Preview: Cameron Stewart’s Artwork for “The Man from SNIKT”

Source: Cameron Stewart Cameron Stewart has posted a page of artwork from his upcoming story”The Man From SNIKT.” The story will see print in June, in the issue of Uncanny X-Men: First Class Giant-Size Special #1. Check out <a href=”http://cameronstewart.blogspot.com/” target=”_blank”>Cameron Stewart’s</a> website for a larger version of the preview page, various other artwork, and… Read More Preview: Cameron Stewart’s Artwork for “The Man from SNIKT”

04/24/2009 Jason Truong

Calgary Herald Spotlights Calgarian Creators

Source: Comic Book crusader (Calgary Herald) With the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo this weekend, Terence Leung (of the Calgary Herald) writes about comic book creators that have come from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Featured in the article, Fiona Staples, Marcus To and Laurie Breitkreuz. Also mentioned in this article: Todd McFarlane, John Byrne, Andrew Foley,… Read More Calgary Herald Spotlights Calgarian Creators

04/24/2009 Jason Truong

Preview: Richard Stark’s Parker: The Hunter

Source: Almost Darwyn Cooke’s Blog (but not quite) and Previewsworld.com Previewsworld has an exclusive 12-page preview of Darwyn Cooke’s upcoming book, Richard Stark’s Parker: The Hunter. UPDATE 3:59PM: Here is another preview over at IDW Publishing.

04/23/200904/23/2009 Jason Truong

J. Torres and J. Bone interviewed at the Doom Patrol blog

Source: Doom Patrol Blog J. Torres and J. Bone team-up again, in issue #7 of Batman: The Brave and the Bold, which will see release in July 2009. MGA80: The two of you have worked together before – for the readers’ sake – when was that? Torres: It was about 7 or 8 years ago… Read More J. Torres and J. Bone interviewed at the Doom Patrol blog

04/23/2009 Jason Truong

Upcoming Conventions: April 24 – May 17, 2009

The Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo (Calgary, AB) April 25-26, 2009 Canadian guests include: Beach Studios – Jim Su, Bobby Chiu, Kei Acedara, Bryan Lee O’Malley Darwyn Cooke, Ray Fawkes, Red 5 Comics, Riley Rossmo, Scott Hepburn, Svetlana Chmakova, The Joe Shuster Awards, and Udon Entertainment – Joe Ng, Omar Dogan, Jim Zubkavich. Many other… Read More Upcoming Conventions: April 24 – May 17, 2009

04/22/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Comic Retailers – Legends Comics & Books (Victoria, BC)

Lloyd & Gareth are the owners and the only employees, they love comics and want to truly provide their customers with excellent service. A past finalist for Retailer of the Year, Legends Comics & Books is a great comic shop located in Victoria, on the lovely Vancouver Island, a hotbed of comic culture. I think… Read More Comic Retailers – Legends Comics & Books (Victoria, BC)

04/21/200910/19/2010 Robert Haines8 Comments

Bedeis Causa winners announced in Montreal last Friday

The Bedeis Causa were presented in Montreal last Friday as part of the 22nd annual Festival de la bande dessinee francophone de Quebec. The winners are: PRIX REAL FILLION – Francis Desharnais, Burquette (Editions les 400 coups) GRAND PRIX LA VILLE QUEBEC – Burquette, Francis Desharnais (Editions les 400 coups) PRIX ALBERIC BOURGEOIS – Les… Read More Bedeis Causa winners announced in Montreal last Friday

04/20/200904/20/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Toronto ComiCON thanks… and JSA updates.

A special thanks goes out to our extended JSA family that assisted at the booth this weekend at the HobbyStar Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event. They assisted our admin members who also did shifts at the 2-day event, as well as Robert Haines who was out connecting with guests about the awards. We received a… Read More Toronto ComiCON thanks… and JSA updates.

