More than the stereotypes of lobsters and fiddles, Canada’s “ocean playground” of Nova Scotia boasts a vibrant history of ghost stories, folklore, industry, politics, and vibrant Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ and immigrant communities. Home or formerly home to some of Canada’s biggest names in comics over the past decades, this anthology brings together 15 artists, making Nova Scotia’s history come to life through a collection of graphic stories that are spooky, funny and thought-provoking.
NOVA GRAPHICA was recently listed by Comiccon.com as 2020's most progressive non-fiction work in comics, and JJ's piece WITH WOMEN IN MIND was specifically noted. You can read the article in full here.
