Lockdown Loose Ends
Well, here we are. It’s the middle of June and I, along with many Nova Scotians, have been sitting in full or partial lockdown for eight weeks. Since the last week of April, I have only left my apartment a…
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Recent Reads, Part 1
Being a slow reader with many interests means that my “to-read” list is an ongoing work in progress. I recently made a push to chip away at my massive list and so, in another two part write up, I thought…
Jeff Lemire
When the New 52 rolled around for DC Comics, the comic publisher used the relaunching of all of their comic related properties to instill from fresh blood into most of their series. Jeff Lemire would spearhead the relaunching of Animal…
Johnny Canuck Kickstarter Campaign
Longtime readers know that we love us some Golden Age Canadian comics at CBD, and over the weekend I got a chance to sit down with Comics Historian and Publisher Rachel Richey to talk about her latest project, bringing back Canadian Hero and icon Johnny Canuck!
Home Ice
Let me then try to point to a few times in the WECA books that specifically locate the action on Canadian soil or at least, in some way, make it clear that the story is taking place in Canada or, finally, directly connect the story to Canada.
Review | The Underwater Welder
Sometimes the things we bury deep within ourselves refuse to stay buried.
Fan Expo | DC creators present the future at all-access panel
DC comics hosted its first of three all-access panels at Fan Expo in Toronto August 24, featuring a host of the company's brightest creators as they chatted with fans for the better part of an hour
ANIMAL MAN Vol. 1 The Hunt
ANIMAL MAN Vol. 1 The Hunt Collects Animal Man #1-6 Written by Jeff Lemire Art by Travel Foreman Published May 2, 2012 DC Comics, 144-page paperback, $14.99 Content rated T+ – Teen Plus Order online: Amazon, Book Depository The launch…
Auteur Theory
So the DC Comic Solicits were released yesterday to a big underwhelming thud. It’s not that there weren’t any interesting ideas shown; see the wonderful solicit for Wonder Woman. It’s just I’m underwhelmed with a sense of not caring. I…
Fan Expo Canada 2011 Announces Their Guests!
Hobbystar has really pulled out all the stops to make sure that the customers are getting the most out of the now 4 day convention. Announced earlier today, the guestline up is quite the who's who of the comic world. Check out the list inside.
Suddenly/Meanwhile | Steranko’s The Block
I recently came across a wonderful little story done by Jim Steranko for Comixscene #4, published May-June of 1973. ‘The Block’ isn’t the world’s best story, nor is it Steranko’s best work; it’s very heavy handed in delivering it’s message…
Suddenly/Meanwhile… | Speaking Real Words
Wherein Pete discusses numerous subjects that enter his mind. Including Mark Bagley's return to Marvel, Jason Aaron, Bendis and Geoff Johns, Zot and 20th Century boys. Oh and Daredevil.. lots of Daredevil.
CBD’s 52Q | #18: “Who/What did 2010 belong to?”
Every week CBD’s Editor in Chief Pete DeCourcy asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers, we’ll be doing this for 52 weeks. Tip of the hat goes to the gang at Scans_Daily for the inspiration.…
Toronto's Fan Expo 2010 | Day One – Pete's Eye View
Fan Expo is absolutely crazy. Usually Friday is the dead day, the day that you don’t have to worry as much about the crowds. This was definitely not the case. Luckily it’s Canadian comic crowds so everyone is really nice,…
Last Week in Panels
Pete gives you his take on the best panels from last week's comics.
Of Sweet Tooths and Superboys: Chatting with Jeff Lemire
You don’t often come across that many brand new writer/artists working for the Big Two anymore, that could be the reason why Jeff Lemire seems like such a rarity in this industry. He’s known for slice of life, lyrical biographical…
Lemire and Gallo to Bring Superboy to new heights
DC Comics announced this morning that Jeff Lemire will launch a Superboy ongoing series later this year with artist Pier Gallo. A one-off co-feature in August’s Action Comics #982 will kick off the new title. Lemire, an award-winning cartoonist best…
Sneak Peek: Sweet Tooth #2
I’ve been a huge fan of Jeff Lemire. If I get enough drinks into me and I’m getting pretty emotional urge me to talk about the end of Essex County vol 2. Seriously, the scene where all the hockey players…