![]() However, according to Tamblyn, Canadian comics are still relevant. It wasn't until after the war, in 1946, when the act was repealed and American comics made their return back into the country, pushing out the sales of Canadian comics. ![]() 1, which was the country's first ever comic book series, published in 1941. This lack of supply created a market for Canadian writers and artists to showcase their talent created a flourishing industry which was given the name of 'Canadian Whites'. were available in Canada during all of World War II," said Tamblyn. "None of the famous comics we have today like Superman, Batman, Captain America, etc. The Canadian War Exchange Conservation Act of 1940, during the second World War, prevented luxury goods being imported into the country, including comic books. It's important, and a really interesting period of history," said Tamblyn, who has been a part of the industry for over 40 years. "We need to know about our Canadian identity and what stories we told. The event's host Diana Tamblyn told CBC's London Morning that the chat is a great way for youth to learn about Canada's "golden age" of comics during World War II, and how they've contributed to the country's history. Eddy Smet Comic Book Collection' at Western Archives, on display at Museum London from November 5th to 14th. He has donated 10,000 comic books which are now a part of the 'Dr. Smet used to own a comic book store in London, Ont., from 1979 to 1986. The event is a part of London's Words Literary and Creative Arts Festival and will feature a chat with Eddy Smet, a retired Huron College professor, along with comics historian Ivan Kocmarek, about history of Canadian comics and comic book culture. Comic book fans can look forward to the 'Comic Book Collector' virtual chat on Sunday afternoon.
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