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The Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award, the Joe Kubert Future Storyteller Scholarship, and the Joe Kubert Jumpstart Project Announced

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Iconic comic book artist Joe Kubert—and his commitment to teaching the next generation of comic book creators—will be honored with a major new award and two scholarship programs announced today. The first ever Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award will be awarded at the second annual Comic Con Revolution, to be held May 19 & 20 at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, CA.

The Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award is designed to recognize outstanding comic book creators who exemplify both Joe Kubert’s artistic talent and his commitment to nurturing the comic book community. In addition, the Joe Kubert Future Storyteller Scholarship is being established by Atomic Crush Events for first and second year students of The Kubert School, while the Joe Kubert Jumpstart Project will help graduates begin their career. The Kubert School will determine the recipient of the scholarship and jumpstart project based on merit and honors. The recipient of the Joe Kubert Jumpstart Project will be named by the school at this year’s graduation and the Joe Kubert Future Storyteller Scholarship will go into effect next year, allowing students to apply for the scholarship. The award and scholarship program were announced by The Kubert School in tandem with Atomic Crush Events, which runs Comic Con Revolution and will host the annual Joe Kubert Distinguished Storyteller Award Ceremony.

The recipient of the Joe Kubert Future Storyteller Scholarship will receive a one-time scholarship. Funding for the first annual Joe Kubert Future Storyteller Scholarship is provided by matching contributions from Atomic Crush Events, GeekChic Promotions, Storm King Comics and Superfan Promotions. Interested individuals and companies can also contribute to the scholarship program. The scholarship recipients will be announced later this year.

The recipient of the Joe Kubert Jumpstart Project will receive an artist alley table at any of the Comic Con Revolution events for one year and credit with SGX Print to create a pop-up banner and a limited print run of comic or art books. Storm King Comics’ Sandy King Carpenter will review the winning graduates’ portfolio, and Superfan Promotions will consult the winner of the award on how to best promote their work.

Widely beloved and acknowledged as one of the greatest comic book artists, Joe Kubert is most frequently associated with his work on Hawkman and Sgt Rock for DC Comics, his illustrations of Tarzan, and his gripping war stories. As The New York Times wrote after his death in 2012, “Mr. Kubert was often described as a war artist, but as he made clear in interviews and in his work, it was far more accurate to call him an antiwar artist. His distinctive visual style—raw, powerful and unstinting in emotional immediacy—was ideally suited to capturing the brutality of battle, and capture it he did, over more than a half-century.”

In 1976, Kubert and his wife Muriel established The Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art in Dover, NJ. Today, The Kubert School is the country’s only accredited trade school for comic-book artists, offering students a comprehensive three-year program. The first graduating class of 1978 included bestselling Swamp Thing artist Stephen R. Bissette, Tarzan artist Thomas Yeates, and Rick Veitch, creator of The One. Alumni include artists Kevin Colden, Amanda Conner, Shane Davis, Jan Duursema, Scott Kolins, Steve Lieber, Alex Maleev, Tom Mandrake, Rags Morales, Tom Raney, Bart Sears, Eric Shanower, and Timothy Truman; writer and inker Karl Kesel, Eisner award-nominated Jared K. Fletcher; acclaimed colorist Matt Hollingsworth; DC Comics VP of Manufacturing Administration Nick Napolitano, and Archie Comics President Mike Pellerito. Current faculty include his sons, the bestselling artists Adam and Andy Kubert, Mike Chen, Jan Duursema and others.

Masaya Matsukaze is Coming to Otakon

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Otakorp Inc. has added voice actor Masaya Matsukaze to the list of guests participating in Otakon 2018. Matsukaze is well-known for parts in such popular anime series as Code Geass: Akito the Exiled and Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.

Matsukaze has voiced Shin Hyuga Shaing in Code Geass: Akito the Exiled; Gaelio Bauduin in Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, and Brad Hunter in Zoids: New Zero Century.

