An uplifting celebration of the joy that love in all its unique, quirky and diverse dimensions can bring us.

Alberta Comics Love features 50 original short comic stories told by Albertan storytellers. From romance to comedy, memoir to science fiction.

A group of sparrows, tired from their flight, take refuge inside a heart-shaped hole. A tree spirit proves itself to be muse, mentor and best friend. Two young nuns laboriously write, hide, then destroy love letters to each other.

In this second volume of comics by Alberta creators, love wins the day, in all kinds of ways.

Once again, no genre or style is off the table. As different as Greek gods are from turkey vultures, whether you’re reading a tale that features a shape-shifting werewolf demon, or two red blood cells traveling through the cardiovascular system, we can guarantee many, many moments of tender joy.

Edited by Alexander Finbow, Shea Proulx, Emily Pomeroy & Hartley Rose. cover art by Kat Simmers.

Featuring comics by Aaron Navrady | Brett Monro & Crista Honey | Brianna Rose | Cam Hayden | Cayley Ermter | Charlotte Marshall (Puffywiz) | Chelsea Wong | Chris Doucher & Jackson Gee | Christopher Twin | Derek Evernden | Eric Dyck | Henry "Hal" Hays | Hollis Parrott | Iñaki Azpiazu | James Davidge & Elliot Davidge | Janice Blaine | Jarret Hartnell | Jeff Martin | Jessica Szeto | Jillian Fleck | Joey Gruszecki & Nicole Gruszecki | Joshua Eastman | Karylle Aroco | Kiley Fediuk | Liann Sigua | Lloyd Templeton | Luke Moore & Megan Einarson | Madison Armagost | Matt Stewart | M. U. Smith | Mike Hooves | Molly Receveur | Mouse Brown | Naomi Fong | Nick Johnson | Rachel Erickson | Revere | Rixby Elliot | Roberto Duque | Roger Garcia | Sam Lucy Haslam | Sean Seamus McWhinny | Shannon Reeves | Shea Proulx | Simone Stehouwer | Sylvia Moon | Tayson Martindale | Zachary Wild

"Alexander Finbow is a Canmore based author and filmmaker, creator of the award winning Loxleys series of original graphic novels, co-writer of The Loxleys and Confederation with Mark Zuehlke and Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair, author of When Big Bears Invade with illustrator Nyco Rudolph, author of the forthcoming historical-fantasy OGN Blood Light with AL Davison, and action comic series 24 Hours in London with William Simpson. Originally from England, Alexander emigrated to Canada in 2009. and now lives in the Rocky Mountains with his family and Springer Spaniel, Bella.

Alexander Finbow's profile page

Shea Proulx spent her twenties going to forest-raves, living with a lot of strange people, and becoming over-educated at Emily Carr and UBC. Immediately after graduating with an MFA she discovered that she was totally pregnant. Juggling motherhood and artistic pursuits proved easier in Calgary, with the help of her mother, a fellow writer who really "gets" it.
Her work is a nerdy trip, where memories and observations co-mingle to form sweet psychedelic spaces, and visual narratives steal the show. ABC Monstrosity is Shea's second published book, following her visual meditation on motherhood and creating art, Alice at Naptime.
There are very tidy-looking pictures of Shea's studio on her website: www.sheaproulx.com

Shea Proulx's profile page

Jillian Fleck is a comic creator based in Calgary, Alberta. Their graphic novels Lake Jehovah and Cheryl were released by Conundrum Press, and their work was included in the anthology Alberta Comics: Home by Renegade Arts Entertainment. Other works have been published in formats ranging from zines and webcomics to academic journals. In their spare time they like to watch pro wrestling and make ink.

Jiliian Fleck's profile page