UDON Entertainment and the Beguiling are celebrating 10 years of the UDON studio with a big FREE party and the VENT book launch next Thursday night – September 16th – the day after the book is set to arrive in stores. UDON 10th Anniversary/VENT Book Launch – FREE Event! September 16 – 7:00pm Revival Bar… Read More Happenings: UDON 10th Anniversary Party + VENT Vol.1 Book Launch 9/16
Gagne Tells “The Saga of Rex” Multi-talented creator Michel Gagne spoke with CBR News about the release of “The Saga of Rex,” his 200-page graphic novel that sends a little fox named Rex on a huge adventure through space and other worlds.
From The Dragon, sponsor of the Comics For Kids award: The Dragon takes pride in our comic and graphic novel selection for all ages and to help support the young reader community we are hosting regular Comics for Kids Day events! The next Signing and Drawing Workshop day is Saturday September 11th with special guest… Read More Happenings: Kean Soo @ The Dragon – Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010
Debuting in November from Moonstone Books – THE NORTHERN GUARD returns to print many Canadian heroes that haven’t seen active duty since the 1940’s! Not only that, this book is 100% Canadian creatively as Ty Templeton writes, David Cutler draws, K.T. Smith colours AND letters – and finally – Jason Edmiston delivers some stunning painted… Read More Moonstone’s Northern Guard revives Canada’s Golden Age Heroes
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Adventure Comics #518 DC US$3.99 Colours by Blond. Back Story Written by Jeff Lemire. American Vampire #6 DC/Vertigo US$3.99 Colours by Dave McCaig. Batman #700 (2nd Printing) DC US$4.99 Artwork and Cover by… Read More September 8th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Jeff Lemire’s office space “Sweet Tooth” creator and incoming “Superboy” writer Jeff Lemire gives ROBOT 6 a look at his inspiring comic book and original art collection, including custom hardcovers of Paul Levitz’s “Legion of Super-Heroes.”
2010 HobbyStar Toronto Fan Expo – Report by Jamie Coville Overall it appeared to be a great show for dealers, creators and exhibitors, but not so good for some fans. Fan Expo has put up an apology to their fans on their website. Personally I came to the show expecting to not be able to… Read More Jamie Coville’s Fan Expo Report at the Collector Times
SPIKE TV has announced the nominees for their annual Scream Awards — which will be presented on October 19th. Darwyn Cooke has been nominated in all three of the Comic Book categories. Follow the link to see the categories and vote for your favourite comics. movies, tv shows, etc. The full list of nominees are:… Read More Darwyn Cooke and The Hunter nominated for 3 Scream Awards
FAN EXPO: Yanick Paquette on “Batman Inc.” Yanick Paquette talks to CBR about his return to DC Comics and why working with Grant Morrison, not Batman, was the biggest draw. He also revealed the dynamic duo have another project in the works. FAN EXPO: Udon Entertainment At last weekend’s Fan Expo in Toronto, UDON Project… Read More CBR@FanExpo – Paquette, Udon’s 10th
Jamie Coville of thecomicbooks.com spent his time at the convention recording various discussion panels. See below: Drawing Ahead: The Future of Comics (51:36, 47.2mb) Moderated by Kill Shakespeare co-writers Conor McCreery and Anthony Del Col, Creators Andy Belanger, Ramon Perez, Cameron Stewart, Willow Dawson and Scott Chantler talk about the Future of Comics. More specifically… Read More Jamie Coville visits FanExpo
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF HOBBYSTAR MARKETING, INC. August 31, 2010 Dear Fans, On behalf of the staff of Fan Expo Canada™ I would like to apologize for the lengthy delays and inconvenience experienced by many at Fan Expo Canada™ this past weekend. We were, quite simply, inadequately prepared for the increased crowds in… Read More Hobbystar Owner Responds to Fan Expo Canada’s Weekend Issues
Talk about timing, I wrote the previous post with no idea that Diamond would today confirm Tuesday delivery for Wednesday street date sales. The key thing to note: Diamond states that retailers can opt-in for Tuesday delivery. So if your biggest concern is that your business is closed on Tuesdays (and that is an interesting… Read More Tuesday delivery for retailers is go!
What is the biggest rumour/bit of news to come down the pipe regarding retailers? The main supplier/distributor of comics, Diamond Comic Distributors, surveyed retailers to gauge interest in Tuesday delivery. Recently, Bleeding Cool reported: In December (2010) … comics deliveries will be staggered through the month, with a number of comics distributed a week in… Read More Canadian Retailer Update – September, 2010
This past weekend saw Fan Expo Canada 2010 return to the North building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I don’t really have much to say about it as I’m completely burned out from four days working at the event, and there are certain things I am not in any position to address. The big… Read More Fan Expo Canada 2010
At the pretty much Canadian-free Baltimore show this last weekend, the Harvey awards were handed out and two Canadians won awards: DARWYN COOKE and BRYAN LEE O’MALLEY each took home a Harvey for their 2009 publications. BEST CARTOONIST — Darwyn Cooke, “RICHARD STARK’S PARKER: THE HUNTER”, IDW SPECIAL AWARD FOR HUMOR IN COMICS — Bryan… Read More Cooke and O’Malley win Harveys.
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com 1 For $1 Conan $1.00 Dark Horse US$1.00 Artwork and Cover by Cary Nord. 1 For $1: Star Wars Legacy Dark Horse US$1.00 Colours by Brad Anderson. 5 Days To Die #1 IDW… Read More September 1st, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Toronto is fortunate to have a lot of choice when it comes to comic events: there are a myriad of one-off signings and lectures given in the city; there is the free-to-the-public TCAF event; there is the Wizard comic/media show held in the spring; and of course, the Hobbystar FanExpo show. There should be no… Read More The upcoming comic weekend
Chris Randle at the Gutteral Blog sat down with Bryan Lee O’Malley on the eve of the release of Scott Pilgrim Vol. 6: Scott Pilgrim’s Finest Hour. The interview was for the Globe & Mail and was truncated for publication. Scott was able to post the full interview online for your enjoyment.
Comix & Stories: A day of alternative & small press comics, zines, artwork & culture Special Guests: Joey Comeau & Emily Horne (A Softer World) Featured Artists & Publishers: Brandon Graham ( King City, Multiple Warheads) James Stokoe (Orc Stain, Sullivan’s Sluggers) Steve Rolston (Ghost Projekt, Emiko Superstar) Marley Zarcone (Forgetless, Madame Xanadu) Verne Andru… Read More Happenings: Comix & Stories, Sunday August 29 in Vancouver
New in stores today is the The Broadcast, published by NBM publishing, art by Noel Tuazon, written by US-based Eric Hobbes. What’s it about? Set in 1938, THE BROADCAST is about a rural Indiana town that loses power halfway through Orson Welles’ infamous radio play having never learned the panic-inducing news bulletins are a hoax.… Read More The Broadcast by Noel Tuazon (with Eric Hobbs)
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