Explorers on the Moon
Askwith was born into a military household on April 6, 1956. His family moved about before settling in Ottawa, Ontario, when he was six years old. Here, Askwith's mother subsequently ran a children's bookstore called the Bookery, through which he was able to gain access to a wide range of literature. He cites this exposure to all forms of literature - in particular "The Adventures of Tintin" album "Explorers on the Moon" and a "stash of superhero comics" - as a "pivotal event" in his young life, which clearly deeply imbued in him considerable enjoyment of such genres and titles.