Author Archives: Dave Howard

Fall 2026 calendar of events

All events are online. Please register by email, one week before the event, to comicssymposium@gmail.com. Most talks start at 7pm on Tuesdays unless otherwise noted. Curated by Austin English, Bill Kartalopoulos, Lilli Carré, and Ben Katchor. Sept. 1 – Roman Muradov Sept 7 – Monday – Sean Christensen Sept 15 – Paul Tumey on MiltContinueContinue reading “Fall 2026 calendar of events”

The Anguished August Toronto Comic Jam, Sunday Aug 30, 7-11pm at The Cameron House

Summer is almost over. Despite all of the smog, wildfire smoke and searing sun, it’s been amazing to have so many new people joining in on the fun at the Toronto Comic Jam. Let’s keep the good times going August 30th in the backroom of the Cameron House. We’re sure to have a few surprisesContinueContinue reading “The Anguished August Toronto Comic Jam, Sunday Aug 30, 7-11pm at The Cameron House”

TONIGHT!: The next Toronto Comic Jam is Sunday July 26th, 7:00pm at the Cameron House

The Sun is swelteringly hot outside so feel free to take refuge in the backroom of the Cameron House for the July instalment of the Toronto Comic Jam. The drawings will be so cool, that you’ll need a sweater. There will be refreshing refreshments, warm conversations and Big Shiny Tunes playing. We’ll save you aContinueContinue reading “TONIGHT!: The next Toronto Comic Jam is Sunday July 26th, 7:00pm at the Cameron House”

THIS SUNDAY: The next Toronto Comic Jam is Sunday July 26th, 7:00pm at the Cameron House

The Sun is swelteringly hot outside so feel free to take refuge in the backroom of the Cameron House for the July instalment of the Toronto Comic Jam. The drawings will be so cool, that you’ll need a sweater. There will be refreshing refreshments, warm conversations and Big Shiny Tunes playing. We’ll save you aContinueContinue reading “THIS SUNDAY: The next Toronto Comic Jam is Sunday July 26th, 7:00pm at the Cameron House”

Globe and Mail: Meet Chip Zdarsky, the Canadian behind Captain America

From the Globe and Mail: For some time now, a Canadian has been calling the shots on the most American of comic-book characters. Chip Zdarsky, who lives on Denman Island in British Columbia, is the author of the monthly Captain America title published by Marvel Comics. Read the article here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/6fd7b11021b036f95e006bd38160cf8b7334c3a528b6799841581feddc12f01c/XTTGBDOVVVF6TGROSIYOUOSJCE

Publishers Weekly: D&Q Defends ‘Charity & Sylvia’ from Historian’s Criticism

From Publishers Weekly: Vermont cartoonist laureate Tillie Walden’s graphic history Charity & Sylvia, published June 16 by Drawn & Quarterly, has drawn criticism from historian Rachel Hope Cleves, who alleges that the book is an adaptation of her own book of the same name and that the author and publisher failed to sufficiently credit andContinueContinue reading “Publishers Weekly: D&Q Defends ‘Charity & Sylvia’ from Historian’s Criticism”