adventure is brewing in northern canada

FLANN! - Volume 1
The Petrified Forest

When a renowned researcher goes missing in the Northern wilds, it's up to an only partially qualified duo to find him. Join a penniless prospector and a quirky cartographer as they embark on a purely Northern adventure, inspired by the story that gave Flin Flon, Manitoba its memorable name.

Flin Flon's Favourite Graphic Novel

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FLANN! - Volume 2
The Land of a Thousand Lakes

The adventure continues as our heroes search for the missing researcher, Flynn Toba! A local fisherman has spotted a monster in a nearby lake -- could this be the mysterious Trout they've been looking for, or is something else haunting Northern Manitoba's waterways?

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FLANN! - Volume 3
The Exploration of Unknown Regions

In the works!

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The final chapter of our Northern adventure sees Flann! and James venture underground in search of the missing researcher, Flynn Toba. Little do they know, they aren't the only ones wandering the North's underground mines ...

More Cool Stuff!

Interviews With the Author

Interview with Flin Flon Reminder

Interview with Estevan Mercury

Interview with Flin Flon Arts Council

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Behind the Scenes of FLANN!

Want to see some original character sketches? Curious about my process? Check out some behind the scenes details here!

Behind the Scenes

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Inspiration behind FLANN!

Have you heard about Flintabbatey Flonatin and his miraculous mechanical fish? Find out more about the quirky local legends that inspired ​FLANN!

Inspiration behind ​FLANN!

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Frequently Asked Questions

I love answering questions! Stop by this section to find out more about the artist's process, character quirks, and find out whether or not I'm afraid of bears!

FLANN! FAQs

Praise for FLANN!

I was so excited to receive my copy today! The first few pages gave me chills it was so good. [...] I could tell by her work that we share a love of the north as her enthusiasm bursts through the pages. FLANN pays tribute to our roots like nothing I've ever experienced, in print or otherwise. I don't want to give anything away — you have to read it for yourself. Definitely worth picking up a copy.
— Tim Babcock

I really enjoyed your first instalment.  And your artwork is wonderful! I love the steampunk feel. So.....I have to ask...When will you have the second one ready, because I'm ready to read it!
— Val Strom

One part manga, one part steampunk, one part awesome! FLANN! is a truly original and creative reimagining of Flin Flon's namesake story, "The Sunless City." It's got all the cool sci-fi bits without the patriarchal colonialist overtones, and it's actually fun to read! I can hardly wait for Volume 2.
— Mike Spencer

I love the book!! WOOHOO! Read it as soon as I got home. Soooo good!
— Crystal Kolt 

I started reading Flann and I love it! Seriously. This is such good stuff. So funny and poetic and beautiful! 
​— Libby Stoker-Lavelle

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Author and illustrator Danita Stallard has long been enthralled by the fantastical adventures of a certain gentleman who built a mechanical fish. She currently resides upon the Canadian Shield, where she spends too much time wandering the forest and acquiring interesting rocks (most of which are quartz).