Canadian comic book creator news for Mar. 15, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, March 15, 2025

Andy Belanger gets the spotlight
CTV News Montreal issued a report about Andy Belanger and his take on the comic book creation scene. In the article, Andy talks about Lethal Comics and his belief in positive response from readers for independent comics as the wave of the future. Read more at https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/local-legit-and-lethal-montreal-indie-comic-book-shop-doing-business-a-new-way/

Faith Erin Hicks to write new Last Airbender graphic novel
Screen Rant reported that Faith Erin Hicks will join with Peter Wartman to create a new graphic novel to continue the Last Airbender story. The article indicated that Avatar: The Last Airbender – Ashes of the Academy will be available for sale on March 25th. Read more at https://screenrant.com/avatar-the-last-airbender-sequel-ashes-of-the-academy-comic-explainer/

Learn more about printing colours with a focus on black
Sure Print & Design wrote a blog highlighting the differences between Rich Black and Standard Black in printing. The blog outlines the various aspects of printing in this format with a focus on colour choice and final product appearance. Read more at https://sureprintanddesign.ca/article/the-difference-between-rich-black-and-standard-black-in-printing/

Stephanie Cook in the spotlight
She Does The City interviewed Stephanie Cooke about her appearance at Toronto Comic and writing her recent graphic novel Pillow Talk. The write up features Stephanie’s comments about why she writes graphic novels, why write for middle-grade and YA audiences, her collaboration process with artists and more. Read more at https://www.shedoesthecity.com/stephanie-cooke-on-toronto-comicon-writing-her-feminist-graphic-novel-pillow-talk/

Ricky Lima interviewed by Publishers Weekly
Publishers Weekly interviewed Ricky Lima about his latest graphic novel Undergrowth. In the article, Ricky addresses how the graphic novel came together, the character designs, and about the publishing business as a whole. Read more at https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97259-redwood-flower-weeping-willow-pw-talks-with-ricky-lima.html

List of Canadian comics coming out Spring 2025
CBC Books published a list of Canadian comic books and graphic novels planned for publication this spring including:
PAWS: Hazel Has Her Hands Full by Nathan Fairbairn, illustrated by Michele Assarasakorn from Penguin Random House Canada
Fantastic Lou by Qin Leng from Tundra Books
The RACC Pack: Prince and the Pawper by Stephanie Cooke, illustrated by Whitney Gardner from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Purranormal Activity by Alina Tysoe from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
The Cranky-Verse by Katherine Battersby from Margaret K. McElderry Books
Mallory and the Trouble with Twins by Arley Nopra from Scholastic
Holy Lacrimony by Michael DeForge from Drawn & Quarterly
Pluto Rocket: Full Blast! by Paul Gilligan from Tundra Books
What If Marty Doesn’t Like My Party? by Katie Arthur from Owlkids
Lucky Mermaid Sleepover by Mitali Banerjee Ruths, illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel from Scholastic
Carousel Summer by Kathleen Gros from Quill Tree Books
K Is in Trouble AGAIN by Gary Clement from Hachette Book Group, Little, Brown Ink
Fluffle Bunnies: Big City Buns by Anna Humphrey, illustrated by Irma Kniivila, from Tundra Books
Otis & Peanut Find a Way by Naseem Hrab, illustrated by Kelly Collier from Owl Kids
Modern Asian Family by Stefano Jun from Renegade Arts Entertainment
Barnacle Bay by Jana Curll from Greystone Kids
The Dissident Club by Taha Siddiqui and Hubert Maury
Muybridge by Guy Delisle from Drawn & Quarterly
Way Off Track by Carl Brundtland, illustrated by Claudia Dávila from Kids Can Press
The World of Maxime by Lucile de Pesloüan, illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn, translated by Helen Mixter from Greystone Kids
Astronautical! by Brooklin Stormie from Annick Press
Zeroed Out by Jim Munroe, illustrated by Eric Kim from At Bay Press
Curb Angels by Lisa Mendis and Nyala Ali from At Bay Press
Steve, a Rare Egg by Kelly Collier from Kids Can Press
Soul Machine by Jordana Globerman from Annick Press
The Puzzle of Doom by Dom Pelletier, translated by Dina Ginzburg from Scholastic Canada
Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner from Simon & Schuster Books
Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/books/27-canadian-comics-coming-out-in-spring-2025-1.7449960

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