News about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, November 23, 2024

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, November 23, 2024

Jarret Hartnell spotlighted for Shout Kill Revel
The Gateway interviewed Jarret Hartnell about this latest graphic novel Shout Kill Revel published by Renegade Arts Entertainment. The article details Jarret studies at Alberta University of Arts and his insight about the themes of the book. Read more at https://thegatewayonline.ca/2024/11/comics-creator-jarret-hartnell-releases-debut-graphic-novel/

Gamerville gets Best of the Best books of the year
On his Instagram feed, Johnnie Christmas announced that his latest graphic novel Gamerville has been picked by Chicago Public Library as the Best of the Best books of the year. Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DCksB-4y4ZA/

Chip Zdarsky joins others for Comic Comps Con 24
In his newsletter, Chip Zdarsky announced that will join with a bevy of other creators at RAID Studio in Toronto for Comic Comps Con 24. The article explains that on December 14, a variety of comic book professionals will sign, sketch and sell many of their recent comic books including: Mike Del Mundo, Ray Fawkes, Jeff Lemire, Jason Loo, Ryan North, Ramón K. Pérez, Marcus To, Jim Zub and, of course, Chip himself. Read more at https://zdarsky.substack.com/p/comps-comps-comps

Anthony Del Col returns to Romeo vs. Juliet
On his Instagram feed, Anthony Del Col announced the release date of his new ‘Shakespearean Western’ graphic novel. Anthony stated that Romeo Vs. Juliet will be released on April 22, 2025 timed with World Shakespeare Day. Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DCjzhWduCAL/

Canadians make the list for Angoulême Festival selection 
Down The Tubes reported on the announcement of the official selection of the 2024 awards for Festival international de la bande dessinée d’Angoulême and Canadians are on the list including:
– Jeff Lemire for Phantom Road with Gabriel H. Walta in the Selection Fauve Polar SNCF
– Chris Oliveros for Are You Willing To Die For The Cause as an the Official Selection
– Guy Delisle for Pour une fraction de seconde – La Vie mouvementée d’Eadweard Muybridge
Read more at https://downthetubes.net/bryan-talbots-grandville-honoured-by-angouleme-festival-selection/

Fans of ‘Alien: Romulus’ get reminder to check out prequel comic
ComicBook.com wrote about Alien: Romulus now streaming on Disney+ and reminded readers about the prequel comic book. The article referenced the comic book written by Zac Thompson entitled Alien: Romulus (2024) #1 that showcases what transpired before the first frame of the movie. Read more at https://comicbook.com/movies/news/alien-romulus-now-streaming-watch-hulu-disney-plus-prequel/

Walter Scott featured in Nuvo Magazine
Nuvo Magazine interviewed Walter Scott about The Wendy Award, the fourth and newest addition to the cult-favourite series. During the conversation, Walter discusses his early beginnings as an artist, his inspirations to create art, and the future of the series. Read more at https://nuvomagazine.com/magazine/winter-2024/art-imitates-life-walter-scott-and-his-comic-book-doppelganger

In case you missed it, check out this interview with Wanda Baxter about writing She is Hope for Wildlife: The Story of Wildlife Rescuer Hope Swinimer.

And check out this report about the recent Mississauga Comic Expo 2024.