Superman North website debuts
New site explores Canadian connections to Superman. Check it out.
Comic Book Daily launched
Comic Book Daily is a new site which launched earlier this month that features comic news stories, creator interviews, market reports and observations and a whole lot more. Contributors include: Pete DeCourcy is the Editor In Chief of ComicBookDaily.com and Manager of Blue Beetle Comics in Barrie, Ontario. David Diep is the News Editor for… Read More Comic Book Daily launched
9*9*09 is now… information on the new TX webcomics launched today.
Three New Ongoing Series Added To TX Toronto, Canada: Critically-acclaimed webcomics collective TX Comics is proud to welcome three brand new creator-owned series officially debut today on Wednesday, September 9th 2009: Aardehn by Eric Vedder, Streta by Eric Kim and ButterNutSquash by Rob Coughler and Ramón Pérez! These new series join an already star-studded lineup… Read More 9*9*09 is now… information on the new TX webcomics launched today.
The Fastest Man Alive…
Pictured above…the Flash by Francis Manapul, done in the front of his 2009 Art book. It hit the web yesterday that Francis will be joining Geoff Johns as the regular artist for the new Flash monthly (after the conclusion of Flash: Rebirth).
Transmission-X: The Next Wave Hits 09/09/09 @ 09:09 AM
TX Comics is proud to welcome three brand new creator-owned series officially debuting on Wednesday, September 9th 2009 at 09:09am.
CBR interviews Francis Manapul
Jeff Renaud caught up with Francis on the floor of Fan Expo Canada and has posted the interview over at Comic Book Resources.
Joe Shuster Awards Update Press Release
For Immediate Release 2009 JOE SHUSTER AWARDS UPDATE Toronto, Canada — September 8, 2009. From coast to coast, Canada is home to many of the comic book industry’s top talents. The JOE SHUSTER AWARDS are a way of recognizing and celebrating the achievements of these Canadian creators – past, present and future. Since their establishment… Read More Joe Shuster Awards Update Press Release
Marcus To cover for Red Robin 7
Your 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards Association’s Hall of Fame selection committee is proud to announce their four selections for induction into the Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame at the 2009 Joe Shuster Awards ceremony on September 26, 2009 at U. of T.’s Innis Town Hall: George Menendez Rae (1906-1992) Of Scottish and… Read More Your 2009 Hall of Fame Inductees
Marcus To on Soulfire Volume 2
Source: Newsarama Newsarama has conducted an interview with upcoming Red Robin artist, Marcus To, about his upcoming work on Aspen Comics’ Soulfire Volume 2, which sees release on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 with issue #0 (Thursday September 10th, 2009 in the US). For fans of Aspen’s fantasy comic series Soulfire, there’s going to be a… Read More Marcus To on Soulfire Volume 2
September 9th, 2009 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 Adventure Comics #2 DC US$3.99 Artwork and Covers by Francis Manapul. Preview at DC Universe: The Source Angel: After The Fall Vol. 5: Aftermath Hardcover IDW US$24.99 Written by Kelley Armstrong. Artwork by… Read More September 9th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
J. Torres to write Wall-E for Boom! Studios
Comic Book Resources recently interviewed past JSA winning writer (and current nominee) J. Torres about his upcoming work on the new Boom! Studios Wall-E comic book which will debut in November 2009.
Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer Award – FINALISTS
The Kremer Retailer Award jury (Allison Covey, Peter Fisico and Robert Haines), has submitted their short list of selections for this year’s Harry Kremer Retailer Award. Stores were judged on a combination of factors that included product selection/diversity, store presentation, customer service, online presence, in-store events, staff knowledge and community involvement. The 2009 finalists are:… Read More Harry Kremer Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Retailer Award – FINALISTS
Vengeance of Moon Knight #1 – David Finch variant cover
Fan Expo Canada 2009 – 59,000+ attendees
http://www.hobbystar.com/fanexpo/files/postshow-2009.pdf Hobby Star Marketing would like to thank all fans who attended Fan Expo Canada 2009 over the past weekend, making it the most successful event to date! The 15th annual Fan Expo Canada saw a 22% increase in attendance from last year with a record-breaking crowd of more than 59, 000 visitors. As such,… Read More Fan Expo Canada 2009 – 59,000+ attendees
Some Fan Expo Canadian Creator Interviews
Comic Book Resources: Darwyn Cooke (excellent coverage of the Spotlight on Darwyn Cooke panel, moderated by the JSA’s own Robert Haines Kathryn Immonen on X-Men: Pixie Strikes Back for Marvel. Jeff Lemire Comic Book Daily: Dale Eaglesham
How I survived Fan Expo 2009 and lived to tell the tale
Okay, title’s a bit dramatic, but as this is one of my OTHER jobs, I thought I’d just give a quick update on Fan Expo Canada 2009. One word comes to mind, and it’s one that gets over-used in conjunction with it…. HUGE. This event was massive and everything this year was bigger than ever.… Read More How I survived Fan Expo 2009 and lived to tell the tale
September 2nd, 2009 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 Agents Of Atlas #10 Marvel US$2.99 Artwork by Paul Rivoche. Preview at Comic Book Resources Angel: Blood And Trenches Vol. 1 Trade Paperback IDW US$17.99 Written, Artwork, and Cover by John Byrne. Bonds… Read More September 2nd, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Happening This Weekend: Fan Expo Canada 2009
METRO TORONTO CONVENTION CENTRE Friday 2PM (VIPs), 4PM (General)-9PM Saturday 10AM – 7PM Sunday 11AM – 6PM Too many guests to list now that the Artist Alley list is now available to the public. Visit HERE to see the floor plan, Guests and Artist Alley list. Visit HERE to see the comics programming schedule. Come… Read More Happening This Weekend: Fan Expo Canada 2009
Fan Expo podcasts!
Comic Geek Speak interviews Francis Manapul Comic Geek Speak interview Fan Expo Canada’s Tiziano DeSantis (lots of swearing – not work friendly) Digital Kontent’s Fan Expo pre-show with me (Kevin Boyd).
THE JOE SHUSTER AWARDS 