News for Saturday, April 6, 2024

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book and graphic novel creators from this week for Saturday, April 6, 2024:

New graphic novel by Julie Delporte gets a write up in San Francisco newspaper
Bay Area Reporter wrote about Julie Delporte’s new graphic novel Portrait of a Body. The article offers insight about Julie and her new graphic novel from an artistic perspective along with some background on inspiration for the book. Read more at https://www.ebar.com/story.php?ch=events&sc=arts_events&id=332344

Indie books made by Canadians get the spotlight for April release
CBR reported about a variety of indie comic books and graphic novels planned for release in April. Notable books include:
– Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down #1 featuring Scott Hepburn, Ian Herring and others
– Blow Away #1 featuring Zac Thompson and others
– Drawing Blood #1 featuring Troy Little and others
– Pillow Talk by Stephanie Cooke
Read more at https://www.cbr.com/best-indie-comics-debut/

‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Veep’ actress to lead voice cast for Tangles graphic novel adaptation
Collider reported that Julia Louis-Dreyfus to lend her vocal talents to the animated feature adaptation of Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me created by Sarah Leavitt. The article indicated that the animated movie based on the graphic novel first published in 2010 will be produced by Seth Rogen while no release date has been set at the time of reporting. Read more at https://collider.com/julia-louis-dreyfus-cast-tangles/

Marvel ‘s Infinity Paws in focus
Flickering Myth wrote about the new 10-issue Marvel Infinity Paws series written by Jason Loo. The article includes Jason’s take on the series while offering an insider sneak peak of what’s in store for readers — think action, fun and cuteness. The write up features a good look at the cover art for the first issue. Read more at https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2024/04/marvels-infinity-paws-erupts-with-preview-of-new-infinity-comic/

New comics and graphic novels for spring
CBC Books wrote about 18 Canadian comic books and graphic novels to check out this spring including:
– Portrait of a Body by Julie Delporte translated by Helge Dascher
– Avengers; Twilight #1 by Chip Zdarsky
– I’m So Glad We Got This Time Together by Maurice Vellekoop
– Degrees of Separation by Alison McCreesh
– Gleem by Freddy Carrasco
– Botanica Drama by Thom
– Food School by Jade Armstrong
– Vera Bushwhack by Sig Burwash
– So Long Sad Love by Miron Malle, translated by Aleshia Jensen
– Hero-Man by Zach Schuster and Lyndon Radchenka
– Cheryl by Jillian Fleck
– The Jellyfish by Boum, translated by Helge Dascher
– Shout Kill by Jarret Hartnell
– Quid Pro Crow by Bill Slavin
– Just Happy To See You by Shea Proulx
– Indiginerds by Alina Pete
– A Witch’s Guide to Burning by Aminder Dhaliwal
– Special Topics In Being a Parent by S. Bear Bergman
Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/books/18-canadian-comics-and-graphic-novels-to-check-out-in-spring-2024-1.7140215

Get more Alison McCreesh at the cabin
CabinRadio interviewed Alison McCreesh about her new graphic novel Degrees of Separation: A Decade North of 60. In the interview, Alison talked about her exhibition of the book at Yellowknife Visitors Centre along with the reason for creating the book and what readers can expect in the 400-page tome. Read more at https://cabinradio.ca/177719/news/yellowknife/inside-alison-mccreeshs-degrees-of-separation/

Learn more about what’s next for Minor Threats
Den of Geek interviewed both Scott Hepburn and Patton Oswalt about Minor Threats: The Fastest Way Down. Scott speaks about the second volume expands the comic universe with even more character development, plus a lot more. Check out the interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQNKi8qduOg

Would you like coffee with your Ghost Machine comics?
AIPT reported that Ghost Machine comics is teaming up with Comics on Coffee for a new blend called Ghost Machine coffee. Francis Manapul, also known as a coffee enthusiast, talk about the various flavours and the reason for creating the new coffee to match the new line up of Ghost Machine comic books. Read more at https://aiptcomics.com/2024/04/03/ghost-machine-comics-coffee/

And in case you missed it don’t forget to check out this week’s new additions to the site:
– Alison McCreesh chats with True North Country Comics Podcast about her new graphic novel ‘Degrees of Separation: A Decade North of 60’ published by Conundrum Press
– Anthony Ruttgaizer chats with True North Country Comics Podcast about organizing Artsy Fartsy Comic Con 2024
– Article about The Presentation and Representation of Police Officers in comic books – The 1930’s