In addition to his Mecha roles, fans may recognize him as the voice of Yasuhiro Hagakure in Danganronpa; Kyoya Ootori from Ouran Host Club; Protoman in Megaman Battle Network; or Ziosite in Sailor Moon Crystal.

Aoni Production Co. are helping bring Matsukaze to the convention.

Otakon 2018 will be held August 10-12, 2018 at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

New York Comic Con Announces Key Dates for Tickets

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New York Comic Con has sent an update about this year’s show to individuals. Here’s what you need to know:

Fan Verification Confirmation Email – By the end of the day on May 9th, fans with accounts from 2016 and 2017 will get an email to confirm their account details. Individuals who plan on purchasing tickets must confirm their account details by May 30th or the Fan Verification profile will be deleted and you will not be able to participate in the presale.

NYCC Badge Presale – Only verified fans from 2016 and 2017 will be eligible and it will take place Sunday, June 10.

Fan Verification Opens – If you want to purchase a badge and don’t have a previous profile, this will open on Wednesday, June 13.

Fan Verification Closes – Make sure you do the above before this date. That’s Sunday, July 8th.

NYCC Badges on Sale – All verified fans are eligible for this which takes place Sunday, July 15th.

SDCC 2018: Lights’ Skin&Earth will Feature Exclusive Access to New Art, Bonus Materials, and Album

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Alt-pop phenom and comics artist Lights has announced the graphic novel edition of her ground-breaking comic series Skin&Earth, set for release this July via Dynamite Entertainment. The six-issue story arc, written and illustrated in its entirety by Lights and in conjunction with last fall’s Skin&Earth album, is collected in a 200-page hardcover edition and trade paperback, along with a personal introduction by Lights, digital codes giving access to the music, and additional variant art, including a contribution by comic heavyweight, Jim Lee. The comic series and corresponding album are combined here for the first time in this interactive edition, which will be premiered by Lights at 2018 San Diego Comic Con.

The collected edition includes:

  • All six issues of the Skin&Earth comic book
  • Interactive ShareCodes to access the full album, music videos and other bonus content
  • Links to merch from the series
  • Variant art from Jim Lee, Joby Harris, Derek Lewis, Gianna Rose, and Matt Mitchell
  • New bonus content
  • Personal introduction from Lights
  • Dustjacket and special cover

Otakon Adds Nobutoshi Canna as a Guest

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Voice actor Nobutoshi Canna will be joining the guest roster for Otakon 2018.

Canna has voiced some popular anime characters, including Basara Nekki from Macross 7,
Chulainn/Lancer in the Fate series, Guts in Berserk, Kabuto in Naruto, as well as Gengar and Knuckles.

Otakorp would like to thank Aoni Production Co. for helping to bring Canna to this year’s convention.

Otakon 2018 will be held August 10-12, 2018 at the Walter Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Europe Comics Tours Canada

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Europe Comics, the all digital all European graphic novel venture, will be bringing four European creators to Canada for a series of events on May 10-20.

French creators Lewis Trondheim (Dungeon, NBM; Poppies of Iraq, D&Q; Maggy Garrisson, Europe Comics) and Brigitte Findakly (Poppies of Iraq, D&Q), Spaniard Nico Naranjo (Toucan Patrol, Europe Comics) and Belgian Wauter Mannaert (Weegee – Serial Photographer, Conundrum Press; El Mesias, Europe Comics) will be featured guests at TCAF. After TCAF, Lewis Trondheim and Brigitte Findakly will travel to Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver for a series of public events and school workshops, ending their tour at VanCAF.

Full details below and here and here.

Diamond Announces its 2018 San Diego Comic-Con PREVIEWS Exclusives

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Diamond Comic Distributors is offering seventeen extremely limited PREVIEWS exclusives for this year’s Comic-Con International: San Diego (July 19-22). The list includes variants of several popular Marvel titles, including The Amazing Spider-Man, Captain America, and Deadpool, a two-pack of Superman ViniMates vinyl figures to commemorate his 80thbirthday and landmark Action Comics #1000, an assortment of PVC and PX statues, and more! Comic-Con attendees will be able to preview the items at the Diamond PREVIEWS Booth #2401 and purchase from participating retailers on the show floor.

