Bleeding Cool talks to Zac Thompson about AfterShock aftermath
In a recent article published by Bleeding Cool, Zac Thompson discussed his efforts to secure money owed to him by AfterShock Comics after the published filed for bankruptcy. Read more at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-shock-of-dealing-with-aftershock-zac-thompson-john-layman/
Kate Beaton reflects on environmental aspects of Ducks
Boing Boing published an interview with Kate Beaton to discuss the environmental details found in her graphic novel Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands. Read more at https://boingboing.net/2023/07/05/an-interview-with-cartoonist-kate-beaton-on-the-environmental-aspects-of-her-graphic-novel-ducks.html
Canadians Nominated for 2023 Eisner Awards
This year’s 2023 Eisner Awards nominees recognize the outstanding work of talented Canadian comic book creators. The list includes:
Best Short Story
- J. Bone for “Finding Batman” with Kevin Conroy in DC Pride 2022 (DC)
- Margaret Atwood for “Silent All These Years” with David Mack, in Tori Amos: Little Earthquakes (Z2)
Best Single Issue/One Shot
- Jed Mackay for Mary Jane & Black Cat Beyond with and C. F. Villa (Marvel)
Best Continuing Series
- Chip Zdarsky for Daredevil with Marco Checchetto and Rafael de Latorre (Marvel)
Best New Series
- Chip Zdarsky for Public Domain (Image)
Best Publication for Kids (9-12)
- Johnnie Christmas for Swim Team (HarperAlley)
Best Publication for Teens (13-17)
- Danica Brine for Chef’s Kiss with Jarrett Melendez (Oni)
Best Graphic Memoir
- Kate Beaton for Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands (Drawn & Quarterly)
Best Graphic Album – Reprint
- Jeff Lemire for Mazebook Dark Horse Direct Edition (Dark Horse)
- Darwyn Cooke for Parker: The Martini Edition—Last Call with Richard Stark, Ed Brubaker, and Sean Phillips (IDW)
Best Writer
- Chip Zdarsky for Stillwater (Image Skybound); Daredevil (Marvel)
Best Writer/Artist
- Kate Beaton for Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands (Drawn & Quarterly)
Best Coloring
- Dave McCaig for The Incal: Psychoverse (Humanoids)
Best Webcomic
- Tony Cliff for Delilah Dirk: Practical Defence Against Piracy
2023 Hall of Fame
- Todd McFarlane (nominee)
- Win Mortimer (deceased)
The Eisner Hall of Fame Awards will be handed out during Comic-Con on the morning of July 21.
Sneak peak at Emily Carroll’s Graphic Novel A Guest In The House
Bleeding Cool provided an advance look into the upcoming graphic novel from Emily Carroll. Slated for sale on August 15th, A Guest In The House is to be published by FirstSecond. Read more at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/look-inside-emily-carrollgraphic-novel-a-guest-in-the-house/
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Notes In The Gutter
While it’s no surprise that the social media landscape has been going through a ‘rough time’, it would appear that the comic book community eagerly embraced the new Threads platform. This site can also be found there posting as well with the handle https://www.threads.net/@truenorthcountrycomics