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"Based in Nova Scotia, Andy Brown's Conundrum Press has quietly become a major force in alt-comics publishing." - The Comics Journal https://linktr.ee/conundrumpress

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Jan 22

The 2025 Conundrum Press catazine has landed!

Part catalogue, part magazine, this year's catazine is stuffed with excerpts from upcoming graphic novels, comics from artists we love, essays and interviews!

Find your copy at your local comic book shop or head to the l|nk in our b|o 🎯🛍️📚

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 1d

(continued)... Gerry Post (Limited mobility), Brea Hindy (Disability travel agent and companion) Maddie Adams (Neurodivergent representative), and moderated by Scott Stoneman.

WHEN: October 8, 6:15pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: Lindsay Children's Room, Halifax Cen

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 1d

The launch includes an artist presentation, book signing, Q&A with Post, as well as a panel discussion on the topic Travelling with a Disability with guests Linda Campbell (Deaf representative), Lui Greco (Blind representative), (continued...)

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 1d

TOMORROW, WEDNESDAY! 📚 🚀

Join us in celebrating the launch of Veronica Post‘s THIRD title with Conundrum Press, LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL, a graphic novel exploring travel through the lens of disability and inclusion.

Image is a black and white poster with a cartoon illustration of a man in a self-propelling wheelchair wearing glasses and a vest. The man is ahead of the viewer, and is looking behind toward the viewer while giving a thumbs up and smiling. The text on the poster reads "Book Launch, Let the Good Times Roll. October 8, 6:15 to 8:15pm, Halifax Central Library, Lindsay Children's Room. A graphic novel exploring travel through the lens of disability and inclusion."

Image is a black and white poster with only text that reads "Featuring: Artist presentation and Q & A with Veronica Post. Panel discussion: Travelling with a disability. With Guests: Linda Campbell (Deaf representative), Lui Greco (Blind representative), Gerry Post (Limited mobility), Brea Hindy (Disability travel Agent and companion), Maddi Adams (neurodivergent representative), Moderated by Scott Stoneman. Book Signing with Veronica Post.

Image is graphic with an illustrated book cover to the left, and a colour portrait photo to the right, side-by-side. The illustrated book cover is for the autobiographical graphic memoir from Veronica Post, Let The Good Times Roll. The black and white illustrated cover depicts two people moving together. The person on the left is a white man in a wheelchair wearing glasses and a vest. The person to the right is a white woman wearing a baseball hat and glasses, carrying a tote bag. Both people are looking fondly at one another as they move forward. The photograph to the right of the book cover depicts a white woman with short brown hair who is looking at the viewer with a slight smile.

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 5d

(Conundrum Press does not accept or judge submissions to Herizons Magazine Comic Contest. Conundrum Press’ involvement is solely to share and promote the contest out of support for comics creation across Canada)

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 5d

Their work will be published online and in print in a winter 2026 feature in Herizons. Honourable mentions will receive $150 CAD and their work will be published in print.

Link in bio for more contest details!

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 5d

With a focus on anti-oppression, topics are related to gender, race, sexuality, ability, and other identity markers that intersect and shape our lived experiences.

Herizons Magazine is currently running a Feminist Comic Contest until October 31, 2025. One winner will receive $600 CAD.

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 5d

Herizons Magazine has been publishing in Canada since 1992, quarterly in Winnipeg on Treaty 1 territory and is distributed across the country. Herizons publishes on art, culture, and legal/political/community affairs.

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 7d

Andy Oliver at Broken Frontier with a wonderful review of Cole Pauls' We see stars only at night!

🔗 in bio!

Reposted by Conundrum Press

Vivi Doodles @vividoodles.bsky.social · 17d

Hello comics people of the internet! Did you know I have a graphic novel coming out? Well I do! And you can pre order it here: conundrumpress.com/product/quie... (or at your local bookstore!)

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Quiet Crossings - Conundrum Press

In Quiet Crossings Selena agrees to help out at the nearby Inn in exchange for a room after crashing her car in the unfamiliar countryside. Located on the edge of the world, the Inn attracts extraordi...