For more information and to pick up our one-sheet listing retailers on the show floor where you can purchase our SDCC PREVIEWS Exclusives, make sure to visit the Diamond PREVIEWS Booth #2401.

Comics & Graphic Novels

SDCC 2018 JIM HENSON BENEATH DARK CRYSTAL #1

(W) Adam Smith (A) Alexandria Huntington

Writer Adam Smith (Jim Henson’s Labyrinth 2017 Special) and artist Alexandria Huntington (Avengers Origins) present a new sequel to the hit film! The realm of Mithra is being rebuilt by the newly-crowned Ember Queen Thurma. But while she seeks to save all people, a long-forgotten tribe of Firelings disputes the legitimacy of her reign… and they have proof that another Fireling is the true heir to the throne. (MAR188001) Limited to 2,000 copies.

SDCC 2018 CHARLIES ANGELS #1

(W) John Layman (A) Joe Eisma

The Angels are back, baby! -The original Angels, Jill, Kelly and Sabrina! Travel back to the swingin’ 70s, and revisit the butt-kicking, crime-fighting, mold-breaking lady detectives who took 70s TV by storm, ready to do the same to comics 40 years later! Break out your bell-bottoms, feather your hair, and jump back to an era of peanut-farmer presidents, gargantuan gas-guzzlers and foxy female detectives… for a globe-trotting adventure that’s simply too big and epic for the 70s-era boob tube. Written by elderly Eisner winner and solicitation-writing former-superstar John Layman, and with art by his scrappy but lovable youngster pal, Joe Eisma. This is one comic you DON’T DARE TO MISS!!!! (MAR188166) Limited to 2,000 copies.

SDCC 2018 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #7 FOIL CVR

(W) Ian Flynn (A) Adam Bryce Thomas

Secrets revealed! After the dramatic events of the last two issues and the secret of Dr. Eggman, Sonic races off to shut down the organized Badniks at the source. Unfortunately, there’s more at play than Sonic has realized, and more powerful players…One of the first major villains of the new series revealed! Special foil cover to celebrate entering the second half of Sonic’s first year at IDW! (MAR188123) Limited to 2,000 copies.

SDCC 2018 MAGIC ORDER #1 (OF 6)

(W) Mark Millar (A) Olivier Coipel

We live in a world where we’ve never seen a monster, and The Magic Order is the reason we sleep safely in our beds. Magic meets the mob in The Magic Order, as five families of magicians-sworn to protect our world for generations-must battle an enemy who’s picking them off one by one. By day, they live among us as our neighbors, friends, and co-workers, but by night, they are the sorcerers, magicians, and wizards that protect us from the forces of darkness…unless the darkness gets them first. Mark Millar’s first Netflix comic book, drawn by the incredible Olivier Coipel (Amazing Spider-Man, Thor). (FEB188362) Limited to 2,000 copies.

SDCC 2018 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 VAR

(W) Nick Spencer (A) Ryan Ottley

An alien invasion hits New York City and the only one who can stop it is…Spider-Man?! But that’s far from all you’ll find here – a revelation from the past puts Peter Parker’s job, relationships, and whole life in jeopardy! And if even that’s not enough, you’ll see a new roommate, new love interests – and a new villain! Spider-Man goes back to basics courtesy of Nick Spencer (Secret Empire, Superior Foes of Spider-Man) and the Marvel debut of Ryan Ottley (Invincible)! Rated Teen. (MAR188242) Limited to 4,000 copies.

