About this Event
Join acclaimed comic book artist and writer Ho Che Anderson and Canadian comics historian Ivan Kocmarek for an hour-long exploration of one of the most remarkable—and overlooked—chapters in Canadian comic book history.
- Drinks & Bites available at Event.
- Event ticket includes one (1) complimentary drink.
During WWII, Canada's War Exchange Conservation Act (WECA) restricted the importation of non-essential goods from outside the British Empire, effectively cutting off the flow of American comic books into Canada. This unexpected gap in the market sparked an extraordinary creative boom, as Canadian publishers, writers, and artists stepped up to create a homegrown comic book industry.
Discover the heroes who emerged from this creative boom, including JOHNNY CANUCK, Canada's fearless wartime champion, and NELVANA OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, Canada's first national superhero and one of the earliest female superheroes in comics, debuting just months before Wonder Woman!
From the visionaries who built the industry to the characters and stories that defined an era, Ho and Ivan uncover the origins, achievements, and lasting legacy of Canada's forgotten Golden Age.
Who were the creators behind it? How did this remarkable industry emerge? Why did so much of its history nearly disappear? And did it have any impact on the future of the Canandian comics industry?
An hour of comics history, discovery, and conversation celebrating a uniquely Canadian legacy.
Rediscover the heroes. Meet the creators. Celebrate Canada's comic book history!
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Event Conversation
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Mix & Mingle
Event venue & nearby stays
RAID Gallery & Cafe, 1720 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada
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