SHANNON Ben 

A Toronto based, graphic artist, illustrator and animator, he has worked in print, for DC Comics, Marvel, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, The Globe & Mail, The National Post, and The Wall Street Journal, in film and television for CBC, Global and Rogers, and online.

He was the winner of the 1998 Applied Arts Award For Illustration Excellence and the 2008 ADCC Interactive Design Award.

WORK:

ILLUSTRATOR:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content story:

Moonshot. Alternate History Comics Inc., 2015:  “Ayanisach.” Writ., Ben Houseman: 131-138.

SOURCE:

Article book:

Moonshot. Alternate History Comics Inc., 2015: “Biographies”: 169.

SHANE George 

“I remember when I sold my first cartoon to the Calgary Herald in the late 1930’s. They sent me a cheque for one dollar.”                                                                         George Shane, The Hecklers.

Born 1921 in Winnipeg, he always worked as a free lance artist.

He began cartooning before World War 2 for the Herald [Calgary], Free Press [Winnipeg] and other western newspapers. He served in the RCAF and then went to New York to study fine art and illustration. There he did gag cartoons in response to the demand there.

He returned to Canada in the late 1940’s and began working for Saturday Night and The Montrealer, and illustrated a crime magazine. He opened his own commercial art studio. He worked with the Candian Labour Congress and as a result became a cartoonist for various Canadian labour newspapers. He continued to work as a cartoonist and animator for various other companies and organizations in Toronto.

SOURCE:

Article book:

The Hecklers. Writ. & Ed.., Peter Desbarates & Terry Mosher. McClelland & Stewart Ltd., 1979: 250.

 

SHAINBLUM Mark

                                                        Mackenzie Queen, 1-3, 1985: Inside front cover.

Born 1963 in Montréal.

He was a graduate of Concordia University’s creative writing program.

He organized the company Discovery Publications to publish the fanzine Orion in April 1981.

About 1985, Shainblum organized a second company Matrix Graphic Series which published the periodical New Triumph featuring North Guard (1985-1986). The company’s imprint Matrix Books published Canuck Comics (1986) a price guide of Canadian comics. It ceased operations about 1987.

“Northguard” was written by Mark and illustrated by Gabriel Morrissette this hero first appeared in New Triumph no. 1, 1984. Later the two created a second hero “Infinite Man” which Shainblum says is mostly Morrissette’s doing.

In 1995 and 1996, the two teamed up again to create “Angloman”.

In 1998, under license from Richard Comely, and as co-plotters, Mark wrote and Sandy Carruthers who also penciled Captain Canuck newspaper strips 293 to 304 and 311 to 316, illustrated, “Captain Canuck: Utopian Moments” which they intended to publish as a four part mini-comic series. Difficulties arose and only part one was published.

Starting with the September 1999 issue of chickaDEE magazine, Mark wrote the “Daisy Dreamer” serial which Gabriel Morrissette was already illustrating. He continued to write this feature till the March 2001 issue.

Mark contributed stories to graphic magazines Black Zeppelin, Love Fantasy, written articles for Ahoy Magazine, Comics Review, and Graffiti.

WORK:

WRITER:

BOOK GRAPHIC:

Content novel:

Angloman. Illus., Gabriel Morrissette. Nuage Editions, 1995.

Angloman 2. Illus., Gabriel Morrissette. Nuage Editions, November 1996.

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

Content serial:

Northguard.: Bk 1, Manifest Destiny. Illus., Gabriel Morrissette. Matrix Production/Caliber Press, 1989. (A collection of the periodical New Triumph Featuring Northguard, issues 1 to 5.)

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:

Content

Serial:

The New Original Captain Canuck Ashcan Special # 1, 1998: “Captain Canuck: Utopia Moments, pt. 1.” Co-plotters, Mark Shainblum and Sandy Carruthers, Illus., Sandy Carruthers. Mini-comic format.

New Triumph Featuring Northguard,… “Northguard:…” Illus., Gabriel Morrissette. Let., Ian Carr. Matrix Graphic Series:…. Black & white.
1-1, 1985: “And Stand On Guard”: 1-24.	1-2, 1985: “Awaken The Dreamers”: 1-24.

New Triumph Featuring Northguard, …. “Northguard: Target Red Target Blue: …” Pen., Gabriel Morrissette. Let. Ian Carr. Matrix Graphic Series:…. Black & white.

1-3 1985: “Making Hate.” In., Jacques Boivin: 1-24. 1-4 1985: “Never Surrender.” In., Gabriel Morrissette & J. Harpes. 1-24.

 

New Triumph Featuring Northguard, 1-5, Summer 1986: “Northguard.” Illus., Gabriel Morrissette. Let., Ian Carr: 1-24. Matrix Graphic Series. Black & white.

Northguard…. “Northguard: The ManDes Conclusion: …” Illus., Gabriel Morrissette. Matrix Production/Caliber Press:…. Black & white.