SDCC 2018 CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 VAR

(W) Ta-Nehisi Coates (A) Leinil Francis Yu

IT IS WINTER IN AMERICA. For over 70 years, he has stood in stalwart defense of our country and its people. But in the aftermath of Hydra’s takeover of the nation, Captain America is a figure of controversy, carrying a tarnished shield…and a new enemy is rising! Who are the Power Elite? And how do they intend to co-opt and corrupt the symbol that is Captain America? Rated Teen+ (MAR188238) Limited to 4,000 copies.

 

SDCC 2018 DEADPOOL #2 VAR

(W) Skottie Young (A) Nic Klein

COSMIC CALAMITY! A strange and powerful being from outer space is coming to destroy Earth – but WHY? WHO CARES?! Deadpool is totally going to merc it dead! Take that, space nerd! Ummm, that’s the right thing to do, right? And…Wade can do it? Right? And there totally won’t be any repercussions, right? RIGHT? I, uh…I’ve got a lot riding on this… Parental Advisory (MAR188239) Limited to 4,000 copies.

SDCC 2018 2018 VENOM #3 VAR

(W) Donny Cates (A) Ryan Stegman

Still recovering from his injuries, Eddie Brock – the Wicked Web-Slinger known as VENOM – has to defend NYC against the most powerful foe he’s ever faced! The only thing standing in his way? Miles Morales…SPIDER-MAN! Though Eddie and the symbiote have no qualms with this particular web-slinger, the same can’t be said for Miles’ feelings about Venom…Rated Teen+ (MAR188240) Limited to 4,000 copies.

 

SDCC 2018 X-23 #1 VAR

(W) Mariko Tamaki (A) Juann Cabal

Cloned from a warrior, raised as a killer, Laura Kinney has gone through hell and come out the other side a hero. After a stint as the All-New Wolverine, she returns to her roots as X-23 to make sure no one ever has to go through the horrors she did. With her sister Gabby and their pet Jonathan in tow, X-23 forges her own destiny in this new series by Mariko Tamaki (Hulk, Hunt for Wolverine: Claws of a Killer) and Juann Cabal (All new Wolverine, Elektra). Rated Teen+ (MAR188241) Limited to 4,000 copies.

Merchandise

SDCC 2018 DC COMICS 80TH ANN SUPERMAN VINIMATE

It’s Superman’s 80th birthday, and in the wake of his landmark 1000th issue, Diamond Select Toys is offering this commemorative two-pack of DC Vinimates vinyl figures! Based on his first appearance and modern-day look, these two 4-inch vinyl figures are sculpted in the block-figure style and strike trademark Superman poses. Limited to only 1,500 pieces, this exclusive two-pack comes packaged in a full-color window box. (JAN188825) Limited to 1,500 pieces.

SDCC 2018 MARVEL GALLERY GREY HULK PVC STATUE

Now that’s a Hulk of a different color! The Marvel Gallery line of PVC Dioramas returns to Comic-Con with a new variant that celebrates the multi-colored history of the Hulk. This new grey-skinned edition of Diamond Select Toys’ hit Hulk PVC features an all-new head sculpt and captures the character in one of his fan-favorite looks. Measuring approximately 11 inches tall, this diorama comes packaged in a full color window box. (JAN188824) Limited to 5,000 pieces.

SDCC 2018 MARVEL GALLERY WHITE PHOENIX PVC STATUE

The Phoenix has returned! Sweeping down from the stratosphere to once again merge with its favorite host, the Phoenix Force has returned to Comic-Con in the form of the X-Man Jean Grey, but in an all-new look! This white-costumed edition of Jean Grey as Phoenix captures the powerful entity in a frequently fan-requested look, and measures approximately 10 inches tall. She comes packaged in a full color window box. (JAN188826) Limited to 5,000 pieces.

SDCC 2018 MARVEL GALLERY UNMASKED X-23 PVC STATUE

She’s the best there is at what she does, and what she does isn’t pretty – but she is! Laura Kinney, a.k.a. X-23, a.k.a. the all-new Wolverine, removes her mask in this Comic-Con-exclusive Marvel Gallery PVC Diorama. Striking a menacing pose that contrasts with her fetching facial features, Laura stands approximately 9 inches tall atop an X-logo base, and comes packaged in a full-color window box. (JAN188827) Limited to 4,000 pieces.

