SDCCI: Thursday Programming with a side of Back Bacon
Not a lot of Canadian stuff on Thursday – but I would highly recommend the True Stories and Comics for Teens panels and the Spotlight on Cameron Stewart.
Interviews: Emily Carroll (The Comics Journal)
Sean T. Collins at The Comics Journal has posted today an interview with our 2011 Outstanding Webcomics Creator winner, the fantastic EMILY CARROLL.
SDCCI: The Canadian Special Guests
Or more like… where are the Canadian special guests? I mean really, looking over the special guests this year I wonder what makes a person special at SDCCI? As a comics fan I’m having a hard time getting excited over the list they’ve posted of the usual standbys — of course there are exceptions like… Read More SDCCI: The Canadian Special Guests
SDCCI 2011: Your “Canadian Connection”
We are coming up quickly to the time of year when the Canadian comics “snowbirds” make their annual trek South for one week of the summer — the San Diego Comic-Con International takes place from July 20-24, 2011 and the JSA blog is your place for information on all things Canadian there! Over the next… Read More SDCCI 2011: Your “Canadian Connection”
Retailer Roundup – May/June, 2011
As you can imagine, we were really busy in May and June getting ready to hand out our annual awards. Which resulted in a never completed May version of Retailer Roundup. Even more new shops have opened up recently (or been recently discovered, whichever), and a couple of deletions as well. Comic retailing is fluid,… Read More Retailer Roundup – May/June, 2011
Renegade Arts Entertainment, Ltd.
Last year on my way down to San Diego, I had the pleasure of sitting beside Renegade Arts Entertainment founder- director, writer and editor Alexander Finbow. Finbow, along with actor Doug Bradley (Hellraiser) and writer Alan Grant formed the publishing house in the UK, but the central offices are based out of Canmore, Alberta. http://www.renegadeartsentertainment.com… Read More Renegade Arts Entertainment, Ltd.
Happenings: Niagara Falls Comic-Con 2011 – July 9th
People have been trying to put something together in Niagara Falls for a few years now, but it looks as if Niagara Fall’s PULP COMICS has succeeded in organizing an event for this upcoming weekend: Pulp Comics Presents the Niagara Falls Comic-Con 2011 Where: Dave & Buster’s Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls, Canada When : Saturday,… Read More Happenings: Niagara Falls Comic-Con 2011 – July 9th
2011 Harvey Award Nominees Announced – Cooke and Blind Ferret lead Canuck noms
Today the Harvey Awards announced their 2011 nominees for work published in 2010. The Harvey Awards are balloted awards, meaning that for a time period earlier this year industry folks could submit their selections, and now that the ballot has been selected, people now vote for their favourites from the list of nominees (reprinted below).… Read More 2011 Harvey Award Nominees Announced – Cooke and Blind Ferret lead Canuck noms
New Comics – In Stores 7/6/2011
Since it is a holiday in the US we won’t have the full Diamond list until tomorrow, so I was able to get a variation on the list from a retailer who had posted it online: ——————
Mosaik Projekt #3 arrives in stores
Highlights include: – An interview with Ramon Perez of Butternutsquash fame on making comics (and a living) in Canada – Mosaik-Project Exclusive publication: Ron Haywood’s “Geek of the Gods” (OGN) – An interview with Kevin Boyd, director of the Joe Shuster Awards on Canada’s turbulent history with comics – An exclusive comic from Alex Novitski… Read More Mosaik Projekt #3 arrives in stores
Happy Canada Day! Plus… Fan Expo Canada tickets on sale.
No work, no school… backyard barbeques and visits to the cottage… it’s July 1 and it’s time to celebrate being neutral and non-confrontational! Earlier this morning FAN EXPO CANADA tickets went on sale for the August 25-28 event in Toronto. They were supposed to start selling at 12:01 but technical glitches caused by a sudden… Read More Happy Canada Day! Plus… Fan Expo Canada tickets on sale.
