WHAT IS DCAF?

DCAF is a FREE all-ages event celebrating comics & cartooning! Dozens of cartoonists, illustrators, animators, writers & vendors of comics! Come see their wondrous wares at this annual event – like a farmer’s market but it’s all comics!

WHERE, WHEN & HOW?

DCAF is held at the lovely Dartmouth waterfront at Alderney Landing on a middle Sunday in August every year! Like a comic-con but with FREE ADMISSION! Sponsored by Strange Adventures Comix & Curiosities

HOW CAN I EXHIBIT?

E-mail calum@strangeadventures.com for information on exhibiting

WHO’S GOING?

Cartoonists, writers, artists, comic stores, publishers, zinesters, craftmakers & lots more! Most updates appear quickest on our instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dartmouthcomix/)

Andre RIchard at DCAF 2015

August 2nd, 2015

 

Andre Richard is a long time webcomics creator, whose work you can read at http://www.andrecomics.com . These webcomics include the 2003-2011 series Jeepers, dubbed “relentlessly cute” by The Comics Journal and current ongoing comics Horse and Cat and FX Stance, along with other works. He has also created art for the Animaritime convention. He will have mini-comics collecting his comics for sale, as well as bookmarks, and original art commissions.

 

James Neish is coming to DCAF 2015

August 2nd, 2015

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James Neish is a freelance comic book artist. He’s worked with a number of indie authors on their titles including Adam Sigrist’s ‘Hero’, Shin Yin Khor’s ‘BloodRoot’, and Brian Andersen’s ‘Stripling Warrior’. James will be exhibiting a variety of 5X7″ postcards, pin-back buttons, fridge magnets, comic books, and posters featuring his work. Pictured above are some previews of the new designs available as buttons, magnets, and postcards, as well as a photo of the different 18X24″ posters that will be available for $15. James will also be available for on-the-spot sketches by request for a nominal fee.

Joel Duggan to be at DCAF 2015

August 2nd, 2015

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Joel is a local Halifax cartoonist, illustrator, and podcaster. His webcomic Starcrossed has been published online and in print since 2009 and has contributed editorial illustrations to CollegeHumor.com.

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Joel also hosts and produces The Citadel Cafe podcast and Comics Coast to Coast on the FrogPants podcasting network.

Websites:

http://starcrossedonline.com

http://thecitadelcafe.com

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Eraserheader at DCAF 2015

August 2nd, 2015

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Alison Knott of Eraserheader Design is back again with her collection of bizarre pin-ups and pop culture woodburns.

This year she will be debuting zine #3 entitled ‘Wolves & Women’ as well as reprints of ‘Goats & Gals’ and ‘Fish & Femmes’. These booklets are a hilarious mash-up of sultry sirens and awkward animals – perfect for the weirdo in your life. Keep up to date on the zine creation through her instagram and twitter.

Be sure to stop by her table to point and laugh. Or… buy a zine, pin or woodburned magnet!

GreenSky Arts at DCAF 2015

August 2nd, 2015

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GreenSky Arts will be selling original collectible trading monster cards/art prints. Skyler Greencorn is a digital artist and designer based in Halifax who has created over 40 different monster art prints being sold in a lush colourful trading card format. Full packs, boosters and individual cards will be sold at DCAF this year!