Canadian comic book creator news for Jan. 4, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, January 4, 2025

Kalman comments on Superman trailer
CBC wrote about the effect that the teaser trailer for the new James Gunn ‘Superman’ is having on fans including comic book creators. Kalman talks about the new costume and what fans will get out the new movie. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/new-superman-trailer-1.7416289

Jeff Lemire takes top cartoonist title
ComicBook.com announced that Jeff Lemire has won the Best Cartoonist in the Golden Issue Awards 2024. Jeff won with Minor Arcana from BOOM! Studios. Read more at https://comicbook.com/comics/news/jeff-lemire-wins-best-cartoonist-golden-issue-awards-2024/

Canadians make 2024 best comic book list
Comic Book Club published their list of the ‘best comic books of 2024’ and Canadians are in the list including:
#5 Zatanna: Bring Down The House written by Mariko Tamaki
#4 Fantastic Four written by Ryan North
Read more at https://comicbookclublive.com/2024/12/24/best-comic-books-of-2024/

Even more Canadians make another best of 2024 list
The Mary Sue announced their ’15 Best Comics & Graphic Novels of 2024′ and Canadian creators made the cut including:
– Craig Yeung for Black Panther: Reign At Dusk (#15)
– Rosena Fung for Age 16 (#12)
– Fell Hound for Sapphic Pulp (#11)
– Sam Beck for Loving, Ohio (#4)
Read more at https://www.themarysue.com/best-comics-and-graphic-novels-of-2024/

Joanna Cacao announces finalist selection for Canadian award
On her Instagram feed, Joanna Cacao announced that she is a finalist for the 2024 Jean Little First Novel Award for her book The Secret of the Ravens. Congrats! Read more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DEGg4zdAmo3/

Ed Brisson talks about new SilverHawks
AIPT Comics interviewed Ed Brisson about his writing duties on the new SilverHawks series. In the article Ed talks about his background with SilverHawks, how his work on ThunderCats influenced this project, his approach to this new series, and his collaboration with artist George Kambadais. Read more at https://aiptcomics.com/2024/12/31/silverhawks-creator-qa/

Ottawa man discover very first appearance of Canadian comic book hero
The Toronto Star published an article about how Ottawa-based comic book fan, Mike Washburn, applied some detective work to find the first appearance of Wolverine. The write up includes comments from Mike and the US-based artist Ken Landgraf who provided the illustration for Canadian comic book hero. Read more at https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/wolverine-and-hercules-walk-into-a-bar-how-an-ottawa-man-tracked-down-one-of/article_a22ebdb6-b6fe-11ef-9182-4f55df8fb9db.html

Vancouver Comic Con slated for Jan 12
On its blog, Vancouver Comic Con announced the details of the January 12 event taking place at Heritage Hall, Vancouver, BC. The article includes details about the guests, including John Ward, and how to attend. More information is available at https://vancouvercomicon.blogspot.com/

And in case you missed it, check out these interviews:
– Anthony Del Col chatted with True North Country Comics about his future plans including a return to Shakespeare and graphic novels.
– François Vigneault spoke with True North Country Comics Podcast about the past year including his work with Pow Pow Press.
– Podcast pro John Siutres discussed his 2024 interviews with Canadian comic book creators and supporters.