Mississauga Comic Expo - Nov 16

Find me and some of your favourite comic book creators at MXC, November 16th from 10 am to 4 pm!

I'll be in the 3rd Floor. You can also find me at the following panel on the 1st Floor, Noel Ryan Auditorium:

Panel: Canadian Comics: How to Make Them Fun and Exciting 

Time: 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Description: Ever wondered why there are so few Canadian characters or stories taking place in Canada in mainstream comics?

Join Joe Shuster Award-nominated comic writer and National Geographic Mentor, Howard Wong (Dead to Us, Iron Man: Hong Kong Heroes) and comic artist and educator, Keith Grachow (The City We Chose, Dead to Us), as they share their secrets to crafting comic stories with compelling Canadian characters and settings. Learn about their collaborative process, get inspired by their unique perspectives, and ask them anything about creating Canadian comics during the Q&A session. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and get inspired to create your own Canadian comic!

Co-host: Howard Wong is a Joe Shuster Award Nominated comic writer and National Geographic Mentor. He has worked in IP and creative content development in animation, comics, toys and video games for entertainment media industry leaders like Bandai Namco, Bungie, Marvel Comics, National Geographic, and Threezero.

Co-Host: Keith Grachow is a versatile artist and comic book educator who has worked in comics, animation and toys for top entertainment media giants like Disney (Winnie the Pooh and The Princess and the Frog). He has also worked on a children’s illustrated book with his mother, and currently working on her semi-autobiographical graphic novel.