The Saga of Rex collection is coming this Fall from Image Comics

Nominated twice (2007, 2009) in the Outstanding Cartoonist Category for the Rex stories printed in the Flight Anthology, Michel Gagne’s entire 200-page Saga of Rex is going to be collected in a single volume this Fall from publisher Image Comics for a mid-October release date. Description: The adorable little fox named Rex is plucked from… Read More The Saga of Rex collection is coming this Fall from Image Comics

Joe Shuster Awards & Toronto ComiCON audio by Jamie Coville

Pictures from the events can be found here: http://picasaweb.google.ca/comichistory/TorontoComicConAnd6thAnnualJoeShusterAwardsJune56th2010# As he does every year, Jamie Coville has posted a full audio recording of the Joe Shuster Awards ceremony. The recording can be found here: http://www.thecomicbooks.com/Audio/10-06-05-6thJoeShusterAwards.mp3 (1:57:47, 107mb) Introduction by the Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Llyr, assisted by Sarrah Young Hall of Fame induction for Serge… Read More Joe Shuster Awards & Toronto ComiCON audio by Jamie Coville

Canada’s Walk of Fame – Nominate Joe Shuster

Canada’s Walk of Fame is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization that has chosen as their mission to engage Canadians in celebrating those who have excelled in music, sport, film, television, as well as the literary, visual, performing arts, science and innovation. At a gala ceremony each year the selected Canadians are immortalized on a star… Read More Canada’s Walk of Fame – Nominate Joe Shuster

June 9th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com Astonishing X-Men: Xenogenesis #2 Marvel US$3.99 Artwork and Cover by Kaare Andrews. Preview at Comic Book Resources Batman #700 DC US$4.99 Artwork and Cover by David Finch. Colours by Brad Anderson. Cowboy Ninja… Read More June 9th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

The Joe Shuster Awards – 2010 Winners

Tonight, at a ceremony presided over by Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Llyr, the 6th Annual Joe Shuster Awards were handed out to a packed room at the University of Toronto’s Innis Town Hall. The results: Artist/Dessinateur * Stuart Immonen – Ultimate Spider-Man 130-133, New Avengers 55-60, Fantastic Four 569 (Marvel), The CBLDF Presents Liberty Comics… Read More The Joe Shuster Awards – 2010 Winners

Happenings: The Joe Shuster Awards – Sat. June 5th at 8pm

This Saturday night, June 5th, 2010 – starting at 8pm (seating begins shortly after 7:30pm) at the University of Toronto’s Innis Town Hall – 2 Sussex Avenue (South of Bloor Street at St. George and Sussex) it’s the presentation of the 6th Annual Joe Shuster Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards. The Joe Shuster Awards do… Read More Happenings: The Joe Shuster Awards – Sat. June 5th at 8pm

Special Thanks – Publishers, Stores and More

Thanks to the following publishers, companies and individuals for their assistance with getting review materials to the 2010 Juries: PUBLISHERS Boom! Studios Casterman Drawn & Quarterly Douglas & McIntyre Glénat Québec Image Comics New Reliable Press Oni Press La Pastèque STORES Allnewcomics.com The Beguiling (Toronto, ON) ABC Books (Toronto, ON) BMV (Toronto, ON) Chapters/Indigo Comic… Read More Special Thanks – Publishers, Stores and More

Conundrum Press to publish translated edition of Girard’s Tuer Velasquez in 2011

Breaking news from Conundrum Press! The ink is still wet but conundrum press has just signed for the English rights to publish Philippe Girard’s next book Tuez Vélasquez. We are honoured to be Philippe’s English publisher and look forward to more books from him in the future. Details to come but here is the French… Read More Conundrum Press to publish translated edition of Girard’s Tuer Velasquez in 2011

Happenings: Toronto ComiCON – June 5-6, 2010

The 6th Annual Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6, 2010 Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building Hall G 222 Bremner Blvd. Hours Saturday: 11:00am – 6:00pm Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm Directions By Train & Bus -Union Station, Toronto’s main rail station, is a block away from the Convention… Read More Happenings: Toronto ComiCON – June 5-6, 2010

Happenings: Vancouver Comicon – May 30, 2010

Special Guests: •David Lloyd (V for Vendetta) •James Lloyd (The Simpsons/Futurama Crossover Crisis) •Ken Boesem (The Village) •Jesse Davidge (Mathemagick & Mystiphysics) •Kelly Everaert (Jungle Tales, Trilogy of Terror) •Matthew Ocasio (The Matter) •Andrew Salmon (Sherlock Holmes, Secret Agent X) •Robin Thompson (Champions of Hell, Hemp Island) •Donald King •Carrie McKay •Beth Wagner •Critical Hit… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Comicon – May 30, 2010