the categories of Artist, Cartoonist, Colourist, Cover Artist & Writer. All entries have been received and tabulated and we have our nominees for 2011.  Our five member French nominating committee got started a little later this… Read More Somehow it all just comes together in the end… JSA Update 1/16

Kevin A. Boyd

2 links from Pop!: Rivoche’s Star Trek Portfolio and an interview with Peter DeCourcy

Jeffery Klaehn checks in with two new articles that he produced for his Pop! website. The first is a very cool set of Star Trek images by Paul Rivoche (Justice League Unlimited, Mister X, The Spirit) and the second is an interview with Peter DeCourcy, the manager of Barrie’s Blue Beetle Comics and the Editor-in-Chief… Read More 2 links from Pop!: Rivoche’s Star Trek Portfolio and an interview with Peter DeCourcy

Kevin A. Boyd

JSA Holiday Update

As we are nearing the end of 2010 (15 days – only two shipping weeks!) we have a lot to be thankful for, and not many more new releases left to anticipate! This has been another big year for the Canadian comics scene and we are really excited to see what our nominating committees will… Read More JSA Holiday Update

Kevin A. Boyd

Harry Kremer Outstanding Retailer Award – 2011 Nomination Process is Open

As we enter December it is time to give some thought and consider which comic shop retailer did an outstanding job in 2010 and is worthy of recognition for the Harry Kremer Award. Do you believe your local retailer deserves to be recognized alongside the top comic retailers in Canada? Send us an email and… Read More Harry Kremer Outstanding Retailer Award – 2011 Nomination Process is Open

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Who watches the retailers? Kids Comics

Diamond Comics has rolled out a new program called kidscomics.com. This website will allow retailers deemed ‘kids-friendly’ to be located through the comic shop locator search function. The end goal is for customers interested in age relevant / age appropriate / kid friendly comics to find a comic shop location to purchase product.

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UDON to release Street Fighter™ Gaiden manga series

UDON ENTERTAINMENT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release THE WORLD WARRIORS GET BACK TO THEIR ROOTS WITH STREET FIGHTER™ GAIDEN UDON to release Street Fighter™ Gaiden manga series Toronto, ON – Oct 28, 2010 –  It’s time for more fast-flying Hadokens, jaw-breaking Cannon Spikes, and earth-shattering Sonic Booms as the gang at UDON brings you another… Read More UDON to release Street Fighter™ Gaiden manga series

Kevin A. Boyd

Comic Retailers – The Comic Hunter (Moncton, NB)

Comic Hunter Moncton recently moved into a larger location. This interview was conducted with Store Manager Remi Vienneau LeClair. Owner’s Name: Jeff Smith Manager’s Name: Remi Vienneau LeClair Number of Employees: 3 to 5 Years in Business: 5 Years Physical Address: 465 Main Street, Moncton, NB, E1C 1C2 Telephone Number: (506) 855-4950 Website: http://www.comichunter.net Email:… Read More Comic Retailers – The Comic Hunter (Moncton, NB)

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