1, 1989: “Blood and Fire.” Let., Mario Beaulac. 2, 1989: “Fleur de Lys.” Let., Ron Kasman. 3, 1990: “ Scorched Earth.” Let., Ron Kasman.

Story graphic:

Quadrant, 1-2, no date: “Infinite Man: The Love of a Good Woman.” Plot & Pen., Gabriel Morrissette. In. & Let., Ron Kasman.

Gene Day’s Black Zeppelin, 1-4, March 1986: “Infinite Man: Who shall cry for Damocles: Chapter 1.” Pen. Gabriel Morrissette. In., David Day. Let., Ron Kasman: 1-9.

Gene Day’s Black Zeppelin, 1-5, October 1986: “Infinite Man: Who shall cry for Damocles: Chapter 2.” Pen. Gabriel Morrissette. In., David Day. Let., Ron Kasman: 1-8.

Jacques Boivin’s Love Fantasy, 1-1, May 1987: “Introducing Magicstone: Royal Con Interlude.” Co-illus., Gabriel Morrissette & Jacques Boivin. (An attempt at a serial?)

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content serial:

Drama Drama, 7, Jan. 2019: “Ares Unbound: Deicide Pt. 1” Illus., Steve LeBlanc. Via di Malcontenti. Colour

PERIODICAL TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content:

Interview text:

Orion, 1-1, Summer 1981: “Orion Interview: A Conversation with Richard Comely”: 16-22.

Orion, 1-2, 1982: “A Conversation with Gene Day”: 30-42.

Journalism text:

Orion, 1-1, Summer 1981:                                                                                                             “Captain Canuck: The Triumphant Return of the Canadian Hero”: 8-11.                           “The Captain Is Dead! Long Live The Captain.” Insert. An update that Capt.                      Canuck and CKR Publications both ended the day Orion 1-1 went to press.

chickaDEE….: “Daisy Dreamer…” Illus., Gabriel Morrissette. Col., Digital Chameleon. Batard Press Canada. Colour.

21-6, Sept., 1999: “An Elephant Never Forgets a Friend”: 28-29 21-7, Oct. 1999: “A Gila Monster Saves the Day”: 30-31. 21-8, Nov. 1999: “She Has Eyes Like a Hawk”: 30-31. 21-9, Dec. 1999: “The Walrus’ big trip in Nunavut”: 30-31. 22-1, Jan./Feb. 2000: “Look out there! It’s a Snowshoe Hare!”: 30-31. 22-2, Mar. 2000: “Daisy Has A Real Dog Day!”: 30-31. 22-3, Apr. 2000: “Daisy has some ferret fun!”: 30-31. 22-4, May 2000: “Can a hippo hold its breath underwater?”: 30-31. 22-5, Summer 2000:2: “Daisy the ostrich is built for speed!”: 30-31. 22-6, Sept. 2000: “Daisy is a champion cheetah!”: 30-31. 22-7, Oct. 2000: “Daisy the bat flies in the dark!”: 30-31. 22-8, Nov. 2000: “Daisy the Panda is on the move!”: 30-31. 22-9, Dec. 2000: “Daisy puts the writing on the wall!”: 30-31. 23-1, Jan./Feb. 2001: “a polar bear builds a snowy shelter!”: 30-31. 23-2, Mar. 2001: “Thoroughbred to the Rescue”: 30-31.

MERCHANDISE:

 Tee-Shirt:

ANGLOMAN, “ARRET STOP”. Illus., Gabriel Morrisette. Hanes Heavyweight, 1996.

INTERVIEWER:

PERIODICAL TEXT:

Content interview:

Comic Interview 19, Jan. 1985: “Arn Saba, Part 1.” 7-17.

Comic Interview 20, Feb. 1985: “Arn Saba, Part 2.” 12-23.

Comic Interview 83, 1990: “Bernie Mireault.” 54-63.

EDITOR:

PERIODICAL GRAPHIC:

New Triumph Featuring Northguard.

PERIODICAL TEXT & GRAPHIC:

Orion: The Canadian Magazine Of Time And Space

OWNER/PUBLISHER:

Discovery Publications.

Matrix Graphic Series/Matrix Books

SOURCE:

Article, book:

Canuck Comics. Matrix Books. 1986: “Mark Shainblum”: 153.

Article periodical:

Quadrant, 1-1, no date: “Mark Shainblum”.

Article newspaper:

Toronto Star, 1 Feb.1992: “The Great Canadian Superhero.” Writ., Henry Mickiewicz: J1.

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

SHAHID

See MAHMOOD Shahid

 

SHADOW PRESS                                                                                                              Location: Gananoque Ontario.                                                                                            Founder & publisher: Gene Day.

