Montreal Comic Art Festival: May 27-29, 2022

I have a very full schedule at this year’s FBDM/MCAF, which is returning in-person for the first time in two years! Can’t wait to see folks again! 😁

I am a big fan of this Festival, which is FREE and open to the public (this year the event is taking over Saint Denis Street which is so much fun). It is a very open, energetic, and community-minded event that is trying to bring the “9th Art” to the people, in both French and English. If you will be in Montréal please do swing by, say hi, and check out all the cool work that these creators are making! 

Below you will find descriptions for the panels I will be moderating as well as my signing schedule and other links. I also recently talked with John at True North Country Comics about the Festival and the fantastic programming the team has concocted for the event, including art shows, unique conversations between creators, round-table discussions (some of which I will be hosting, see below), and the many ways that this event really is all about “Making Connections.” 

Adaptation in Comics: Classics Reimagined
Friday, May 27 • 4-5pm • HUB

Whether it’s Dracula, the Little Prince or the Knights of the Round Table, certain characters and stories exert an undeniable fascination on our collective unconscious. Why do these tales in particular continue to inspire new visions, adaptations, and spin-offs, and what challenges do comic book creators face in bringing these stories to the page?

Featuring:
Katharina Greve
Salgood Sam
Sacha Lefebvre

Moderated by François Vigneault

Living Cities
Saturday, May 28 • 2:30-3:30pm
HUB (@montrealcowork )

From the suburbs of Maui to the alleys of Hochelaga, the city is more than just a landscape, it is a window on our way of life and a reflection of our fears, hopes, dreams, and nightmares. Come and meet three creators from all over the world for whom the lived environment is just as important as the characters in their story.

Featuring:
Cab
R. Kikuo Johnson
Jared Muralt

Moderated by François Vigneault