Eisner Award Nominations Announced: Cooke, Lemire lead (somewhat) healthy Canadian representation!

Canadian creators are once again very well represented in this year’s nominations. Leading the pack is Darwyn Cooke for Richard Stark’s Parker – The Hunter with three nominations: Adaptation from Another Work, Graphic Album – New, and Writer/Artist! Following is Jeff Lemire with two nominations – one for Best New Series (Sweet Tooth) and the… Read More Eisner Award Nominations Announced: Cooke, Lemire lead (somewhat) healthy Canadian representation!

04/08/201004/09/2010 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

Happenings: Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo April 24-25, 2010

It’s coming up quickly! The OTHER C2E2 – the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo! I had the pleasure of attending this event last year representing the awards (alas it was not in the cards for this year) and I think it’s a fantastic event, very worth your while as a comics fan. About the Calgary… Read More Happenings: Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo April 24-25, 2010

04/07/201004/07/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Finch at Wondercon, Kirk on New Mutants, Visions of an Icon auctions are up!

Wondercon 2010 spotlight on David Finch http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25614 Leonard Kirk will be talking over as artist on Marvel’s New Mutants title http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=25587 Finally, the first 10 of the Visions of an Icon: Wolverine art auctions are up on eBay – contributions by Jeff Lemire, Terry Pallot, Noel Tuazon, Nick Postic, Raffielle Ienco, Kelly Tindall, Steve Rolston,… Read More Finch at Wondercon, Kirk on New Mutants, Visions of an Icon auctions are up!

04/07/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Toronto Jewish Film Festival–People of the Comic Book Sidebar Series

Toronto’s 18th annual Jewish Film Festival features, this year, a Sidebar Series entitled “People of the Comic Book: The Creators of Superheroes, Graphic Novels & Toons.” Curator, Ellie Skrow, of TJFF highlights the Jewish role in comics and sequential art in her notes here with special mention, of course, of Jewish, Toronto-born creator, Joe… Read More Toronto Jewish Film Festival–People of the Comic Book Sidebar Series

04/07/201004/07/2010 Allison Covey

Darwyn Cooke spotlight panel at WonderCon

On Saturday, at San Francisco’s WonderCon, moderator Scott Dunbier and Darwyn Cooke sat down and took questions from the crowd. Graeme McMillan from Comic Book Resources was there and filed this report.

04/05/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

April 7th, 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 Berserker #5 Image/Top Cow US$3.99 Colours by Dave McCaig. Cover by Dale Keown. Cowboy Ninja Viking #5 Image US$3.50 Artwork and Cover by Riley Rossmo. The Flash: Secret Files And Origins 2010 #1… Read More April 7th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

04/05/201004/14/2010 Jason Truong

Brightest Day ad by David Finch

04/03/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

April Fool’s: Name Change

UPDATE: Of course, we’re joking. It’s with a mixture of emotions that I must announce that we are changing our name after Year Six. Named after the Toronto-born co-creator of Superman, the Joe Shuster Awards will become the Reginald “Spunky” MacPherson Awards in 2011. Above: the famous “Spunky” Mountie Reginald MacPherson aka “Spunky” MacPherson (1902-1971)… Read More April Fool’s: Name Change

04/01/201004/01/2010 Kevin A. Boyd2 Comments

Finch and Cooke provide covers for INVINCIBLE RETURNS out April 7th

Cover by Darwyn Cooke Cover by David Finch Image Comics’ Invincible returns to his original costume in INVINCIBLE RETURNS #1 – a special one-shot special that will bridge the gap between issues #70 and #71 of the ongoing series written by Robert Kirkman and illustrated by Ryan Ottley. This special self-contained issue will bring readers… Read More Finch and Cooke provide covers for INVINCIBLE RETURNS out April 7th

03/30/201003/30/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Action #1 back on top at $1.5 Million Bucks

Zap! Pow! Bam! Superman Wins Comic Books Wars First Superman Comic Pulverizes Previous Records with $1,500,000 Sale The saga continues. And once again, Superman has bested Batman as the world’s most valuable comic book. ComicConnect.com, one of the industry’s leading online auction/consignment sites, has sold the #1 highest-rated copy of the world’s #1 comic book—Action… Read More Action #1 back on top at $1.5 Million Bucks

03/29/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

My handful of hours at Wizard

This is entirely my own op/ed. This is a news site for Canadian comics, and this organization presents awards for creative categories, publishing and retailing. We do not have a convention award, nor are there any plans to have one. So on that note… being up front and honest — this is a weird event… Read More My handful of hours at Wizard

03/29/201003/30/2010 Kevin A. Boyd1 Comment

Happenings: Toronto Comic Jam, March 30, 2010

The Toronto Comic Jam runs this Tuesday, March 30th, (Yes, Tomorrow) 9 p.m. till Midnight Cameron House, 408 Queen St. W., Queen-Spadina, backroom. Paper provided. Bring your own pens. Launching at this event will be the newest booklet: Duke #3 (as of this moment, 24 copies left).

