NBM Graphic Novels is enthusiastically once again attending The Toronto Comics Art Festival, the massive, FREE two-day exhibition held at the Toronto Reference Library on Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12 and can be found at Tables # 114, 115.
Publisher Terry Nantier will be on hand for the company and he’ll be joined by Margreet de Heer who is attending TCAF with the support of the Dutch Literature Foundation, and to celebrate the TCAF debut of her new book from NBM, Love: A History in Comics.
Love is a many-splendored thing, as comic artist Margreet de Heer has found out through several relationships and her marriage to fellow artist Yiri. How to describe it?
Is love passion, stability, friendship, or all of the above? In this comics exploration, the author investigates different aspects of love: is there really such a thing as finding The One? What happens in the brain when we fall in love? How can we keep long-term love? What to do about a broken heart? Margreet herself seems to have found her ideal partner in Yiri, but after so many years of marriage, how about that Seven Year Itch?
This book deals with many aspects of love, sex and relationships in a light-hearted, playful and often thought-provoking manner and is a fun and informative read for anyone who is in love or planning to be.
Also attending on behalf of NBM are Michael Cherkas and Larry Hancock who will on hand for the TCAF debut of The Silent Invasion Vol. 2: The Great Fear.
The paranoia and conspiracy theories continue! Beleaguered reporter Matt Sinkage’s quest to discover the truth behind an apparent, government-backed alien invasion of earth leads him to investigate a quasi-religious UFO cult based in an idyllic small American community.
Then the sudden death of a prominent politician paves the way for Senator Harrison Callahan to seek the Presidency of the United States.
But Sinkage, believing that Callahan is an alien pawn, is determined to stop him at all costs.
Margreet de Heer
Panels and Signing Schedule
Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
- 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM: It’s Science! in Comics
Hinton Learning Theatre (3rd Floor, Library)
She blinded me… with science comics? On the contrary, graphic non-fiction is enlightening, particularly for educating young adult readers. Nothing’s as easy to understand as when we see it explained with amusing pictures. Alison Wilgus, Maki Naro, Margreet de Heer, and Mike Holmes will share how they build excitement for science in comics, whether flying machines, computer coding, vaccination, or the field of science overall. Moderated by Johanna Draper Carlson (ComicsWorthReading.com). - 1:15 PM – 2:30 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: Stripmakers: Comics in the Netherlands
Summerhill Room (Marriott)
Join Margreet de Heer (Comics Laureate of the Netherlands!) and Typex (Rising Superstar!) as they interview each other about the past, present, and future of the Dutch comics scene. - 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
Sunday
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
Michael Cherkas & Larry Hancock
Panels and Signing Schedule
Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 1:15 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
- 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Canadian Cartooning: Then and Now
High Park Ballroom 1 (Marriott)
Canada has a long and rich history of excellent cartooning. Hear about it from the people who were there! Join Joan Steacy (Aurora Borealice), Michael Cherkas (Silent Invasion), Siris (The Vagabond Valise), and Jeffrey Ellis (Cloudscape Comics) as they talk about their histories in comics, and how they seen the scene now. Moderated by Brendan Montgomery. - 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115); Michael only
- 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: World Building Process
Hinton Learning Theatre (3rd Floor, Library)
Creators discuss the process and struggles of creating original Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Supernatural worlds! With Ben Sears (Double+ Adventures), Evan Dahm (Island Book), Larry Hancock (The Silent Invasion), NikaComics (Signals), and Carolyn Nowak (Girl Town). Moderated by Brendan Montgomery. - 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Signing – NBM Table (#114, 115)
