Canadian comic book creator news for Feb. 22, 2025

Here the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, February, 22, 2025

Ryan North to write new Krypto series
DC Comics reported that Ryan North will write a five-issue DC All In comics series entitled Krypto: The Last Dog of Krypton. The article, featuring artwork from the series, indicates that Mike Norton and Ian Herring will provide the art for the series that is slated for stores on June 18. Read more at https://www.dc.com/blog/2025/02/20/announcing-krypto-the-last-dog-of-krypton-by-ryan-north-and-mike-norton

Kate Beaton takes on mermaids in new children’s book
Broadview interviewed Kate Beaton about her latest project Shark Girl — a new take on the Hans Christian Anderson classic mermaid tale. In the interview, Kate talked about the new book, the differences writing for children versus adults, and what’s next on her drawing table. Read more at https://broadview.org/cartoonist-kate-beaton-rewrites-the-classic-mermaid-tale/

Kaare Andrew signs up to bring Spider-Man and Wolverine together
Marvel announced that Kaare Andrews is teaming up with Mark Guggenheim on a new on-going series entitled Spider-Man & Wolverine. The article indicates that the new title will launch on May 7 and features quotes from both Kaare and Mark about why they are both onboard. Read more at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/spider-man-and-wolverine-together-again-as-webs-and-snikts-fly-in-new-comic-series

Black Panel Press feels effects of distributor bankruptcy
CBC News interviewed St. John’s Black Panel Press publisher Andrew Benteau about the effect that bankruptcy of Diamond Comic Distributors is having on his business. The article includes comments from Andrew about the impact on his business and what the future may hold for Black Panel Press. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/black-panel-press-diamond-1.7461515

David Robertson leads launch of new Indigenous children’s imprint
Kidscreen wrote that Tundra Book Group will launch a new Indigenous children’s imprint led by David Robertson. The article includes information about Swift Water, called the first Indigenous children’s imprint within a major publishing house in Canada, and details about the books to be published starting in Spring 2026. Read more at https://kidscreen.com/2025/02/18/tundra-to-launch-an-indigenous-childrens-imprint/

Base Case launches pre-sale campaign
Through an email campaign, Base Case announced it will be launching a pre-sale crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo on Tuesday, February 25th at 11 AM ET. Base Case offers a portable workstation integrated dual screen case. More details here https://get.getbasecase.com/

Michael Walsh to deliver Exquisite Corpses
AIPT Comics wrote that Michael Walsh will team up with James Tynion IV for a 13-issue first season ongoing series entitled Exquisite Corpses. The article includes information about the ‘killer’ series including information about additional creators include Adam Gorham, James Stokoe, and Valentine De Landro. The first issue is slated for sale on May 14. Read more here https://aiptcomics.com/2025/02/19/exquisite-corpses-1/

Curt Pires offers Galactic adventures in new DSTLRY series
Comic Book Club reported that Curt Pires will write a new series for DSTRLY entitled Galactic along with artist Amilcar Pinna., The article indicates that the story is reminiscent of ‘True Romance’, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Incal’ with the first issue on top of May release. Read more at https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/02/20/dstlry-galactic-first-look/

Tate Brombal on tap for more ‘Christopher Chaos’ stories
CBR published announced that Tate Brombal will join up with James Tynion IV and Isaac Goodhart for another story arc from Dark Horse Comics. The article provides insight into the new series entitled The Oddly Pedestrian Life of Christopher Chaos: Children of the Night that is slated to hit stores on June 18 featuring a variant cover by Sweeney Boo. Read more at https://www.cbr.com/exclusive-fan-favorite-james-tynion-comic-return-with-new-story/

Anthony Del Col’s Romeo vs. Juliet gets a trailer
Coming Soon published an article about the forthcoming Romeo vs. Juliet: A Kill Shakespeare Adventure from writer Anthony Del Col and artist Stefan Tosheff. The article includes details about the new book from Gemstone Publishing, slate for release on April 22, along with a brief trailer. Read more at https://www.comingsoon.net/comics/news/1921517-romeo-vs-juliet-trailer-kill-shakespeare-adventure

Zac Thompson ‘creepy’ comic book series now available in collected volumes
Boing Boing wrote about the collected volume of the Into The Unbeing from Zac Thompson and Hayden Sherman. Now available from Dark Horse Comics, the comic book series is prescribed to readers who enjoy body horror and creepy tales. Read more at https://boingboing.net/2025/02/17/into-the-unbeing-offers-80s-style-sci-fi-horror-for-the-climate-change-era.html

And in case you missed it, check out this interview with Anthony Ruttgaizer about his plans for Toronto Comicon 2025.

Kagan McLeod also offered insight into his table exhibit at Toronto Comicon 2025 in this interview.

And Scott Chantler talked about revisiting his Three Thieves series in this interview.