News for Saturday, November 25, 2023

Here’s the latest about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators from this week for Saturday, November 25, 2023

Chip Zdarsky talks about dark side of Avengers
Comics Beat interviewed Chip Zdarsky about the forthcoming Avengers: Twilight mini-series starting in February. Chip discussed how Captain Steve Rogers interacts with a ‘twisted Avengers future’. Read more at https://www.comicsbeat.com/chip-zdarsky-talks-avengers-twilight/

King Warrior wins Northword Book Award
On its Instagram feed, Renegade Arts Entertainment announced that King Warrior won in the Best Youth Book at the Northword Book Awards. King Warrior was written by Jay Bulckaert and Erika Nyyssonen, with illustration by Lucas Green. Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/C0AKRBfSzaZ/

Marcus To reveals new enemies in the Star Trek franchise
ScreenRant interviewed Marcus To about his artistic contribution to the Star Trek franchise with the introduction of the dinosaur-like Tzenkethi. Marcus spoke about how he became a Star Trek fan and what influenced him to lend his talents to the comic book series. Read more at https://screenrant.com/star-trek-new-villains-tzenkethi-comic-interview/

Ed Brisson returns to write Predator
Marvel spoke with Ed Brisson who will be writing a new chapter of the classic Predator character starting in February. Ed spoke about continuing his previous work with the characters in the four issue mini-series Predator: The Last Hunt. Read more at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/predator-series-ed-brisson-francesco-manna

Zac Thompson talks about writing Cemetery Kids
AIPT Comics interviewed Zac Thompson about his upcoming writing for Cemetery Kids Don’t Die. The four-issue series from Oni Press hits comic book shops on February 7th. Read more at https://aiptcomics.com/2023/11/17/cemetery-kids-dont-die-1-february-2024/

Roaming in the NPR spotlight
NPR interviewed Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki about their new graphic novel Roaming. The interview focuses on the creation of their new book and how they have dealt with censorship on a national stage. Read more at https://www.npr.org/2023/11/17/1197954636/jillian-mariko-tamaki

Emily Carroll makes the 2023 notable list for The New York Times
The New York Times posted their list of the 100 notable books of 2023. Emily Carroll is included on the list with A Guest In The House. Read more at https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/11/21/books/notable-books.html

No rest for Chip Zdarsky as he takes on the Joker
IGN reported that Chip Zdarsky will take on writing duties for Joker: Year One. The three-issue story arc, taking place within the monthly Batman series in issues #142-144, hits stores February 2024. Read more at https://www.ign.com/articles/joker-year-one-will-flesh-out-the-iconic-batman-villains-origin-story

Bryan Lee O’Malley provides insight about Scott Pilgrim
CBC interviewed Bryan Lee O’Malley about the latest incarnation of Scott Pilgrim now appearing in animation form on Netflix. Bryan discussed what made him return to his characters and what audiences can expect with this new iteration. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/lite/story/1.7031851

Ed Brisson spills the beans about The Displaced
Comic Watch spoke with Ed Brisson to get his insight about the upcoming series from BOOM! Studios called The Displaced. Ed said that the sci-fi mystery is a personal tale that he had to tell. Read more at https://comic-watch.com/news/the-displaced-arrives-at-boom-studios

Darcy Van Poelgeest chats about Lotus Land
AIPT Comics interviewed Darcy Van Poelgeest about his new series Lotus Land published by BOOM! Studios. Darcy spoke about his love of noir and his take on the setting of Vancouver. Read more at https://aiptcomics.com/2023/11/19/aipt-comics-podcast-episode-248-darcy-van-poelgeest/

And if you missed it, don’t forget to check out the interview with Paris Alley about his new graphic novel Static: Up All Night https://truenorthcountrycomics.com/2023/11/22/paris-alleyne-chats-about-static/