SDCC 2018 DC CLASSIC HARLEY GREEN & PURPLE VINYL FIG

Harley Quinn has been around for over 25 years and she is as crazy as ever! This Previews-exclusive variant of the 7-inch Classic Harley Quinn vinyl figure highlights her connection to The Joker by giving her classic jester costume a green-and-purple makeover. She playfully holds her signature mallet behind her back as a reminder that, when Harley is around, mayhem is always just moments away! Designed by Pedro Astudillo and Anders Ehrenborg, the figure is packaged inside a display-worthy window box. (DEC178678) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2018 POP MARVEL TELEPORTING LOCKJAW & BLACK BOLT

Meet the ruler of the Inhumans, Black Bolt, and his teleporting canine sidekick, Lockjaw, stylized as a Marvel Pop! two-pack. The duo is being released as a 2018 San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, and the figures stand 3 3/4″ tall with the vital inclusion of forehead antennas that help them control their powers. Black Bolt is glow in the dark for nocturnal adventures requiring illumination and Lockjaw is depicted mid-teleportation. (DEC178718) Limited to 15,000 pieces.

SDCC 2018 DC COMICS BATMAN WHO LAUGHS PX STATUE

From the popular Dark Nights Metal series comes this stunning statue of the “jokerized” Batman from the Dark Multiverse, the Batman Who Laughs! Standing 8.1 inches tall, this prince of chaos is featured in his signature buckled outfit that’s covered in small details to really bring this Batman to life. Each Previews Exclusive statue is hand painted with metallic details, individually numbered, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (SEP178828) Limited to 2,000 pieces.

SDCC 2018 VOLTRON HYPERPHASE VOLTRON PX 5PC GIFT SET

Voltron was built to harness the mysterious Quintessence energy and establish peace and harmony throughout the universe!  Face with the Galra’s innumerable armies, the Voltron team taps into Princess Allura’s unique connection to the Quintessence and imbues the Lions with this energy, upgrading their weapons systems and supercharging this robotic defender! The legend comes alive when the Lengendary Lions are combined to form the unbeatable defender of the universe, Voltron!  These five powerful Lions transform and combine to form a towering 16” Voltron action figure with lights and over 50 phrases and sound effects from the DreamWorks ™ series Voltron legendary Defender. Includes all new Quintessence enhanced projectile launchers! (JAN189071) Limited to 3,000 pieces.

Eat a Chimichanga for Lunch with the Co-Creator of Deadpool

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Comic Con Revolution, the Inland Empire’s only comic book convention is hosting a screening of Deadpool 2 and Q&A with the character co-creator, writer Fabian Nicieza prior to the movie. The screening will take place on the day the film opens across the country: on May 18, 2018 AT 10 AM PT. Ticket packages for this one time only event are tiered –from $30 (to be one of the 150 fans to attend the screening and on stage conversation) to $125 (to be one of the 20 people who will enjoy a Chimichanga for lunch with Nicieza following the screening and Q&A). All packages include a ticket to the screening, an autograph card and Comic Con Revolution Enamel Pin. Tickets are limited first come first serve.

