News about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, October 26, 2024

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Ryan North makes news at NYCC 2024
Marvel wrote about the Next Big Thing Panel at which it was announced that Ryan North will be writing a new Rise of Emperor Doom five issue event series starting in February. The article indicated that artist R.B. Silva will join Ryan in this series that leads the way for the ‘One World Under Doom’ storyline. Read more at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/nycc-2024-one-world-under-doom-marvel-unveils-rise-of-emperor-doom-series

Chip Zdarsky and Curt Pires interviewed at NYCC 2024
Publishers Weekly’s More to Come interviewed Chip Zdarsky about The All Nighter and Curt Pires about Money during the recent New York Comic Con. Both books have been released digitally by ComiXology and in trade print by Dark Horse. Read more at https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?podcast=1337&channel=2

Faith Erin Hicks makes news at NYCC
Comics Beat reported that Dark Horse Comics announced during New York Comic Con that Faith Erin Hicks will be writing the new graphic novel Avatar: The Last Airbender – Ashes of the Academy. The article indicates that the shelf date for the book is March 25 and Faith will be joined by artist Adele Matera. Read more at https://www.comicsbeat.com/atla-ashes-academy/

Tate Brombal spills the beans on new Batgirl series
Screen Rant interviewed Tate Brombal about writing the new Batgirl series for DC Comics. During the chat, Tate explains why he’s involved in the project, what it was like working with artist Takeshi Miyazawa, and his take on the popularity of the Cassandra Cain character. Issue one is set to hit comic book stores on November 6. Read more at https://screenrant.com/batgirl-tate-brombal-dc-interview/

Jim Zub wins at Tripwire Awards
On his Threads feed, Jim Zub announced that he won the 2024 Best Writer award and Best New Series award for Conan the Barbarian. The ceremony was held at the Cartoon Museum in London. Read more at https://www.threads.net/@jim_zub/post/DBhieBvNpeq?xmt=AQGznLff5kAgchg0PAuSQ9BjwOxQM81Zo28cWPRW7m9Tkg

Michael Walsh teams up with James Tynion IV for new horror comic book next year
Popverse reported that Tiny Onion’s James Tynion IV teased a collaboration with Michael Walsh for a horror comic set to be published through Image Comics by mid-2025. While the article is slim on details, it did say that James was keen to work on ‘Project Exquisite’ and that it’s ‘more than just a comic series’. More details to come. Read more at https://www.thepopverse.com/live-new-york-comic-con-nycc-2024-james-tynion-tiny-onion-michael-walsh-project-exquisite

Roaming wins twice at Harvey Awards
ICv2 reported that Roaming by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki won at the 2024 Harvey Awards presented at New York Comic Con. The graphic novel was a winner in both the Best Young Adult and Book of the Year categories. Congratulations! Read more at https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58066/harveys-double-win-roaming

Thought Bubble preview features Canadian creators
Comics Beat wrote about the upcoming Thought Bubble Comic Convention takings place November 16 to 17 while highlighting Canadian creators Sweeney Boo and Chip Zdarsky. The article included a mention of the panels that each of the creators will join during the course of the event. Read more at https://www.comicsbeat.com/thought-bubble-24-a-pre-show-preview/

TCAF gets a new executive director
Publishers Weekly announced that Amie Wright has been selected as the new executive director of the Toronto Comic Arts Festival. Amie replaces outgoing executive director Miles Baker. Read more at https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5009

Afrofuturism and Black Sun Comics celebrated at art conference
CBC News wrote about a recent Cosmic Northside Afrofuturistic Art conference featuring Kelvin Nyeusi-Mawazo Gumbs and his Black Sun Comics. The article also features an interview with Kelvin who offered a preview of his speech at the event. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/afrofuturism-celebrated-at-national-gallery-of-canada-art-conference-1.7357220

Chip Zdarsky to leave Batman title
According to Dark Knight News, Chip Zdarsky has confirmed he will be leaving his writing duties on Batman with issue #157. The article cites Chip about his time with the book and his decision for leaving. Read more at https://darkknightnews.com/2024/10/23/chip-zdarsky-leaves-batman-title/

