Special Guests:

Michael Cho
IG: @michael_cho_art
Illustrator and cartoonist and sometimes a writer, Cho has worked for many different publishers
and has several series of celebrated covers on Marvel and DC Comics including X-men, Spider-man, Batman, and the Hulk

Jenn Woodall
TW: @jenn_woodall IG: @funeralbeat
Jenn Woodall is an award-winning cartoonist and illustrator who lives in Toronto, Ontario. She grew up in Brampton, where she read comics and manga and scrounged Chinatown for bootleg anime VHS tapes as well as colorful clothes. She moved to Toronto for university, where she studied fashion design, followed by illustration at OCAD University. She self-publishes her own comics and zines and also has her work distributed and published by Silver Sprocket. Her first OGN, ‘Space Trash’, is being released in September by Oni Press.

Pegamoose Press: Troy Little / Brenda Hickey
Two cartoonists fro PEI who make great comics!
IG: @pegamoose_press
TW: @PegamooseP
www.pegamoosepress.com
Graphic novels, comic books, original art, prints

AdHouse Books featuring Kathryn & Stuart Immonen
The AV Club called the Immonen’s latest work, the Grass Of Parnassus, “a must-read work from one of comics’ best teams”
IG: @adhouse
TW: @adhousebooks
AdHouse publications, and a few zines.
www.adhousebooks.com

Sandstone Comics featuring Sandy Carruthers
IG: @sandstone_comics
Comics made in PEI that everyone can enjoy!
www.sandstonecomics.com

Conundrum Press
IG: @ConundrumCanada
www.conundrumpress.com
A major force in alt-comics, Conundrum publishes of a wide variety of acclaimed alternative graphic novels.

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More exhibitors! A to Z

ADHDinos
IG: @adhdinos
Prints of comics

Alannah Journeay
TW: @WodaroArt
alannahjourneay.com
Mini-comics, prints, stickers, pins, doodle commissions.

Allison Eddy
IG: @eddydraws
Prints, stickers and mini-comics
www.eddydraws.com

Andrew Clark
IG: @theartofandrewclark
Sketches, prints and the self-published comic book “ADAM”

Andy’s Cozy Crochet
www.facebook.com/andyscozycrochet
I make affordable crocheted goods, mostly stuffies and hats, and mostly from my own patterns. My stuffies are all done in a ‘chubby and cute’ or ‘chibi’ similar style. I have a large selection of superheroes and villains (Superman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, Link, Sailor Moon, and many more); pokemon, pokeballs, light sabers, Death Stars and Baby Yodas, house hippos and dinosaurs; Cthulhu, Baby Groot, creations from Doctor Who such as Adipose and Daleks, and even a demogorgon from Stranger Things, plus more. For hats for all ages I make them in the style of Yoda, Pikachu, Pokeballs, TMNT, BB8, Totoro, and more. I also make a variety of small ornaments that are good for a keychain, backpack, or even a Christmas tree – small Koopa shells, mini pokeballs and Death Stars, Cyberman and Yoda heads, facehuggers, metal slimes, and more.

April M Designs
IG: @aprilmdesigns
Prints and things with my illustrations
aprilmdesigns.com

Art of A.J. Ingram
IG: @amandaingramart
Featuring traditionally painted work with watercolour and india ink – sold as prints, bookmarks and some of the original paintings themselves. “My work is a combination of original art drawn from nature and fan art inspired by my favourite movies, games and shows.”
Manje.ca

Bradan Press
IG: @bradanpress
bradanpress.com
Graphic novels in English & Scottish Gaelic by NS authors, other books in English / Gaelic / French about Gaelic & Celtic languages / cultures including children’s picture books, official Nova Scotia Gaelic flags, and more

Brightside Comics
Dartmouth.Gumroad.com
Brightsidecomics.substack.com
featuring the first issue of DART🎯MOUTH: a supernatural super-hero thriller

Cape and Cowl Comics
IG: @capeandcowlcomics
Comics, collectables and lots more!

Clip.board.art
IG: @clip.board.art
Hand-painted, pop-culture influenced items on various items such as: clip boards, garden stones, mini-canvases, keychains, various sized canvases

Dave Howlett / Paskettiwestern
IG: @paskettiwestern
Comics mostly.
paskettiwestern.gumroad.com

Dylan Edwards
IG: @r_o_o_t_w_o_o_d
Debuting a new Sci-fi Graphic Novel ‘Shadow’s End’

Ego radio
TW: @egoradio
Fanart, pins, charms, stickers, on-site commissions. Sewing crafts available, such as masks, bowl covers, and bags

Erika Jeanne Kitsch Illustration
IG: @airrreka
erikajeanne.com
Original art prints, stickers, small zines, screen printed totes and small fabric items

Good Omen Cats
IG: @good_omen_cats
Resin casted and poly-clay jewellery, charms, shakers and sm. sculptures.
Kawaii and fandom based crafts

Heroes Galore Comics & Collectables
Thousands & thousands of Comic books

Hijinxx Art
IG: @hiyajinxx
Prints, commissions, marker originals, acrylic standees
Hijinxx.tumblr.com

Honey & Butter Baking
IG: @honeyandbutter.ca
The teeniest one woman bake shop in Dartmouth!
Cakes and snacks and everything else

Jaceybees illustration
IG: @Jaceybees
fandom and original prints, stickers and buttons, as well as sketch commissions.