In its second year, Comic Con Revolution is expanding for the first time to two full days of programming. The Inland Empire’s only comic convention will be held on May 19 & 20 at the Ontario Convention Center and will feature over 160 Exhibitors and nearly 200 guests including  Jason Aaron (Star Wars, Thor, Scalped), Greg Baldwin (Samurai Jack, Avatar: The Last Airbender), Sandy King Carpenter (Film Producer & Comic Writer), Howard Chaykin (American Flagg!, Satellite Sam), Ming Chen (AMC’s Comic Book Men) Matthew Clark (Doom Patrol, Outsiders), Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-Men), Kevin Conroy (Batman: The Animated Series), Neo Edmund (Power Rangers), Carols Ferro (Gears of War), Derek Dridolfs (Li’l Gotham, Batman: Arkham Unhinged), Steven Gordon (X-Men: Evolution), Travis Hanson (Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er), Ray-Anthony Height (X-Men Blue, Superb), Tom Hodges (Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Herb Jefferson Jr. (Battlestar Galactica), Doug Jung (Star Trek Beyond, The Cloverfield Experiment), Scott Koblish (Deadpool, Excalibur), Jim Krueger (Universe X, Earth X), Mike Kunkel (Herobear and the Kid), Mike Mathew (Star Wars, She-Hulk), Jonboy Meyers (The Inhumans, Teen Titans), Todd Nauck (Young Justice, Teen Titans Go!), Dustin Nguyen (Descender, DC Secret Hero Society), Fabian Nicieza (Deadpool & X-Force), Diane Pershing (Batman: The Animated Series – Voice of Poison Ivy), Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo), Peter Shinkoda (Daredevil, Falling Skies), Cat Staggs (Wonder Woman, Smallville), Art Thibert (Ultimate Spider-Man, Trinity), Tommy Walker (Daredevil, Henry Danger), Marv Wolfman (Marvel’s Blade, New Teen Titans) and Timothy Zahn (Star Wars Novelist).  Additional announcements will be made as guests continue to confirm and support the show.

Ticket Packages

Civilian – $30 (limited to 150)

     – Ticket to screening of Deadpool 2 with co-creator Fabian Nicieza

     – Autograph card

     – Comic Con Revolution Enamel Pin

  Hero – $40

     – Ticket to screening of Deadpool 2 with co-creator Fabian Nicieza

     – Autograph card

     – Comic Con Revolution Enamel Pin

     – Print – limited edition Creating Deadpool Print

     – Chance to win a custom dialogue Deadpool print

 Anti Hero – $60

–  – Ticket to screening of Deadpool 2 with co-creator Fabian Nicieza

     – Autograph card

     – Comic Con Revolution Enamel Pin

     – Comic Con Revolution Logo Tee

     – Print – limited edition Creating Deadpool Print

     – Chance to win a custom dialogue Deadpool print

Chimichanga – $125 (limited to 20)

     – Ticket to screening of Deadpool 2 with c-creator Fabian Nicieza

     – Autograph card

     – Comic Con Revolution Enamel Pin

     – Comic Con Revolution Logo Tee

     – Print limited edition Creating Deadpool Print

     – Chance to win a custom dialogue Deadpool print

     – Chimichanga Lunch with Fabian Nicieza

SDCC 2018: Batwoman DC Pumps Vinyl Figure San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive

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Cryptozoic Entertainment has announced the presale for the San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Batwoman DC Pumps vinyl figure. The figure will only be available for pick-up at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 and will retail for $15 which is non-refundable.

The SDCC-exclusive variant of 2.25-inch Batgirl DC Pumps vinyl figure is limited to 300 figures. It’s packaged in high-fashion-style shoebox with foil sticker marking it as exclusive as well as being numbered at the bottom. There’s a limit of 5 per customer.

At 10 am PST on May 1, 2018, visit this page and the link to the presale will appear here. (If you have technical issues seeing the link after 10 am PST, please clear your browser cache.)

A shoe fit for Gotham City’s famed female vigilante! Here’s your chance to own the Batwoman DC Pumps vinyl figure created exclusively for San Diego Comic-Con 2018! You can avoid missing out on this extremely limited figure by purchasing it now and then picking it up at Cryptozoic’s Booth #115 during Comic-Con.

Batwoman is a variant of the Batgirl DC Pumps vinyl figure, part of Cryptozoic’s collectibles line featuring miniature high-heeled shoes inspired by the costumes, props, and personalities of DC’s favorite female Super Heroes and Super-Villains. The figure pays homage to the black-and-red costume of Batwoman, a.k.a. Kate Kane, in current comic books from DC.

