Oyster War

Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ben Towle, writer of Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean, is now working on the intriguing webcomic Oyster War. Apparently swashbuckling steampunk oyster pirates (there were oyster pirates?) fought with American authorities from the 1860s to 1959, off the US coast. Fascinating topic for a comic, and something I knew absolutely nothing about. Charming images with a touch of Dr. Seuss about them propel the well researched story forward. And in full colour!

Check it out and learn about Treacher Fink.

Tommy Douglas Stamp

 
Worked on a stamp for Canada Post with the awesome art director Derwyn Goodall earlier this year, and it's finally out. My illustration graces the envelope and the background of the stamp. It's a collectible and honours the father of Canada's medicare system. Best of all, the photo of Tommy is by the one and only Yousuf Karsh. I kid you not. My work pared with Karsh.

Officially.

On a stamp.

I know. Just did the background. Whatevah. I still think it's totally awesome,

Available at finer post offices near you, but only in Canada. Booyah!