Lyne St-Jules & Megami Shiizun
IG: @lstjules
comic books, fan art prints, keychains, necklaces, greeting cards, character cards, mystery bags

Ken Turner
IG: @iKenTurner
Fanart posters, illustrated books, postcards, stickers

MariLUG
IG: @maritimelug
facebook.com/maritimelug
The Maritime Lego User Group

Mark Oakley
IG: @iboxpublishing
iboxpublishing.com
maker of the comics Stardrop, Thieves & Kings and more

NickNackArt
Prints featuring a mix of fanart and original work, stickers, buttons, and charms!
https://www.instagram.com/nicknack_45/

Olivia L. Martin
IG: @olivialmartin_artist
Art prints of fan art and original works, and birthday greeting cards

Sarah Christie Illustration
IG: @schillustrations
TW: @sarahcillus
watercolour prints, originals, pop culture and original magnets, stickers, acrylic keychains, and birch coasters.
www.scill.ca

Shinyjpg
IG: @shinyjpg
etsy.com/ca/shop/Shinyjpg
Stickers, enamel pins, buttons, and keychains

Sio
sleepysio.wixsite.com/sleepysioart
Holographic stickers, buttons and a variety of mini prints from fandoms including Animal Crossing, Elden Ring, Everhood, and Fire Emblem. Also crochet goods such as dice bags, key charm plushs etc.

SirWitch
IG: @sir_witch
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/SirWitch

Steven Legge
TW: @Coffee_Steve
Nexus Newspaper strip collections, ashcans, prints, painted sketchcards & original art.
stevenlegge73.wixsite.com/srl73

Strange Adventures Comix & Curiosities
IG: @strangeadvhfx
Canada’s Oddest Comicbook Shops and your hosts for this event. We’ll have some DCAF merch and a few other items but mostly we’re here to make sure the show runs okay. #staysafe

Tegan Thomas Illustration
IG: @tegan_thomas_illustration
TW: @Tegs_T
Prints, stickers, handmade pins
teganthomas.com

The Amazing Magician Mister J
misterj.ca
Mister J will be performing and making some balloon creations!

The Calendork
IG: @thecalendork
a range of wall calendars, sticker sheers, bookmarks and prints inspired by a variety of fandoms (including Pokemon, Demon Slayer, My Hero Academia, Animal Crossing, Zelda and more)
thecalendork.com

The Sisters Waugh
IG: @christinewaughstudios
IG: @annywn
Self published comics, zines and small run prints

Weird Sister | Jess Anne
@itsweirdsister
itsweirdsister.com
Comics, mini-comics, prints, stickers, pins, patches, stuffies

exhibitor applications are now open – fill out this linked google-form with your info and we hope to see you at DCAF 2022!

The good folks from Conundrum Press will have several cartoonists signing books at their table during #DCAF2021, so if you’re the plan-ahead type, take a look at their schedule for Sunday!⠀
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11-1: Veronica Post signing Langosh & Peppi⠀

1:30-2: Vanessa Lent signing Nova Graphica

2-2:30: Sarah Thunder signing Nova Graphica⠀

2:30-3: Jordyn Bochon signing Nova Graphica⠀

3-5: Patrick Allaby signing The Water Lover⠀

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#DCAF2021
#Conundrum

The 2021 edition of the Dartmouth Comic Arts Festival is on Sunday August 15th from 10AM to 5PM at Alderney Landing on the waterfront!

A limited number of exhibitors inside the market area as well as the outside tented area will be spaced apart to allow for social-distancing. Please wear a mask and stay safe!

EXHIBITORS

Ed Brisson
A comic book writer who first started to garner attention with his self-published crime series MURDER BOOK. He broke into the public spotlight in 2012 with the crime/time-travel thriller series COMEBACK (Shadowline/Image Comics). In the short time since then, he’s written and co-created four other series published by Image: SHELTERED, THE FIELD, THE MANTLE and THE VIOLENT.
Ed has also written for BOOM (SONS OF ANARCHY, CLUSTER, THE LAST CONTRACT), Marvel (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN, DEAD MAN LOGAN, GHOST RIDER and NEW MUTANTS), DC (BATMAN & ROBIN ETERNAL), IDW (TMNT / X-FILES CONSPIRACY) and many others.
Ed’s currently writing THE SILVER COIN (IMAGE) and BEYOND THE BREACH (AFTERSHOCK)
www.edbrisson.com

