Ken Steacy: Modern Myths & Icons art show in Victoria, BC until March 28

From the The martlett: The University of Victoria’s Independant Newspaper: What: Modern Myths and Icons: The Comic Art of Ken Steacy Where: Winchester Galleries, 2260 Oak Bay Road, Victoria BC When: now until March 28 In his 35-year career as a comic book illustrator/author, Ken Steacy never thought he would have his work displayed in… Read More Ken Steacy: Modern Myths & Icons art show in Victoria, BC until March 28

March 25th, 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 Cartoon Network Block Party #55 – DC/Johnny US$2.50 Story Written by Sam Agro. Disney/Pixar’s Incredibles: Family Matters #1 – BOOM Studios US$2.99 Artwork by Marcio Takara. Preview at Comic Book Resources. Futurama Comics… Read More March 25th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators

Canadian comic book character Dan Cooper may have inspired hijacker “D.B. Cooper”

A National Post article by Randy Boswell reports that the FBI have revealed that the name and escape method of infamous airline hijacker D.B. Cooper may have been inspired by French Canadian comic hero Dan Cooper of the Royal Canadian Air Force: An FBI agent probing one of the bureau’s most famous cold cases —… Read More Canadian comic book character Dan Cooper may have inspired hijacker “D.B. Cooper”

Jeff Lemire’s next project: SWEET TOOTH for DC/Vertigo, debuts in September 2009

For Immediate Release: DC/VERTIGO Announces New Monthly Series By JEFF LEMIRE DC Comics’ mature readers imprint VERTIGO has announced that Eisner-nominated comics creator Jeff Lemire (Essex County, The Nobody) will be writing and illustrating a new monthly ongoing series entitled SWEET TOOTH.  The series will launch this September,  only two months after Lemire’s Vertigo debut… Read More Jeff Lemire’s next project: SWEET TOOTH for DC/Vertigo, debuts in September 2009

Joe Shuster’s final interview with Henry Mietkiewicz

For your enjoyment we’ve posted Joe Shuster’s final interview in April 1992 with JSA Hall of Fame Committee Chair and former Toronto Star Reporter Henry Mietkiewicz. In the interview, Shuster’s Canadian heritage and memories of his childhood in Toronto and how they shaped his career as a young cartoonist are discussed. Shuster was born in… Read More Joe Shuster’s final interview with Henry Mietkiewicz

Action Comics #1: 1st appearance of Siegel & Shuster’s Superman sells for US$317,200 on Comic-Connect

Courtesy of the ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK – A rare copy of the first comic book featuring Superman has sold for $317,200 (U.S.) in an Internet auction. The previous owner had bought it for less than a buck. It’s one of the highest prices ever paid for a comic book, a likely testament to the… Read More Action Comics #1: 1st appearance of Siegel & Shuster’s Superman sells for US$317,200 on Comic-Connect

In the news: Kids become Heroes at the Orillia Opera House

Courtesy of the Orillia Packet & Times’s reporter Sara Ross:. They weren’t dressed in long capes and red tights, but 11 local children turned into comic book heroes and villains at the Orillia Opera House yesterday with the superhuman help of The Director’s Cut, a Newmarket-based business that provides educational workshops. Sunny Stranks, 11, joined… Read More In the news: Kids become Heroes at the Orillia Opera House

Comic Retailers – Worlds Collide (Oshawa, ON)

With 26 years in business, Tim Simms of Worlds Collide must be doing something right! If you would like to see your store profiled here, please contact us: retailers@joeshusterawards.com. Owner’s Name:  Tim Simms Manager’s Name:  Tim Simms Number of Employees:  4 Years in Business:  26 Physical Address:  80 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 4S2… Read More Comic Retailers – Worlds Collide (Oshawa, ON)

UDON posts list of Darkstalkers Tribute Book Fan Entry Winners

Editor Jim Zubkavich writes: It’s been a crazy week and a half while we went through every fan entry for Darkstalkers Tribute. So many entries! Once again, we’re humbled and awed by the incredible fan response to this book. It was incredibly difficult narrowing down the choices and making our final picks. We’ve done our… Read More UDON posts list of Darkstalkers Tribute Book Fan Entry Winners