News for Saturday, March 2, 2024

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators from this week for Saturday, March 2, 2024:

The Racc Pack is pick of the month
On her Instagram feed, Stephanie Cooke wrote that The Racc Pack is one of Indigo’s Staff Picks of the Month for March! The Race Pack, illustrated by Whitney Gardner, is the first entry in a hilarious middle grade graphic novel series about a family of sneaky raccoons, the Bin family.
Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/C32owmWLUJI/

New memoir from Maurice Vellekoop
Everything Zoomer published an interview with Maurice Vellekoop about his new graphic memoir I’m So Glad We Had This Time Together. Maurice talks about his coming-of-age and coming-out-story. Read more at https://www.everythingzoomer.com/zed-book-club/2024/02/23/maurice-vellekoop-sketches-out-his-eccentric-life-in-a-raw-memoir/

Richard Comely hints about Captain Canuck’s 50th Anniversary next year
Comic Book Daily interviewed Richard Comely, creator of Captain Canuck, as he hinted about things to come next year. Although he didn’t say much, he discussed other mediums for Captain Canuck. Listen to the podcast here: https://www.comicbookdaily.com/championing_comics/radio-podcast/the-return-of-richard-comely/

Canadians promoted to exhibit at FAN EXPO Cleveland
FAN EXPO HQ issued a press release that promoted comic book creators including Canadians planning to exhibit at FAN EXPO Cleveland. Set to take place April 12 to 14 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland, noted creators will be in attendance including Sweeney Boo, Aaron Reynolds, and Yanick Paquette. Read more at https://www.pr.com/press-release/906981

Jenn Haines steps down as ComicsPro President
Bleeding Cool reported that Jenn Haines, owner of The Dragon comic book store in Guelph, Ontario, is stepping down as ComicsPro President after three years in the role. The article quotes Jenn about her experience while attending the ComicsPro summit in Pittsburgh and noted that she will remain on the board in role of Vice President. Read more at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/joe-murray-named-new-comicspro-president-as-jenn-haines-steps-down/

Johnnie Christmas announces Gamerville
In his recent newsletter, Johnnie Christmas announced his next big project Gamerville. Johnnie explains the story of Gamerville and how it reflects his own childhood as a video game enthusiast. The newsletter also includes a sneak peek with excerpts from the graphic novel slated for sale on July 16. Get Johnnie’s newsletter on his Linktree here: https://linktr.ee/johnniechristmas

And in case you missed it, check out the interviews from this week:
– Jeff Estrella chats about his new comic book on Kickstarter entitled Balikbayan: The Return.
– Adam Gorham chats about a Werewolf, Star Wars and more while providing a sneak peek of what he’s bringing to Toronto Comicon 2024.
– Dax Gordine chats about his ongoing series Forrest Folk and more in preparation for Toronto Comicon 2024.
– Larry Hancock and Michael Cherkas, creators of The Silent Invasion and more, chat as they prepare for tabling at Toronto Comicon 2024.
– Lanna Souvanny chats about her recent artistic creations and her plans for Toronto Comicon 2024.
– Ronn Sutton chats about ‘Carson of Venus’ and preparing for Toronto Comicon 2024.