Tate Brombal chats about Green Lantern Elseworlds
DC Comics interview Tate Brombal about Green Lantern Dark now available in print and in digital form. In the discussion, Tate answers questions about dealing with this Elseworlds version of Green Lantern, how horror plays a part in the story, and the collaboration process with artist Werther Dell’Edera. Read more at https://www.dc.com/blog/2024/10/23/horror-and-hope-green-lantern-lights-up-elseworlds

Kalman Andrasofszky signs with Giant Generator
ICv2 published an article indicating that Kalman Andrasofszky has signed on with Giant Generator, a project by Rick Remender. According to the write up, the creator-owned imprint published through Image Comics will feature Kalman along with writer Zen Wells and artist Steve Epting with more details to come next year. Read more at https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58083/three-more-creators-sign-on-giant-generator

Ray Fawkes to write more Purgatori
Flickering Myth reported that Ray Fawkes will be writing a new one-shot special entitled Altered States: Purgatori Grindhouse for Dynamite Entertainment. Artist Alvaro Sarraseca will join the team along with cover artist Mike Rooth for the special issue that hits stores in January. Read more at https://www.flickeringmyth.com/dynamite-announces-altered-states-purgatori-grindhouse/

Svetlana Chmakova to sign new graphic novel
Patch Somerville published an article indicating that Svetlana Chmakova will be signing her newest graphic novel The Weirn Books, Vol. 2: The Ghost and the Stolen Dragon at Hub Comics. The article included details about Svetlana’s signing at the comic book store on November 2 at 5 pm. Read more at https://patch.com/massachusetts/somerville/calendar/event/20241102/67a27924-893f-42cd-bceb-110883196be2/hub-comics-welcomes-svetlana-chmakova-in-conversation-signing

Chip and Ryan visit Fantastic Four movie set
Dark Horizons wrote that Chip Zdarsky and Ryan North joined with other Marvel Comics creators to visit the production set of the upcoming movie ‘The Fantastic Four: The First Steps’. The effort was a way of recognizing the various creators who’ve contributed to the comic over the years. Read more at https://www.darkhorizons.com/fantastic-4-set-photos-score-talk-more/

Adam de Souza interviewed about The Gulf
Scout spoke with Adam de Souza about his latest graphic novel The Gulf in conjunction with British Columbia literary events. The article offers Adam’s insight behind the making of the graphic novel, deciding on the audience for the book, his inspiration for making the graphic novel, along with the role that comic books play in his life. Read more at https://scoutmagazine.ca/on-illustrating-the-ephemeral-coming-of-age-and-being-a-layabout-with-adam-de-souza/

Cole Pauls at RCAF this weekend
The Regina Leader-Post reported that Cole Pauls will speak in a keynote presentation the Regina Comic Arts Festival today. The article highlights the details of the festival and participate at the Regina Library. Read more at https://leaderpost.com/news/local-news/five-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-regina-oct-25-27

Adobe makes Fresco free
The Verge wrote that Adobe has made its Fresco painting app free so users no longer require a subscription to access the full features. The article claims that the move from subscription to free usage is to take on the competitive apps such as Procreate and Clip Studio Paint. Read more at https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24277533/adobe-fresco-painting-app-free-availablility-procreate

Digital comic book fans welcome a new device for reading
Tom’s Guide reviewed the newly announced Kindle Colorsoft allowing digital comic book readers to enjoy comic books in colour from cover to cover. The author laments about the USD $279 price but praises the excellent features, 32GB of storage, fast performance and lightweight design. Read more at https://www.tomsguide.com/tablets/e-readers/kindle-colorsoft-review

St. John’s comic book shop retires old store sign
CBC News reporter Elizabeth Whitten wrote about Downtown Comics retiring its original sign from almost two decades of hanging over the store entrance. The article includes quotes from Downtown Comics owner Kerri Neil about the sign’s history and the store’s place in the community. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/downtown-comics-sign-kerri-neil-mark-jerrett-1.7349745

And in case you missed it, check out the New York Comic Con 2024 report.

Additionally, check out the interview with Richard Van Camp about his new horror graphic novel Wheetago War Roth Book 1 from Renegade Arts Entertainment.