BOOK LAUNCH: ALBERTA COMICS

Name: BOOK LAUNCH: ALBERTA COMICS
Start: 2025-09-11T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 1302 4 St SW #100, Calgary, AB, Canada, Alberta T2R 0X8

Schedule

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1302 4 St SW #100, Calgary, AB, Canada, Alberta T2R 0X8 | Calgary, AB

It's back!
Join us for the launch celebration of Alberta Comics Love, the short comic anthology showcasing the wonderful comic authors and illustrators living here in Alberta.
Anthology editors Alexander Finbow & Shea Proulx will be joined by Calgary-based comic creators Hollis Parrot, Samantha Lucy Haslam, and Chris Doucher. We'll discuss creating short comic stories, where the ideas were born, illustrating techniques (including looking at some of the original art from the anthology), and the process of selecting the 50 stories from the 100s submitted.
As well as the presenting creators and editors, many of the other anthology creators will also be attending too, if you'd like to add their autographs to your copy.
So join us to help celebrate Alberta Comics Love, 50 short comic stories exploring the many, myriad positive aspects of love.
Pre-order your copy here: https://shorturl.at/rhiNU
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Chris Doucher (pronounced: Duke-er)(he/him) is back with his second comic book story, which is featured in the anthology ALBERTA COMICS: LOVE. He made his comic writing debut in Alberta Comics: Home, and he is working on other writing projects. Fun facts! Chris runs Calgary-based GeekNerdNet.com, showcasing the work of independent comic book creators and publishers. He’s also a moderator at various comic conventions in Canada and the UnitedStates. For more ZAP! POW! BAM!,Follow him on all social
Hollis Parrott (they/them) is a Queer Métis illustrator, animator, and storyteller. Their favoured mediums are comics and cut paper illustrations(which they finally had a chance to blend in this book). Bold shapes and dynamic silhouettes highlight their humour and whimsy, with a sprinkle of romance and a dash of horror. They are currently residing in Mohkínstsis, Treaty 7 territory, Calgary. More of their work can be seen at HollisParrott.net.
Sam Lucy Haslam (she/her) is a queer creative weirdo based in Mohkinstis (Calgary). During her career she has worked on a wide variety of projects, including an award winning short film and two children's books. She has had work featured in various publications, including Reader's Digest, AvenueCalgary and Make Magazine. She is currently working as a sessional instructor at AUARTS and on a personal comic series entitled BirdGirl Detective. In her spare time she enjoys cooking, drawing and making crafts.
Shea Proulx (she/her) teaches Botanical Drawing at the Alberta University of the Arts, and has a BFA from Emily Carr, and an MFA from UBC. Her artwork has been exhibited far and wide, and her books ABCMonstrosity and Alice at Naptime were both nominated for the Best Illustrated category by the Alberta BookPublisher’s Association.
Alexander Finbow (he/him) As Publisher and editor in chief, Alexander oversees the business development at award winning publisher Renegade, as well as producing the Doug Bradley’s Spinechillers audiobook series. He is the writer behind the Shades of Grey comic books, the graphic novel BloodLight with artist Al Davison, and the illustrated tale of Bearmageddon: When Big Bears Invade with illustrator Nyco Rudolph. From editing the double award winning The Loxleys and theWar of 1812 to the Indigenous horror tale, Wheetago War: Roth, Alexander has now published more than 60 titles. He began his career working in the movie industry and has worked as an actor, writer, director and producer.