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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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!