03/29/2010 Robert Haines

March 31st, 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 Army Of Darkness Omnibus Vol. 1 Trade Paperback Dynamite Entertainment US$29.99 Artwork by Nick Bradshaw. Colours by Jim Charalampidis, Etienne St. Laurent and Blond. Preview at Comic Book Resources Detective Comics #863 DC… Read More March 31st, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

03/29/201004/04/2010 Jason Truong

Darwyn Cooke’s Second Parker Novel Previewed at WonderCon

Prelude to The Outfit offers bargain-price, oversized first look Available in comic stores in July San Diego, CA (March 26, 2010) – IDW Publishing and award-winning creator Darwyn Cooke are pleased to announce an exclusive prelude to The Outfit, the second of Richard Stark‘s Parker novels that Cooke is adapting. Cooke‘s initial Parker release, The… Read More Darwyn Cooke’s Second Parker Novel Previewed at WonderCon

03/28/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Darkness and Light, Celebrating Graphic Novels in Halifax – March 27, 2010

Darkness & Light, a day-long celebration of graphic novels, will feature a presentation by industry-icon Kyle Baker. “Kyle is a huge name in the field of graphic novels and we’re so excited that he’s coming to Halifax for this. He has received both the Harvey and the Eisner Awards, two of the comic book industry’s… Read More Happenings: Darkness and Light, Celebrating Graphic Novels in Halifax – March 27, 2010

03/26/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con March 26-28

Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con is on @ the Direct Energy Centre at Exhibition Place in Toronto from March 26-28. It’s produced by American promoters Wizard Entertainment and coordinated locally by Paradise Comics. Side note: many of you will be disappointed to learn that this isn’t the Wizard World with the petting zoo (that was last… Read More Happenings: Wizard World Toronto Comic-Con March 26-28

03/24/201003/29/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

Happenings: Edmonton Collectible Toy & Comic Show

The Edmonton Collectible Toy and Comic Show takes place this Sunday, March 28th, 2010 in Hall A at the Shaw Convention Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. Hours are 10am-5pm. Admission is $10 and kids 12 and under get in free. Special guests include artist Bob McLeod, actress Amy Allen, and the 501st Legion: Badlands Division.

03/23/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

BÉDÉIS CAUSA 2010 – LES FINALISTES

BÉDÉIS CAUSA 2010 – LES FINALISTES À l’aube du 23e Festival de la bande dessinée francophone de Québec (FBDFQ), qui aura lieu du 7 au 11 avril prochain, les organisateurs de l’événement ont annoncé ce lundi les finalistes de ses prix Bédéis Causa 2010. Cherchant à récompenser ce qui se fait de mieux en matière… Read More BÉDÉIS CAUSA 2010 – LES FINALISTES

03/22/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

March 24th, 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 Air #19 DC/Vertigo US$2.99 Colours by Chris Chuckry. Amazing Spider-Man #626 Marvel US$2.99 Cover by Mike Del Mundo. Preview at Newsarama Angel Special: Lorne (One Shot) IDW US$7.99 Written, Artwork and Cover by… Read More March 24th, 2010 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

03/22/201010/20/2010 Jason Truong

Happenings: Vancouver Comicon, Sunday March 21

VANCOUVER COMICON – Sunday, March 21, 2010 Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street (Main & 15th), Vancouver, B.C. 11AM-5PM Special Guests: •Douglas Wheatley (Star Wars: Dark Times) •Steve Rolston (Ghost Projekt, Emiko Superstar, Queen and Country) •Ken Boesem (The Village) •Robin Bougie (Cinema Sewer) •Kelly Everaert (Jungle Tales, Trilogy of Terror) •Miriam Libicki (Jobnik!) •Mike Myhre… Read More Happenings: Vancouver Comicon, Sunday March 21

03/20/2010 Kevin A. Boyd