These periodicals, founded by Gene Day, were a showcase for many creators like John Bell, Dan Day, Charles De Lint, George Freeman, C.R. Saunders, Dave Sim at the beginning of their careers.

The final edition was published posthumously by Gordon Derry after Day died in October 1982.

PRODUCT:

BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

All Things Dark and Dangerous: The Art of Gene Day, limited signed edition 50 copies. Shadow Press/Dark Fantasy, 1979. Included hand coloured pages.

Dreaming As The Summers Die: A Collection of Selected Poems from Lewis Carroll. Illustrated by Gene Day Based On The Originals of Sir John Tenniel. Shadow Press, 1976. This booklet was published as a non-profit arts support venture.

PERIODICAL TEXT & GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Dark Fantasy: The Magazine of Amateur Creators. Editor Howard E. Day. (a mini- periodical)
1-2, Fall 1973. 1-3, Mar. 1974. 1-4, July 1974. 2-5, Oct. 1974. 2-6, Jan. 1975.	2-7, Sept. 1975. 2-8, May 1976.* 3-9, Sept. 1976. 3-10, Dec. 1976. 3-11, Jan. 1977. 3-12, April 1979.	4-14, Sept. 1977. 4-15, Jan. 1978. 4-16, June 1978. 5-17, July 1978. 5-18, Dec. 1978.	5-19, Feb. 1979. 5-20, July 1979. 6-21, Oct. 1979. 6-22 March 1980. 5-23, Nov. 1980.*

*8, May 1976 was the 2nd Anniversary Edition.                                                                 * Notice with no. 23 the volumes revert to 5.

Dark Fantasy: The Magazine of Amateur Creators. 5-24/25 July 1984 Pub. & Ed., Gordon Derry. (a mini-periodical)

Out Of The Depths: Tales Of Illustrated Terror. 1-1, May 1974. Editor Howard E. Day.(a mini-periodical)

Foreshadowings: The Official Newsletter of the Gene Day Fan Club. 4, Winter 1979. Editor: Glenn Lisle.

 

SGT. SAWCHUK

“Sgt. Sawchuk” and his partner “The Red Surge” are two Royal Canadian Mounted Police types created by Nelson da Rocha, Xan Grey and Stephany Lein.

The story “Mayhem In Stampede City” is semi-comical but also deals with fears of an American takeover and also the desire of Canadians for superheroes who officialdom is determined to keep out of the public eye.

MEDIUM:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content story:

Epic Canadiana, v.2. Ed., B. Thomas. Cloudscape Comics Society, Oct. 2015: “Sgt. Sawchuk & The Red Surge: Mayhem In Stampede City.” Writ., Nelson da Rocha. Co-illus., Xan Grey & Stephany Lein. 41-54.

SETH 

See GALLANT GREGORY 

 

SERVICE SNICKERS 

See BRUNT Harry

 

SERGEANT RENFREW 

This humorous strip was based on Sergeant Renfrew of the RCMP, a character created by stand up comedian Dave Broadfoot. Broadfoot wrote the strip while Olga Urbansky illustrated it. It was syndicated by Sneyd Syndicate Inc. and ran in the Toronto Star beginning Sept. 10, 1979 and ending 6 Sept. 1980. It also appeared in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record. It is easy to see that the cartoon character was modelled on Dave Broadfoot as he did his stand up portrayal of “Sergeant Renfrew”.

GALLERY:

 The first Sergeant Renfrew, Toronto Star, 10 Sept. 1979.

 Toronto Star, 18 Dec. 1979.

 The last “Sergeant Renfrew”, Toronto Star, 6 Sept. 1980.

 

SÉRAPHIN

“Séraphin, L’Histoire Illustrée d’un home et son péché “ was a cartoon strip that appeared in Le Bulletin des agriculteurs from October 1951 to September 1970. It was drawn by Albert Chartier using scripts for the radio then television series “Les Belles Histoires des pays d’en haut” written by Claude-Henri Grignon. In its television format the series, broadcast by Radio Canada, ran from October 8, 1956 to June 1970. The series was in turn based on the novel L’homme et son péché “ written by Grignon in 1933. The novel was a simple story of a young woman Donalda who is forced to forsake her true love Alexis and marry the rich but parsimonious Séraphin who is mayor of the town. She dies of a strange sickness and he is killed in a house fire trying to save his money. However, when transformed into the radio and cartoon series the story was greatly expanded to become episodes in the lives of various citizens of the town.

MEDIUM:

BOOK GRAPHIC ANTHOLOGY:

Content biography & Folio:

Drawn & Quarterly v. 5: August 2003: “Albert Chartier: A Retrospective On The Life and Work Of A Pioneer Quebecois Cartoonist”: 166-172.

 BOOK GRAPHIC COLLECTION:

 Content cartoon strip:

Séraphin. Writ., Claude-Henri Grignon. Illus., Albert Chartier. les Éditions Les 400 coups, 2010.