PARADISE TORONTO COMICON JULY 12-13 2008

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RAY FAWKES

Ray has been writing professionally since 2001. His comic book works include the critically acclaimed SPOOKSHOW, collected by Cyberosia Publishing in 2003, THE APOCALIPSTIX with Cameron Stewart (Seaguy, Hellblazer), and MNEMOVORE, a horror title for DC/VERTIGO with Hans Rodionoff (Lovecraft) and Mike Huddleston (The Coffin, Deep Sleeper). He has two books forthcoming in 2008 and 2009: A full graphic novel of THE APOCALIPSTIX for Oni Press, and JUNCTION TRUE with Vince Locke for Top Shelf Publishing.

His intense, dark style has already garnered acclaim from comic fans and professional contemporaries alike. Reviews have declared his work to be "distinctive...intelligent and sharply written" (PopImage), and "haunting, intriguing, with a hint of noir" (Cold Cut spotlight Review).

He was nominated for a Shuster award as "Outstanding Canadian Comic Book Writer" in 2006 for his work on MNEMOVORE.

http://www.rayfawkes.com/

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CLAUDIA DAVILA

Claudia Dávila is a Toronto illustrator and art director. She works primarily on children's non-fiction books as well as her weekly online comic "Luz: Girl of the Knowing" with Transmission-X. Luz is a kid who's gathering knowledge to help her community become self-sufficient for when the Oil crisis hits. Claudia also has a mini-comic in print called "Spoiled", an allegory of humankind's connection to nature during this era of temporary petroleum. Five years in her profession were dedicated to the award-winning children’s magazines Chirp, Chickadee and Owl, first as Associate Art Director and subsequently as Art Director. Now a freelancer, Claudia’s focus rests on illustrating and designing children’s books for Canadian publishers, creating comics for activity books and environmental publications, and pro bono contributions to non-profit organizations.

http://www.transmission-x.com/luz

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MICHAEL CHO

Michael is a freelance cartoonist/illustrator based in Toronto. For 3 years, he drew the popular Max Finder Mysteries children’s comic feature for Owl magazine, which has recently been collected into 3 volumes. His comic story NIGHT TIME was a finalist for a 2005 Canadian Magazine Award. He’s also written and illustrated other comics which have appeared in NEGATIVE BURN, and PROJECT ROMANTIC. He’s also inked MY DEAD GIRLFRIEND for Eric Wight and Tokyopop and a Robin and Kid Flash story for the recent "Justice League: The New Frontier Special" that came out from DC. Right now, Michael is currently hard at work on a graphic novel of short stories which he calls his baby, as well as another children’s graphic novel about the adventures of a monkey in outer space. blog at: http:/ at: http://chodrawings.blogspot.com and his monthly webcomics at http://transmission-x.com

[mschmidt]

Did Dave Sim cancel his appearance - or is he still scheduled to show up? If he is, who's witnessing - got a couple of books I'd love to have signed ...

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CGC is setting up at the Paradise Toronto Comicon there will also be a number of CGC witnessses available to take your submissions.

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MARC WOLFE

Marc is a superb artist based in Lansing Michigan his photorealistic style has made many a fan and confused editor think his work is digital but it's all real! Marc specializes mainly in airbrush and acrylic and has recently adopted oil paint into some of his work. Some of his comic Pin-ups have proven to be some of the most Iconic images of todays favorite characters. Closer to his heart Army Veteran Marc Wolfe has become widely recognized for his incredible artwork honoring the men and women of military and law enforcement. Marc's deeply patriotic spirit is embodied in these stunning tributes, which have become a source of great inspiration for those who defend their neighborhoods and this nation with their lives.

http://www.marcwolfeart.com/

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KENT BURLES

Kent was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1955, moving at the age of nine to Montreal. From filling every available page with doodles at the age of two, my parents shared encouraging words and enrolled me in Art classes at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. My interest in art lead me to complete my Art History degree at McGill University. desire for further training in a more practical way motivated me to move to Toronto in 1979 where another chapter in my artistic life began. I completed the Illustration program at Sheridan College in Brampton, Ontario. I was involved in creating a series of Planet of the Apes comic books with Malibu Comics as well as a series called the Adventurers. My work can be found in many role playing games by Fasa, Steve Jackson, White Wolf and recently Palladium Books, such as Anvil Galaxy and Rifts. http://www.artincanada.com/kentburles/

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PAT DAVIDSON

Pat Davidson inks. He has been inking, mostly for Marvel comics since 2003. Pat's last Project was the adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island for the Marvel Illustrated line. Pat has recently relocated to Saskatoon, he misses Toronto. More information can be found at Pat's Website http://www.patdavidson.ca

 

