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BOSWELL David

BOSWELL David

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE OF PERSON\B\BOSWELL David, Comics Scene, 20, 57.jpg                                                  Contributed by David Boswell to Comics Scene, 20, August, 1991: 57

Vancouver cartoonist of Reid Fleming: World’s Toughest Milkman .

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CARTOONIST:

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

Content story & Cover book front:

Heartbreak Comics. Eclipse Books. May 1988.

Reid Fleming: World’s Toughest Milkman, vol. 1. Intro. Jonathan Demme. Collection Design, Bill Tortolini. Covers Design, David Boswell with Bill Tortolini. Ed. Scott Dunbrier. IDW Publishing, Dec. 2010.

Content story & Cover book front & back:

Fun Wit Reid Fleming World’s Toughest Milkman. Eclipse Books. 1991.

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:                                                                                                    Published by Eclipse Comics. Colour cover. Black & white interior.

Content novel & Cover front:

Reid Fleming World’s Toughest Milkman ….: “Rogue to Riches …” Car., D. Boswell.
1, October 1986. “…Chapter 1”.

2, March 1987. “…Chapter 2”.

 2-3, Jan. 1990: “Chapter 3”.

2-4, Nov. 1989: “Chapter 4”.

2-5, Nov. 1990: “Chapter 5”.

SOURCE:

Article periodical:

Comics Scene, 20, August 1991: “So, where’s the Milk?’ Writ., Darcy Sullivan: 57-60, 68.

Honk, 4, May 1987: “David Boswell: The Man Behind The Man Of Milk.” Writ., Joe Sacco: 24-32.

Article newspaper:

Toronto Star, 27 Feb.1987: “Here’s your guide to superheroes of Canadian comics.” D6.

BOSSÉ Simon

BOSSÉ Simon

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ILLUSTRATOR:

BOOK TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLGY:

Cover book front:

BDQ: Essays & Interviews On Quebec Comics. BDang/Conundrum, 2017.

BOS’N BILL

BOS’N BILL

This fictional character was created as the narrator of true stories involving the Royal Canadian Navy in World War Two. The cartoonist for the serial was Sid Barron. Later a “Bos’n Bill Club” was included to increase the participation of readers.

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PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                          Published by Educational Projects Inc. Colour cover. Black & white interior.

Content serial journalism:

Canadian Heroes …: “Bos’n Bill …” Car., Sid Barron: …
1-1, Oct. 1942: “Sea Fighters”: 33-38. (Ship descriptions).

1-2, Nov. 1942: “Atlantic Convoy”: 59-64.

1-6, Apr. 1943: “H.M.C.S. Oakville – Gallant Corvette”: 27-32.

2-3, July 1943: “Convoys to North Africa.”: 25-32.

2-6, Oct. 1943: “Navy Courage”: 33-37.

3-3, Feb. 1944: “Beat The Mines”: 24-28.

3-4, March 1944: “Mediterranean Adventures”: 9-13.

3-5, April 1944: “The M.T.B’s.” [Motor Torpedo Boats]: 47-48.

3-5, April 1944: “The M.G.B’s.” [Motor Gun Boats]: 49-51.

3-6, May 1944: “H.M.C.S. Saguenay, Veteran!”: 27-30.

4-1, June 1944: “H.M.C.S. Prince Robert In Action”: 34-37.

4-2, July 1944: “Convoys To Russia”: 9-11.

4-6, January 1945: “Atlantic Escort”: 58-62.

5-1, February 1945: “Invasion Escort”: 41-45.

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL, Canadian Heroes, 2-6, Oct 1943, 34.jpgCanadian Heroes, 2-6, October 1943: “Navy Courage”. Car., Sid Baron: 34

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL, Canadian Heroes, 2-6, Oct 1943, 35.jpgCanadian Heroes, 2-6, October 1943: “Navy Courage.” Car., Sid Baron : 35

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL, Canadian Heroes, 3-5, April 1944, 48.jpgCanadian Heroes, 3-5, April 1944: “The M.T.B.’s with Bos’n Bill.” Car., Sid Barron: 46.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CANADIAN CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION and ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOSN BILL Canadian Heroes Comics May 1944, 27 .jpgCanadian Heroes, May 1944: “Bos’n Bill.” Car., Sid Baron: 27.