Comic Book Daily: (Canadian) Retailer Roundtable #2 – Free Comic Book Day (and conflicting events)
Scott at Comic Book Daily asks: Free Comic Book Day is now a huge event and one no retailer can afford to skip, but how well does it work for you? Does its benefits outweigh the costs, since the event is in no way free for you? Participants: Chris Butcher (the Beguiling), Marc Sims (Big… Read More Comic Book Daily: (Canadian) Retailer Roundtable #2 – Free Comic Book Day (and conflicting events)
Présentation de la librairie PLANÈTE BD: Lauréat du Prix Harry Kremer
Présentation de la librairie PLANÈTE BD Nom: Librairie Planète BD Adresse: 3883 rue St-Denis, Montréal, Québec H2W 2M4 Téléphone : (514) 759-9800 Courriel : info@planetebd.ca La librairie Planète BD appartient à Carrefour BD Inc., une société créée par un groupe de lecteurs passionnés et réunis autour du projet de doter Montréal d’une véritable librairie spécialisée exclusivement dédiée… Read More Présentation de la librairie PLANÈTE BD: Lauréat du Prix Harry Kremer
Surge Licensing Signs SKULLKICKERS For Exclusive Licensing and Entertainment Representation
For Immediate Release June 28, 2011 Contact: Elan Freedman Surge Licensing, Inc. elan@surging.com 516-939-2226 Surge Licensing Signs Breakout Comics Series – SkullkickersTM For Exclusive Licensing and Entertainment Representation The Hangover Meets World of Warcraft in Zub’s Serialized Adventure Series Jericho, N.Y. — Surge Licensing, Inc., the agency known for developing off-the-wall comic book properties such… Read More Surge Licensing Signs SKULLKICKERS For Exclusive Licensing and Entertainment Representation
Wizard World Toronto Comic Con 2012 loses a day (Updated x2).
With last week’s news about Wizard ditching October’s Central Canada Comic Con (a show that will continue under the guidance of the old owners), it seems that there are further changes afoot. An eagle-eyed fan pointed out to us that according to the Wizard website, the dates for next year’s Wizard Toronto Comic Con have… Read More Wizard World Toronto Comic Con 2012 loses a day (Updated x2).
New Webcomics from 2011 Outstanding Webcomics Creator Emily Carroll
Emily Carroll is the 2011 winner of the OUTSTANDING WEBCOMICS CREATOR Award for her 2010 comics, and she has posted some new comics recently: A Dream Journal from March 30th (posted late May 2011): And THE PRINCE & THE SEA (posted June 27):
New Comics — In Shops 6/29/2011
PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 6/29/2011 Each week PREVIEWSworld.com provides a list of comics, graphic novels and other pop-culture merchandise arriving at your local comic shop. Please check with your retailer for availability, as not all releases may be on sale in all areas at the same time.
Canada’s Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund (CLLDF) reforms – appeals for assistance in conjunction with the CBLDF
The following information was made available to fans last weekend at the Calgary Comic Expo (thanks to Leonard Wong for passing it along): CLLDF Flyer It’s All Calgary’s Fault! The Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund was formed in 1987 by Derek McCulloch and Paul Stockton to raise money for the defense of Comic Legends, a… Read More Canada’s Comic Legends Legal Defense Fund (CLLDF) reforms – appeals for assistance in conjunction with the CBLDF
Wizard drops Central Canada Comic Con, attempts are being made to keep it going
According to the Raven Toys and Comics blog, American promoter Wizard has dropped the Winnipeg based Central Canada Comic Con from their schedule. The show, purchased from the original owner last year, was to debut this October 28-30 under the Wizard World banner. Wizard had already announced some guests for the event. A quick check… Read More Wizard drops Central Canada Comic Con, attempts are being made to keep it going
Calgary & Wrapping Up Year 7
We’re all home and settling back in to our daily routines, and I know I’ve certainly had some time to reflect on the 2011 Joe Shuster Awards ceremony. There are some bills left to pay, and some awards to hand or send out.The comics media coverage has been great so far, and the awards were… Read More Calgary & Wrapping Up Year 7
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 