Congratulations to Robert and Jennifer Haines…
…on the birth of their baby girl Junia Mary Rosalind Haines, who was born on October 22nd at 11:41 pm!
Happenings: CANZINE Toronto is today – Oct 23
Canzine is today! There are radical readings, book pitch and zine competitions , panels, art installations, a food market and, oh yeah, like a million zines that you will not find anywhere else! If you’re anywhere in or around Toronto, swing by 918 Bathurst Centre (just above Bloor) from 1 to 7pm today and check… Read More Happenings: CANZINE Toronto is today – Oct 23
Wizard Toronto update… April 14-15 at the MTCC
You might recall that a while back I mentioned that Wizard’s Toronto Comic Con was not happening on March 24-25 at the Direct Energy Centre and that there was some confusion as to whether or not it was happening at all… New dates and a new facility have been announced… April 14-15 at the Metro… Read More Wizard Toronto update… April 14-15 at the MTCC
Raffaele Ienco’s Epic Kill from Image Comics in 2012
Another announcement from Image Comics at the New York Comic Con was that they would be releasing “Epic Kill” by Toronto creator Raffaele Ienco (Devoid of Life) in 2012. Comic Book Resources caught up with Raffaele and got the lowdown on this action-packed release, and have posted an 8-page preview.
Simon Roy and Brandon Graham reimagine Liefeld’s Prophet in 2012
At the New York show last weekend, Image Comics unveiled it’s plans to revive Rob Liefeld’s Extreme Comics line of books – Youngblood, Supreme, Prophet, Glory, et al. Of interest to us here at the JSA’s is the PROPHET, written by Brandon Graham (formerly of the USA), with art by SIMON ROY and a cover… Read More Simon Roy and Brandon Graham reimagine Liefeld’s Prophet in 2012
Canada Reads Top 40 Announced – 3 Graphic Novels on the list
It’s that time of year again, things are gearing up for this winter’s annual Canada Reads competition. Last year, as you’ll recall, Jeff Lemire’s Essex County Trilogy made the Top 5. This year, Scott Chantler writes to inform us that three Canadian graphic novels have made the Top 40 of the Canada Reads: True Stories… Read More Canada Reads Top 40 Announced – 3 Graphic Novels on the list
Deciding the 2012 Categories
Here at the JSAs we’re fairly open to making changes to the existing award categories if a solid argument can be made for the alteration, or for adding new or retiring old categories. In recent years new awards have included The Comics for Kids Award, The Gene Day Award, as well as the Outstanding Cover… Read More Deciding the 2012 Categories
Happenings: The Tamblyn Show Nov.1-12 in London, ON
Conceived at a family dinner over Christmas last year, “The Tamblyn Show: Trees and Trains” will finally come to life on the walls of The Arts Project from November 1st -12th, 2011. The niece/uncle duo of Diana and John Tamblyn represents two generations who work in two very different media — drawing/illustration (Diana) and photography… Read More Happenings: The Tamblyn Show Nov.1-12 in London, ON
New Comics – In Stores 10/19/2011
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 10/19/2011 Every Wednesday, PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving this week to your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
Kate Beaton interviewed in AV Club!
Kate Beaton has been blowin’ up with the release of her Hark! A Vagrant collection, which debuted at number one on the New York Times Graphic Novel chart! Her interview in the Onion’s AV Club is surprisingly in-depth, and is a must read for any fan. Read the article here!
Happenings: New York Comic Con this weekend Oct.13-16
It’s time once again for the second biggest comics event in North America, Reed Pop’s New York Comic Con. Canadians slated to appear this weekend include: – Stuart Immonen (Fear Itself) – Francis Manapul (The Flash) – Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Animal Man, Frankenstein: Agent of SHADE) – David Finch (Batman: The Dark Knight) –… Read More Happenings: New York Comic Con this weekend Oct.13-16
New Comics – In Stores 10/12/2011
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 10/12/2011 Every Wednesday, PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving this week to your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
Toronto Star profiles Francis Manapul, Jeff Lemire and Ken Lashley!
Local comic creators ‘reboot’ DC’s famous heroes – thestar.com. The 52 Reboot is still drawing press, this time the Toronto Star is profiling three local talents, Francis Manapul, Jeff Lemire, and Ken Lashley! Congrats on the article, gentlemen!
Marcus To brings the Huntress to the DCnU
Acme Comics has an interview with Marcus To about the new Huntress 6-issue mini-series, the first issue of which is in stores today (and selling out fast!). Marcus has been making the rounds at Toronto comic shops today like Paradise and Stadium. We caught up with him a little bit at last Friday’s Flash #1 Gallery… Read More Marcus To brings the Huntress to the DCnU
Five Recent Releases of Note: Books by Eid, Miville-Deschênes, Beaton, Seth and Foster
Over the last few weeks I managed to snag five high profile releases by Canadian creators. I’m not going to give detailed reviews, but I do want to draw some attention to them: Le Fond du Trou (The Bottom of the Hole) by Jean-Paul Eid, published by La Pasteque. OUT NOW (In French) Aside from… Read More Five Recent Releases of Note: Books by Eid, Miville-Deschênes, Beaton, Seth and Foster
Camilla d’Errico and BOOM! Studios Launch Kickstarter Campaign for New Hardcover Edition of ‘Tanpopo’
Camilla d’Errico and BOOM! Studios Launch Kickstarter Campaign for New Hardcover Edition of ‘Tanpopo’ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Los Angeles, Oct. 3rd, 2011 — International pop-artist and graphic novelist Camilla d’Errico and publisher BOOM! Studios have announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund an exclusive run of two different hardcover editions of d’Errico’s fan-hit… Read More Camilla d’Errico and BOOM! Studios Launch Kickstarter Campaign for New Hardcover Edition of ‘Tanpopo’
Out in October: Prince Valiant by Hal Foster Vol. 4 1943-1944
Prince Valiant Vol. 4: 1943-1944 Author: Hal Foster Format: Hardcover Pages: 112 Dimensions: 10.25″ x 14″ Colors: full color Year: 2011 Publisher: Fantagraphics ISBN-10: n/a ISBN-13: 978-1-60699-455-9 Additional Details: Foreword by Brian Kane As this fourth volume begins, Prince Valiant, haunted by the lovely Aleta, seeks Merlin’s wise counsel. This brief episode segues into one… Read More Out in October: Prince Valiant by Hal Foster Vol. 4 1943-1944
New Comics – In Stores 10/05/2011
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 10/5/2011 Every Wednesday, PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving this week to your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all new releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time. ***************
Industry Night – Flash #1 Release Party Photos
Last Friday, September 30 as part of the DC Art Masters tour, The Toronto Cartoonists Workshop held another Industry Night event spotlighting Francis Manapul and to celebrate the release of The Flash #1, part of DC’s New 52. We took a lot of photos for you to enjoy!
Happenings: Little Island Comics celebrates with parties and signings this weekend.
Saturday October 1st * 1:00pm – Fiona Smyth (The Never Weres) * 3:00pm – LAUNCH: Claudia Dávila (Luz Sees the Light) Sunday October 2nd * 12:00pm – Clayton Hanmer (Cton’s Super A-Maze-Ing Year Of Crazy Comics!) * 2:00pm – Jeremy Tankard (Boo-hoo Bird) * 4:00pm – Kean Soo (Jellaby) and Tory Woollcott (Mirror Mind) Plus… Read More Happenings: Little Island Comics celebrates with parties and signings this weekend.
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 