BOS’N BILL CLUB

BOS’N BILL CLUB

Although the Bos’n Bill feature had appeared in Canadian Heroes from the beginning, the Bos’n Bill Club was not introduced till Canadian Heroes, 3-2, January 1944. Members received their ‘papers” and a sweater crest plus a colour picture of a Canadian fighting ship.

MEDIUM:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                            Published by Educational Projects Inc. Colour cover. Black & white interior.

Content:

Advertisement:

Canadian Heroes, 3-3, Feb. 1944: “Join Bos’n Bill’s Crew”: 29.

Canadian Heroes, 3-4, March 1944: “Watch for Bos’n Bill’s Treasure Chest”: 14.

Canadian Heroes, 3-5, April 1944: “Join Bos’n Bill’s Crew”: 52.

Canadian Heroes, 4-6, January 1945: “Bos’n Bill’s Seamen”: 63.

Contest:

Canadian Heroes, 4-2, July 1944: “Navy Contest No. 1: What’s Wrong with This Corvette”: 12.

Canadian Heroes, 4-6, January 1945: “Promoted To Full First Mates”: 64.

Orders:

Canadian Heroes, 3-6, May 1944: “Bos’n Bill’s Crew Orders”: 31.

Canadian Heroes, 4-1, June 1944: “Bos’n Bill’s Crew”: 38-39.

SOURCE:

Article periodical:

Canadian Heroes, 3-1, Nov./Dec. 1943: “Watch For It! The Bos’n Bill Club in the January Issue”: Inside back cover.

GALLERY:

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL CLUB, Canadian Heroes, 3-4, Mar 1943, 14.jpg Canadian Heroes, 3-4, March 1944: 14.

C:\Users\Robert\Documents\CARTOONING ILLUSTRATION ANIMATION\IMAGE CARTOON\IMAGE CARTOON B\BOS'N BILL, Canadian Heroes, 3-6, 1944, 31.jpgCanadian Heroes, 3-6, May 1944: 31.

BORGATTA Marc L

BORGATTA Marc L.

In Joke Comics 23, Bell Features reported on all the Bell staff who were being released from the armed services, some of whom were returning to Bell. “Mark was the writer and illustrator of “Dr. Blue and Blackie”, now taken over temporarily by Andre Kulbach. The scripts are now written by Spragett. Mark is an American citizen but lives in Montréal, he was recalled to the American Army when the U.S. entered the war.”

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CARTOONIST:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:                                                                            Published by Bell Features & Publishing Co. Colour cover. Black & white interior.

Content serial:

Active Comics … no date: “Dr. Blue and Blackie …”: 1-7.
18: “… Diamond Studded Shark”

19: “…”

21: “…The Zoot-Suit Yokels?”

 22: “…The Pay-Dirt Pugs”

23: “…Mr K”

Cover front:

Active Comics, 19, no date: “Dr. Blue and Blackie. Illus., probably Marc L. Borgatta.

SOURCE:

Article periodical:

Joke Comics. No. 23, no date: 26.

BORDELEAU Paul

BORDELEAU Paul

Born 1967.

Began as an illustrator working for add agencies. Then began doing caricatures for VOIR-Québec, then expanded to VOIR-Outaouais. In 2001, he began freelancing on a weekly basis for La Presse [Montréal].

WORK:

CARTOONIST:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content editorial:

Portfoolio 18: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. Ed., Guy Badeaux. Writ., Scott Feschuk. McClelland & Stewart Ltd., 2002.

Portfoolio …. The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. Ed. & Writ., Guy Badeaux . McArthur & Co. …
19, 2003. 20, 2004.

SOURCE:

Article book:

Portfoolio 18: The Year’s Best Canadian Editorial Cartoons. 2002: “Paul Bordeleau”.

BORDELEAU Claude

BORDELEAU Claude

He co-cartooned with Brian McLachlan the “Alex and Charlie” cartoon strip for Owl magazine.

WORK:

CO-CARTOONIST:

PERIODICAL TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content serial:

Owl, 37-2, March 2012: “The Outrageous World of Alex & Charlie in Marine Queen.” Co-car., Brian McLachlan.: 6-7.