2 Weeks until the Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2018!

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The 2018 Toronto Comic Arts Festival is just two weeks away, and this incredible and international celebration of comic books—graphic novels, manga, bande desinee, WHATEVER you want to call them—is going to be a can’t miss event for comic fans in the city and around the world!

With a diverse and exciting line-up of programs leading up to the festival, amazing panels and interviews throughout the weekend, and more than 400 authors and publishers from over 20 countries around the world in attendance, TCAF has grown to be one of the most respected and well-attended pure comic book events in North America, with PLENTY of opportunities for great stories to be told. 

Over 100 Debuting Books!

TCAF 2018 will see more than 100 new works released in conjunction with the festival! And better yet, all authors in attendance to sign and share their works with you!

  • French author Yvan Algabé sees his powerful treatise on contemporary society released in English for the first time in Yellow Negroes and Other Imaginary Creators, by the New York Review of Books.
  • Toronto’s Georgia Webber releases her long-awaited memoir, detailing her battle with vocal disability, DUMB, by Fantagraphics Books.
  • Japan’s Inio Asano metaphorizes the heavy burden hanging over the heads of the next generation when massive alien spacecraft invade… and then do nothing, floating omniously over Tokyo for years, in Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction from VIZ Media

Get a full list of debuts at the convention website.

Two Knights at TCAF!

Did you know that two different TCAF Featured Guests have been KNIGHTED?! It’s true!

Françoise Mouly was decorated by the French government as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2001! She’s the groundbreaking editor of venerable alt-comix classic RAW Magazine, the art editor of The New Yorker, and the co-founder and publisher of children’s graphic novel publisher TOON BOOKS, which will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at TCAF!

Lewis Trondheim was also decorated by the French government as a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, in 2005! He has created or co-created over 100 French-language graphic albums, and is attending TCAF with his wife and creative partner Brigitte Findakly, in support of their memoir and historical chronicle, Poppies of Iraq (Drawn & Quarterly).

Check out the full list of guests.

Special Events Galore!

TCAF is about the authors and the books, but we present so many exciting ways to interact with the medium of comics! From gallery exhibitions to a “Comic Book Opera”, the TCAF 2018 programme is full of great events!

  • Hockey Noir: A Comic Book Opera: TCAF has teamed with ECM+ and Continuum to present a brand new Opera, HOCKEY NOIR, with Libretto by Canadian Graphic Novelist Cecil Castellucci! Danger, passion, and a Toronto/Montreal hockey rivalry! Tickets now available!
  • Toronto: Past, Present, and Future: This year’s TCAF Kick-Off event at the Appel Salon on Friday May 11 at 6:30pm will feature generations of Toronto cartoonists including Fiona Smyth (Sneaky Dee’s exterior artist), Ho Che Anderson (KING), and Hartley Lin (Young Frances) talking about the history of graphic novels in Toronto, and the future for artists in the city.
  • TCAF Turns 15: This is the Festival’s 15th Anniversary, and its 10th held at Toronto Reference Library. We’re celebrating with the largest and most internationally diverse list of exhibitors ever!

Get the full list of events.

Comics for all ages and interests!

TCAF is a great big event that contains so many different styles, scenes, and cliques within it that every audience is bound to find something to enjoy at the Festival!

  • TCAF Kids Area: Head to the Forest Hill Ballroom of the Marriott Bloor-Yorkville for 2 full days of programming for kids! Famous picture book and graphic novel creators will be reading their books, running crafts, drawing with kids, and so much more!
  • Wowee Zonk!: The best in outre, avant-garde, and outsider comics art comes to TCAF courtesy of the Wowee Zonk collective. Check out the Browsery Space in Toronto Reference Library!
  • Zineland Terrace: New for TCAF 2018, ZINELAND TERRACE will be taking over the upper level of the venerable Cumberland Terrace, at Cumberland and Yonge Street, with dozens of Toronto and international zinesters showing their wares! Including workshops on screenprinting and making your own zine!
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