In a recent fan ballot on the Canadian Independent Comic Book Wiki, 340 votes were cast between December 13 and December 31, 2017. Winners were determined by most number of votes.
“The Canadian Independent Comic Book Wiki wishes to congratulate all of this year’s winners on their excellent work. Creating independent comic books is a constant struggle so we wish to let all creators know that we appreciate their work and this is just one way for fans to show their appreciation. We hope that these awards can help grow awareness for Canadian indie comics. For accountability purposes, the anonymous votes will be provided to any nominated creator who wishes to inspect them by emailing cancomicswiki@gmail.com”
Best Comic Book of 2017
Awarded to the Canadian indie comic book published in 2017 which was most enjoyed by fans …
Winner Auric of the Great White North Issue 3Runner Up Auroraman Issue 1
Best Graphic Novel
Awarded to the Canadian indie graphic novel published in 2017 which was most enjoyed by fans.
Winner The Adventurers: Love You So Very MuchRunner Up Toronto Comics Anthology Yonge at Heart
Favourite Creator
Awarded to a Canadian comic book creator who’s independent comic work and fan engagement was most enjoyed by fans in 2017.
Winner Kelly TindallRunner Up Davis Dewsbury
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!
If you are interested in checking out the Canadian Indie Comic Book Wiki pop on over to http://canadiancomicbooks.wikia.com and feel free to add an entry or two yourself.
Martin Boruta has been reading comic books and graphic novels for 50+ years (he reads books without pictures too, just sayin’). A lifelong fan of Captain Canuck, Martin is the curator of The Unofficial Yet Definitive Captain Canuck Comicography website. Since 2016, Martin has been reviewing comic books and highlighting great new Kickstarter projects at First Comics News. Martin’s writting has also been featured in Sequential Magazine. For over two-hundred episodes, Martin enjoyed teaming up with his pals and sharing hosting duties on The Hey Kids Comics Radio Show broadcast on Trent Radio 92.7 CFFF FM in lovely Peterborough, ON Canada, and still available at The Hey Kids Comics Radio Show website. Martin is a founding member of the Canadian Comic Book Alliance. In his various adventures, Martin has demonstrated an innate ability to spell “Erik Larsen” incorrectly.
Martin’s “day job” is owner of Shaw Computer Systems Inc., an Information Technology consultancy firm in Peterborough, ON, specializing in Managed Services for small to mid-sized businesses since 1980.
In the past, Martin served in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve as a member of the Cadet Instructors List (Cadre), reaching the Queen’s Commissioned rank of Captain, was awarded a Baronship of Sealand, and was ordained as a Reverend in the Universal Life Church while watching an episode of Monster Garage.
