Canadian comic book creator news for Jan. 25, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, January 25, 2025

Ed Brisson comics that must be read
Capes and Tights published an article about the ’14 Magnificent Comics By Ed Brisson You Should Read’. The write up features the following comic books:
– Old Man Logan (Marvel)
– Sheltered (Image)
– Iron Fist (Marvel)
– Sons of Anarchy (BOOM! Studios)
– Dead Man Logan (Marvel)
– Batman Incorporated (DC)
– Predator (Marvel)
– There’s Something Wrong with Patrick Todd (AfterShock)
– Uncanny X-Men (Marvel)
– Sins of the Salton Sea (AWA)
– Deathstroke Inc. (DC)
– Alpha Flight (Marvel)
– The Displaced (BOOM! Studios)
– SilverHawks (Dynamite)
Read more at https://capesandtights.com/14-magnificent-comics-ed-brisson-to-should-read/

Guide to reading Ryan North’s Marvel Doom saga
CBR.com wrote a handy guide for readers to follow the upcoming Marvel ‘One World Under Doom’ event overseen by Ryan North. The article offers an overview of the saga, what to read prior to the first published issue, what titles will be impacted by the event, what brand new titles will result from the series, plus additional tidbits. Read more at https://www.cbr.com/a-guide-to-one-world-under-doom/

Richard Van Camp gets animated in new limited series
Variety published a story saying that Richard Van Camp’s adaptation of his ‘Wheetago War’ collection of stories is being turned into animated limited series. The article offered that Spotted Fawn Productions will produced the series based on its film Inkwo for ‘When the Starving Return’ directed by Amanda Strong, who will be the six-part limited series show runner. Read more at https://variety.com/2025/film/news/inkwo-for-when-the-starving-return-animated-short-series-1236282120/

Jason Loo puts Dazzler on stage in Concert of Champions
Marvel wrote that Jason Loo will write a special Dazzler book entitled Concert of Champions this April. The article, featuring cover art, indicated that the one-shot, with art from Rafael Loureiro, will also include Luna Snow, Lila Cheney and Ghost-Spider performing on stage alongside the title character. Read more at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/concert-of-champions-dazzler-luna-snow-spider-gwen-marvel-music-icons

Deadline for TCAF exhibitor applications extended to January 31
The Toronto Comics Arts Festival announced that the deadline for exhibitor applications has been extended to January 31. The website indicates that successful exhibitors will be notified by end of day on February 14. Programming application requests are also available and that deadline is February 14. Read more https://www.torontocomics.com/post/faq-applying-to-tcaf-2025

Michael Cho brings Spider-Girl to life
Screen Rant wrote that Marvel is introducing Spider-Girl in the pages of Spider-Boy #12 featuring art by Michael Cho. The article offers details about the introduction of the new character written by Dan Slott and how Spider-Girl will impact the life of Spider-Boy. Read more at https://screenrant.com/marvel-spider-girl-new-character/

David Finch showcases his work at Original Art Expo
Orlando Weekly announced that David Finch and other comic artists will be exhibiting at the Original Art Expo this weekend. The article revealed that David along with 74 other artist guests will be signing and sketching their page mock-ups, individual panels, and original sketches rather than comic book issues at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel at Universal Orlando. Read more at https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/original-art-expo-returns-to-orlando-for-a-long-weekend-of-unique-comic-art-and-artists-38705892

Nick Bradshaw pits Godzilla vs Spider-Man
Marvel wrote that Nick Bradshaw will be lending his artistic talent to Godzilla vs Spider-Man #1. Set for sale on April 30, the comic book will be written by Joe Kelly and be an integral part of a six one-shots where Marvel heroes battle Godzilla across different eras. Read more here https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/godzilla-vs-hulk-and-godzilla-vs-spider-man-covers

Michael Cho’s Avengers: Veracity Trap moves to August
Bleeding Cool reported that Avengers: Veracity Trap featuring art by Michael Cho is moving publication to August from the original May date. Written by Chip Kidd, the graphic novel is tribute to the early Avengers stories. Read more at https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chip-kidd-michael-cho-avengers-veracity-trap-delayed-to-august/

Ryan North spills the beans about Victor von Doom
AV Club interviewed Ryan North to get him to tell all about the upcoming event series One World Under Doom featuring Dr. Doom. In the article, Ryan discusses why he created the series, how the vibe differs from the Fantastic Four series, how Ryan characterizes Dr. Doom, and what readers can expect from this major event. Read more at https://www.avclub.com/one-world-under-doom-marvel-comics-ryan-north-interview