04/20/200906/11/2010 Kevin A. Boyd

April 22nd, 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 Angel #20 – IDW US$3.99 Written by Kelley Armstrong. Artwork by Dave Ross. Inks by George Freeman. Preview at Comic Book Resources Elephantmen #18 – Image US$3.50 Artwork, Colours and Flip-Book Cover by… Read More April 22nd, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

04/20/200905/23/2009 Jason Truong

Seth talks George Sprott with Newsarama

Newsarama has posted an article/interview with cartoonist Seth re: the upcoming collection – George Sprott 1894-1975. George Sprott 1894-1975 is a Drawn & Quarterly publication, and is set to arrive in stores in May 2009.

04/17/200904/17/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Spotlight on Bernie Mireault

The Comic Book Resources’ column When Worlds Collide ran an article yesterday on Bernie Mireault: The Forgotten Herald of the Modern. This marks the 200th post on the new Joe Shuster Awards site since we converted to the Blogging format back in late December 2008.

04/16/200904/16/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Upcoming Conventions: April 15 – May 10, 2009

Festival de la bande dessinée francophone de Québec (FBDFQ) (Montreal, QC) April 15-19, 2009 Guests include: Hicham ABSA, ACHDé, Line ARSENAULT, Martin BALCER, Louis-Philippe BASTIEN, Jimmy BEAULIEU, Jean-François BERGERON (DJIEF), Jean-Sébastien BéRUBé, Paul BORDELEAU, Simon BOSSé, François BOUCQ, Joël CALLèDE, Serge CARON, Olivier CARPENTIER, Maryse CHOUINARD, Karine CHURCH, Philippe DAVèZE, DELAF, Martin DESBAT, Francis DESHARNAIS,… Read More Upcoming Conventions: April 15 – May 10, 2009

04/15/200904/15/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

April 15th, 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 Air #8 – DC/Vertigo US$2.99 Colours by Chris Chuckry. Amazing Spider-Man #591 – Marvel US$2.99 Artwork by Dale Eaglesham. Colours by Chris Chuckry. Essential Dazzler Vol. 2 Trade Paperback – Marvel US$19.99 Contains… Read More April 15th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

04/13/200904/22/2009 Jason Truong

J. Torres interviewed at Comic Book Resources

Source: Comic Book Resources One of the 2009 Joe Shuster Awards Nominees, J. Torres, was interviewed by Comic Book Resources’ Jeffrey Renaud. In January, DC Comics launched a companion series, “Batman: The Brave and the Bold,” and come June a new writer comes on board in J. Torres. No stranger to kid-friendly fare, Torres previously… Read More J. Torres interviewed at Comic Book Resources

04/10/200904/10/2009 Jason Truong

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas Interview

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas is creating a new graphic language which jars the familiar artwork of Canada’s First Nations by uniting classic Haida design with an Asian art influence: Manga. Michael has dubbed this work Haida Manga – part Haida, part Manga. Social and environmental issues play a large role in his works, and his new… Read More Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas Interview

04/09/200904/10/2009 Robert Haines4 Comments

Listen to… Darwyn Cooke

Link here: http://blog.newsarama.com/2009/04/08/listen-to-jimmy-palm-hey-its-darwyn-cooke/

04/08/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Seaguy review at the Graphic Novel Reporter

Jeffery Klaehn reviews Seaguy (drawn by Canadian artist Cameron Stewart) on the Graphic Novel Reporter website. Here’s the link: http://www.graphicnovelreporter.com/content/seaguy-review

04/08/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Newsarama previews Jeff Lemire’s The Nobody

Newsarama has six pages of Jeff Lemire’s upcoming graphic novel “The Nobody” up for review!

04/08/200904/08/2009 Kevin A. Boyd

Eisner Award Nominees announced

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards announced their 2009 Nominees today for work published in 2008. Canadian cousins Mariko and Jillian Tamaki have been nominated for four categories (Best Publication for Tweens, Best Graphic Album – New, Mariko for Best Writer, Jillian for Best Artist) for Skim, published by Groundwood Books. Other Canadians nominated: Niko… Read More Eisner Award Nominees announced

04/07/200904/07/2009 Kevin A. Boyd