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 19d

The Helsinki Comics Festival also organizes one-on-one portfolio reviews with publishers for emerging comics artists. On Sunday Andy Brown will be doing reviews, from 11am-1pm. Duration for one pitching session is 15 min. Sign up in advance via the link in our bio.

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 19d

Conundrum Press heads to the Helsinki Comics Festival this weekend, September 20-21! If you're looking for quality Canadian comics, come have a look and fill your boots! 📚 👢

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 23d

WHEN: Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00am -12:00pm
WHERE: Room C400, UBC Robson Square

Programmed by our Guest Indigenous Curator Kayla MacInnis

Moderator: Whess Harman
Reader: Cole Pauls, We see stars only at night

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 23d

In conversation, they will explore how place, culture, and identity shape creative practice, and how art can be both a vessel for memory and a tool for imagining new futures. Expect an hour of laughter, insight, and inspiration from two of the most inventive Indigenous artists working today.

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 23d

Cole Pauls’ comics transform northern homelands into worlds of adventure and satire, while Whess Harman’s textiles and text-based works hold both humour and resistance in every stitch and phrase.

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 23d

Word Vancouver Festival presents:
INKED IN STORY: Comics, Prints & Place

INKED IN STORY brings together two artists who blur the boundaries between the visual and the textual, inviting us to see story as something that lives in images, words, and materials alike.

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · 26d

Join us in celebrating the launch of Veronica Post‘s THIRD (!!!) title with Conundrum Press, LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL, a graphic novel exploring travel through the lens of disability and inclusion.

WHEN: October 8th, 6:00-8:30pm
WHERE: Halifax Central Library, in the Lindsay Children’s Room

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Sep 8

Don’t miss out on celebrating Zoé Jusseret’s About the Little Ones @ Lucky’s Books with a book launch and art exhibit!

WHEN: September 12, 2025, 7-9pm
ART EXHIBIT: September 12 – October 20, 2025
WHERE: Lucky’s Books, Vancouver

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join Lynette Richards TODAY, September 5 @ the Halifax Central Public Library for an Author Talk!

WHEN: 2-4pm
WHERE: Halifax Central Public Library

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join Conundrum Press and artists Sofia Alarcon and Veronica Post at the Prairie Comics Festival (PCF) THIS WEEKEND, September 6-7, 2025!

WHEN: September 6-7, 2025. Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
WHERE: Manitoba Museum, 190 Rupert Ave.
ADMISSION: Free!

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Sep 2

Launching October 2025, Vivi Partridge's QUIET CROSSINGS receives a starred review from Publishers Weekly!

“Debut creator Partridge leverages fantasy allegory surrounding death and grief in this reflective and heartfelt speculative graphic novel.”
– Starred Review, Publishers Weekly

Image is black text on white background. Text reads "Debut creator Partridge leverages fantasy allegory surrounding death and grief in this reflective and heartfelt speculative graphic novel. Starred Review, Publishers weekly."

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Aug 26

Unveiling its lineup last week, NACC said it was aiming to build “something truly northern, truly meaningful and truly unforgettable.”

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NACC unveils 2025-26 season, makes changes to season pass

The Northern Arts and Cultural Centre welcomes Matt Andersen, a Danish dance show and Yellowknife’s own Alison McCreesh among other acts in its 2025-26 season.

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Aug 26

“The Tin Can Collective’s new staged adaptation brings McCreesh’s story to life, celebrating lived experiences of the North and the impact of female friendships during these pivotal years, and featuring a score composed by Yellowknife’s own Grace Clark,” NACC stated.

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Aug 26

Alison McCreesh's DEGREES OF SEPARATION hits the stage! 🎭

An adaptation of NWT artist McCreesh’s graphic novel Degrees of Separation hits the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre (NACC) stage on March 28, 2026.

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Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Aug 22

This year the HABF programme series kickstarts with Eleanor Hannon leading an interactive neighbourhood tour that brings her title CITYMOUSE off the page and into the streets. Tour is from 1-2pm Friday (TODAY!), August 22nd. Meet @ 2535 Robie Street.

Conundrum Press @conundrumpress.bsky.social · Aug 22

Their mandate prioritizes artists’ books, catalogues, monographs, periodicals, zines or related print material. Visitors can also expect programming about the art book and its surrounding concepts.