Conundrum Press
“Based in Nova Scotia, Andy Brown’s Conundrum Press has quietly become a major force in alt-comics publishing.” -The Comics Journal.
https://www.conundrumpress.com/

Jordyn Bochon
Jordyn is an artist and writer currently living in Halifax. Jordyn’s most recent printed work can be found in the new book Nova Graphica by Conundrum Press, as well as exclusive covers for Rick and Morty from Oni Press. Jordyn’s work for animation as a painter and designer includes credits across Netflix, Cartoon Network, and Amazon Prime.
Previously, they co-wrote the locally flavoured comic Welcome to Hellifax with their partner Tim Carpenter. Other work includes award-nominated Finnegan Strappe and the Claw of the Earth, and The Day After Vday, as well as various contributions to anthologies such as The Secret Loves of Geek Girls (Image), Spera (Archaia), and Monstrosity(Alterna),
website: jordynbochon.com
twitter: @jordynb
IG: @jordynfb

Tim Carpenter
Tim is an illustrator, comic artist, and storyboard artist from Nova Scotia whose clients include Disney, Cartoon Network, and Nickelodeon. He is one half of the creative team behind Welcome to Hellifax, and is also known for his adaptation of stories by H.P. Lovecraft and other spooky stories.
website: timdraws.com
twitter: @robotarm

Dave Howlett
Comics mostly. Makers, Slamarama, Scenester and more!
gumroad.com/paskettiwestern

Addison Johnston – @shinyjpg
“I’m a local artist and animator, and I love making stickers! Come by my table for stickers, prints and pins featuring fanart of Pokémon, ghibli, apex legends, spiderverse, and more!”
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Shinyjpg

Making Comics HRM
The HRM Making Comics Meetup welcomes anyone from the Halifax area who wants to make comics.
http://makingcomicshrm.ca/

Ken Turner
A designer / illustrator / animator with posters, stickers, books, prints and original art.
http://kenturner.blogspot.com/

Art of A.J. Ingram
Watercolour paintings and prints inspired by movies and tv in both classical and cartoon styles.
amandaingramart.com

Rob Hansen
Chetwynd #1 & 2, Vampsquatch, Rob-art t-shirts and stickers.
https://cheapocomix.com/

Liam McGuire
“I’ll be selling prints, books, stickers, and buttons.”
https://www.liammckennacomics.com/

Aimee Reynolds
A showcase of Pop Culture inspired art, painted on clipboards, canvases
https://www.instagram.com/clip.board.art/

Strange Adventures Comix & Curiosities
“We’ll have some DCAF merch and blank cover comics to get sketched!”
www.strangeadventures.com

Cape and Cowl Comics and Collectibles
Comics, toys, games, cards, and apparel!
capeandcowlcomics.ca

Heroes Galore
Comics, comics and more comics!

Ms.Goose and Guigui
Art prints!
https://www.instagram.com/themsgoose/
https://www.instagram.com/guiguitheghoul/

April M Designs
“My name is April, and I’m a Visual Creator from Halifax, NS.”
https://aprilmdesigns.com/

Its Weird Sister
“I sell comics, prints, buttons, stickers, zines, and stuffed animals.”
itsweirdsister.com
Instagram: @itsweirdsister.

Sink Sank Sockie
Sockie is an illustrator living and working in the Maritimes. Her body of work focuses mainly on the ethereal and aquatic – sharks, mermaids, sea life, and everything magical and bright. Her visual inspirations draw from manga, art, video games, and of course, comics!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SinkSankShop

An Oddity or Two
Pop culture, video game, comic book and movie themed wares consisting of felt/fabric assemblages, sculptures, hand drawn jewelry, acrylic pins and keychains, magnets, art prints, and art blocks.
www.anoddityortwo.ca
instagram.com/anoddityortwo

Tegan Thomas
Prints, stickers and pins.
https://www.teganthomas.com/

Sarah Christie Illustration
Die-cut magnets, acrylic charms, stickers, prints (5×7 and 8×10), and coasters
www.scill.ca

NickNackArt
Prints, stickers, buttons and charms

CK Russell
Original art, comics/zines, stickers, bookmarks
http://ckrussell.com

Sarah Foote
100 Gryphons books, 8×10 prints, 4×6 Pokemon prints and cards featuring bird illustrations.
https://100gryphons.wordpress.com/

Out of the Broom Closet
Chainmaille, wire-wrap and clay/resin jewelry, non-surgical masks made with geeky fabrics.
https://outofthebroomcloset.ca/

Ben Jeddrie
Prints and mini-comics, also doing sketches and illustrations on the day!
https://www.instagram.com/zyblonius/

Sense and SensibiliTea
geeky themed teas
https://www.instagram.com/senseandsensibilitea

Second Hand Heroes
Gently used, quality “Hero” t-shirts at great prices with the most eclectic selection around!