Canadian comic creator news for Feb. 8, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, February 8, 2025:

Johnnie Christmas’ Gamerville recommended read for Black History Month
CBC Books published an article entitled ’25 Canadian books to read during Black History Month 2025 and beyond’ and featured Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas. The writeup notes that Gamerville explores friendship and pushing your boundaries. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/books/25-canadian-books-to-read-during-black-history-month-2025-and-beyond-1.7450848

Lanna Souvanny illustrates Year of the Snake lantern
Pancouver wrote about Lanna Souvanny illustrating the revered Lao serpent for the Year of the Snake lantern exhibit. In the article Lanna explains the significance of the Lao serpent along with her background in illustration. Read more https://pancouver.ca/artist-lanna-souvanny-depicts-revered-lao-serpent-for-year-of-the-snake-lantern-exhibition-in-robson-plaza/

Stanley Wany featured for Black history month
The McGill Daily wrote about five black Montreal artists to check out for this Black History Month and graphic novelist Stanley Wany is on the list. In the article, Stanley is noted for his 2022 installation ‘For Those Who Chose the Sea’ and ‘Unpredictable Spaces’. Read more at https://www.mcgilldaily.com/2025/02/five-black-montreal-artists-to-check-out-this-black-history-month/

Canadian creators nominated for 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards
Quill and Quire reported on the Canadian creators David A. Robertson and Josée Bisaillon have been nominated for the 2026 Hans Christian Andersen Awards. The article indicates that the awards will be presented at the 40th IBBY World Congress to be held in Ottawa, Ontario, August 6–9, 2026. Read more at https://quillandquire.com/omni/david-a-robertson-josee-bisaillon-among-2026-hans-christian-andersen-awards-nominees/

Todd McFarlane speaks in advance of Orlando con
Orlando Weekly interviewed Todd McFarlane in advance of his appearance this weekend at Orlando MegaCon. During the chat Todd talked about how he created Spawn, his take on toys, how geek culture has become mainstream, his hosting duties for the Frank Miller panel and more. Read more here https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/ahead-of-his-orlando-megacon-appearance-todd-mcfarlanes-takes-on-spawn-geeks-and-more-38791175

Richard Van Camp story wins animation competition
Animation Magazine announced that the VIEW 2024 Award Grand Prize was awarded to director Amanda Strong for her NFB-backed short Įk’ǫǫ̀: Inkwo for When the Starving Return. The article stated that the director adapt the short story by First Nation descendant Richard Van Camp for the animation project. Read more at https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/02/view-award-animation-competition-winners-announced/

Michael Deforge is a featured guest at MoCCA
Comics Beat wrote about the lineup of guests to attend the MoCCA Arts Festival that includes Michael Deforge and others. The article mentioned that the event will place March 15-16 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. More information is available at https://www.comicsbeat.com/mocca-25-announces-guests-including-badiucao-burns-hernandez-and-sterte/

Ivana Filipovich featured in Scout Magazine
Scout Magazine interviewed Ivana Filipovich about her new graphic novel What’s Food Got To Do With It? published by Conundrum Press. The article offers answers from Ivana about a variety of topics including the choice of Vancouver as the story’s backdrop, favourite street food, best meal eaten in Vancouver, food-related traditions and more. Read more at https://scoutmagazine.ca/whats-food-got-to-do-with-it-from-consumerism-and-crime-to-olivier-salad-and-wonton-pork-gut-soup-with-ivana-filipovich/

And in case you missed it, check out this interview with Whitney Gardner about her new YA graphic novel The RACC Pack #2: Prince and Pawper.

Also, check out the interview with tech guru Marc Saltzman about his thoughts on the future of consumer technologies.