The central nominating committees for 2008 publications are still at work narrowing down their selections for the first round of selections. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee (Henry Mietkiewicz, John Adcock, John Bell, John MacMillan and Michel Viau) have finalized their choices for this year’s inductees into the Canadian Comic Book Creator Hall of Fame.… Read More JSA Update Feb. 11
Those of us that were at the NYCC this past weekend are now home again, and we’ll be getting things back on track here over the next few days. Needless to say it was a busy weekend for everyone who was there. One organizer indicated that there was as much as a 25,000 person jump… Read More Back from NYCC
If I have missed any works by Canadian Comic Book Creators, please leave a comment, or send me an email at jason@joeshusterawards.com. Avengers/Invaders #8 – Marvel US$2.99 Artwork by Stephen Sadowski. Preview at Comic Book Resources. Avengers: Nights Of Wundagore Trade Paperback – Marvel US$16.99 Artwork and Cover by John Byrne, Artwork by Gene Day.… Read More February 11th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
The third and final day at New York Comic Con, and the news featuring Canadian Comic Book Creators coming from the Big Apple. Source: Newsarama – NYCC ’09 – Dale Eaglesham on His Marvel Exclusive “Marvel announced at New York Comic Con that artist Dale Eaglesham is making the move to Marvel as the latest… Read More Canadian Comic Book Creators News from New York Comic Con – Day 3
Continuing with what I had posted earlier, here are some of news coming out of New York Comic Con today. Expect this to update throughout the day, so keep checking back to see the news related to Canadian Comic Book Creators. Source: Newsarama – NYCC ’09 – IDW – Dr Who Monthly and More “A… Read More Canadian Comic Book Creators News from New York Comic Con – Day 2
Since I’m experiencing New York Comic Con through the magical world of the Internet (and the coverage done by the great people over at Comic Book Resources and Newsarama), I thought I’d link up any news related to Canadian Comic Book Creators. Enjoy. Source: Comic Book Resourses – NYCC LIVE: Superman – Building a Better… Read More Canadian Comic Book Creators News from New York Comic Con – Day 1
With the release of Scott Pilgrim vol. 5: Scott Pilgrim vs. the Universe this past Wednesday, the New York Times profiles Scott Pilgrim creator, Bryan Lee O’Malley. The Beat also reports that the two signings that took place in New York, for the release of Scott Pilgrim vol. 5, both sold out of their copies… Read More New York Times profiles Bryan Lee O’Malley
Is there something special about your local comic shop? Do they deserve recognition for the wonderful in-store experience they provide? Do they go above and beyond, with a bright, well laid out, positive shopping experience? Perhaps some of the community outreach they did in 2008 deserves special attention. Well, you can help them achieve that… Read More Reminder – Retailer Award Nominations
If you notice on the sidebar to the right, there is a “Links to Canadian Creators” page. This list is still a work-in-progress, and will continue to be. I’ve only posted the first half of the list I have, and will hopefully post the rest of them in the near future. That being said, if… Read More Links to Canadian Creators Page is Live
Source: Comic Book Resources Todd McFarlane (Spawn, Amazing Spider-Man, Images Comics Co-Founder) and Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, Invincible, Image Comics Partner) team up for the upcoming series, HAUNT. The series is expected to be released in the Summer of 2009, and will be published by Image Comics. Canadian-born creator, Todd McFarlane, will be illustrating… Read More HAUNT by Todd McFarlane and Robert Kirkman (Teaser Image)
Beguiling manager Chris Butcher presents his thoughts on the Diamond threshold changes on his blog. Chris rightly pointed out in an earlier posting that under the new thresholds, the first Scott Pilgrim volume would probably not have met the requirements. Thankfully it did, and Scott Pilgrim has gone on to be a successful graphic novel… Read More The Beguiling’s Chris Butcher discusses the new Diamond thresholds
The Canadian Press TORONTO — BookExpo Canada, an annual publishing trade event, has been cancelled by Reed Exhibitions Canada, according to an industry website. The move follows defection of many of the country’s largest publishers and a growing number of independent houses, according to an online report by Publishers’ Weekly, which is owned by Reed.… Read More Not Happenings: Reed cancels Book Expo Canada
This upcoming weekend (February 6-8) it’s the New York Comic Con, the second largest comic book show in North America after San Diego Comic Con International. Lots of Canadian creators in attendance, such as: David Finch, Darwyn Cooke, Bryan Lee O’Malley, Bernard Chang, J. Torres, Leonard Kirk, Ray Fawkes, Yanick Paquette, Serge LaPointe, Cameron Stewart,… Read More Happenings: The New York Comic Con
Today we published the eligible list of creators who had work printed in French language publications. (See the pages section on the right). Thank you to our BD Coordinator Francis Hervieux for compiling the list! Francis is also coordinating the French Language Nominating Committee. Yesterday the Webcomics Coordinator published his list of eligible webcomics from… Read More Site updates & General Progress: February 2009
Our next creator interview is with the 2008 Fan Favourite Canadian Creator – English Language publications — Faith Erin Hicks. What part of a Canada are you from/where do you live now? I was born in Vancouver BC, moved to just outside of Toronto when I was five, and migrated to Halifax, Nova Scotia after… Read More Faith Erin Hicks interview
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 #0 – DC US$1.00 Back-Up Story containing artwork by Francis Manapul. The Age Of The Sentry #5 – Marvel US$2.99 Inks by Terry Pallot. Preview @ Comic Book Resources. Astonishing Tales… Read More February 4th, 2009 Releases featuring Canadian Creators
Presented today is the initial release of Webcomics for our 2009 Eligibility list. To qualify the creator must have produced webcomic work in 2008. Please note: a webcomic is often a collaborative medium, the Joe Shuster Awards apply only to Canadians working in comics. In the case of two Canadians working together, both… Read More 2008 The Eligible Creators List (Webcomics) for the 2009 Awards
The Joe Shuster Awards love comic shops big and small. If you would like to see your store profiled here, please contact us: retailers@joeshusterawards.com, and we would be happy to help you show off your store. John Roma of The Neutral Zone is a long time comic retailer who continues to love comics. Store Name: … Read More Comic Retailers – The Neutral Zone Comics and Collectables (Niagara Falls, ON)
Winter Toronto ComiCon – February 1 Features: Francis Manapul, Agnes Garbowska, Alvin Lee, Andy Belanger, Kalman Andrasofszky, Kent Burles, Diana Tamblyn, Lamin Martin, Marcio Takara, Dave Ross. US Guest: Kevin Maguire New York Comic Con – February 6-8 Features Canadian creator guests David Finch, Darwyn Cooke, Bryan Lee O’Malley, Bernard Chang, J. Torres, Leonard Kirk,… Read More Upcoming convention appearances: Jan. 30 – Mar. 1
Europe’s largest comics festival takes place this weekend (starting today). While the English language comics community is gearing up for next weekend’s New York Comic Con, it’s important to point out that many Canadian BD creators and publishers are in France this weekend at the largest European comics event, the Festival international de la bande… Read More Happenings: Angoulême Festival Jan 29 – Feb 1
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