News about Canadian comic book creators for Apr. 19, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, April 19, 2025

Ryan North talks up the Fantastic Four
AIPT Comics interviewed Ryan North about the nine issue One World Under Doom series from Marvel. Ryan spoke about his affinity to the Fantastic Four characters, his approach for the mini-series, why Ryan includes so much science in his writing, his approach to technology and more. Read more at https://aiptcomics.com/2025/04/18/fantastic-four-ryan-north-under-doom/

Canadian comic book creators on 2025 Aurora Awards ballot
Locus Magazine announced the 2025 Aurora Awards ballot that celebrates creative work by Canadians. In the category of Best Graphic Novel/Comic, the nominees are:
– A Witch’s Guide to Burning by Aminder Dhaliwal (published by Drawn and Quarterly)
– It Never Rains by Kari Maaren (self-published)|
– Star Trek Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way by Ryan North, illustrated by Chris Fenoglio (published by IDW)
– Zatanna: Bring Down the House, by Mariko Tamaki (published by DC Comics)
– Cemetery Kids Don’t Die: Volume 1 by Zac Thompson, illustrated by Daniel Irrizari, Brittany Peer & Gegê Schall (published by Oni)
– Wheetago War: Roth by Richard Van Camp, illustrated by Christopher Shy (published by Renegade Arts Entertainment)
– Into the Goblin Market by Vikki VanSickle, illustrated by Jensine Eckwall (published by Tundra)
Winners will be announced in an online awards ceremony slated for August 9 at 5 pm EDT. Read more at https://locusmag.com/2025/04/2025-aurora-awards-ballot/

Andrew Wheeler talks about Hey, Mary!
Comics Beat interviewed Andrew Wheeler about his new graphic novel Hey, Mary! from Oni Press. In the article, Andrew discusses the basis for the story, how the story will impact readers, how he approached tropes in the story, his personal journey as it relates to the book, and his fondness for goats. Read more at https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-wheeler-and-hickman-on-the-victory-of-hey-mary-and-onis-fearless-support/

Swimsuit special is coming back with Canadian artists
Marvel.com announced the Marvel Swimsuit Special will arrive this July featuring Canadian artists including Nick Bradshaw and Marguerite Sauvage. Get you sun tan lotion ready for Marvel Swimsuit Special: Friends, Foes & Rivals #1 scheduled for sale on July 9. Read more at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/the-marvel-swimsuit-special-returns-friends-foes-rivals-july-2025

MCAF needs your financial help
The Montreal Comic Arts Festival is looking for donations to maintain the free bilingual event for the future. Contributions will help the organizers to ensure development, offer programming, and encourage the pleasure of reading at any age. Read more at https://www.fbdm-mcaf.ca/a-propos/dons/

espresso Displays announces new portable monitor
espresso Displays just announced the espresso Pro 15. Features for comic book creators on the go include: 1.07 billion colour support, 550 nits of brightness, 100% Adobe RGB, simple and easy setup, portability supported by durable aluminium and hardened glass, and more. Read more here https://us.espres.so/products/espresso-pro?variantid=43986055102604

In case you missed it, check out these interviews:

• Anthony Del Col and Stefan Tosheff discuss Romeo vs. Juliet: A Kill Shakespeare Adventure

• Ronn Sutton talks about Carson of Venus