Here’s my chat with with Dino Caruso. The podcast is available on Apple Podcasts.
Dino is a writer with work published by Action Lab, Markosia and Caliber. Dino has produced numerous short comics in a variety of anthologies including Yonge At Heart, The 27 Club – A Comic Anthology, Twisted Christmas Volume 2 and many more.
During our chat, Dino offered some hints and tips for writers getting into the comic book industry. He providing his own experiences in collaborating with others including how to meet like-minded creators. Dino suggested it’s vital to do important research before deciding on a publisher.
You can discover more about Dino on Twitter at @CarusoComics and online at http://www.dinocaruso.ca/
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Here’s some of the current news about Canadian comic book creators and supporters.
Gamespot published their list of the best comics and graphics novels of 2019. The list includes:
– Daredevil by Chip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto
– Spider-Man: Life Story by Chip Zdarsky and Mark Bagley
– Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki and Steve Pugh
– Martian Manhunter by Riley Rossmo and Steve Orlando
You can read more at Gamespot.com
https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2019/2900-3330/9/
Den of Geek! released their list of the best comics of 2019 as well. Among the many is Second Coming by Richard Pace, Leonard Kirk, Mark Russell and Andy Troy
You can read more at DenOfGeek.com
https://www.denofgeek.com/us/books/284857/best-comics-of-2019
Marvel published the list of Marvel editor’s favourite books of the decade. The list includes:
– Secret Avengers by Michael Walsh and Ales Kot (as chosen by Sarah Brunstad)
– Uncanny X-Men by Chris Bachalo and Brian Michael Bendis (as chosen by Sarah Brunstad)
– Ms. Marvel by Adrian Alphona, G. Willow Wilson and others (as chosen by Wil Moss)
– Wolverine & The X-Men by Chris Bachalo, Jason Aaron and others (as chosen by Wil Moss)
– The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl by Ryan North and Ericka Henderson (as chosen by Kathleen Wiseski)
– Howard The Duck by Chip Zdarsky and Joe Quinones (as chosen by Jake Thomas)
– Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat! by Kate Leth and Brittney Williams (as chosen by Jake Thomas)
You can read more at Marvel.com
https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-s-editors-reveal-their-favorite-books-of-the-decade
The Comics Journal offered their best of 2019 list that includes:
– Leaving Richard’s Valley by Michael DeForge
– When I Arrived At The Castle by Emily Carroll
– Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
– Creation by Sylvia Nickerson
– Sobek by James Stokoe
– Pope Hats by Hartley Lin
– Dakwäkãda Warriors by Cole Pauls
You can read more at TCJ.com
http://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2019/
The AV Club published their list of the 20 best comics of 2019. That list includes:
– The Dreaming with guest artist Marguerite Sauvage
– Far Sector featuring art by Jamal Campbell written by N.K. Jemisin
– Gideon Falls written by Jeff Lemire with art by Andrea Sorrentino
– Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me written by Mariko Tamaki with art by Rosemary Valero O’Connell
– Sobek by James Stokoe
You can read more at Aux.AVClub.com
https://aux.avclub.com/the-20-best-comics-of-2019-1840464630
Screen Rant offered this list of the 10 best comic book creators of 2019 that includes:
– Jamal Campbell for Naomi and Far Sector
– Mariko Tamaki for Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass and Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me
You can read more at ScreenRant.com
https://screenrant.com/best-comic-book-writers-artists-of-2019/
Polygon posted their list of the best comics of 2019. Notables include:
– Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me written by Mariko Tamaki with art by Rosemary Valero-O’Connell
– Naomi: Season One with art by Jamal Campbell and written by Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker
You can read more at Polygon.com
https://www.polygon.com/comics/2019/2/8/18215983/best-comics-2019-dc-marvel-image-collections
BlackSciFi published their list of the top black comics of 2019. The list includes:
– Far Sector with art by Jamal Campbell and written by N.K. Jemisin
– Ret:Con with art by Paris Alleyne and Jordi Perez that’s written by Robert Jeffrey II
– Naomi: Season One with art by Jamal Campbell and written by Brian Michael Bendis and David. F. Walker
You can read more at BlackSci-Fi.com
https://blacksci-fi.com/top-black-comics-of-2019/
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