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KEN LASHLEY

Ken is a Toronto based artist and designer best know for his creation and work with Draxhall Jump Entertainment. Draxhall is a Toronto based Illustration Concept Design and Idea company with a diverse set of clients all over the Globe. Over the past 10 years Draxhall Jump has been recognized as one of the industries most effective think tanks. Draxhall has done a wide-variety of work for such world brands as Hasbro, the NFL, Fox Sports, Warner Brothers, LucasFilm, Lucas Licensing and The Toronto Blue Jays to name a few. Ken has also worked penciling for D.C, Image and Marvel on such titles as Excalibur, Wetworks, Ascension, Flash, Black Panther, Super Girl, and Firestorm just to name a few. http://www.draxhall.com/kenlashley/

(SUNDAY ONLY)

[comic_manager]

FIRST THERE WAS HERB TRIMPE

THEN THERE WAS JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

AND SOON THERE WILL BE THREE???

WATCH THIS SPACE

[Ares]

FIRST THERE WAS HERB TRIMPE

THEN THERE WAS JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

AND SOON THERE WILL BE THREE???

WATCH THIS SPACE

 

Do you mean that specific spot in the thread or teh entire thread?

What about the spot I quoted

[rob_allan]

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KEN LASHLEY

Ken is a Toronto based artist and designer best know for his creation and work with Draxhall Jump Entertainment. Draxhall is a Toronto based Illustration Concept Design and Idea company with a diverse set of clients all over the Globe. Over the past 10 years Draxhall Jump has been recognized as one of the industries most effective think tanks. Draxhall has done a wide-variety of work for such world brands as Hasbro, the NFL, Fox Sports, Warner Brothers, LucasFilm, Lucas Licensing and The Toronto Blue Jays to name a few. Ken has also worked penciling for D.C, Image and Marvel on such titles as Excalibur, Wetworks, Ascension, Flash, Black Panther, Super Girl, and Firestorm just to name a few. http://www.draxhall.com/kenlashley/

(SUNDAY ONLY)

 

Man I'm always glad when he turns up at cons. He is one of the nicest guys ever.

 

Do you know if he'll be taking commissions? I have a free sketch he did for me back when he was on Flash FMA. But I sure wouldn't mind something a little bigger.

[comic_manager]

FIRST THERE WAS HERB TRIMPE

THEN THERE WAS JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

AND SOON THERE WILL BE THREE???

WATCH THIS SPACE

 

Do you mean that specific spot in the thread or teh entire thread?

What about the spot I quoted

 

Hey Sam just keep watching the thread

there are big things coming

[Ares]

FIRST THERE WAS HERB TRIMPE

THEN THERE WAS JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

AND SOON THERE WILL BE THREE???

WATCH THIS SPACE

 

Do you mean that specific spot in the thread or teh entire thread?

What about the spot I quoted

 

Hey Sam just keep watching the thread

there are big things coming

 

BUT I WANNA KNOW NOW

[rob_allan]

FIRST THERE WAS HERB TRIMPE

THEN THERE WAS JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER

AND SOON THERE WILL BE THREE???

WATCH THIS SPACE

 

Do you mean that specific spot in the thread or teh entire thread?

What about the spot I quoted

 

Hey Sam just keep watching the thread

there are big things coming

 

BUT I WANNA KNOW NOW

 

I just PMed this very thing. We.. must ... wait... *cries*

[comic_manager]

Are you watching this Space ?

It's coming A guest of honour will be announced

[AlexH]

Oh, just announce it already.

[Raphael]

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Guest of Honour

GREG LAND

Greg is an artist based in Florida, he was born and raised in Indiana, eventually attending Indiana State University. During his junior year, Land began working at a screen printing company, and subsequently worked there for ten years. Land created a comic art portfolio in the early 1990s. After impressing people with his art at the Mid-Ohio Con comic convention, Land got a job with an independent publisher as the artist for StormQuest. With work on StormQuest completed, Greg Land went to Chicago and did his first major comic book convention. There he met with DC Comics' editor Pat Garrahy, who liked his workIn 1999, Greg Land was doing covers of Birds of Prey based on the sketches of Brian Stelfreeze. Later, Land began to work at CrossGen Comics, on a series called Sojourn. Greg Land was able to move on to Marvel Comics, along with his inker and colorist from Sojourn, after the fall of CrossGen. Originally at Marvel, Land did covers to various series including Black Widow, X-men, Wolverine, Gambit and Spectacular Spider-man to name a few. This led to collaboration with Greg Pak as the main artist of X-Men: Phoenix - Endsong. Next, Land became the penciler for Ultimate Fantastic Four. He did the artwork for a crossover between Marvel's Supremeverse and the Ultimate Universe, entitled Ultimate Power.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Land

 

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING ------WATCH THIS SPACE!!

[Ares]

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THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING ------WATCH THIS SPACE!!