Kevin Cannon
Encyclopedia
Kevin Cannon is an American
cartoonist
and illustrator.
Press, which included 100 pages of weekly strips that originally ran in the Scarlet and Black
. While attending Grinnell, Kevin was often asked if he was Zander Cannon
's brother, though the two bear no relation. This caused him to contact Zander at The Handicraft Guild
in Minneapolis and began work as his assistant. Kevin did background illustrations for Smax
, published by DC Comics
and illustrated The Handsome Prince by author Tom Hegg
. Kevin and Zander's working relationship eventually led to their founding of Big Time Attic
with Shad Petosky
. With Zander he went on to write the sequel to Alan Moore
's Top Ten.
Working on his own he has produced Far Arden, a graphic novel about a journey described in one review as "382 pages of entertaining, action packed and genuinely funny adventure".
In 2010, Far Arden was nominated for an Eisner Award
in the category "Best Publication for Teens."
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
and illustrator.
Life and career
Cannon first published work was Johnny Cavalier, published by Grinnell CollegeGrinnell College
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, U.S. known for its strong tradition of social activism. It was founded in 1846, when a group of pioneer New England Congregationalists established the Trustees of Iowa College....
Press, which included 100 pages of weekly strips that originally ran in the Scarlet and Black
Scarlet and Black
The Scarlet and Black, or the S&B, is the official college newspaper at Grinnell College. It is the first college newspaper west of the Mississippi River. The newspaper, typically 16 tabloid pages in length, is published in print and online at . Students, primarily, write the newspaper, although...
. While attending Grinnell, Kevin was often asked if he was Zander Cannon
Zander Cannon
Alexander "Zander" Cannon is an American comics writer and artist, known for his work on books such as Top 10 and Smax.-Early life:Cannon was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He graduated from Grinnell College in 1995 with a B.A...
's brother, though the two bear no relation. This caused him to contact Zander at The Handicraft Guild
The Handicraft Guild
The Handicraft Guild was an organization central to Arts and Crafts movement active in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, from 1904 to 1918. The Handicraft guild was founded, led, and staffed primarily by women, making it historically significant to women's art movements nationwide.In addition...
in Minneapolis and began work as his assistant. Kevin did background illustrations for Smax
Smax
Smax is a fictional character from the comic book series Top 10 written by Alan Moore, illustrated by Gene Ha, and published by the America's Best Comics imprint of DC Comics / Wildstorm. A Top-10 spin-off mini-series also called Smax focused on the character and provided him with more of a backstory...
, published by DC Comics
DC Comics
DC Comics, Inc. is one of the largest and most successful companies operating in the market for American comic books and related media. It is the publishing unit of DC Entertainment a company of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which itself is owned by Time Warner...
and illustrated The Handsome Prince by author Tom Hegg
Tom Hegg
Tom Hegg is an American author, teacher and theatrical professional who performed for many seasons as a member of the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota....
. Kevin and Zander's working relationship eventually led to their founding of Big Time Attic
Big Time Attic
Big Time Attic is a Limited Liability Corporation. It is the operational name of Twin Cities comic artists Zander Cannon and Kevin Cannon...
with Shad Petosky
Shad Petosky
Shad Petosky is an American comics author, designer, and television animator.-Biography:Petosky was born in Kalispell, Montana. He was a programmer before meeting Zander Cannon and helping Cannon to co-publish The Replacement God. With both Cannon and Kevin Cannon, Petosky formed the comic art...
. With Zander he went on to write the sequel to Alan Moore
Alan Moore
Alan Oswald Moore is an English writer primarily known for his work in comic books, a medium where he has produced a number of critically acclaimed and popular series, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell...
's Top Ten.
Working on his own he has produced Far Arden, a graphic novel about a journey described in one review as "382 pages of entertaining, action packed and genuinely funny adventure".
In 2010, Far Arden was nominated for an Eisner Award
Eisner Award
The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, commonly shortened to the Eisner Awards, and sometimes referred to as the Oscar Awards of the Comics Industry, are prizes given for creative achievement in American comic books. The Eisner Awards were first conferred in 1988, created in response to the...
in the category "Best Publication for Teens."