News about Canadian comic book creators for April 26, 2025

Here’s the latest news about Canadian comic book creators for Saturday, April 26, 2025

Jim Zub in the spotlight in India
The Economic Times interviewed Jim Zub while attending Mumbai Comic Con. During the chat, Jim spoke about the threat of AI to comic book creation, his experience at the comic book convention, why Conan is a popular character, and more. Read more at https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/ai-regurgitating-ideas-not-telling-something-new-comic-book-writer-creator-jim-zub/articleshow/120475643.cms?

Jed MacKay celebrates 250th issue of Moon Knight
Marvel wrote about the celebration surrounding the 250th issue of Moon Knight. In the article, Jed talked about his thoughts on writing the iconic character for the past few years and what it means to fans. Read more at https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/moon-knight-milestone-250th-issue-delivers-marc-spector-biggest-battle

Richard Comely says Captain Canuck is ready to return
CBC Arts interviewed Richard Comely about the history of Captain Canuck and the renewed interest in the character. During the chat, Richard spoke about Canada needs a superhero, why Captain Canuck is more relevant today than he ever was, and what’s in store for the future. Read more at https://www.cbc.ca/arts/50-years-after-he-first-hit-newsstands-captain-canuck-is-ready-for-a-comeback-1.7516518

Quill & Quire says go buy a book
On its website, Quill & Quire promoted the Canadian Independent Book Store Day taking place today. The article referenced book sellers across the country asking them what they are promoting on the special day including Kerri Neil of St. John’s Downtown Comics. Read more at https://quillandquire.com/omni/canadian-independent-bookstore-day-returns-this-weekend/

Jason Lapidus promotes new Peregrines graphic novel
On his Bluesky feed, Jason Lapidus promoted the upcoming graphic novel Peregrines: Flights, Fiends, & Fisticuffs that launches May 1 on Crowdfundr. This collection of four stories features the team of most secret operatives as they protect the dominion from threats unknown and unbelievable. Read more at https://bsky.app/profile/jasonlapidus.bsky.social/post/3lnjou32nb22e

Megan Kearney celebrates new YA graphic novel
On her Bluesky feed, Megan Kearney announced that Too Hot to Tango has been acquired by Abrams Fanfare. The YA graphic novel created with E.E. Salo is slated for publication in the fall of 2026. Read more at https://bsky.app/profile/spookymeggie.bsky.social/post/3lnlkxxxedk2j

Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con returns
The Hamilton Spectator published an article about the return of the Medicine Hat Public Library Comic Con. Slated for May 3, the article indicates that the library event takes place on Free Comic Book Day. Read more here https://www.thespec.com/news/canada/mhpl-s-comic-con-returns-for-second-year-bigger-and-better/article_508ba8bb-1d25-5bb0-a35d-a40d96266633.html

In case you missed it, check out this interview with Charlotte Forrester about her comic book series The Evil Things: Red Assembly