Tegan O’Neil Reviews Michael Deforge’s Holy Lacrimony for The Comics Journal. From the article: It’s resonant. I read it about a week ago and in the time needed to gather my thoughts those thoughts matured alongside the story ripening in my brain. For all his skill as an artist Michael DeForge is no slouch asContinueContinue reading “Tegan O’Neil Reviews Michael Deforge’s Holy Lacrimony for The Comics Journal”
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The Comics Journal: ‘I became much happier and healthier when I started telling stories’: A talk with Jeff Lemire
Jason Bergman interviews Jeff Lemire for an extensive talk about comics and his life, upon the release of his newest book 10,000 Ink Stains: A Memoir. From the article: JASON BERGMAN: What made you want to write a memoir?JEFF LEMIRE: Well, it started on Substack. A number of comic creators back in, I guess, 2021,ContinueContinue reading “The Comics Journal: ‘I became much happier and healthier when I started telling stories’: A talk with Jeff Lemire”
TONIGHT! Drawing and Comics Readings at Squirly’s! 7pm!
From the magic of Instagram hosted by Paterson Hodgson! Fun Monday Party Alert – July 14 join us on the back patio at @squirlys for drawing and comic readings. 7-9pm Drawing Jam + Spaghetti specials night9pm (sundown) Comic readings ! If you haven’t seen a comic reading before, we will be projecting comics on a screen andContinueContinue reading “TONIGHT! Drawing and Comics Readings at Squirly’s! 7pm!”
Élise Gravel, Michel Rabagliati among 83 Appointed to Order of Canada
From Quill and Quire: Prolific Montreal-based children’s book authors and illustrators Élise Gravel and Marianne Dubuc, whose works have been published in many languages, were named as members of the Order of Canada. Dubuc is the creator of more than 25 books and Gravel is the author-illustrator of almost 50 books exploring such topics asContinueContinue reading “Élise Gravel, Michel Rabagliati among 83 Appointed to Order of Canada”
Jim Munroe and Eric Kim sign Zeroed Out at The Beguiling Wed July 3!
From Jim’s website: Happy to announce the release of my new sci-fi rom-com graphic novel, Zeroed Out! What if shapeshifting aliens came to Earth, but instead of taking over they just fix all our problems? Matias might be living in a utopia, but being dumped still sucks. So he distracts himself with his work, taking theContinueContinue reading “Jim Munroe and Eric Kim sign Zeroed Out at The Beguiling Wed July 3!”
Toronto Comic Jam Recap: June 29, 2025
It was a hot night on a long weekend and about 20 brave souls made it out to the cool back room of The Cameron House to draw comics together! Was nice to see new and old jammers hanging out together! We published a very thick May jam book featuring a cover by the alwaysContinueContinue reading “Toronto Comic Jam Recap: June 29, 2025”
Video Hosers Special with Special Guest Prof. Caitlin McGurk of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library!
A fun episode where our Video Hoser hosts revisit Canadian/Ontario based comics nostalgia touchstones such as Canadian-produced, old-skool documentary, Comic Book Confidential, comic book store the Silver Snail and TVO program Prisoners of Gravity, among other stuff, and discuss with Caitlin McGurk, Curator of Comics and Cartoon Art at Ohio’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library andContinueContinue reading “Video Hosers Special with Special Guest Prof. Caitlin McGurk of The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library!”
Maurice Vellekoop Wins Ontario’s Prestigious Trillium Book Award
Maurice Vellekoop’s memoir, I’m Glad We Had This Time Together (Random House Canada / Penguin Random House Canada) won one of Ontario’s most prestigious book awards last week, just after winning the Doug Wright Award for best graphic novel two weeks ago during the Toronto Comic Arts Festival! Maurice Vellekoop’s book is the first graphicContinueContinue reading “Maurice Vellekoop Wins Ontario’s Prestigious Trillium Book Award”
DIY Comics School Toronto!
From the Meetup group: Details Use parallel working/body doubling to help focus on your comic, trade critiques or zines, study reference books or just get inspired! Meet on the ground floor of the Toronto Reference Library! The organizer will be wearing a bright orange t-shirt. Check out the meetup here!
Hamilton’s Cartoon Foundry June 14 Features Jason Loo
https://cartoonfoundry.ca/f/flash-marvel-artist-jason-loo-added-to-artists-alley From the Cartoon Foundry website! Hamilton’s Annual Festival of Cartooning, Comics, and Graphic Narrative! Celebrate the Art of Cartooning in Hamilton. The Cartoon Foundry is a not-for-profit, art-focused event that promotes and celebrates the art of cartooning in Hamilton. We aim to create a vibrant and inclusive community for cartoonists of all levels andContinueContinue reading “Hamilton’s Cartoon Foundry June 14 Features Jason Loo”
The Toronto Comic Jam 