New Comics – In Stores 11/9/2011
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 11/9/2011 Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
New Books: Lone Hawk by John Lang
LONE HAWK:THE STORY OF AIR ACE BILLY BISHOP by John Lang Canada’s greatest war hero brought vividly to life As a boy, Billy Bishop was a crack shot – he had a sharp eye and great aim. Nearly flunking out of Royal Military College in Kingston, he eagerly signed up for duty when the First… Read More New Books: Lone Hawk by John Lang
New Books: Hyena in Petticoats by Willow Dawson
HYENA IN PETTICOATS: THE STORY OF SUFFRAGETTE NELLIE MCCLUNG by Willow Dawson Nellie McClung made an indelible mark on Canada. She was the author of eighteen books, a political activist and social reformer. In every role she played, she demonstrated unfailing courage, wit and resourcefulness, and helped make a better world for women and girls.… Read More New Books: Hyena in Petticoats by Willow Dawson
Happenings: DC – The New 52 Art Tour stops at Millenium Comics in Montreal Nov.5 with Swamp Thing’s Yanick Paquette
As part of DC Comics-The New 52 Art Tour, SWAMP THING artist Yanick Paquette will be appearing at Millenium Comics in Montreal tomorrow (November 5th). This event will feature process pieces from SWAMP THING#1, GREEN LANTERN #1, and WONDER WOMAN #1. If you’re in the area stop by to meet him and get your SWAMP THING… Read More Happenings: DC – The New 52 Art Tour stops at Millenium Comics in Montreal Nov.5 with Swamp Thing’s Yanick Paquette
A look at comic book conventions across Canada – links updated, list of larger events
I recently made a series of updates to our Canadian Conventions Link Page – it’s by no means complete, but I’ve tried to include comic-centric (including Anime) events scheduled across the country. Here are the big events scheduled for the remainder of this year and into 2012 – please visit the Con list (link above)… Read More A look at comic book conventions across Canada – links updated, list of larger events
Happenings: Vancouver Comic Con – Sunday, November 13, 2011
Sunday, November 13th, 2011 11am to 5pm Special Guests: Jim Mahfood (Kick Drum Comics, Stupid Comics, Grrl Scouts, Marijuanaman) http://www.jimmahfood.com/ Dave Crosland (Yo Gabba Gabba! Comic Book Time, CBGB, Puffed) http://davecrosland.com/ Featuring: Peter Chiykowski (Rock, Paper, Cynic) http://www.rockpapercynic.com Derek DeLand (Copyright Infringers) Kim Glennie (Emily & Zola, Girls’ Room) SpookhauS & Rob Macabre (Satan Claws)… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Comic Con – Sunday, November 13, 2011
Happenings: Hal-Con, November 12-13 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Comic Convention Hal-Con is the largest event of its kind in all of Atlantic Canada, featuring actors, authors, comic book guests and many other great sci-fi personalities. Halifax, Nova Scotia is making a mark on the field of fantastic conventions across Canada! Hal-Con 2011 will be held in over 46,000 square… Read More Happenings: Hal-Con, November 12-13 in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Louis Riel makes the final 10 in Canada Reads ’12
Announced earlier this week, Louis Riel: A Comic-Strip Biography by 2011 Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame inductee CHESTER BROWN was selected to be one of the 10 final books in the CANADA READS: TRUE STORIES competition for 2012. Between now and November 22, CBC will be be selecting the celebrity panelists that will… Read More Louis Riel makes the final 10 in Canada Reads ’12
Happenings: Speakeasy Comic Book Show Nov.3 (tonight) in TO
SpeakEasy’s Comic Book Show Thursday November 3rd, 2011 7pm-11pm The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen West Second Floor Lobby + Studio Rooms Cover: Pay What You Can ($4.00 Donation Suggested) For more information contact: David Brown email: david@blttogo.com telephone: 416.533.1374 http://www.SpeakEasyTO.com 1. Dalton Sharp, Grawlix comics anthology 2. Tim Brown, TIC Games 3. Chris Hatzopoulos, The… Read More Happenings: Speakeasy Comic Book Show Nov.3 (tonight) in TO
New Comics – In stores 11/2/2011
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Happenings: Toronto draws Tintin at the Steamwhistle Gallery this November
Opening Party Wednesday November 2nd, 7pm-11pm @ Steamwhistle Gallery, 255 Bremner Boulevard (Near Rogers Centre) Free to attend Gallery Closing & Silent Auction Featuring the book launch for “The Adventures of Herge” with artist Stanislas in attendance Sunday November 27th, 7pm-11pm @ Steamwhistle Gallery, 255 Bremner Boulevard (Near Rogers Centre) Free to attend Check out… Read More Happenings: Toronto draws Tintin at the Steamwhistle Gallery this November
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:
Les Nombrils: Un couple d’enfer – in stores this November + Release Party 11/8
Delaf and Dubuc are back! This November sees the release of the nextbook in the Les Nombrils series (translated as The Bellybuttons) and Editions Dupuis, Renaud-Bray, ERPI-DLM and the creative team – writer and Joe Shuster Award winner Maryse Dubuc and artist Marc Delafontaine are having a release party on Tuesday, November 8 at 5PM:… Read More Les Nombrils: Un couple d’enfer – in stores this November + Release Party 11/8
Kingston, ON comic shop owner released from prison on drug charges
As reported in the Kingston Whig earlier today, Jorge M. Carquez, owner of Action Packed Comics in Kingston, ON, “has been released from jail after six months in pretrial custody.” From the article: Carquez, who was identified in Kingston’s Ontario Court of Justice as the owner of Action Packed Comics on Princess Street, pleaded guilty… Read More Kingston, ON comic shop owner released from prison on drug charges
Happenings: Central Canada Comic Con this weekend October 28-30, 2011
The 2011 Central Canada Comic Con (C4) is a three-day pop culture event held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Featuring celebrity guests, comic book artists, exhibitors, costume contests, video rooms, gaming, and more. Last year the show was picked up and then in the summer of 2011 inexplicably dropped by Wizard Entertainment. The original organizers pulled… Read More Happenings: Central Canada Comic Con this weekend October 28-30, 2011
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
New Comics – In Stores 10/26/2011
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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…
Upcoming: Michel Rabagliati’s Paul au Parc, Expo Paul and The Song of Roland.
Set to debut in November 2011 from Montreal-based publisher La Pastèque is the seventh Paul graphic novel by Michel Rabagliati Paul au Parc. In this volume we go back to Paul’s childhood and his days scouting and mentoring, during the time of the FLQ and the October Crisis. Paul au parc par Michel Rabagliati ISBN … Read More Upcoming: Michel Rabagliati’s Paul au Parc, Expo Paul and The Song of Roland.
Is Darwyn Cooke working on Watchmen prequels?
That was the big rumour circulating late last week, as Bleeding Cool published some stories related to DC Comics’ rumoured revival of the Watchmen franchise with some prequel mini-series featuring the Watchmen characters such as Rorschach and Dr. Manhattan. Rich Johnston’s sources tell him Darwyn is tapped in a writing/coordinating capacity and will be doing… Read More Is Darwyn Cooke working on Watchmen prequels?
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 