News for Saturday, December 23, 2023

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators from this week for Saturday, December 23, 2023:

Canadians make The Comics Beat 34 best comics of 2023
The Comics Beat published its list of the 34 best comics of 2023 that includes:
– Black Panther: Reign at Dusk featuring inker Craig Yeung
– A Guest In The House by Emily Carroll
– Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki
– Superman featuring penciller Jamal Campbell
Read more at https://www.comicsbeat.com/best-comics-of-2023/

Jed MacKay talks about a new Marvel era in Blood Hunt
Marvel interviewed writer Jed MacKay about his upcoming crossover epic featuring vampires fighting a legion of Marvel heroes. Jed talks about the five-issue mini-series Blood Hunt featuring art by Pepe Larraz and Marie Gracia while discussing the key players in the storyline. Read more at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/blood-hunt-cover-interior-artwork-jed-mackay-interview

CBC Books lists best 2023 Canadian books for kids and teens
According to CBC Books, here’s the best Canadian books from 2023 for kids and teens that include graphic novels:
– The Secret of the Ravens by Joanna Cacao
– Paws: Priya Puts Herself First by Nathan Fairbairn and Michele Assarasakorn
– Nutshimit: In the Woods by Melissa Mollen Dupuis and illustrated by Elise Gravel
– The Song that Called Them Home by David A. Robertson and illustrated by Maya McKibbin
Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-books-for-kids-teens-in-2023-1.7059823

Publishers Weekly 2023 graphic novel critics poll features Canadians
The Publishers Weekly announced their 2023 graphic novel critics poll that features Canadians including:
– Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki
– A Guest in the House by Emily Carroll
Read more at https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/93951-impossible-people-and-roaming-top-pw-2023-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html

Five best graphic novels of 2023 according to The Toronto Star
The Toronto Star published their list of the five best graphic novels of 2023 including:
– Roaming by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki
– Secrets of Jarrow by Bill Slavin
– Mall Goth by Kate Leth
Read more at https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/the-five-best-graphic-novels-of-2023/article_e6bb15b4-9ab3-11ee-816f-2f9687460892.amp.html

And in case you missed it, check out these interviews:
– Julien Paré-Sorel chatted about his new graphic novel Adventurosaur, Volume 2 – Cory’s Legacy from Adventure Press
– Clayton Brown chatted about the comic book series Goose for MADD Canada