Squidface and the Meddler examine Root Rot from Koyama Press

Follow the link to read Squidface and the Meddler’s look at Koyama Press’ new Anthology “Root Rot” Featuring a wrap-around cover by Michael DeForge, Root Rot is an upcoming Koyama Press art book/anthology that will be debuting at TCAF on May 7-8. Contributors include Jon Vermilyea, Derek M. Ballard, Dan Zettwoch, T. Edward Bak, Robin… Read More Squidface and the Meddler examine Root Rot from Koyama Press

Happenings: Calgary Expo Announces Canadian Creator Guests

The Calgary Expo is proud to have a strong Canadian creator presence at this year’s event! Don’t forget that the Calgary Expo is hosting the Joe Shuster Awards this year for the first time. Come cheer on your favourite Canadian creators, eh? Ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 18th. Stuart Immonen Fear Itself, Ultimate… Read More Happenings: Calgary Expo Announces Canadian Creator Guests

New Comics – In Stores 4/27/2011

PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 4/27/2011 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.

Aurora Borealice by Joan Steacy

Joan Thornborrow Steacy will debut her autobio-graphic novel Aurora Borealice at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival, May 7-8 2011! http://www.joansteacy.blogspot.com http://www.torontocomics.com AURORA BOREALICE by Joan Thornborrow Steacy “Aurora Borealice is the first of four graphic novels that chronicle my quest to find a voice in a rapidly changing technological world. It begins in the early 70’s,… Read More Aurora Borealice by Joan Steacy

Kazoo report

Guelph was the place to be on Saturday for anyone interested in independent comics, webcomics and zines. The Kazoo Fest Zine and Comic Expo saw more than forty creators (including Gene Day Noms Jason Bradshaw and Nick Maandag!) gather in the Norfolk United Church for this free event that drew a steady crowd out of… Read More Kazoo report

New Comics – In Stores 4/20/2011

PREVIEWSworld.com New Releases Shipping 4/20/2011 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.

Winners of the 2011 Stumptown Comic Art Awards Announced

Congratulations to all of the winners! Lots of Canadians won awards, including MICHAEL DEFORGE, EMILY CARROLL and BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY: For Official Release – Sunday, April 17 The Stumptown Comic Art Awards 2011 were presented last night in Portland, OR. In a packed-room ceremony following a bustling first day at the Stumptown Comics Fest, host… Read More Winners of the 2011 Stumptown Comic Art Awards Announced

Winners of the prix Bédéis Causa 2011 announced

Prix Réal-Fillion Auteur québécois, scénariste ou dessinateur, s’étant le plus illustré avec son premier album professional • ÉMILIE VILLENEUVE ET JULIE ROCHELEAU, avec La fille invisible (Glénat Québec) Grand prix de la ville de Québec Meilleur album de langue française publié au Québec • APNÉE, de Zviane (Pow Pow) Prix Albéric-Bourgeois Meilleur album de langue… Read More Winners of the prix Bédéis Causa 2011 announced

Happenings: Girard, Ollman, Worton book launch – April 14, Toronto

A trio of creators unite this evening in Toronto to promote their recent releases from Canadian publisher Drawn & Quarterly. Pascal Girard has come to promote the English translation of his BD Conventum, originally published by Delcourt. D+Q continue their program of translating Quebec based BD (and it’s their second Girard translation after releasing Bigfoot… Read More Happenings: Girard, Ollman, Worton book launch – April 14, Toronto

Marvel Comics featuring work by Canadian Creators – July 2011

FEAR ITSELF #4 (of 7) Written by MATT FRACTION Penciled by STUART IMMONEN Cover by STEVE McNIVEN Variant Cover by STUART IMMONEN Variant Cover by TERRY DODSON The blockbuster Marvel event of the year continues! AFTERMATH: the heroes reel in the wake of last issue’s shocking finale. Thor finds himself unwelcome in two homes. Steve… Read More Marvel Comics featuring work by Canadian Creators – July 2011